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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCPD BrightSide JULAUG 2020 webJULY/AUGUST 2020 MAKE POOL SAFETY A PRIORITY n LIVING IN COYOTE COUNTRY n NEW DISTRICT ELECTION PROCESS COMING IN NOVEMBER n CITY SALUTES CLASS OF 2020 n REIMAGINED SAN PABLO n PROTECT YOUR PETS ON JULY 4 n DON’T GET BURNED BY FIREWORKS n SAVE A LIFE AND SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY A PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT Celebrate our nation’s independence and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime shared experience by joining in a community-wide patriotic listening party on Saturday, July 4, starting at 9 p.m. This safe and mostly sane celebration encourages everyone in Palm Desert to tune in and turn up their radios or other devices as two local radio stations – 98.5 the Bull and U92.7 – play a section of favorite patriotic tunes in synchronized stereo. The goals is to let music and freedom ring out under the stars for all to hear. Residents and visitors are invited to post pictures of their listening party experiences on social media using the hashtag #UnitePalmDesert. The City is also working with select local restaurants that will offer Independence Day “picnic baskets,” which holiday revelers can pre-order and enjoy at home before, during, or after the listening party. The musical pyrotechnics that will highlight this unique event are being offered in lieu of the City’s traditional annual fireworks display and concert in Civic Center Park due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Listening party participants are encouraged to observe all public health guidelines including social distancing and face coverings, if appropriate. The listening party is part of Unite Palm Desert, a campaign created to support and rally Palm Desert residents and businesses through the pandemic and beyond. In addition to fun events, Unite Palm Desert includes serious initiatives such as the City’s economic relief package, which is expected to deliver up to $3 million in public support across the community. The umbrella relief package includes no interest loans to small businesses, a hospitality incentive program, community grants, emergency rental assistance, homelessness assistance, and more. Unite Palm Desert involves a wide variety of community and regional partners including: FIND Food Bank; the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce; El Paseo Parking & Business Improvement District; Joslyn Center; Living Desert Zoo & Botanical Gardens; McCallum Theatre; Palm Desert High School; and Desert Willow Golf Resort. For more information about Unite Palm Desert and the City’s Independence Day listening party, please visit DiscoverPalmDesert.org. Patriotic LISTENING PARTY to UNITE PALM DESERT on JULY 4 Independence Day falls on Saturday this year, which means that trash service for residents and businesses in Palm Desert will not be affected. Information: 760-346-0611, ext. 454 The Joslyn Center’s Meals on Wheels program provides seniors with regular, friendly human contact in addition to nutritious food. Residents ages 50 and up who are unable to drive, shop, or cook could be eligible, regardless of income. Information: BobE@joslyncenter.org or 760-340-3220, ext. 110 The City’s Business Support Hotline – 760-776-6362 – puts businesses in touch with an expert from the City’s Economic Development team who can assist with questions about how to access government loans, grants, and other resources. Businesses can also send emails to bizsupport@cityofpalmdesert.org. Residents who wish to report a problem with a short-term vacation rental are encouraged to call the City’s Short-Term Rental Hotline at 760-862-6900. To report issues after 1 a.m., please call the Palm Desert Police Department at 760-836-3215. 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. For more information, please visit www.rvcfire.org. Dates to Remember INDEPENDENCE DAY July 4 Smart Tips FOR LIVING IN Coyote Country The return of longer days and warm weather typically means increased activity by coyotes. A longtime desert resident whose presence here predates the development of Palm Desert’s homes and businesses, coyotes play an important role in our natural ecosystem controlling rodents and other potential disease carrying pests. Coyotes primarily hunt rodents and rabbits, but will take advantage of any opportunity for an easy meal. When out on the prowl, coyotes will target all available food sources including pet food, garbage, and domestic animals. You can help protect yourself, your pets, your property, and the coyotes themselves by following some simple steps. Never feed or attempt to tame coyotes Do not leave uneaten pet food outside Bring pets inside at night and do not leave them outside unattended Put garbage in tightly closed containers that coyotes cannot tip over Remove easy sources of water Pick up fallen fruit and cover compost piles Put away bird feeders at night to avoid attracting rodents and other coyote prey If followed by a coyote, make loud noises or throw rocks A natural part of our beautiful desert, coyotes are here to stay. You can do your part to encourage coyotes to remain in the wild where they belong by following the aforementioned tips. For more information, call the California Department of Fish and Wildlife at 909-484-0167. MAKE POOL SAFETY A PRIORITY KNOW THEABCs of WATER SAFETY FIRST PHASE COMPLETE Reimagined San Pablo Palm Desert is celebrating another major milestone in the creation of a new downtown with the recent completion of the first phase of a reimagined and reconfigured San Pablo Avenue. The conclusion of major work on the project’s first phase, which rebuilt San Pablo between Highway 111 and Fred Waring Drive, means that most of the major infrastructure work has been done. This included the construction of wider sidewalks, enhanced bike lanes and parking, a new roundabout at San Pablo and San Gorgonio Way, and the narrowing of what was a four-lane road to one lane in each direction. San Pablo’s transformation from a vehicle focused throughway into the heart of a revitalized city center where walking, biking, and fun are the focus is well underway San Pablo is envisioned as a community gathering spot that attracts nearby residents every day and that can also host special celebrations and activities, such as Palm Desert’s weekly certified farmer’s market. San Pablo is important because it serves as a vital artery in the heart of Palm Desert’s downtown connecting El Paseo and Highway 111 to the south with the Palm Desert Civic Center, College of the Desert, and CV Link alternative transportation path to the north. A few final finishing touches to the new pocket parts and landscaping remain, but one very important aspect of San Pablo’s new landscape will not appear immediately. A key element of a reenvisioned San Pablo is shade, to be achieved via the planting of new shade trees along the length of the street. Waiting for a tree to grow can be frustrating, but in a few years, the benefits of the City’s planning and patience will be visible for all to see when a green and cooling living canopy begins to spread its way along the street. Many of the changes to San Pablo were demonstrated in May 2016 during Vision San Pablo, an 11-day demonstration project that gave residents, local businesses, and visitors an advance look at the proposed changes along with a street party featuring live music, food trucks, and children’s activities. The project’s second phase, which will bring similar changes to the street between Fred Waring and Magnesia Falls Drive, is expected to begin construction later this year. For more information about San Pablo and all of the exciting changes taking place there, please call 760-776-6384 or visit visionsanpablo.com. 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. While the City of Palm Desert is not putting on its usual fireworks display this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, gated communities and other entities may schedule displays and there are always some people who ignore the legal prohibition on setting off personal fireworks. 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 when fireworks are being set off. The City of Palm Desert encourages residents this July 4 to follow the SPCA’s advice and protect their pets. New City Council District Election Process Coming In November The City of Palm Desert is making innovative changes to the way residents choose their local representatives. Beginning this November, and for the first time in the City’s 47-year-history, Palm Desert will have two City Council districts. District One includes about one fifth of the City and is generally located near downtown Palm Desert, the Civic Center, and nearby neighborhoods. District Two includes the rest of the City. Because of its smaller size and fewer number of residents, District One must legally be represented by one City Council member, who will be elected in November. District Two, which is much larger and includes roughly four fifths of the City’s population, will be represented by four City Council members, two of whom will be elected on November 3 as well. The other two representatives for District Two will be the City Council incumbents whose terms expire in November 2022. PROTECT YOUR PETS ON JULY 4 Due to its strategically important and central location, the creation of District One, helps fulfill longtime goals identified in the City’s strategic and general plans and will result in a more fully defined downtown Palm Desert. Implementation of the two districts settles a lawsuit and aligns Palm Desert’s electoral process with the California Voting Rights Act ensuring that the voices and votes of all Palm Desert residents are heard and translate to meaningful representation. The legal settlement also calls for the implementation of ranked choice voting, if feasible, in both districts. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the limits it has placed on community engagement and education, the plaintiffs and the City mutually agreed to postpone implementation of ranked choice voting until the November 2022 election. The plaintiffs and the City have issued the following joint statement: “Working together, we have identified a two-district solution that embraces the goals of the California Voting Rights Acts and preserves the integrity and unity of our community. This positive outcome illustrates the value of creativity and cooperation over confrontation.” For more information, please visit www.representpd.org. For a detailed map: www.representpd.org The eighth annual Nine 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 11, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Palm Desert Community Center. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing, regular cleaning, and other public health and safety measures will be in place to protect donors and workers at the blood drive. Donors, workers and everyone who attends will be required to wear face coverings, and undergo temperature and COVID-19 symptoms checks before accessing the donor waiting area. The need has never been greater as the COVID-19 pandemic has had significantly reduced blood donations. Summer is the most challenging time for blood supplies in the Coachella Valley and your generosity could save a life while helping Palm Desert reclaim the total donations title that our community won six years ago. Donors will receive, while supplies last, a special edition Nine 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 Nine Cities Challenge total and will receive, while supplies last, a commemorative t-shirt. 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. SAVE A LIFE and Support Your COMMUNITY 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 Gina Nestande Mayor Kathleen Kelly Mayor Pro Tem Jan Harnik Sabby Jonathan Susan Marie Weber JULY/AUGUST 2020 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 blow torch. 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. DON’T GET BURNED BY FIREWORKS JULY & AUGUST 2020 PALM DESERT COMMUNITY CENTER 43900 San Pablo Avenue 760-568-9697 www.myrecreationsdistrict.com Call for hours of operation 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 FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT 43930 San Pablo Avenue 760-341-9622 www.ymcaofthedesert.org Call for hours of operation PALM DESERT PUBLIC LIBRARY 73300 Fred Waring Drive 760-346-6552 www.rivlib.net Call for hours of operation Join the Palm Desert Library’s virtual Summer Reading Program Read, log your time, participate in activities, watch virtual performances, and earn prizes! Programs available for children, teens, and adults. Program runs through August 8 Registration: www.srp.rivlib.net Veterans Resource Center Information and referrals for anyone who has served in the military. Information: 760-346-6552 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. The Desert Rose Society invites the public to visit the Rose Garden Community Walk at Civic Center Park and enjoy the beautiful roses that the Society helps to maintain. desertrosesociety.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 Call 911 for emergencies Non-emergencies: 760-836-1600 PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER 73751 Magnesia Falls Drive 760-565-7467 www.pdpool.com Call for hours of operation – cont'd on back page – PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM IN PALM DESERT 72567 Highway 111 760-346-5600 www.psmuseum.org/palm-desert/ Call for hours of operation Daily free admission provided by Helene V. Galen Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden open 7 days a week CSUSB PALM DESERT CAMPUS 37500 Cook Street 760-341-2883 pdc.csusb.edu Offices open virtually – call for hours of operation The University joins the City in congratulating the CSUSB Class of 2020! New programs include: Hospitality Management, Entrepreneurship, and Cybersecurity 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 Offers non-credit, university-level courses for adults 50+ along with events, travel program, and discussion groups. Information: www.csusb.edu/OLLI or 909-537-8270 Join the Cal State University Associates and attend monthly entertainment and educational events. Information: CalStateUniversityAssociates.com Abdulla, Bryana Acevedo, Madison Agras, Isabella Aguayo, Delaila Aguilar, Andrea Aguilar Patron, Galylea Alas, Mandy Alcala, Isaac Alcauter, Darla Allessio, Troy Almy, Megan Alvarado, Uriah Alvarez, Isaiah Anderholt, Carter Anderson, Andrew Andrade, Arianna Angulo Rivas, Guadalupe Armenta, Brayan Arriaga, Edgar Avendano, Summer Baez, Martin Baldwin, Malaya Balint, Nailea Ballazhi, Gentian Balog, Reid Baluga, Krystle Paulyn Banua, Rosevin Kaye Banuelos, Samantha Barajas, Anissa Barcenas, Erik Barclay, Nathan Barney, Austin Barron, Lidia Barron, Lucia Barlett, Brittney Barta, Raqel Early Bassirian, Herosh Bauer, Jackson Bautista, Esteffania Bean, Ashlyn Becerra, Jacob Beck, Noah Bell, Alexandria Benitez, Genesis Benjamin, Nicholas Bento da Silva Teles, Hemilly Biggert, Griffin Bradshaw, Kati Bramer, Anthony Breidenbach, Emma Brockert, Morgan Brooks, Chandler Brown, Jayden Brown, Sophie Bush, Jasmine Busher, Luke Caiati, Giulio Cain, Christian Callaghan, Delaney Camargo, Angela Camba Gonzalez, Maria Canizales, Adriana Capistran Esquivel, David Cardenas, Anafernanda Cardenas, Anaisabel Carmona, Johanna Carr, William Carrillo, Martin Castaneda, Brissa Castillo, Fernanda Castillo, Kerstin Castro-Diaz, Juan Cavoretto, Jennah Ceranic, Faris Chalab, Roni Chaudhry, Muhammad Chavez, Eliana Choi, Valerie Clark, Bannon Coffin, Cortney Collier, Mackenzie Contreras, Andrew Contreras, Pedro Coronado, Logan Cortes, Ariel Covarrubias, Mauricio Cox, Sabrina Crevoiserat, Francesca Crockett, Julia Cruz-Alvarez, Brandon Cruz-Alvarez, Jason Cuahuizo, Daniel Czerwinski, William Dan, Melanie Dawson, Makenna De Franza, Grace De La Cerda Garcia, Andrik De La Cruz, Bode Dekock, Danielle Despras, Nicolas Di Francesco, Bella Diaz, Samantha Diaz, Sid Dibello, Jake Dlakic, Dzana Dolan, Katherine Dominguez, Sasha Dominguez-Cruz, Andrew Driza, Daphnie Vhin Duenas, Maya Duininck, Jack Dumer, Axel Duncan, Terrie Duthaler, Dylan Dziona, Elizabeth Eftekharzadeh, Dominic Elisha, Roxanne Ellenz-Guereca, Isabella Emerson, Nalani Engler, Jeremy Enriquez, Isis Esparza, Paola Esparza Torres, Ivan Esparza-Mateos, Anahi Espriu, Carleen Estrada, Alexia Evans, Sevan Fabian, Rylee Jenrus Falcon-Foote, Nicholas Falk, Malia Fares, Khalid Feath, Angus Felipe, Marian Lei Fernandez, Marissa Ferreira, Samuel Figueroa, Lisiana Fischer, Elizabeth Fisher, Hugo Flaum, Noah Flores, Daisy Flores, Mathias Flores, Paula Fradis, Andrew Franco Gonzalez, Litzi Frary, Adam Gaete, Simon Galindo, Uriel Gallegos, Leo Gandolfo, Travis Garban, Aesia Garcia, Abigail Garcia, Carlos Garcia, Daniel Garcia, Isai Garcia, Jared Garcia, Yahaira Garcia Cardenas, Karla Garcia-Guerra, Sebastian Garcia-Valenzuela, Daisy Garduno, Armando Gastelum, Edgar Gaxiola, Karla Gayle, Caitlynn Gilbert, Ryan Gilroy, Harrison Goldbach, Brock Gomez Hernandez, Diego Gonzalez, Andrew Gonzalez, Luis Gonzalez, Olivia Green-Castaneda, Dominic Griego, Daegen Guillermo, Camren Guleria, Neil Gustafson, Thomas Gutierrez, Isaiah Gutierrez, Lexi Halton, Baxley Hanson, Scott Hanson, William The past school year has been difficult for students, especially for those who are graduating and missing out on traditional celebrations of one of life’s great milestones due to the COVID- 19 pandemic. The City of Palm Desert has joined parents, educators, and the rest of the community in responding to this unique situation by honoring the Class of 2020 in new ways. These non- traditional celebrations have included: organizing a Graduation Cruise Night down El Paseo on June 10; producing and putting up banners along the El Paseo median in celebration of the Class of 2020 graduates; and working with the Chamber of Commerce to provide congratulatory posters to local businesses. The City also worked with the McCallum Theatre on a special message to graduates that was illuminated on the side of the Theatre for several weeks. The City thanks all of the many agencies, organizations, and partners who are participating in what has become an inspiring and unprecedented community-wide celebration. The City’s efforts are part of Unite Palm Desert, a campaign created to support and rally Palm Desert residents and businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. At its June 11 meeting, the Palm Desert City Council issued a proclamation honoring the Class of 2020 and declared June 11, 2020, as Palm Desert High School Class of 2020 Day in Palm Desert. In issuing the proclamation, the City encouraged all residents to join the City in celebrating the incredible talents and accomplishments of each and every graduate. Whether they are graduating from Palm Desert High School, College of the Desert, Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert Campus, or any of Palm Desert’s other valued educational institutions, the City offers its heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2020 – a class unlike any other! Below is a list of graduating seniors from Palm Desert High School provided by the Desert Sands Unified School District. Please join us in saluting them! Class of 2020 Graduates From kindergarten to graduate school, Palm Desert’s remarkable students are one of our community’s greatest assets. City of Palm Desert Salutes Haro, Naun Hayden, Garrett Hayes, Indira Hecht, Charlotte Heckmann, Madison Heckmann, Mia Hendrickson, Sarah Hermosillo Orozco, Dayanara Hernandez, Christian Hernandez, Isabella Hernandez, Troy Hernandez-Alcantar, Mariana Hernandez-Ramos, Miriam Herrera, Lucas Hill-Kemp, Zavier Hoang, Nhan Hoggatt, Mariah Hojhalli, Melika Holt, Chloe Hood, Jordan Hotchkiss, Jayden Kay Huang, Kyna Huerta, Alexander Huerta, Arturo Hughes, Joshua Hushaw, Natalie Huynh, Minh-Thu Insingo, Isabella Istomin, Vladimir Iverson, Jade Jauregui, Carolina Jeffrey, Georgette Jessup, Sierra Jimenez, Joeseph Johnson, Arianna Juarez, Seaera Kabel, Matthew Kazi, Areesha Keenan, Spencer Kelley, Winnie Kendall, Kylee Kim, Robert Knall, Anna Kochell, Scott Kubas, Lucy Kuhl, Micaiah Labayog, Paige Lagos, Esteban Lagos-Zuniga, Jessica Langston, Fabiana Lara, Bianca Ledebur, Calhoon Lee, Kyle Lembeck, James Leming, Eric Leuschner, Luke Levander, Anna Leyva, Cristofher Lindhardt, Adrian Lindsey, Khalil Lockett, Jordan Lopez, Adamary Lopez, Ashley Lopez, Brianda Lopez, Itzel Lopez, Jaylee Lopez, Kalyn Lopez Bogarin, Williams Lopez-Hernandez, Christian Lopez-Olivas, Ahtziri Lozano, Alyka Danielle Lua, Daniel Lucero, Timothy Lucero-Rodriguez, Edgar Lucero-Rodriguez, Juan Luna, Josie Lyons, Parker Macias-Ramirez, Andrew Magana, Itzel Makapugay, Jordyn Maldonado, Jordan Maltbie-Mangen, Alexander Mann, Aiden Manney, Karli Manzo, Michael Marcos-Olguin, Juliette Mardones, Raquel Martello, Cole Martinez, Daisy Martinez, Daneyda Martinez, Isabella Martinez, Rueben Martinez-Munoz, Christina Martino, Danetti Marx, Olivia Matson, Westly Matthews, Skylar Mayton, Cameron McCarthy, Ann McClurg, Dugan McDaniels, Emily McGraw, Kaylee McQuown, Mira Mejia, Jacob Melendres-Zamudio, Tristan Mendoza, Myles Mero, Sydney Meza, Shyanna Mike, Amara Miller, Carson Mitchell, John Montemayor, Desiree Montero-Lopez, Mya Moranda, Tenaya Moyotl, Jeremiah Muehr, Kade Muhammad Jones, Karim Munoz, Kimberly Munoz, Oscar Munoz Miranda, Maria De Jesus Murillo, Daryne Namusaazi, Maxine Neil, Kaley Nguyen, Giang Nicholas, Tiffany Noriega Villagra, Nicolas Novack, Graci Nurani, Qayz Oakley, Aison Ochoa, Sierra O'Connor, Paige Ogrodnick, Anthony Okabe, Kanami Olarnik, Bryan Olivares, Damieon Olivas, Miguel Olson, David Ortega, Nicole Padilla, Tiffany Palanca, Trevor Park, Peter Patel, Aleesha Patel, Ruchit Patterson, Cole Patterson, Robert Pejovic, Stefan Perez, Luiseduardo Perezchica, Garrett Perezchica, Jasmine Perez-Ocaranza, Stephanie Peters, Tyler Peterson, Michelle Pine-Caputo, Derrick Pint, Michael Platt, Madison Ponce, Nicholas Posselt, Laney Post, Richard Powell, Alexander Prohoroff, Jacques Pruitt, Shania Queenen, Koby Quintanilla, Amee Quinto, Guillermina Quiroz, Aalyha Ramirez, Yxandria Ramirez Perez, Blanca Ixel Ramos-Solorio, Ashleyn Raval, Ayush Resendiz, Humberto Reynoso Orozco, Claudia Rice, Marley Rios Gonzalez, Guillermo Rivera, Danielle Rivera, Jaira Robbins, Sara Rodriguez, Grace Rodriguez, Sadie Rodriguez, Xitlaly Rodriguez Lang, Eleazar Rojo, Abraham Rojo, Javier Romaine, Hailee Romero, Savannah Romo-Tirado, Ramon Rubinsky, Olivia Ruelas Valenzuela, Nicxie Karina Russell, Tanner Salazar, Angel Salazar, Jessica Salazar, Moises Salazar-Tovar, Lilia Salcin, Edna Saldana, Bryan Salto, Julyan Samperio, Ashley Sanchez, Elijah Sanchez-Porras, Arturo Sanders, Amanda Santana, Marco Saucedo Ochoa, Juan Schulze Allen, Zeina Scott, Robert Segovia, Isaac Serrato, Youssef Seybold, Hailey Shen, Erin Nicole Shvarts, Dana Sickenberger, Peyton Singh, Akashdeep Sorensen, Qualiq Stein, Charlize Strong, Zoii Sweeney, Connor Tahernia, Sophia Talos, Angel Tarallo, Jack Taylor, Kate Theiss, Kale Thompson, Taylor Tobias, Jordan Toral, Angel Torres, Jesus Torres-Marquez, Emiliano Torrico, Mia Trofholz, Jordan Upton, Kaitlyn Uribe, Fernando Valen, Konner Valencia-Santos, Adrian Valenzuela, Frangel Vargas, Anthony Vazquez, Maximiliano Vega, Larisa Velasquez, Jonathan Vergara Mora, Christopher Villa, Joey Villagomez, Amy Villalva Solares, Leslie Voletti, Lianna Von Kaenel, Jarred Von Kaenel, Justin Warfield, Lauren Washburn, Nicholas Waterhouse, Jessi Weaver, Samantha Weigel, Alexander Wells, James West, Molly White, Dylan Whitley, Dylan Williams, Darryl Williams, Jared Williams-Lucy, Camilla Willys, Adolfo Wilson, Logan Windham, Sasha Witherspoon, Rebecca Woodforde, Madeleine Woodward, Avalon Wysard, Samuel Yates, Amanda Zamora, Melissa Zamora, Saul Zavitka, Kylie Zazueta, Jesse Zelada, Kenneth PA L M D E S E R T HI G H S C H O O L JOSLYN CENTER 73750 Catalina Way 760-340-3220 www.joslyncenter.org Please call 760-340-3220 or visit our website for information on virtual programs, existing services, and our plans for safely reopening. Telephone Safety Net Weekly check-ins, support, and socialization Information: 760-340-3220, ext. 110 Problem Solving Strategies Use cognitive reframing to move forward efficiently with a sense of well-being and confidence, reduce stress and worry. Information: 760-340-3220, ext. 117 or veronica@joslyncenter.org Cornerstone Club Join a select group of dedicated donors who give $25 or more per month to support The Joslyn Center and its services Information: 760-340-3220, ext. 107 Meals on Wheels Information: 760-340-3220, ext. 110 Joslyn Center continues its Meals on Wheels program delivering nutritious meals to many seniors who are home alone and unable to shop or cook for themselves. If you are able to support this program, please visit joslyncenter.org/donate 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 caregivers. THE LIVING DESERT 47900 Portola Avenue 760-346-5694 www.livingdesert.org Call for hours of operation MCCALLUM THEATRE 73000 Fred Waring Drive 760-340-ARTS (2787) www.mccallumtheatre.com Call for upcoming shows PALM DESERT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 72559 Highway 111 760-346-6111 www.pdacc.org SANTA ROSA & SAN JACINTO MTNS NAT’L MONUMENT VISITOR CENTER 51500 Highway 74 760-862-9984 www.DesertMountains.org Call for events and hours of operation The 10 Desert Essentials 1. WATER Always carry more water than you think you will need in the desert. Start with two liters and bring additional water on warmer days/longer hikes. 2. FOOD Choose healthy snacks and avoid extra packaging that you’ll have to pack out. 3. MAP & COMPASS Your smartphone or GPS can be a powerful navigation tool, but don’t rely on something that requires batteries. 4. FIRST AID KIT Purchase a pre-made first aid kit or make your own and take a basic first aid class. 5. SUN PROTECTION Use sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses, and a hat to shield yourself from the harsh sun. 6. COMB Also handy for combing hair, you can use a small plastic comb to remove cactus spines and thorny stems. 7. FLASHLIGHT Smartphone flashlight apps will work for a few minutes, but a flashlight or headlamp are necessary for longer hikes. Don’t forget extra batteries. 8. MIRROR Redirected sunlight is visible from many miles away and can signal for help when your phone fails. 9. INSULATION Even on a hot day, the temperature can drop quickly once the sun sets. A light jacket or emergency blanket can keep you warm if you must spend the night outdoors. 10. WHISTLE A whistle will travel longer distances and be more noticeable than a shout. If you hear a whistle on the trail, whistle back and head towards the sound. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE/PALM DESERT CAMPUS 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive 760-834-0800 www.palmdesert.ucr.edu – cont'd from front– 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 Walter N. Marks Center for the Arts Information: 760-776-7278 LIR (Learning in Retirement) Information & registration: 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 Visit desertwillow.com/dining for menus Palm Desert Golf Academy Information: desertwillow.com/golfschools CREATE CENTER FOR THE ARTS 73733 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 106 760-834-8318 www.createcenterforthearts.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. Hours may vary HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM DESERT & FREE MUSEUM 72861 El Paseo 760-346-6588 www.hspd.org The Firehouse Museum is closed for the summer. Appointments are available to research the archives. Visit the website and peruse 10 years of newsletters chronicling the history of Palm Desert at www.hspd.org, select News/Events.