Nesune Madrigal (left) and her brother Andrew Madrigal make brushes out of a soaproot plant during the Cahuilla Gathering & Earth Day event in Anza, June 24. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo The annual Támit Témal PÃyik Pén Kéwet, or Earth Day & Gathering, was held Saturday, June 24 at the softball fields on the Cahuilla reservation in Anza.This event was organized by the Cahuilla Cultural Committee, which is made up of five tribal members and is coordinated in conjunction with the Tribal Environmental Protection Office known as CTEPO. Having this celebration is important to the Tribe, as it is a time to honor their rich culture and resiliency and share it with others in the community.There were informational booths which included Tribal Programs doing outreach for a variety of services. Food and beverage offerings were a crowd favorite as arts and crafts vendors offered a huge variety of items for sale. The grounds were vibrant with color, energy and a festiv
