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Tuesday, April 28 | ☀️ 82°/57°
Happy Tuesday, and welcome to School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! The day was established in 1981, and today we're taking a moment to recognize dozens of hardworking drivers in the Palm Springs Unified School District who safely transport our community’s students to school, home, activities, and sporting events every single day. Thank you all for your selfless work!
🎶 Setting the mood: "Good Times Bad Times" by Led Zeppelin
Leading Off
Members of what would become the Palm Springs Parks Foundation gather for their first park walk in April 2025. (File photo)
Parks Commission backs agreement with new parks foundation
The Palm Springs Parks & Recreation Commission on Monday approved a memorandum of understanding with the Palm Springs Parks Foundation, a nonprofit formed a little over a year ago to serve as a fundraising partner for the city's Parks and Recreation Department.
Driving the news: The MOU focuses on three pillars — water, shade, and activation — and draws a distinction between the commission's role in policy and procedures and the foundation's role in fundraising. The agreement also ties into the city's parks and recreation master plan.
What's next: The MOU will go before the City Council for final approval at its May 27 meeting.
Zooming out: Other cities rely on parks foundations to supplement public funding. The Los Angeles Parks Foundation, established in 2008, has raised more than $47 million for city parks.
Also Monday: The commission received updates on several parks projects underway across the city.
Desert Highland Park is expected to receive new playground equipment soon, with installation targeted for late spring.
Construction began March 2 at Demuth Park on new restrooms, dog park renovations, turf conversions for youth sports fields, and expanded parking, with a target completion date of October 2026.
The AIDS Memorial is expected to be installed in downtown park by late summer or early fall; a dragonfly bench for Sunrise Park is in the engineering phase; and the city is awaiting a grant update to restore the Richard Wyatt Jr. mural at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center.
Briefly
This portion of East Sunny Dunes Road will see some changes soon thanks to road work the city is starting this week.
🅿️ Parking improvement work set to begin on Sunny Dunes Road this week
Construction crews will begin parking improvements on Sunny Dunes Road on Thursday, adding diagonal parking stalls in the area between 600 and 650 East Sunny Dunes Road.
City officials said last week that work will begin with concrete modifications — including curb, gutter, and sidewalk changes to create ADA-accessible ramps. A second phase beginning Friday (May 1) will involve asphalt grinding and adjusting water valves and parking stall slopes.
Details: Sunny Dunes Road will remain open throughout construction, with no significant disruptions expected to nearby businesses. Work will be limited to frontage along 600 and 650 East Sunny Dunes Road.
A MESSAGE FROM
THE LIVING DESERT
The Living Desert has been transformed into a larger-than-life world of wings and wonder. Wander among towering pollinators, step inside an immersive maze experience, and see these remarkable species on a scale you’ve never experienced before.
Join us before this exhibit flies away on April 30!
📆 Featured Events
American Mahjong
1 p.m. | Mizell Center
Weekly drop-in mahjong open to all. Mats and sets are provided, but feel free to bring your own. ($5 for non-members, $3 for members)
Backgammon Club
3 p.m. | Market Market
Weekly backgammon gathering welcoming players of all levels. New players can get a quick lesson and jump right in.
FuturePS: AI Tech & Creative
5 p.m. | Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
Entrepreneurs, creatives, and educators are welcome to this social gathering to explore how AI and technology are reshaping work and community. This month's Spotlight Speaker is Dr. Michael Stull of the Randall W. Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship. ($40)
Melba Miller's Jazz Oasis
5:30 | Palm Springs Cultural Center
Songstress Melba Miller and special guests perform curated jazz sets in a dedicated listening room, with themed shows featuring top valley instrumentalists. ($22)
Palm Springs Planning Commission
5:30 p.m. | City Hall
The Planning Commission meets in regular session. Read the agenda online and watch live on YouTube.
Michael Orland's Open Mic Night
6 p.m. | Revolution Stage Company
Bring friends and sing along with a master musician. Sign up to perform pre-show in the lobby. ($25)
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.
📌 Save the Date
Fred Bronson's Star Trek Journey on Wednesday at Mizell Center
Pick it up Palm Springs Cleanup on Friday at the northeast corner of Gene Autry Trail and Via Escuela
From Book to Stage pops concert on Sunday at Jewish Community Center ($30)
The Shag House: Behind the Green Gates starting Thursday at the Shag House ($95)
Riverside County District 4 Budget Community Workshop on Thursday at Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Springs Drone Fest & Grand Nationals Dronesoccer Tournament on Friday at Palm Springs High School ($13)
Adult Children of Alcoholics: A New Hope ACA Beginners Meeting on Saturday at Sunny Dunes Clubhouse
“Star Wars: Episove IV - A New Hope” on May 4 at the Palm Springs Cultural Center ($14)
Rock the Park: Listen to the Music (The Doobie Brothers Experience) on May 6 at the Downtown Park
Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast on May 14 at the Palm Springs Convention Center ($95)
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🚠 And Finally …
Each week, The Post partners with a local animal shelter to feature one of the many animal companions ready for a new home in our community.
Today, meet Yoyo! He’s a handsome four-year-old Chow Chow mix. Staff at the shelter say he seems housetrained, walks well on leash, loves car rides and being pampers during long grooming sessions.
He’s also affectionate with familiar people, and works best with female dogs.
If you're interested: You can visit the shelter at 4575 E. Mesquite Ave. Take note that they have shifted to their summer hours: the shelter is open from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekend. The shelter is closed on Mondays. You can always call the shelter at 760-416-5718.
Make sure to check out all the other pets at the shelter on their website here.
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