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Home My WebLink AboutCPD BrightSide NOVDEC 2019 WebNOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2019 PALM DESERT HONORS VETERANS AT CIVIC CENTER PARK n HELPING THE HOMELESS n COMMUNITY GALLERY FEATURES ART FROM THE HEART n CITY THANKS CITIZEN VOLUNTEERS n CITY OFFERS FREE SHREDDING n FREE DISPOSAL OF USED OIL AND OIL FILTERS n CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET OFFERS HEALTHY FUN IN THE SUN n 2020 CALENDARS CELEBRATE “AAHHHH INSPIRING” PALM DESERT n CHOREOGRAPHY FESTIVAL RETURNS A PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT STREET Kicks Off Palm Desert FIRST WEEKEND Palm Desert First Weekend kicks off with attitude this November with the return of STREET – a free, all ages celebration of music, art, fashion and food inspired by street culture taking place Friday, November 1, from 5 to 11 p.m. under the stars at the third level parking deck (near Macy’s) at Westfield Palm Desert. Focused around energetic art and music with an urban flare, STREET will feature live painting, interactive art, pop-art inspired sculpture, and 50 massive murals created by artists across the globe as well as six hours of fresh local and regional sounds from Southern California bands and DJs. CV Food Truck Park, La Quinta Brewing Company, and Stuft Pizza will provide mouthwatering treats in an outdoor setting that offers some of the Valley’s most breathtaking views. New this year, a Bright VIP Lounge will offer premium stage views, complimentary food and drinks, and upscale furnishings. First Weekend continues in December with a party to Celebrate the Season at The Gardens on El Paseo featuring “A Rockin’ Holiday Tribute to the King!” starring Scot Bruce as Elvis Presley. On Friday, December 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the center court at The Gardens will echo with the sounds of some of Elvis’ greatest hits and holiday favorites. Free pictures with Santa Claus, refreshments, and falling snow will add to the festive spirit. These events are only the start of the First Weekend season. Taking place in Palm Desert every first weekend of the month, November through May, the public is invited to discover a celebration of arts and entertainment. For more information about all of the exciting First Weekend events, please visit pdfirstweekend.com. For information and tickets to STREET, visit westfield.com/palmdesert. Scot Bruce Burrtec’s Recycle Center, 41800 Corporate Way, buys back empty California Refund Value (CRV) beverage containers. The Center is open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Information: 760-340-2113 Relay For Life, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, happens Saturday, November 9, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Freedom Park. Information: 760-568-2691, ext. 3 or www.relayforlife.org/coachellavalleyca Discover Palm Desert’s celebrated public art collection with a free guided walking tour. Tours are available at 9 a.m. on selected Saturdays as part of First Weekend Palm Desert. November 2 Civic Center Park 73510 Fred Waring Drive December 7 El Paseo Exhibition Northwest corner El Paseo & Portola Information: 760-346-0611, ext. 663 The federal Mortgage Credit Certificate Program gives qualified home buyers a better chance of getting a home purchase loan by reducing their taxes and increasing their effective income. Participants must use an approved lender. For approved lenders and more information, contact Riverside County EDA. Information: 951-343-5470 or 951-343-5433 or visit www.rchomelink.com The 2019 IRONMAN 70.3 Indian Wells-La Quinta is scheduled for Sunday, December 8. While the triathlon occurs in Indian Wells and La Quinta, last year’s event caused significant delays and disruption for Palm Desert motorists. Information (alternate routes/detours): 760-777-7014 Daylight Saving Time Ends November 3 Election Day November 5 Veterans Day November 11 THANKSGIVING November 28 CHRISTMAS DAY December 25 NEW YEAR’S EVE December 31 Palm Desert will honor the sacrifices of those who have served in the United States’ military and recognize the dedication of those who continue to serve our nation with a free Veterans Day celebration at Civic Center Park on Monday, November 11, at 11 a.m. In addition to a keynote speaker from the 7th Marine Regiment at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, this year’s event will feature an expo that includes representatives from nearly a dozen different organizations offering veterans’ services and resources. Other celebration highlights include a patriotic concert performed by the Heatwave Boys and Girls Club Jazz Band. Attendees are invited to bring blankets and portable chairs to the park’s amphitheater to enjoy the program in comfort. Alcoholic beverages and smoking are prohibited. Civic Center Park is located at 73510 Fred Waring Drive on the northeast corner of Fred Waring and San Pablo Avenue. For more information, please call 760-568-1441. Palm Desert HONORS VETERANS at CIVIC CENTER PARK Did you know the City has a program dedicated to helping homeless people in Palm Desert? The City, in partnership with the County of Riverside, recently established a new team of professionals who provide an array of services to those looking to overcome homelessness. Available services include referrals related to mental health, substance use, medical needs, housing assistance, and more. These types of programs have had great success in combatting homelessness, but the process can be challenging, requiring multiple interactions over long periods of time. You can help. Residents, businesses, and visitors are the “eyes and ears” of our community. If you see someone who appears to need services, please contact the City so that we can connect them with our homelessness professionals. By simply providing a brief description and location, you could help someone find shelter and a home (always dial 9-1-1 in an emergency). You can use the City’s mobile app, Palm Desert In Touch, available via smartphone, tablet, or computer – www.cityofpalmdesert.org/in-touch – call 760-776-6361, or email homelesshelp@cityofpalmdesert.org. The Palm Desert Community Gallery will highlight batik artwork from Darleen Wilkerson in its new exhibition — Art from the Heart: Local Scenes in Technicolor — on display November 22 through January 30. A public reception will honor the artist on Monday, December 2, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wilkerson has been working in the medium of fiber art since the early 1970s. For more than 33 years, she worked on projects in the Middle East and developing areas around the world to help women adapt their traditional embroidery skills to modern products to promote economic empowerment. Many of these projects were funded by the United Nations and the U.S. State Department. Most of Wilkerson’s fine art batiks represent realistic scenes of exotic local architecture. This is rare, according to the artist, as the medium is often used to create abstract designs. The gallery exhibition includes scenes from around the Coachella Valley. The Community Gallery is located in City Hall, 73510 Fred Waring Drive, and is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please call 760-346-0611, ext. 664, or visit www.palmdesertart.org. Dates to Remember HELPING THE HOMELESS HELP THEMSELVES Community Gallery Features ART FROM THE HEART: LO C A L S C E N E S I N T E C H N I C O L O R Palm Desert residents can safely dispose of their used oil and oil filters in a convenient and environmentally friendly way and get a free shop towel, funnel, filter bag, and drainer container at the City’s Used Oil and Oil Filter Exchange Event on Saturday, November 2, from 9 a.m. to noon. Located at the Auto Zone at 73605 Highway 111, the event will also give participants who bring in a used oil filter a new one for free. Used oil must be stored properly in a clean, sealed, uncontaminated container. Workers at the event will accept up to five gallons of used oil per vehicle. It is illegal to transport more than five gallons of used oil in a personal vehicle. Anyone who is unable to participate in this event can dispose of their used oil and oil filters free of charge at Burrtec’s Recycle Center and at other certified collection centers in Palm Desert. Free filters, two per person, are only available at the November 2 event while supplies last. For more information, please call 760-776-6454. One of the many things that make Palm Desert a uniquely wonderful place is its involved citizenry, who give generously of their time and talents to serve our community. More than 100 resident volunteers serve on the City’s 17 standing committees and commissions or represent the community through appointments to ad hoc committees and other organizations including the Palm Springs Airport Commission, Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District, and Joslyn Center. Many more residents serve in a volunteer capacity as Palm Desert Library or Public Art Program docents or with Palm Desert’s award-winning Citizens on Patrol (COPS) team. The Palm Desert City Council, along with City staff, deeply appreciate and gratefully recognize the service of Palm Desert’s volunteers who selflessly dedicate themselves to community service and to making Palm Desert a community of which we can all be exceptionally proud. CITY THANKS CITIZEN VOLUNTEERS Palm Desert’s weekly Certified Farmers’ Market has returned for the season giving residents and visitors an opportunity to shop for fresh, regionally grown fruits and vegetables, and other artisanal products. Located next to the Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert at the western intersection of Highway 111 and El Paseo, the Farmers’ Market is open from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday. The market’s nearly two-dozen farms are regionally- based, most within 100 miles of Palm Desert, and provide a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables. In addition to the wonderful produce, the market offers a mouthwatering array of other products such as farm raised meats, eggs, cheeses, honey, organic coffee, flowers, prepared foods, chocolates, soaps, and more. For more information, please call 844-7FARMCV (844–732-7628) or visit www.certifiedfarmersmarkets.org. The City’s 2020 calendars are arriving soon, once again filled with compelling images of the many attractions, events, and amenities that make Palm Desert an exceptional community. From wildflowers in the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument to Wildlights at The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens, the City’s 2020 calendar, with its theme “Palm Desert is aahhh Inspiring,” pays colorful tribute to our community’s ability to inspire awe and “aahs” by highlighting some of its more scenic and scintillating attractions. The free, 28-page calendars will be available for pickup at Palm Desert City Hall, the Palm Desert Library, Joslyn Center, Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce, Desert Willow Golf Resort, and at other convenient locations throughout the City. For more information, please call 760-776-6380. 2020 Calendars Celebrate aahhh Inspiring PALM DESERT The City will host a free, two-day shredding event at City Hall, 73510 Fred Waring Drive, on Friday and Saturday, November 15 and 16. Shredding will take place from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. or until the trucks are full. There is no need to remove staples or paper clips. Binders will not be accepted. All documents will be shredded onsite and then recycled. For security purposes, the following types of documents should be considered for shredding: This event is free and open to Palm Desert residents and businesses. Businesses will be limited to ten boxes of materials per day. For more information, please call 760-776-6454. City Offers FREE SHREDDING FREE DISPOSAL OF USED OIL & FILTERS n Legal papers n Credit card slips n Bank statements n Receipts/invoices n Payroll records n Medical records n Tax records n Accounting files/ records, financial statements n Contracts n Personnel files n Canceled checks n Photographs CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET OFFERS Healthy Fun in the Sun ECRWSS Resident and/or Business Palm Desert, CA PRESORTED STANDARD US Postage PAID Palm Desert, CA Permit No. 160 73510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 phone 760-346-0611 e-mail info@cityofpalmdesert.org Websites www.discoverpalmdesert.com www.cityofpalmdesert.org n Watch City Council meetings live online at www.cityofpalmdesert.org on the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month at 4 p.m. n Susan Marie Weber Mayor Gina Nestande Mayor Pro Tem Jan Harnik Sabby Jonathan Kathleen Kelly The desert’s largest celebration of dance marks its 22nd year this November as The Palm Desert Choreography Festival returns to the McCallum Theatre stage. This one of a kind festival, taking place Saturday, November 9, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, November 10, at 4 p.m. highlights dance as an art form while creating a venue for emerging and established choreographers and developing new dance audiences. Finalists were selected from submissions from across the country with choreographers competing for thousands of dollars in awards. The 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to celebrated hip-hop choreographer, dancer, and artistic director Rennie Harris as part of the Saturday evening show, which features performances by professional dance companies. Sunday’s competition will include performances by pre-professional companies as well as local dancers from the Festival’s outreach projects. These projects, East Valley Dance and The Studio projects, give students a chance to work with a professional choreographer, learn an original piece of choreography, and perform on the McCallum Theatre stage. Festival tickets, starting at $15, are available by calling 760-340-ARTS (2787), online at www.mccallumtheatre.com, or at the McCallum Theatre Box Office. NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2019 choreography festivalPalm Desert Returns NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2019 PALM DESERT COMMUNITY CENTER 43900 San Pablo Avenue 760-568-9697 www.myrecreationsdistrict.com Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Closed Sundays Fall Camp Ages 5 – 14 Monday – Wednesday, November 25 – 27, 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. $66 per week; $25 daily drop in Winter Camps Ages 5 – 14 Monday, Thursday, Friday, December 23 – 27 or December 30 – January 3, 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. $66 per week; $25 daily drop in CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY MUSEUM OF THE DESERT 71701 Gerald Ford Drive, Rancho Mirage 760-321-0602 www.cdmod.org Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Admission: $9.95, ages 1 and up Annual memberships available Touch a Truck Saturday, November 2, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Fall Discovery Camps Monday – Friday, November 25 – 29, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Milk & Cookies with Santa Sunday, December 1 Winter Discovery Camps Thursday – Tuesday, December 19 – 24, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Latkas with Latka Larry and Latka Laura Sunday, December 22 Countdown to “Noon Year” Tuesday, December 31, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CITY OF PALM DESERT Palm Desert Civic Center 73510 Fred Waring Drive 760-346-0611 www.palm-desert.org www.cityofpalmdesert.org Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed November 11, 28, 29 & December 25 City Hall scheduled to close at noon December 24 & 31 Palm Desert Sister Cities Foundation Art Raffle Enter for a chance to win Maori art from New Zealand and Mexico, the home countries of Palm Desert’s sister cities Gisborne and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. Tuesday, December 3, 3 p.m. Information: 760-534-2520 or 925-997-3949 Visitor Services Short Term Rental Hotline 760-568-1441 760-862-6900 Code Enforcement Hotline 760-776-6360 Report Graffiti 760-340-5776 Palm Desert Police Department Call 911 for emergencies Non-emergencies: 760-836-1600 Crime Free Multi-Housing Seminar Apartment managers, staff, and owners are invited to learn how to protect their properties against crime. Wednesday, November 13, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. City Council Chamber Information & RSVP: 760-836-1697 Free Car Seat Safety Class Thursday, November 14, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station 73705 Gerald Ford Drive Information & RSVP: 760-836-1697 PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER 73751 Magnesia Falls Drive 760-565-7467 www.pdpool.com Open Monday – Friday, 5:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. PALM DESERT PUBLIC LIBRARY 73300 Fred Waring Drive 760-346-6552 www.rivlib.net Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. Closed November 11, 28, 29 & December 25 Baby Story Time Ages 2 and under Most Mondays, 10:30 a.m. Fairy-tale STEAM/STEM Programs: Ages 3 – 12 Goldilocks and the Three Bears Wednesday, November 13, 3:30 p.m. Hansel & Gretel Saturday, December 14, 10:30 a.m. Preschool Story Time Ages 3 – 5 Fun with stories, puppets, songs, finger plays, and simple crafts Most Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Teen Time Grades 6 – 12 Most Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. All Booked Club Grades 6 – 12 Create a fun craft while sharing what you’re reading Tuesday, November 12, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. A Very Harry Potter ‘Quizmas’! Create your own wand and test your Harry Potter knowledge Tuesday, December 17, 3 p.m. PALM DESERT PUBLIC LIBRARY 73300 Fred Waring Drive 760-346-6552 www.rivlib.net Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. Closed November 11, 28, 29 & December 25 Come Write-In! Learn how to write a novel. Saturdays, November 2, 9, 16 & 23 Art Workshop Monday, November 4, 3 p.m. Reservations required: 760-346-6552, ext. 4212 Meditation Mondays Led by Vib Verma Selected Mondays, November 4 and December 2, 6 p.m. Book Club: Hooked on Books First Tuesdays, 2 p.m. November 5 Bring a five minute report on your favorite book December 3 The Library Book by Susan Orlean Dungeons and Dragons Table top version of the popular game Ages 18 and up Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. Monday Matinee Movie Selected Mondays at 2 p.m. November 25 The Post (2017) December 23 Home Alone (1990) Tech Tuesdays First Tuesday of the month, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. November 5 & December 3 One-on-One Tech Training Most Thursdays, 2 – 4 p.m. Appointments required: 760-346-6552, ext. 4206 You be the Judge Be judge and jury in real life cases Selected Thursdays, November 21 & December 19, 1 p.m. Frankly Speaking Speaker Series “Healthy Living” Southern California Alzheimer’s Association Monday, November 18, 10:30 a.m.. “Murrow’s Boys” Michael Scofield Thursday, December 5, 4 p.m. Holiday Card Making Workshop Monday, December 2, 1 p.m. Veterans Resource Center Information and referrals. Walk-in Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or call for an appointment Information and appointments: 760-346-6552 or 360-820-5992 PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM IN PALM DESERT 72567 Highway 111 760-346-5600 www.psmuseum.org/palm-desert/ Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Mondays and holidays Daily free admission provided by Helene V. Galen Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden open 7 days a week Exhibition: Imaging Change: Documentary, Portraiture, and Social Justice Opens Saturday, December 7 Information: psmuseum.org or call 760-346-5600 Free Yoga in the Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden Beginning October 2 Wednesdays from 9 – 10 a.m. Galen First Fridays Museum open the first Friday of the month until 8 p.m. with live outdoor entertainment CSUSB PALM DESERT CAMPUS 37500 Cook Street 760-341-2883 pdc.csusb.edu Campus Administrative Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Educational Programs Offering Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctor of Education degrees as well as Teacher Preparation/ Credential and Certificate Programs Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Information: osher.csusb.edu or 909-537-8270 Join the Cal State University Associates and attend monthly entertainment and educational events. Information: www.CalStateUniversityAssociates.com COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS 72050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms 760-343-3644 Information: www.rcdas.org Animals available for adoption COLLEGE OF THE DESERT 43500 Monterey Avenue 760-346-8041 www.collegeofthedesert.edu Closed November 11, 28, 29 & December 25 Holiday break: December 24 – January 1 Friends of the COD Library Fall Book Sale Friday – Sunday, November 1 – 3, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cravens Student Services Center COD Talk James & Josh Davidian – Filmmakers Wednesday, November 20, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Pollock Theatre Student Recitals Fridays, November 22 & December 6, 1 p.m. Pollock Theatre PALM DESERT COMMUNITY CENTER 43900 San Pablo Avenue 760-568-9697 www.myrecreationsdistrict.com Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Closed Sundays Desert Rose Society Annual Rose Show Saturday, November 9, 12:30 – 4 p.m. Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 7, 9 – 11 a.m. $20 admission; $10 with a new unwrapped toy or blanket Chef’s Table Presented by the Palm Desert Public Library Thursdays at 2 p.m. December 5 Chef AJ – author “Unprocessed…” December 12 Lana Ferdman – “Borscht” December 19 Dipika Patel – Christmas Somosas Information: 760-346-6552 Sunday Sounds Concerts Presented by the Palm Desert Public Library Sundays at 2 p.m. December 1 Yvonne Demery – sultry jazz-pop singer December 8 Kurt Reichenbach – singing holiday favorites December 15 Francesca Amari – cabaret holiday special Information: 760-346-6552 Golf Center at Palm Desert Home of the First Tee of the Coachella Valley youth golf program includes 9-hole par three course, driving range with chipping and putting greens, foot golf, and more. 74945 Sheryl Avenue 760-779-1877 www.thefirstteecoachellavalley.org 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Open to the public FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT 43930 San Pablo Avenue 760-341-9622 www.ymcaofthedesert.org Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. 32nd Annual Hoedown at Sundown Saturday, November 2, 5:30 p.m. Agua Caliente Resort & Casino Information & tickets: 760-341-9622 Symphonic Band Concert Wednesday, December 4, 7 p.m. Pollock Theatre $5 admission Chamber Singers Concert Thursday, December 5, 7 p.m. Pollock Theatre $5 admission Play – Twelfth Night December 6 & 13 – 15 $15 – $20 admission Information & showtimes: 760-346-8041 Walter N. Marks Center for the Arts Information: 760-776-7278 LIR (Learning in Retirement) Offering a record 34 classes for the 8-week Winter session at College of the Desert’s classrooms at Westfield Palm Desert. $60 per session for up to five courses with free parking. Information: www.lirpalmdesert.org DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT 38995 Desert Willow Drive Pro shop and tee times: 760-346-7060, ext. 1 or www.desertwillow.com/teetimes Information: 760-346-7060 www.desertwillow.com The Terrace at Desert Willow Golf Resort Reservations (6 or more): 760-346-7060 Serving breakfast, lunch, twilight menu & cocktails Cooks Grill Open daily, 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. Visit www.desertwillow.com/dining for menus 2019-2020 Platinum Club Card Residents: $349; Non-Residents: $399 Information: www.desertwillow.com/Platinum Palm Desert Golf Academy Information: www.desertwillow.com/golfschools Get Golf Ready in 5 Days October 27 – November 24, Sundays, 3 – 4 p.m. $149 per person CREATE CENTER FOR THE ARTS 73733 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 106 760-834-8318 www.createcenterforthearts.org Offering art classes six days a week with scholarships available for Palm Desert residents JOSLYN CENTER 73750 Catalina Way 760-340-3220 www.joslyncenter.org Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Closed Sunday Closed November 28, 29 & December 24 – January 1 Volunteers needed – call 760-340-3220, ext. 103 Veteran’s Day BBQ Monday, November 11, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Joslyn Fitness Center Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – noon and 2 – 4:30 p.m. Free for Joslyn members; $5 guests Information/orientation: 760-340-3220, ext. 117 or veronica@joslyncenter.org New Free LGBT+ Chat Group 1st & 3rd Fridays, 10 a.m. Information: 760-340-3220, ext. 102 Beginner Tai Chi Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Information: 760-668-8382 Latin Dance Class Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 – 3 p.m. $7 per class RSVP: 760-340-3220, ext. 102 Indoor Pickleball Class Wednesays at 2:30 p.m. and Fridays at 9 a.m. $8 per class RSVP: 760-340-3220, ext. 102 Line Dancing Class Wednesdays, 1 p.m. $5 per class RSVP: 760-340-3220, ext. 102 Free Book Club Selected Tuesdays, November 19 & December 17, 1 p.m. Information: 760-340-3220, ext. 102 Cabaret on Sundays Arthur Newman Theatre Information and shows: 760-340-3220 Doors open at 1 p.m.; shows start at 2 p.m. Desert Care Network Lectures Selected Wednesdays at 10 a.m. September 11 Learning to Manage Rheumatoid Arthritis October 9 Topic to be determined 4th Annual HIV & Aging Conference Featuring keynote speaker Greg Louganis Wednesday, September 18, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. RSVP required: 760-992-0440 Active Aging Expo & Flu Shot Clinic Wednesday, October 16, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. First Friday Monthly Birthday Celebration Celebrate a month of birthdays the first Friday of every month with free cake. Grief Recovery Method Information: 760-340-3220, ext. 117 or veronicas@joslyncenter.org Imago Relationship Dialogue Sessions Information: 760-340-3220, ext. 117 or veronicas@joslyncenter.org Let’s Do Lunch With Jewish Family Services First & third Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Information & evaluation: 760-325-4088 HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM DESERT 72861 El Paseo 760-346-6588 www.hspd.org Open Friday – Monday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. For fun information about the history of Palm Desert and its neighborhoods, visit BecomingPalmDesert.com THE LIVING DESERT 47900 Portola Avenue 760-346-5694 www.livingdesert.org Open daily, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (last admission at 4 p.m.) Giraffe Feeding Daily 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $7 with paid admission ($5 members) Winged Wonders: Butterflies & Hummingbirds Open daily, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $3 ($2 members) Camel Connection Daily 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $7 ($5 members) Veterans Day Veterans with ID and their families (up to 6 people) receive ½ off admission Monday, November 11 Wildlights Nearly a million twinkling lights, live music, and festive games and activities on select nights November 27 – December 28, 6 – 9 p.m. $14; $12 members, veterans, seniors, children 3 – 12; children under 3 free Mildly Wild New Year’s Eve Party Ages 18 up “Roaring ‘20s Old Hollywood” party with gourmet dinner, entertainment, champagne toast, and dancing Tuesday, December 31, 6 – 10 p.m. $125 per person – cont'd on next page – – cont'd from inside– Free Wednesday Matinee Movie Series 1 p.m. Includes popcorn and lemonade Information: www.joslyncenter.org/Matinee-Movies Telephone Safety Net Weekly check-ins, support, and socialization Information: 760-340-3220, ext. 110 Meditation Class Thursday, 9 – 9:30 a.m. Free for Joslyn members Brain Bootcamp Information: 760-340-3220, ext. 117 Balance Conditioning Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays , 10 & 11 a.m. $5 per class Information: 760-636-2205 Care Pathways Series of 12 workshops. Information: 760-771-0501 or 800-510-2020 Go4Life Information: 760-340-3220 Zumba Fitness Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, 9 – 10 a.m. $5 per class Information: 760-636-2205 Problem Solving Strategies 760-340-3220, ext. 117 Aging Mastery Program Information: 760-340-3220, ext. 117 Cornerstone Club Information: 760-340-3220, ext. 107 Meals on Wheels Information: 760-340-3220, ext. 110 Penny’s Pantry First and third Fridays, 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Providing non-perishable food and fresh produce to low income seniors EISENHOWER MEMORY CARE CENTER 42201 Beacon Hill, Suite A 760-836-0232 emc.org Community-based resources to help people with Alzheimer’s/dementia and their caregiverscaregivers. Alzheimer’s Support Group Thursdays, 9 – 11 a.m. RSVP: 760-836-0232 MCCALLUM THEATRE 73000 Fred Waring Drive 760-340-ARTS (2787) www.mccallumtheatre.com 22nd Annual Palm Desert Choreography Festival Saturday, November 9, 7 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 4 p.m. The Desert Symphony Presents Holiday Extravaganza starring Michael Andrew Thursday, December 12, 8 p.m. Information: 760-773-5988 or desertsymphony.org Palm Springs Friends of the Philharmonic in the Coachella Valley Information & tickets: 760-341-1013 or www.psfp.org Visit www.mccallumtheatre.com or call the box office for a complete listing of November & December shows SANTA R OSA & SAN JACINTO MTNSNAT’L MONUMENT VISITOR CENTER 51500 Highway 74 760-862-9984 www.DesertMountains.org Friday – Monday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed for lunch (noon – 12:30 p.m.) Free guided hikes most Thursdays, 9 – 11:30 a.m. Annual Friends & Champions Celebration Thursday, November 7, 6 – 9 p.m. $150 per person Information & tickets: DesertMountains.org Desert Mountains Art Faire Saturdays, November 2 & December 7, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. iPhone Photography Classes Saturday, November 2 & Sunday, December 8, 8 a.m. – noon Reservations required: 760-862-9984 Star Parties at the Monument Saturdays, November 2 & December 21, 6 p.m. Happy Tails Doggie Adventures Wednesday, November 6, 8:30 – 10 a.m. Reservations required: 760-862-9984 National Public Lands Day Saturday, November 9, 8 a.m. – noon First 50 people receive a free t-shirt Reservations required: 760-862-9984 Trail Tuesdays Beginning October 15 Information: 760-568-9918 Weed Warriors Wednesday, October 16 Birding Walk Monday, October 21, 7:30 – 9 a.m. Reservations required: 760-862-9984 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIARIVERSIDE/PALM DESERT CAMPUS 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive 760-834-0800 www.palmdesert.ucr.edu UCR Palm Desert offers a variety of classes and programs including Nonprofit Management Certification, Lean Six Sigma Capstone, and Managing Through Workplace Inclusion. PALM DESERT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 72559 Highway 111 760-346-6111 www.pdacc.org Hero Week – Movie Night at Hotel Paseo Tuesday, November 5, 6 – 8 p.m. Peace Officer & Public Safety Luncheon Thursday, November 7, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa Holiday Ho, Ho, Hole Golf Tournament Thursday, December 5, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. End of Year Food Drive Wednesday, December 11, 5 – 7:30 p.m. One El Paseo Business Breakfasts Second Tuesdays Desert Willow Golf Resort Reservations: www.pdacc.org Profit Connection Luncheons Selected Thursdays 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Information and reservations: 760-346-6111 Business After Hours Mixers Selected Wednesdays Information: www.pdacc.org THE GARDENS/EL PASEO VILLAGE 73545 El Paseo 760-862-1990 Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Holiday hours may vary Closed November 28 & December 25 Celebrate the Season Concert with Elvis tribute artist Scot Bruce, snow shows, and pictures with Santa Friday, December 6, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Information: 760-776-6425 Playtime with Santa Balloon creations, face painting, hot chocolate, and photos with Santa Saturday, December 7, 4 – 6 p.m. Paws & Claws Pet photos with Santa Saturday, December 14, 4 – 6 p.m. $15 benefits Bianca Rae Foundation