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Home My WebLink AboutCPD041 DigitalFinal July Aug 2022 cxJULY/AUGUST 2022 APPLICANTS SOUGHT FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE VIRTUAL HALL OF RECORDS AVAILABLE ONLINE SAFE A LIFE AND SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY PROTECT YOUR PETS ON JULY 4 MAKE POOL SAFETY A PRIORITY DON’T GET BURNED BY FIREWORKS ON JULY 4 BEAT EXTREME HEAT AT A COOL CENTER AERIAL MOSQUITO TREATMENTS PLANNED TO REDUCE INVASIVE SPECIES A PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT Palm Desert celebrates our nation’s independence on Monday, July 4, with fun festivities featuring fireworks, live music, food trucks, and more at Civic Center Park. The Independence Day fun starts at 7:30 p.m. with a presentation of our nation’s flag followed by a concert featuring the Swing Cats Big Band performing a variety of classic American pop and swing favorites. The sky will light up at 9 p.m. with a spectacular 20-minute-long fireworks display synchronized to patriotic-themed songs simulcast on radio stations The Mix 100.5 FM and 98.5 The Bull. While most of the festivities are scheduled for evening, Civic Center Park is open all day for family fun. Activities and games for children will be available starting at 4 p.m. on the field area behind the Family YMCA of the Desert, a short distance north of the two children’s playgrounds. Revelers will once again have an opportunity to buy taste-tempting treats from a variety of food trucks and vendors beginning at 5 p.m. Attendees are also encouraged to bring picnic dinners, blankets, and chairs to enjoy the show. Alcoholic beverages, smoking, and portable barbeques are prohibited. To protect public safety during the holiday celebration in the busy park, golf carts will not be allowed to operate inside park grounds on July 4. Private fireworks are illegal in Civic Center Park and throughout Palm Desert. Civic Center Park is located at 73510 Fred Waring Drive. Parking at Civic Center Park on July 4 is accessible from Fred Waring Drive only and will be allowed until the parking lots are full. For the comfort and convenience of attendees, free, air-conditioned shuttle service will be provided between The Gardens on El Paseo and the park from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. The Gardens is located at the corner of El Paseo and San Pablo Avenue. To accommodate the pyrotechnic safety zone, San Pablo Avenue between Fred Waring and Magnesia Falls Drive plus the northwest corner of Civic Center Park (including the dog parks and baseball fields) will close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 2. Fred Waring between San Pablo and Portola Avenue will close in both directions on July 4 at 7 p.m. Streets will reopen when it is safe to do so following the conclusion of the event. Dog parks will reopen on Tuesday, July 5 at 5 a.m. PALM DESERT CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH FIREWORKS AND FUN For more information, please call 760-568-1441. The City of Palm Desert is seeking applicants to serve on its newly created Civic Engagement Committee. The committee will promote civic education and engagement to help residents better understand local government, foster a positive sense of community, and prepare the next generation of local leaders. It is anticipated that the Civic Engagement Committee will meet on a quarterly basis. Interested residents may apply online at www.cityofpalmdesert.org/volunteers. The deadline to be considered for an interview is Monday, August 15. If you have any questions about this committee or any of the City’s commissions and committees, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 760-776-6487 or cityclerk@cityofpalmdesert.org. Did you know that the City of Palm Desert has an online records portal that makes thousands of City records available round-the-clock? You can access many frequently requested records from the City Council, Housing Authority, Financing Authority, and other legislative bodies, including agendas, minutes, and resolutions, simply by visiting cityofpalmdesert.org/records. If you’re not sure how to find what you are looking for, search templates have been set up to help simplify the search process. Still cannot find what you need? Please contact the City Clerk’s office and they can assist you with a simple records search or process a request for public records. The City Clerk’s office can be reached at 760-346-0611 or via email at cityclerk@cityofpalmdesert.org. The tenth annual 9 Cities Blood Drive Challenge returns this July with Coachella Valley communities competing head- to-head to inspire the most lifesaving donations. This year’s drive takes place on Saturday, July 23, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Palm Desert Community Center. What started as a friendly competition between valley cities is now an essential event that is depended upon to bolster depleted blood supplies over the summer months. Your generosity could save a life while helping Palm Desert reclaim bragging rights to the 9 Cities Challenge title. Donors at mobile collection centers will receive, while supplies last, a special edition 9 Cities Blood Drive t-shirt. Donors must be at least 15 years of age – donors under 17 require proof of their date of birth and a signed parental consent form (available at the drive) – weigh at least 115 pounds, and feel well on drive day. A photo ID is also required. Donors should maintain their regular meal schedules and increase fluid intake (water is best) in the 24 hours prior to donating. Donors who are unable to attend the drive are encouraged to donate in Palm Desert’s name anytime between July 1 and August 31 at LifeStream’s Rancho Mirage or La Quinta centers. They should request that their donations be counted toward Palm Desert’s 9 Cities Challenge total. The Palm Desert Community Center is located at 43900 San Pablo Avenue adjacent to Civic Center Park. For more information and to make an appointment, please call LifeStream at 800-879-4484 or visit lstream.org/9cities/ Independence Day (City Hall Closed) July 4 Dates to Remember VIRTUAL HALL OF RECORDS AVAILABLE ONLINE SAVE A LIFE AND SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY Palm Desert’s Coffee with the Mayor series continues through the summer. Enjoy free coffee and conversation with Palm Desert’s Mayor at three upcoming events: Wednesday, July 6 at 11 a.m. at the Palm Desert Country Club Association; Wednesday, August 3 at 9 a.m. at the Palm Desert iHub; and Wednesday, September 7 at 9 a.m. at The Gardens on El Paseo Information: 760-346-0611 or info@cityofpalmdesert.org Have you received a kitchen pail from Burrtec? You can now compost your food waste in your green organics bin. The City of Palm Desert has additional information on its EngagePalmDesert.com page on how to properly recycle your organics. Information: EngagePalmDesert.com/organics-recycling 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 CITY SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE JULY & AUGUST 2022 ARTISTS CENTER AT THE GALEN 72567 Highway 111 760-565-6130 Wednesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. artistscouncil.com Look for the Artists Council’s full season of events, exhibitions, and workshops starting in September. Zoom Workshops Monoprint Desert Botanicals with Micah Goguen – Monday, July 11, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Discovering Pastels with Barbara Eberhart – Fridays, July 29, August 5 and 12 Information and registration: artistscouncil.com. CSUSB PALM DESERT CAMPUS 37500 Cook Street 760-341-2883 pdc.csusb.edu Summer Hours through August 5: Monday – Thursday: 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Closed Fridays Closed July 4 Bachelor’s and master’s degrees, a doctorate in educational leadership, teaching credentials, and certificates. New programs include Hospitality Management, Entrepreneurship, and Cybersecurity. Information: csusb.edu/pdc/our-programs Mature Adult Programs The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) offers non-credit, university-level courses for adults age 50+. Experience all the fun of learning with no homework, no tests, and no grades. Membership also includes fun events, interest groups and travel opportunities. Information: csusb.edu/OLLI or 909-537-8270 CITY OF PALM DESERT Palm Desert Civic Center 73510 Fred Waring Drive 760-346-0611 Open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.cityofpalmdesert.org www.DiscoverPalmDesert.com Visitor Services 760-568-1441 Short Term Rental Hotline 760-862-6900 Code Compliance Hotline 760-776-6360 Report Graffiti 760-340-5776 Palm Desert Police Department Call 911 for emergencies Non-emergencies: 760-836-1600 Palm Desert In Touch Get information on City meetings, parks, trails, and public art, plus identify issues including graffiti and code violations and report them directly to City staff. Information: cityofpalmdesert.org/intouch Engage Palm Desert The City’s civic engagement platform allows residents a chance to ask questions, share comments, and contribute ideas on City projects. Here’s what’s new this month: Mall Redevelopment Opportunity Organics Recycling Palm Desert Business incentives Campus Organizations Join the Cal State University Associates and become a member of a premier organization of campus supporters. Enjoy monthly educational and enlightening speaker events throughout the Information: CalStateUniversityAssociates.com COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS 72050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms 760-343-3644 rcdas.org Services include animal adoption and licensing. COLLEGE OF THE DESERT 43500 Monterey Avenue 760-346-8041 collegeofthedesert.edu COD Street Fair Closed July and August Information: 760-636-7957 or codaastreetfair.com COD Veterans Resource Center 760-773-2536 Summer Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Fridays Closed July 4 and July 18 – 22 Provides critical services for veterans and their dependents to support their success, retention, and educational needs. Palm Desert Resident Cards Palm Desert Resident Cards for use at Desert Willow Golf Resort are issued by Desert Recreation District at the Palm Desert Community Center. City residents who would like to get a new or renewed card may visit the community center during business hours with the necessary documentation (California ID or Driver’s License, plus a utility bill with a Palm Desert address). More information: cityofpalmdesert. org/departments/special-programs/ desert-willow-golf-resort Golf Center at Palm Desert 74945 Sheryl Avenue 760-779-1877 golfcenterpd.com 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. DESERT ROSE SOCIETY desertrosesociety.com The Desert Rose Society prunes the Rose Garden at Civic Center Park. Scan the QR code found on the sign in the rose garden to bring up a map identifying the varieties. The Society will resume its monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of the month beginning in September. DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 47950 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta 760-777-4200 dsusd.us The 2022-2023 school year begins on Tuesday, August 16. DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT 38995 Desert Willow Drive 760-346-0015 desertwillow.com Visit their website for current hours Dining The Terrace at Desert Willow Golf Resort Unique, tasteful, handcrafted cuisine paired with one of the most scenic outdoor dining venues in Palm Desert. View menus and hours of operation online. Information: desertwillow.com/TheTerrace Golf Enjoy award-winning championship golf at Desert Willow Golf Resort. Contact the pro shop or go online to book your tee times. Information: 760-346-7060, ext. 1 or desertwillow.com/teetimes Summer VIP Card A legendary summer awaits with a Summer VIP Card at Desert Willow Golf Resort. Cardholders receive discounted green fees, seven-day advance booking window, discounts on instruction and driving range fees, savings in the golf shop, and more. Palm Desert residents with a valid Palm Desert Resident Card receive complimentary Summer VIP benefits. Non-residents may purchase a Summer VIP Card in the Golf Shop or online for $99.00 per person. Information: desertwillow.com/SummerVIP Palm Desert Golf Academy Perfect your game at the finest practice facility in the desert. The Palm Desert Golf Academy provides an all-grass hitting area to practice full swing; a short game area that includes grass and sand bunkers; a chipping green; a pitching green; and a large putting area. Individual Summer Academy Membership are $349 and include: • Unlimited use of academy practice facility, available daily from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. • No initiation fee or monthly dues • 25% off apparel (non-sale items) • 15% off accessories, gift items, and footwear (non-sale items) • 15% off individual golf lessons • 10% off dining at The Terrace at Desert Willow Golf Resort (food only) • Member bag tag • Membership card with picture • Private parking • Membership benefits valid through September 19 Information: desertwillow.com/ academymemberships FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT 43930 San Pablo Avenue 760-341-9622 ymcaofthedesert.org Summer Day Camps At the Y’s Summer Day Camps, each day is packed with the perfect mix of activities and fun. Children ages 5 – 12 will make new friends, play exciting games, and participate in activities in a structured and nurturing environment. Adams & Carter school locations: $185 per week San Pablo location: $180 per week CREATE CENTER FOR THE ARTS 73600 Alessandro Drive 760-834-8318 createcentercv.org Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. CREATE Center for the Arts provides instruction, resources, and space for artists to create together. Classes, workshops, open studio hours, and one-on-one instruction are available to artists of all ages and experience levels. Kids’ Summer Classes: Adventures in Animation Ages 10 – 12 July 25 – 29, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. $175 Art of Science Ages 7 – 9 July 11 – 15, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. $175 Formula 1 3D Printing Camp Ages 11-14 July 18 – 21 and August 1 – 4, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. $275 DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT Palm Desert Community Center 43900 San Pablo Avenue 760-568-9697 myrecreationdistrict.com Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Closed Sundays Ongoing Activities Ballroom, Swing, and Salsa Wednesdays, 7 – 8 p.m. $52/month Line Dancing Wednesdays 6 – 7 p.m. $43/month or $15 drop in fee Beginning Guitar Wednesdays 6 – 7 p.m. Classes run in 5-week sessions $80/per session Chair Yoga Thursdays 12 – 12:45 p.m. $39/month Adaptive Sports Programs Adaptive programs are open to individuals with disabilities or special needs and their family members. Adaptive Basketball Focus on drills to develop skills with progression to game play. Mondays 3 – 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday 3 – 4:15 p.m. $25/program/month Adaptive Boccia A paralympic sport for all abilities. Wednesdays 4:15 – 5 p.m. Y Rookies Soccer Ages 3 – 5 Location: Palm Desert Soccer Park, 74735 Hovley Lane Saturdays, September 24 – November 12, 8:30 a.m.; 9:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. This program is designed for the next athlete in the family. Children learn the fundamentals of soccer in a non-competitive environment that emphasizes sportsmanship, fair play, and participation. Kids will play games and run drills that will build fundamentals for a lifetime of success. Jean Benson Child Development Center 75433 Orange Blossom Lane 760-836-3336 Serving children 2 – 5 years of age by supporting their unique interests, skills, and needs. They focus on the social, emotional, physical, and language development which form the basis of their lifelong learning. Information: ymcaofthedesert.org/jean- benson-child-development-center/ THE GARDENS ON EL PASEO 73545 El Paseo 760-862-1990 thegardensonelpaseo.com HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM DESERT & FIREHOUSE MUSEUM 72861 El Paseo 760-346-6588 hspd.org Closed through September. Re-opens October 7. JOSLYN CENTER 73750 Catalina Way 760-340-3220 joslyncenter.org Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Joslyn Center is a designated cooling center for adults 50 and older during normal business hours. On-site Programs Exercise classes, bridge, canasta, pinochle, mahjong, Scrabble, Spanish lessons, quilting, woodcarving, knitting, painting, pickleball, table tennis, art classes, dance classes, creative writing, ukulele group, stringed instrument band, Joslyn Singles, and more. Information: joslyncenter.org/programs Virtual Programs Virtual book club, SCAN Independence at Home, Eisenhower Health lectures, HICAP Q&A, Mindful Living, and more. Information: joslyncenter.org/virutal-programs Wellness Center Programs Programs are offered both in-person and via Zoom. They include Aging Mastery Program®, a five- session course covering 10 topics ($5 fee); Brain Boot Camp, a two-session memory training course ($5 fee); Problem-Solving Strategies, counseling for addressing life’s challenges (free); Bereavement Group for recovery from loss (free); and more. For further Wellness Center information, contact José Mendez at 760-340-3220 ext. 117 or josem@joslyncenter.org. Nutrition Programs Meals on Wheels Providing healthy meals weekdays to seniors in Palm Desert, Sun City Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and Indian Wells who are unable to shop or cook for themselves. Friday delivery of frozen meals for weekends also available. Information: 760-340-3220, ext. 110, or bobe@joslyncenter.org Penny’s Pantry Community Food Bank First and third Fridays, 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Providing non-perishable food and fresh produce to low-income seniors. THE LIVING DESERT 47900 Portola Avenue 760-346-5694 livingdesert.org Summer hours through September 30 7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Last admission 12:30 p.m. Rhino Savanna The new Rhino Savanna is home to a pair of black rhinos, Jaali and Nia. The expansive multi-species and state-of-the art habitat highlights twelve species and transports guests right to their own African safari. Australian Adventures Experience the world down under at this immersive habitat where wallabies roam freely and budgies fly above. Giraffe Feeding Through September 30: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $6 members/$8 non- members per person with paid park admission Private Safari Tours Two-hour guided tours with private shuttle. Advanced reservations required. Information: livingdesert.org/tours Summer ZooCamp For children ages 5 – 12, Summer ZooCamp features exciting and memorable activities, behind-the-scenes experiences, and more. Select weeks through July 29; 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Advanced reservations required. Information: livingdesert.org/ZooCamp Knot Just Knitters Drop-In Knit/Crochet Group Community Room Start a new project or bring a current WIP (work in progress). Share your skills, stories, and projects. This is an untutored group. Meets every other week. Mondays, July 18, August 1, 15 and 29; 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, July 20, August 3, 17 and 31 10 a.m. – 12 noon Palm Desert Library Book Club Community Room Tuesday, July 19, 11:00 a.m.: “In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote Tuesday, August 16, 11:00 a.m.: “My First Summer in the Sierra” by John Muir Seats are limited and reservations required. Reservations: 760-346-6552 ext. 8112 Additional information: rivlib.libcal.com Morning Boost Info Hour Community Room Wednesdays 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Enjoy coffee and an information-packed hour as the library brings in experts from local organizations to help you live your best life. Topics will include planning for the future – health, wealth, and well-being. Details and reservations: rivlib.libcal.com or 760-346-6552 ext. 8112 Teen Programs Open to teens in grades 6 – 12 Please visit www.rivlib.net for program information. Teen Advisory Council Help with library events, and get volunteer hours. Tuesdays, July 5 and 19, August 2, 16 and 30, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Crafternoon Tuesdays, July 12 and 26; August 9 and 23 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. New crafting program for teens. Youth Lounge Wednesdays, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Movie screenings, video games, board games, KPOP meetups and refreshments. Anime Alliance Club for Teens Thursdays, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Explore Japanese culture – watch popular animes, anime inspired crafts and sample Asian snacks. Children’s Programs Summer Reading Program continues on Tuesdays and Thursdays through July 21 with story time, craft activities, and scavenger hunts. Program information: www.rivlib.net MCCALLUM THEATRE 73000 Fred Waring Drive 760-340-ARTS (2787) mccallumtheatre.com Tickets for the 2022-2023 season are on sale now via the mccallumtheatre.com website. PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER 73751 Magnesia Falls Drive 760-565-7467 pdpool.com Recreational Pool, Splash Playground, slides, and diving boards have reopened for the summer. PALM DESERT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 72559 Highway 111 760-346-6111 pdacc.org PALM DESERT PUBLIC LIBRARY 73300 Fred Waring Drive 760-346-6552 rivlib.net Open Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. Closed Monday, July 4 Please call ahead or follow the library on Facebook (facebook.com/palmdesertpl) for up-to-date information as programs are subject to change. Summer Reading Program (SRP) Read Beyond the Beaten Path Continues through Friday, July 22 Various activities for all ages. Contests, games, programs, and more. Prizes galore! Registration: rivlib.net Reclaim the Void Joint project with S.C.R.A.P. Gallery using recycled fabric and hula hoops to weave rugs for a global art installation in Western Australia. This is a collaboration with the Ngalia elders to cover abandoned mine pits. Various workshops will be held throughout the summer months. Check the library website for dates and times for this family-friendly project. Adult Programs Paper Crafts with Michelle Community Room Monday, July 11 and August 8, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 and August 10, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Please visit www.rivlib.net for details. Reservations required: 760-346-6552, ext. 8112 RCLS Literacy Services Van Visit the Library Connect – Desert Van at Joe Mann Park, 77810 California Dr., every Tuesday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Story Time On Demand available from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.) Free books and take- home activity kits for children and adults. Other services include checking out and returning books, requesting books from other branches to pick up from the van, computer work, Wi-Fi, printing, and digital skills and job search assistance. Information: www.rivlib.net or email LibraryConnectDesertVan@rivlib.net Veterans Resource Center Information and referrals for anyone who has served in the military. Information: 760-346-6552 SANTA ROSA & SAN JACINTO MTNSNAT’L MONUMENT VISITOR CENTER 51500 Highway 74 760-862-9984 DesertMountains.org Check desertmountains.org/calendar for events and updates. THE SHOPS AT PALM DESERT 72840 Highway 111 760-346-2121 shopsatpalmdesert.com UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIARIVERSIDE/PALM DESERT CAMPUS 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive 760-834-0800 palmdesert.ucr.edu UCR Palm Desert Center offers a wide variety of free lectures, movie screenings, and events for the community. Programs range from a literary-inspired film series to discussions about conservation, biodiversity, and climate change. Check out the website to see what’s coming up next. UCR Osher This summer, try a UCR Osher class from anywhere! These courses are for lifelong learners over the age of 50, and all of them will be conducted virtually via Zoom. Classes include: The Week’s News in Review An interactive discussion of events shaping the news each week with instructor William Maxwell. Thursdays, July 7 – Aug. 11, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. A Day in the Life Explore the lives of everyday people throughout ancient and medieval times with instructor Barry Schoenfeld. Fridays, July 8 – Aug. 12, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Knotted and Painted from A to Z Reproduce and colorfully paint an alphabet of knotted letters with instructor Risa Gettler. Fridays, July 8 – Aug. 12, 1 – 3 p.m. Information and registration: palmdesert.ucr.edu/welcome-ucr-osher Extreme heat is a health hazard, particularly for the elderly, infants, and those with chronic medical conditions. Public cool centers provide safe, air-conditioned facilities for all residents in need of temporary relief from the heat. Cool centers in Riverside County have opened for the summer and are activated whenever temperatures reach 100 degrees or higher. Each center offers water, snacks, and activities for participants. Three locations are now open in Palm Desert: Joslyn Center 73750 Catalina Way 760-340-3220 Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For those age 50 and over Palm Desert Community Center 43900 San Pablo Avenue 760-340-3220 Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Palm Desert Library 73300 Fred Waring Drive 760-346-6552 Monday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Cool centers are coordinated by the Community Action Partnership of Riverside County, in conjunction with Riverside University Health System – Public Health. For a complete list of cool center locations and to view an interactive map with additional details, visit www.capriverside.org or call 951-955-4900. Seniors and those with disabilities who have difficulty accessing a cool center are encouraged to contact Sunline Transit Agency for information on their Sundial paratransit services and taxi voucher program. More information is available by visiting sunline.org/rider-resources/getting-to-a- cooling-center or by contacting Sunline at 760-343-3451. Personal fireworks are illegal in Palm Desert and most Coachella Valley communities. Fireworks are not toys. Fireworks and sparklers are designed to explode or throw off showers of hot sparks and they burn at temperatures exceeding 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, hotter than a blowtorch. More fires are reported on Independence Day in the United States than on any other day of the year and fireworks account for nearly half of those fires. The Riverside County Fire Department provides a website with fire safety and emergency incident information as well as the dates and locations of public fireworks displays at www.rvcfire.org. For more information, please call 951-940-6985. The celebration of our nation’s independence is a joyful occasion, but the loud noises associated with fireworks and other festivities on July 4 can be confusing and frightening to pets, and disturbing to some individuals with noise sensitivity. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) advises pet owners to keep their dogs and cats at home in a quiet, sheltered, and escape-proof area during fireworks displays. Residents who live in affected areas should follow the SPCA’s advice and protect their pets. Pet owners are encouraged to bring their pets indoors during the 20-minute fireworks display at Civic Center Park scheduled to start at 9 p.m. on Monday, July 4. Fireworks displays are common in the Coachella Valley year-round, not just on Independence Day. The City of Palm Desert shares fireworks alerts via email notifications and social media posts for displays that are scheduled in and near our city. To receive email alerts in your inbox, sign up at www.cityofpalmdesert.org/our-city/newsletters. DON’T GET BURNED BY FIREWORKS ON JULY 4 PROTECT YOUR PETS ON JULY 4 BEAT EXTREME HEAT AT A COOL CENTER Although it is 100% preventable, drowning is the leading cause of accidental injury-related death for children ages 1 to 4 in Riverside County. Nearly 90% of all drownings and near-drownings occur in backyard pools or spas. A drowning child can lose consciousness in less than 30 seconds and suffer irreversible brain damage after just four minutes. To reduce the threat of drowning, remember the ABCs of water safety: A = Adult Supervision Assign an adult to keep their eyes on children in the water at all times. B = Barriers Ensure that pools are protected by fences, self-closing and self-latching gates, motion sensors, and window and door alarms. C = Classes Parents and caregivers should take CPR and First Aid. Swimming courses are recommended for children and adults. Swim courses for children of all ages are available throughout the summer at the Palm Desert Aquatic Center. For more information, please visit www.rvcfire.org. MAKE POOL SAFETY A PRIORITY 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 Email 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 City Council Jan Harnik Mayor Sabby Jonathan Mayor Pro Tem Kathleen Kelly Gina Nestande Karina Quintanilla JULY/AUGUST 2022 With the detection of an invasive mosquito in South Palm Desert that increases the risk of mosquito-borne disease, the Coachella Valley Vector Control District plans to apply aerial ultra-low volume (ULV) treatments by helicopter from July 23 – September 24. The application area is located within the boundaries of Highway 111, Portola Avenue, Indian Hills Way, and the Santa Rosa Mountains. Applications will take place on Saturdays from 2 a.m. – 7 a.m., weather permitting. Because the area is densely populated and has many gated communities with restricted access, these applications will be carried out by helicopter for the most efficient and effective treatment. The Vector Control District wants to reduce the number of invasive mosquitoes that can transmit serious viruses, including dengue and Zika. Aedes mosquitoes have a painful bite that diminishes residents’ quality of life due to incessant daytime biting. When mosquitoes are eliminated before becoming adults, they cannot pose a nuisance or disease problem. The product being used in the treatments, VectoBac® WDG, is environmentally friendly, approved for application on organic crops, and registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. The active ingredient in this product is Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti), a microbe found naturally in soil. Bti makes proteins that are toxic to mosquito larvae found in standing water, preventing them from developing into flying adult mosquitoes. Bti has no effect on people, pets, plants, or wildlife at the amounts used for mosquito control. In fact, little to no direct toxicity to non-target insects has been observed with this product. Residents may choose to stay indoors during and for 30 minutes following the application as a best practice to reduce exposure. For more information on the ULV treatments, visit www.cvmosquito.org/ vector-borne-diseases/pages/aedes-palm-desert. Residents can also call the Vector Control District at 760-342-8287, option 2, or email cvmosquito@cvmosquito.org. AERIAL MOSQUITO TREATMENTS PLANNED TO REDUCE INVASIVE SPECIES HWY 111 EL PASEO HAYSTACK RD GRAPEVINE ST HOMESTEAD RD PALM DESERT DR BEL AIR RD WILLOW ST BURSERA WAY MESA VIEW DR SOMERA RD SHADOW MOUNTAIN DR CALLIANDRA ST PINYON ST SKYWARD WAY JUNIPER ST AGAVE LN IRONWOOD ST LARREA ST ALESSANDRO DR JOSHUA TREE ST SUN LN SAN GORGONIO WAY FAIRWAY DR LITTLE BEND TRL AMBER ST CHICORY ST BUCKBOARD TRL TAMARISK ST VINTAGE DR W CARRIAGE TRL DEER GRASS DR SILVER MOON TRL CHUCKAWALLA WAY SIESTA TRL DESERT HEIGHTS CIR QUAIL TRL OASIS TRL M O N T E R R A C I R N AMBROSIA ST EAG LE R D G O L F C O U R S E L N SEGURA CT MESA TRL BUCKBOARD TRL DEER GRASS DR TAMARISK ST QUAIL TRL Palm Desert aerial larvicide Palm Desert aerial boundaries Rate- 0.25 lbs./acre Amount- 400 lbs. Acres- 1,600 Spray time- 1.84 hrs. Product- VectoBac WDG