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Complimentary listings are included for all advertisers with annual contracts. Call (760)367-6410 or e-mail: publisher@thesunrunner.com, for listing information.

Antiques & Collectibles

 

Art Galleries, Crafts, Gifts & Accessories

A Roadside Attraction
Gallery of fine local art. Rotating exhibits.
691997 29 Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(Near Indian Cove entrance to JTNP)
Open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(760)362-4100

Art Queen
Great art, Crochet Museum.

29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree
Weekends, 1-6 p.m.

The Desert Experience
Local art & gifts - candles, 29 Palms souvenirs, authentic handmade jewelry, Brighton and more!
Open 7 days a week: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
73491 29 Palms Hwy., 29 Palms
(760)367-1422
www.virtual29.com/desertexperience

Gallery29.com
John Whytock paintings and fine art prints
Mikal Winn jewelry
Perry Hoffman photography
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Vickie Waite: (760)217-8839
www.gallery29.com

Palm Springs Art Museum
101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs.
(760)325-7186
www.psmuseum.org

Town of Yucca Valley Hi-Desert Nature Museum
A family-oriented facility featuring the Hi-Desert’s unique natural and historical environments, and local art exhibits. Gift and book shop.
Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free.
In the Community Center Complex, 57116 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
(760)369-7212

IDavid GraFicks
Fine art screenprinting & archival digital printing.
David Fick & Ida Foreman.
(760)366-9862
idavidgraficks@earthlink.net

Joshua Tree National Park Oasis Visitor Center
Park information, exhibits, maps, cards, books, guides & videos.
Desert Institute classes: (760)367-5535
Membership in the Joshua Tree National Park Association supports the park.
74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, (760)367-5525.
And in Joshua Tree on Park Blvd. just south of the 29 Palms Highway.
www.joshuatree.org

Old Schoolhouse Museum & Gift Shop
Twentynine Palms Historical Society Museum

Gifts, souvenirs, books, cards, historical exhibits and research library.
Open 1 to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday (Summer hours are shorter).
6760 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760)367-2366

Simi Dabah
Sculptures
www.gallery29.com/simi

Studio Alturas
Photography, video, audio, Internet development.
www.studioalturas.com

Twentynine Palms Art Gallery & Gift Shop
Open noon to 3 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday (summer hours may vary).
74055 Cottonwood Drive (off National Park Drive), Twentynine Palms, CA 92277.
(760)367-7819
www.29palmsartgallery.com

29 Palms Creative Center & Gallery
Art classes & gallery. Works by Don Carlos Andrade, Gretchen Grunt and Debora Iyall.
6847 Adobe Road, across from Barr Lumber
(760)361-1805
www.29palmscreativecenter.com

 

Art Instruction

Palm Springs Art Museum
101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs.
(760)325-7186
www.psmuseum.org

29 Palms Creative Center & Gallery
Art classes & more, including print making and sculpture.
6847 Adobe Road, across from Barr Lumber
(760)361-1805
www.29palmscreativecenter.com
 

Artist Services

IDavid GraFicks
Fine art screenprinting & archival digital printing.
David Fick & Ida Foreman.
(760)366-9862
idavidgraficks@earthlink.net
 

Automotive, Tires

French’s Auto Parts and Service
Ross Meyers, Owner.
V.W. Specialists: on and off road, T1, T2, T3, Bajas, sandrails, air cooled engines sold and installed.
56572 29 Palms Highway,
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
frenchs.vw@verizon.net
www.vintagevw.homestead.com
(760)365-0645

Mark Speer Automotive and Roy’s Tires
ASE certified.
4082-B Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760)367-0222
 

Chiropractors

Medicine Woman Chiropractic for Women
Holistic individualized care for men, women and children.
Dr. Lupe V. Trelles, D.C.
Chiropractic, homeopathy, acupressure, reflexology, massage, lymphatic massage, nutrition, herbs and vitamins counseling. Anti-aging, rehabilitation and weight control. We accept Medicare, personal insurance, Workers Compensation, auto insurance and cash plans.
Yucca Valley Office:
56872 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
(760)365-4415
29 Palms Office:
73484 29 Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760)367-9030
 

Custom Framing & Matting

D.L. Bowden Frame Maker
Custom framing and matting on Canopy Row in downtown 29 Palms!
73487 29 Palms Hwy., 29 Palms
(760)367-1174

Plaza Art & Frame
Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
57246 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
(760)365-3396
 

DJ/Karaoke

Michelle Michaels - Upwardly Mobile
#1 rated DJ with 15 years experience.  Enormous music variety for parties, weddings, all occasions - plus karaoke. Best rates in the valley.  Military and referral discounts.
(760)660-9328 / (760)365-5144

Elder Care

Desert Rose Elder Care
Caring for the people you love.

Shari McGill-Cunagin, administrator
License #366-40-4072
73511 Sunnyvale Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760)367-9175
 

Electrical, Solar Energy

Hi-Tek Electric
Commercial and residential service upgrades, solar installation, ceiling fans, spa hook-ups, landscape lighting and solar energy solutions.

Lic. #550908
(760)363-6743
Hi-tek@earthlink.net
 

Florists

Yucca Valley Florist
Cathey Brockman.
55435 29 Palms Highway
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
(760)365-9779
www.yuccavalleyflorist.com
 

Furniture, Home Furnishings, Home Decor

Kelly’s Future
Your oasis of quality since 1979!
Broyhill, LaZBoy, Simmons Beautyrest, Tempur-pedic and more.
57220 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
(760)365-5057
kellysfuture@verizon.net
www.kellysfuture.com
 

Garden Supplies

Cactus Mart
Celebrating the Desert
Over 100 cactus varieties, agaves & succulents, large pots, pottery, gifts & artwork, wild bird center, water tanks, full line of Norwesco & RMI polyethelene tanks up to 5,000 gallon capacity.
49889 29 Palms Highway
Morongo Valley
(760)363-6076

 

Hair Stylists, Nail Parlors, Skin Care Products & Services

Elizabeth Bird’s Skin Care Plus
Specializing in Desert Skin Care
The most advanced treatments available today!  The original mineral makeup and high-end skin products that will change your face!
(760)831-7452

Hardware, Home Improvement

Mastercraft Kitchens
Lic. #237251.  Custom Cabinetry and countertops. Granite Transformations exclusively at Mastercraft.
Yucca Valley Showroom, between Starbucks & Quizno’s
57746 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
(760)365-9505
www.mastercraft-kitchens.com
 

Health Foods, Herbs

Sue’s Health Foods
The Finest Quality Products at Compassionate Prices
Supplements, bulk herbs, aromatherapy, body care, groceries bulk & packaged refrigerated & frozen, organic produce, books & gifts. Serving the Desert Communities since 1983
Open Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
56840 29 Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley
(760)365-1158
SuesHealthFoods@adelphia.net

 

Hearing

Advanced Hearing Solutions
Ellin Loveless, BC-HIS. Free consultation.
56970 Yucca Trail #102, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
(760)365-0691
 

Housing

DesertKnoll
Presented by SunWest
The Perfect Place to Call Home in Twentynine Palms.  From the mid $200,000s. Available late 2007. Interest list now forming. Call for priority. Large view lots, 1-2 story homes up to 2,355 sq. ft., 3-4 bedrooms, up to 4-car garage.
866-324-3600
www.sunwestdevelopment.com

 

Joshua Tree National Park & Hi-Desert Information

Joshua Tree National Park Oasis Visitor Center
Park information, exhibits, maps, cards, books, guides & videos.
Desert Institute classes: (760)367-5535
Membership in the Joshua Tree National Park Association supports the park.
74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, (760)367-5525.
And in Joshua Tree on Park Blvd. just south of the 29 Palms Highway.
www.joshuatree.org
 

Land Trusts

Mojave Desert Land Trust
6847 Adobe Road, 29 Palms.
(760)361-6401
www.mojavedesertlandtrust.org
 

Live Music

Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace
Live Music, Spirits & Mesquite BBQ.  Join the Thriftstore Allstars 6 p.m. every Sunday! Whoop it up with the Shadow Mountain Band 5 p.m. every Saturday! Join us for Pappy Hour from 3-6 p.m. Thu-Sun. Cheap Booze and Cool Music. $1 Draft. $2 Domestic and $3 for Well Drinks. The hottest honky tonk in the desert!
53688 Pioneertown Rd., Pioneertown, CA.
(760)369-5956. www.pappyandharriets.com

Long Term Housing

Sunwest Corporate Apartments
Brand new in Twentynine Palms. From $1,200 a month, turn-key, fully furnished from $1,800 a month. Month-to-month, or longterm. Credit card or corporate billing. Just minutes from the USMC base.
866-352-1301
www.sunwestapartments.com

 

Massage Therapy

 

Mortgage Brokers, Real Estate Lending

CFIC Home Mortgage
Susan King, branch manager.
55569 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
(760)228-2847
(760)401-2638
Fax: (760)228-2319
susan.king@branch.CFIC.com
www.mortgageloanking.info
 

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Your local lender, Mary Jane Binge, branch manager.
6528 Hillside Avenue, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760)367-3622
Fax: (760)367-2767
 

Museums

Town of Yucca Valley Hi-Desert Nature Museum
A family-oriented facility featuring the Hi-Desert’s unique natural and historical environments, and local art exhibits. Gift and book shop.
Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free.
In the Community Center Complex, 57116 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
(760)369-7212

Joshua Tree National Park Oasis Visitor Center
Park information, exhibits, maps, cards, books, guides & videos.
Desert Institute classes: (760)367-5535
Membership in the Joshua Tree National Park Association supports the park.
74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, (760)367-5525.
And in Joshua Tree on Park Blvd. just south of the 29 Palms Highway.
www.joshuatree.org

Old Schoolhouse Museum & Gift Shop
Twentynine Palms Historical Society Museum
Gifts, souvenirs, books, cards, historical exhibits and research library.
Open 1 to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Summer hours may vary.
6760 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760)367-2366

Palm Springs Art Museum
101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs.
(760)325-7186
www.psmuseum.org
 

Music

Downwind Studios
Yesterday’s sound today. 16 track analog, digital mixdown.
(760)251-8739

 

Outfitters

Nomad Ventures Mountain Equipage
Your gear specialist for hiking, backpacking and climbing.
61795 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, at Park Blvd. & Highway 62
(760)366-4684
 

Photography

Studio Alturas
Photography, video, audio, Internet development.
www.studioalturas.com

 

Radio

KX96 Hot Country & KQ92, Your #1 Music Channel
KX96 Request Line: (760)361-9600
KQ92 Request Line: (760)361-9200
Copper Mountain Broadcasting, 29 Palms
 

Real Estate, Rentals, Property Management

Anne Beattie, Roberts Realty, Century 21 Mirage
Anne Beattie, broker/associate. DCAOR Realtor of the Year 2006.   My concerns are for you, buyer or seller.
57533 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
Business: (760)365-2400, Cell: (760)218-6007, Fax: (760)301-0326. www.Century21Mirage.com

Libby’s Realty
Come home to Libby’s.
We’re professionals committed to real estate and our customers. Helping hundreds of families settle in the Morongo Basin since 1978. Specialists in home purchase, relocation, property management and rentals, property marketing.
73389 29 Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760)367-9521
www.virtual29.com/libbys
 

Plaza Realtors
A small office dedicated to service, honesty and results.
For all your real estate needs in the middle of nowhere, but 3 hours to everywhere!
5686 Historic Plaza, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760)367-5839
(800)358-3366
 

Skin Care

Elizabeth Bird’s Skin Care Plus
Specializing in Desert Skin Care

The most advanced treatments available today!  The original mineral makeup and high-end skin products that will change your face!
(760)831-7452
 

La Ronna Jojoba Co.
The world’s first Certified Organic jojoba growers and processors with California Certified Organic Farmers since 1989.  Established in 1980 by Larry and Donna Charpied.
P.O. Box 321, Desert Center, CA 92239
laronna@earthlink.net
(760)392-4722

 

Theatres (live)

Hi-Desert Playhouse & Cultural Arts Center
61231 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree.
(760)366-3777
www.hidesertculturalcenter.com

Theatre 29
73637 Sullivan Road, 29 Palms.
(760)361-4151
www.theatre29.org
 

Web Design

Quase
Quality software engineering, products and services, web design and maintenance.
Kenneth R. Brown
(503)784-6506
ken@qualityswengineering.com

Studio Alturas
Photography, video, audio, Internet development.
www.studioalturas.com

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