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NEWS
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THE PALM SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
IS HOLDING OUR SECOND "MEMBERS ONLY"
FUNDRAISING DINNER!
AT
SMOKE TREE RANCH
1850 SMOKE TREE LANE, PALM SPRINGS
IN THE RANCH HOUSE DINING ROOM
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 23, 2008
COCKTAILS ~ 6:00 P.M.
DINNER ~ 7:00 P.M.
CALLING ALL Cowboys & Cowgirls: Join Guest of Honor
FRANK BOGERT
for a peek behind the gates of this exclusive enclave!
DRESSY WESTERN ATTIRE (optional)
FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL THE PALM SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY @ 760-323-8297
OR E-MAIL US PALMSPGSHISTORY@AOL.COM.
$125.00 per person ~ major credit cards honored
PLEASE INDICATE YOUR DINNER CHOICE OF BEEF, CHICKEN OR VEGETARIAN
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THE PALM SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PRESENTS OUR
ANNUAL PIONEER PICNIC
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2007
VETERANS DAY - wear red, white and blue! (optional)
NOON TO 3:00 p.m.
AT
THE O'DONNELL GOLF CLUB
301 North Belardo Road
Located next to the Palm Springs Art Museum
Free parking in museum parking lot or across the street
A decorated trolley available going to and from the event.
HOT off the press!
Our 2008 Historical Calendar with the theme
'Smoke Tree Ranch '
Come and enjoy a luscious fried chicken lunch with all the fixins!
No-Host bar which will include beer and wine
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
STAY FOR OUR GIANT RAFFLE
Advanced reservations for Members only through October 20. Reservations open to the public after October 20.
JUST $25 (adults) $10 (children under 12)
The above prices include tax, tip and a raffle ticket
We now accept all major credit cards
Please RSVP 323-8297 or e-mail palmspgshistory @aol.com
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The Palm Springs Historical Society
Presents a full-length film
Featuring Frank Bogert
SMOKE TREE RANCH - A WAY OF LIFE
SOLD OUT!!
Thursday, April 12, 2007
No-host cocktail party at 6:30 p.m.
Film screening at 7:30 p.m.
ENCORE PERFORMANCE!!
Saturday April 14, 2007 10:00 a.m.
THE CAMELOT THEATRE
2300 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs
$10 advanced sales through the Historical Society
or $12 at the theatre door
Call 760.323.8297
A great time to get together with the Colonists of Smoke Tree Ranch, chat with film director Bill Bailey, Camelot Theatre owners Ric and Rozene Supple, film producer Tracy Conrad, Historical Society members and friends.
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THE PALM SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
IS ONCE AGAIN PARTICIPATING IN
MODERNISM WEEK IN PALM SPRINGS
Our event this year features Frank Bogert interviewed at the Palm Springs Tennis Club's Bougainvillea Room by PSModCom's President, Peter Moruzzi.
Admission is free and seating is on a first come, first serve basis.
Tuesday February 20, 2007 2:00PM - Frank Bogert (97-year-old former Palm Springs Mayor, PS historian and author), Interview by Peter Moruzzi and the Palm Springs Modern Committee (ModCom) at Bougainvillea Room, Tennis Club.
Sponsored by the Palm Springs Historical Society and PSModCom. FREE, but donations welcome. Info: 323-8297 or www.psmodcom.org
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PALM SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
TO HOST FIRST MEMBERSHIP FUNDRAISER JANUARY 24, 2007
The Palm Springs Historical Society is holding its very first fundraising dinner on Wednesday, January 24 at the historic Smoke Tree Ranch. This special event, the first in its 50 plus years, is open to members only but new members who wish to join will be welcomed to attend. This is also a rare opportunity for the public to visit the famed Smoke Tree Ranch which is a private enclave with rich historical roots and has been home to numerous luminaries including Walt Disney.
The event will begin with a cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner in the Ranch House Dining Room at 7:00 p.m. Attire and theme for the dinner is dressy Western.
Reservations are required. Cost is $125 per person. For tickets and information regarding membership in the Palm Springs Historical Society, please call 760 323-8297.
*PLEASE NOTE: Our latest Palm Springs Historical Society Newsletter incorrectly stated the day of the event. The correct day is Wednesday, January 24.
2007 Calendar
The new Palm Springs Historical Society's 2007 calendar is HERE! For the first time ever in full color, this year's calendar features Stephen H. Willard hand tinted vintage postcards of Palm Springs colorful sights, from Smoke Trees and Verbenas to The Oasis Hotel. Calendars will be for sale at the Palm Springs Historical Society's McCallum Adobe Museum located at 221 S. Palm Canyon Dr. beginning Friday, October 20 or by calling (760) 323-8297 or e-mailing PalmSpgsHistory@aol.com The price is $6.00 each or two for $10.00.
Pioneer Picnic
Join us for a HOE DOWN! The Palm Springs Historical Society presents its 51st annual Pioneer Picnic on Saturday, November 18, 2006 at High Noon. It will be held at the historic O'Donnell Golf Club at 301 N. Belardo Rd. Cost is $25.00 for adults and $10.00 for children under 12. Historical Society members may make advance reservations through October 31st by calling 323-8297 or e-mailing PalmSpgsHistory@aol.com. Reservations will be open to the public after October 31. A buffet lunch will be served with fried chicken and all the fixins' and there will be a no-host bar. Be transported from the parking lot (parking will be available at the Palm Springs Art Museum) in an 18-seat hay wagon, and stomp your feet to the music of The Range Riders. Stay for our popular annual raffle with fabulous prizes! Our annual PS Historical Society Calendar will also be for sale at $6.00 each or two for $10.00. This year's calendar features the hand-tinted postcards of Stephen Willard. Y'all come! | 
