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There are many adjectives that can be used to describe Rancho Mirage, California: peaceful, beautiful, relaxing,
verdant, convenient, warm, friendly, cultured, sunny, elegant, unfettered. Located in the geographic center of the
Palm Springs Valley, 10 miles from Palm Springs to the northwest and Indio to the southeast, Rancho Mirage lies
in a sheltered cove, spreading its green carpet across the desert floor from the Santa Rosa Mountains on the south
toward the mighty snowcapped San Jacinto range on the west.
Every attraction of this sunshine wonderland is quickly accessible: open desert, dramatic canyons and the greatest
golf courses in the world. The community rises above the surrounding valley at an elevation of 252 feet. Rancho
Mirage has dry, clear air and low humidity, offering casual living at its unhurried, uncrowded best. Scores of
corporate presidents and other chief executive officers — people who really know the meaning of daily pressure
— come from everywhere to seek relaxation in Rancho Mirage. Rancho Mirage is the oasis of gracious living in
the Palm Springs Valley.
Rancho Mirage is a 21st-century city, but it holds a legacy of Native American and European cultures. The Palm
Springs Valley was home to the Agua Caliente band of Cahuilla Indians for centuries before the Spanish
developed land routes in the region to supply inland missions in the 1770s. Spanish Captain Juan Bautista de
Anza and his party of 34 men crossed the desert in 1774 to open a route to coastal California. Their route was to
the south of the Palm Springs Valley, as they skirted the Santa Rosas on the south side of the Borrego Valley. In
1848, California became a territory of the United States following the Mexican-American War. The following
year brought the California Gold Rush of ‘49 and led to statehood in 1850. Colonel Henry Washington and his
troops made the first U.S. Government survey of the Palm Springs Valley in 1855-56.
From the Civil War until the early 1920s, about the only human activities in Rancho Mirage were travelers
headed to Yuma on the Bradshaw Trail, and travelers passing through the area by train.
The promotion of Rancho Mirage as a destination desert community began as early as 1924 with the efforts of
Bert Davie and E.E. McIntyre, who purchased hundreds of acres of land from the Southern Pacific Railroad. Bert
Davie was an ardent promoter from Michigan who established a ranch house at Clancy Lane and built a northsouth thoroughfare to connect his new desert paradise to the Bradshaw Trail (the present-day Highway 111). He
named this road Rio del Sol (Way of the Sun), which later became Bob Hope Drive.
Les Clancy, the first of the “gentlemen farmers” to build a home in the development, arrived with his wife Helen
and brother M.C. in 1932. The area was known to most as “Little Santa Monica,” named after the city they hailed
from, near Los Angeles.
Two other real estate speculators, Louis Blankenhorn and Laurence Macomber, are credited with giving us the
name Rancho Mirage when they launched a promotion of land parcels along Highway 111 in 1934, in the area
between Bob Hope Drive and Indian Trail. While this subdivision was quite successful, the activity center of the
community continued to be Davie’s Rio del Sol Estates through World War II.
After the second world war, Rancho Mirage saw a new era of development that would create the predominant
image as a world-class resort and residential community, characterized by high-quality planned residential golf
course developments.
The Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce was born out of the building boom created by the country clubs and
the nation’s robust post-war economy. Businesses set up shop to serve the burgeoning community, and
residential neighborhoods sprouted up in the Magnesia Falls Cove. The Chamber of Commerce was an important
cog in the wheel of the community along with the Rancho Mirage Community Association.
The Chamber promoted Rancho Mirage as a great place to live with wide-open spaces, spectacular views and
golf, all situated in the heart of the Palm Springs Valley.
The City of Rancho Mirage incorporated in 1973 and took on the task of promoting high-quality economic
growth while maintaining the quality of life that initially attracted residents to the area. Its views of surrounding
mountains, attractively landscaped streets and golf course communities make it a truly special place. Rancho
Mirage has a reputation as a low-density, high-quality resort town. The city enhances this image by designing
and maintaining visually distinct entry monuments, public signs and architectural elements. To keep Rancho
Mirage’s sense of place as a unique, unparalleled haven in the desert, the city maintains many of the major streets
and thoroughfares with lush, drought-tolerant median landscaping and street designs. Rancho Mirage residents
will soon have no utility wires overhead blocking their views as the city completes the “undergrounding” of all
utilities.
With a permanent population of 17,057, Rancho Mirage expects the population to peak at 25,900 by the year
2020.
Rancho Mirage hosts over a million visitors a year and is the winter home for an additional 11,300 people.
Tourism is Rancho Mirage’s leading industry, and maintaining a relaxed, high-quality resort lifestyle is
tantamount to its success. With forward thinking backed by a history of success, Rancho Mirage will continue to
reign as the “Oasis of Gracious Living” in the Palm Springs Valley. In 2003, Rancho Mirage was named the best
resort town in the world by the London Imperial Traveler Magazine.
Situated in the geographic center of the Palm Springs Valley, Rancho Mirage’s location has played a major role
in its development and success. Because it lies among the coves and alluvial fans of the Santa Rosa Mountains,
Rancho Mirage proved to be an ideal getaway destination within easy driving distance from the Los Angeles
area. The development of 18-hole golf courses with country club living and its proximity to Palm Springs helped
Rancho Mirage blossom into the high-quality resort city it is today.
Rancho Mirage is geographically in the Colorado Desert, protected from the most prevailing weather systems off
the Pacific Ocean by Mt. San Gorgonio (the highest peak in Southern California) and Mt. San Jacinto (the second
highest). Average annual rainfall in Rancho Mirage is just 3.38 inches. The sun usually shines 350 of the year’s
365 days.
Many year-round residents and seasonal residents are refugees from colder areas of North America who have
escaped the snow and freezing temperatures.
No discussion of the geography of the Palm Springs Valley would be complete without mentioning that the
valley, like all of California, lies in a seismically active area. There are earthquakes from time to time in the area,
however, none in modern history have done significant damage in Rancho Mirage. The San Andreas Fault runs
through the Palm Springs Valley, parallel to Interstate 10, north of the freeway. The Palm Springs Valley is fairly
stable on its bedrock foundation and doesn’t experience the liquefaction of soil that is a common occurrence in
Los Angeles area quakes. That said, it is still recommended that every resident be prepared with an earthquake
survival kit and have a plan of action for its family just in case. The City of Rancho Mirage is well-prepared for
emergencies; there is an Emergency Services Commission and an Emergency Operations Center already in place.
Average Daily Minimum – Maximum Temperatures in Rancho Mirage
January — 41 – 69° F — July — 74 – 108° F
February — 45 – 74° F — August — 73 – 107° F
March — 48 – 79° F — September — 67 – 102° F
April — 54 – 87° F — October — 59 – 92° F
May — 60 – 94° F — November — 48 – 79° F
June — 66 – 102° F — December — 42 – 70° F
Relative Humidity Levels
Month — 4 a.m. — Noon — 4 p.m.
January — 57% — 32% — 32%
April — 45% — 22% — 19%
July — 20% — 12% — 9%
October — 35% — 27% — 22%
Year Avg. — 39% — 23% — 20%
Driving Miles to Rancho Mirage
Big Bear Lake — 110
Idyllwild — 37
Las Vegas — 284
Los Angeles — 120
Phoenix — 275
San Bernardino — 63
San Diego — 125
San Francisco — 491
Santa Barbara — 211
Tucson — 394
Located approximately 11 miles from Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs International Airport also performs an
important role in serving residents, visitors and the economic well-being of the area. Ten airlines provide service
to all international hub areas through the airport.Why We Have Winds
As they enter the Palm Springs Valley on Highway 111 and Interstate 10, eastbound drivers coming out of the
San Gorgonio Pass will notice the proliferation of windmills. Hundreds of energy-producing windmills stand
beacon like a giant Christo art project. The Pass (created by the proximity of Mt. San Jacinto and Mt. San
Gorgonio) and the desert itself are responsible for the wind belt that stretches through the valley along Interstate
10.
A scientific principle called the Venturi effect illustrates the wind phenomenon best. As the sun’s rays heat up the
desert floor, warm air rises and lessens the valley’s air pressure. The lower air pressure of the Palm Springs
Valley draws in the higher-pressure air masses from the coast. This inland airflow speeds up as it squeezes
through the narrow San Gorgonio Pass, causing the stronger winds.
As the temperature increases in the summer, the warmer air rises more quickly and decreases the air pressure
faster. The wind is partially a result of the differential created in air pressure between the valley and the coast.
Larger differentials in air pressure mean stronger winds. The wind is speeded up even more as it is squeezed
through the San Gorgonio Pass.
Maximum daily temperatures usually occur in the late afternoon and early evening in the Palm Springs Valley,
creating a bigger difference in the air pressure and increasing wind speed as air funnels through the San Gorgonio
Pass. The valley’s windmills are very effective in creating energy just as it is needed most, when there is a greater
demand for electricity to feed air conditioners in the Palm Springs Valley.
The Palm Springs Valley is a place of extraordinary beauty and natural wonder. The resources are abundant and
conducive to a productive business environment, including more than 350 days of sunshine every year, access to
the major Southern California markets, Los Angeles, San Diego and the Inland Empire, and excellent
transportation services. The resort-like atmosphere provides unparalleled access to the nearly 200 golf courses
throughout the Valley, countless hiking trails, world-class resorts, spas and restaurants, as well as the natural
scenic beauty of the California Desert.
The Valley provides educational opportunities through The College of the Desert, University of California San
Bernardino-Palm Desert Campus, California State University Riverside-Palm Desert Campus, SBB College,
National University Online, Chapman College and University of Phoenix.
Culture abounds with such venues as the Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Spring Air Museum, Children’s
Discovery Museum of the Desert, the Living Desert Botanical Zoo and Gardens, the Tolerance Center, the soonto-open Sunnylands Center & Gardens and extensive programs at The Rancho Mirage Public Library, among
others.
Musical and theatrical performances are available via the Palm Canyon Theater, the Annenberg Theater, the
McCallum Theater, the Palm Springs Follies, the up-and-coming Coachella Valley Reperatory Theater, as well as
the Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa’s THE SHOW, Fantasy Springs Casino, Morongo Casino and Spotlight
29 Casino. With over 50 movie theaters, the Valley can fulfill your needs for everything from comedy and drama
to independent films and thrillers.
For ongoing senior activities, there is the Joslyn Center, Cathedral Center, Mizell Center, La Quinta Senior
Center and the Indio Senior Center.
When it comes to shopping, opportunities are endless with numerous shopping centers throughout the Valley.
The area hosts everything from local neighborhood centers to The River at Rancho Mirage and Westfield Palm
Desert Shopping Mall to the “Rodeo Drive of the Desert” – El Paseo – featuring tiny shops, as well as the
Villages and Gardens of El Paseo. From Sears and Saks to Polo Ralph Lauren, Gucci and Bottega Veneta, the
Valley has something for everyone.
Business/Emergency Directory
Emergencies — 911
Poison Information Center — (800) 876-4766
Rancho Mirage Fire Station North #69 — (760) 321-9399
Rancho Mirage Fire Station South #50 — (760) 328-9877
Cove Communities Paramedics — (760) 321-9399
Fire Marshall — (760) 346-1870
California Highway Patrol
• Business Calls — (760) 772-8911
• Highway Conditions — (800) 427-7623
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
• Business — (760) 836-1600
• Non-Emergency — (760) 836-3215
City of Rancho Mirage
Administration, City Clerk, and Personnel — (760) 324-4511
Building & Safety — (760) 202-9253
Community Development, Planning, Zoning, and Code Enforcement — (760) 328-2266
Finance — (760) 770-3207
Public Works/Engineering Department — (760) 770-3224
Redevelopment Agency — (760) 324-4511
Housing Authority — (760) 770-3210
Government Officials
Office of the Governor — (916) 445-2841
Riverside County Assessor — (760) 863-7800 or (760) 778-2400
County Supervisor — (760) 863-8211
California State Senate - 37th District — (760) 568-0408
— or (916) 651-4037
California State Assembly - 64th District — (760) 674-0164
— or (916) 319-2064
U.S. House of Representatives - 45th District — (760) 320-1076
— or (202) 225-5330
U.S. Senate — (909) 888-8525 or (202) 224-3553
— (619) 231-9712 or (202) 224-3841
Utilities
Time Warner Cable — (760) 340-1312
Service Requests — (760) 340-2225
• Southern California Edison
– Turn on/Turn off/Transfer — (800) 684-8123
– Account Balances — (800) 950-2356
– General Information — (800) 655-4555
• The Gas Company
– Billing, Emergencies & Residential Service — (800) 427-2200
– Commercial Service Requests — (800) 427-2000
• Verizon Phone
– New Service (Residence) — (800) 483-4000
– New Service (Business) — (800) 483-5000
– Billing Inquiries — (800) 483-3000
• Water
– Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) — (760) 398-2651
– Imperial Irrigation District (IID) — (800) 303-7756
Public Transportation
SunLine Transit Agency — (760) 343-3456
Sun Bus Information/ Customer Service — (760) 343-3451
SunDial Dial-a-Ride (for physically disabled)
– Reservations — (760) 341-6999
– Amtrak — (800) 872-7245
Airport
Palm Springs International Airport — (760) 318-3800
Chamber of Commerce
Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce — (760) 568-9351
Colleges
College of the Desert — (760) 346-8041
CSUSB – Palm Desert — (760) 341-2883
UCR – Palm Desert — (760) 834-0800
Consumer Complaints
Better Business Bureau — (909) 825-7280 or (800) 955-5100
Convention & Visitors Information
Palm Springs Desert Resorts CVA — (760) 770-9000
District Attorney
Riverside County District Attorney — (760) 863-8216
Hospitals
Eisenhower Medical Center — (760) 340-3911
Desert Regional Medical Center — (760) 323-6511
Library
Rancho Mirage Public Library — (760) 341-READ (7323)
Motor Vehicles
Department of Motor Vehicles — (800) 777-0133
Newspapers
The Desert Sun — (760) 322-8889
Post Office
Rancho Mirage Post Office — (800) 275-8777
Public School Districts
Desert Sands Unified School District — (760) 777-4200
Palm Springs Unified School District — (760) 416-6000
Public Schools
Rancho Mirage Elementary School — (760) 836-3680
Refuse Collection & Recycling
Burrtec Waste & Recycling Services — (760) 340-2113
Senior Centers
Cathedral Center — (760) 321-1548
Joslyn Center — (760) 340-3220
Senior Services
Meals on Wheels — (760) 320-2020
Riverside County Office on Aging — (800) 510-2020
or Desert Location — (760) 341-0401
Social Security
Social Security Administration — (800) 772-1213
Veterans
Riverside County Department of Veterans Services — (760) 863-8266
— or (800) 481-2101
Voter Information
Riverside County Registrar of Voters — (951) 486-7200
Monterey Marketplace
Monterey Marketplace is fast becoming one of the most visited shopping centers in the Palm Springs Valley. It is
located at the southwest corner of Monterey Avenue and Dinah Shore Drive, just off Interstate 10. This close
proximity to I-10 provides easy access to shoppers from throughout the Palm Springs Valley. Further enticing
visitors is the Costco Center located across Dinah Shore Drive and the Desert Gateway Center located on the east
side of Monterey Avenue.
Anchoring Monterey Marketplace is the 3,315-seat Regal Rancho Mirage Stadium 16 Theatre that offers state-ofthe-art seating and sound. Additional anchors include Home Depot, JoAnn Fabrics, Plummers Furniture, Clark’s
Nutrition grocery store, and Pacific Sales Kitchen & Bath Center. Restaurant choices include IHOP, Red Robin,
Burgers ‘n’ Beer, The Slice Pizzeria, Sushi Manbo, McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Subway and Panda Express. Other
businesses include Curves for Women, Washington Cleaners, Happiness Nails, PostNet and Sprint.The River at
Rancho Mirage
The River at Rancho Mirage, one of the most magnificent shopping, dining and entertainment centers in the Palm
Springs Valley and beyond, is a 30-acre waterfront development located at Bob Hope Drive and Highway 111.
This intersection provides excellent access and visibility, with daily traffic counts exceeding 65,000 cars. The
River, with its many water features and pedestrian-friendly atmosphere, has become the “downtown” of Rancho
Mirage. Anchored by the 3,114-seat Century Theatres @ the River with stadium seating (including high-backed,
rocking love seats), the River is a popular place for dinner and a movie. The wonderful culinary choices are
Babe’s Bar-B-Que and Brewhouse, Acqua Pazza, the Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang’s, the Yard House,
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, Baja Fresh, Starbuck’s Coffee and Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream. Also at the River are
the only Palm Springs Valley locations of Tulip Hill Winery, the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Bobby
Chan and Ulta Cosmetics. Rounding out the River are the popular Robann’s Jewelers, Verizon, Peter Lik Gallery,
Optica Eyewear and a number of additional specialty retail shops.
Rancho Las Palmas Shopping Center
Adjacent to The River, Rancho Las Palmas Shopping Center attracts residents and visitors alike as the
neighborhood shopping center for Magnesia Falls, White Sun and Rancho Las Palmas. Anchored by a CVS
Pharmacy, the center experiences a lot of daytime traffic. Local favorites D’Carlo’s Italian Café and Thai
Smile of Rancho Mirage provide many dining options. Other popular tenants include Lady Golf, Draper’s &
Damon’s, Elegant Eye Optometry, Advanced Hearing Services, Impression Dry Cleaners, American Cancer
Society Discovery Shop, Wells Fargo Bank, Tuesday Morning and others. The Rancho Mirage Chamber of
Commerce began calling the Rancho Las Palmas Shopping Center home when it moved into its building in
October 2008.
Pavilions Shopping Center
Pavilions Shopping Center, located at the corner of Bob Hope Drive and Gerald Ford Drive, is a 100,000-squarefoot modern neighborhood shopping center anchored by a Pavilions grocery store. It is located in the heart of the
Palm Springs Valley and is the only neighborhood center within a three-mile radius. Stores include Mission Hills
Dry Cleaners, Azra’s Beauty Supply & Salon, Fantasy Nails, Midori’s Japanese Restaurant, Desert Runner Mail
Boxes Plus, and Altura Credit Union. Pad development includes a Chevron gas station and Chase Bank.Country
Club Village
Country Club Village is located at the southwest corner of Monterey Avenue and Country Club Drive. This 10acre neighborhood shopping center is anchored by a 59,074-square-foot Albertson’s grocery store. The center
also offers 12,000 square feet of in-line specialty retail and restaurants. Tenants include Starbuck’s Coffee, Help
U Hear, A Dry Cleaner, Goody’s Cafe, El Paseo Bank, Swiss Donut, Golden Spoon Yogurt, To Go Sushi,
G’banzo Bar & Grill, Shangai Inn and La Quinta Med Spa Express.
Rancho Mirage Plaza
A bustling center, located on Highway 111 just west of the River Shopping Center, features Above All
Consignments, Ani & Twig Boutique, Cards 4 U, Cargo Furnishings & Consignments, Suzy’s Repeat Boutique,
Plants 4 U and a variety of other shops.
Accessories
Plants 4 U — Map #7
71650 Highway 111 • (760) 773-3321
Appliance & Bath Fixtures
Fixtures Living — Map #10
71905 Highway 111 • (760) 646-8220
Standards of Excellence — Map #2
70190 Highway 111 • (760) 328-0046
Artwork & Framing
FastFrame of Rancho Mirage — Map #12
72116 Highway 111 • (760) 324-9228
Howard’s Gallery & Custom Frame — Map #4
71418 Highway 111 • (760) 779-1885
Carpeting & Flooring
Powers Carpet One — Map #9
71685 Highway 111 • (760) 346-0523
Consignments
Above All Consignments — Map #6
71606 Highway 111 • (760) 346-0904
Cargo Furnishings & Consignments — Map #5
71550 Highway 111 • (760) 773-3130
Home Furniture & Accessories
Charles Townsend Collection — Map #11
72047 Highway 111 • (760) 568-2062
Erik’s Furniture — Map #3
71285 Highway 111 • (760) 346-1177
The Home Collection — Map #1
70020 Highway 111 • (760) 770-8229
Plummers Furniture — Map #14
72767 Dinah Shore Drive • (760) 324-8730
Desert Business Interiors — Map #13
72612 Highway 111 • (760) 340-1770
Outdoor Furniture & Accessories
Patios Plus — Map #8
71619 Highway 111 • (760) 346-3948
High-end residential developments and several charming neighborhood communities tucked away in the cove
areas of the surrounding Santa Rosa Mountains are now defining characteristics of Rancho Mirage — as bighorn
sheep, dates and resorts had been during much of the 20th century. Incorporated in 1973, Rancho Mirage is a
world-class community that continues to grow.
Rancho Mirage expects its population to reach 25,900 by the year 2020.
Through the laws under which the city incorporated, Rancho Mirage is one of about 90 California cities that do
not receive significant property tax revenue from property owners. Rancho Mirage is classified as a “low
property tax city,” and because Rancho Mirage did not have a separate property tax prior to the passage of
Proposition 13 in 1978, the city is prohibited from imposing property taxes in the future without a two-thirds
majority vote of its citizens.
Rancho Mirage’s country club resort-style living choices and beautiful weather have made the community an
outstanding choice for retirees. Several assisted-living facilities and senior housing apartments have further made
the city a viable choice for seniors.
The Club at Morningside
39033 Morningside Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 324-1234
Desert Island Country Club
71777 Frank Sinatra Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 328-2111
Mission Hills Country Club
34600 Mission Hills Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 324-9400
Rancho Mirage Country Club
38500 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 328-1444
The Springs Club
1 Duke Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 324-8292
Sunrise Country Club
71601 Country Club Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 328-6549
Tamarisk Country Club
70240 Frank Sinatra Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 328-2141
Thunderbird Country Club
P.O. Box 5005
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 770-6188
Dinah Shore was a beloved figure not only here in the desert, but throughout the country. She was the first
woman in television with her own variety show and she is to women’s golf what Billie Jean King is to women’s
tennis. Dinah Shore was in show business for more than five decades and was adored by generations of
Americans.
1. Dinah wasn’t born as “Dinah”
Dinah was actually born as Frances Rose Shore to Russian Jewish immigrants Solomon & Anna Shore (they
arrived in this country in 1908). Growing up in Tennessee, most people called her “Fanny” and schoolmates
constantly made fun of her name.
2. Dinah suffered from Polio
As a two-year-old girl, she contracted the dreaded disease poliomyelitis. She survived the ravages of the fever,
but was left with paralysis in her right leg and foot. She underwent months of painful treatment – the Sister
Kenny method of moist hot packs and constant massage of the paralyzed muscles. Her parents relentlessly
continued rigid therapy for her for six years that incorporated all sorts of exercises, including tennis and
swimming.
3. Dinah fell in love with a man who at the time was engaged to the actress Hedy Lamarr
Dinah knew from the moment she first saw George Montgomery that he would be her husband one day. The only
problem was, they hadn’t yet met. When she did finally meet him, he was engaged to the actress Hedy Lamarr.
Montgomery called it off with her so he could be with Dinah.
4. Dinah Shore felt she had ESP (extra-sensory perception)
Dinah first believed she had the gift of ESP while in high school. One day she felt a sudden depression and a
compelling urge to run home. She knew immediately that her mother was deathly ill. She ran home and found
that her mother had suffered a heart attack. Anna Shore died just moments after Dinah reached her bedside.
5. Dinah Shore’s first big gig was on the radio with Eddie Cantor
After college, Dinah bought a one-way ticket to New York to try and make it in the music business. She sold
nearly everything she had and got to the city with $253 in her pocketbook. After several weeks, she learned how
to live on just 35 cents per day and would take nearly any job singing – even for little or no pay. After a few false
starts as a girl singer with some of the Big Bands of the era, she landed a job at NBC Radio with the program,
“The Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street.” Cantor heard her and liked her voice and her timing and
offered her a contract to be on his weekly radio show, which was very popular at the time.
6. Though she recorded thousands of songs, her first hit was “Yes, My Darling Daughter”
This 1940 song set to the tune of an old Ukrainian folk song gave Dinah Shore wide acclaim and was her
entrance into popular music recording. Over the next 10 years Dinah would have 33 more songs in the Billboard
Music Top Ten:
1941 – “ I Hear a Rhapsody”; “Jim”
1942 –“Blues In the Night"; “Miss You”; “Skylark”; “One Dozen Roses”; “Dearly Beloved”
1943 –“Why Don’t You Fall In Love With Me?"; “You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To"; “Murder He Says”
1944 –“I’ll Walk Alone”
1945 –“Sleigh Ride In July"; “Candy"; “Along the Navajo Trail”
1946 –“Personality”; “Shoo Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy"; “Laughing On the Outside (Crying On the Inside)";
“The Gypsy"; “All That Glitters Is Not Gold"; “Doin’ What Comes Natur’lly"; “You Keep Coming Back Like a
Song”
1947 –“For Sentimental Reasons”; “The Anniversary Song”; “I Wish I Didn’t Love You So”; “You Do”; “How
Soon Will I Be Seeing You”
1948 –“Buttons & Bows”; “Lavender Blue (Dilly Dilly)
1949 –“Baby, It’s Cold Outside”; “Dear Hearts and Gentle People”
1950 –“My Heart Cries For You”; “A Penny A Kiss”; “Sweet Violets”
7. Dinah Shore was an avid tennis player and it led to her second marriage
Dinah had a passion for tennis – as she learned the game as a child to gain strength in her right leg following her
bout with childhood polio. She found it was a fun and easy way to keep herself in shape. Shortly after her divorce
from the actor George Montgomery, she met Maurice F. Smith, a Palm Springs building contractor, on the tennis
courts. Smith was a good tennis player and he and Dinah were constant singles opponents and constant doubles
partners. She married him on May 26, 1963. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a love match and Dinah was subjected to
extreme anxiety from Smith, who criticized everything she did. They divorced less than a year later and Dinah
vowed never again to marry.
8. Dinah Shore (and tennis) played a role in the love match of Frank & Barbara Sinatra
In Barbara Sinatra’s 2011 book, “Lady Blue Eyes,” she says that she first got to know Frank Sinatra because of
Dinah Shore and tennis. Frank Sinatra invited Dinah to play with him and Spiro Agnew and asked her to find a
fourth for mixed doubles. Dinah invited the then-Barbara Marx. Frank and Barbara’s relationship grew from
there and they eventually married at the Annenberg Estate in July 1976.
9. During her lifetime, Dinah Shore won 9 Emmy Awards
Dinah Shore still leads the list of female performers with the most Emmy Awards. Of all performers, only Carl
Reiner has as many. Dinah won nearly all of her Emmys for her variety music programs of the 1950s. She also
was the recipient of a Golden Globe Award and a Peabody Award.
10. Dinah Shore graduated with a degree in Sociology from Vanderbilt University
Dinah Shore reluctantly went to college and earned a degree in Sociology, even though her passion was music.
Her father, Solomon Shore, said he wanted his daughter to have something in her head when the music stopped.
By all accounts, she was a well-liked and good student who enjoyed college sports and dances. She was a
member of the Chi chapter of the Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority. She graduated in 1938.
11. Though Dinah Shore never considered herself a “Women’s Libber”, she was appalled that women in
professional golf were making about 1/6th the money that men made
Dinah’s intention to increase the winner’s purse for women’s golf led her to host the Colgate-Dinah Shore
Women’s Circle LPGA Tournament starting in 1972. Television networks began broadcasting the tournament
(now known as the Kraft Nabisco Championship) at Mission Hills Country Club. By 1976, the Dinah Shore
Tournament was pulling a higher TV audience than the U.S. Men’s Open and women golfers were making about
1/3rd what men were making. The money differential had been cut in half because of Dinah Shore’s involvement
and belief in the cause. One other interesting tidbit about Dinah Shore and golf: Dinah used to wear her golf
outfits at least one size too large. She said the clothes hang on you and people watching the game at home would
say, ‘Gosh, it looks like she’s losing weight!’
12. Dinah Shore was a “Leap Year Baby”
During her lifetime, she claimed she was born on March 1, 1917, but after her death it was learned that her real
birth date was February 29, 1916.
13. The IRS’s Uniform Rule was originally known as the “Dinah Shore Rule”
The IRS challenged Dinah Shore’s deduction for the dresses that she was wearing on her television show, the
“Dinah Shore Chevy Show.” Dinah explained that the frocks were business expenses. The IRS said they were not
deductible because she could wear them to parties and galas and they would not be considered “uniforms” since
they could be worn when she was not performing. Dinah explained that the dresses were designed specifically for
her to be standing on stage, and they were very tight, especially through the hips. When the IRS scoffed, she sat
in a chair in one of the dresses, and the dress ripped apart, proving her point. Deduction granted.
14. Dinah Shore was the first modern “Cougar”
In the early 1970s, Dinah became romantically involved with the rugged, handsome actor Burt Reynolds who
was more than 20 years younger. Their relationship provided lots of tabloid fodder because of their age
difference. Reynolds was a macho up-and-coming actor with award nominations for the movie, “Deliverance,”
and worldwide fame for his nude centerfold in the woman’s magazine, Cosmopolitan in 1972. Their romance
lasted for most of the 1970s and they remained very good friends for the rest of Dinah’s life. Upon her death
Reynolds said, “She was the sunshine in my life and millions and millions of others. She is the only person I ever
knew who had nothing bad to say about anyone."
15. Dinah Shore is buried in two places
After her death, 1Ú2 of her cremated remains were entombed at Hillside Memorial Park in Los Angeles where
her famous epitaph reads: “Loved by all who knew her and millions who never did.” The other half of Dinah
Shore is buried at Desert Memorial Park on the Cathedral City/Rancho Mirage border.
Visitors and newcomers to the Palm Springs Valley notice the ubiquitous palm trees that line our streets and dot
our landscape. For many of these visitors, the palm tree equates to being in a vacation wonderland, because of
their tropical and subtropical vibe.
There are 2,500 species of palms worldwide, but surprisingly only 11 are native to North America. Here’s a look
at the five most common palm trees you will see in the Palm Springs Valley.
California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) is really the only real native palm tree to our valley. The genus name
honors first U.S. President George Washington and filifera is from Latin, meaning “thread bearing.” It is the
palm that the city of Palm Springs is named after. For centuries, this tree provided shelter, clothing and food for
the indigenous Cahuilla Indians that lived throughout the valley. The fruit of the fan palm was eaten raw, cooked
or ground into flour for cakes. The palm fronds were used to make sandals, thatch roofs and baskets. The stems
of the palm frond were used to make utensils for cooking and cutting. The California Fan Palm can grow up to 59
feet tall. It is seen ornamentally on almost every street in the valley as well as in every yard. The trees can live
from 80 to 250 years.
Date Palm (Phoenix Dactyilfera) has been an important tree in the Palm Springs Valley for well over a century. It
is not known where this species originated, but archaeologists have found that the tree and its fruit had long been
a staple of life in Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt as far back as 4000 B.C. The U.S. Department of Agriculture
first introduced date palm seeds to farmers in the valley as early as 1900, because the climate here was similar to
deserts in the Middle East.
The easiest way to tell the difference between the Date Palm and the Fan Palm is to look at the top of the tree.
The Date Palm frond is feather-shaped and the trunk of the tree is knobby. Farmers here have had great success
with the Date Palm over the past century, especially in the eastern part of the valley. Currently, the Palm Springs
Valley is the largest producer of dates in the western hemisphere. Every February since 1947, Indio hosts the
National Date Festival to celebrate the harvest of the date crop. There are more than 250,000 date palms in the
area that produce 35 million pounds of dates each year. Our climate here is nearly perfect for growing dates.
Commercial fruit production is possible only where there is a long, hot growing season with daily maximum
temperatures of 90°F and virtually no rain.
In recent years, the majestic Date Palm has moved up-valley to grace our main roadways, median islands and
new commercial centers.
Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia Robusta) is also seen in the Palm Springs Valley, but is not a native palm.
While closely related to the California Fan Palm, the Mexican Fan Palm has a narrower trunk, grows faster and is
taller than the California Fan Palm. The Mexican Fan Palm can grow to 82 feet tall. This palm is native to
northwest Mexico (Sonora and Baja Sur). They were first imported to Los Angeles, California, in the early 1930s
to beautify the city in preparation for the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics.
Queen Palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana) or Cocos Palm is seen in many housing developments and parks as an
ornamental tree in the valley. A native to South America, it is a medium growth palm, with a smooth solitary
grey trunk and topped with long, gracefully arching, bright glossy green or dark green, feather-like leaves. It is a
relative of the most widely grown palm tree in the world, the Coconut Palm. Queen Palms can grow to heights of
40 feet tall and are moderately drought-tolerant. It is sensitive to high winds and hurricanes. The leaves break and
topple over in high wind because of its weak shallow root system.
Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) has recently become a popular ornamental plant for many residents in the Palm
Springs Valley, but it is not really a palm tree at all. It is a Cycad, a family of plants that originated on earth
during the Jurassic period, millions of years ago.
Sago Palms are distantly related to both ferns and palms, with feather-shaped fronds of dark green. Sago Palms
are short and very slow growing. They are no more than 20 feet tall when fully mature, which can take from 50100 years. While Sago Palms are generally drought-tolerant, they are not as heat-tolerant. Valley residents find
best success with Sago Palms if they cover or shade them in summers. Sago Palms are also poisonous to most
animals, so pet owners should be wary as to where they plant them.
In a community long known for the visits of presidents, royalty and entertainment icons, Rancho Mirage,
California, once again prepares to welcome the world. The Annenberg estate, known as Sunnylands, has
provided intrigue to the community as passersby ponder the lush green grass that peeks from behind the pink wall
and lines of Tamarisk trees. In early 2012, the Annenberg Foundation Trust will begin operation of the
Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands while also opening the doors of the historic estate and adjacent Sunnylands
Center and Gardens to visitors from around the world.
The estate has been an important part of the community for nearly 50 years, since Walter and Leonore
Annenberg called upon architect A. Quincy Jones to build their winter home in the desert. A publishing giant –
The Philadelphia Inquirer, TV Guide, Seventeen magazine – and his bride called Pennsylvania home, but their
hearts were in the California desert. Walter visited the area years earlier and Leonore grew up in Hollywood, long
aware of the draw of the valley.
They filled their home with a world-class art collection, furnishings by the leading designers of the time and,
most importantly, with friends. They counted among them presidents of the U.S., heads of state from several
foreign countries and leaders from government, business, media, science and the arts. Here, they found an oasis
for reflection, quiet relaxation, unparalleled hospitality and conversations on topics of national and international
importance. Guests enjoyed the company of the Annenbergs and other friends. They swam, played golf and
tennis, fished, strolled the grounds and found time for relaxation, for solace and reflection.
Walter and Leonore understood the value of time spent in a quiet setting with an opportunity to reflect. As a
couple, and as individuals, Walter and Leonore spent time and a fortune impacting global, national and local
problems, and providing opportunities for others to do so as well. Upon their passing, the Annenbergs directed
that Sunnylands, their home in the desert, forever be used to advance world peace and facilitate international
agreement by continuing the tradition of convening powerful global figures for private retreats to discuss ways in
which problems could be resolved, difficulties overcome and solutions reached. Additionally, it was their desire
that the public should have access to Sunnylands to learn about its unique place in history.
Their vision is being fulfilled as the trustees of the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands create a vibrant
institution to serve a new generation of global leadership. The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands will host retreats
for U.S. and world leaders, along with leaders and distinguished practitioners in education, philanthropy, science,
medicine, arts and culture. The Sunnylands Center and Gardens has been added adjacent to the historic estate,
and will welcome the public, free of charge, to learn more about the historic significance of Sunnylands while
also providing the unique setting of an art garden with 1.25 miles of walking paths. The areas of massed plants
reflect the brushstroke technique used in the Impressionist and Post Impressionist paintings of which the
Annenbergs were so fond. Tours of the historic estate will depart from Sunnylands Center and tickets will be
available for purchase by reservation.
The trustees have undertaken a complete restoration of the historic Mid-Century Modern Annenberg home. It
will remain a prime example of the architecture for which this community is renowned. The interiors by William
Haines and Ted Graber remain, and the nine-hole golf course designed by Dick Wilson is restored to its 1964
design.
Guests of the Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands will work and relax in the same rooms where President Ronald
Reagan first listened to Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev address the American people in the spirit of
conciliation; where President George H. W. Bush hosted a state dinner for the Prime Minister of Japan; and
where Walter and Leonore conceived of such programs and philanthropic initiatives as a $50 million donation to
the United Negro College Fund. One can only imagine the other landmark decisions that were imagined and
discussed at Sunnylands. In the spirit of the Annenberg tradition, the retreats will be nonpartisan and will
welcome all ideas, thoughts and opinions.
The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands features the stunning new Sunnylands Center and Gardens designed by
Frederick Fisher & Partners with gardens designed by the Office of James Burnett. The visitor center serves as a
point of entry to the estate while also providing education for the public about the history and significance of
Sunnylands. The project has been awarded LEED Gold for its innovative environmentally-sound construction
and procedures including a solar field for electrical power, a system of geothermal wells for heating and air
conditioning and low-water usage plantings. At the historic estate, water and power demand is being reduced
dramatically through a state-of-the-art irrigation system and a new lake circulation system. There is also a
composting program for grounds maintenance. Retrofitting of the house and estate are being accomplished while
carefully considering the historic landscape. Both the center and the estate have been selected as model projects
for the Sustainable Sites Initiative.
The mystique of Sunnylands has been the private 200 acres behind the pink walls at the intersection of Bob Hope
and Frank Sinatra Drives, the family who called it home, and the visitors who discreetly arrived at its gates.
Those gates are about to open as the most recent example of the extraordinary philanthropy of Walter and
Leonore Annenberg and their children and grandchildren who make up the Board of Trustees of the Annenberg
Foundation Trust at Sunnylands. Current world leaders will arrive to help build a better world. Future world
leaders will take a tour, learning, perhaps for the first time, of the work of this fascinating family, and decide to
follow their own path of philanthropy and patriotism.
Sunnylands Center and Gardens is located at 37977 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. Information on the
opening on the Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands, Sunnylands Center hours, tour descriptions, tour pricing and
tour reservations can be found at www.sunnylands.org.
Rancho Mirage has a variety of lodging options, from world-class, award-winning destination resorts to midrange hotels and a casino hotel.
The Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention and Visitors Authority (the region’s tourism bureau) and the city’s
tourism/marketing director, along with the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce, continue to successfully
market the area as a resort destination, and this earned the city hosting duties in a number of national events and
major conventions.
Award-Winning Resorts
Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa is a nationally acclaimed resort that blends romance with restaurants, sparkling
pools with spas, golf courses and tennis courts. The resort offers enhanced luxurious amenities and familyfriendly vacations with its new “Splashtopia” water features for young and old alike.
450 rooms
53,000 total square feet of meeting/function space (12,000 outdoors)
Toll Free: (800) 458-8786 Phone: (760) 568-2727
Website: www.rancholaspalmas.com
The Westin Mission Hills Resort
Surrounded by Mission Hills Country Club, the 360-acre resort was designed with families in mind. The
Moroccan-style resort is surrounded by desert wildflowers and painted canyons. Conveniently located one mile
from Interstate 10 in Rancho Mirage, it is the host hotel for the Annual Kraft Nabisco LPGA Tournament.
512 rooms
100,000 total square feet of meeting/function space (35,000 outdoors)
Toll Free: (800) WESTIN1 Phone: (760) 328-5955
Website: www.westin.com
Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa
Among the city’s top tourism attractions, the Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa (32-250 Bob Hope Drive) is a
full-amenity casino that features over 1,000 state-of-the-art gambling machines, 46 gaming tables and a highlimit gaming area. The casino also includes six restaurants and a cabaret-style lounge.
350 rooms, 15 floors
15,000 total square feet of meeting space
Toll Free: (888) 999-1995
Website: www.hotwatercasino.com
The Ritz Carlton, Rancho Mirage (Coming in 2011)
Elegantly enveloped within the Santa Rosa Mountain Range, The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage is located on a
650-foot bluff overlooking world-famous Palm Springs and a picturesque valley.
This luxurious Palm Springs hotel boasting 260 guest rooms with 30 suites, is thoughtfully-designed to
complement its desert mountain location by featuring natural elements of stone, wood and fire – which reflect the
local landscape, hues and culture.
This exceptional Palm Springs hotel in California offers guests a true luxury desert experience, while providing
convenient access to world-class shopping and dining.
Hilton Garden Inn
120 rooms
2,500 total square feet of meeting/function space
Toll Free: 800-CALL-HGI Phone: (760) 776-9700
Website: www.palmspringsranchomirage.gardeninn.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
80 rooms
1,450 total square feet of meeting/function space (700 outdoors)
Toll Free: (800) 456-4000 Phone: (760) 340-5516
Motel 6 Rancho Mirage
103 rooms
Toll Free: (800) 466-8356 Phone: (760) 324-8475
Website: www.motel6.com
RESTAURANTS - AMERICAN
Applebee’s
71-740 Highway 111 • (760) 674-0761
Aspen Mills Bakery & Cafe
71100 Highway 111 • (760) 836-0608
Babe’s Bar-B-Que Grill & Brewhouse
The River at Rancho Mirage* • (760) 346-8738
Burgers & Beer Monterey
Marketplace* • (760) 202-4522
The Cheesecake Factory
The River at Rancho Mirage* • (760) 404-1400
Goody's Cafe Country
Club Village* • (760) 346-2604
International House of Pancakes
Monterey Marketplace* • (760) 770-5686
Marie Callender’s
69-830 Highway 111 • (760) 328-0844
Mimi’s Cafe
71-861 Highway 111 • (760) 836-3905
The Palms Café
69930 Highway 111 • (760) 770-1614
PokerDeli
Agua Caliente Casino•Resort•Spa* • (888) 999-1995
R Bar at Rancho Las Palmas
41-000 Bob Hope Drive • (760) 568-2727
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Spirits
Monterey Marketplace* • (760) 324-8310
Ruby’s Diner
71-885 Highway 111 • (760) 836-0788
Season’s Grill at Westin Mission Hills Resort
71-333 Dinah Shore Drive • (760) 328-5955
Wet Bar
Agua Caliente Casino•Resort•Spa* • (888) 999-1995
Yard House Rancho MIrage
The River at Rancho Mirage* • (760) 779-1415
RESTAURANTS - CALIFORNIAN
Acqua Pazza - a California Bistro
The River at Rancho Mirage* • (760) 862-9800
BluEmber at Rancho Las Palmas
41-000 Bob Hope Drive • (760) 568-2727
RESTAURANTS - CHINESE
Emperor Asian Buffet
69600 Highway 111 • (760) 328-9200
Lotus Chinese
Restaurant Pavillions* • (760) 202-8877
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
The River at Rancho Mirage* • (760) 776-4912
Panda Express
Monterey Marketplace* • (760) 321-5738
Shanghai Inn
Country Club Village* • (760) 568-5812
RESTAURANTS - COFFEE HOUSE/LIGHT FARE
Brandini Toffee
Rancho Las Palmas Shopping Center* • (760) 200-1598
Java Caliente
Agua Caliente Casino•Resort•Spa* • (888) 999-1995
Juice It Up!
Monterey Marketplace* • (760) 202-7713
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
The River at Rancho Mirage* • (760) 346-2929
Seattle’s Best Coffee at Borders Books & Music
The River at Rancho Mirage* • (760)779-1314
Starbucks
The River at Rancho Mirage* • (760) 776-1844
Starbucks
Country Club Village* • (760) 341-4925
Swiss Donut
Country Club Village* • (760) 346-5888
Tulip Hill Winery
The River at Rancho Mirage* • (760) 568-5678
RESTAURANTS - CONTINENTAL
Francesco’s Café
72-047 Dinah Shore Drive, C-1 • (760) 202-4425
Shame On The Moon Restaurant
69-950 Frank Sinatra Drive • (760) 324-5515
Wally’s Desert Turtle
71-775 Highway 111 • (760) 568-9321
Waters Café
Agua Caliente Casino•Resort•Spa* • (888) 999-1995
RESTAURANTS - ENGLISH
Lord Fletcher Inn
70-385 Highway 111 • (760) 328-1161
RESTAURANTS - FAST FOOD
McDonald’s
Monterey Marketplace* • (760) 202-6894
Subway
Monterey Marketplace* • (760) 328-4078
Wendy’s
Monterey Marketplace* • (760) 321-8614
RESTAURANTS - GOURMET TAKE-OUT
The Honey Baked Ham Company - Carry-out
71-634 Highway 111 • (760) 346-3894
Jennifer's Kitchen
70225 Highway 111, Suite A • (760) 324-3904
RESTAURANTS - ICE CREAM
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
The River at Rancho Mirage* • (760) 779-1823
RESTAURANTS - ICE CREAM/YOGURT
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Golden Spoon
Country Club Village* • (760) 340-0402
Swirl Cup Yogurt
Monterey Marketplace* • (760) 770-6001
Yummi Yogurt
Rancho Las Palmas Shopping Center* • (760) 341-0900
RESTAURANTS - INTERNATIONAL
Grand Palms Buffet
Agua Caliente Casino•Resort•Spa* • (888) 999-1995
RESTAURANTS - ITALIAN
Alberto’s Ristorante
71-416 Highway 111 • (760) 346-3221
Amici Italian Trattoria
71-380 Highway 111 • (760) 341-0738
D'Carlo’s Italian Café
Rancho Las Palmas Shopping Center* • (760) 340-4444
Papa Mario’s Pizzeria
The River at Rancho Mirage* • (760) 862-9898
Ristorante Donatella
71-511 Highway 111 • (760) 773-6434
The Slice - NY Style Pizzeria Ristorante
Monterey Marketplace* • (760) 202-3122
RESTAURANTS - JAPANESE
Fuu Rin Sushi Restaurant
Rancho Las Palmas Shopping Center* • (760) 837-0108
Hibachi Steak House & Sushi Bar
71-680 Highway 111, #A • (760) 674-0078
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse
69-838 Highway 111 • (760) 324-1717
Midori
Pavillions* • (760) 202-8186
Sushi Manbo
Monterey Marketplace* • (760) 202-6131
RESTAURANTS - MEDITERRANEAN/GREEK
Bella Vista at the Westin Mission Hills Resort
71-333 Dinah Shore Drive • (760) 328-5955
Garbanzo Bar and Grill
Country Club Village* • (760) 340-0006
RESTAURANTS - MEXICAN/SOUTHWESTERN
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
The River at Rancho Mirage* • (760) 674-9380
Las Casuelas Nuevas 7
0-050 Highway 111 • (760) 328-8844
Maracas Monterey
Marketplace* • (760) 321-1001
RESTAURANTS - PACIFIC RIM
Bananaz Tropical Grill
69934 Highway 111 • (760) 324-5613
Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion
71-959 Highway 111 • (760) 340-9044
RESTAURANTS - SEAFOOD
The Crab Pot Restaurant and Bar
70-030 Highway 111 • (760) 321-7635
RESTAURANTS - STEAKHOUSE
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse
The River at Rancho Mirage* • (760) 776-6685
Stuart’s
69640 Highway 111 • (760) 459-3310
The Steakhouse
Agua Caliente Casino•Resort•Spa* • (888) 999-1995
RESTAURANTS - THAI
Bangkok Five
70-026 Highway 111 • (760) 770-9508
Thai Smile of Rancho Mirage
Rancho Las Palmas Shopping Center* • (760) 341-6565
GOLF COURSES
The Club at Morningside (private)
39-033 Morningside Drive
(760) 321-1555
Full Length, 18 Holes
Desert Island Golf & Country Club (private)
71-777 Frank Sinatra Drive
(760) 328-2111
Full Length, 18 Holes
Mission Hills Country Club (private)
34-600 Mission Hills Drive
(760) 324-9400
Three Full-Length, 18-Hole Championship Courses
Mission Hills North (public)
70-705 Ramon Road
(760) 770-2908
The Gary Player Signature Course
Full Length, 18 Holes
Rancho Las Palmas Country Club (semi-private)
42-000 Bob Hope Drive
(760) 862-4551
Three 9-hole courses played in three 18-hole combinations. Only hotel guests and club members can play these
courses.
Rancho Mirage Country Club (public)
38-500 Bob Hope Drive
(760) 324-4711
Full Length, 18 Holes
The Springs Club (private)
1 Duke Drive
(760) 328-0590
Full Length, 18 Holes
Designed by Desmond Muirhead
Sunrise Country Club (private)
71-601 Country Club Drive
(760) 328-1139
Executive, 18 Holes
Designed by Ted Robinson
Tamarisk Country Club (private)
70-240 Frank Sinatra Drive
(760) 328-2141
Full Length, 18 Holes.
Designed by William F. & William P. Bell. Redesigned by Ted Robinson in 1972, followed by Ron Fream in
1981.
Thunderbird Country Club (private)
70-612 Highway 111
(760) 328-2161
Full Length, 18 Holes
The Westin Mission Hills Resort (public)
71-333 Dinah Shore Drive
(760) 328-3198
The Pete Dye Resort Course
Full-Length, 18-Hole Championship Course
Rancho Mirage is fortunately located in the center of the Coachella Valley, making it convenient to get to
medical appointments anywhere in the Valley. Rancho Mirage is mainly served by two hospitals: Eisenhower
Medical Center in Rancho Mirage and Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs.
Eisenhower Medical Center
Situated on 130 acres in Rancho Mirage, Eisenhower Medical Center is the only nonprofit, comprehensive
healthcare institution in the Coachella Valley. Distinguished nationally in 2005 as a “100 Top Hospital” by
Solucient®, the market leader for benchmarks and trends in business healthcare, the medical center is renowned
for its centers of excellence in orthopedics, cardiovascular care at the Eisenhower Smilow Heart Center and
oncology at the Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center. Eisenhower’s campus includes the 289-bed Eisenhower
Hospital, the Betty Ford Center at Eisenhower, the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center at Eisenhower and the
Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower. To meet the demands of a growing Coachella Valley,
Eisenhower is undergoing several construction projects including the new 160-bed Walter and Leonore
Annenberg Pavilion, expansion of the Tennity Emergency Department, the Stacey and Greg Renker Pavilion and
an ambulatory care center in La Quinta. For more information, visit www.emc.org.
Desert Regional Medical Center
Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs is a 397-bed tertiary hospital, including a Level II Trauma
Center, a Level III NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), the Comprehensive Cancer Center, acute rehabilitation,
cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, electrophysiology and the Institute for Clinical Orthopedics and
Neurosciences (ICON).DRMC also offers state-of-the-art medical equipment and cutting-edge technology,
including a 64-slice CT, PET, MRI, stereotactic surgery, IGRT, IMRT and digital mammography.
Desert Regional Medical Center is staffed by outstanding doctors, nurses, technicians and other professionals. In
addition, more than 300 volunteers contribute 70,000 hours to support the clinical staff and provide services to
the patients. Physicians and nurses are specially trained to provide this extraordinary level of care for patients
flown in from more than 800 square miles — reaching from the Arizona border to parts of Imperial County. For a
referral to the more than 400 physicians on the hospital’s medical staff, call 888-765-5274 or visit the hospital’s
website at www.desertmedctr.com.
There are many educational opportunities in Rancho Mirage and the surrounding areas. The city is serviced by
Palm Springs Unified School District and Desert Sands Unified School District. There are several schools located
within the City of Rancho Mirage.
Rancho Mirage Elementary School
42-985 Indian Trail Road
(760) 836-3680
Public School. Located in the Magnesia Falls Cove area. Grades K-5. School year 10 months beginning in
September. The curriculum offers an open learning environment in which children can learn at their own pace.
Marywood-Palm Valley School
J.B. Field Campus
35-525 DeVall Drive
(760) 328-0861
Website: www.mwpv.org
Private school. Grades preschool-12. Marywood-Palm Valley School is a private, non-denominational and coeducational college preparatory school located in Rancho Mirage whose mission fosters college prep education,
communication skills, character building and a cohesive school community. As the only non-denominational,
fully accredited private school in the Palm Springs area, the school has attracted an increasingly diverse student
body. The school promotes academic excellence with a commitment to small classes of 20 or fewer students.
Rancho Mirage YMCA Child Enrichment Center
71-251 Mirage Road
(760) 341-9622
Child care. Grades K-5. Supervised play and child enrichment programs. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, yearround. Includes snacks and field trips. Financial assistance available.
College of the Desert
43-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert
(760) 773-2589
Higher education. College of the Desert, located in nearby Palm Desert, is a two-year California State
Community College with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students per semester. Associate’s degrees and
certificate programs are offered in more than 70 areas of study. All who are high school graduates or 18 years of
age or older are eligible to attend.
Marilyn Bauer
Windermere Real Estate
Marilyn Bauer moved to the desert from Toronto, Canada, in 1991 and has been a Rancho Mirage resident since
1997. Marilyn has dual citizenship in the U.S. and Canada.
Prior to achieving her Real Estate License in 1997, Marilyn was Owner/Operator of Dakota Bar & Grill on El
Paseo. Community involvement is an effective way to give back to the many people and organizations and say
‘Thank You’ for their continued support and friendship. Marilyn joined the Rancho Mirage Chamber of
Commerce in 2002, has served as Past Chairman and Executive Director and currently serves as Commissioner
for the Rancho Mirage Historic Preservation Commission. Marilyn, a Premier Director with Windermere Real
Estate, specializes in Residential Real Estate with emphasis on ‘From Grand Places to Cozy Spaces....It’s all
about the Client.’
Jane Brady
Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage
Jane is the Director of Sales & Marketing for the Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage since 2006.
Originally from New York, Jane has worked for various hotels and destinations across the country. Jane has been
a member of the Rancho Mirage Chamber since 2006 and has served on their Board of Directors since 2009. Jane
also serves on the City of Rancho Mirage Tourism Advisory Committee.
Burt Carter
Desert Business Interiors
Born in Southern California into a large family, Burt Carter is the fourth child of six. He was taught at a young
age to have an inclusive attitude. He feels that this is important in the Chamber because we can’t help grow each
other’s businesses unless we feel like we are all involved. Burt’s parents taught by example the importance of
service to the community.
Although Burt lived the majority of his life in California, he moved to Alaska at the age of 19 to fulfill a
childhood dream to visit the last frontier. He had a working tour for 3 years. Burt started with Anchorage (the
largest city) and ended his tour living 33 miles above the Arctic Circle in a small Eskimo village called Kotzebue.
It was through his volunteer work that he met most of the people he associated with. Burt found employment and
living accommodations there through networking.
Burt thinks of the Chamber of Commerce as a big family that is trying to better a community. We have many
different personalities and interests with one common goal, to better the business in Rancho Mirage. Hard work,
good communication skills, a happy attitude, leadership and ability to be a team player are all key.
Colleen A. Charrette, CPA
Colleen has been a member of the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce since 1990 when she opened her
accounting practice at Bob Hope and Highway 111 where the river is now located. She has been a member of the
Board of Directors since 1991 and has held all officer positions including Chairman in 1996 and 2005. Colleen is
very dedicated to accomplishing the Board of Directors’ goals for the Chamber, as well as setting new goals for
the continued growth and success of the Chamber. In her free time, Colleen works as a race official for various
organizations, plays pool in a local billiard league, and walks her dogs, Cody and Lucky.
Matthew Creighton
Thai Smile of Rancho Mirage
Matthew moved to the desert about three years ago, after buying the Thai Smile restaurant at Rancho Las Palmas
Shopping Center. A native of Alberta, Canada, Matthew graduated from New York’s Culinary Institute of
America and later received his degree in hotel/restaurant management from Cal Poly Pomona. Matthew has
worked in most every capacity in restaurants and is also proficient with computer programming. Matthew, his
wife Irene, and their six-year-old son Bennett, make their home in Palm Desert.
Andres Delgado
Las Casuelas Nuevas
A native of the Coachella Valley, Andres was born at Desert Hospital (now Desert Regional Medical Center) and
grew up in Rancho Mirage from the age of 3. Andres’ parents, Joaquin and Sharon Delgado, own and operate Las
Casuelas Nuevas. At age 13, Andres started in the kitchen, at age 15 he became a busser, at 18 a server and host
and eventually a bartender. A Palm Desert High School graduate in 1998, Andres attended San Diego State
before moving to Santa Barbara to attend the Hotel, Restaurant and Culinary Program at Santa Barbara City
College. While in Santa Barbara, Andres met his wife, Tajah. In December 2003 Andres and Tajah moved to the
Valley where he became a manager at the restaurant shortly after. In 2007, Andres was promoted to General
Manager and a minority Owner. Andres has been a Chamber Board Director since January 2008.
Stacia Doyle
Provident Bank
Stacia M. Doyle was born in Encino, California, in 1962. She has been a desert resident and banker since 1980.
Stacia worked at Bank of America for 23 years and has been with Provident Bank for over 7 years. As a banker,
Stacia has worked in almost every capacity in banking from that of teller to a manger and everything in between.
Stacia is currently the Vice President and Branch Manager of Provident Bank in Rancho Mirage. Stacia has 3
children and a wonderful husband who is also a banker.
As a long time Chamber member, Stacia is excited to be more involved and become an integral member of one of
the many task forces associated with the Chamber. Stacia will bring her vast knowledge of the financial industry
to the table in order to assist the Chamber membership. Community involvement is Stacia’s priority.
Luz Gonzalez
El Paseo Bank
Luz Gonzalez began her banking career over nine years ago, initially working at Wells Fargo and Alliance
Federal Credit Union in Lubbock, TX. While in Texas, Luz was very active in her church, serving as a youth
minister for several years along with teaching Sunday School. She is currently an Assistant Vice President and
Branch Manager for El Paseo Bank in Rancho Mirage. Luz has held several different positions with the bank that
include Teller, Assistant Operations Manager and Operations Manager. She recently participated in Leadership
Coachella Valley, graduating in 2010. In her free time, Luz enjoys the company of her six-year-old son and
organizing family gatherings.
Chris Jack
Applebee’s Rancho Mirage
Chris Jack was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. As a member of the Choctaw Indian Tribe, his roots run deep
in the state of Oklahoma. After attending the University of Oklahoma, he packed his bags and moved west to the
Los Angeles area where he met a beautiful, kind woman that he just had to marry. They now have two children
Kyle, 8 and Charlotte, 5.
Five years ago, he had the opportunity to move to the desert to manage the Black Angus Steakhouse, a company
he had worked at for 6 years. Unfortunately, the recession hit the business hard and the only Black Angus in the
Valley closed its doors in March of 2009, along with 18 other locations throughout the Southwest. After 10 years
with the company he had to move on. He soon began working for Applebee’s Grill and Bar in November of 2009
and has worked at the Rancho Mirage location since then.
Linda J. Long
Lamar Outdoor Advertising
Linda Long has been a Coachella Valley resident since 2000, relocating from Ohio. She resides in Palm Desert
with her husband, Doug, and 2 dogs Godiva & Kody. She has 2 daughters. Kristina, a pediatrician in the Navy,
currently serving in 29 Palms, along with her husband, David, and daughter, Isabel. Daughter Karolyn will be
starting her Junior year at Azusa University in Azusa, CA. Linda is a Senior Account Executive with Lamar
Outdoor Advertising. She has been serving on the Board since 2006 and is a Past Chairman.
Pat Manhart
Advanced Hearing Systems
Pat and her husband, Joe, have owned Advanced Hearing Systems at the Rancho Las Palmas Shopping Center
for 11 years and have recently opened a second location near Sun City in the Stater Bros. Shopping Center. She
has been serving the hearing impaired since 1959. Pat taught hearing aid dispensing at Cerritos Community
College for three years, and has two children and three grandchildren following her footsteps. In 2008, Pat and
Joe were honored as the Rancho Mirage Distinguished Citizens of the Year. Through the Starkey Hearing
Foundation, they have served in 15 countries fitting needy children with hearing aids. They have also held 4
missions in the Coachella Valley fitting over 400 underprivileged children. This is their passion. They have
belonged to the Chambers of Commerce in each city they have had a business. She was Chairwoman of the
Rancho Mirage Chamber Board in 2010. She believes the Chamber is the heartbeat of the city. Pat and Joe
Manhart live in Thunderbird Heights in Rancho Mirage.
Virginia Nelson
Desert Radio Group
Virginia Nelson grew up in a small town in Northern Wisconsin, where the local radio station was also her
family’s business. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with a Bachelor’s Degree in
Psychology and Sociology. The family business was in her blood, and she ended up making a career in the radio
industry. Having worked in local sales with radio stations in Wisconsin, Virginia moved to Southern California in
1991. She worked in Palm Springs for a brief time, then moved on to Riverside and San Bernardino. In 1995, she
ventured into national radio sales with Interep in Los Angeles, and then with CBS Radio. Virginia returned to the
Coachella Valley in 2005 to join the Desert Radio Group. She is Director of Sales for their cluster of six radio
stations: KCLB 93.7 FM, The Eagle 106.9 FM, U-92.7 FM, K-NEWS 94.3 FM, KXPS 1010 Sports AM, and
1270 AM Recuerdo.
Her education definitely contributes to her success in sales, as Virginia is a self-described student of human
behavior. She prides herself on striving to be a leader by example and mentoring, and also believes in continual
learning and growth.
Sheldon Robinson
Robinson Marketing Enterprises
Sheldon operates Robinson Marketing Enterprises, which markets products and develops property. He was
formerly Senior Vice President for Stores and Senior Vice President for Marketing of the Home Department for
RH Macy Inc., where he merchandised and developed the “cellar” concept at Macy’s West in San Francisco.
Sheldon is a former member and Board Director of the Sacramento Chamber of Commerce and served as
President of the Sacramento Downtown Merchants Association for over three years. He is a member and Past
President of the Rotary Club of Rancho Mirage. Sheldon is the author of the recently published book, Wake Up
America: Your Alarm is Ringing. He co-founded and is the Chief Financial Officer of the Nurses Crisis
Foundation, a group formed to help solve the nursing shortage in the Coachella Valley. In addition, Sheldon is a
member of the Public Relations committee of the Joslyn Center.
Charles Townsend
Charles Townsend Collection
Charles Townsend has been a resident of Rancho Mirage for the past 15 years. He moved here from Pasadena,
CA, where he lived and ran The Charles Townsend Collection, a furniture and accessories store, for 25 years.
Charles and Gordon Moller, Rancho Mirage City Councilman and Past Mayor, have been partners for 39 years.
They opened their business in Rancho Mirage 10 years ago when they purchased property for their store. Charles
is a supporter of many local charities and a Past Board Member of the Desert Rainbow Foundation, an
educational scholarship program. Charles has served as a Director of the Chamber Board for the past five years.
Ann Ventura
Eisenhower Medical Center
Director of Development of the Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation for the past three years, Ann started her
career in fundraising over 20 years ago at the University of Southern California as Assistant Athletic Director.
Ann spent 11 years in Washington, D.C., and continued there with the University of Southern California as
Administrator of the Undergraduate Washington Semester Program. In addition, Ann was Vice President of the
Fund for America Studies, a college summer program that brought students to D.C. from colleges across the
United States. When in D.C., she served on the George H. Bush Inaugural Committee. When living in
Connecticut, Ann worked in development for Fairfield University. Before moving to Rancho Mirage, she was
Director of Development for six years at Saint John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, CA.
ABCEFGHILMOPRST
Accountants
Animal Services
Architects
Arts/Crafts
Automotive - Sales
Automotive - Service
Business
Cemetary
Communications/Broadcasting
Community Center
Education
Financial
Flooring/Wallcovering
Florist
Graphic Company
Grocery Store
Health
Home Maintenance/Improvement
Insurance
Lodging
Miscellaneous
Moving/Storage
Museum
Organizations - Non-Profit
Painting
Plumbing/Heating/AC
Real Estate
Recreation
Restaurants
Retail/Shopping
Senior Services
Shipping/Postal Services
Transportation
Accountants
Lund & Guttry LLP
39700 Bob Hope Drive, #309
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-568-2242
Fax: 760-346-8891
www.lundandguttry.com
Accountants
PB Patio
71-572 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-341-4236
Fax: 760-748-2249
www.pbpatio.com
Animal Services
The Pet Hotel at Barkingham Palace
34-550 Spyder Circle
Palm Desert, CA
92211
760-537-1172
Fax: 760-537-1178
www.thepethotelatbarkinghampalace.com
Architects
Holt Architecture
70-225 Highway 111, Ste. D
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-328-5280
Fax: 760-328-5281
www.holtarchitects.net
Arts/Crafts
Allan Pitchko Galleries
70-125 Hwy. 111
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-324-9595
Arts/Crafts
Coda Gallery
73-151 E Paseo
Palm Desert, CA
92260
760-346-4661
Fax: 760-776-4010
www.codagallery.com
Arts/Crafts
A Gallery Fine Art
73-956 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA
92260
760-346-8885
Fax: 760-773-0655
www.agalleryfineart.com
Automotive - Sales
Cathedral City Auto Center - Palm Springs Subaru/Palm Springs Volvo
67-977 E. Palm Canyon Drive.
Cathedral City, CA
92234
760-321-6600
Fax: 760-328-6298
www.palmspringsvolvo.com
Automotive - Service
Duncan Emmons Auto Body
71-446 Hwy. 11
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-346-1904
Fax: 760-346-5598
Automotive - Service
Elephant Car Wash
71490 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-346-3538
Fax: 760-568-0861
elephantcarwash.com/website/
Business
Pat's Lighting and Lamps
70-025 Hwy. 11
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-770-0449
www.patslighting.com
Cemetary
Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks & Mortuaries
69855 E. Ramon Road
Cathedral City, CA
92234
760-328-3137
Fax: 760-324-1715
www.forestlawn.com
Communications/Broadcasting
Craig Wireless
71-7181 Hwy. 111
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-346-3282
Fax: 760-346-1995
www.craig4g.com
Community Center
Mission Hills Country Club
34-600 Mission Hills Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-324-9400
Fax: 760-324-9230
www.missionhills.com
Education
Victory Christian Center
34-500 Bob Hope Dr.
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-328-3313
Fax: 760-324-4164
www.victorychristian.org
Financial
M. Clark Financial
74770 Highway 111, Ste. 104
Suite 104
Indian Wells, CA
92210
760-341-8932 #101
www.mclarkfinancial.com
Financial
Compass Rose Financial Planning
5 San Marino Circle
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-321-5305
Fax: 760-406-4951
www.compassrosefp.com
Financial
Provident Bank
71-991 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-340-5644
Fax: 760-346-6243
www.myprovident.com
Flooring/Wallcovering
Carpet Empire Plus
67555 E. Palm Canyon Dr.
Cathedral City, CA
92234
760-324-9797
Fax: 760-324-0043
www.carpetempireplus.com
Florist
Rancho Mirage Florist
70053 Hwy. 111
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-324-9984
Fax: 760-770-7774
www.ranchomirageflorist.com
Florist
Plants 4 U
71-572 Hwy. 111
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-773-3321
Fax: 760-773-3571
www.plants4urm.com
Graphic Company
MizaniMedia.com
P.O. Box 398
Palm Springs, CA
92263
888-788-4940
Fax: 415-276-4517
www.mizanidesign.com
Grocery Store
Clark's Nutrition & Natural Foods Market
34175 Monterey Avenue
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-324-4626
Fax: 760-686-1235
www.clarksnutrition.com
Health
Law Offices of Roland D. Reinhard, M.D., A.P.C.
39700 Bob Hope Dr. Ste. 202
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-341-2360
Fax: 760-346-5940
www.desertpainmanagement.com
Health
West Dermatology - Pamela A. Broska M.D.
72785 Frank Sinatra Dr. St. 106
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-969-5900
Fax: 760-776-8640
www.westdermatology.com
Health
Desert Regional Medical Center
1150 N. Indian Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA
92263
760-323-6790
Fax: 760-223-6560
www.desertregional.com
Health
Caring Hands of the Desert
71511 Hwy. 111, Suite 1
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-341-7160
Fax: 760-341-7194
www.caringhandsofthedesert.com
Health
Eisenhower Urgent Care
72780 Country Club Drive, Suite 203
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-340-3911
Fax: 760-773-1850
www.emc.org
Health
Betty Ford Center
39000 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-773-4342
Fax: 760-674-3342
www.bettyfordcenter.org
Health
Country Villa Rancho Mirage Healthcare Center
39950 Vista Del Sol
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-340-0053
Fax: 760-341-6523
www.countryvillahealth.com
Health
Annette Bak Moranda, DDS
40055 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-321-8003
Fax: 760-321-9584
www.miragedentistry.com
Health
Dr. Peter Scheer - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
39-935 Vista Del Sol, Suite 100
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-837-1515
Fax: 760-779-5122
www.miragesurgery.com
Health
Mark A. Mobley, DDS and Associates
41-592 Indian Trail, Suite A
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-341-1459
Fax: 760-568-4120
www.markmobleydds.com
Health
Evans Eyecare
73-271 Fred Waring Dr. - Suite 101
Palm Desert, CA
92260
760-674-8806
Fax: 760-674-8826
www.evansmedicaleyecare.com
Health
US Medical & Mobility
1227 S. Gene Autry Trail, Ste. A
Palm Springs, CA
92264
760-325-8988
Fax: 760-325-8814
www.usmedicalmobility.com
Health
Town Center Compounding Pharmacy
72-624 El Paseo, Ste. A1
Rancho Mirage, CA
92260
760-341-3984
Fax: 760-346-5775
www.towncentercompoundingpharmacy.com
Home Maintenance/Improvement
Reliable Roofing
P.O. Box 1961
Palm Springs, CA
92263
760-323-2705
Fax: 760-251-5000
www.reliableroofingbytgy.com
Home Maintenance/Improvement
Command One Security
72-203 Adalaid Street
Thousand Palms, CA
92255
760-568-0052
Fax: 760-343-7235
www.commandone.com
Insurance
Weingarten and Hough
610 S. Belardo Rd., Suite 300
Palm Springs, CA
92263
760-325-2526
Fax: 760-322-5970
www.whinsurance.com
Lodging
Hampton Inn & Suites
74-900 Gearald Ford Drive
Palm Desert, CA
92211
760-340-1001
Fax: 760-340-9050
www.palmdesert.hamptoninn.com
Lodging
The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa
71333 Dinah Shore Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-328-5955
Fax: 760-770-2155
www.westinmissionhills.com
Lodging
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
71-130 Hwy. 111
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-340-5516
Fax: 760-865-0779
www.hiexpress.com/ranchomirage
Miscellaneous
Powers Carpet One
71-685 Hwy. 11
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-346-0523
Fax: 760-346-2391
www.powerscarpetoneranchomirage.com/
Moving/Storage
Desert Moving & Storage
77-971 Wildcat Drive, Suite B
Palm Desert, CA
92211
760-200-9494
Fax: 760-200-1944
www.dmcmoving.com
Museum
Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert
71-101 Gerald Ford Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-321-0602
Fax: 760-321-1605
www.cdmod.org
Organizations - Non-Profit
The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands
71231 Tamarisk Lane
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-202-2266
Fax: 706-328-0343
www.sunnylands.org
Organizations - Non-Profit
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
43-397 Business Park Dr.
Temezula, CA
92590
951-676-7425
Fax: 951-676-7211
www.komenie.org
Painting
Westco Painting
P.O. Box 412
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-323-7279
Fax: 760-341-7622
www.westcopainting.net
Plumbing/Heating/AC
General Air Conditioning & Heating
31170 Reserve Drive
Thousand Palms, CA
92276
760-343-7488
Fax: 760-343-7494
www.callthegeneral.com
Plumbing/Heating/AC
Best in the West Air Conditioning & Heating
255 North El Cielo, PMB 125
Palm Springs, CA
92262
760-343-1002
Fax: 760-343-2665
www.gotcoolair.com
Real Estate
Bev Schow - Tarbell Realtors
147 Columia Dr.
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-898-2144
www.bevschow.com
Real Estate
Acclaim Properties
69-730 Highway 111, Ste. 118
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-770-7368
Fax: 760-321-7510
www.goacclaim.com
Real Estate
Windermere Real Estate
71-691 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-770-6801
Fax: 760-770-6951
www.windermerecoachellavalley.com
Recreation
The Living Desert
47900 Portola Avenue
Palm Desert, CA
92260
760-346-5694
Fax: 760-568-9685
www.livingdesert.org
Recreation
Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
707 E Tahquitz Way, Suite 1
Palm Springs, CA
92262
760-888-1919
Fax: 760-888-1381
www.hotwatercasino.com
Recreation
Pete Carlson's Golf & Tennis
43-100 Cook St.
Palm Desert, CA
92211
760-773-0290
Fax: 760-773-1750
www.petecarlsonsgolf.com
Recreation
Escena Lounge & Grill
1100 Clubhouse View Dr.
Palm Springs, CA
92262
760-778-2737
Fax: 760-992-5390
www.escenagolf.com
Restaurants
P.F. Changs
71800 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-776-4912
Fax: 760-776-6684
www.pfchangs.com
Restaurants
Fisherman's Market & Grill
590 S. Oleander Rd., Suite B
Palm Springs, CA
92264
760-327-5880
Fax: 760-327-5890
www.fishermans.com
Restaurants
Las Casuelas Nuevas
70-050 Hwy. 111
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-328-8844
Fax: 760-321-0176
www.lascasuelasnuevas.com
Restaurants
GBanzo Bar & Grill
40101 Monterey Ave.
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-340-0006
Fax: 760-340-0008
www.gbanzobarandgrill.com
Restaurants
Wally's Desert Turtle - The Mirage Bistro
71-775 Hwy. 111
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-568-9321
Fax: 760-568-9713
www.wallys-desert-turtle.com
Restaurants
Thai Smile of Rancho Mirage
42-476 Bob Hope Dr.
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-341-6565
Fax: 760-341-6645
www.thaismilerm.com
Restaurants
Castelli's
73098 Highway 111
Palm Desert, CA
92260
760-773-3385
Fax: 760-773-9485
www.castellis.cc
Restaurants
Alberto's Ristorante
71416 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-346-3221
albertos-ristorante.com
Restaurants
Stuart's Steakhouse
69-640 Hwy. 111
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-459-3310
Fax: 760-321-7139
www.stuartsranchomirage.com
Restaurants
Brandini Toffee
42-560 Bob Hope Dr.
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-200-1598
Fax: 760-200-2433
www.brandinitoffee.com
Restaurants
Francesco's Cafe
72-047 Dinah Shore Dr., Suite C-1
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-202-4425
Fax: 760-202-1855
Restaurants
Amici Italian Trattoria
71-380 Hwy. 111
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-341-0738
www.dineamici.com
Restaurants
Shields Date Garden
80-225 Highway 111
Indio, CA
92201
760-347-0996
Fax: 760-342-3288
www.shieldsdategarden.com
Restaurants
Roy's
71959 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-340-9044
Fax: 760-340-0105
www.roysrestaurant.com
Restaurants
The Crab Pot Restaurant & Bar
70030 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-324-7635
Fax: 760-324-5634
www.crabpotranchomirage.com
Restaurants
The Venue Sushi Bar & Sake Lounge
73-111 El Paseo, Ste. 103
Palm Desert, CA
92278
760-346-1500
www.thevenuepalmdesert.com
Retail/Shopping
Tulip Hill Winery
71800 Highway 111, A-125
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-774-3660
Fax: 760-324-8422
www.tuliphillwinery.com
Retail/Shopping
Howards Back Door Gallery & Custom Frame, Ltd.
71-418 Hwy. 111
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-779-1855
Fax: 760-779-1586
www.howardsbackdoorgallery.com
Retail/Shopping
Robann's Jewelers
71-800 Hwy 111, Suite A-113
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-341-8142
Fax: 760-341-8147
Retail/Shopping
Charles Townsend Collections
72047 Hwy. 111
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-568-2062
Fax: 760-568-0419
www.charlestownsendcollection.com
Retail/Shopping
Ani & Twig - A Boutique
71-360 Hwy. 111
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-610-5525
Retail/Shopping
Above All Consignments
71-606 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-346-0904
www.aboveallconsignments.com
Retail/Shopping
Rancho Mirage Plaza
14 Spyglass Circle
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-324-4594
Retail/Shopping
Cards 4 U
71-621 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-565-1983
Fax: 760-773-3571
plants4urm.com
Retail/Shopping
Cargo Furnishings and Consignments
71-550 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-773-3130
Fax: 760-773-3086
Retail/Shopping
Suzy's Repeat Boutique
71610 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-776-8733
Retail/Shopping
The Home Collection
70-020 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-770-8229
Fax: 760-770-8239
www.homecollectionfurniture.net
Retail/Shopping
Paper Doll Interiors, Inc.
80250 Highway 111, Ste. C101
Indio, CA
92201
760-346-5944
Fax: 760-347-1701
www.paperdollinteriors.com
Retail/Shopping
All Valley BBQ Spa Fireplace
81955 Highway 111
Indio, CA
92201
760-342-5277
Fax: 760-342-5288
www.allvalleybackyard.com
Retail/Shopping
Costco Wholesale
72800 Dinah Shore Dr.
Palm Desert, CA
92211
760-770-1010
Fax: 760-770-9976
www.costco.com
Senior Services
Mirage Inn Rancho Mirage - Brookdale Senior Living
72750 Country Club Road.
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-346-7772
Fax: 760-346-1911
www.brookdaleliving.com
Senior Services
Cathedral Center
37-171 W. Buddy Rogers Ave.
Rancho Mirage, CA
92234
760-321-1548
Fax: 760-321-0280
www.thecommunitycenterattierradelsol.com
Shipping/Postal Services
Desert Runner - Mail Box Plus
36101 Bob Hope Dr., Ste. 5
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
760-928-7110
Fax: 760-328-2620
www.wix.com/desertrunner.com
Transportation
Cardiff Limousine & Transportation
75-255 Sheryl Ave.
Palm Desert, CA
92211
760-568-1403
Fax: 760-568-0895
www.cardifflimo.com
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