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Yucca Valley Film Festival closes with a social hour, red carpet, remarks and awards at 5 p.m. Sunday, November 8, in the Main Room and courtyard at Yucca Valley Community Center. The Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce co-hosts the gathering, with drinks and partner tables during the social hour.
An official photographer will be on the courtyard red carpet, with chic or casual-chic dress encouraged and participation by Spike, the CMC mascot. Closing remarks include Alejandro Gutierrez, executive director of Arts Connection, the Arts Council of San Bernardino; the Mayor of Yucca Valley; and festival director Matt Beurois. Awards distribution and a final group photograph of the filmmakers round out the closing program.
Admission is free. Reserve seats using the festival's booking form and select the Sunday evening Awards Ceremony and Red Carpet option. The Community Center is at 57090 Twentynine Palms Highway in Yucca Valley. Free parking is available around the center.
