Know Your Neighbors Archives - Coachella Valley Independent

Know Your Neighbors: Meet Jason Powell, a Palm Springs High Music teacher—and a Child-Abuse Survivor Who Tells His Story to Help Others

Powell eventually decided to detail his childhood trauma in a book, titled Red-Headed Stepchild. He published it himself and said the response has been amazing.

Know Your Neighbors: Meet Matt Naylor, a Musician, a Coffee Farmer and the President of Well in the Desert

Know Your Neighbors: Meet Danny Kopelson, a Fixture in the Palm Springs Performing Arts Community, and a Longtime HIV/AIDS Activist

Know Your Neighbors: Meet Palm Springs Resident Mary Ann Halpin, a Former Runway Model, a Successful Photographer and a Commercial ‘Granny’

Know Your Neighbors: Meet Gary Powers, a Driving Force Behind Revolution Stage Company—and a Huge Fan of Roller Derby

Know Your Neighbors: Meet Ellen Goodman, the Director of the Foundation for PSUSD, a Successful Businesswoman and a Lifelong Learner

Know Your Neighbors: Meet Alison Elsner, a Health Advocate, Animal Lover, Vegan and World Traveler

Know Your Neighbors: Meet Palm Springs Novelist David Church, Whose Latest Book Wraps Up a Fascinating Trilogy About Thomas Edison

Know Your Neighbors: Meet Award-Winning Author and PR Maven DeAnn Lubell, Who Turned a Tragedy Into a Pet-Focused Nonprofit

Know Your Neighbors: Meet Jane Treacy, a Theater Producer, Author, Philanthropist and Dog-Sitter, Going Strong at 85

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