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Welcome to the 2017 Valley Basics for our park communities in the Coachella Valley. Whether you were born here or moved here last week, you’ll find Valley Basics has resources for you. Have something to correct or add to our Valley Basics Guide? Email news@desertmobilehomenews.com or call 760-776-5181. DEB GEISSLER PUBLISHER dgeissler@desertentertainer.com ADVERTISING SALES KIMBERLY BRUCKS ADVERTISING MANAGER kbrucks@desertentertainer.com JUDY TELANDER MARKETING SPECIALIST jtelander@desertentertainer.com LAYOUT & GRAPHICS JOSE DE LA CRUZ ART DIRECTOR ads@desertentertainer.com SANDRA BARONI GRAPHIC ARTIST ads@dmhnews.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS ALISON ELSNER • GARY WILLHIDE Office is located at: 41-995 Boardwalk, Suite L2 Palm Desert, CA 92211 Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Closed Major Holidays Phone: 760-776-5181• Fax: 760-776-5733 Titles registered and all contents copyright 2017 by the Hi-Desert Publishing Co. All rights reserved.
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Hotline Numbers Critters in Our Desert Stay safe while showing respect
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Community Directory Airports, Animal Shelters, Animal Services, Art Galleries, Assistance Programs, Casinos, Chamber of Commerce, Churches, City Halls, Community Centers, Code Enforcement, County of Riverside, Department of Motor Vehicles
16 Prepare Yourself For the “BIG ONE”
18 Community Directory Domestic Violence, Donation Centers, Fraternal Organization and Clubs, Fire Departments, Health Services, Hospitals, Hospice, Law Enforcement, Libraries
24 Know Your Neighbors Living in harmony with Coyotes
26 Community Directory Movie Theaters, Museums, Non-Emergency Ambulance Services, Post Office, Public Golf Courses, Public Utilities
30 Secrets of Mobile Home Maintenance An ounce of prevention
32 Community Directory Representatives, Senior Centers, Support Groups & Services, Shooting Range, Telephone Service, Transportation, TV Service, Urgent Care
35 Desert Dish Desert Dining options
36 Signature Events Take note of these yearly events SEPTEMBER 2017 | 2017 VALLEY BASICS FOR OUR PARK COMMUNITIES | 3
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HOTLINE NUMBERS AIDS ASSISTANCE
Code Enforcement: 951-955-2004 Register of Voters: 951-486-7200
Desert AIDS Project: 760-323-2118
Solid Waste: 800-304-2226
HIV/AIDS Service Referrals: 800-367-2437
Insect and Rodent Vector Control: 888-722-4234
Emotional & Crisis Support: 800-628-9240 CDC National AIDS Hotline: 800-342-2437
GOVERNMENT — FEDERAL
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Federal Emergency Management Agency 800-621-3362
Better Business Bureau: 800-955-5100
Internal Revenue Service: 800-829-1040
Consumer Affairs: 800-952-5210 Contractors State License Board: 800-321-2752 Bureau of Real Estate: 877-373-4542 Medical Board of California: 800-633-2322 Utilities Inquiries and Complaints: 800-649-7570
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
Social Security Administration: 800-772-1213 U.S. Postal Service: 800-275-8777
GOVERNMENT — STATE Air Quality Hotline: 800-242-4666 Bar Association: 800-843-9053 Whistle Blowers Hotline: 800-952-5665
Riverside County Workforce Development
Consumer Affairs Department: 800-344-9940
Center: 800-300-5616
Department of Motor Vehicles: 800-777-0133
Goodwill Industries: 888-336-6283
Department of Social Services: 800-952-5253
Salvation Army:800-728-7825
Franchise Tax Board: 800-852-5711 CalTrans Highway Information: 800-427-7623
EMERGENCY SERVICES
California Lottery: 800-568-8379 Medicare Helpline: 800-841-1602
Automobile Association of America: 800-400-4222
Public Utilities Commission: 888-743-1477
County Animal Care and Control: 800-472-5609
Tax Information: 800-852-5711
Crime Stoppers: 800-499-2746
Voter Hotline: 800-345-8683
Highway Conditions in SoCal: 800-427-7623
Product Safety Commission: 800-638-2772
National Crime Reporting (Arson): 800-472-7766
Hazardous Material Spill Reporting: 800-338-6942
National Crime Reporting( Crime): 800-782-7463 National Crime Reporting (Fraud): 800-873-7283
HEALTH SERVICES
Poison Control: 800-876-4766 Sexual Assault Services: 800-656-4673
Allergy/Asthma Hotline: 800-624-0044
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-784-2433
American Cancer Society: 800-227-2345 American Council of the Blind: 800-424-8666
GOVERNMENT — COUNTY
American Diabetes Association: 800-232-3472 American Health Association: 800-834-1670
Fair Housing and Mediation Board, Landlord/
American Kidney Foundation: 800-638-8299
Tenant Disputes: 760-321-0911
Better Hearing Institute: 800-327-9355
Animal Care and Control: 760-343-3644
Relay Service for Hearing Impaired: 800-735-2922
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HOTLINE NUMBERS Smokers Hotline (English): 800-766-2888
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Smokers Hotline (Spanish): 800-456-6386 Cancer Information Center: 800-525-3777 Cancer Information Service: 800-422-6237
Riverside County Substance Abuse Services 800-499-3008
Denti Cal: 800-322-6384
Alcohol Hotline: 800-662-4357
Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Alcoholics Anonymous: 760-324-4880
Epilepsy Foundation of America: 800-332-1000
Narcotics Recovery Hotline: 888-667-0854
Eating Disorder Center: 888-236-1188
Al-Non & Al-Teen Crisis Line: 800-356-9996
Health Insurance Counseling: 877-835-5447
National Alcohol and Drug Abuse Line 800-252-6465
Hearing id Helpline: 800-521-5247 Help Finding a Therapist: 800-843-7274 Hospice Education Institute: 800-331-1620 Lung Line: 800-222-5864 Parkinson’s Disease: 800-223-2732
Drug & Alcohol Treatment Hotline: 800-662-4357
UTILITIES ASSISTANCE
Parkinson’s Disease Foundation: 800-327-4545
Southern California Edison: 800-655-4555
People Against Rape: 800-877-7252
Southern California Gas Company: 877-238-0092
Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673
Coachella Valley Water District: 760-391-9600
Shriners Hospital Headquarters: 800-237-5055
Imperial Irrigation District: 800-303-7756
Spina Bifida Hotline: 800-621-3141 Suicide & Crisis Hotline: 800-999-9999 Tobacco Use Reduction: 800-637-6653 Urinary Incontinence: 800-237-4666
YOUTH SERVICES 24 Hour Child Abuse Report: 800-827-8724 Adoption Center Information Line: 800-862-3678
LEGAL SERVICES
Adolescent Crisis Intervention & Counseling: 800-999-9999
Attorney General: 800-952-5225
Adolescent Suicide Hotline: 800-621-4000
Household Goods Movers Complaints 800-366-4782
Boy Scouts of America: 972-580-2000
Victims of Crime Resource Center: 800-842-8467
California Crisis Line: 800-843-5200
MILITARY VETERAN’S SERVICES U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs: 800-827-1000 Veterans Administration Insurance Center 800-669-8477 Veterans Center: 800-225-8387
Child Protective Services: 800-827-8724 Child and Adolescent Health Clinic: 800-722-4542 Childhelp, National Child Abuse: 800-422-4453 Girl Scouts of America: 800-400-4475 Missing Children Hotline: 800-222-3463 National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: 800-843-5678 National Child Safety Council: 800-327-5107
SENIOR SERVICES
National Center for Handicapped Children 800-695-0285
Senior Information and Assistance: 800-579-2020
National Runaway Switchboard: 800-621-4000
Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse: 877-565-2020
Teen Helpline: 800-400-0900
Senior Housing Referral Service: 800-934-8482
Vanished Children’s Alliance: 800-826-4743
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Critters in our Desert Stay safe while showing respect
By Alison Elsner
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iving in the Sonoran desert brings many delights like the scenic landscape, toasty temperatures and abundance of fitness and outdoor exploration opportunities. There are some overwhelmingly beautiful examples of plant and animal life that can take our breath away. However, nature and wildlife deserve our respect so we can live in harmony. We may encounter animal friends on hiking trails, in our homes or just outside while picking up our mail (us, not the animals). It makes good sense to be aware of what’s out there and what we should do if we come face to stinger or snout with some of these cohabitants. Here are a few winged, furry and scaled neighbors we are likely to see: Africanized honey bees: There was a local news story in 2014 about a woman who was stung 1,000 times on the grounds of a 6 |
country club, and, although she went into shock, she was raced to the hospital and recovered. According to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District in Indio, bees are not aggressive unless they feel threatened. They are also attracted to strong perfumes and shiny objects, and they are bothered by loud noises. Workers trimming trees have been known to disrupt hives, as well. Africanized Honey Bees, or “killer bees”, came to the Coachella Valley in the early 2000s and are known for being very protective of their home and easily disturbed. But all bees will be aggressive if disturbed. The best action is to stay away from the bees, as in leave them alone. If they do attack, run away. Do not swat or flail your arms because the movement could attract the bees. Be prepared to run up to a quarter of a mile until you can find shelter, as that’s about how far they’ll stray from their hive. While escaping, try to protect your face and
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throat with a jacket or shirt. And avoid getting into water because bees will wait until you come up for air. And, as hard as it may be not to panic, try not to harm the pollinating bees. Professionals should be called in to remove the hives if needed. More information: Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District, 760-342-8287 or cvmvcd.org. Bobcats: “Here, kitty kitty” probably won’t work to befriend these guys. According to experts, there are more than 100,000 bobcats in California, many of them living here in the desert. The sightings in people’s backyards are due to the cats’ desire for food, and there have been sightings in Palm Springs and Indio in recent years as cats come down off the mountain. These big cats are fairly comfortable living in close proximity to us but pose little danger to humans, and reports of attacks on humans are rare. However, bobcats will fight if they are cornered. The real concern with these beauties is that they pose a risk to family pets such as dogs, smaller cats and rabbits. Bobcats will also prey on squirrels, chipmunks and other small
mammals and birds, which is why they are often seen close to active bird feeders during winter months. According to experts, if you ever encounter a bobcat in your backyard or around your neighborhood, there’s no need to panic because they will likely be shy with humans. Zoo officials generally agree to just enjoy and appreciate these elegant ones. More information: The Living Desert, 760-346-5694, livingdesert.org Rattlesnakes: The most common rattlesnakes in our southern California and desert region are the Southern Pacific, Red Diamond, Western Diamondback, Sidewinder, Southwestern Speckled, and the Mojave Green. Venom can paralyze and kill, and fangs can still inject venom even after a snake is believed to be dead. And, they don’t always shake that rattle when preparing to attack. Warm summer and fall months mean there are more snakes around, out of winter hibernation. Many are active at night, when they hunt and eat rodents, other reptiles, and insects. Rattlesnakes linger in tall grass, near woodpiles, around rocks, under garden shrubs and CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 >>>
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against the sides of houses. They like cool, shady places in summer heat, such as under a lawn chair. When in the wild, humans should wear pants and closed toe shoes. Just like with bees, the best advice is to simply not bother or threaten the snakes and keep a minimum distance of six feet away. Don’t step or reach into hidden places. Don’t ever handle or try to kill a rattlesnake, according to the Riverside County Department of Animal Services. A snake bite can cause nerve and tissue damage and blood-clotting problems. If bitten, don’t attempt first-aid or tourniquets. Do keep the bitten area below the heart, remove all rings and watches that might constrict swelling and head straight to a hospital or emergency room to receive anti-venom immediately. More information: Riverside County Department of Animal Services, 760-343-3644 or rcdas.org. Coyotes: These frequently encountered creatures are cunning and resourceful. They’re not looking to hurt us but usually are motivated by food, water and protecting their families, much like every other living being. The best way to avoid coyote encounters is to do simple things like keep lids on trash cans, pick up fallen fruit, empty stand8 |
ing water containers and keep pets indoors when you aren’t with them (even though attacks can happen during a short dog walk). Don’t ever try to poison or kill the coyotes with guns or weapons. Not only is it cruel if they have a den of hungry pups waiting, but also it creates more problems than it solves by opening up the habitable territory to another predator. If you do end up getting a little too close and can’t get inside to your home or car quickly, then you should “haze” the coyote by making loud noises and throwing rocks or pebbles in its direction. The goal is to keep the animal afraid to approach humans and avoid future interaction while not harming them. More information: Humane Society of the United States, hsus.org. There are hundreds of other species to be found in our desert region, like the Agile Kangaroo Bat, Black-tailed Jackrabbit, Costa’s Hummingbird, Chuckwalla, Desert Bighorn Sheep, Greater Roadrunner, Sandstone Night Lizard and many more, most all of which are as uninterested in getting as up close and personal with us as we are with them. Most of these are so timid around humans that we rarely even see them. When we do have a sighting, we can enjoy the special visit and the display of nature at its most colorful and wondrous.
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AIRPORTS Bermuda Dunes Airport 79880 Avenue 42, Bermuda Dunes 760-345-2558, bermudadunesairport.org Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport 56850 Higgins Drive, Thermal 951-955-9722, rcjcra.com Palm Springs International Airport 3400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs 760-318-3800, visitpalmsprings.com ANIMAL SHELTERS
VCA Valley Animal Medical Center Emergency Hospital 46920 Jefferson Street, Indio 760-342-4711, vcahospitals.com Villa Park Animal Hospital 51239 Eisenhower Dr., La Quinta 760-564-3833 villageparkanimalhospital.com ART GALLERIES
Animal Samaritans 72307 Ramon Road, Thousand Palms 760-343-3477, animalsamaritans.org
Artize Gallery 2600 Cherokee Way, Palm Springs 760-835-1866, artizegallery.com
Humane Society of the Desert 17825 N. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-329-0203, orphanpet.com Loving All Animals 44635 San Rafael, Palm Desert 760-834-7000, lovingallanimals.org
Coachella Valley Art Center 45140 Towne Street, Indio 760-799-4364, coachellavalleyartcenter.org CODA Gallery 73400 El Paseo, Palm Desert 760-346-4661, codagallery.com
Palm Springs Animal Shelter 4575 East Mesquite Avenue, Palm Springs 760-416-5718, psanimalshelter.org Pet Rescue Center, Inc. 83496 Avenue 51, Coachella 760-398-7722, coachellapetrescuecenter.org ANIMAL SERVICES
Heath Gallery 222 East Amado Road, Palm Springs 760-770-2779, hgpalmsprings.com Heather James Fine Art 45188 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert 760-346-8926, heatherjames.com ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Animal Samaritans SPCA 72120 Petland Place, Thousand Palms 760-343-3644, animalsamaritans.org
Braille Institute of America 70251 Ramon Road, Rancho Mirage 760-321-111, brailleinstitute.org
Country Club Animal Clinic 36869 Cook Street, Palm Desert 760-776-7555, countryclubdvm.com
Desert Arc 73255 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert 760-346-1611, desertarc.org
Carter Animal Hospital 36701 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City 760-324-8811, carteranimalhospital.com SEPTEMBER 2017 |
Palm Springs Animal Hospital 4771 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-324-0450 palmspringsanimalhospital.com
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Desert AIDS Project 1695 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 760-323-2118, desertaidsproject.org Food Now Inc. 14080 Palm Dr., Desert Hot Springs 760-329-4100 thefamilyservicesofthedesert.org Guide Dogs of the Desert 60740 Dillon Road, Whitewater 760-329-6257 guidedogsofthedesert.org CASINOS Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa 32250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage 888-999-1995, hotwatercasino.com Augustine Casino 84001 Avenue 54, Coachella 760-391-9500, augustinecasino.com Fantasy Springs Resort Casino 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com Spa Resort Casino 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs 888-999-1995, sparesortcasino.com Spotlight 29 Casino 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella 760-775-5566, spotlight29.com CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce 68733 Perez Road, Cathedral City 760-328-1213, cathedralcitycc.com Coachella Chamber of Commerce 1258 6th Street, Coachella 760-398-8089, coachellachamber.com 10 |
Desert Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce 14080 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-6403, deserthotsprings.com Indio Chamber of Commerce 82921 Indio Blvd., Indio 760-347-0676, gcvcc.org La Quinta Chamber of Commerce 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta 760-564-3199, gcvcc.org Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce 72559 Highway 111, Palm Desert 760-346-611, pdacc.org Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce 190 West Amado Road, Palm Springs 760-325-1577, pschamber.org Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce 71905 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-568-9351, ranchomiragechamber.com CHURCHES Ajalon Baptist Church 433 West Tramway Road, Palm Springs 760-325-0313, ajalonbaptistchurch.org Apostolic Assembly of Faith 69009 Dinah Shore Drive, Cathedral City 760-321-2077 Apostolic Church of Indio 46601 Vargas Road, Indio 760-342-4199, apostolicchurchofindio.com Calvary Chapel Palm Desert 73251 Hovley Lane, Palm Desert 760-568-9058 calvarychapelpalmdesert.com The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 72960 Parkview Drive, Palm Desert 760-837-0437, lds.org
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 40840 Washington Street, Bermuda Dunes 855-474-0101, lds.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1400 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs 760-322-6635, lds.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 81870 Avenue 48, Indio 760-775-3611, lds.org Church of Christ 1450 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs 760-327-2521 palmspringschurchofchrist.com Church of St. Paul in the Desert 125 West El Alameda, Palm Springs 760-320-7488, stpaulsps.org
First Baptist Church 82490 Dr. Carreon Blvd., Indio 760-342-6299, firstbaptistindio.org First Southern Baptist Church 1111 East Vista Chino, Palm Springs 760-327-7800 Glory of God Ministries 67399 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Cathedral City 760-321-5222, glorytogod.org Hope Community SDA Church 31145 Plantation Drive, Thousand Palms 760-408-5998, hccsda.org Hope Lutheran Church 45900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert 760-346-1273, hopelutheran.church
Coachella Valley Christian Church 50100 Jackson Street, Indio 760-347-1229, cvchristianchurch.com Cornerstone Covenant Church 78150 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta 760-771-9888, cornerstonehome.org Congregation Beth Shalom 79733 Country Club Dr., Bermuda Dunes 760-200-3636 congregationbethshalom.net Desert Chapel 630 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 760-327-2772, desertchapel.org Desert Springs Church 43435 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert 760-568-3646, desertspringsfamily.org Family Heritage Church 78998 Miles Avenue, La Quinta 760-345-0355, familyheritagechurch.com SEPTEMBER 2017 |
First Baptist Church 588 Rosa Parks Road, Palm Springs 760-325-2650, firstbaptistpalmsprings.org
Hosanna City Church 35688 Cathedral Canyon Dr., Cathedral City 760-327-1451, hosannacitychurch.org Interfaith New Thought Spiritual Center Worldwide 401 South Pavilion Way, Palm Springs 760-318-3196, innerfaithworldwide.com Islamic Society of Coachella 84650 Avenue 49, Coachella 760-398-7609, cvmosque.com The Journey Baptist Church 43400 Warner Trailer, Palm Desert 760-345-8505, journeypd.com JPL Bible Church 39001 Monterey Avenue, Rancho Mirage 760-346-7474, jplbiblechurch.com CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 >>>
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CHURCHES Korean Presbyterian Church of Palm Springs 38088 Chuperosa Lane, Cathedral City 760-770-4268 La Quinta Christian Fellowship 50800 Calle Paloma, La Quinta 760-564-9195, lqcfchurch.org Las Palmas Community Church 47783 Monroe Street, Indio 760-347-0051, laspalmascc.org New Seasons Church 84155 Corregidor Avenue, Indio 760-775-2282 Our Lady of Guadalupe 204 South Calle El Segundo, Palm Springs 760-325-5809, olgps.org Our Lady of Soledad Catholic Church 52525 Oasis, Coachella 760-398-5577, ourladyorsoledad.org Our Lady of Solitude Church 151 West Alejo Road, Palm Springs 760-325-3816, sbdiocese.org
Palm Springs Presbyterian Church 815 South Camino Real, Palm Springs 760-320-2769, pspresby.org Palm Springs Seventh-Day Adventist Church 620 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 760-327-5112 palmspringsadventistchurch.com Pentecostal Church of Phila 84542 Avenue 49, Coachella 760-398-2204 The POD Church 1020 Ramon Road, Palm Springs 760-46404522, thepodchurch.org Sacred Heart Catholic Church 43775 Deep Canyon Road, Palm Desert 760-346-6502, sacredheartpalmdesert.com St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 47192 Monroe Street, Indio 760-347-5344, standrewindio.org Saint Cecilia Catholic Community 555 North Commercial Road, Palm Springs 760-778-8950 saintceciliacatholiccommunity.org
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 1020 Ramon Road, Palm Springs 760-327-5611, oursaviors.org
Saint Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church of the Desert 38905 Monterrey Avenue, Rancho Mirage 760-773-2155, aacod.org
Ohav Shalom Messianic Congregation 5005 San Raphael, Palm Springs 760-668-5966, ohavshalomministries.com
Shadow Rock Church 79390 Highway 111, La Quinta 760-771-0101, shadowrockchurch.com
Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church 47321 Highway 74, Palm Desert 760-346-8195, pdpresby.org
Shepherd of the Valley United Methodist Church 45501 Deglet Noor Street, Indio 760-347-1046, umc.org
Palm Desert-Oasis SDA Church 74200 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert 760-568-0809, adventistfaith.org
Southwest Church 44175 Washington Street, Indian Wells 760-200-2000, southwestchurch.com
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St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 47225 Washington Street, La Quinta 760-564-1255, stfrancislq.com
University Baptist Church 72700 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Springs 760-346-3038
St. George Greek Orthodox Church 74109 Larrea Street, Palm Desert 760-568-9901, go-stgeorge.org
Victory Christian Center 34500 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage 760-328-3313, victorychristian.org
St. John’s Lutheran Church 42695 Washington Street, Palm Desert 760-345-2122, stjohnslutheran.church St. John’s Episcopal Church 45319 Deglet Noor Street, Indio 760-347-3265, stjohnsindio.org St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church 47535 Highway 74, Palm Desert 760-346-2697, stmargarets.org St. Raphael Antiochian Orthodox 72910 Haskell Road, Thousand Palms 760-32200960, srocps.org St. Theresa Catholic Church 2900 Ramon Road, Palm Springs 760-323-2669, sttheresaps.com Temple Isaiah 332 West Alejo Road, Palm Springs 760-325-2281, templeisaiahps.com Temple Sinai 73251 Hovley Lane, Palm Desert 760-568-9699, templesinaipd.org Trinity Lutheran Church 81500 Miles Avenue, Indio 760-347-3971, trinityindio.org Trinity Baptist Church 44550 Monroe Street, Indio 760-347-0604, ourtrinityfamily.com United Methodist Church of Palm Springs 1555 East Alejo Road, Palm Springs 760-327-5931, umcps.org
CITY HALLS Coachella City Hall 1515 Sixth Street, Coachella 760-398-3502, coachella.org 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Thursday Desert Hot Springs City Hall 65-950 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs 760-329-6411, cityofdhs.org 7 a.m. to 6 p.m, Monday-Thursday Indian Wells City Hall 44-950 El Dorado Dr., Indian Wells 760-346-2489, cityofindianwells.org 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Indio City Hall 100 Civic Center Mall, Indio 760-391-4000, indio.org 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta 760-777-7000, playinlaquinta.com 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday Palm Springs City Hall 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs 760-323-8299, palmspringsca.gov 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Thursday Palm Desert City Hall 73510 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert 760-760-346-0611, cityofpalmdesert.org 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Rancho Mirage City Hall 69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-324-4511, ranchomirageca.gov 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 >>>
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COMMUNITY CENTERS
Indian Wells Code Enforcement 44950 Eldorado Drive, Indian Wells 760-346-2489, cityofindianwells.org
Bagdouma Park Community Center 51251 Douma Street, Coachella 760-501-8120, myrecreationdistrict.com
Indio Code Enforcement 46800 Jackson Street, Indio 760-391-4123, indio.org
Carl May Community Center 11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-6411, cityofdhs.org
La Quinta Code Compliance 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta 760-777-7050, laquintaca.gov
Demuth Community Center 3601 East Mesquite Ave., Palm Springs 760-320-6430, palmspringsca.gov
Palm Desert’s Code Compliance Division 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert 760-346-0611, cityofpalmdesert.org
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Indio Community Center 45871 Clinton Street, Indio 760-347-4263, myrecreationdistrict.com James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center 480 West Tramview Road, Palm Springs 760-323-8271, palmspringsca.gov The LGBT Community Center of the Desert 1301 North Palm Canyon, Palm Springs 760-416-7790, thecenterps.org Portola Community Center 45480 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert 760-568-2560, cityofpalmdesert.org Thousand Palms Community Center 31189 Robert Road, Thousand Palms 760-343-3595, thousandpalmscc.com
Palm Springs Building and Safety 3200 E. Tahquits Canyon Way, Palm Springs 760-323-8242, palmspringsca.gov Rancho Mirage Code Compliance 69825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-770-3220, ranchomirageca.gov COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE Agriculture/Weights and Measures 81077 Indio Blvd., Indio 760-342-5070, rivcoag.org Assessor 82 Highway 111, Indio 760-863-7800, asrclkrec.com
CODE ENFORCEMENT
Building and Safety 38686 El Cerrito Road, Palm Desert 760-863-8271, riversideca.gov/building
Cathedral City Building Division 68700 Ave. Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City 760-770-0340, cathedralcity.gov
Child Support 47950 Atabia Street, Indio 866-901-3212, dcss.co.riverside.ca.us
Coachella Code Enforcement 1516 6th Street, Coachella 760-398-4978, coachella.org
Children Protective Services 48113 Jackson Street, Indio 760-863-7210, dpss.co.riverside.ca.us
Desert Hot Springs Code Enforcement 65950 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs 760-329-6411, cityofdhs.org
Civil Court 46200 Oasist Street, Indio 760-863-8208, riverside.courts.ca.gov
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Coroner 47225 Oasis Street, Indio 760-863-8311, riversidesheriff.org
Public Defenders 82675 Highway 111, Indio 760-863-8231, publicdef.co.riverside.ca.us
District Attorney 3960 Orange Street, Riverside 951-955-5400, countyofriverside.us
Public Health 4065 Coutry Circle Drive, Riverside 951-358-5000, countyofriverside.us
Education Office 47110 Calhoun Street, Indio 760-863-3000, rcoe.us
Public Social Services 68625 Perez Road, Cathedral City 760-773-6700, dpss.co.riverside.ca.us
Environmental Health 544 South Pso Dorotea, Palm Springs 760-320-1048, rivcoeh.org
Registrar of Voters 2724 Gateway Drive, Riverside 951-486-7200, voteinfo.net
Environmental Health 47950 Arabia Street, Indio 760-863-8976, rivcoeh.org
Riverside Superior Court 47671 Oasis Street, Indio 760-393-2617, riverside.courts.ca.gov
Family Resource 14201 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs 760-288-3313, dpss.co.riverside.ca.us
Social Services 44199 Monroe Street, Indio 760-863-2700, dpss.co.riverside.ca.us
In-Home Support Services 561 North San Jacinto Street, Hemet 888-960-4477, dpss.co.riverside.ca.us
Veterans’ Services 4360 Orange Street, Riverside 951-955-0360, veteranservices.co.riverside.ca.us
Land Use 38686 El Cerrito Road, Palm Desert 760-393-3390, rctlma.org Mental Health 47825 Oasis Street, Indio 760-863-8455, rcdmh.org Office on Aging 6296 River Crest Drive, Riverside 951-867-3800, rcaging.org Planning Department 77588 El Duna, Palm Desert 760-863-8277, planning.rctlma.org Probation 47940 Arabia Street, Indio 760-863-8415, probation.co.riverside.ca.us Probation 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs 760-778-2120, probation.co.riverside.ca.us
WIC (Women, Infants and Children) 1515 North Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 800-455-4942, wicprograms.org DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES DMV: Palm Springs 950 North Farrell Drive, Palm Springs 800-777-0133, dmv.ca.gov 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Tuesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday-Friday DMV: Palm Desert 74740 Technology Drive, Palm Desert 800-777-0133, dmv.ca.gov 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Tuesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday-Friday CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 >>>
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Preparing yourself for
the 'Big One’
By Gary Willhide
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alifornia is no stranger to natural disasters. While hurricanes and tornados are rare, the big fear is earthquakes. The Coachella Valley sits right on the San Andreas fault, which experts say is “overdue” for a 7.0 or bigger shaker. Of lesser concern in the Coachella Valley are fires, floods and major windstorms. The last major earthquake in Southern California was the 1994 Northridge quake in the Los Angeles area, which measured 6.7. State records show that significant damage was incurred by more than half of the mobile homes in a broad area cutting across the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys and eastern Ventura County. In all, 175 mobile homes caught fire, 4,466 were knocked off their foundations and 955 shifted. Do I have your attention? California mobile home park managers are required by
law to have a detailed emergency plan. Royal Palms, a 50-plus year old community in Cathedral City with 485 home lots, has a complete plan that includes evacuation procedures, zone assignments to check on every home to determine rescue needs, a storage shed with rescue equipment, and a generator large enough to keep the power on in the community clubhouse, which will become a shelter for residents, assuming it is not seriously damaged. Ali Cornwell, manager, and Brian Tosti, assistant manager, will head up the team of Royal Palms employees assigned to implement emergency response. “Many of our crew have been here 20 or 30 years or more and have developed close relationships with many of the residents. We’re sure they will be here to help with the response to any emergency,” Cornwell said. For residents, emergency preparedness is a two-pronged activity.
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First: Preparing your mobile or manufactured home. Newer manufactured homes are usually better equipped to withstand a quake than older mobile homes. They normally sit on better foundations and are made of stronger components. In any event, there are steps you can take to protect your home and your valuables. All mobile and manufactured homes should be equipped with an Earthquake Restraint Bracing System (ERBS). These systems are manufactured and sold by several companies, and, in California, must be certified by the Department of Housing and Community Development. The concept is a simple one. The ERBS system is made up of two strong crossbeams underneath the mobile home structure that are supported by wide footings. In the event of an earthquake, if the individual piers that the home sits on give way, the crossbeams of the ERBS will hold the mobile home in place in its upright position. Inside, large cabinets, dressers, televisions and other valuable items can be protected by a brace that, in effect, “ties” the furniture to the wall and keeps the it from tipping or falling. A product called museum wax can be used to keep valuables from falling off shelves. These products are readily available at hardware and big box stores. Fires from ruptured gas lines are one of the biggest causes of damage following a major earthquake. Installing safety shutoff valves and flexible connections can mitigate this danger. Homeowners should learn how to shut off the main gas, electric and water lines if needed. Second: Preparing yourself and your family to survive three to seven days without power, water, shelter, transportation. Matt Springer, a consultant in the San Francisco area who gives talks on “Home Preparedness in Earthquake Country” includes these emergency kit recommendations on his website (earthquake.matthewlspringer.com).
Emergency food supplies can be gathered independently or purchased, like these supplies from Mountain House.
• Food (non-perishable) • Water (for 3-7 days) • Can opener, utensils • First aid kit • Spare shirt, pants • Work gloves • Cash (small bills) • Emergency blankets (foil) • Hand warmers • Water purification tablets • Radio/flashlight (battery-handcrank-solar) • Spare batteries • Light sticks • Whistle • Pocket knife • Paper pad • Marking pen • Duct tape • Ziploc bags • Rain ponchos •Vitamins and personal medications • Personal sanitary supplies • Spare eyeglasses • Pet supplies • Out-of-town contact info • Back-ups of important insurance information (with a relative or online) The emergency kit should be kept in the home near a door. A plastic tub or a fresh garbage can with a lid makes a good container.
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DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES DMV: Indio 44480 Jackson Street, Indio 800-777-0133, dmv.ca.gov 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Tuesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday-Friday DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Shelter from the Storm, Inc. 73550 Alessandro Drive, Palm Desert 760-674-0400, shelterfromthestorm.com DONATION CENTERS Angel View Resale Store 66389 Pierson Blvd, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-2220, angelview.org Angel View Resale Store 462 N. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-323-8771, angelview.org Angel View Resale Store 72747 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage 760-328-3366, angelview.org
Goodwill 67555 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Cathedral City 760-969-1122, goodwill.org Goodwill 72014 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-423-5666, goodwill.org Goodwill 79640 Highway 111, La Quinta 760-342-3471, goodwill.org Habitat for Humanity Coachella Valley ReStore 34470 Gateway Drive, Palm Desert 760-770-3723, hfhcv.org Jackie Lee’s Thrift Shop 2800 East Alejo Road, Palm Springs 760-323-7676, neurovitalitycenter.org Martha’s Village Store 45596 Fargo Street, Indio 760-775-6060, marthasvillage.org New Life Resale Boutique 77622 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert 760-347-3512 cvrm.org/new-life-resale-boutique
Angel View Resale Store 37023 Cook Street, Palm Desert 760-636-4837, angelview.org
Southwest Church Thrift Store 82970 Requa Avenue, Indio 760-601-3302 southwestchurch.com/thriftstore
Angel View Resale Store 77898 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert 760-200-0400, angelview.org
FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION AND CLUBS
Angel View Resale Store 78395 Varner Road, Palm Desert 760-360-2858, angelview.org
Cathedral City Rotary 760-831-6455 or 760-413-7812 rotaryclubofcathedralcity.com
Angel View Resale Store 45430 Fargo Street, Indio 760-342-2217, angelview.org
Democrats of the Desert 68733 Perez Road, Cathedral City 760-808-4446, desertdemocrats.org
Bargins Thrift Shop 77940 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert 760-200-1800, bargainsthriftshop.com
Desert Hot Springs Rotary 11349 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs dhsrotary.org
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The Dolly Sinatra Lodge Order Sons of Italy in America 1700 North Sahara Road, Palm Springs 760-416-3184, dollysinatralodgeosia.org Elks Lodge 46301 Madison Street, Indio 760-347-1643, elks.org Indian Wells Rotary 760-668-0027, cityofindianwells.org Indio Rotary PO Box 412, Indio indiorotary.org La Quinta Rotary PO Box 785, La Quinta laquintarotary.org Loyal Order of Moose 46459 Monroe Avenue, Indio 760-347-1186 The Lincoln Club of the Coachella Valley PO Box 6434, La Quinta 760-321-0550, lincolnclubcv.com Palm Desert Rotary PO Box 48, Palm Desert palmdesertrotary.com Palm Springs Rotary PO BOX 171, Palm Springs therotaryclubofpalmsprings.org Palm Springs Masonic Lodge 450 S. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs 951-265-7717, palmspringsmasons.org FIRE DEPARTMENTS For emergencies call 911 Cathedral City Cathedral City Fire Department 32100 Desert Vista Road, Cathedral City 760-770-8200, cathedralcityfire.org
Coachella Riverside County Fire Station 79 1377 6th Street, Coachella 760-398-8895, rvcfire.org Desert Hot Springs Riverside County Fire Department Station 36 11535 Karen Avenue, Desert Hot Springs 760-251-6948, rvcfire.org Riverside County Fire Department Station 37 65958 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs 760-329-5123, rvcfire.org Riverside County Fire Department Station 56 72985 Dillon Road, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-1700, rvcfire.org Indian Wells Riverside County Fire Station 55 44900 El Dorado Drive, Indian Wells 760-568-5252, rvcfire.org Indio Riverside County Fire Station 80 81025 Avenue 40, Indio 760-347-1030, rvcfire.org Riverside County Fire Station 86 46900 Jackson Street, Indio 760-347-0726, rvcfire.org Riverside County Fire Station 87 42900 Golf Center Parkway, Indio 760-342-2774, rvcfire.org Riverside County Fire Station 88 46621 Madison Street, Indio 760-342-4495, rvcfire.org CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 >>>
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FIRE DEPARTMENTS For emergencies call 911
Palm Springs Fire Station 4 1300 Laverne Way, Palm Springs 760-323-8182, palmspringsca.gov
La Quinta
Palm Springs Fire Station 5 5800 Bolero Road, Palm Springs 760-323-8181, palmspringsca.gov
Riveride County Fire Station 32 78111 Avenue 52, La Quinta 760-564-4351, rvcfire.org
Rancho Mirage
Riverside County Fire Station 70 54001 Madison Street, La Quinta 760-564-2122, rvcfire.org Riverside County Fire Station 93 44555 Adams Street, La Quinta 760-345-7663, rvcfire.org Palm Desert Riverside County Fire Station 33 44400 Town Center Way, Palm Desert 760-346-6234, rvcfire.org
Riverside County Fire Station 50 70801 Highway 11, Rancho Mirage 760-328-9877, rvcfire.org Riverside County Fire Station 69 71751 Gerald Ford Drive, Rancho Mirage 760-321-9399, rvcfire.org Thousand Palms Roy Wilson Fire Station 35 31920 Robert Road, Thousand Palms 760-343-3321, rvcfire.org HEALTH SERVICES
Riverside County Fire Station 67 73200 Mesa View Drive, Palm Desert 760-340-1120, rvcfire.org
Braille Institute 70251 Ramon Road, Rancho Mirage 760-321-1111, brailleinstitute.org
Riverside County Fire Station 71 73995 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert 760-346-3335, rvcfire.org
Desert Arc 73255 Country Club Drive, Palm Springs 760-346-1611, desertarc.org
Riverside County Fire Station 81 37955 Washington Street, Palm Desert 760-772-4391, rvcfire.org
Desert AIDS Project 1695 North Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 760-323-2118, desertaidsproject.org
Palm Springs
Jewish Family Services of the Desert 490 South Farrell Drive, Palm Springs 760-325-4088, jfsdesert.org
Palm Springs Fire Station 1 277 N. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-323-8182, palmspringsca.gov
HOSPITALS
Palm Springs Fire Station 2 300 El Cielo Road, Palm Springs 760-323-8181, palmspringsca.gov
Desert Regional Medical Center 1150 N. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-323-6511, desertregional.com
Palm Springs Fire Station 3 590 E. Racquet Club, Palm Springs 760-323-8181, palmspringsca.gov
Eisenhower Medical Center 39000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage 760-340-3911, emc.org
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John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital 47111 Monroe Street, Indio 760-347-6191, jfkmemorialhosp.com
Palm Springs Police Department 200 South Civic Drive, Palm Springs 760-323-8116, palmsprings-ca.gov
HOSPICE
Riverside County Sheriff Department 73705 Gerald Ford Drive, Palm Desert 760-836-1600, riversidesheriff.org
Ardent Hospice of the Desert 1750 East Arenas Road, Palm Springs 760-904-6070, ardenthapc.com Family Hospice Care 255 El Cielo Road, Palm Springs 760-674-3344, familyhospicecare.com Serenity Hospice 777 East Tahquitz Way, Palm Springs 760-325-8718, serenityhospiceps.com Reliance Hospice 74130 Country Club, Palm Desert 760-423-6924, reliancehospice.net LAW ENFORCEMENT For emergencies call 911 Cathedral City Police Department 68700 Ave., Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City 760-770-0300, cathedralcitypolice.com Coachella Police Department 86625 Airport Blvd., Thermal 760-836-3215, riversidesheriff.org Desert Hot Springs Police Department 65950 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs 760-329-2904, cityofdhs.org Indio Police Department 46800 Jackson Street, Indio 760-391-4057, indio.org La Quinta Police Department 79440 Corporate Center, La Quinta 760-863-8990, laquintapolice.org Palm Desert Police Department 73705 Gerald Ford Drive, Palm Desert 760-836-1600, cityofpalmdesert.org
LIBRARIES Cathedral City Public Library 33520 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City 760-328-4262, rivlib.info 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday Coachella Branch Library 1538 7th Street, Coachella 760-398-5148, rivlib.net 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Tuesday & Thursday Noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. 5 p.m., Saturday Desert Hot Springs Branch Library 11691 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-5926, rivlib.net 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Wednesday Noon to 8 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday Indio Branch Library 200 Civic Center Mall, Indio 760-347-2383, rivlib.net Call for hours La Quinta Public Library 78275 Calle Tampico, La Quinta 760-564-4767, rivlib.net 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday-Saturday Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday CONTINUED ON PAGE 26 >>>
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NATURE
Know Your Neighbors Living in Harmony with Coyotes By Alison Elsner
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here are thousands of mammals, birds, reptiles and insects going about their work each day here in the Coachella Valley, out of sight to us. Some are plentiful, and some, sadly, are threatened or endangered. The coyote is one of the most visible and frequently encountered. Fortunately, they are also categorized as stable / non-threatened, and there are things we can do as humans to keep it that way. Many of us, as desert dwellers, have a story about the time we came face to face with a handsome coyote family while out for our evening walk or how Fido or Fluffy just barely avoided becoming a tasty snack. A close encounter is possible when we least expect it, especially when considering the sheer strength, stealth and cunning of these powerful and resourceful creatures. But, it’s helpful to keep in mind that WE moved into THEIR habitat. In the end, we are seeking the same
things: food, water, safety in our homes and the ability to protect our families. The more we educate ourselves about our local fauna and realize that there are common-sense ways to live together in this desert ecosystem, the more likely we are to peacefully co-exist and maintain a healthy respect for what nature has to offer here in this northern extension of the of the Colorado desert. Part of the dog family (canidae), the coyote’s scientific name, Canis latrans, means “barking dog.” These highly adaptable omnivores will eat anything from small
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mammals, reptiles, rodents and arthropods (like scorpions and crickets) to plant material such as fruit, seeds, beans, fan palm fruit and dates. Nocturnal hunters, they are valuable as rodent control. Their only predator is man. Coyotes communicate using scent, body language and vocalization. They roam extensively throughout their territory, hunting, resting and sleeping where comfortable, living in a den only when raising pups. Coyotes usually mate for life, and breeding takes place between January and March. If you see a group of three to six coyotes, it is most likely a mated pair and their young of the year or a group of litter mates. Here are some steps we can take to keep yourself and your pets safe as well as to protect the survival of this spectacular species: • Keep secure lids on garbage cans and compost bins. • Remove standing water including outdoor pet water bowls. • Collect fruit that has fallen to the ground from fruit trees. • Keep cats and small dogs indoors unless outside with them, and bring them in at night when hunting coyotes are most active. • Do NOT try to feed or tame coyotes. This type of habituation can cause the coyote to see the human as a source of food, leading to overly aggressive coyote populations who no longer fear humans. California Department of Fish and Game even coordinates a campaign called “Keep Me Wild,” which protects both humans and coyotes. • Do NOT try to “eradicate” coyote populations with poison and fire arms. Not only is this cruel if the coyotes have a den of pups
waiting to be fed, but also it opens up the habitable territory for another searching predator to make its own and creates more problems than it solves. So, what if you are unloading your groceries (a true tale for this writer) and you look up to see six coyotes standing bolt still on the golf course staring right back at you? If you can’t quickly get inside to your home or car, and especially if a coyote starts to approach you, it is strongly advised that you make loud noises to “haze” the coyote and even throw rocks or pebbles towards the animal. Remember, the goal is to keep them in fear of humans to avoid future interaction, without causing harm. The Humane Society’s website at hsus. org has other suggestions on how to live in harmony with our furry, feathered or scaly neighbors, and livingdesert.org also offers some very useful information. A wild coyote is a safe coyote.
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LIBRARIES Palm Desert Branch Library 73300 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert 760-346-6552, rivlib.net 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday-Saturday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday Palm Springs Public Library 300 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 760-322-7323, palmspringslibrary.org 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday Rancho Mirage Public Library 71100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-341-7323, ranchomiragelibrary.org 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday Welwood Murray Memorial Library 100 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-323-8296, ci.palm-springs.ca.us 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Daily MOVIE THEATERS Camelot Theatres 2300 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs 760-325-6565, camelottheatres.com Century @The River Cinemark Theatre 71800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-836-1940, cinemark.com
Mary Pickford is D’Place 36850 Pickfair Street, Cathedral City 760-328-7100, dplaceentertainment.com Regal Cinemas Rancho Mirage 16 & IMAX 72777 Dinah Shore Dr., Rancho Mirage 844-462-7342, regmovies.com Regal Cinemas Palm Springs 9 789 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs 844-462-7342, regmovies Regal Cinemas Indio Metro 8 81725 Highway 111, Indio 844-462-7342, regmovies.com Regency Cathedral 10 34491 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City 760-324-7674, regencymovies.com Tristone Palm Desert 10 Cinemas 72840 Highway 111, Palm Desert 760-340-0033 palmdesert.tristonecinemas.com MUSEUMS Children’s Discovery Museum 71701 Gerald Ford Drive, Rancho Mirage 760-321-0602, cdmod.org 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 5 to 8 p.m., Third Thursdays
Century La Quinta and XD 46800 Washington Street, La Quinta 760-771-5682-cinemark.com
Coachella Valley History Museum 82616 Miles Avenue, Indio 760-342-6651, cvhm.org 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday-Monday
Desert Cinema UltraMAXimum Experience 68510 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Cathedral City 760-324-7333, dplaceentertainment.com
La Quinta Museum 77-885 Avenida Montezuma, La Quinta 760-777-7170, playinlaquinta.com 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday
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Palm Springs Air Museum 745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs 760-778-6262, palmspringsairmuseum.org 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Sunday Palm Springs Art Museum 101 North Museum Drive, Palm Springs 760-322-4800, psmuseum.org Call for hours Palm Springs Art Museum: Architecture and Design Center 300 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-423-5260 psmuseum.org/architecture-design-center Call for hours Palm Springs Art Museum: Palm Desert 72567 Highway 111, Palm Desert 760-346-5600, psmuseum.org/palm-desert Call for hours Tolerance Education Center 35147 Landy Lane, Rancho Mirage 760-328-8252, toleranceeducationcenter.org 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday NON-EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES American Medical Response 111 Montalvo Way, Palm Springs 760-883-5000, amr.net B & B Medical Transportation 72317 Merry Vale Way, Palm Desert 760-568-4240, bnbmedtransport.com
Coachella Post Office 1414 6th Street, Coachella 760-398-8112, usps.com Retail: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday Lobby: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday Desert Hot Springs Post Office 66311 Two Bunch Palms, Desert Hot Springs 760-251-4448, usps.com Retail: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. 9 a.m. to Noon, Saturday. Lobby: 24 Hours. Indio Post Office 45805 Fargo Street, Indio 760-347-2092, usps.com Retail: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday. Lobby: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Saturday. La Quinta Post Office 79125 Corporate Center Drive, La Quinta 760-771-2465, usps.com Retail: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday. Lobby: 24 hours Post Office 51321 Avenida Bermudas, La Quinta 760-771-2465, usps.com Retail: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Lobby: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday-Sunday. Palm Desert
POST OFFICE Cathedral City Post Office 33490 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City 760-202-8848, usps.com Retail: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday. Lobby: 24 hours
Post Office 45300 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert 760-773-6494, usps.com Retail: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Lobby: 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday. CONTINUED ON PAGE 28 >>>
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POST OFFICE
Cathedral City
Palm Desert
Cathedral Canyon Golf Club 68311 Paseo Real, Cathedral City 760-537-4468, jcgolf.com
Post Office 74801 Hovley Lane, Palm Desert 760-837-9525, usps.com Retail: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday. Lobby: 24 hours. Palm Springs Post Office 1775 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-322-4111, usps.com Retail: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Lobby: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday-Sunday.
Date Palm Country Club 36200 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City 760-328-6514, datepalmcountryclub.net Desert Hot Springs Desert Dunes Golf Club 19300 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs 760-251-5370, desertdunesgc.com
Post Office 333 East Amado Road, Palm Springs 760-322-4111, usps.com Retail: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. Lobby: 24 hours.
Mission Lakes Country Club 8484 Clubhouse Blvd., Desert Hot Springs 760-329-6481 missionlakescountryclub.com
Post Office 64117 Dillon Road, Palm Springs 760-251-7569, usps.com Retail: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Lobby: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. 7 to 11 a.m., Saturday.
Indian Wells
Rancho Mirage Post Office 42222 Rancho Las Palmas, Rancho Mirage 760-346-7859, usps.com Retail: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Lobby Hours: 24 hours. Thousand Palms Post Office 72630 Ramon Road, Thousand Palms 760-343-3428, usps.com Retail: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Lobby: 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., MondayFriday. 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday.
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa 44600 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells 760-776-1234 indianwells.regency.hyatt.com Indian Wells Golf Resort 44500 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells 760-346-4653, indianwellsgolfresort.com Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa 44400 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells 760-773-4444, marriott.com Indio Eagle Falls Golf Course 84245 Indio Springs Pkwy., Indio 760-238-5633, eaglefallsgolf.com
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The Golf Club at Terra Lago 84000 Terra Lago Pkwy., Indio 760-775-2000, golfclub-terralago.com The Lights at Indio GC 83040 Avenue 42, Indio 760-391-4049, indiogolf.com La Quinta The Golf Club at La Quinta 60151 Trilogy Parkway, La Quinta 760-771-0707, thegolfclubatlaquinta.com PGA West 55955 PGA Blvd., La Quinta 800-742-9378, pgawest.com SilverRock Golf Resort 79179 Ahmanson Lane, La Quinta 888-600-7272, silverrock.org Palm Desert Desert Willow Golf Resort 38995 Desert Willow Drive, Palm Desert 760-346-0015, desertwillow.com
Rancho Mirage Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa 41000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage 760-568-2727, omnihotels.com Westin Mission Hills 71333 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage 760-328-3198, playmissionhills.com PUBLIC UTILITIES Burrtec Waste & Recycling 41575 Eclectic Street, Palm Desert 760-340-2113, burrtec.com Burrtec Waste & Recycling 53600 Polk Street, Coachella 760-393-0635, burrtec.com Coachella Valley Water District PO Box 1058, Coachella, CA 92236 760-391-9600, cvwd.org
Marriott’s Shadow Ridge Golf Course 9002 Shadow Ridge Road, Palm Desert 760-674-2700, marriott.com
Desert Water Agency 1200 S. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs 760-323-4971, dwa.org
The Oasis Country Club 42330 Casbah Way, Palm Desert 760-360-0816, theoasiscountryclub.com
The Gas Company PO Box 3150, San Dimas, CA 91773 877-238-0092, socalgas.com Gas Emergencies: 800-427-2200
Palm Springs Escena Golf Club 1100 Clubhouse View Drive, Palm Springs 760-778-2737, escenagolf.com Indian Canyon Golf Resort 1097 E. Murray Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-833-8700, indiancanyonsgolf.com Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort 1885 Golf Club Drive, Palm Springs 760-328-1005, tahquitzgolfresort.com
Palm Springs Disposal Service 4690 East Masquite Avenue, Palm Springs 760-327-1351, palmspringsdisposal.com Southern California Edison PO Box 800, Rosemead, CA 91770 800-655-4555, sce.com Report Outage: 800-611-1911 CONTINUED ON PAGE 32 >>>
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Secret of Mobile Home Maintenance AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION
A new metal roof being installed on a doublewide.
By Gary Willhide
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ike a head of hair, mobile and manufactured homes require continuing maintenance to make them look good and last long. Manufacturers and contractors list tips on their websites to help homeowners, especially newer ones, keep on top of their maintenance challenges. Almost all of them prioritize two major needs: 1. Leveling and earthquake bracing. Mobile homes, through ground erosion and
other causes, lose their level. This can be noticed when floors squeak, windows and doors become hard to open and close and cracks form in the walls. Call a contractor to handle re-leveling. When re-leveling, the earthquake bracing should be checked and, if there is no bracing, get it! While you are under your home, check skirting for damage and proper ventilation. 2. Roof maintenance and gutter cleaning. Mobile homes have various types of roofs. Newer ones tend to have peaked roofs and shingles. Some also have metal or rubber roofs. Older flat roofs have foam or rub-
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ber material that can bubble and crack and need reinforced with new coats on a regular basis. Signs of roof problems include sagging or bowing of ceilings, walls or siding, dark spots on ceiling or walls and peeling wallpaper or paint. Gutters full of leaves and other debris can back up and cause water to gather and cause roof damage. Roofs should be inspected every year or two by a qualified professional. Gutters should be cleaned regularly. The faster a leak is found, the less damage it can cause. For serious roof problems, the homeowner may want to consider a new metal roof, which can be installed over the old roof on any age unit. Now that you have taken care of these major issues, we will list other tips from the contractors: 3. Check any areas of the frame that look scratched or damaged, since this can lead to rust and corrosion. Touching up with a quality paint (e.g., Rust-oleum) can often solve this problem.
4. Check caulking around vents, windows and doors for cracking and peeling. Recaulk. 5. Both interior and exterior painting should be refreshed on a regular basis (every four or five years, depending on conditions.) 6. Exteriors can be power washed occasionally. Take care with a power washer and make sure you follow all directions. 7. Your heating and air conditioning systems should be checked regularly and the filters should be replaced. Many HVAC companies offer two annual inspections at a reasonable cost. 8. For do it yourself projects, know the measurements of your home (windows, doors, tubs, faucets, etc.) Mobile home measurements are often different from replacement items found at big box stores. Properly maintained, the life of a mobile home can be indefinite.
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REPRESENTATIVES The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20500 202-456-1414, whitehouse.gov U.S. Senator for California
Riverside County Supervisor 4th District Victor Manuel Perez 4080 Lemon Street – 5th Floor PO Box 1647, Riverside, CA 92502 951-955-1040, rivco4.org SENIOR CENTERS
Senator Dianne Feinstein 331 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-3841, feinstein.senate.gov
Cathedral City Senior Center 37171 W. Buddy Rogers Ave., Cathedral City 760-321-1548, cathedralcenter.org 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday
Senator Kamala Harris 112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-3553, harris.senate.gov
Coachella Senior Center 1540 7th Street, Coachella 760-398-0104, coachella.org 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Thursday
U.S. Representative for California Raul Ruiz 36th Congressional District 1319 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 202-225-5330, ruiz.house.gov California Governor Jerry Brown State Capital, Suite 1173, Sacramento, CA 95814 916-445-2841, gov.ca.go State Assembly Chad Mayes 42nd Assembly District State Capital, Suite 3104, Sacramento, CA 94249 916-319-2042, ad42.asmrc.org State Senate Jeff Stone California’s 28th District State Capital, Room 4062, Sacramento, CA 95814 916-651-4028, district28.cssrc.us
Desert Hot Springs Senior Center 11777 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-0222 cityofdhs.org/Senior_Center 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday Indio Senior Center 45700 Aladdin Street, Indio 760-391-4170, indio.org 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday The Joslyn Center 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert 760-340-3220, joslyncenter.org 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday Mizell Senior Center 480 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 760-323-5689, mizell.org 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Wellness Center 78450 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta 760-564-0096, laquintaca.gov 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday-Sunday
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SUPPORT GROUPS AND SERVICES
SHOOTING RANGES
Alcoholics Anonymous 35325 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City 760-324-4880, aainthedesert.org
Palm Springs Gun Club 72120 Northshore Street, Thousand Palms 760-347-0207, palmspringsgunclub.org
Al-Anon 73441 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert 760-341-6202, alanoninthedesert.com
Second Amendment Sports 38698 El Viento Road, Palm Desert 760-200-4867, 2ndamendmentsports.com
American Cancer Society 73161 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert 760-568-2691, cancer.org Braille Institute 70251 Ramon Road, Rancho Mirage 760-321-1111, brailleinstitute.org California Desert Association of Realtors 44475 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert 760-346-5637, cdaronline.org Cancer Partners: The New Gilda’s Desert Cities 73555 Alessandro Drive, Palm Desert 760-770-5678, cancerpartners.org Disabled American Veterans 4351 University Ave., Riverside, CA 92501 951-369-8626, dav.org
TELEPHONE SERVICE Frontier 295 North Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 800-921-8101, frontier.com Spectrum 425 Town Center Way, Palm Desert 866-874-2389, spectrum.com TPX Communications 21210 Plantation Drive, Thousand Palms 800-210-6589, tpx.coM TRANSPORTATION American Cab 72048 Woburn Court, Thousand Palms 760-300-0000, americancab.net Desert City Cab 3465 E. La Campana Way, Palm Springs 760-328-3000, desertcitycab.com
Guide Dogs of the Desert 60740 Dillon Road, Whitewater 760-329-6257, guidedogsofthedesert.org
SunLine Transit Agency 32505 Harry Oliver Trail, Thousand Palms 800-347-8628, sunline.org
The LGBT Community Center of the Desert 1301 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-416-7790, thecenterps.org
Yellow Cab of the Desert, Inc. 75150 St. Charles Place, Palm Desert 760-340-8294, yellowcabofthedesert.com
Parkinson’s Resource Organization 74090 El Paseo, Palm Desert 760-773-5628, parkinsonsresource.org Social Security Administration 4201 Ramon Road, Palm Springs 877-873-9150, ssa.gov
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TV SERVICE Dish Network 9601 South Meridian Blvd., Englewood, CO 80112 888-825-2557, dish.com Spectrum 425 Town Center Way, Palm Desert 866-874-2389, spectrum.com URGENT CARE Family Care Urgent Care Medical Clinic 12560 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs 760-251-3401 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Friday Eisenhower Urgent Care 151 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 760-969-7780, emc.org 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday Eisenhower Urgent Care 72780 Country Club Drive, Rancho Mirage 760-674-3847, emc.org 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday Eisenhower Urgent Care 45280 Seeley Drive, La Quinta 760-610-7210, emc.org 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday Executive Urgent Care 74785 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-346-3932, executiveurgentcare.com 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday Desert Oasis Healthcare Immediate Care 275 El Cielo Road, Palm Springs 760-320-8814, mydohc.com 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Weekends and Holidays
Desert Oasis Healthcare Immediate Care 72605 Highway 111, Palm Desert 760-404-0135, mydohc.com 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Weekends and Holidays Desert Oasis Healthcare Immediate Care 81880 Dr. Carreon Blvd., Indio 760-775-9641, mydohc.com 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Weekends and Holidays Desert Regional Immediate Care 72605 Highway 111, Palm Desert 760-404-0135, desertregional.com Desert Urgent Care 74900 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert 760-341-8800, deserturgentcare.com MedPost Urgent Care 78965 Highway 111, La Quinta 760-777-7847, medpost.com 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday Palm Desert Urgent Care 72757 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert 760-340-5800 Premier Urgent Care Centers of California, Inc. 82013 Dr. Carreon Blvd., Indio 760-775-9500, 24hoururgent.com Open 24 Hours Stat Urgent Care 73211 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert 760-837-0321, staturgentcare.com VIP Urgent Care 72630 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert 760-674-1923, vipurgentcares.com 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday
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DESERT DISH CATHEDRAL CITY AJ’s on the Green Great for enjoying a drink and a bite to eat with friends and family, you’ll find something to enjoy on the globally inspired menu. 36200 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City. 760-202-1111, ajsonthegreen.com Tortillas Restaurant Menu is prepared fresh daily, including salsas. 32123 Cathedral Canyon, Cathedral City. 760-324-8070, tortillasrestaurant.us DESERT HOT SPRINGS Dillon’s Burgers & Beers Sip a cold beer with friends, or hide in a corner booth with a basket of our famous onion petals. 64647 Dillon Road, Desert Hot Springs. 760-774-7131, dillonsburgersbeers.com South of the Border Offering traditional Mexican fare such as tacos and burritos, to tender and flavorful Carnitas. 11719 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs. 760-251-4000 INDIAN WELLS The Nest Restaurant and nightclub has been one of the most popular in Indian Wells for 45 years. 75188 Highway 111, Indian Wells. 760-346-2314, gotothenest.com Don Diego’s of Indian Wells Menu items are homemade daily with all fresh ingredients. 74969 Highway 111, Indian Wells. 760-340-5588, dondiegoiw.com INDIO Ciro’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Ciro’s pizza dough is prepared fresh daily from scratch and hand tossed. Sandwiches, lunch specials, salads, pastas. 81963 Highway 111, Indio. 760-347-6503, cirosofindio.com
TKB Bakery & Deli Sandwiches made with freshly baked breads, crisp greens and savory meats. 44911 Golf Center Pkwy, Indio. 760-347-7770, tkbbakery.com LA QUINTA Bucatini Trattoria Authentic Italian food and wood-fired pizza. 46660 Washington Street, La Quinta. 760-777-9007, bucatini.biz Fisherman’s Market and Grill Dedicated to serving the absolute freshest seafood, with the most unique recipes. 78575 Highway 111, La Quinta. 760-7771601, fishermans.com PALM DESERT Fresh Agave Mexican Bar & Grill Serving an array of traditional and contemporary home-style dishes. 73325 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-836-9028, freshagavemexicanbarandgrill.com Wilma & Frieda’s Cafe A full service breakfast and lunch farmhouse café with an urban twist. 73575 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-773-2807, wilmafrieda.com PALM SPRINGS Al Dente Trattoria Toscana A quaint cucina with a decidedly European atmosphere, extensive menu of beef, veal, pasta and fresh seafood entrées for lunch and dinner. 491 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-325-1160, aldentepalmsprings.com Woody’s Palm House Gourmet burgers, fries, homemade shakes and more served up. Head to the Back Room for dining/lounge and live entertainment. 450 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-230-0188, woodyspalmhouse.com
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SIGNATURE EVENTS
Jason Dufner at the CareerBuilder Challenege held every January in La Quinta.
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
CareerBuilder Challenge: The event is played in La Quinta on three courses – the iconic Stadium Course and Nicklaus Tournament Course at PGA WEST, and the historic La Quinta Country Club. In addition to two Pro-Am tournaments, fans can enjoy a host of activities. careerbuilderchallenge.com.
Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival: The first county fair of the year. There is a nightly musical pageant, headline entertainment, Monster Truck and BMX shows, camel and ostrich races, date and produce displays, arts and crafts, carnival rides, and great fair food. datefest.org.
Palm Springs International Film Festival: One of the largest film festivals in North America, welcoming 135,000 attendees each year for its lineup of new and celebrated international features and documentaries. psfilmfest.org. Southwest Arts Festival: The festival is a major, internationally recognized cultural event that will feature traditional, contemporary, and abstract fine works of art by nearly 250 acclaimed artists. Artworks includes clay, drawing, glass, jewelry, metal works, painting, photography, sculpture, and textiles. southwestartsfest.com.
Modernism Week: Modernism Week’s signature event is a celebration of midcentury modern design, architecture, art, fashion, and culture. Featuring the Modernism Show & Sale, architecture walking, bike and home tours, Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tours, classic cars, tours of Sunnylands, and more. modernismweek.com. McCormick’s Palm Springs Collector Car Auction: Classic car lovers will again flock to the Coachella Valley not only for the warm weather and desert vistas, but to watch firsthand as a parade of unique and exotic cars cross the auction block. classiccarauction.com.
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MARCH BNP Paribas Open: A two week combined ATP World Tour Masters 1000 and WTA Tour Premier event featuring the top men and women professional tennis players. It is the largest tournament in the world after the four Grand Slams. Enjoy on and off the court entertainment, exhibits, demos and much more. bnpparibasopen.com. ANA Inspiration: The best women golfers in the world are coming to compete in Golf’s First Major tournament. The competition will be fierce for the $2 million purse, coveted Dinah Shore Trophy, the famous jump in to Poppie’s Pond and the honor of wearing the coveted Champion’s white robe. anainspiration.com. Fashion Week El Paseo: Showcasing the newest collections by top designers as well as fresh ideas by emerging designers. Fashion, parties, accessories, trunk shows, runway shows, and more. fashionweekelpaseo.com. La Quinta Arts Festival: Hosting 220 of the foremost contemporary artists in the nation, this event guarantees its patrons an unparalleled cultural experience with daily music, performance art, and trendy food, wine and beer concessions in upscale Restaurant Row and Bristol Farms Café. lqaf.com.
nation and as far as Japan, Canada, Central and South America, the United Kingdom and beyond each year to showcase their contemporary and traditional fine art and high quality craft. indianwellsartsfestival.com. APRIL Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival: An annual two-weekend, three-day music and arts festival featuring many genres of music, including rock, indie and hip-hop, as well as art installations and sculptures. Several stages continuously host live music. coachella.com. Stagecoach Country Music Festival: California’s Country Music Festival. Three days of music featuring top headliners. stagecoachfestival.com. White Party Palm Springs: The largest gay dance party in the World. DJs, live performances, pool parties and more. jeffreysanker.com. CONTINUED ON PAGE 38 >>>
Rhythm, Wine and Brews Experience: This annual event transform the famous Empire Polo into a musical oasis. Guests will enjoy a selection of over 50 hand-crafted beers and wines, while soothing their ears to the sounds of live music. rwbexp.com. The Dinah: Presenting the largest girl party music festival in the world. Past performers include Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Meghan Trainor and more. thedinah.com. Indian Wells Arts Festival: A colorful, diverse ecosystem of art with more than 200 juried artists traveling from across the
2017 BNP Paribas Open winner, Roger Federer
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JUNE Palm Springs Restaurant Week: A 10-day event featuring prix fixe menus at dozens of restaurants throughout the oasis. Between meals, enjoy Restaurant Week discounts on hotels, spa treatments and popular activities in Greater Palm Springs. visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/restaurantweek. SEPTEMBER Cinema Diverse: A varied combination of feature films, documentaries and short films created by and/or about thematic issues related to the LGBT community. cinemadiverse.org. OCTOBER Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade: Experience the spectacular color, pageantry and fun as scores of decorated golf carts and bands march down Palm Desert’s El Paseo. golfcartparade.com. Modernism Week Fall Preview: Featuring the Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale, architecture walking and bike tours, home tours, lectures, Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tours, classic cars and more. modernismweek.com. NOVEMBER
Sample a wide variety of tamales at the Indio International Tamale Festival in December.
Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival: Activities for the whole family that include balloon tether rides, romantic dinners, musical entertainment, classic car show, local food vendors, beer and wine gardens and much more. discovercathedralcity.com. Props & Hops Craft Beer Festival: Enjoy a fun afternoon of local craft beer tastings surrounded by vintage aircraft. palmspringspropsandhopsfestival.com DECEMBER Indio International Tamale Festival: More than 300 vendors will be featured plus a tamale eating contest, five stages of live entertainment, wine and beer gardens. Attendees will be able to sample a wide variety of tamales, from traditional recipes to vegan and vegetarian options. tamalefestival.net.
Greater Palm Springs Pride: The unique two-day pride festival is the largest LGBT gathering in the Coachella Valley. The festival includes music stages, cutting edge DJs, dancing in the streets, food vendors, parade, pool parties and much more. pspride.org.
WildLights: Marvel at over a million twinkling lights. Activities including the tunnel of lights, visits with Santa, live entertainment, arts and crafts, carousel rides, and more. livingdesert.org/event/wildlights.
McCormick’s Palm Springs Collector Car Auction: Classic car lovers will again flock to the Coachella Valley for the warm weather, desert vistas and to watch firsthand as a parade of unique and exotic cars cross the auction block. classic-carauction.com.
Festival of Lights Parade: Featuring a host of marching bands, performing groups and Santa and Mrs. Claus. The parade’s signature floats adorned in thousands of colorful holiday lights and huge Macy’s-style balloons. psfestivaloflights.com.
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