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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBrightside Community JULY AUG 2024 DIGITALJULY AND AUGUST 2024 ARTISTS CENTER AT THE GALEN 72567 Highway 111 760-565-6130 artistscouncil.com The Artists Center at the Galen will be closed for the summer from July 1 – September 5. For details about future events, exhibitions and workshops, and to learn more about the Artists Council, visit: artistscouncil.com CSUSB PALM DESERT CAMPUS 37500 Cook Street 760-341-2883 pdc.csusb.edu Summer Administrative Hours (June 3 – August 9) Monday – Thursday, 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Closed Friday Campus Administrative Hours (beginning August 12) Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Educational Programs Bachelor’s and master’s degrees, teaching credentials, and certificates. New programs include Hospitality Management, Entrepreneurship, Cybersecurity, Social Work, Kinesiology, and Child Development. Information: csusb.edu/pdc/our-programs Campus Organizations Join the Cal State University Associates and become a member of a premiere organization of campus supporters. Enjoy educational and enlightening speaker events throughout the season. The majority of membership dues support student scholarships. Learn more: CalStateUniversityAssociates.com COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS 72050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms 760-343-3644 rcdas.org Services include animal adoption and licensing. CITY OF PALM DESERT Palm Desert Civic Center 73510 Fred Waring Drive 760-346-0611 Open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. palmdesert.gov DiscoverPalmDesert.com Visitor Services 760-568-1441 Short Term Rental Hotline 760-862-6900 Code Enforcement Hotline 760-776-6360 Report Graffiti 760-340-5776 Palm Desert Police Department Emergencies: Call 911 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: palmdesert.gov/intouch EngagePalmDesert.com The City’s civic engagement platform allows residents a chance to ask questions, share comments, and contribute ideas on City projects. COLLEGE OF THE DESERT 43500 Monterey Avenue 760-346-8041 collegeofthedesert.edu Street Fair Saturdays and Sundays, Closed July and August. Returns October 5. 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 Friday Provides critical services for veterans and their dependents to support their success, retention, and educational needs. DESERT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive DesertHorticulturalSociety.org admin@deserthorticulturalsociety.org DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT Palm Desert Community Center 43900 San Pablo Avenue 760-568-9697 MyRecreationsDistrict.com Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Closed Sundays PLEASE NOTE: The Community Center is closed for renovations. The offices and front desk have been relocated to the Parkview Building in the Civic Center parking lot at 73710 Fred Waring Drive. Check the website for details. Tai Chi for Your Health Mondays, 12 p.m. Portola Community Center $55 per month Beginning Guitar August 7 – September 4, 6 p.m. Portola Community Center $80 per session Second Level Guitar August 7 – September 4, 7 p.m. Portola Community Center $80 per session Ballroom Swing and Salsa Lessons Wednesdays, July 10 – July 24 or August 7 – 28, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Palm Desert Amphitheater $52 per session or $18 daily drop in fee Line Dancing Wednesdays, July 10 – 24 or August 7 – 28, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Palm Desert Amphitheater $43 per session or $13 daily drop in fee Youth Beginners Tennis Monthly Sessions Mondays and Fridays, 6 – 7 p.m. Civic Center Tennis Courts $60 per session Ages 7 to 11 Youth Advanced Beginners Tennis Monthly Sessions Mondays and Fridays, 7 – 8 p.m. Civic Center Tennis Courts $60 per session Ages 11 - 15 Youth Soccer Clinic Monthly sessions Saturdays, 10 – 11 a.m. Civic Center grass area behind YMCA $40 per session Ages 5 – 8 Youth Soccer Clinic Monthly sessions Saturdays, 9 – 10 a.m. Civic Center grass area behind YMCA $40 per session Ages 2 – 5 Palm Desert Resident Cards Palm Desert Resident Cards for use at Desert Willow Golf Resort are issued by the Desert Recreation District at the Parkview Building (temporarily). Information: palmdesert.gov/desertwillow Golf Center at Palm Desert 74945 Sheryl Avenue 760-779-1877 golfcenterpd.com Check the website for hours. Home of the First Tee of the Coachella Valley youth golf program includes a 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 will not meet in July or August. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, September 10, at the Portola Community Center. Regular meetings will then continue on the second Tuesday of the month. Social starts at 4:30 p.m., followed by a short meeting and guest speaker at 5 p.m. offering advice on growing roses in the Coachella Valley. We are actively seeking new members! Visit: desertrosesociety.com DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOLDISTRICT 47950 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta 760-777-4200 dsusd.us Summer School graduation is Thursday, July 18. The first day of classes for the 2024- 2025 school year is Tuesday, August 20. For the latest information, visit: dsusd.us/calendar DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT 38995 Desert Willow Drive 760-346-0015 desertwillow.com Visit website for current hours. Junior Golf Summer Camp Monday – Thursday, July 8 – August 15, 8:30 – 11 a.m. Ages 14 and younger Expert instructors provide an engaging, fun and safe learning environment where young golfers can develop their skills and love for the game. Instruction includes swing fundamentals, short game, putting, rules, and more. Students will also get real-world experience playing the beautiful Desert Willow course. $299 per week for each junior golfer. Visit: DesertWillow.com/junior-golf The Terrace Restaurant Discover exceptional dining in a resort-style atmosphere, perfect for business gatherings, a post-round meal, or a relaxing escape. Whether you prefer to dine indoors or outdoors, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the Firecliff Course, the majestic Santa Rosa Mountains, and vibrant desert flora. For hours and menus, visit: desertwillow. com/terracerestaurant FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT 43930 San Pablo Avenue 760-341-9622 ymcaofthedesert.org Y Day Camps June 10 – August 23 Variety is the spice of life! Themed Camps at the Y offer an array of enrichment activities, games, sports experiments, and loads of fun. Registration fees range from $145 to $180. Flag Football League starts September 2 Games are Fridays, September 27 – November 22, 5 – 9 p.m. Join the excitement of our NFL Flag Football League! Coed teams, TK through eighth grade. League Organization and practice starts September 2. Games played at Hovley Soccer Park. Registration fee: $120, includes NFL jersey and team photo. For details, and to register for summer programs, visit: ymcaofthedesert.org 37th Annual Hoedown at Sundown Saturday, November 2, Indian Wells Country Club Grab your cowboy hats and join us for cocktails, camaraderie, and a stomping good time! Visit: ymcaofthedesert. org/hoedown-at-sundown-2024 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 through a play–based curriculum. The focus is on social, emotional, physical, and language development, which form the basis of lifelong learning. Free or low-cost tuition available for qualifying families. 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 The Historical Society of Palm Desert Museum is closed for July and August. We will re-open in October. JOSLYN CENTER 73750 Catalina Way 760-340-3220 JoslynCenter.org Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. A Matter of Balance Starts September 9 A four-week, eight session class that teaches participants how to prevent falls and recover quickly. For more information, call: 760-340-3220 Onsite Programs Exercise classes, bridge, bingo, indoor pickleball, canasta, pinochle, mah-jongg, Scrabble, quilting, knitting, painting, table tennis, lawn bowling, art classes, New Joslyn Singers, Joslyn Strummers ukulele group, Joslyn Singles, virtual book club, HI-CAP Q&A, free blood pressure screenings on Mondays, and more. Information: JoslynCenter.org/ Programs or call 760-340-3220 Onsite Programs with our Partners Braille Institute/low vision classes, First Foundation Fraud Prevention, Eisenhower Health lectures, Health Expos, JFS Let’s Do Lunch, Riverside County Office on Aging Care Pathways, and more. Information: 760-340-3220 Joslyn Wellness Center Programs Free and low-cost programs include Go4Life®, Aging Mastery Program®, Brain Boot Camp, Problem-Solving Strategies, Mindful Living, Bereavement Group, free Fitness Center, and more. Some programs have a $5 fee. Information: Alex Garcia at 760-895- 4656 or AlexG@JoslynCenter.org Nutrition Programs Meals on Wheels: Providing healthy meals Monday – Friday to seniors in Palm Desert, Sun City Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and Indian Wells. Thursday delivery of frozen meals for weekends is also available. Information: JoslynCenter.org/Meals- On-Wheels-and-Pennys-Pantry or contact Bob Elias at 760-895-4635 or BobE@JoslynCenter.org Penny’s Pantry Community Food Bank: First and third Fridays, 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Fresh produce and non-perishable food for low-income seniors. Farmers’ Market: Second and fourth Fridays, 9 – 10:30 a.m. (or until depleted). Free, fresh produce provided by FIND Food Bank. THE LIVING DESERT ZOO AND GARDENS 47900 Portola Ave. 760-346-5694 LivingDesert.org Summer Hours June 1 – September 30, 7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Last admission 12:30 p.m.) Tours and Experiences Giraffe Feeding June 1 – September 30, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Additional fee with paid park admission. Giraffe feeding gives guests a one-on-one encounter with these graceful giants. Rhino Encounter June 1 – September 30, 8 a.m. Additional fee with paid park admission. This special opportunity offers guests the chance to meet a black rhino. Reservations recommended. Private Safari Tours Daily two-hour guided morning tour, with private shuttle and Giraffe feeding. Reservations required. For pricing and times, visit: LivingDesert.org Special Programs July Zoo Camp July 9 – 11, 16 – 18, 23 – 25, and July 30 – August 1, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. ZooCampers from grades K-6 will learn about wildlife through STEM activities, arts and crafts, up-close animal encounters, and more. Registration required. Visit: LivingDesert.org/ZooCamp Zookeeper Academy July 1 – 3, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Zookeeper Academy has returned this summer, exclusively for grades 7-9! This career-based camp will offer a thorough and engaging exploration of zookeeping roles. Registration required. Visit: LivingDesert.org/ZooCamp LEARNING IN RETIREMENT The Shops at Palm Desert lirpalmdesert@gmail.com lirpalmdesert.com The Learning in Retirement Fall Semester will return November 4, with a schedule of 29 informative and enjoyable classes custom-built for seniors. Courses are offered both in-person or over Zoom. Take up to five classes for just $45. Registration begins October 7. Visit: lirpalmdesert.com MCCALLUM THEATRE 73000 Fred Waring Drive 760-340-ARTS (2787) McCallumTheatre.org New Season on Sale! The McCallum has no shows scheduled for July and August, but tickets for all 2024-2025 season shows are on sale now, including a roster of six Broadway musicals, jazz, classical, comedy, and tribute shows, along with a few surprises. Tickets: McCallumTheater.org/all-shows PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER 73751 Magnesia Falls Drive 760-565-7467 pdpool.com Full facility rentals are available. Contact pdacprograms@desertymca.org for more information. Recreational Swim with All Attractions Open July 1 – August 18 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. After August 18 Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Summer Swim Lessons Ages 6 months – 17 years. Registration: pdpool.com/swim- lessons-and-programs Water Exercise Classes Mondays through Saturdays, various times. Registration: pdpool.com/ exercise-programs Dive-In Movies Gate opens at 7:30 p.m., movie begins at sundown. Only $8 per person, children under 2 are free. July 12: Jaws (rated PG13 – contains graphic content) August 9: Emperor’s New Groove August 31: Kung Fu Panda 4 Hot Summer Nights Tuesdays, July 2 – August 13, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. Come to the pool at sundown and play into the night! Enjoy late night music and DJs, along with open rec swim, water slides and food at the snack bar. Long course lap swimming all day on weekends. PALM DESERT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 72559 Highway 111 760-346-6111 pdacc.org Business First Wednesday, July 24, 4 – 5 p.m. Cambria Gallery, 42210 Cook St. Suite M An opportunity to chat and ask questions in an informal setting with representatives from various City of Palm Desert departments. Monthly Mixer Wednesday, July 24, 5 – 7 p.m. Cambria Gallery, 42210 Cook St. Suite M Learn more about Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce activities, membership, and meet with fellow local business owners. For pricing and registration for all events, visit: pdacc.org 60th Annual Golf Cart Parade Sign Up Enter your float in the Parade, reserve your VIP seat, let your business shine with a Marketplace Booth, and much more! We can’t wait to see you at the parade. Registration information: pdacc.org PALM DESERT PUBLIC LIBRARY 73300 Fred Waring Drive 760-346-6552 PalmDesertLibrary.org Hours Monday – Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday: 1 – 5 p.m. Closed July 4 For details, visit: PalmDesertLibrary.org We’re officially open! Join us July 1 for special welcome back activities and learn about our newly reimagined Palm Desert Library. Library Cards Please visit the library to apply for a new limited edition library card celebrating our re-opening! An online library card application will be available soon. Visit: PalmDesertLibrary.org Little Free Libraries Borrow a book, wherever you are! Find books, take-home activities, and special Palm Desert Library items at one of these kiosk locations around Palm Desert: Portola Community Center: 45480 Portola Ave Ironwood Park: 47800 Chia Drive Palma Village Park: 44550 San Carlos Ave University Dog Park: 74802 University Park Drive Joe Mann Park: 77810 California Drive Events and Programming Storytime at The Shops at Palm Desert Tuesdays, through August 13, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Family YMCA of the Desert office, The Shops at Palm Desert, 72840 Hwy 111 Toddlers, preschoolers and caregivers are invited to join us for stories and engaging activities! Mahjong Tuesdays, 1 – 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Coffee with the Mayor Wednesday, July 10, 11:30 a.m. Enjoy free coffee, treats, and casual conversation with Palm Desert’s Mayor in this informal question and answer session. Summer Reading Challenge Paleontologist for a Day: Thursday, July 11, 18 and 25, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join us for a fossil excavation adventure. Children ages 3-11. Fly Away With a Hot Air Balloon: Wednesday, July 17, 24 and 31, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Create your own whimsical hot air balloon (supplies provided). Teens and adults. Summer Reading Challenge Celebration Wednesday, July 31, 4 – 6 p.m. Join us for a screening of the movie Up!, along with crafts, games and prizes. PEGASUS THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER 35-450 B Pegasus Ct 760-772-3057 PegasusRidingAcademy.org Offering therapeutic riding sessions for children and adults with special needs. Programming runs Wednesday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. as the weather permits. We are looking for volunteers! Information: PegasusRidingAcademy.org or call 760-772-3057. SANTA ROSA & SAN JACINTO MTNSNAT’L MONUMENT VISITOR CENTER/FRIENDS OF THE DESERT MOUNTAINS 51500 Highway 74 760-862-9984 DesertMountains.org Open Thursday – Monday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monument Night Adventures Saturday, July 13, 8:45 – 10:30 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 8 – 10 p.m. Discover how the desert comes alive after dark! Do you know which animals change colors under a blacklight? Take a short walk along the Art Smith Trail basin looking for the many nocturnal creatures that inhabit our desert. Reservations required: DesertMountains. org/calendar or call 760-862-9984 Star Party at the Monument Saturday, July 27, 8 – 10 p.m. The Astronomical Society of the Desert conducts direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and giant binoculars. Reservations required: DesertMountains. org/calendar or call 760-862-9984 Night Sky Viewing Stars and Planets Saturday, July 13, 8:45 – 10:30 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 8 – 10:30 p.m. Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer astronomers will be setting up telescopes and invite you to stop by any time while they are there to view the ever-changing display of fascinating objects in the night sky — stars, constellations, bright planets, the moon, and even meteors. Events are subject to change. Visit: DesertMountains.org/calendar for the latest 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 VARIETY – THE CHILDREN’S CHARITY OF THE DESERT 42600 Cook Street, Ste 150 varietyofthedesert.org 760-773-9800, ext. 101 Caring Connections Program Free developmental screenings for children up to five years of age. Inclusive adaptive opportunities are available at no cost with registration required. Diaper Giveaway and Screening First Wednesday of the month through September Families will receive free child development screenings, diapers, wipes, and educational toys, along with opportunities to learn about additional resources. Info and event times: varietyofthedesert.org