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Veterans & 1st Responders Free for Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival

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From Riverside County Fourth District Supervisor, V. Manuel Perez…

Dear Fourth District and Riverside County Veterans Community,

We have some great news to share for veterans regarding the upcoming Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival!

With sponsorship by Pickering Events, LLC, veterans and first responders can receive free admission to the 77th Annual Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival, including tickets to arena events like Monster Trucks, the Demolition Derby and the PRCA Rodeo, through Vet Tix and 1st Tix.

These are the steps to claim your tickets:

1. Visit www.VetTix.org (for veterans) or www.1stTix.org (for first responders)

2. Create an account (if you haven’t already) and verify your military or first responder status

3. Search for “Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival” under available events

4. Request your tickets for general admission and arena events (subject to availability)

5. Receive your tickets electronically or follow pickup instructions

I want to include a note of special thanks acknowledging Chris Pickering, a veteran and CEO of Pickering Events, LLC, for going above and beyond to make sure veterans have the opportunity to come out to the Fair.  This is Pickering Events’ third year in a partnership with Riverside County to operate the Fair and the Fairgrounds on a year-round basis.

Chris states, “By the very nature of their volunteer service, veterans have missed countless holidays, weekends, and birthdays.  The Fair & Date Fest provides an opportunity for veterans to celebrate, together with their family, friends, and community.”

The Fair runs from February 13 – March 2, offering plenty of opportunities to enjoy all the excitement.  Thank you, and enjoy the Fair!

Darin A. Schemmer
Supervisor Perez’s Communications Team

“Flight Path to Our Future” — A Gala for a Cause

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Please join us for an unforgettable evening at the 2025 Red Kettle Gala — Flight Path to Our Future, hosted by The Salvation Army Cathedral City Corps. This inspiring event will take place at the Palm Springs Air Museum on Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 5 PM to 9 PM.

Event Highlights:

  • Host: Patrick Evans, KESQ Channel 3 News
  • Honoring: Tim Esser – 2024 Community Champion, Esser Air Conditioning, and Founder of Tour de Palm Springs.
  • Guest Speaker: Fred Bell – Vice Chair and CEO of the Palm Springs Air Museum.

This gala will blend community, aviation history, and purpose, all set in the iconic Air Museum surrounded by stunning aircraft. Your support benefits youth, veterans, and vital social service programs across the Coachella Valley.

🎟️ Tickets are $150 per person, with sponsorships available.

✨ Reserve your spot now by visiting: coachellavalley.salvationarmy.org or call (760) 324-2275.

Together, let’s create a flight path toward a brighter future! Thank You!

Armed Forces Day

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The third Saturday in May established through the efforts of President Harry S. Truman in 1949 to Thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country.

One Million Flag Giveaway

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This coming Saturday, May 25th 2024, ACE Hardware is donating one million flags to customers and VFW Posts Honoring American Veterans. The first 240 customers at each participating ACE store will receive one flag per person. No purchase required. Just click on the banner above to go to the ACE website announcement.

At The Veterans Expo 2024

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The 11th annual Veterans Expo, the largest in the Coachella Valley was held on Saturday April 6th at the Cathedral City Corps of The Salvation Army. Over 35 exhibitors covering benefits about Social Security, Medical, Housing and Jobs. The Air & Space Forces Association Palm Springs is proud to have been be a part of it again this year. Above (L to R); AFA Palms Springs Vice-President Tom Fox, Len Strec from the Salvation Army and AFA PS member, and AFA PS Member Tony Dell-Moretta. Also in attendance, AFA PS President Jim McFarlin, AFA PS senior member Col. Bob Lilac and AFA PS Member Bill Young, also there with the Salvation Army.

National Vietnam War Veterans Day

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Today March 29th we honor National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that there are more than 7 million U.S. Vietnam veterans living in America and abroad, along with 10 million families of those who served during this timeframe. And we must not forget the 58,281 United States Men and Women who served their country and gave their all.