Hi-Desert Star

06/18/2026

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATIONS PLANNED

Looking for ways to celebrate Juneteenth in the Morongo Basin? This week's paper includes information on local events and activities planned throughout the community. Pick up a copy and stay connected.

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06/17/2026

🗞️ THIS WEEK IN THE HI-DESERT STAR! 🗞️

There's plenty happening across the Morongo Basin in this week's edition, including:

🏫 Community discussion surrounding local schools and future programs
🎉 Juneteenth events planned throughout the area
🚗 Great Race vintage vehicles rolling through Twentynine Palms
🎨 Local arts, community events, and Second Saturday highlights
⚾ Youth sports coverage and Tri-Valley All-Star action
🐾 Our Local Pets Looking for Local Love feature
💰 Plus this week's Find the Images contest!

👏 Congratulations to this week's contest winner, Debby McClure!

🔍 Want a chance to be our next winner? Be sure to enter the Find the Images contest in this week's paper.

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06/14/2026

🐝🪑 ICE CREAM + ART + A GREAT CAUSE! 🍦🎨

Looking for something fun to do today?

Join the Hi-Desert Artists for their Chair-ity Auction on June 14! Browse one-of-a-kind artist-modified chairs, enjoy an ice cream social, and support local arts in our community. The chairs have been on display for silent bidding, with proceeds benefiting the HDA mission.

📅 Sunday, June 14
🍦 Ice Cream Social: 12:00 PM
🪑 Chair-ity Auction: 2:00 PM
📍 Hi-Desert Artists Art Center & Gallery
55635 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley

Bring a friend, enjoy some ice cream, and take home a truly unique piece of art while supporting local artists! ❤️🎨🪑

06/13/2026

Want to pet a ferret or meet a snake? Check out Repti-palooza at the Yucca Valley Community Center today (Saturday). The event goes through 2 p.m. and the next animal show is at 12:30. And pics will be in the Wednesday Hi-Desert Star!

06/13/2026

📰 What's your favorite part of the paper?

News?
Sports?
Community?

Or hunting for those 7 hidden images? 👀

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06/13/2026

💰 Every week, someone is entered into our $50 drawing...

The question is:

Will it be you?

📰 Grab this week's Hi-Desert Star or Desert Trail
🔍 Find all 7 hidden images
📝 Submit your entry

That's it!

One lucky participant will be selected for a chance to take home $50.

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06/13/2026

🐾 LOOKING FOR A NEW BEST FRIEND? 🐾

These adorable faces are still waiting for their forever homes at the Yucca Valley Animal Shelter. ❤️

From playful pups to gentle companions, there's a dog here for every family and lifestyle.

🏡 If you could adopt one of these sweet dogs, which one would steal your heart?

Even if you can't adopt right now, please SHARE this post—you never know who might be looking for their perfect furry friend.

📍 Yucca Valley Animal Shelter
4755 Malin Way, Yucca Valley
📞 760-365-3111

🐶 Share to help these deserving dogs find the loving homes they deserve!

06/12/2026

🚨 GRADUATION PARENTS! 🚨

Stop scrolling for a second...

👀 Did your graduate make it into this year's Graduation Section?

With more than 100 photos from graduation ceremonies and celebrations across the Morongo Basin, there's a good chance you'll find some familiar faces!

🎓 Students
🎓 Friends
🎓 Classmates
🎓 Teachers
🎓 Proud families

Grab a copy of this week's Hi-Desert Star or Desert Trail and relive the memories.

📸 It's a keepsake you'll want to save.

❤️ Congratulations, Class of 2026!

06/11/2026

🐝🪑 ICE CREAM + ART + A GREAT CAUSE! 🍦🎨

Looking for something fun to do this weekend?

Join the Hi-Desert Artists for their Chair-ity Auction on June 14! Browse one-of-a-kind artist-modified chairs, enjoy an ice cream social, and support local arts in our community. The chairs have been on display for silent bidding, with proceeds benefiting the HDA mission.

📅 Sunday, June 14
🍦 Ice Cream Social: 12:00 PM
🪑 Chair-ity Auction: 2:00 PM
📍 Hi-Desert Artists Art Center & Gallery
55635 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley

Bring a friend, enjoy some ice cream, and take home a truly unique piece of art while supporting local artists! ❤️🎨🪑

06/11/2026

🕵️‍♀️🌵 Your weekly challenge is waiting...

Somewhere in this week's Hi-Desert Star & Desert Trail, 7 hidden images are waiting to be found.

Find them all.
Submit your entry.
💰 Be entered for a chance to win $50.

Sounds simple enough... until you're staring at image #6. 😆

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