Thanks to director John Putch, Mojave Month at CMC is hosting a special screening of his 2006 film, Mojave Phone Booth. His feature film has a storyline that revolves around the legendary phone booth in the Mojave Desert that was eventually removed by National Park Service personnel at the Mojave National Preserve. The phone booth,... Read more »
This event has been cancelled due to illness. Hump Day History: The History of Hi Jolly and the Great Camel Experiment in the Southwest (Community Education: $5) Spend your hump day evening on a fast-paced romp through 19th century American history, the Ottoman Empire, Crimean War, Critical Race Theory, Manifest Destiny, slavery, the Civil War, and,... Read more »
The twice yearly Special Joint Meeting of the Copper Mountain Community College District Board of Trustees (CMCCD) and Morongo Unified School District Board of Education (MUSD) will be: hosted by CMCCD held in person on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the Bell Center Community Room - North Entrance 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua... Read more »
President’s Circle and reception for Paul & Jane Smith Desert Studies Collection donation to Greenleaf Library. Featuring a screening of The Real Desert (Southwest Stories) television episode filmed at the 29 Palms Inn, including interviews with Jane Smith, Pat Flanagan, and Vickie Waite. Greenleaf Library, 300 Quad, Free
Screening of Tommy Paul: Portrait of an Artist, a touching film portrayal of musician and former Beatnik Café owner, Tommy Paul, featuring live music and Q&A with Jay Paul, Tommy’s brother and live music from hi-desert musicians who knew Tommy Paul – singer/songwriter Shawn Mafia, and Bradley Trafton. Bell Center Community Room, Free
Annual family friendly Trunk or Treat event presented by CMC Athletic Booster Club in partnership with 29 Palms Farmers Market. Games, cars, food and fun for all ages. Come in costume. To participate with your business or car, contact Roger Thomas at 760-401-0028 by 10/15/24. Donations of candy and prizes are also accepted.