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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCPD BrightSide NOVDEC 2021 webNOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021 CITY OFFERS HOME OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES n NEW HOURS FOR COVID-19 TESTING AT UCR PALM DESERT n PALM DESERT CELEBRATES VETERANS n ADOPT, VACCINATE OR NEUTER YOUR PET FOR FREE n CITY OFFERS FREE SHREDDING n FREE DISPOSAL OF USED OIL AND OIL FILTERS n ILLEGAL DUMPING - IT’S A CRIME! n 2022 CALENDARS LOOK FORWARD TO SHINING NEW YEAR n PALM DESERT IS “ON THE MOVE” IN STATE OF THE CITY VIDEO A PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT Coachella Valley foodies, rejoice! Palm Desert’s Certified Farmers’ Market has reopened for the 2021 – 2022 season. The market has become a must-do for visitors and mid-valley residents alike who eagerly anticipate its return each fall. This season, the Certified Famers’ Market has returned to its former Entrada del Paseo location at the west end of Highway 111 and El Paseo adjacent to the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce (72559 Highway 111). The market will operate every Wednesday through April on the new schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Now that outdoor dining restrictions have relaxed, all of the market locations operated by the Certified Farmers’ Market of the Coachella Valley are opening a half hour later and closing an hour later to accommodate a group of brand-new culinary entrepreneurs who started their businesses during the “pandemic pivot.” Two pop-up restaurants on the schedule for Palm Desert in the upcoming months are Straight and Marrow Street Food, serving authentic Vietnamese quick dishes and Croux and Co., offering eclectic American food described as “happiness on your plate.” A perennial favorite, Palm Desert’s Certified Farmers’ Market gives residents and visitors an opportunity to shop for farm fresh produce and other artisanal products. In addition to a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables, the market may offer a mouthwatering array of other products such as farm raised meats, eggs, cheeses, honey, organic coffee, prepared foods, chocolates, soaps, and more. When a market is designated as “certified,” it means all the produce from participating farms at the market has been grown at California farms which have been registered and inspected by their county Agriculture Departments. The market’s nearly two-dozen farms are regionally-based, most within 100 miles of Palm Desert, thus reducing the carbon footprint of bringing products to market. The Certified Farmers’ Market offers a $15/$15 match to customers participating in CalFresh EBT and a $10/$10 match for WIC, SSDI and federal unemployment. The markets offer Market Buck tokens as an in-house currency or ATM alternative to all customers with a charge or debit card, which can be used for purchases at any vendor. For more information, please visit www.certifiedfarmersmarkets.org or call 844-7FARMCV (844-732-7628). Lower-income homeowners with homes that need emergency repairs are encouraged to apply for the City of Palm Desert’s Home Improvement Program. Types of repairs that could be eligible for assistance under the program include emergency water damage repairs, water heater replacement, and repairs to damaged roofs. Information: Call the City of Palm Desert Finance Department at 760-346-0611 ext. 349, or email pleon@cityofpalmdesert.org. Do the 5K your way! The Fortem Financial Thanksgiving Day 5K benefiting Martha’s Village & Kitchen is being presented virtually this year, allowing you to walk or trot off that holiday meal at your own pace in your own neighborhood. When you do, you’ll be helping those in need in our area. Information: marthasvillage.org Donating blood is a gift of hope and life made possible by people who want to make a difference in the community. The City of Palm Desert will host a LifeStream mobile Blood Drive at Palm Desert City Hall on Tuesday, November 30 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information and appointments: www.lstream.org The City of Palm Desert offers programs to encourage home ownership within the community for individuals and families with low to moderate incomes. If you would like to participate in these programs, you can add your name to an interest list maintained by the City. The household income for participants cannot exceed 120 percent of the area median income for Riverside County, adjusted for family size. For a family of four, the current area median annual income is $77,500. To qualify, applicants must have good credit, some savings, and a consistent employment history. Successful applicants will be selected to prequalify with a lender when a home that is suitable for their household’s size and income becomes available. Homes that are part of these programs are generally resales and can range in price from $130,000 to $260,000. For more information, please contact the City’s Finance Department at 760-346-0611. The City of Palm Desert, in partnership with the University of California, Riverside’s Palm Desert campus, is again offering no cost, drive-up COVID-19 testing. Following a summer hiatus, the open-air Curative test site now offers appointments Tuesday through Sunday, between 7 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Conveniently located near Interstate 10, the testing site at the UCR Palm Desert Campus can be accessed from Frank Sinatra Drive via Berger Drive South. Appointments are requested for the tests, but drive-ups will be accommodated when possible. Curative’s self-collected oral fluid swab COVID-19 PCR test offers a painless, simple option with quick, 24-48-hour results after receipt at the lab delivered directly and at no cost to patients. To schedule an appointment, please visit www.curative.com. Daylight Saving Time Ends November 7 Veterans Day November 11 THANKSGIVING November 25 CHRISTMAS DAY December 25 NEW YEAR’S EVE December 31 City Hall Closed November 11, 25, and 26; December 24 and 31 Dates to Remember NEW HOURS FOR COVID-19 TESTING AT UCR PALM DESERT PALM DESERT OFFERS HOME OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES This Veterans Day, the City of Palm Desert is honoring the sacrifices of those who have served in the United States military. Local residents are encouraged to join us in recognizing the dedication of those who have served and those who continue to serve our nation. On Tuesday, November 9 and Wednesday, November 10, a Gratitude Wall will be on display in Civic Center Park from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Community members are welcome to bring their own pen/ marker to write a thank you message to our veterans or simply sign their name on the wall. The highlight of this year’s special celebration of veterans will be the City’s annual Veterans Day Celebration, which will be offered virtually on Thursday, November 11, at 11 a.m. The community is invited to join and view the virtual event on both the City’s Facebook page and our YouTube channel. The program will feature a keynote speaker from the 7th Marine Regiment at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms as well as a patriotic concert performance. Local veterans will be honored during this video presentation by displaying their photos. To submit a photo for inclusion in the video, please email it to vmager@cityofpalmdesert.org along with the name and service information of the pictured individual. Immediately after the celebration, viewers can learn more about available benefits and resources for veterans by viewing a virtual “Resource Round-up” featuring local veterans’ services and resource organizations. This presentation will also be streamed on the City’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. For more information, please call 760-568-1441 or email vmager@cityofpalmdesert.org. Palm Desert Celebrates Veterans NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2021 ARTISTS CENTER AT THE GALEN 72567 Highway 111 760-565-6130 Wednesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. www.artistscouncil.com The Artists Center at the Galen is operated by the Artist Council, an independent non-profit organization that promotes the art and artists of the Coachella Valley by offering a robust program of exhibitions, classes, lectures, and more. Upcoming Exhibitions NEXUS: The Artist Council’s first in-person exhibition of the year continues through Sunday, November 21 at the Artists Center as well as online. Second Annual Holiday Squares Fundraiser: Online viewing and sales from December 6 – 11 Prime Time Pop-Up Member Gallery Show: December 1, 2021 – January 15, 2022 at the Artists Center CSUSB PALM DESERT CAMPUS 37500 Cook Street 760-341-2883 pdc.csusb.edu Educational Programs Offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees, a doctorate in educational leadership, and teaching credentials and certificates. New programs include Hospitality Management, Entrepreneurship, and Cybersecurity. Information: csusb.edu/pdc/our-programs Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Offers non-credit, university-level courses for adults 50+ along with events, travel program, and discussion groups Information: csusb.edu/OLLI or 909-537-8270 CITY OF PALM DESERT Palm Desert Civic Center 73510 Fred Waring Drive 760-346-0611 www.DiscoverPalmDesert.com www.cityofpalmdesert.org Open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Visitor Services 760-568-1441 Short Term Rental Hotline 760-862-6900 Code Compliance Hotline 760-776-6360 Report Graffiti 760-776-6450 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 using Palm Desert In Touch, the City of Palm Desert’s mobile app and online service request system. Information: cityofpalmdesert.org/intouch Engage Palm Desert Engage Palm Desert is the City’s new civic engagement platform, allowing residents a chance to share comments and contribute ideas that will help the City to make smart decisions and design better projects. Information: EngagePalmDesert.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 Apply now for Spring 2022. To protect against COVID-19, proof of vaccination is required for those attending in- person classes starting in Spring 2022, in keeping with the College’s COVID-19 Prevention Plan. LIR (Learning in Retirement) Information & registration: lirpalmdesert.com Classes designed specifically for those ages 50 and above who want to learn for the pure enjoyment of learning. Starting in Spring 2022, proof of vaccination is required for those attending in-person classes. Walter N. Marks Center for the Arts Information: 760-776-7278 Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Additional hours by appointment A nonprofit cultural and educational facility where traditional visual arts media are complemented by contemporary performance and installation arts. COD Veterans Resource Center 760-773-2536 Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Provides critical services for veterans and their dependents in order to support their success, retention, and educational needs. Open for limited in-person hours during the Fall 2021 Semester. COD Veterans Counselor is also available by virtual appointments. CREATE CENTER FOR THE ARTS 73600 Alessandro Drive 760-834-8318 createcentercv.org Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. – 12 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. Visit their website to find upcoming programs. Upcoming Exhibitions Fourth Annual Gui Ignon Student Artist Exhibition: An exhibition of traditional and digital artwork, three-dimensional pieces, photography, and fiber work by local Kindergarten through college students as well as students at CREATE Center for the Arts, on display through Saturday, November 20, 2021. Craft Fair: Sunday, November 21, 5 – 10 p.m. 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 garden to bring up a map identifying the varieties. Annual Rose Show Palm Desert Community Center 43900 San Pablo Avenue Saturday, November 13, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free to the public DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 47950 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta 760-777-4200 dsusd.us Thanksgiving Break: Monday, November 22 – Friday, November 26 Winter Break: Monday, December 20 – Friday, December 31 DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT 38995 Desert Willow Drive 760-346-0015 desertwillow.com Visit their website for current hours 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 The Terrace at Desert Willow Golf Resort Unique, handcrafted cuisine paired with one of the Coachella Valley’s most scenic outdoor dining venues. Available for breakfast and lunch. View hours of operation and menus online. Information: desertwillow.com/TheTerrace Thanksgiving Day Buffet Thursday, November 25 Gather with friends and family this Thanksgiving at Desert Willow Golf Resort for a traditional Thanksgiving meal, served up buffet style. Seatings are available indoors and outdoors every half an hour from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Adults - $62.99; Children (Ages 6-12) - $24.99; Children (Ages 5 and under) - Free Information and reservations: desertwillow.com/Thanksgiving Holiday Party Packages Celebrate the holidays in style at Desert Willow Golf Resort. Holiday Packages and menus are available at www.desertwillow. com/HolidayPackages. Information: Catering Department 760-346-7060 ext. 103 Golf Schools at The Palm Desert Golf Academy Signature Golf Schools – Two-Day School $899 per person The Palm Desert Golf Academy Signature Golf Schools offer a unique approach made up of full swing/short game analysis, proper diagnosis, purposeful situational practice, and expert on-course instruction conducted at a maximum 3:1 student to teacher ratio. • Thursday, November 4 and Friday, November 5 at 9:00 a.m. • Thursday, November 18 and Friday, November 19 at 9:00 a.m. • Thursday, December 2 and Friday, December 3 at 9:00 a.m. • Thursday, December 9 and Friday, December 10 at 9:00 a.m. Information and registration: desertwillow.com/GolfSchools Mastering the Short Game One Day School - $299 per person Perfect your game with the help of our PGA Golf Professionals. Learn the scoring skills required to improve your golf game and lower your scores on the course. • Saturday November 20, 8:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Information: desertwillow.com/shortgame 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 The Palm Desert Community Center will be closed for maintenance from Monday, December 13 to Saturday, December 18. During that time, they will be open for business related to the issuance and renewal of Desert Willow Resident Cards from Monday – Thursday, 8 – 11 a.m. only. Breakfast with Santa Palm Desert Community Center Saturday, December 11, 9:00 a.m. $10 per person Join Desert Recreation District, Jolly Old Saint Nick and his merry elves this holiday season for Breakfast with Santa. Continental breakfast will be served, and there will be craft stations where participants can make reindeer food, decorate ornaments and cookies as well as finish letters to Santa. There will be photo opportunities as well, so bring a camera. All ages welcome. 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 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 golfcenterpd.com Titleist Fitting Days Titleist product experts will be available on select Tuesdays at The Palm Desert Golf Academy to conduct complimentary club fittings, offer product trial, and answer questions. • Tuesday, November 30 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Tuesday, December 14 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: desertwillow.com/-titleist-fitting-days EISENHOWER MEMORY CARE CENTER – ADULT DAY CENTER 42201 Beacon Hill, Suite A 760-836-0232 eisenhowerhealth.org Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Adult Day Center offering respite care for families caring for cognitively impaired adults, while providing a safe, engaging environment to those with impairments. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT 43930 San Pablo Avenue 760-341-9622 ymcaofthedesert.org Call for hours of operation Floor Hockey Ages: 6-11 Mondays at 6:00 p.m.; $40 a month Registration: 760-341-9622 Senior Basketball (55+) January 22 – February 8, 2022 Days of the week: TBD Team Fee: $400 Registration: Begins November 1 at Family YMCA of the Desert Afterschool Childcare Program Sites: Adams, Carter, Reagan, Amelia Earhart, and Ford Elementary Schools Information and registration: ymcaofthedesert.org/school-age-childcare/ Jean Benson Child Development Center 75433 Orange Blossom Lane 760-836-3336 Information: ymcaofthedesert.org/jean- benson-child-development-center/ THE GARDENS ON EL PASEO 73545 El Paseo 760-862-1990 thegardensonelpaseo.com Sunset Sessions Free music on the Center Lawn on Fridays from 3 – 6 p.m. Through November 26: Derek Jordan Gregg December 3 – December 17: Music by Mantor Merry Movie Nights Saturdays, November 27 – December 18, 5 – 7 p.m. Merry Movie Nights are weekly outdoor family film experiences held on the Center Lawn. Bring your own blankets and dress warm! Movies begin at dusk and are the perfect chance to relax, connect and enjoy family and friends. Saturday, November 27: The Grinch Saturday, December 4: Frozen Saturday, December 11: Elf Saturday, December 18: The Santa Clause Tickets: Adults $7; Children under 16 $5 Tickets go on sale on November 1 Paws N’ Claus Saturday, December 11, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Don’t miss the fun of Paws N’ Claus, where you can photograph your canine pal with Santa Claus. A $15 donation to participate benefits the Bianca Rae Foundation and includes (1) 4x6 photo. Photos with Santa Saturday, December 4, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. This meet and greet event will feature lawn games and bubbles on the center lawn, and the opportunity to meet St. Nick, the big man himself, on the bridge near the Gardens’ giant holiday tree. The $15 cost to participate benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert, a nonprofit that works to improve the life of children in the Coachella Valley through mentorship. This year’s event is by reservation only, so schedule your visit today by visiting www.thegardensonelpaseo. com/events. With your $15 donation, you will receive one (1) 4x6 photo in a holiday folder. HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM DESERT & FIREHOUSE MUSEUM 72861 El Paseo 760-346-6588 hspd.org Friday – Monday, 11:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Historical Society’s Friday Night Lecture Series has resumed on the third Friday of each month from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Portola Community Center. Check their website for program details. THE LIVING DESERT 47900 Portola Avenue 760-346-5694 livingdesert.org Daily 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Last admission 4 p.m. Closed December 25 Giraffe Feeding Daily 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. $6 members/$8 non-members with paid park admission Private Safari Tours Two-hour guided tours with private shuttle. Advanced reservations required; visit website for pricing and details. Proceeds benefit The Living Desert’s mission of conservation through preservation, education, and appreciation. Australian Adventures Free with paid admission. Experience the world down under at this immersive habitat where wallabies roam freely and budgies fly above. Discover other native Australian species including emu, kookaburras, tawny frog mouth, bettong, echidna, and blue-tongued skink. Rhino Savanna Grand Opening November 12 – 14 The new Rhino Savanna will be home to a pair of black rhinos, Jaali and Nia. The expansive multi- species and state-of-the art habitat will highlight twelve species and will transport guests right to their own African safari, creating connections and fostering appreciation for Africa’s wildlife. International Desert Conservation Summit November 20 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $25 Registration Fee This year’s virtual event, Restoring Rhinos, will be a significant gathering of experts from around the world sharing rhino conservations stories from the field. WildLights November 24, 26, 27 December 3-4, 10-11, 17-24, 26-30 6 – 9:00 p.m. Adults $16; Members $14; Children (ages 3-12) $12; Child under 3 free Advanced reservations required. Experience a million twinkling lights, dazzling displays, live music, festive food and activities. PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER 73751 Magnesia Falls Drive 760-565-7467 pdpool.com Check website for hours of operation PALM DESERT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 72559 Highway 111 760-346-6111 pdacc.org Chamber of Commerce Mixer: Wednesday, November 10 from 5 – 9 p.m. at the Chamber office. Barbecue, music and spirits. 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 November 11, 25, 26; December 24, 25, 31; January 1, 2022 Sunday Sounds in the Park Concert Series Palm Desert Civic Park Amphitheater In partnership with Desert Recreation District, the Palm Desert Library presents Sunday Sounds. All concerts are free. You are invited to bring your picnic baskets along with blankets or lawn chairs. Remember – alcoholic beverages and smoking are prohibited at Civic Center Park. Academy of Musical Performance (AMPCV) Sunday, November 7, 2 p.m. Ghosts of Kelso Classic Rock Cover Band Sunday, November 21, 2 p.m. Adult Papercrafts Community Room – Palm Desert Library Join scrapbooking/papercraft artist Michelle Ochniak in “make and take papercrafts.” Gift Tags Monday, November 8, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 10, 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon Holiday Cards Monday, November 22, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 24, 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon Holiday Gift Bags Monday, December 6, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 8, 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon Seats are limited and reservations are required. Reservations: 760-346-6552, ext. 8112 Knot Just Knitters Drop-In Knit/Crochet Group Community Room – Palm Desert Library Begins Monday, November 1 (No gathering week of December 27) Start a new project or bring a current WIP (work in progress). Share your skills, stories, and projects. This is an untutored group. Every other Monday 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and every other Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon Book Club of the Desert – via Zoom Thursday, November 4 at 10:30 a.m. (due to Veterans Day) Thursday, December 9 at 10:30 a.m. Diverse Book Club – via Zoom Monday, November 15 at 4:00 p.m. Monday, December 20 at 4:00 p.m. Please visit www.rivlib.net for additional book club information and Zoom links. Miss Stephanie’s Virtual Storytimes Live on Facebook every Tuesday Preschool: 10:30 a.m. School Age: 11:30 a.m. Non-Fiction: 12:00 noon Veterans Resource Center Information and referrals for anyone who has served in the military. Information: 760-346-6552 SANTA ROSA & SAN JACINTO MTNS NAT’L MONUMENT VISITOR CENTER 51500 Highway 74 760-862-9984 DesertMountains.org Check desertmountains.org/calendar for events and updates. Guided Hikes: Free guided hikes take place most Thursdays from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. or 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Special Guided Hike: Saturday, November 27, 9:00 a.m. on the Randall Henderson Trail. This is an easy three-mile hike. Free Birding Walks: Select Wednesdays from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Reservations required for all events: DesertMountains.org/calendar or call 760-568-9918 Annual Friends and Champions Celebration: Wednesday, November 10, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. $150 per person. Information & tickets: DesertMountains.org UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE/PALM DESERT CAMPUS 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive 760-834-0800 palmdesert.ucr.edu JOSLYN CENTER 73750 Catalina Way 760-340-3220 joslyncenter.org On-site Programs The Joslyn Center offers over 50 programs a week, all free or low cost for its members. Exercise classes, social bingo and bridge, Latin dance, quilting, table tennis, pickleball, meditation, personal protection, and the Wednesday movie matinee are now being held in person at the center. Virtual Programs Virtual programs continue including private Spanish lessons, live lectures, tech classes and a virtual book club. Program information and registration: Contact Melanie at 760-340-3220, ext. 102 or melaniel@joslyncenter.org, or visit www.joslyncenter.org/activities. Wellness Programs Programs include Problem Solving Strategies, Brain Boot Camp, Aging Mastery Program and Grief Recovery Method Program. Wellness information and registration: Contact the Wellness Center at 760-340-3220, ext. 117 Nutrition Programs Meals on Wheels Information: 760-340-3220, ext. 110 The Joslyn Center’s Meals on Wheels program provides healthful meals to seniors in Palm Desert, Sun City Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and Indian Wells who are unable to shop or cook for themselves. 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. MCCALLUM THEATRE 73000 Fred Waring Drive 760-340-ARTS (2787) mccallumtheatre.com Hairspray Dec. 3 – 5 You Can’t Stop the Beat! Broadway’s Tony Award- winning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour! Barry Manilow’s “A Gift of Love V” Dec. 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12 Barry Manilow’s Christmas concerts benefiting 25 Coachella Valley charities will feature his hit songs and holiday favorites. Information and Tickets: 760-340-2787 or mccallumtheatre.com Palm Desert residents with proof of residency are eligible to receive reimbursements for vaccinating, adopting, and spaying or neutering their pets. Reimbursements are available for up to four animals per household per year at a rate of $25 for routine vaccinations, $50 per spay or neuter, and for adoption costs, which range from $55 to $113, when they adopt a pet from the Coachella Valley Animal Campus or any other nonprofit, animal welfare organization within the City. All reimbursements are on a first-come, first- served basis based on available funds. Upon request for reimbursement, residents are required to provide proof of residency by presenting a utility bill, a property tax bill, or rental or lease agreement with utility bill showing their Palm Desert address. Additional eligibility information and reimbursement forms for vaccinations, spaying/ neutering, or adoptions are available on the City’s Code Compliance webpage. Reimbursement requests must be done in person at the Code Compliance counter located in City Hall at 73510 Fred Waring Drive. For more information on the program, contact the Code Compliance division at 760-346-0611, ext. 360. Adopt, Vaccinate or Neuter Your Pet for Free ILLEGAL DUMPING - IT’S A CRIME! Illegal dumping is unauthorized disposal of waste on any public or private property. It can cause serious problems for the community and it’s a crime. If you see someone illegally dumping materials, please report it to the City’s Code Compliance hotline at 760-776-6360. If you are having problems with illegal dumping at your business and would like help finding ways to deter it, please contact Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Community Services Officer Stacey Austin at 760-836-1697 for a free Crime Prevention through Environmental Design assessment. The City of Palm Desert will host a free, two-day shredding event at City Hall, 73510 Fred Waring Drive, on Friday, November 19 and Saturday, November 20. 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: Please note that the entrance to the event has changed. In order to access the shredding event, all attendees must enter the parking lot on Fred Waring Drive. This event is free and open to Palm Desert residents and businesses. Residents and businesses alike are limited to ten boxes of materials per day. For more information, please call 760-776-6342. City Offers FREE SHREDDING 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 Palm Desert residents can safely dispose of their used motor oil and oil filters in a convenient and environmentally friendly way by using Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services’ curbside pick-up or by taking materials directly to a certified collection center. Curbside pick-up is available to Palm Desert residents by calling Burrtec at (760) 340-2113 to schedule a pick-up at least 48 hours in advance of their regular trash day. Used motor oil must be drained into a transparent plastic one-gallon container and oil filters must be completely drained and sealed in a zip type bag. The containers and filters should be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the resident’s regular trash day. Anyone wishing to dispose of used motor oil and filters can do so anytime throughout the year at one of the following Certified Collection Centers located in Palm Desert. Certified Collection Centers will accept up to five (5) gallons of used oil per visit free of charge. Please contact each center for more information. n Burrtec Recycle Center 41800 Corporate Way n Jiffy Lube 74499 Fred Waring Drive n Mountain View Tire Center 44420 Town Center Way or 34700 Monterey Avenue n Auto Zone 73605 Highway 111 or 34860 Monterey Avenue For more information, please call 760-776-6342. FREE DISPOSAL OF USED OIL & FILTERS 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 Kathleen Kelly Mayor Jan Harnik Mayor Pro Tem Sabby Jonathan Gina Nestande Karina Quintanilla NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021 Ready to be moved? Residents may view the video by visiting www.CityofPalmDesert.org/Engage. The City’s 2022 calendars are arriving soon, once again filled with compelling images of the many attractions, events, and amenities that make Palm Desert an exceptional community. With its theme “Shining Places, Smiling Faces,” the City’s 2022 calendar puts a spotlight on what makes Palm Desert such a special place to live and visit: the people. From those who call it home to the visitors who come to the city for a calming escape, this year’s calendar will balance the beauty of the city’s wide-open, Instagram-worthy views with the faces that bring the community to life. The free, 28-page calendars will be available for pickup in December at Palm Desert City Hall, the Palm Desert Library, Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce, the Joslyn Center, and at Desert Willow Golf Resort. For more information, please email tsoule@cityofpalmdesert.org. 2022 CALENDARS LOOK FORWARD TO A SHINING New Year Dynamic Response to Pandemic Demonstrated in State of the City Video “Palm Desert is a city on the move” says Mayor Kathleen Kelly and that’s the message conveyed in the video presentation prepared for the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce’s State of the City event. Despite the pandemic-related hardships of the past 18 months, the City of Palm Desert has, in many ways, emerged stronger and better than ever. The City has invested in public works and infrastructure projects that will accelerate the community’s recovery from the pandemic downturn. The State of the City video provides an update on these projects and offers a visual tour of the many inventive and dynamic developments around the City. Mayor Kelly, Mayor Pro Tem Jan Harnik and Council members Sabby Jonathan, Gina Nestande and Karina Quintanilla are the hosts introducing the latest on topics essential to the City, including education, broad- band connectivity, business development, transportation, traffic, strategic growth, public art, and quality of life.