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Learning Doesn’t Have To Be A Struggle

Diagnostic educational assessments help identify your child’s learning challenges.

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Summer School at the Valerie Mahabir Academy of Ballet & Performing Arts

Sample Summer School Schedule:

9:30—11 AM: Ballet & Stretch 11 AM—12 PM: Performance Class 12—1 PM: Lunch & Dance Film 1—2 PM: Jazz & Modern Lyrical 2—3 PM: Trapeze/Dance Routine

Price: $375.00 Per Week Minimum of 10 Students Required

Summer School Dates: August 19—23 August 26—30

For more information on the Summer School, please feel free to email us at [email protected], or give us a call at (760) 341-0122

Dance with the princesses and fairies, explore the possibilities within and discover the magic behind your favorite fairytale Ballets this summer at the Valerie Mahabir Academy of Ballet & Performing Arts.

Valerie Mahabir Royal Academy of Ballet & Performing Arts

World class training in a world class facility.

(760) 341-0122 www.idance2.org

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Summer Camp at My Gym!June 18th thru August 24th

Summer CampEnrollment Night!

May 31st3pm-5pm

(760) 346-630773-760 Dinah Shore Dr. • Palm Desert, CA 92211 My Gym Palm Desert www.mygym.com

Enroll by May 31, 2013 and receive

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Summer Cooking Camp

An easy, fun, no-fuss approach to cooking

and baking

June-AugustMMM...Yum! Spice up your kid’s summer and let them have

some fun in the kitchen. Kids have fun learning through hands-on participation in our easy and fun cooking/baking

camps. This is our 6th year of stirring, flipping and chopping our way to delicious memories. Space is limited.

Discounts available. Call now!

68-718 E. Palm Canyon Dr. #204Cathedral City, Ca 92234

(760) [email protected]

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The Events Calendar is a guide to family-oriented events and is provided as a community service. Desert Kids’ Directory strives to provide families with as much information as possible about upcoming events that may be of interest to them. As event details may change, we suggest you call ahead to verify in order to avoid disappointment or inconvenience. For more events, go to www.DesertKidsDirectory.com.

1 Wednesday - Rad HatterCreate a wonderful keepsake hat for your mom for Mother’s Day! The Rad Hatter will show you how to craft a unique fashion statement as he shares with you his knowledge about the benefits of recycling. Parents and children will have an unforgettable, terrific time! 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. Community Room. http://www.ranchomiragelibrary.org/event/crafts-potpourri/

3-5 Friday to Sunday - Dare To Dance Convention Christy Lane’s Dare to Dance Convention is an entirely new concept for dance convention. It is an event that the entire family can attend! Many dance conventions today just offer the performing dance classes such as Jazz, Ballet, and Tap dance. This convention is unique in that it will also include the popular recreational dances such as Ballroom, Line Dancing, Hula Dancing, Disco, Belly Dancing and more. Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa. www.daretodanceconvention.com/

4 Saturday - Snakes and Lizards of the Monument Learn about the reptiles of our National Monument and then go out and try to find them! Bring binoculars, plenty of water, sun protection and walking shoes. 9 – 11:30 am.National Monument Visitor Center, 51-500 Hwy 74, 4 miles south of Hwy 111, in Palm Desert, CA. www.DesertMountains.org or call (760) 862-9984

4 Saturday - Brew at the Zoo “Saving Wildlife One Beer at a Time.” That’s the theme behind the 4th Annual Brew at the Zoo, one of SoCal’s most popular beer festivals. This year’s event includes three live music stages, over 2,000 guests, 35 vendors, Paradise Island, Discovery Ale House, Exo-Luxury Safari Lounge hosted by Hot Purple Energy, VIP Lounge with jazz combo, premium wine and beer, deluxe appetizers and private animal encounters, Sustainability and Leadership Award for green brewers, Brew Blends, food demos, beer and wine pairings, special presentations by leaders in the beer and restaurant industry, gourmet raffle, delicious non-alcoholic beverages, and more! 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Living Desert. For tickets, call 760-346-5694 ext. 2121. www.livingdesert.org/events

11 & 12 Saturday & Sunday -Annual Southwest Dance, Movement and Acro-Sports Workshop Dance, Tumble, Cheer, & More! All Ages, All Abilities! Dance and movement from tradition such as Ballet, Tap, Jazz to contemporary Hip Hop, Salsa, Afro-Caribbean, to sports and fitness Cheer Stunts & Dance, Tumbling, Tai Chi, Martial Arts, to cultural Polynesian, Belly Dancing, will be presented in a non-competitive, education environment for all ages students, teacher, studio representatives, parents, seniors of all levels beginning, intermediate & advanced. Workshop attendees are also offered reduced-rate lodging at the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel.The tentative schedule, registration form, to make hotel reservations, and more information can be found through the CAHPERD website at www.cahperd.org/swdance.html.

12 Sunday - Art Party 13’ Palm SpringsGet messy while you paint, sculpt, try printmaking or sketch in the galleries. Mingle while watching a potter working at the wheel, see art films and listen to art-filled stories. 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Palm Springs Art Museum. www.psmuseum.org/art-programs/art-party/

14 Tuesday - Educators NightAdministrators, teachers, and educational leaders throughout Coachella Valley are invited to the first Educators Night at the Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert. Docents, Art Edu-cators, and other staff will be available to talk about the artwork in our galleries and facilitate some of the programs we have to offer including our Eyes On / Hands On studio project, and Play With Words installation that was debuted at Art Party. The museum will also take this opportunity to provide resources about upcoming exhibitions and how we can be utilized as an educational resource for teachers. Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert. 5-7 p.m.Free for Coachella Valley educators. To RSVP for Educators Night please contact Education Programs Manager, Krystal Glasman at 760-423-5252 or [email protected]

18 Saturday - Star Party Enjoy a beautiful night learning about the planets and the stars. After dusk at the Visitor Center. Hosted by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. For more details or information visit their website at www.astrorx.org. National Monument Visitor Center, 51-500 Hwy 74, 4 miles south of Hwy 111, in Palm Desert, CA. Www.DesertMountains.org or call (760) 862-9984

18 Saturday - Experiments in Video Art Learn how to record and edit video in iMovie and then incorporate digital photography, music, and much more as you create your own multi-media work of art with a personal flair. If you have a camera, bring it, otherwise the museum will provide one for your use. 10-person limit. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 N. Museum Drive, Palm Springs,

27 Monday - Annual Memorial Day Flower Drop This is a very special day at Palm Springs Air Museum. A brief Memorial service is followed by a fly-by and flower drop of over 3,000 red and white carnations from a B-25 Mitchell. Visitors are welcome to pick up a flower to take home. Memorial Program and Flower Drop scheduled for 1:00 pm. Palm Springs Air Museum. www.palmspringsairmuseum.org/events.htm

23-27 Thursday to Monday - RTMC Astronomy Expo What we offer is a chance to see and look through a large variety of telescopes, attend talks by professional and amateur astronomers. Vendors contribute door prizes for Saturday and Sunday evenings. RTMC Astronomy Expo has added events for the whole family. Enjoy a Family & Youth Activities weekend. Camp Oakes, Big Bear City. www.rtmcastronomyexpo.org

Family Events Calendar MAY

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The Events Calendar is a guide to family-oriented events and is provided as a community service. Desert Kids’ Directory strives to provide families with as much information as possible about upcoming events that may be of interest to them. As event details may change, we suggest you call ahead to verify in order to avoid disappointment or inconvenience. For more events, go to www.DesertKidsDirectory.com.

1 Wednesday - Rad HatterCreate a wonderful keepsake hat for your mom for Mother’s Day! The Rad Hatter will show you how to craft a unique fashion statement as he shares with you his knowledge about the benefits of recycling. Parents and children will have an unforgettable, terrific time! 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. Community Room. http://www.ranchomiragelibrary.org/event/crafts-potpourri/

3-5 Friday to Sunday - Dare To Dance Convention Christy Lane’s Dare to Dance Convention is an entirely new concept for dance convention. It is an event that the entire family can attend! Many dance conventions today just offer the performing dance classes such as Jazz, Ballet, and Tap dance. This convention is unique in that it will also include the popular recreational dances such as Ballroom, Line Dancing, Hula Dancing, Disco, Belly Dancing and more. Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa. www.daretodanceconvention.com/

4 Saturday - Snakes and Lizards of the Monument Learn about the reptiles of our National Monument and then go out and try to find them! Bring binoculars, plenty of water, sun protection and walking shoes. 9 – 11:30 am.National Monument Visitor Center, 51-500 Hwy 74, 4 miles south of Hwy 111, in Palm Desert, CA. www.DesertMountains.org or call (760) 862-9984

4 Saturday - Brew at the Zoo “Saving Wildlife One Beer at a Time.” That’s the theme behind the 4th Annual Brew at the Zoo, one of SoCal’s most popular beer festivals. This year’s event includes three live music stages, over 2,000 guests, 35 vendors, Paradise Island, Discovery Ale House, Exo-Luxury Safari Lounge hosted by Hot Purple Energy, VIP Lounge with jazz combo, premium wine and beer, deluxe appetizers and private animal encounters, Sustainability and Leadership Award for green brewers, Brew Blends, food demos, beer and wine pairings, special presentations by leaders in the beer and restaurant industry, gourmet raffle, delicious non-alcoholic beverages, and more! 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Living Desert. For tickets, call 760-346-5694 ext. 2121. www.livingdesert.org/events

11 & 12 Saturday & Sunday -Annual Southwest Dance, Movement and Acro-Sports Workshop Dance, Tumble, Cheer, & More! All Ages, All Abilities! Dance and movement from tradition such as Ballet, Tap, Jazz to contemporary Hip Hop, Salsa, Afro-Caribbean, to sports and fitness Cheer Stunts & Dance, Tumbling, Tai Chi, Martial Arts, to cultural Polynesian, Belly Dancing, will be presented in a non-competitive, education environment for all ages students, teacher, studio representatives, parents, seniors of all levels beginning, intermediate & advanced. Workshop attendees are also offered reduced-rate lodging at the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel.The tentative schedule, registration form, to make hotel reservations, and more information can be found through the CAHPERD website at www.cahperd.org/swdance.html.

12 Sunday - Art Party 13’ Palm SpringsGet messy while you paint, sculpt, try printmaking or sketch in the galleries. Mingle while watching a potter working at the wheel, see art films and listen to art-filled stories. 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Palm Springs Art Museum. www.psmuseum.org/art-programs/art-party/

14 Tuesday - Educators NightAdministrators, teachers, and educational leaders throughout Coachella Valley are invited to the first Educators Night at the Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert. Docents, Art Edu-cators, and other staff will be available to talk about the artwork in our galleries and facilitate some of the programs we have to offer including our Eyes On / Hands On studio project, and Play With Words installation that was debuted at Art Party. The museum will also take this opportunity to provide resources about upcoming exhibitions and how we can be utilized as an educational resource for teachers. Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert. 5-7 p.m.Free for Coachella Valley educators. To RSVP for Educators Night please contact Education Programs Manager, Krystal Glasman at 760-423-5252 or [email protected]

18 Saturday - Star Party Enjoy a beautiful night learning about the planets and the stars. After dusk at the Visitor Center. Hosted by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. For more details or information visit their website at www.astrorx.org. National Monument Visitor Center, 51-500 Hwy 74, 4 miles south of Hwy 111, in Palm Desert, CA. Www.DesertMountains.org or call (760) 862-9984

18 Saturday - Experiments in Video Art Learn how to record and edit video in iMovie and then incorporate digital photography, music, and much more as you create your own multi-media work of art with a personal flair. If you have a camera, bring it, otherwise the museum will provide one for your use. 10-person limit. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 N. Museum Drive, Palm Springs,

27 Monday - Annual Memorial Day Flower Drop This is a very special day at Palm Springs Air Museum. A brief Memorial service is followed by a fly-by and flower drop of over 3,000 red and white carnations from a B-25 Mitchell. Visitors are welcome to pick up a flower to take home. Memorial Program and Flower Drop scheduled for 1:00 pm. Palm Springs Air Museum. www.palmspringsairmuseum.org/events.htm

23-27 Thursday to Monday - RTMC Astronomy Expo What we offer is a chance to see and look through a large variety of telescopes, attend talks by professional and amateur astronomers. Vendors contribute door prizes for Saturday and Sunday evenings. RTMC Astronomy Expo has added events for the whole family. Enjoy a Family & Youth Activities weekend. Camp Oakes, Big Bear City. www.rtmcastronomyexpo.org

Family Events Calendar MAY

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Open to all ChildrenJune 24 - July 26, 9:00am-3:00pm

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Summer Blast Camp

• Martial Arts, Stunt Work• Movies, Swimming, Water Games• Pool Party, Ninja Drills, Acting Classes• Art Contest• Gymnastics, Obstacle Course• Field Trips and more!

Red Dragon Karate Family Martial Arts Academy73-010 El Paseo, Palm Desert

(760) 776-7522

Starlight Dance Center

beginning to professionals.Private instruction &

studio rentals available!

Sign up for participation in our June Show!Don’t miss our performance at the

McCallum Theatre. Call for information.Sign-up for our multi-class discount

session through JuneCall 760-674-1920 for more information!

72-624 El Paseo Ste C3 Palm Desert760-674-1920

www.StarlightDanceCenter.com

Ballet Jazz Lyrical Hip Hop Tap Modern Ballroom

Musical Theatre/Voice/ActingTumbling

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Affordable Christian Education ~ All Faiths Welcome

• Kindergarten - Grade 8• Fully Accredited • Small Class Sizes • Caring, Certifi ed Teachers• Music & Sports Programs• Before & After School Care

www.DesertAdventistAcademy.comPalm Desert, CA 92260

A Center for Teaching Christian Values

Infant, Toddler & Preschool Classes

(3 months – 5 years)

Low child/teacher ratio

Enrichment Programs

One Location – Two Great Schools!

Boehm Child Development Center 74-200 Country Club Dr. Palm Desert

(760) 346-6829 [email protected] www.boehmcc.org License #’s 334806287 334815379

academic excellence with... Character

Development Center

(760) 779-179974-200 Country Club Dr.

Golf TournamentIndian Canyons ResortSunday, December 9th

10 am RegistrationDinner & Prizes!

RSVP (760) 779-1799!

Where Lifetime Learning Begins!

Affordable Christian Education ~ All Faiths Welcome

• Kindergarten - Grade 8• Fully Accredited • Small Class Sizes • Caring, Certifi ed Teachers• Music & Sports Programs• Before & After School Care

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Camp Safari& Camp Fusion

June 24 to August 9 7:30 am – 5:30 pm

Ages 5-14 limited enrollmentCall for more information

(760) 568-0809Featuring Academic Associates Reading Program, an internationally acclaimed reading method.

NowEnrolling!Fall 2013

Summer Program Available

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Audrey Carrick, MA, LPC#24Licensed Professional Clinical CounselorCertified Guidance CounselorCertified Special Education Teacher

(760)393-1475

www.audreycarrick.com

GET HELP!Specializing in providing counseling to teens and the people who love them.

Academy of Dance

www.AcademyOfDanceCA.com

80150 Hwy 111, Ste. C10Indio, Ca 92201


760.863.2100

La Quinta and Indio

Ballet, Tap, Jazz Zumba & Pilates

CrossFit Sh i f t ed KIDS

(760) 641-857475-100 Merle Ave.Palm Desert

Start Your Child on the Path to Lifetime Fitness!Developmental physical fitness programs for children(ages 3 & up)

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Audrey Carrick, MA, LPC#24Licensed Professional Clinical CounselorCertified Guidance CounselorCertified Special Education Teacher

(760)393-1475

www.audreycarrick.com

GET HELP!Specializing in providing counseling to teens and the people who love them.

Academy of Dance


80150 Hwy 111, Ste. C10Indio, Ca 92201

760.863.2100

La Quinta and Indio

Ballet, Tap, Jazz Zumba & Pilates

( 7 6 0 ) 3 4 6 - 8 1 9 5

Fully Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Come learn what exciting things are planned

for this year. Please call to arrange a tour.

Fully Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges47-321 Hwy 74 in Palm Desert

(760) 346-8195AC A DE M Y. PDPR E SB Y. ORG

Pre-School Thru 7th Grade

• Limited Enrollment • Small Class Sizes

• Highly Educated & Experienced Faculty

• Financial Aid AvailableMaximum 16 students per class.

In Home SwImmIng LeSSonS

Swim Lessons $20.00/hr. per student.

Days, evenings or weekends at your location.

3 years experience in lifeguard and private swimming lessons.

Emily

[email protected] Certified in Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR-AED.

Lifeguard for private events.

Bilingual

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Learn to Swim Now!

(760) 831-9066

SPECIAL SUMMER RATES!• Infant/Toddler Water Safety

• Mommy and Me Classes• Child, Youth and Adult Lessons

• Private Life Guard Services• Private Home Lessons

[email protected]

Sign Up Now!

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CHILDREN CLASSES: Ballet / Tap / Jazz / Hip Hop / Lyrical

Summer Camps & Birthday Parties!1700 E. Tahquitz CanyonPalm Springs, CA 92262

760.413.6931lindsay@dancewithmisslindsay.comwww.DancewithMissLindsay.com

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Shop at our New Store! Riding Apparel, Boots, Helmets• Year-Round Riding Lessons

• Indoor Arena• Children’s Day Camps

www.willowbrookridingclub.com(760) 329-7676

Steven J Niethamer, D.M.D.Lauren Gutebnerg, D.D.S.

Come meet Dr. Steve, Dr. Lauren and their friend Kermit!

Pediatric Dentistry

490 So. Farrell Dr.,Ste C-101Palm Springs, CA 92262

(760) 320-7621

7144 Airway Ave.Yucca Valley, CA 92284

(760) 365-4400

New Location

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“DON’T BE JUST A CHEERLEADER, BE A LEADER THAT CHEERS”W W W . A C T I O N A L L S T A R C H E E R . C O M

Private parties $175 to $395

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Shop at our New Store! Riding Apparel, Boots, Helmets• Year-Round Riding Lessons

• Indoor Arena• Children’s Day Camps

www.willowbrookridingclub.com(760) 329-7676

Shop at our New Store!

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“DON’T BE JUST A CHEERLEADER, BE A LEADER THAT CHEERS”W W W . A C T I O N A L L S T A R C H E E R . C O M

Private parties $175 to $395

$2 offOpen PlayWith thisAdindoor playlandPrivate parties

Open play760 347 1500

L AW O F F I C E S O F

SHARON LANDIS

A law practice dedicated to protecting the educational rights

of children and young adults.

72-980 Fred Waring Dr., Ste. C, Palm Desert

(760) [email protected]

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Interventions for behavioral/emotional problems of childhood and adolescence

Crisis Response: in your home, school or our office

Se Habla Español (760) 574-4182 [email protected] Dr. Susan Elizabeth Lees, Psy.D. BBS #3039 Bilingual Psychologist

Emmaus Family Counseling CenterBuilding Healthy & Happy Families

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Where the “High-Achievers” begin their education!

St. thereSa School

Call to arrange a tour of our campus

760.327.4919

Average Class size: 25

St. Theresa graduates are often the Valedictorians or Salutatorians of their High School graduating classes.

455 S. Compadre Road, Palm Springs www.stsps.org

One-of-a-kind

www.dotscakes.com

79410 Hwy 111 La QuintaOpen by appointment only, call/text/email us

760 397 7635

Custom Cakes

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Sports❖Art❖Music❖Drama❖Dance FREE programs for qualified applicants-

based upon income eligibilitySe Habla Espanol

(760)574-1828 www.rosieskids.comemail: [email protected]

Ages 6-18

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Parenting tips for your child’s behavioral and social development

List of local family resources

Direct services for you and your child

DIAL 211 for free, con�dential support or VISIT www.GrowingHealthyMinds.org

transforming education

TUTORING K-12TUTORING K-12A DIFFERENT WAY TO LEARN

Free Consultation Affordable EffectiveAll Subjects Home School Support Certified Staff

www.modellilearning.com760-325-8100760-325-8100

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Face Painting • Balloon TwistingTea Parties • 1st Birthdays

Party RentalsCustom CakesInvitations & Goody Bags

Private Lessons 8 weeks $200!

Piano ~ Voice ~ Guitar ~ Drums

Music education in your home!

True Vine Music Academy

760.238.6166 • [email protected]

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Volume 4 Issue 3

KIDS’DIRECTORY ®

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DESERTKIDS’DIRECTORY ®

Inside this issue:

Family EventsShopping & Parties


Health & Education

And so much more!

FREE PARENT & GRANDPARENT RESOURCE GUIDEVolume 4 Issue 4

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Join Ms. Rose King, Blind Author and Inspirational Speaker with her beloved character Wosie the blind little

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Located La Quinta Cove

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Join Ms. Rose King, Blind Author and Inspirational Speaker with her beloved character Wosie the blind little

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