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Dreams of Special Places: Coachella LET’S MAKE A DEAL!
Valley, Indio & surrounding area Dear Ms. Senior California Cameo Club Members, friends and fans,
By: Ronnie Greenberg Coachella Valley attractions
Photos: Joe Hilbers The Cabazon Band of Mission Our fabulous, Ms. Sr. California 2019, Pauline Allen, made the final cut
Indians have a rich history that predates and was a contestant on Let’s Make A Deal, on May 5th. You can check
Coddled at the base of five rugged, both the Spanish and Anglo arrivals in the out Queen Pauline’s performance on, Let’s Make A Deal CBS.com . Date: May 5th. Pauline
serene and sometimes snow-capped region by thousands of year. Their was the last contestant to be called out of the audience. Wayne Brady sang: Here she is, Ms.
mountain ranges, the Coachella Valley is ancestors were primarily Cahuilla Indians Senior California, Pauline Allen. WOW! It was fabulous.
set in a dramatic desertscape that’s (pronounced Kah-we-ah) who thrived in STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE ANNOUNCEMENTS by
smudged with soft pastels and muted the Coachella Valley, and the surrounding Elvia Harris, Ms. Senior California State Pageant
shades of earthtones. It was named in the passes and mountains by fishing in the
1800s by the Southern Pacific Railroad now-dry Ancient Lake Cahuilla, gathering Administrator/CEO. In the meantime, follow online at
Corporation and has an age old history acorns and other seeds, and hunting on the www.mssrcalifornia.net
with Native Americans. Here, whispers steep slopes of the mountains. They
of the wind whip across the Pacific tip of survived the dry unyielding land by
the awesome Colorado Desert rich with digging wells, and when the Spanish
flora, fauna and natural wonders. The arrived in 1776, they proved to be adept
diversified valley extends southeast from traders. Today there are fewer than 50
Riverside County to the Salton Sea. Indio members of the Cabazon Band, and the
one of the eight unique and spectacular reservation covers 1450 acres in parcels
desert resorts is the center of one of the spread over 16 miles. Each Thanksgiving
largest date-producing areas in the weekend, the Cabazon Band hosts the Indio
United States. Blending the sophistication Powwow to honor, help preserve and
of the famed Palm Springs and the charm introduce others to Native American
of early-California, a visit to the region culture.
will have you infused with the magical Cabazon Cultural Museum, celebrating
sensation that has lured Presidents, a heritage more than 2500 years old,
Barons and moguls. preserves the Cabazon history, traditions
Where to stay and culture. As part of the commitment to
Reflecting the tranquility and cultural preservation, the museum is open
spirituality of the desert the discreet to the public free of charge, and invites
charm of the Fantasy Springs Resort everyone to “Walk in the footsteps of the
Casino offers a taste of everything luring ancient Cahuilla people.” The museum also
you to stay longer. For a fun-filled has modern relevance with exhibits
getaway, stay in one of the Resort’s 250 focusing on contemporary history. The
luxurious rooms or suites, indulge in museum is located across from The Fantasy
fabulous dining, and enjoy world-class Springs Resort Hotel at 84-245 Indio
entertainment. In addition to exciting Springs Parkway.
Vegas style gaming options, the resort
offers a fitness center, crystal-clear-103- For an incredible adventure take one of
foot swimming pool, a Jacuzzi for the Desert Adventure’s Red Jeep Tours.
soaking and a tanning pool The San Andreas Fault Adventure, that
For entertainment and recreation explores a “desert badlands” landscape in
there’s Fantasy Springs Special Events the strange and eerie world of the San
Center that plays host to headliners, Andreas Fault at Desert Adventures Ranch. Take a fascinating trip back in time Club, built into the Indio Hills and
comedy shows and live music; The Steep canyons dwarf you as you wind with Indio’s Historic Murals Project former home of The Skins Game, and
Fantasy Lounge a more intimate concert through the tortuous terrain created by its where colorful scene from the the Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta, the
venue; and the Fantasy Lanes Bowling awesome power. Geology and jollity mix region’s past adorn Old Town current home of The Skins Game. The
Center, a 24-lane entertainment facility as you tread through the tormented buildings, along historic Route 99. area is also home to several world-class
for the entire family featuring a video landscape, warped and bent by the The Murals tell the history of the tennis facilities.
arcade and pro shop. There is also a Snack powerful movement of the Earth’s crust. Cabazon Indians, transportation, Hiking enthusiasts have hundreds of
Bar & Lounge. The Indian Cultural Adventure takes electricity, agriculture and water. trails to choose from including, the
you to an authentic Native American desert mountains that offer exciting
Resort Dining has a spectrum of archeological site on the San Andreas Fault, In contrast, relatively new to the area adventures and sights. You will thrill to
tempting dining options from fine to learn how Indians survived here. Marvel is the Coachella Valley Brewing the speed and grace of the magnificent
dining to a casual meal. These always at the contrast of a natural palm oasis and Company focusing on the uniqueness horses at the Empire Polo Club and
have delicious offerings waiting for you, narrow dry-wavy canyons. of the Southern California Desert. Eldorado Polo Club, two of the
The Bistro; Joy Asian Cuisine; Pom; The The Mystery Canyon Adventure: thrust Balloon Above the Desert- Greet country’s finest polo facilities.
Fresh Grill; Pizza Kitchen and Lique. up by tectonic collisions and cut into the sun or bid it farewell as you drift Indio the vibrant City of Festivals is
endless mazes by erosion, these steep- in beautiful desert skies while host to the National Date Festival,
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is walled canyons offer spectacular scenery. floating effortlessly in a colorful hot International Tamale
located at 84-245 Indio Springs, Parkway This tour includes hiking geared to ability. air balloon. Sip champagne, enjoy the Festival, Southwest Arts
in Indo, California. For information and The Night Watch Adventure provides view and soar above vineyards, polo Festival, Indian
reservations guests with a nocturnal voyage among fields and exotic orchards. Powwow and Indio
www.fantasyspringsresort..com Located surreal shadows and darkness on a cooling For reservations Desert Circuit Horse
120 miles from Los Angeles, and 30 desert landscape. For information and www.balloonabovethedesert.com Show. For information
minutes from the Palm Springs Airport. reservations www.red-jeep.com Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy golf on Indo visit their web
To get to the Resort Exit I-10 at Golf at over 120-area golf courses at:
Center Parkway in Indio. including closeby Landmark Golf www.indiochamber.org

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