Kris Benz

I am glad to be back with you. I have been involved in several events these past 3 weeks and have not had the opportunity to sit down and write an article. But, decided that I must stop for a moment and try and catch you up with what's going on in the desert.

Mark Your Calendars!!!!

The African American Chamber of Commerce Palm Springs presents the 3rd Annual Awards and Installation Dinner on Saturday May 12th at 6pm. This will be a unique event. This year's theme is "Taking It Back Home" 70's style.

Actor Malik Yoba will be the Keynote Speaker this year and Actress Tanya Wright will be the Mistress of Ceremonies.

There will be a Southern Style Buffet for your enjoyment. The dress for this event will be "Relaxed but Impressive". 70's attire is encouraged.

For more information feel free to contact the AACCPS at 760-778-5747 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

On Your Mark! Get Set! Walk!!!!!

Starting Saturday, May 5th at 9:00am until Sunday, May 6th 9:00am the American Cancer Society presents "Relay For Life" Palm Springs. This event will take place at Palm Springs High School. We are looking for volunteers and participants (TEAMS) to help "Fight" the War on Cancer.

If you or someone you know is interested in combating this disease, please contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Juneteenth Celebration!!!!

It's time to let your hair go!!! For those of you who have attics and/or basements, get your dust rags out and head to them. Its time to dig out some of those old outfits you are still hanging on to. On Saturday June 16th. Family Health and Support Network (FHSN) and the African American Chamber of Commerce Palm Springs (AACCPS) will bring you our 1st 70's Costume Party. This will be a yearly event.

Help us make this a night to remember. We have teamed up to raise money for 100 foster kids to go on a summer fishing trip.

But we need your support.

Where are my REAL CARD PLAYERS???? We will have Bid Whist, Spades, Tonk and Domino contests. So get your partners and head on out to Palm Springs fo BRAGGING RIGHTS!!!!

There will be all types of contests on this night. Plenty of prizes and raffles.

I have found the Ribs!!!!

I went to a friends birthday party at Tony's Pasta Mia in Downtown Palm Springs. On Tony's Menu he was offering Bar B Q Ribs. Right!!!! Well let me tell you one thing. They served the BEST RIBS I have ever eaten!!!!!!! I'm talking about fall of the bone good. Tony's sauce was excellent.

I have eaten in Tony's on several occasions and give Tony's Pasta Mia 5 Fat Forks. So if you happen to be in Downtown Palm Springs make sure that you stop by Tony's Pasta Mia at 360 N. Palm Canyon Drive or make sure that you call in a reservation at 760-327-1773.

Cars! Cars! Cars!

Would you like to buy your next car at a wholesale price?  Would you like to pay what the dealers pay? Would you like to actually shop where the dealers shop and have a better variety to choose from? Would you like to save thousands of dollars? If you answered yes to one of these questions, then give me a call at 760-660-3517 or visit my website at www.whatchaneed.net.

I can get you a car without paying retail. I also work with 12 different finance companies that can work with almost anyone. Give me a call before your next purchase. Compare prices with WhatChaNeed.Net, it doesn't cost you anything to get a better price.

Remember, If I Can't Get It, You Don't Need It!!!!

On that note, I will end this article until the next time. Visit my website at www.whatchaneed.net or call me at 760-660-3517.