Serra Club announces essay contest s finalists The Serra Club recently named Brianna Hartung, Curan Hubbard and Cory Flatt its three essay finalists from Sacred Heart School in Palm Desert. The students were honored for their essays May 9 at Monterey Country Club in Palm Desert. The 45-member band, under the direction of Lt. Gary Seitz, is one of the Navy s oldest continuing musical organizations. The band has been active in its homeport of San Diego since 1923, and gives more than 600 performances annually.
Admission is free.
Attendees are invited to bring picnics, blankets and lawn chairs. Flashlights are recommended for the walk back to the parking lot. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. The Navy Band Southwest concert is presented by the City of Palm Desert and the Palm Desert Civic Arts Committee, and is sponsored by Waste Management of the Desert. Civic Center Park is located at Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo Avenue.