Theatre 29 and Director Rebecca Havely have completed the casting for the 2^nd show of the 2012 season, Neil Simon‚s “Lost in Yonkers.”  The comedy will open March 9 and run five weekends though April 7, 2012.

 By America’s great comic playwright, this memory play is set in a Yonkers in 1942. Bella, is 35-years-old, mentally challenged and living at home with her mother, stern Grandma Kurnitz . As the play opens, ne’r do-well son Eddie deposits his two young sons on the old lady’s doorstep. He is financially strapped and taking to the road as a salesman. The boys are left to contend with Grandma, with Bella and her secret romance, and with Louie, her brother, a small-time hood in a strange new world called Yonkers.

 Havely, a multi-award winning actress and director making her directorial debut at Theatre 29, has assembled a talented cast of veterans and newcomers to the non-profit Community Theater‚s stage.

Playing the quirky Grandma Kurnitz, is veteran actress Sue Kelly. As Aunt Bella. No stranger to the stage but making her Theatre 29 debut, is Stephanie Gillham. Making his acting debut As Uncle Louie is Joshua Tree resident and violinist, Tim Kelly. Eddie Kurnitz will be played by Jericho McWilliams (you may remember him as Sister Mary Amnesia in the recent production of Nunsense Amen). As young Jay Kurnitz, the talented Jarod Burks. As younger brother Arty, Vincent Thomas takes the role for the majority of the run with Theatre 29 favorite, Cyrus Short understudying and performing one weekend. Aunt Gert, portrayed by Judy Andershak, will be another shared role‚ Marty Nieder will fill in for opening week end. Rounding out the cast are Candy Shop patrons including, Wendy Lane, Charlotte Havely & Darren Sheffield.

 “Lost in Yonkers” plays at 7:00 pm Friday and Saturday nights, with a Thursday performance at 7:00 PM March 22^nd, and a Saturday Matinee at 2:30 PM March 31^st.

 Tickets are available now online at www.theatre29.org or by calling the Theatre 29 box office at 760-361-4151. Ticket prices are $12 for adults; $10 for seniors and military; and $8 for students.

 Theatre 29 is located at 73637 Sullivan Road, (right around the corner from Barr Lumber) in the City of Twentynine Palms.

Date: Saturday, February 18

Time: 11am – 2pm

Place: Hyatt Grand Champions, Indian Wells
Program:
Men’s Fashion Show from Mares For Men fashion in La Quinta
Live entertainment featuring Broadway and TV star Donna Theadore, Austin Ray, Bonnie GIlgallon, Mara Getz & Richard Leibell
Luncheon
Reception & Vendors
Live Auction & Opportunity Drawing
Complimentary Parking
Honorary Celebrity: Gloria Greer

Mistress of Ceremonies: Patti Gribow

Local Models: David Brinkman, Allan Farwell, Alan Goda, Mark Miller, Joseph Pradetto, Michael Phipps, Austin Ray, Mike Russell, Steve Sanchez, Tom Snyder

Tickets: $75  Call 760-343-3216  or http://www.animalsamaritans.org/events_programs.html

Donate Your Unwanted Vehicles to Us
Cars, Trucks, RV’s, Boats, Golf Carts, & Motorcycles wanted!

We make it easy to donate your unwanted car, truck, RV, boat, motorcycle, or golf cart–whether its running or not.
1.   We arrange your vehicle’s pickup and towing
2.   Your name is taken off the title and released from liability from the DMV
3.   You get a tax deductible donation receipt for helping the homeless animals!
Call Brian 1-760-219-4363
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“Did you ever walk into a room and forget why you walked in? I think that is how dogs spend their lives.”

— Sue Murphy

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Valentine’s Day is coming. Is it time for you and your sweetheart to increase your love with an adorable new puppy dog?  Or maybe it’s time for you to get your own personal sweetheart, one with four legs and unconditional love! We can help.  This Saturday, Animal Samaritans will be showcasing 12 to 15 adoptable dogs and puppies at the Westfield Shopping Town Mall!

Event: Puppy Love Adoption Event
Date: Saturday, February 11
Time: 10am – 2pm
Place: Westfield Shoppingtown Mall, 72-840 Hwy. 111, Palm Desert
Location: 1st Floor of the mall, by Sears Department Store

Questions? Call Michelle at 760-343-4271

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Zeke, Toby, and sister Tiffany are 9 weeks old and ready to roam the wide open spaces of your house! They are fixed and chipped and getting quite bored with life in a cage.  All they need is YOU!

Come and cuddle the grey tabby trio at our no-kill animal shelter at 72-307 Ramon Road, Thousand Palms, CA.  The shelter is open for adoptions Tuesdays through Fridays, from 9am to 12pm & 1pm to 4:30pm, and Saturdays from 9:30am – 3:30pm.

760-343-3477 x4

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There’s good news for pet owners and all who care about reducing animal cruelty; California State Senator Juan Vargas is introducing a new bill to protect animals: The Pet Groomer’s Bill, or SB 969.

While most groomers are professional, experienced and diligent in their work, some take up the occupation without proper training in animal grooming and handling.  Animal Samaritans recently treated a dog who had her nipples cut off in a grooming incident. Our veterinarians have seen too many dogs and cats with burns resulting from a groomer’s dryer, and lacerations from clipping and shaving. We even saw a dog that suffered broken legs after jumping in fear from a groomer’s table. How can you groom animals if you can’t properly restrain them?

The proposed  Pet Groomer’s Bill SB 969 would require training and licensing for groomers, which would confirm the groomer’s professional qualifications. The bill, as I understand it, is likely to be regulated by the same professional licensing board that qualifies registered veterinary technicians and veterinarians, The California State Veterinary Board.

While Animal Samaritans’ staff and board members work to end all animal abuse, including that inflected by negligence, support for this bill is my individual choice.

As Executive Director of Animal Samaritans, I personally support efforts to pass The Pet Groomer’s Bill SB 969 into law, and have written to California State Senator Juan Vargas voicing that support. You can support the Pet Groomer’s Bill SB 969 too by faxing State Senator Vargas in Sacramento at (916) 327-3522, or writing a letter to Senator Vargas, Senate District 40, State Capital Room 3092, Sacramento, CA 95814.

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