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Tuesday, April 21 | ☀️ 83°/53°
Happy Tuesday everyone! If you’re in the giving mood this week, the Palm Springs Police Department needs you to give blood. Tomorrow, the department is hosting a community blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its training center, located at 200 South Civic Drive. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can schedule an appointment by calling 800-879-4484 or visiting this website. Donors will even earn points redeemable for e-gift cards, merchandise, and other rewards.
🎶 Setting the mood: "A Well Respected Man" by The Kinks
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A rendering of the latest design of a replacement for the American Reproductive Center building on North Indian Canyon Drive.
American Reproductive Center moves closer to rebuilding
The Palm Springs Architectural Review Committee (ARC) on Monday approved new architectural plans for the reconstruction of a fertility clinic destroyed in a domestic terrorist attack last year.
Driving the news: The committee approved the major architectural application for the 19,347-square-foot, two-story medical office building at 1199 North Indian Canyon Dr. to replace the facility destroyed on May 17, 2025.
Looking back: The clinic presented initial rebuilding plans to the Planning Commission in February, which moved the project forward. But it also requested 11 design changes — including shifting the building's style from Mediterranean to contemporary to better align with the area's midcentury modern architecture.
The project is under an expedited review process because it falls within a "Disaster Overlay Zone" created by the city council after the attack to ease rebuilding.
Security first: While recent city meetings have touched on design and aesthetics, the clinic's primary focus in the rebuild is safety. New features include a perimeter block wall, raised planters to prevent vehicles from approaching the building, and a 24/7 staffed guardhouse controlling parking lot access.
The project's architect told the committee that staff members "still have that fear anytime somebody shows up to the door that's uninvited," describing the security features as both a physical and psychological barrier.
Yes but: Committee members bristled at the design for the guardhouse, with one member asking whether there was a way to make it look “less self-important.” They resolved this by asking that the overhang of the guard shack be shorter in length.
What's next: The ARC added several more conditions to the approval Monday, including more shade trees along Indian Canyon Drive, larger boulders along North Palm Canyon Drive, and more cohesive building facades, among other design-focused changes.
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🎬 Desert Views Jury seeks local film lovers for festival panels
The Desert Views Jury is recruiting area residents to serve as jurors for the Palm Springs International ShortFest, running June 23-29, and the Palm Springs International Film Festival, running Jan. 7-18, 2027. No prior film experience is required.
ShortFest jurors will watch between eight and 14 short films virtually and attend one in-person deliberation meeting in June. PSIFF jurors will screen up to five feature-length films at local venues and attend a deliberation meeting during the festival.
Details: Jurors receive festival credentials, behind-the-scenes access, and the opportunity to present awards at the ShortFest Awards Ceremony on June 28. Only year-round desert residents are eligible to apply.
A MESSAGE FROM
THE PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
A once-in-a-generation transformation is happening at the Palm Springs Public Library. Residents are invited to be part of the story as the Palm Springs Public Library Foundation’s capital campaign, “A New Chapter,” works to raise $7 million, helping create a vibrant hub for innovation, creativity, connection, and resources for the future.
📆 Featured Events
Lesbian Visibility Week: Coffee Meetup & Storytelling
9 a.m. | 4 Paws Coffee
Facilitated by Ruth Debra, this gathering offers a welcoming space for connection, reflection, and shared experiences across LGBTQ+ identities.
Backgammon Club
3 p.m. | Market Market
Weekly drop-in backgammon for novice and advanced players at Market Market. Quick lessons available for newcomers.
An Intimate Evening with Jennifer Holliday
5 p.m. | Oscar’s
Tony Award-winner Jennifer Holliday performs at Oscar's in Palm Springs. ($60)
Queer Colon Care Collective
5 p.m. | Online
Virtual support group for colorectal cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers, meeting on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Register online here.
Melba Miller's Jazz Oasis
5:30 p.m. | Palm Springs Cultural Center
Songstress Melba Miller and special guests perform in a dedicated listening room featuring themed shows and curated sets from top valley jazz instrumentalists. VIP Lounge opens at 5 p.m. ($20)
Tuesday Murder Club: “Signora Volpa”
5:30 p.m. | Palm Springs Cultural Center
Join this free weekly screening for fans of contemporary mystery television. Each week, enjoy a 90-minute episode of the British mystery show “Signora Volpe,” set in Italy. Social hour starts at 5:30 p.m., screening starts at 6 p.m.
Palm Springs Speaks: An Evening with Jennie Garth
7:30 p.m. | The Plaza Theatre
Journalist Thalia Hayden moderates a conversation with actress Jennie Garth about her career and new book "I Choose Me: Chasing Joy and Finding Purpose and Embracing Reinvention." Book signing follows. ($40)
📌 Save the Date
Dining Out For Life on Thursday at multiple area restaurants, bars and coffee shops
Barbra: The Birthday Concert on Friday at the Annenberg Theater at Palm Springs Art Museum
Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus: Rhinestones & Rainbows from Friday through Sunday at the Plaza Theatre
Earth and Arbor Day Festival at Ruth Hardy Park on Saturday
PSUSD Inaugural Honor Band Concert on Saturday at Richards Center for the Arts at PSHS
Fred Bronson's Star Trek Journey on April 29 at Mizell Center
From Book to Stage pops concert on May 3 at Jewish Community Center
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🚠 And Finally …
Each week, The Post partners with a local animal shelter to feature one or more of the many animal companions ready for a new home in our community.
Today, meet Catti Labelle! She’s a one-and-a-half-year-old cat who simply loves to be around other people and isn’t shy about asking for attention.
Staff at the shelter say she’s affectionate, engaging, and would love to spend time by your side. Catti would do best as the only cat in the home.
If you're interested: You can visit the shelter at 4575 E. Mesquite Ave. Hours are 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on all days except for Mondays (open for intake only) and Thursdays (1 p.m. until 7 p.m.). You can always call the shelter at 760-416-5718.
Make sure to check out all the other pets at the shelter here.
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