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elcome to Just the Basics directory, Hi-Desert Publishing Co.’s guide to the Morongo Basin and the Coachella Valley. In this directory you will find information about public places and local, federal and state services, from airports to vehicle registration and everything in between. You’ll also find other usefull information, including which critters you can encounter in the desert, where to go when the temperatures get too hot and how to be prepared when the big one hits.
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Hotline Numbers Community Directory Airports, Animal Services, Animal Shelters, Art & Culture, Assistance Programs, Blood Banks, Casinos, Chamber of Commerce, City Halls, Code Enforcement, Community Centers, Community Service Districts, College & Universities, County of Riverside, County of San Bernardino, DMV, Disaster Response, Domestic Violence, Donation Centers, Emergency Services, Fraternal Organizations & Clubs Joshua Trees Are Protected Living in Harmony with Coyotes Community Directory Fraternal Organizations & Clubs, Health Services Hi-Desert and Low Desert Map Community Directory Health Services, Hospitals, Hospice Community Directory Libraries, Mental Health Services, Military Services - MCAGCC Museums, Preserves & National Parks, Pools, Post Offices, Public Golf Courses Attractions
38 Community Directory Public Golf Courses, Public Utilities, Rape Crisis Centers, Religion 42 Cooling Centers 43 Community Directory Religion, Representatives, School - Public 48 Critters In Our Desert 50 Community Directory School - Public 52 Stay Safe During and After an Earthquake 54 Community Directory School - Public, Senior Services, Support Groups & Services, 56 Community Directory Support Groups & Services, Shooting Ranges, Sports & Recreation, Substance Abuse, Theaters, Transportation, Veterans, Visitor Centers, Youth Services. 61 Let’s Hike
AT-A-GLANCE
Hotline Numbers AIDS Assistance
Crime Stoppers 800-499-2746
Government: Federal
Desert AIDS Project 760-323-2118
Highway Conditions in SoCal 800-427-7623
HIV/AIDS Service Referrals 800-367-2437
National Crime Reporting Arson: 800-472-7766
Federal Emergency Management Agency 800-621-3362
Emotional & Crisis Support 800-628-9240
National Crime Reporting Crime: 800-782-7463
CDC National AIDS Hotline 800-342-2437
National Crime Reporting Fraud: 800-873-7283 Poison Control 800-876-4766
Consumer Assistance
Sexual Assault Services 800-656-4673
Better Business Bureau 800-955-5100
Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-784-2433
Consumer Affairs 800-952-5210 Contractors State License Board 800-321-2752 Bureau of Real Estate 877-373-4542
Fair Housing & Mediation Board, Landlord/Tenant Disputes 760-321-0911
Medical Board of California 800-633-2322 Utilities Inquiries & Complaints 800-649-7570
Employment Assistance
Riverside County Workforce Development Center 800-300-5616 Goodwill Industries 888-336-6283 Salvation Army 800-728-7825
Emergency Services
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 800-827-1000
Government: State Air Quality Hotline 800-242-4666 Bar Association 800-843-9053 Whistle Blowers Hotline 800-952-5665 Consumer Affairs Department 800-344-9940 Department of Motor Vehicles 800-777-0133
Public Health 951-358-5000
Franchise Tax Board 800-852-5711
Government: San Bernardino County
CalTrans Highway Information 800-427-7623
Fair Housing & Mediation Board, Landlord/Tenant Disputes 909-888-3763
Medicare Helpline 800-841-1602
Insect & Rodent Vector Control 800-442-2283 Department of Public Health 800-722-4777
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U.S. Postal Service 800-275-8777
Department of Social Services 800-952-5253
Solid Waste 800-722-8004
Riverside County Department of Animal Services 760-343-3644
Social Security Administration 800-772-1213
Insect & Rodent Vector Control 760-342-8287
Registrar of Voters 909-387-8300
San Bernardino County Animal Care and Control 800-472-5609
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Registrar of Voters 951-486-7200
Code Enforcement 909-384-7272
Automobile Association of America 800-400-4222
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Code Enforcement 951-955-2004
Solid Waste 800-304-2226
San Bernardino County Workforce Development Center 800-451-5627
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Government: Riverside County
Internal Revenue Service 800-829-1040
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California Lottery 800-568-8379
Public Utilities Commission 888-743-1477 Tax Information 800-852-5711 Voter Hotline 800-345-8683 Product Safety Commission 800-638-2772
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Hotline Numbers Health Services
Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-4673
Allergy/Asthma Hotline 800-624-0044
Shriners Hospital Headquarters 800-237-5055
American Cancer Society 800-227-2345
Spina Bifida Hotline 800-621-3141
American Council of the Blind 800-424-8666
Suicide & Crisis Hotline 800-999-9999
American Diabetes Association 800-232-3472
Tobacco Use Reduction 800-637-6653
American Health Association 800-834-1670
Urinary Incontinence 800-237-4666
American Kidney Foundation 800-638-8299
Legal Services
Better Hearing Institute 800-327-9355 Relay Service for Hearing Impaired 800-735-2922 Smokers Hotline (English) 800-766-2888 Smokers Hotline (Spanish) 800-456-6386 Cancer Information Center 800-525-3777 Cancer Information Service 800-422-6237 Denti Cal 800-322-6384
Utilities Assistance
Attorney General 800-952-5225
Victims of Crime Resource 800-842-8467
Military Veterans Services U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs 800-827-1000 Veterans Administration Insurance Center 800-669-8477
Epilepsy Foundation of America 800-332-1000
Veterans Center 800-225-8387
Eating Disorder Center 888-236-1188
Senior Services
Hearing Aid 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 Foundation 800-327-4545 People Against Rape 800-877-7252
Bighorn Desert View Water Agency 760-364-2315 CV Water District 760-391-9600 Golden State Water 760-363-6615 Hi-Desert Water District 760-365-8333 Imperial Irrigation District 800-303-7756 Joshua Basin Water District 760-366-8438 Southern California Edison 800-655-4555 SoCal Gas Company 877-238-0092 Twentynine Palms Water District 760-367-7546
Household Goods Movers Complaints 800-366-4782
Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233
Health Insurance Counseling 877-835-5447
Riverside County Substance Abuse Services 800-499-3008 Alcoholics Anonymous 760-324-4880 Narcotics Recovery Hotline 888-667-0854 Al-Anon & Al-Teen Crisis Line 800-356-9996 National Alcohol and Drug Abuse Line 800-252-6465 Drug and Alcohol Treatment Hotline 800-662-4357
Youth Services
Senior Information and Assistance 800-579-2020
24 Hour Child Abuse Report 800-827-8724 Adolescent Suicide Hotline 800-621-4000 Child Protective Services 800-827-8724 California Crisis Line 800-843-5200 National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 800-843-5678 Teen Helpline 800-400-0900
Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse 877-565-2020 Senior Housing Referral Service 800-934-8482
Substance Abuse San Bernardino County Substance Abuse Services 800-968-2636
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COMMUNITY LISTINGS Fellow Earthlings Wildlife Center 11427 West Dr., Morongo Valley 760-363-1344
Airports Bermuda Dunes Airport 79880 Avenue 42, Bermuda Dunes 760-345-2558, bermudadunesairport.org
Heaven’s Gate Large Animal Rescue 922 Los Coyotes, Yucca Valley 760-490-2818
Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport 56850 Higgins Dr., Thermal 951-955-9722, rcjcra.com Palm Springs International Airport 3400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs 760-318-3800, visitpalmsprings.com Twentynine Palms Airport 78569 29 Palms Hwy., Twentynine Palms 760-361-8548
J.A.M.E.S. Foundation 576 Longview Rd., Twentynine Palms 760-362-1357 Joey’s Home Horse Rescue 3805 Condalia Ave, Yucca Valley 760-401-2208 Joshua Tree Tortoise Rescue 8271 Tamarisk Ave., Yucca Valley 760-490-2818
Yucca Valley Airport 6804 Warren Vista, Yucca Valley 760-953-3670
Animal Services Animal Action League 62762 Twentynine Palms Hwy., Joshua Tree 760-366-1100 Animal Samaritans SPCA 72120 Petland Pl, Thousand Palms 760-343-3644, animalsamaritans.org
Memories on the Mesa Desert Animal Sanctuary PO Box 1497, Joshua Tree memoriesonthemesa.org Palm Springs Animal Hospital 4771 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-324-0450 palmspringsanimalhospital.com VCA All Creatures Animal Hospital 78267 Highway 111, La Quinta 760-564-1154, vcahospitals.com
Country Club Animal Clinic 36869 Cook Street, Palm Desert 760-776-7555, countryclubdvm.com
VCA Desert Animal Hospital 4299 Ramon Rd, Palm Springs, 760-778-9999, vcahospitals.com
Companion Animal Clinic 7332 Pioneertown Rd., Yucca Valley 760-228-1474 companionanimalclinic.com
VCA Rancho Mirage Animal Hospital 71075 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-346-6103, vcahospitals.com
Carter Animal Hospital 36701 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City 760-324-8811, carteranimalhospital.com
VCA Valley Animal Medical Center Emergency Hospital 46920 Jefferson St, Indio 760-342-4711, vcahospitals.com
Feathers ’n Fur Wildlife Rehab Team 3930 Lori Ln., Twentynine Palms 760-831-2544
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VCA Yucca Valley Animal Hospital 57185 Twentynine Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley 760-365-0641, vcahospitals.com
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White Rock Horse Rescue 733 Geronimo Trl., Yucca Valley 951-532-2417
Animal Shelters Animal Samaritans 72307 Ramon Road, Thousand Palms 760-343-3477, animalsamaritans.org 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 Morongo Basin Humane Society 4646 Sunview Rd., Joshua Tree 760-366-3786 Palm Springs Animal Shelter 4575 East Mesquite Avenue, Palm Springs 760-416-5718, psanimalshelter.org Palms-N-Paws Animal Shelter 7086 Bullion Ave., Twentynine Palms 760-367-0157, petfinder.com Pet Rescue Center, Inc. 83496 Avenue 51, Coachella 760-398-7722, coachellapetrescuecenter.or Yucca Valley Animal Shelter 4755 Malin Way, Yucca Valley 760-365-3111, yucca-valley.org
Art & Culture 29 Palms Art Gallery 74055 Cottonwood Dr., Twentynine Palms 29palmsartgallery.com Coachella Valley Art Center 45140 Towne Street, Indio 760-799-4364, coachellavalleyartcenter.org
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Art & Culture Coachella Valley Symphony 42600 Cook Street, Suite 137, Palm Desert 760-360-2222, cvsymphony.com CODA Gallery 73400 El Paseo, Palm Desert 760-346-4661 codagallery.com Desert Symphony 72925 Fred Waring Dr. # 101, Palm Desert 760-773-5988, desertsymphony.org Heather James Fine Art 45188 Portola Ave., Palm Desert 760-346-8926, heatherjames.com
Historical Society of Morongo Basin 632 Landers Ln., Landers 760-364-2000 Historical Society of Palm Desert 72861 El Paseo, Palm Desert 760-346-6588, hspd.org Institute of Mental Physics 59700 Twentynine Palms Hwy., Joshua Tree 760-365-8371 Joshua Tree Philharmonic P.O. Box 128, Joshua Tree 760-366-3777 hidesertculturalcenter.org La Quinta Arts Foundation 78150 Calle Tampico, La Quinta 760-564-1244, lqaf.com
Morongo Basin Cultural Arts Council 61607 Twentynine Palms Hwy., Joshua Tree 760-366-2226 Morongo Valley Art Colony and Gift Shop 11165 Vale Dr., Morongo Valley 760-792-1238, acomv.org Palm Springs Friends Of Philharmonic PO Box 12770, Palm Desert 760-341-1013, psfp.org Palm Springs Historical Society 221 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-323-8297, pshistoricalsociety.org Sky’s the Limit Observatory and Nature Center 9697 Utah Trail, Twentynine Palms 760-490-9561, skysthelimit29.org
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Hi-Desert Cultural Center 61231 Twentynine Palms Hwy., Joshua Tree 760-366-3777 hidesertculturalcenter.org
Historical Society of 29 Palms 6760 National Park Dr., Twentynine Palms 760-367-2366, 29palmshistorical.com
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COMMUNITY LISTINGS Desert Arc 73255 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert 760-346-1611, desertarc.org
Assistance Programs 29 Palms Community Pantry 6450 Star Dune Ave., Twentynine Palms capsbc.org
Desert Arc 6540 La Contenta Rd, Suite 500, Yucca Valley 760-228-1860
Alex Roth Memorial Food Pantry 6631 Utah Trail, Twentynine Palms
FIND Food Bank 83775 Citrus Ave, Indio 760-775-3663, findfoodbank.org
Braille Institute of America 70251 Ramon Rd., Rancho Mirage 760-321-1111, brailleinstitute.org
Food Now Inc. 14080 Palm Dr., Desert Hot Springs 760-329-4100, thefamilyservicesofthedesert.org
Catholic Charities 909-880-3625, ccsbriv.org Community Action Partnership of Riverside County 2038 Iowa Ave., Riverside 951-955-4900, capriverside.org
Guide Dogs of the Desert 60740 Dillon Rd, Whitewater 760-329-6257, gddca.org
Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County 696 S Tippecanoe Ave., San Bernardino 909-723-1500, capsbc.org
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Pantry 59077 Yucca Trail, Yucca Valley 760-365-2548
Copper Mountain Mesa Pantry 65336 Winter Road, Joshua Tree cmmcommunitycenter.org
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Reach Out Morongo Basin (seniors and disabled) 6539 Adobe Rd., Twentynine Palms 760-361-1410, reachoutmb.org 57088 29 Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley 760-369-8671, reachoutmb.org Saint Elizabeth’s Pantry 66700 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs 760-329-8497, stelizabethdhs.org Spirit and Truth 4751 Adobe Rd., Twentynine Palms 760-361-2450, stwcconline.org United Lift (Rental Assistance) unitedlift.org West Riverside County rentalassistance@iscuw.org East Riverside County rentalsupport@lifttorise.org United Way unitedway.org
Joshua Tree Community Center 6171 Sunburst Ave., Joshua Tree joshuatreerecandpark.org
Blood Banks
Morongo Basin Community Food Pantry 6336 Hallee Road, Joshua Tree 760-401-7578
LifeStream 79215 Corporate Centre Dr., La Quinta 760-777-8844, lstream.org
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Desert AIDS Project 1695 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 760-323-2118, desertaidsproject.org
The Narrow Door 43052 Madison St #101, Indio 760-775-6200, thenarrowdoor.org
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COMMUNITY LISTINGS
Casinos Agua Caliente Casino C athedral City 68960 East Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City 888-999-1995, aguacalientecasinos.com Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs 401 East Amado Road, Palm Springs 888-999-1995, sparesortcasino.com Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage 888-999-1995, hotwatercasino.com Augustine Casino 84001 Avenue 54, Coachella 760-391-9500, augustinecasino.com
Chambers of Commerce Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce 68733 Perez Rd., Cathedral City 760-328-1213 cathedralcitycc.com
Morongo Casino Resort and Spa 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon 951-849-3080 morongocasinoresort.com
Coachella Chamber of Commerce 1258 6th Street, Coachella 760-398-8089 coachellachamber.com
Red Earth Casino 3089 Norm Niver Road, Thermal 760-395-1200 redearthcasino.com
Desert Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce 14080 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-6403, deserthotsprings.com
Spotlight 29 Casino 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella 760-775-5566 spotlight29.com
Indio Chamber of Commerce 82921 Indio Blvd., Indio 760-347-0676, gcvcc.org
Tortoise Rock Casino 73829 Baseline Road, Twentynine Palms 760-367-9759 tortoiserockcasino.com
La Quinta Chamber of Commerce 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta 760-564-3199, gcvcc.org
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Cahuilla Casino 52702 Highway 371, Anza 951-763-1200 cahuillacasinohotel.com
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino 84245 Indio Springs Pkwy, Indio 760-342-5000 fantasyspringsresort.com
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Chambers of Commerce City Halls
Code Enforcement
Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce 72559 Highway 111, Palm Desert 760-346-611, pdacc.org
Rancho Mirage City Hall 69825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-324-4511, ranchomirageca.gov
Rancho Mirage Code Compliance 69825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-770-3220, ranchomirageca.gov
Twentynine Palms City Hall 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms 760-367-6799 ci.twentynine-palms.ca.us
Twentynine Palms Code Enforcement 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms 760-367-6799, 29palms.org
Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce 190 W. Amado Rd., Palm Springs 760-325-1577, pschamber.org Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce 71905 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-568-9351 ranchomiragechamber.com Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce 6476 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms 760-821-9066, 29chamber.org
Yucca Valley Town Hall 57090 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley 760-369-7207, yucca-valley.org
Yucca Valley Code Compliance 58928 Business Center Drive, Yucca Valley 760-369-6575, yucca-valley.org
Code Enforcement
Community Centers
Cathedral City Building Division 68700 Ave. Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City 760-770-0340, cathedralcity.gov
Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce 56711 Twentynine Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley 760-365-6323, yuccavalley.org
Coachella Code Enforcement 1516 6th Street, Coachella 760-398-4978, coachella.org
City Halls Coachella City Hall 1515 Sixth Street, Coachella 760-398-3502, coachella.org
Desert Hot Springs Code Enforcement 65950 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs 760-329-6411, cityofdhs.org
Desert Hot Springs City Hall 65-950 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs 760-329-6411, cityofdhs.org
Indian Wells Code Enforcement 44950 Eldorado Dr., Indian Wells 760-346-2489, cityofindianwells.org
Indian Wells City Hall 44950 El Dorado Dr., Indian Wells 760-346-2489 cityofindianwells.org
Indio Code Enforcement 46800 Jackson Street, Indio 760-391-4123, indio.org
Indio City Hall 100 Civic Center Mall, Indio 760-391-4000, indio.org
La Quinta Code Compliance 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta 760-777-7050, laquintaca.gov
La Quinta City Hall 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta 760-777-7000, playinlaquinta.com Palm Springs City Hall 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs 760-323-8299, palmspringsca.gov
Palm Desert Code Compliance Division 73510 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert 760-346-0611, cityofpalmdesert.org
Palm Desert City Hall 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert 760-346-0611 cityofpalmdesert.org
Palm Springs Building and Safety 3200 E. Tahquits Canyon Way, Palm Springs 760-323-8242, palmspringsca.gov
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Bagdouma Park Community Center 51251 Douma Street, Coachella 760-501-8120 myrecreationdistrict.com Carl May Community Center 11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-6411, cityofdhs.org Copper Mountain Mesa Community Association 65336 Winters Rd., Joshua Tree 760-362-5212 coppermountainmesa.com Covington Park Community Center 11165 Vale Dr., Morongo Valley 760-363-6454 Demuth Community Center 3601 East Mesquite Ave., Palm Springs 760-320-6430, palmspringsca.gov Flamingo Heights Community Association and Disaster Center 55977 Perris Rd., Yucca Valley 760-364-3373 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
COMMUNITY LISTINGS Yucca Mesa Community Center 3133 Balsa Dr., Yucca Valley 760-365-7277, yuccamesa.org
Community Centers Johnson Valley Improvement Association 50567-A Quail Bush Rd., Johnson Valley 760-364-3575, johnsonvalley.com
Calvary Bible Institute 55475 Santa Fe Trail, Yucca Valley 760-820-2187, calvarybi.com
Yucca Valley Community Center 57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley 760-369-7211, yucca-valley.org
Joshua Tree Community Center 6171 Sunburst Ave., Joshua Tree 760-366-8415
Community Services Districts
Morongo Basin: 6171 Sunburst Ave., Joshua Tree 760-366-8415
Portola Community Center 45480 Portola Ave., Palm Desert 760-568-2560 cityofpalmdesert.org
11207 Ocotillo Ave., Morongo Valley 760-363-6454
California State University, Palm Desert 37500 Cook St., Palm Desert 760-341-2883, pdc.csusb.edu
Wonder Valley Community Center 80526-½ Amboy Road, Wonder Valley 760-367-1678
Mayfield College 73680 Buena Vista Dr. Twentynine Palms 877-248-7302, mayfieldcollege.edu University of California, Riverside 900 University Ave., Riverside 951-827-1012, ucr.edu
Colleges and Universities
Thousand Palms Community Center 31189 Robert Road, Thousand Palms 760-343-3595, thousandpalmscc.com
Copper Mountain College 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree 760-366-3791, cmccd.edu Joshua Springs School of Ministry 57373 Joshua Lane, Yucca Valley 760-365-0769 joshuaspringsbiblecollege.org
Coachella Valley: 91260 Avenue 66, Mecca 760-396-1014
The LGBT Community Center of the Desert 1301 North Palm Canyon, Palm Springs 760-416-7790, thecenterps.org
College of the Desert 43500 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert 760-346-8041, collegeofthedesert.edu
California State University, San Bernardino 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino 909-537-5000, csusb.edu
University of Massachusetts Global 75105 Merle Dr., Suite 800, Palm Desert 800-746-0082, brandman.edu UCR Palm Desert 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive, Palm Desert 760-834-0800, palmdesert.ucr.edu
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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 Building and Safety 38686 El Cerrito Rd., Palm Desert 760-863-8271 riversideca.gov/building Child Support 47950 Atabia Street, Indio 866-901-3212 dcss.co.riverside.ca.us Child Protective Services 48113 Jackson Street, Indio 760-863-7210, dpss.co.riverside.ca.us Civil Court 46200 Oasist Street, Indio 760-863-8208, riverside.courts.ca.gov Coroner 47225 Oasis Street, Indio 760-863-8311, riversidesheriff.org
Probation 47940 Arabia Street, Indio 760-863-8415 probation.co.riverside.ca.us
Environmental Health 544 South Pso Dorotea, Palm Springs 760-320-1048, rivcoeh.org
Probation 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs 760-778-2120 probation.co.riverside.ca.us
Environmental Health 47950 Arabia Street, Indio 760-863-8976, rivcoeh.org
Public Defenders 82675 Highway 111, Indio 760-863-8231, publicdef.co.riverside.ca.us
Family Resource 14201 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs 760-288-3313, dpss.co.riverside.ca.us
Public Health 4065 Coutry Circle Dr., Riverside 951-358-5000 countyofriverside.us
In-Home Support Services 561 N. San Jacinto St., Hemet 888-960-4477, dpss.co.riverside.ca.us
Public Social Services 68625 Perez Rd., Cathedral City 760-773-6700 dpss.co.riverside.ca.us
Land Use 38686 El Cerrito Rd., Palm Desert 760-393-3390, rctlma.org
Registrar of Voters 2724 Gateway Drive, Riverside 951-486-7200, voteinfo.net
Mental Health 47825 Oasis Street, Indio 760-863-8455, rcdmh.org
Riverside County Adult Services Division 68625 Perez Rd., Cathedral City 760-770-2450, dpss.co.riverside.ca.us
Office on Aging 6296 River Crest Drive, Riverside 951-867-3800, rcaging.org
Riverside County Office On Aging 3610 Central Ave, Riverside 951-867-3800, rcaging.org
Planning Department 77588 El Duna, Palm Desert 760-863-8277, planning.rctlma.org
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District Attorney 3960 Orange Street, Riverside 951-955-5400 countyofriverside.us
Education Office 47110 Calhoun Street, Indio 760-863-3000, rcoe.us
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COMMUNITY LISTINGS Children and Family Services 56311 Pima Tr., Yucca Valley 760-228-5300, hss.sbcounty.gov/doc.
County of Riverside Riverside Superior Court 47671 Oasis Street, Indio 760-393-2617, riverside.courts.ca.gov
Community Action Partnership Nutrition (for seniors & services for low income) 696 S. Tippecanoe Ave., San Bernardino 800-635-4618, sbcounty.gov/capsbc
Social Services 44199 Monroe Street, Indio 760-863-2700, dpss.co.riverside.ca.us Veterans’ Services 4360 Orange Street, Riverside 951-955-0360, veteranservices.co.riverside.ca.us
Community Development and Housing 385 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino 909-387-4700, sbcountyadvantage.com
WIC 1515 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 800-455-4942, wicprograms.org
Coroner 175 S. Lena Rd., San Bernardino 909-387-2978 wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/divisions/coroner
County of San Bernardino
District Attorney 6527 White Feather Road, Joshua Tree 760-366-4120, cms.sbcounty.gov/da
Assessor 63665 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree 760-366-1420, sbcounty.gov/assessor
Economic Development 385 N. Arrowhead Ave. San Bernardino 909-387-4700 sbcountyadvantage.com
Aging and Adult Services 56357 Pima Trail, Yucca Valley 760-228-5390 hss.sbcounty.gov/daas
Environmental Health Services 385 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino 909-884-4056, sbcounty.gov/dehs
Adult Protective Services 56357 Pima Trail, Yucca Valley 760-228-5390 hss.sbcounty.gov/daas
In-Home Support Services 56357 Pima Tr., Yucca Valley 760-228-5390 hss.sbcounty.gov/daas
Agriculture/Weights and Measures 777 E. Rialto Ave., San Bernardino 909-387-2105
Land Use Services 385 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino 909-387-8311, cms.sbcounty.gov/lus
Auditor Controller-Recorder 222 W. Hospitality Ln., 4th floor San Bernardino 909- 387-8322, sbcounty.gov/atc
Preschool Services includes Head Start 662 S. Tippecanoe Ave., San Bernardino 888-543-7025, sbcounty.gov/psd
Behavioral Health 268 W. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino 909-382-3133, sbcounty.gov/dbh
Probation 63665 29 Palms Hwy., Joshua Tree 760-366-4130 sbcounty.gov/probation
Building and Safety 63655 29 Palms Hwy., Joshua Tree 909-387-8311, cms.sbcounty.gov/lus
Public Defender 6527 White Feather Road, Joshua Tree 760-366-5789 sbcounty.gov/publicdefender
Child Support Services 10417 Mountain View Ave., Loma Linda 866-901-3212 , hss.sbcounty.gov/dcss
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Public Health 351 N. Mountain View Ave., San Bernardino 800-782-4264 Recorder 222 W. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino 855-732-2575, sbcounty.gov/arc Registrar of Voters 777 E. Rialto Ave., San Bernardino 800-881-8683, sbcounty.gov/rov Senior Information and Assistance 800-510-2020, sbcounty.gov Sheriff’s Department 6527 White Feather Road, Joshua Tree 760-366-4175 wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/ Solid Waste Division 222 W. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino 909-386-8701, sbcounty.gov/dpw Superintendent of Schools 601 N. E. St., San Bernardino 909-888-3228, sbcss.k12.ca.us Superior and Civil Court 6602 White Feather Road, Joshua Tree 760-366-5770 sb-court.org/locations/joshua-tree-district Transitional Assistance Twentynine Palms: 73629 Sun Valley Drive, 877-410-8829 Yucca Valley: 56357 Pima Trail, 877-410-8829 hss.sbcounty.gov/hss/tad WIC 6527 Desert Queen Ave., Twentynine Palms 56357 Pima Tr., Yucca Valley 800-472-2321, sbcounty.gov/wic
Department of Motor Vehicles Indio DMV 44480 Jackson Street, Indio 800-777-0133, dmv.ca.gov Palm Desert DMV 74740 Technology Drive, Palm Desert 800-777-0133, dmv.ca.gov
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Department of Motor Vehicles Palm Springs DMV 950 N. Farrell Dr., Palm Springs 800-777-0133, dmv.ca.gov Twentynine Palms DMV 3668 Adobe Road, Suites G-J, Twentynine Palms 800-777-0133, dmv.ca.gov
Disaster Response American Red Cross of Riverside County 39665 Entrepreneur Ln., Suite A, Palm Desert 888-831-0031, ext. 3004 redcross.org/ca/coachella Morongo Basin Community Emergency Response Team 57552 29 Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley 760-713-1683 morongobasincert.org/our-supporters-2
Riverside County Emergency Managment Department 4210 Riverwalk Pkwy., Riverside 951-358-7100, rivcoemd.org
Donation Centers American Cancer Society Discovery Shop 42410 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage 760-568-5967, cancer.org
United Way PO Box 13210, Palm Desert 760-323-2731 unitedwayofthedesert.org
Angel View Resale Store 66389 Pierson Blvd, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-2220, angelview.org
United Lift Rental Assistance 66101 Hammond Rd., Mecca 760-396-9100, unitedlift.org 1695 N. Sunrise Rd., Palm Springs 760-656-8438, unitedlift.org
Angel View Resale Store 462 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-323-8771, angelview.org
Domestic Violence Morongo Basin Unity Home 7237 Joshua Lane, Yucca Valley 24 hours: 760-366-9663 unityhome.org
Angel View Resale Store 72747 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage 760-328-3366, angelview.org
Shelter from the Storm, Inc. 73550 Alessandro Dr., Palm Desert 760-674-0400 shelterfromthestorm.com
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Angel View Resale Store 37023 Cook Street, Palm Desert 760-636-4837, angelview.org
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Donation Centers Angel View Resale Store 77898 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert 760-200-0400, angelview.org Angel View Resale Store 78395 Varner Road, Palm Desert 760-360-2858, angelview.org
Revivals 82150 Highway 111, Indio 760-656-8410, revivalsstores.com
Joshua Tree Fire Station 36 6715 Park Blvd., Joshua Tree 760-366-8423, sbcfire.org
Revivals 72885 Highway 111, Palm Desert 760-992-0499, revivalsstores.com
La Quinta Police Department 79440 Corporate Center, La Quinta 760-863-8990, laquintapolice.org
Revivals 611 S Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-318-6491, revivalsstores.com
Angel View Resale Store 45430 Fargo Street, Indio 760-342-2217, angelview.org
The Salvation Army 30400 Landau Blvd., Cathedral City 760-324-2275 coachellavalley.salvationarmy.org
Angel View Resale Store 57594 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley 760-365-2304, angelview.org
Southwest Church Thrift Store 82970 Requa Avenue, Indio 760-601-3302 southwestchurch.com/thriftstore
Collectors Corner 71280 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-346-1012, eisenhowerhealth.org Elder Love Thrift Store 74924 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert 442-274-2191, elderloveusa.org
Unity Home Thrift Store 61605 Twentynine Palms Hwy., Joshua Tree 760-366-8500 unityhome.org/thriftstore.html
Goodwill 67555 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City 760-969-1122, goodwill.org
Emergency Services Call 911 in an emergency
California Highway Patrol 63683 29 Palms Hwy. Joshua Tree 760-366-3707, chp.ca.gov/home
Goodwill 72014 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-423-5666, goodwill.org
California Highway Patrol 79650 Varner Rd, Indio 760-772-5300, chp.ca.gov/home
Goodwill 79640 Highway 111, La Quinta 760-342-3471, goodwill.org Habitat for Humanity Coachella Valley ReStore 34470 Gateway Dr., Palm Desert 760-770-3723, hfhcv.org
Cathedral City Police Department 68700 Ave., Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City 760-770-0300 cathedralcitypolice.com
Joshua Springs Thrift Shop 56867 Twentynine Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley 760-365-4555 joshuasprings.com/thrift-store
Cathedral City Fire Department 32100 Desert Vista Road, Cathedral City 760-770-8200, cathedralcityfire.org
Martha’s Village Store 45596 Fargo Street, Indio 760-775-6060 marthasvillage.org
Desert Hot Springs Police Department 65950 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs 760-329-2904, cityofdhs.org
Revivals 68401 Highway 111, Cathedral City 760-969-5747, revivalsstores.com
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Morongo Basin Ambulance 6335 Park Blvd., Joshua Tree 760-366-8474, mbambulance.org Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station 63665 29 Palms Hwy., Joshua Tree 760-366-4175 wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff Morongo Valley Fire Station 461 11207 Ocotillo St., Morongo Valley 760-363-6211 Palm Desert Police Department 73705 Gerald Ford Dr., Palm Desert 760-836-1600, cityofpalmdesert.org Palm Springs Fire Station 1 277 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-323-8182, palmspringsca.gov Palm Springs Fire Station 2 300 El Cielo Road, Palm Springs 760-323-8181, palmspringsca.gov Palm Springs Fire Station 3 590 E. Racquet Club, Palm Springs 760-323-8181, palmspringsca.gov Palm Springs Fire Station 4 1300 Laverne Way, Palm Springs 760-323-8182, palmspringsca.gov Palm Springs Fire Station 5 5800 Bolero Road, Palm Springs 760-323-8181, palmspringsca.gov Palm Springs Police Department 200 S. Civic Dr., Palm Springs 760-323-8116, palmsprings-ca.gov Riveride County Fire Station 32 78111 Avenue 52, La Quinta 760-564-4351, rvcfire.org Riverside County Fire Station 33 44400 Town Center, Palm Desert 760-346-6234, rvcfire.org
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Emergency Services Call 911 in an emergency
Riverside County Fire Station 36 11535 Karen Avenue, Desert Hot Springs 760-251-6948, rvcfire.org Riverside County Fire Station 37 65958 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs 760-329-5123, rvcfire.org Riverside County Fire Station 50 70801 Highway 11, Rancho Mirage 760-328-9877, rvcfire.org Riverside County Fire Station 55 44900 El Dorado Drive, Indian Wells 760-568-5252, rvcfire.org
Riverside County Fire Station 56 72985 Dillon Road, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-1700, rvcfire.org
Riverside County Fire Station 79 1377 6th Street, Coachella 760-398-8895, rvcfire.org Riverside County Fire Station 80 81025 Avenue 40, Indio 760-347-1030, rvcfire.org
Riverside County Fire Station 67 73200 Mesa View Dr., Palm Desert 760-340-1120, rvcfire.org
Riverside County Fire Station 81 37955 Washington Street, Palm Desert 760-772-4391, rvcfire.org
Riverside County Fire Station 69 71751 Gerald Ford Drive, Rancho Mirage 760-321-9399, rvcfire.org
Riverside County Fire Station 86 46900 Jackson Street, Indio 760-347-0726, rvcfire.org
Riverside County Fire Station 70 54001 Madison St., La Quinta 760-564-2122, rvcfire.org
Riverside County Fire Station 87 42900 Golf Center Pkwy, Indio 760-342-2774, rvcfire.org
Riverside County Fire Station 71 73995 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert 760-346-3335, rvcfire.org
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Riverside County Fire Station 88 46621 Madison Street, Indio 760-342-4495, rvcfire.org
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COMMUNITY LISTINGS California Retired Teachers Association 3167 Saddleback Rd., Joshua Tree 760-366-3281
Emergency Services Call 911 in an emergency
Riverside County Fire Station 93 44555 Adams Street, La Quinta 760-345-7663, rvcfire.org
California Retired Teachers Association Coachella Valley div43.calrta.org
Riverside County Sheriff Department 73705 Gerald Ford Dr., Palm Desert 760-836-1600, riversidesheriff.org
Cathedral City Rotary 68311 Paseo Real, Cathedral City 760-831-6455 or 760-413-7812 rotaryclubofcathedralcity.com
Roy Wilson Fire Station 35 31920 Robert Road, Thousand Palms 760-343-3321, rvcfire.org
Democrats of the Desert 68733 Perez Road, Cathedral City 760-808-4446, desertdemocrats.org
Twentynine Palms Fire Station 44 6560 Adobe Rd., Twentynine Palms 760-367-7524
Democrats of the Morongo Basin P.O. Box 550, Joshua Tree 760-367-2722
Yucca Valley Fire Station 41 57201 29 Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley 760-228-2160 Yucca Mesa Fire Station 42 58612 Aberdeen Dr., Yucca Valley 760-228-1991
Desert Hot Springs Rotary 11349 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs dhsrotary.org
Fraternal Organizations and Clubs
The Dolly Sinatra Lodge Order Sons of Italy in America 1700 North Sahara Road, Palm Springs 760-416-3184 dollysinatralodgeosia.org
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29 Palms Eagles Auxiliary #4092 67330 Twentynine Palms Hwy., Twentynine Palms 760-362-4112
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Elks Lodge - Indio 46301 Madison Street, Indio 760-347-1643, elks.org Elks Lodge Twentynine Palms 6501 Barranca St., Twentynine Palms 760-367-7061, elks.org Elks Lodge - Yucca Valley 55946 Yucca Trl., Yucca Valley 760-365-2314, elks.org Emblem Club - 29 Palms 760-367-7246 Emblem Club - Yucca Valley 55946 Yucca Trl., Yucca Valley 760-364-4245 Hearts of Yucca Valley 8483 El Dorado Ct., Yucca Valley 760-413-4639 Hi-Desert Democratic Club 760-369-0829, facebook.com/AVDCHD Hi-Desert Shriners 760-228-1678 Indian Wells Rotary 74923 Highway 111, Box-138, Indian Wells 760-668-0027 indianwellsrotary.org
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roperty owners must get permits to remove or replant a Joshua tree, even if it’s dead, or to trim its branches. If you live in Yucca Valley, you’re also required to get a permit if trenching for your new sewer connection will get within 10 feet of a western Joshua tree. The state fees range from $525 to $4,175, depending on where the tree is growing and how tall it is. If you get your permit through the town of Yucca Valley, the town will also charge a permit fee. State fees are as follows: • On undeveloped land: $2,425 to relocate or $4,175 to remove a Western Joshua tree at least 4 meters tall; $625 to relocate and $1,050 to remove a tree under 4 meters. • On developed land: $700 to relocate or $2,100 to remove a Joshua tree 4 meters or higher; $175 to relocate or $525 to remove a tree under 4 meters. The town of Yucca Valley is allowed to issue permits for the removal of western Joshua trees in town limits under certain conditions. The town can grant permits to remove Joshua trees only to make room for a single-family 22
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house or accessory structure, a sewer connection or a public structure or road. They may also allow removal of dead trees and trimming by a certified arborist if a limb has fallen, is leaning against a building or creates a threat to public health. For more information, contact the following: • If you need a permit to remove or trim up to nine western Joshua trees on a single-family property in the town of Yucca Valley or if sewer trenching will get within 10 feet of a tree on your single-family property, contact Janet Yochmowitz at jyochmowitz@yuccavalley.org or (760) 369-6575, ext. 324. • If you need a permit to remove or trench near a western Joshua tree on any property besides single-family in Yucca Valley, or for projects involving 10 or more trees in Yucca Valley, contact the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. Visit wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/ CESA/WJT or email WJT@wildlife.ca.gov. • If you need a permit to remove, replant or trim a western Joshua tree anywhere besides the town of Yucca Valley, contact the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. Visit wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/CESA/WJT or email WJT@wildlife.ca.gov.
KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS
living in harmony with coyotes
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any 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 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 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 ourselves
and our 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 and you look up to see six coyotes standing bolt still 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 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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COMMUNITY LISTINGS The Lincoln Club of the Coachella Valley PO Box 6434, La Quinta 760-321-0550, lincolnclubcv.com
Fraternal Organizations and Clubs Indio Rotary PO Box 412, Indio indiorotary.org
Masonic Lodge #735 Oasis of Mara 72495 Larrea Ave., Twentynine Palms 760-367-3144
International Footprint Assoc. RAGriffinII@aol.com Joshua Tree Rotary Club P.O. Box 1323, Joshua Tree Kiwanis 29 Palms P.O. Box 2288, Twentynine Palms 760-367-9639 Kiwanis Yucca Valley PO Box 2191, Yucca Valley kiwanis.org Knights of Columbus #7986 7495 Church St., Yucca Valley 760-369-3348, kofc.org
Sportsman’s Club of Joshua Tree 6225 Sunburst St, Joshua Tree 760-366-2915 jtsportsmansclub.com
Masonic Lodge #802 Yucca Valley 7065 Dumosa Ave., Yucca Valley 760-365-2115
Soroptimist 29 Palms P.O. Box 245, 29 Palms si29palms.org
Ministerial Association of Twentynine Palms P.O. Box 463, Twentynine Palms 760-361-6719
Soroptimist - Yucca Valley PO Box 337, Yucca Valley 760-567-6014
Loyal Order of Moose 58226 Reche Rd., Landers 760-364-2313
Palm Desert Rotary PO Box 48, Palm Desert palmdesertrotary.com
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Loyal Order of Moose 46459 Monroe Avenue, Indio 760-347-1186
Morongo Valley Social Club 49840 Twentynine Palms Hwy., Morongo Valley 760-363-7117
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Masonic Lodge Palm Springs 450 S. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs palmspringsmasons.org
Morongo Basin Republicans 760-228-2515 mbrepublicans@gmail.com
La Quinta Rotary PO Box 785, La Quinta laquintarotary.org
Palm Springs Rotary PO BOX 171, Palm Springs therotaryclubofpalmsprings.org
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Twentynine Palms Rotary Club 760-362-4057 Veterans of Foreign Wars 760-366-2717 Yucca Valley Rotary Club P.O. Box 200, Yucca Valley Yucca Valley Rotary Club, Sunset info@YVSR.com
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Health Services Avalon Urgent Care Center 58471 29 Palms Highway, Suite 303, Yucca Valley 760-365-0851 Braille Institute 70251 Ramon Road, Rancho Mirage 760-321-1111, brailleinstitute.org Center for Healthy Generations 57121 Sunnyslope Drive, Yucca Valley 760-365-9661 Desert Arc 73255 Country Club Drive, Palm Springs 760-346-1611, desertarc.org
Eisenhower Urgent Care 151 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 760-969-7780, emc.org
Desert Oasis Healthcare Immediate Care 81880 Dr. Carreon Blvd., Indio 760-775-9641, mydohc.com
Eisenhower Urgent Care 72780 Country Club Drive, Rancho Mirage 760-674-3847, emc.org Executive Urgent Care 74785 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-346-3932, executiveurgentcare.co
Desert Oasis Healthcare Immediate Care 72605 Highway 111, Palm Desert 760-404-0135, mydohc.com
Family Care Urgent Care Medical Clinic 12560 Palm Dr., Desert Hot Springs 760-251-3401
Desert Oasis Healthcare Immediate Care 275 El Cielo Road, Palm Springs 760-320-8814, mydohc.com
Hi-Desert Home Health and Hospice Care 63483 Chicksaw Rd., Joshua Tree 760-366-6424
Desert Urgent Care 74990 Country Club Dr., Palm Desert 760-341-8800, deserturgentcare.com
Hi-Desert Physical Rehabilitation 56299 Twentynine Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley 760-367-1743
Eisenhower Urgent Care 45280 Seeley Drive, La Quinta 760-610-7210, emc.org
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Desert AIDS Project 1695 North Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 760-323-2118 desertaidsproject.org
Desert Regional Immediate Care 72605 Highway 111, Palm Desert 760-404-0135, desertregional.com
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COMMUNITY LISTINGS Rockin’ Recovery Center 58923 Bus Center Dr # J, Yucca Valley 760-228-3241
Health Services Jewish Family Services of the Desert 490 S. Farrell Dr., Palm Springs 760-325-4088, jfsdesert.org
Specialty Urgent Care 57402 29 Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley 760-228-1800
Long-Term Care Ombudsman 56357 Pima Trail, Yucca Valley 760-228-5387
VIP Urgent Care 72630 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert 760-674-1923, vipurgentcares.com
Hospitals
MB Regional Council on Aging & Senior Club 760-228-3280
Desert Regional Medical Center 1150 N. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-323-6511, desertregional.com
MedPost Urgent Care 82151 Avenue 42, indio 442-215-1320, medpost.com MedPost Urgent Care 78965 Highway 111, La Quinta 760-777-7847, medpost.com
Eisenhower Medical Center 39000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage 760-340-3911, emc.org
MedPost Urgent Care 44419 Town Center Way, Palm Desert 760-469-9843, medpost.com
Hi-Desert Medical Center 6601 White Feather Road, Joshua Tree 760-366-3711, hdmc.org
Morongo Basin Ambulance 6335 Park Blvd., Joshua Tree 760-366-8474
John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital 47111 Monroe Street, Indio 760-347-6191, jfkmemorialhosp.com
Morongo Basin Healthcare District 72724 29 Palms Hwy., Suite 103 Twentynine Palms 760-365-9305
Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital Bldg. 1145 Sturgis Road, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center 760-830-2190, med.navy.mil
Morongo Basin Healthcare District 58375 S. Twentynine Palms Outerhighway, Yucca Valley 760-365-9305
Hospice
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill P.O. Box 4015, Palm Desert 442-275-7385
Ardent Hospice of the Desert 1750 E. Arenas Rd., Palm Springs 760-904-6070, ardenthapc.com
Pacific Clinics Child & Family Services 58945 Bus Center Dr., #D, Yucca Valley 760-228-9657
Brookdale Rancho Mirage 72201 Country Club Dr., Rancho Mirage 760-340-5999, brookdale.com
Palm Desert Urgent Care 72757 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert 760-340-5800
Charter Hospice Of The Desert 72855 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert 760-568-2002
Premier Urgent Care Centers of California, Inc. 82013 Dr. Carreon Blvd., Indio 760-775-9500, 24hoururgent.com
Family Hospice Care 255 El Cielo Road, Palm Springs 760-674-3344 familyhospicecare.com
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Hi-Desert Hospice and Home Health Services 6601 White Feather Rd. Joshua Tree 760-366-6427, hdmc.org Kindred Hospice 36947 Cook St., Palm Desert 760-346-2816 kindredhealthcare.com Mission Home Health and Hospice 71847 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 888-871-0766 homewithmission.com Serenity Hospice 777 E. Tahquitz Way, Palm Springs 760-325-8718, serenityhospiceps.com Reliance Hospice 74130 Country Club, Palm Desert 760-423-6924, reliancehospice.net
Libraries Cathedral City Public Library 33520 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City 760-328-4262, rivlib.info Coachella Branch Library 1538 7th Street, Coachella 760-398-5148, rivlib.net Desert Hot Springs Branch Library 11691 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-5926, rivlib.net Greenleaf Library Copper Mountain College, 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree 760-366-3791, ext. 4256, cmccd.edu Indio Branch Library 200 Civic Center Mall, Indio 760-347-2383, rivlib.net Joshua Tree Branch Library 6465 Park Blvd., Joshua Tree 760-366-8615, sbclib.org La Quinta Public Library 78275 Calle Tampico, La Quinta 760-564-4767, rivlib.net
COMMUNITY LISTINGS Yucca Valley Branch Library 57271 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley 760-228-3244, sbclib.org
Libraries Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Lifelong Learning Library Building 1528 760-830-6875, library.usmc-mccs.org
Mental Health Services Family Resource Center 58923 Business Center Drive, Yucca Valley 760-228-9657
Palm Desert Branch Library 73300 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert 760-346-6552, rivlib.net Palm Springs Public Library 300 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 760-322-7323 palmspringslibrary.org
Hi-Desert Medical Center Behavioral Health Centre 58383 29 Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley 760-366-1541, hdmc.org
Rancho Mirage Public Library 71100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-341-7323 ranchomiragelibrary.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness: Coachella Valley PO Box 4015, Palm Desert 442-275-7385 riverside.networkofcare.org
Twentynine Palms Branch Library 6078 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms 760-367-9519, sbclib.org
Riverside County Mental Health 47825 Oasis St., Indio 760-863-8455, rcdmh.org San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health 303 E Vanderbilt Way, San Bernardino 909-386-8256 wp.sbcounty.gov/dbh
Welwood Murray Memorial Library 100 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-323-8296. ci.palm-springs.ca.us
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Military Services, MCAGCC Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command Operator: 760-830-6573 Exchange: 760-830-6163 Sunset Cinema: 760-830-6873 Religious services: 760-830-2190 29palms.marines/mil American Red Cross 760-830-6685, redcross.org Armed Services YMCA Bldg 693, Del Valle Dr. Suite 102, Twentynine Palms 760- 830-7481 asymca.org Community Center 760-830-7479 Legal Aid, Staff Judge Advocate 760-830-6111 Marine Corps Community Services 760-830-6163 MWR Youth Activities Center 760-830-3227
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Military Services, MCAGCC Navy-Marine Corps Relief Family Services Center Building 693, Twentynine Palms 760-830-6323 Officers Spouses Club 760-830-1029, msa29palms.org
Museums Cabot’s Pueblo Museum 67616 E. Desert View Ave., Desert Hot Springs 760-329-7610, cabotsmuseum.org Children’s Discovery Museum 71701 Gerald Ford Drive, Rancho Mirage 760-321-0602, cdmod.org
Old Schoolhouse Museum 6760 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms 760-367-2366 29palmshistorical.com
JT & S Railroad Museum 8901 Willow Ln., Joshua Tree 760-366-8879, jtsrr.org
Palm Springs Air Museum 745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs 760-778-6262 palmspringsairmuseum.org
La Quinta Museum 77885 Avenida Montezuma, La Quinta 760-777-7170, playinlaquinta.com
Palm Springs Art Museum 101 North Museum Drive, Palm Springs 760-322-4800, psmuseum.org
Morongo Basin Historical Society Museum & Research Center 632 S. Landers Lane, Landers 760-364-2000, mbhs.net Museum of Ancient Wonders 69028 E. Palm Canyon Dr, Cathedral City 442-268-5004, moaw.org
Palm Springs Art Museum: Architecture & Design Center 300 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-423-5260, psmuseum.org
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum 62975 Blair Ln, Joshua Tree noahpurifoy.com
Palm Springs Art Museum: Palm Desert 72567 Highway 111, Palm Desert 760-346-5600, psmuseum.org
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Coachella Valley History Museum 82616 Miles Avenue, Indio 760-342-6651, cvhm.org
Hi-Desert Nature Museum 57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley 760-369-7212 hidesertnaturemuseum.org
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COMMUNITY LISTINGS Pioneertown Mountains Preserve 51010 Pipes Canyon Road, Pioneertown 760-369-7105 wildlandsconservancy.org
Museums Tolerance Education Center 35147 Landy Lane, Rancho Mirage 760-328-8252 toleranceeducationcenter.org
Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve 29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Rd, Thousand Palms 760-343-1234 coachellavalleypreserve.org
World Famous Crochet Museum 61855 Highway 62, Joshua Tree 760-660-5672, sharielf.com
Whitewater Preserve 9160 Whitewater Canyon Rd, Whitewater 760-325-7222 wildlandsconservancy.org
Preserves and National Parks Big Morongo Canyon Preserve 11055 East Dr., Morongo Valley 760-363-7190, bigmorongo.org
Pools Bagdouma Pool 51251 Douma St., Coachella 760-347-3484, coachella.org
Fred Wolff Nature Preserve 52751 Avenida Montezuma, La Quinta laquintaca.gov
Center for Healthy Generations 57121 Sunnyslope Ave., Yucca Valley 760-365-9661, mbssc.org
Joshua Tree National Park 74485 National Park Dr., Joshua Tree 760-367-5502, nps.gov/jotr Mission Creek Preserve 60550 Mission Creek Rd, Desert Hot Springs 760-369-7105, wildlandsconservancy.org
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Palm Springs Swim Center 405 South Pavilion Way, Palm Springs 760-323-8278, palmspringsca.gov Pawley Pool 46350 Jackson St., Indio 760-342-5665 myrecreationdistrict.com Yucca Valley Aquatics Program Yucca Valley High School, 7600 Sage Ave., Yucca Valley 760-369-7211, yucca-valley.org
Post Offices Cathedral City Post Office 33490 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City 760-202-8848, usps.com Coachella Post Office 1414 6th Street, Coachella 760-398-8112, usps.com
Luckie Park Joe Davis at Two Mile Road, Twentynine Palms 760-367-7562
Desert Hot Springs Post Office 66311 Two Bunch Palms, Desert Hot Springs 760-251-4448, usps.com
Palm Desert Aquatic Center 73751 Magnesia Falls Dr., Palm Desert 760-565-7467, pdpool.com
Indio Post Office 45805 Fargo Street, Indio 760-347-2092, usps.com
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COMMUNITY LISTINGS Joshua Tree Post Office 61416 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree 760-366-8192, usps.com
Palm Springs Post Office 1775 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-322-4111, usps.com
Landers Post Office 890 Landers Lane, Landers 760-364-2323, usps.com
Palm Springs Post Office 333 E. Amado Rd., Palm Springs 760-322-4111, usps.com
La Quinta Post Office 79125 Corporate Center Drive, La Quinta 760-771-2465, usps.com
Palm Springs Post Office 64117 Dillon Rd., Palm Springs 760-251-7569, usps.com
La Quinta Post Office 51321 Avenida Bermudas, La Quinta 760-771-2465, usps.com Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Post Office Building 1435 760-830-6640 Morongo Valley Post Office 49649 29 Palms Hwy., Morongo Valley 760-363-7354, usps.com
Public Golf Courses Cathedral Canyon Golf Club 68311 Paseo Real, Cathedral City 760-537-4468, jcgolf.com Cimarron Golf Resort 67603 30th Ave., Cathedral City 800-701-1656, cimarrongolf.com Desert Dunes Golf Club 19300 Palm Dr., Desert Hot Springs 760-251-5370, desertdunesgc.com
Pioneertown Post Office 53441 Mane St., Pioneertown 760-365-7543, usps.com
Date Palm Country Club 36200 Date Palm Dr., Cathedral City 760-328-6514 datepalmcountryclub.net
Rancho Mirage Post Office 42222 Rancho Las Palmas, Rancho Mirage 760-346-7859, usps.com
Desert Princess Country Club 28555 Landau Blvd., Cathedral City 760-322-2280, desertprincesscc.com Desert Willow Golf Resort 38995 Desert Willow Dr., Palm Desert 760-346-0015, desertwillow.com
Thousand Palms Post Office 72630 Ramon Road, Thousand Palms 760-343-3428, usps.com
Palm Desert Post Office 45300 Portola Ave., Palm Desert 760-773-6494, usps.com
Twentynine Palms Post Office 73839 Gorgonio Drive, Twentynine Palms 760-367-1161, usps.com
Palm Desert Post Office 74801 Hovley Lane, Palm Desert 760-837-9525, usps.com
Yucca Valley Post Office 57280 Yucca Tr., Yucca Valley 760-365-0725, usps.com
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Eagle Falls Golf Course 84245 Indio Springs Pkwy., Indio 760-238-5633, eaglefallsgolf.com Escena Golf Club 1100 Clubhouse View Dr., Palm Springs 760-778-2737, escenagolf.com Hawks Landing Golf Course 55100 Martinez Trail, Yucca Valley 760-365-0033 hawkslandinggolf.com
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It’s time for adventure The following attractions are open to the public as of press time. Please call or visit the attractions website for hours and COVID-19 policies. Please bring a mask.
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Big Wheel Tours & Palm Desert Bike Rentals Helping thousands of Palm Springs visitors experience our area’s natural wonders. From Joshua Tree National Park to the San Andreas Fault to the Salton Sea our guides will tailor an outdoor adventure for you. 41625 Eclectic St, Palm Desert. 760-779-1837, bwbtours.com BMW Performance Center An open track, the Ultimate Driving Machine, and you in the driver’s seat. 86050 Jasper Lane, Thermal. bmwperformancecenter.com Boomers! Race to victory on the go-kart tracks. Become a golf legend on any one of the three 18 hole mini golf courses. Get a high from climbing the rock wall or just get wet on the splash island bumper boats. Play in the arcade with over 129 state-of-the-art games. 67700 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. 760-770-7522, boomerspalmsprings.com
ATTRACTIONS Giraffes at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Cabot’s Pueblo Museum A unique Hopi inspired Pueblo, Cabot’s Pueblo Museum is a multi-level building that includes 35 rooms, 150 windows and 65 doors all crafted from found materials. The museum houses Native American pottery, 20th-century photographs and artifacts. 67616 Desert View Avenue, Desert Hot Springs. 760-329-7610, cabotsmuseum.org
Escape Games at The River It may look like an ordinary room, but it’s actually a real life adventure game designed for small groups of friends, families and co-workers. Find the hidden objects, figure out the clues and solve the puzzles to earn your freedom and “Escape the Room.” 71800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. 760-668-9041, escapegamesattheriver.com
Coachella Valley History Museum The Museum seeks to share the unique history of the desert, Cahuilla Indians and pioneers who forged through the difficult environment to create the community it is today. Featuring a date museum, memorial date and Japanese garden and the oldest Cork Oak tree in the desert. 82616 Miles Avenue, Indio. 760-342-6651, cvhm.org
Escape Room Palm Springs Choose from six themed rooms, good for all ages. You have 60 minutes to search for clues, solve puzzles and achieve your goal before time runs out. 2500 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-779-8888, escapeps.com
Desert Adventures Climb aboard one of their signature open-air Big Red Jeeps with removable shade tops for an engaging, entertaining, and educational journey with one of our highlytrained naturalist tour guides. 74794 Lennon Pl., Palm Desert. 760-324-5337, red-jeep.com Desert Christ Park A 3.5-acre sculpture garden that was sculpted and created by Antone Martin in 1951. Sculptures include The Twelve Apostles, Martha, Mary, angels, and a 15-foot-tall, 3 ton statue of Jesus, reminiscent of Rio de Janeiro’s famous and much larger hilltop Christ the Redeemer. 56200 Sunnyslope Dr, Yucca Valley. 760365-3984, desertchristpark.org
Fantasy Balloon Flights Over 50,000 guests have enjoyed ballooning with Fantasy Balloon Flights colorful balloons above the Palm Springs Desert Resort area. 760-568-0997, fantasyballoonflight.com Get Air Trampoline Park A combination of amusement and exercise in a spacious indoor trampoline park. Featuring wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, dunk lanes and a ninja course. 34450 Gateway Drive, Palm Desert. 760-206-7211, getairpalmdesert.com The Living Desert Representing the desert environments of North America and Africa. With more than 1,200 protected acres, 450 wild animals, live animal shows, kids’ play park, tranquil gardens, model train exhibit, hiking trails, tram rides and more, visitors experience an oasis of family fun. 47900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert. 760-346-5694, livingdesert.org
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The Palm Springs Air Museum is ranked #1 air museum in California by CNN Travel. Magic Jungle Wildlife Preserve An extraordinary opportunity to view critically endangered species on a pristine desert oasis with views of sweeping mountain vistas. See endangered Siberian tigers, Black-Asian and Florida Panthers and Golden-Asian Panthers at this wildlife safari adventure. themagicjunglewildlifepreserve.org Moorten Botanical Garden Home to more than 3,000 desert cacti and other plants, the garden is a hidden treasure. You’ll find thousands of species of succulents and cactus growing together from all over the world. 1701 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 760-327-6555, moortenbotanicalgarden.com Palm Springs Air Museum Visitors can get up close to vintage World War II and Korea/Vietnam era aircrafts at the Palm Springs Air Museum. More than 40 flyable and static planes are on display inside three climate-controlled hangars totaling 65,000 square feet and outside on the tarmac. Visitors can tour the interior of a flyable B-17 and C-47 (when not flying). CNN Travel named the air museum one of the top 14 aviation museums in the world in 2014. 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. 760-778-6262, palmspringsairmuseum.org Palm Springs Aerial Tramway The world’s largest rotating tram car travels over two-and-onehalf miles along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, transporting riders to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. During your approximately ten-minute journey, tram cars rotate slowly, offering picturesque and spectacular vistas of the valley floor below. Once you reach the Mountain Station—elevation 8,516 feet—enjoy two restaurants, observation decks, natural history museum, two documentary theaters, gift shop and over 50 miles of hiking trails. 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs. 760-325-4537, pstramway.com Palm Springs Art Museum The museum’s extensive permanent collection includes significant works by western, contemporary and glass artists, and features temporary exhibitions from internationally acclaimed artists. Year round hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays noon to 8 p.m. Closed Wednesdays and major holidays. 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. 760-322-4800, psmuseum.org
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Palm Springs Windmill Tours The self-driving tour is an interactive, educational and fun tour for friends and family. The guide you along with a video and audio program and marked destination’s throughout the first commercial wind farm in the United States. The tour takes you on a journey of 10 marked stops starting with a display yard of non-operating wind turbines of successes and failures, along with a stop to a real generating wind turbine where you can get up close and take pictures. 62950 20th Ave, Palm Springs. 800-531-5834, windmilltours.com Shields Date Garden Shields’ famous date groves provide an assortment of dates, as well as their famous date shakes, date ice cream and citrus. See the free movie “The Romance and Sex Life of the Date” after a walk through the biblical garden path on the 17-acre date farm, or enjoy a meal at the patio café. 80225 Highway 111, Indio. 760-347-0996, shieldsdategarden.com
Photo by James Burnett, courtesy of Sunnylands Center & Gardens
Sunnylands Center and Gardens Enjoy sculpture from the Sunnylands Collection as well as a rotating exhibition. There is a film and other offerings about the history of Sunnylands and its founders. Sunnylands also features free public programs, walks and activities for familes are offered on a regular basis. 37977 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 760-328-2829, sunnylands.org Uprising Adventure Guides Giving the people the opportunity to climb, explore their surroundings and experience Joshua Tree National Park. 8332 Fleur Drive, Joshua Tree. 888-CLIMB-ON, joshuatreeuprising.com
COMMUNITY LISTINGS
Public Golf Courses Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa 44600 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells 760-776-1234 indianwells.regency.hyatt.com
The Lights at Indio Golf Course 83040 Avenue 42, Indio 760-391-4049, indiogolf.com
Shadow Mountain Golf Club 73800 Ironwood Street, Palm Desert 760-346-8242, shadowmtgc.com
J.W. Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa 74855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert 760-341-2211, marriott.com
SilverRock Golf Resort 79179 Ahmanson Lane, La Quinta 888-600-7272, silverrock.org
Mission Lakes Country Club 8484 Clubhouse Blvd., Desert Hot Springs 760-329-6481 missionlakescountryclub.com Marriott’s Shadow Ridge Golf Course 9002 Shadow Ridge Rd., Palm Desert 760-674-2700, marriott.com
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Palm Royale Country Club 78259 Indigo Drive, La Quinta 760-345-9701, palmroyalcc.com
Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa 44400 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells 760-773-4444, marriott.com
Indian Wells Golf Resort 44500 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells 760-346-4653 indianwellsgolfresort.com
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The Golf Club at Terra Lago 84000 Terra Lago Pkwy., Indio 760-775-2000 golfclub-terralago.com
PGA West 55955 PGA Blvd., La Quinta 800-742-9378, pgawest.com
Indian Canyon Golf Resort 1097 E. Murray Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-833-8700 indiancanyonsgolf.com
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Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa 41000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage 760-568-2727, omnihotels.com
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The Oasis Country Club 42330 Casbah Way, Palm Desert 760-360-0816 theoasiscountryclub.com The S at Rancho Mirage 71777 Frank Sinatra Drive, Rancho Mirage 760-328-2111, thesresort.com Westin Mission Hills 71333 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage 760-328-3198, playmissionhills.com
Public Utilities
Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort 1885 Golf Club Dr., Palm Springs 760-328-1005, tahquitzgolfresort.com
AT&T 800-288-2020 (residential) 866-429-7222 (business) att.com
The Golf Club at La Quinta 60151 Trilogy Parkway, La Quinta 760-771-0707 thegolfclubatlaquinta.com
Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency 622 S. Jemez Tr., Landers 760-364-2315, bdvwa.org
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Public Utilities Burrtec Waste & Recycling 41575 Eclectic St., Palm Desert 760-340-2113, burrtec.com Burrtec Waste & Recycling 53600 Polk Street, Coachella 760-393-0635, burrtec.com Burrtec Waste & Recycling 4878 Newton Rd., Yucca Valley 760-365-2015, burrtec.com Bighorn-Desert View Water 622 Jemez Trail, Yucca Valley 760-364-2315, bdvwa.org Coachella Valley Water District PO Box 1058, Coachella 760-391-9600, cvwd.org Century Link 800-871-9244, centurylink.com County Service Area 70 Television Services 73658 Old Dale Road, Twentynine Palms 760-367-1833
Desert Water Agency 1200 S. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs 760-323-4971, dwa.org
Joshua Basin Water District 61750 Chollita Rd., Joshua Tree 760-366-8438, jbwd.com Landers Landfill 59200 Winters Road, Landers 800-722-8004, calrecycle.ca.gov
DirecTV 888-777-2454, directv.com
Mojave Wi-Fi 61884 Commercial St., Suite B Joshua Tree 760-366-7515, 760-362-1373 mojavewifi.com
Dish Network 888-825-2557, dish.com Flashbyte Digital 56925 Yucca Trail, Yucca Valley 866-257-5608, flashbyte.us
Palm Springs Disposal Service 4690 East Mesquite Avenue, Palm Springs 760-327-1351 palmspringsdisposal.com
Frontier 800-921-8101, frontier.com The Gas Company PO Box 3150, San Dimas - 91773 877-238-0092, socalgas.com Gas Emergencies: 800-427-2200
Southern California Edison PO Box 800, Rosemead - 91770 800-655-4555, sce.com Report Outage: 800-611-1911
Golden State Water Co. 49634 29 Palms Hwy, Morongo Valley 800-999-4033, gswater.com
Spectrum 866-874-2389, spectrum.com
Hi-Desert Water District 55439 29 Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley 760-365-8333, hdwd.com
TPX Communications 800-210-6589, tpx.com
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Apostolic Lighthouse Assembly 6450 Stardune Ave., Twentynine Palms 760-367-6407
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10780 Malibu Trail, Morongo Valley 760-381-2404 Twentynine Palms Transfer Station 7501 Pinto Mountain Twentynine Palms Twentynine Palms Water District 72401 Hatch Road, Twentynine Palms 760-367-7546 29palmswater.org Verizon 800-483-3000, verizon.com
Rape Crisis Centers Coachella Valley Sexual Assult Services 78370 Highway 111, Suite 130 La Quinta 800-656-4673 Partners Against Violence 57382 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley 760-369-3353, sbsas.org
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 56885 Onaga Trail, Yucca Valley 760-365-8884
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 74462 National Park Dr., Twentynine Palms 760-367-3343 blessedsacrament29.com
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 73002 El Paseo Dr, Twentynine Palms 760-367-7831
Bread of Life Mission 55960 Reche Rd, Landers 760-3364-3060
Church of the Lighted Cross 11518 Elbow Rd, Morongo Valley 760-363-0046 churchofthelightedcross.com
Calvary Baptist Church 57175 Crestview Dr, Yucca Valley 760-3365-9731 calvarybaptistyv.com
Church of the Nazarene 72603 Juanita Dr., Twentynine Palms 760-367-7025, nazarene.org
Calvary Chapel Landers 55474 New Dixie Mine Rd, Landers 760-3364-2791
Church of the Nazarene 56248 Buena Vista Dr, Yucca Valley 760-365-7819, nazarene.org
Calvary Church 29 Palms 72497 29 Palms Hwy, Twentynine Palms 760-3367-2277
Church on the Hill 6088 Sunset Rd, Joshua Tree 760-974-9075, cothjt.com
Christian Science Church 56039 Santa Fe Trl. Yucca Valley 760-3365-4185
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Center for Religion and Spirituality 7434 Bannock Trail, Yucca Valley 760-365-2205, yvcrs.org
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Religion Crossview Bible Church 56374 Onaga Trail, Yucca Valley 760-365-5771, fsbcyv.org Desert Congregational Church 5688 Sunrise Rd, Twentynine Palms 760-361-0086 Desert Hills Presbyterian Church 56750 Mountain View Trail, Yucca Valley 760-365-6331, deserthillspc.org
Faith Lutheran Church 6336 Hallee Rd #1909, Joshua Tree 760-366-8146
First Christian Church 56284 Buena Vista Dr, Yucca Valley 760-365-4014 yuccavalleychurch.com
First Assembly of God 29 Palms 73331 Sullivan Rd, Twentynine Palms 760-367-9973, 29palmsag.org
First Southern Baptist Church of Joshua Tree 6704 Sunset Rd., Joshua Tree 760-366-9211
First Assembly of God Yucca Valley 546 Kickapoo Trail, Yucca Valley 760-365-8374
Freedom Baptist Church 72070 Samarkand Dr., Twentynine Palms 760-362-4645 freedombaptist29.com
First Baptist Church of Johnson Valley 50636 Golden Ray Rd Johnson Valley 760-364-2029
Gateway Assembly of God 7546 Kickapoo Trail, Yucca Valley 760-365-8374
Evangelical Free Church 6804 Mohawk Trail, Yucca Valley 760-910-9702, efcyv.org
First Baptist Church of Joshua Tree 6704 Sunset Rd, Joshua Tree 760-366-3704
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 59077 Yucca Trail, Yucca Valley 760-365-2548
Faith in the Word Christian Center 72254 Indian Trail, Twentynine Palms 760-367-4558, fitwcc.org
First Baptist Church of Twentynine Palms 6414 Split Rock Ave, Twentynine Palms 760-367-7561, fbc29.org
Gospel Fellowship Christian Center Church 5898 Adobe Rd., Twentynine Palms 760-361-6510, gfccc.org
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BEAT THE HEAT! Stay cool at the following cooling centers in the Morongo Basin.
Stay cool at the following cooling centers in the Coachella Valley.
Hi-Desert Nature Museum 57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley Thurs. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 760-369-7212
Cathedral City Cool Center 67491 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Cathedral City. Mon. - Sun., 4 p.m. - 7 a.m. 760-895-7816
Joshua Tree Library 6465 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree Tues. - Thurs., 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 760-366-8615 Hi-Desert Medical Center 6601 White Feather Road, Joshua Tree Mon. - Sun., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 760-366-3711 Twentynine Palms Senior Center 6539 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Center stays open evenings and weekends if heat index reaches 115 degrees. 760-367-5780 or 760361-1410. Twentynine Palms Library 6078 Adobe Rd, Twentynine Palms Tues. - Thurs., 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 760-367-9519 Luckie Park Pool 5885 Luckie Ave, Twentynine Palms Mon. - Sun., 1 - 5 p.m. 760-367-5777 Yucca Valley Community Center 57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 760-369-7211 Yucca Valley Library 57271 Twentynine Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley Tues. - Thurs., 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. 760-228-3244 Yucca Valley Swimming Pool 7600 Sage Avenue, Yucca Valley Mon. and Thurs., 1 - 4 p.m. 760-369-7211 42
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Coachella Senior Center 1540 7th St., Coachella Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 760-398-0104 Coachella Valley Rescue Mission 84110 Manila St., Indio Mon. - Sun., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 760-851-2160 Desert Hot Springs Cool Center 66290 Estrella Ave., Desert Hot Springs Mon.-Sun., 4 p.m.-7 a.m., (760) 636-8171 Indio Senior Center (seniors only) 45700 Aladdin St., Indio Mon. - Fri., 12:30 - 5 p.m. 760-391-4170 James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center 480 W. Tramview Road Palm Springs Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. La Quinta Wellness Center 78450 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta Mon-Fri., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Martha’s Village & Kitchen 83791 Date Ave., Indio Mon. - Sun., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 760-347-4741 Palm Desert Library 73300 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Palm Springs Cool Center 1555 E. Alejo Road, Palm Springs Mon. - Sun., 3 p.m. - 7 a.m. 760-895-0744 Well in the Desert 441 S. Calle Encilia, Palm Springs Mon. - Sun., 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. 760-656-8905 Hours sometimes change after press deadline, please call centers for most current information and hours.
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Religion Grace Community Church 6300 Ruth Dr., Yucca Valley 760-228-1785 yvgraceministries.com Joshua Springs Calvary Chapel 57373 Joshua Ln., Yucca Valley 760-365-0769, joshuasprings.org Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 55570 Jesse Rd., Landers 760-364-3142 Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 70626 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Twentynine Palms 760-367-7794
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
Las Palmas Community Church 47783 Monroe Street, Indio 760-347-0051, laspalmascc.org
Oasis Community Church 6631 Utah Trail, Twentynine Palms 760-367-7812
Lighthouse Christian Center 5475 Sunburst St., Joshua Tree 760-366-2466 Lutheran Church of the Desert 6336 Hallee Rd., Joshua Tree 760-367-9269 lutheranchurchofthedesert.org
Ohav Shalom Messianic Congregation 5005 San Raphael, Palm Springs 760-668-5966 ohavshalomministries.com
Little Church of the Desert 6079 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms 760-367-9506
Our Lady of Soledad Catholic Church 52525 Oasis, Coachella 760-398-5577, ourladyorsoledad.org
New Testament Baptist Church 70478 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Twentynine Palms 760-464-4077
Our Lady of Solitude Church 151 W. Alejo Rd., Palm Springs 760-325-3816, sbdiocese.org
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Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 7321 Lucerne Vista Ave., Yucca Valley 760-365-4844
La Quinta Christian Fellowship 50800 Calle Paloma, La Quinta 760-564-9195, lqcfchurch.org
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COMMUNITY LISTINGS The POD Church 1020 Ramon Road, Palm Springs 760-46404522 thepodchurch.org
Religion Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 1020 Ramon Road, Palm Springs 760-327-5611, oursaviors.org
Sacred Heart Catholic Church 43775 Deep Canyon Road, Palm Desert 760-346-6502, sacredheartpalmdesert.com
Palms Baptist Church 5285 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms 760-367-3713 palmsbaptistchurch.com
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 47192 Monroe Street, Indio 760-347-5344, standrewindio.org
Palms Baptist Church 8035 Church St, Yucca Valley 760-365-3788 palmsbaptistchurch.com
Saint Cecilia Catholic Community 555 North Commercial Road, Palm Springs 760-778-8950 saintceciliacatholiccommunity.org
Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church 47321 Highway 74, Palm Desert 760-346-8195, pdpresby.org Palm Springs Presbyterian Church 815 S. Camino Real, Palm Springs 760-320-2769, pspresby.org
Saint Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church of the Desert 38905 Monterrey Avenue, Rancho Mirage 760-773-2155, aacod.org
Palm Springs Seventh-Day Adventist Church 620 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 760-327-5112 palmspringsadventistchurch.com
Shadow Rock Church 79390 Highway 111, La Quinta 760-771-0101 shadowrockchurch.com
Pentecostal Church of Phila 84542 Avenue 49, Coachella 760-398-2204
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Sky View Chapel Church of God 7475 Sunny Vista Road, Joshua Tree 760-366-9119, skyviewchapel.org Southwest Church 44175 Washington Street, Indian Wells 760-200-2000, southwestchurch.com Spirit and Truth Worship Center 4751 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms 760-361-2450, stwconline.org St. Christopher of the Desert Catholic Church 61261 Sunburst Dr., Joshua Tree 760-366-8710 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 47225 Washington St., La Quinta 760-564-1255, stfrancislq.com St. George Greek Orthodox Church 74109 Larrea Street, Palm Desert 760-568-9901, go-stgeorge.org St. John’s Episcopal Church 45319 Deglet Noor Street, Indio 760-347-3265, stjohnsindio.org
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Religion St. John’s Lutheran Church 42695 Washington St, Palm Desert 760-345-2122 stjohnslutheran.church St. Joseph of Arimathea 56312 Onaga Trail, Yucca Valley stjosephsyv.org St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church 47535 Highway 74, Palm Desert 760-346-2697, stmargarets.org St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church 72348 Larrea Ave., Twentynine Palms 760-367-7133
Trinity Baptist Church 44550 Monroe Street, Indio 760-347-0604, ourtrinityfamily.com Trinity Lutheran Church 81500 Miles Avenue, Indio 760-347-3971, trinityindio.org
St. Theresa Catholic Church 2900 Ramon Road, Palm Springs 760-323-2669, sttheresaps.com
True Vine Fellowship 71669 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Twentynine Palms 760-361-0855, ttvfm.org
Temple Isaiah 332 W. Alejo Rd., Palm Springs 760-325-2281, templeisaiahps.com
Twentynine Palms Bible Baptist Church 72725 Twentynine Palms Hwy., Twentynine Palms 760-361-2700
Temple Sinai 73251 Hovley Lane, Palm Desert 760-568-9699, templesinaipd.org
Twentynine Palms Church of Christ 72309 Larrea Ave., Twentynine Palms 760-367-9400
The Door Christian Fellowship 56828 Skyline Ranch Road, Yucca Valley 760-365-4194
Twentynine Palms United Methodist Church 6250 Mesquite Springs Road, Twentynine Palms 760-367-7338
The Way Station 61722 Commercial Street, Joshua Tree 760-366-8088
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St. Mary of the Valley Catholic Church 7495 Church St., Yucca Valley 760-365-2287, stmaryofthevalley.com
St. Raphael Antiochian Orthodox 72910 Haskell Road, Thousand Palms 760-32200960, srocps.org
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COMMUNITY LISTINGS Riverside County Supervisor 4th District 4080 Lemon Street – 5th Floor PO Box 1647, Riverside, CA 92502 951-955-1040, rivco4.org
Religion Two Mile Apostolic Tabernacle 74301 2 Mile Road, Twentynine Palms 760-367-0080 twomileapostolic.com
San Bernardino County Supervisor 3rd District 385 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino, CA, 92415 909-387-4855
United Methodist Church of Palm Springs 1555 E. Alejo Rd., Palm Springs 760-327-5931, umcps.org
U.S. Representative for California 8th Congressional District 1222 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-5861
University Baptist Church 72700 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert 760-346-3038 Valley Community Chapel 59025 Yucca Trail, Yucca Valley 760-365-6774, vcchapel.org
U.S. Representative for California 36th Congressional District 1319 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 202-225-5330
Victory Christian Center 34500 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage 760-328-3313, victorychristian.org Wonder Valley Community Church 80526-1/2 Amboy Road, Twentynine Palms 760-367-0279 Yucca Valley United Methodist Church 57273 Onaga Trail, Yucca Valley 760-365-3671
Representatives California Assembly 42nd Assembly District State Capital, Suite 3104, Sacramento, CA 94249 916-319-2042, ad42.asmrc.org
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Bobby Duke Middle School 85358 Bagdad Ave., Coachella 760-398-0139
Cabot Yerxa Elementary 67067 Desert View Ave., Desert Hot Springs 760-251-2223, cyes.psusd.us
White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20500 202-456-1414, whitehouse.gov
Cahuilla Desert Academy 82489 Avenue 52, Coachella 760-398-0097
Amelia Earhart Elementary 45250 Dune Palms Road, Indio 760-200-3720 Amistad High School 83501 Dillon Ave., Indio 760-775-3570
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United States Senator 112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-3553
Agua Caliente Elementary 30800 San Luis Rey Dr., Cathedral City 760-416-8235, aces.psusd.us
California Senate 16th District State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814 916-651-4016
Black Rock Continuation High 59273 Sunnyslope Drive, Yucca Valley 760-369-6310
Bubbling Wells Elementary 67501 Camino Campanero, Desert Hot Springs 760-251-7230, bwes.psusd.us
Abraham Lincoln Elementary 74100 Rutledge Way, Palm Desert 760-862-4340
California Senate California’s 28th District State Capital, Room 4062, Sacramento, CA 95814 916-651-4028, district28.cssrc.us
Benjamin Franklin Elementary 77800 Calle Tampico, La Quinta 760-238-9424
United States Senator 331 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-3841
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Andrew Jackson Elementary 82850 Kenner Ave., Indio 760-775-3830
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Cahuilla Elementary 833 E Mesquite Ave., Palm Springs 760-416-8161, caes.psusd.us Cathedral City Elementary 69300 Converse Road, Cathedral City 760-770-8583 , cces.psusd.us Cathedral City High School 69250 Dinah Shore Dr., Cathedral City 760-770-0100 Cesar Chavez Elementary School 49601 Avenida De Oro, Coachella 760-398-2004
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Schools, Public Cielo Vista Charter 650 S Paseo Dorotea, Palm Springs 760-416-8250, cielovistacharter.com Coachella Valley Adult School 1099 Orchard St, Coachella 760-398-6302 Coachella Valley High School 83800 Airport Blvd., Thermal 760-399-5183, cvhs.cvusd.us Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School 43495 Palm Royale Drive, La Quinta 760-238-9710 Condor Elementary 2551 Condor Road, Twentynine Palms 760-367-0750
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Coral Mountain Academy 51375 Van Buren St., Coachella 760-398-3525 Carrillo Ranch Elemntary 43775 Madison Street, Indio 760-238-9700
Dr. Carreon Academy 47368 Monroe Street, Indio 760-863-1544
Della S. Lindley Elementary 31495 Robert Rd., Thousand Palms 760-343-7570, dles.psusd.us
Edward L. Wenzlaff Education Center 11625 West Dr., Desert Hot Springs 760-329-3330, msj.psusd.us
Desert Christian Academy 40700 Yucca Ln., Bermuda Dunes 760-345-2848
Eisenhower Community Education Center 83391 Dillon Ave., Indio 760-777-4200
Desert Hot Springs High 65850 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs 760-288-7000, dhshs.psusd.us
Friendly Hills Elementary 7252 Sunny Vista Road, Joshua Tree 760-366-3812
Desert Learning Academy 2248 E Ramon Rd., Palm Springs 760-778-0487, dla.psusd.us
Gerald R. Ford Elemntary 44210 Warner Trail, Indian Wells 760-772-4120
Desert Ridge Academy 79767 Avenue 39, Indio 760-393-5500
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STAY SAFE
critters in our desert
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iving in the 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.
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 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 area 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 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. High Desert: San Bernardino County Mosquito and Vector Control, 800-44-ABATE or sbcounty.gov. Low Desert: Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District, 760342-8287 or cvmvcd.org. 48
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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 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, Indio in recent years as cats come down off the mountain. These big cats are fairly comfortable living in close proximity to us and pose little danger to humans 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. High Desert: Big Bear Alpine Zoo, 909-5841299 or bigbearzoo.com. Low Desert: The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, 760-346-5694 or livingdesert.org
California black bears Bears may not be as normal a sight in the desert as coyotes or bobcats, but they do live in parts of the desert and wander into others. Drought, wildfires and
STAY SAFE other circumstances are making them more common in our neighborhoods. California black bears have been expanding their territory since the grizzly bear was decimated in this state. They will occasionally move through Joshua Tree National Park and some make their home in Morongo Valley and the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve. Others will wander down the foothills surrounding Yucca Valley. They’ve also been spotted in Palm Springs and Desert Hot Springs. To stay safe, do what you do already to prevent contact with other large predators: Keep your trash secured, clean up after cooking or eating outdoors and don’t approach a bear. You shouldn’t leave out food for bears. If they damage property or hurt pets or people, they may be captured and killed by Fish & Wildlife. Fully grown, California black bears may stand about 3.5 feet tall on all fours and weigh about 200 pounds. They can run up to 30 mph.
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 reptile, and insects. Rattlesnakes linger in tall grass, near woodpiles, around rocks, under garden shrubs and 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. High Desert: San Bernardino County Animal Care & Control, 800-472-5609 or sbcounty.gov. Low Desert: Riverside County Department of Animal Services, 760-343-3644 or rcdas.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. 2021-2022
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COMMUNITY LISTINGS
Schools, Public George Washington Charter 45768 Portola Ave., Palm Desert 760-862-4350 Herbert Hoover Elementary 44300 Monroe Street, Indio 760-775-3820
Independent Continuing Education West 59273 Sunnyslope Dr., Yucca Valley 760-228-2261 Indio Middle School 81185 Miles Avenue, Indio 760-775-3800
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James Earl Carter Elementary School 74251 Hovley Ln. E, Palm Desert 760-862-4370
Julius Corsini Elementary 68750 Hacienda Ave., Desert Hot Springs 760-251-7260 juliuscorsini.weebly.com
James Monroe Elementary 42100 Yucca Lane, Bermuda Dunes 760-772-4130
Independent Continuing Education East 5455 Luckie Ave.,Twentynine Palms 760-367-3709
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James Madison Elementry 80845 Avenue 46, Indio 760-775-3850
Harry Truman Elementary 78870 Avenue 50, La Quinta 760-777-4230
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James Workman Middle 69300 30th Ave., Cathedral City 760-770-8540, thecrag.net
La Contenta Middle School 7050 La Contenta Road, Yucca Valley 760-228-1802
John Glenn Middle School 79655 Miles Ave., Indio 760-200-3700
La Quinta Middle School 78900 Avenue 50, La Quinta 760-777-4220
John F. Kennedy Elementary 45100 Clinton, Indio 760-775-3840
La Quinta High School 79255 Blackhawk Way, La Quinta 760-772-4150
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COMMUNITY LISTINGS
Schools, Public Landau Elementary 30310 Landau Blvd., Cathedral City 760-770-8600, laes.psusd.us Landers Elementary 56450 Reche Road, Landers 760-364-2382
Mountain Vista Elementary School 49750 Hjorth St., Indio 760-848-1760
Palm Desert Charter Middle School 74200 Rutledge Drive, Palm Desert 760-862-4320
Mt. San Jacinto High School 30800 Landau Blvd., Cathedral City 760-770-8563, msj.psusd.us
Palm Desert High School 74910 Aztec Rd, Palm Desert 760-862-4300, sites.google.com/desertsands.us/pdhs
Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary 44640 Clinton St., Indio 760-863-3680
Nellie N. Coffman Middle 34603 Plumley Road, Cathedral City 760-770-8617, ncms.psusd.us
Martin Van Buren Elementary 47733 Van Buren St., Indio 760-775-3870
Oasis Elementary 73175 El Paseo, Twentynine Palms 760-367-3595
Morongo Unified School District 5715 Utah Trail, Twentynine Palms 760-367-9191, morongo.k12.ca.us
Onaga Elementary 58001 Onaga Trail, Yucca Valley 760-369-6333
Palm View Elementary School 1390 7th St., Coachella 760-398-2861
Painted Hills Middle 9250 Sonora Drive, Desert Hot Springs 760-251-1551, phms.psusd.us
Palm Vista Elementary 74350 Baseline Road, Twentynine Palms 760-367-7538
Palm Valley School 35525 Da Vall Dr., Rancho Mirage 760-328-0861
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Morongo Valley Elementary 10951 Hess Blvd., Morongo Valley 760-363-6216
Palm Springs High School 2401 E Baristo Rd., Palm Springs 760-778-0400, psusd.us/pshs
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stay safe during and after an
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What to do during an earthquake • Drop, cover and hold on. • Try to protect your head and torso. If you are sitting at a desk or table, get under it. Otherwise, drop wherever you are. • If you are in bed, stay there, curl up and hold on. Protect your head with a pillow. • If you use a wheelchair, try to get under a doorway or into an inside corner, lock the wheels and cover your head with your arms. Remove any items that are not securely attached to the wheelchair. • Stay away from outer walls, windows, fireplaces and hanging objects. • Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you are sure it is safe to exit. • If you are outside, find a clear spot away from buildings, power lines, trees and streetlights. Drop to the ground and stay there until the shaking stops. • If you are in a vehicle, pull over to a clear location and stop. Avoid bridges, overpasses and power lines if possible. Stay inside with your seatbelt fastened until the shaking stops. What to do after an earthquake • If you smell gas, get out of the building and move as far away as possible. • Before you leave any building, check to 52
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make sure that there is no debris from the building that could fall on you. • If you are in a vehicle, after the quake stops, drive carefully, avoiding bridges and ramps. • If a power line falls on your vehicle, do not get out. Wait for assistance. How to prepare for an earthquake • Practice: Reduce injury by practicing “Drop, Cover and Hold On” when the ground shakes. • Develop a plan: Develop an emergency plan that includes the name and telephone number of an out-of-area contact; a place where everyone can meet if they are separated after the earthquake; and special provisions for pets, children, seniors and people with special needs. • Get ready: Stockpile at least a three-day supply of water, food, medications and other supplies such as flashlights, batteryoperated portable radios and extra batteries. • Learn first aid: Knowing how to treat cuts, abrasions and other injuries that are not lifethreatening will enable parents and guardians to provide immediate care to their loved ones and allow emergency medical personnel to focus their attention on those with more serious and life-threatening injuries. • Secure your home: Make sure your home is
BE PREPARED bolted to the foundation and water heaters, entertainment centers, computer systems and other objects that could fall and cause injury are secured. Homeowners should also contact their insurance agents to see if earthquake insurance is feasible for them. How to make your house more safe It’s not the Earth’s shaking itself that causes the most injury and harm. Instead, it’s the things that the earthquake puts into motion: the shaking of buildings, structures, and even ordinary household items. Anything that can move, fall, break, or cause a fire can be an earthquake hazard. Here are some tips from the Federal Emergency Management Administration. • Conduct a hazard hunt. Go through your home or facility, room by room, looking for objects or situations that might cause damage or injury. Make an inventory of all items that require attention. • Walk the halls and classrooms. Stand in the center of each room and look all around you: imagine which objects or pieces of furniture might fall over or fly through the air. Bolt down and secure to the wall studs: • water heater • furnace • gas appliances • refrigerator Fasten to wall studs: • bookcases • shelves • tall cabinets • Move heavy objects to lower shelves. • Make sure hallways and exits are clear of objects that might fall and make it difficult to get out of the building. • Brace overhead light fixtures. • Install latches on cabinet doors. • Move beds and cribs away from windows, and lock their wheels if possible. • Move heavy items such as pictures and mirrors away from sleeping and sitting areas. Safety tips from SoCalGas • Know where your gas meter is located and keep a 12-inch or larger adjustable wrench with your emergency supplies, near your building exit or next to your gas meter shutoff valve. Do not store the wrench on the gas meter or other gas piping. • Be prepared to turn off your natural gas meter but only if you smell natural gas, hear the sound of natural gas escaping or see other
A deadly quake and a lifesaving response Before the Landers Earthquake of June 28, 1992, few people outside the Morongo Basin knew this area existed. Afterward, the world knew. At 7.3 magnitude, it was the fifth largest earthquake in California’s history. Beginning at 4:57 a.m., tectonic plates shifted along the faults for 24 seconds and shock waves continued to shake the ground for several more seconds afterward. The quake was preceded by a foreshock two months earlier in Joshua Tree National Monument. In the same way the Joshua Tree quake triggered the Landers quake, the 7.3 main event set off a quake in Big Bear a few hours later. The quake caused one death when a stone chimney collapsed on a 3½-year-old boy who was here with his parents from Massachusetts for a Yucca Valley High School class reunion.
signs of a leak and only if it is safe to do so. • If you turn off gas to the meter, leave it off. Do not turn it back on yourself. Interior gas piping and appliances must be inspected for possible damage before service can be safely restored. • Call SoCalGas to turn the gas back on, relight the pilots and service your appliances. Certain repairs may have to be performed by your plumber or heating contractor. However, only SoCalGas field employees are allowed to turn on the gas to the meter. • Do not ignite a flame or use any electrical appliances, light switches or other devices that can cause a spark until you are sure there are no gas leaks. • Check safety devices, such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, to ensure that they are functioning properly. • For more natural gas safety information, visit socalgas.com/stay-safe/emergencyinformation/emergency-preparedness. 2021-2022
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COMMUNITY LISTINGS Two Bunch Palms Elementary 14250 West Dr., Desert Hot Springs 760-251-7220, tbpes.psusd.us
Schools, Public Peter Pendleton Elementary School 84750 Cll Rojo, Coachella 760-398-0178
Valle Del Sol Elementary School 51433 Education Way, Coachella 760-398-1025
Rancho Mirage Elementary 42985 Indian Trl., Rancho Mirage 760-836-3680, rmes.psusd.us
Valley View Elementary School 85270 Valley Rd., Coachella 760-398-4651
Rancho Mirage High School 31001 Rattler Rd., Rancho Mirage 760-202-6455 ranchomiragehighschool.org
Vista Del Monte Elementary 2744 N Via Miraleste, Palm Springs 760-416-8176, vdmes.psusd.us
Raymond Cree Middle 1011 E Vista Chino, Palm Springs 760-416-8283, rcms.psusd.us
Yucca Mesa Elementary 3380 Avalon Ave., Yucca Valley 760-228-1777
Richard Oliphant Elementary 41633 Gore Street, Indio 760-834-3231
Yucca Valley Elementary 7601 Hopi Trail, Yucca Valley 760-365-3381
Rio Vista Elementary 67700 Verona Rd., Cathedral City 760-416-0032, rves.psusd.us
Twentynine Palms Junior High 5798 Utah Trail, Twentynine Palms 760-367-9507
Ronald Regan Elementary 39800 Liberty Drive, Palm Desert 760-772-0456
Twentynine Palms High 72750 Wildcat Way, Twentynine Palms 760-367-9591
Shadow Hills High School 39225 Jefferson St., Indio 760-393-5400
Yucca Valley High 7600 Sage Ave., Yucca Valley 760-365-3391
Summit High School 43330 Palm Royale Dr., La Quinta 760-238-9760
Xavier College Preparatory High School 34200 Cook St., Palm Desert 760-601-3900, xavierprep.org
Sunny Sands Elementary 69310 McCallum Way, Cathedral City 760-770-8635, sses.psusd.us
Senior Services
Thomas Jefferson Middle School 83089 Highway 111, Indio 760-863-3660 Theodore Roosevelt Elementary 83200 Dr Carreon Blvd., Indio 760-775-3860 Twentynine Palms Elementary 74350 Playa Vista Drive, Twentynine Palms 760-367-3545
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Indio Senior Center 45700 Aladdin Street, Indio 760-391-4170, indio.org The Joslyn Center 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert 760-340-3220, joslyncenter.org Mizell Senior Center 480 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 760-323-5689, mizell.org Morongo Basin Senior Support 760-365-9661 MB Regional Council on Aging & Senior Club 760-228-3280 Morongo Social Club 760-363-6090 Reach Out Morongo Basin 57088 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley 760-369-8671, reachoutmb.org Reach Out Morongo Basin 6539 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms 760-361-1410, reachoutmb.org Senior Information and Assistance 760-228-5219, hss.sbcounty.gov Senior Nutrition — 29 Palms 760-367-3891 Senior Nutrition — Joshua Tree 760-366-2471 Senior Nutrition Yucca Valley 760-228-5453 Wellness Center 78450 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta 760-564-0096, laquintaca.gov
Cathedral City Senior Center 37171 W. Buddy Rogers Ave., Cathedral City 760-321-1548, cathedralcenter.org
Support Groups and Services
Coachella Senior Center 1540 7th Street, Coachella 760-398-0104, coachella.org
American Cancer Society 73161 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert 760-568-2691, cancer.org
Desert Hot Springs Senior Center 11777 W. Dr., Desert Hot Springs 760-329-0222 cityofdhs.org/Senior_Center
Basin Wide Foundation 56711 Twentynine Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley 760-365-7219
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COMMUNITY LISTINGS Hearts of Yucca Valley 760-365-6638
Support Groups and Services Braille Institute 70251 Ramon Rd., Rancho Mirage 760-321-1111, brailleinstitute.org
Hi-Desert Medical Center Auxiliary 6534 Park Blvd., Joshua Tree 760-366-0150
California Desert Association of Realtors 44475 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert 760-346-5637, cdaronline.org
Hi-Desert Medical Center Foundation 6601 White Feather Rd, Joshua Tree 760-366-6321
Copper Mountain College Foundation 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree 760-366-5296
Hi-Desert Right to Life Pregnancy Center 56669 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley 760-369-8512
Desert Regional Tourism Agency 760-365-7219
Joshua Tree National Park Association 760-367-5525
Joshua Tree Gateway Communities Association of Realtors 55896 Santa Fe Trail, Yucca Valley 760-365-1145
Joshua Tree Search & Rescue 760-66-9630 The LGBT Community Center of the Desert 1301 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-416-7790, thecenterps.org
Morongo Basin Citizens Patrol 760-366-4175
Morongo Basin Coalition for Adult Literacy 73839 Gorgonio Dr # 686, Twentynine Palms 760-367-1146 or 760-367-5856
Disabled American Veterans 4351 University Ave., Riverside, 951-369-8626, dav.org Disabled American Veterans 2501 Pacific St., San Bernardino 909-571-5995, dav.org Dreams for Kids (for foster families) 760-365-7219
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29 Palms Pistol and Rifle Club P.O. Box 301 Twentynine Palms 760-367-4402
Overeaters Anonymous 6336 Halle Road , Joshua Tree 505-891-2664, oawmass.org
FSA Center for Family and Community Services 760-820-1430
Parkinson’s Resource Organization 74090 El Paseo, Palm Desert 760-773-5628 parkinsonsresource.org
Morongo Basin Search & Rescue 760-366-4175
Overeaters Anonymous 73218 Highland Springs Dr, Palm Desert 760-773-9173, oawmass.org
Food Stamps 1283 6th Street, Coachella 877-410-8827 dpss.co.riverside.ca.us
Palm Springs Citizens Patrol 760-862-9848, palmspringsca.gov
Shooting Ranges
Morongo Valley Firefighters Auxiliary 11207 Ocotillo St, Morongo Valley 760-832-0112
Food Stamps 56357 Pima Trail, Yucca Valley 760-228-5372
Palm Desert Citizens Patrol 760-862-9848, cityofpalmdesert.org
Morongo Basin Innkeepers Association 760-361-8566
Morongo Basin Unity Home 7237 Joshua Ln, Yucca Valley 760-366-9663
Guide Dogs of the Desert 60740 Dillon Rd., Whitewater 760-329-6257 guidedogsofthedesert.org
Parenting Class: Unity Home Outreach 7237 Joshua Ln, Yucca Valley 760-366-9663
2021-2022
Hi-Desert Rod & Gun Club 8046 Yucca Park Road, Morongo Valley 760-365-1355 Palm Springs Gun Club 72120 Northshore Street, Thousand Palms 760-347-0207 palmspringsgunclub.org Second Amendment Sports 38698 El Viento Road, Palm Desert 760-200-4867 2ndamendmentsports.com
COMMUNITY LISTINGS
Sports & Recreation Coachella Valley Boxing Club 51301 Douma St, Coachella 760-398-5514 coachellavalleyboxingclub.org The First Tee of the Coachella Valley 74945 Sheryl Ave, Palm Desert 760-779-1877 firstteecoachellavalley.org Hi-Desert Aquatics 951-316-4984 Indio AYSO 83890 Ozark Dr, Indio 760-701-2850, ayso813.org Inland Empire Special Olympics 951-703-6502 sosc.org/inlandempire La Quinta AYSO 79120 Blackhawk Way, La Quinta 760-345-2976, ayso443.org/region443
Miracle League of the Desert 760-365-7219
Palm Desert Youth Soccer League 74735 Hovley Ln., Palm Desert palmdesertsoccer.com
Morongo Basin Tennis Assoc. 56045 Mountain View Trail, Yucca Valley 760-363-7137
Palm Springs AYSO 760-645-8020, ayso.org
Morongo Basin Youth Soccer Assoc. 6907 Palm Ave, Yucca Valley 760-366-1304
Palm Springs Youth League 3965 E. Mesquite Ave., Palm Springs palmspringsyouthleague.com
Palm Desert Swim Club 73751 Magnesia Falls Dr., Palm Desert 760-401-0824, teamunify.com
Rock Steady Boxing Desert Cities 77804 Wildcat Dr, Palm Desert 760-831-1909 desertcities.rsbaffiliate.com
Palm Desert Tennis Camps 77333 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert 612-730-8280
Star Twirlers Square Dance Club 760-365-3518 Touchdown Club 760-367-9591
Palm Desert Youth Baseball League 73751 Magnesia Falls Dr, Palm Desert 760-568-0700, pdysa.org/pdysa
2021-2022
Tri-Valley Little League 56625 Little League Dr, Yucca Valley 760-401-9595
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Sports & Recreation Twentynine Palms Little League 760-333-5824 Twentynine Palms Rifle & Pistol Club 7500 Pinto Mountain Rd, Twentynine Palms 760-367-4402 Twentynine Palms Sand Shufflers 760-367-3917 Twentynine Palms Swim Team 760-367-5258
Yucca Valley Sports Council 760-369-7211
Addiction Therapeutic Services 69730 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-565-0389 addictiontherapeuticservices.com
Hi-Desert Cultural Center 61231 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree 760-366-3777 hidesertculturalcenter.com
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation 39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage 877-502-3218 hazeldenbettyford.org
Indian Wells Theater 37500 Cook St., Palm Desert 760-341-6909, csusb.edu
Riverside County Substance Abuse Program E Menlo Ave, Hemet 909-317-0399 countyofriverside.us
Alcoholics Anonymous 35325 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City 760-324-4880, aainthedesert.org
Theaters
Al-Anon 73441 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert 760-341-6202 alanoninthedesert.com
Annenberg Theater 101 N Museum Drive, Palm Springs 760-325-4490, psmuseum.org Desert Ensemble Theatre Company 314 S. Cahuilla Rd., Palm Springs 760-565-2476, detctheatre.org
Alanon: Alano Club of Yucca Valley 57637 Yucca Trail, Yucca Valley 760-365-7687 Axis Residential Treatment 75450 Fairway Drive, Indian Wells axisresidentialtreatment.com Banyan Treatment Centers 67580 Jones Road, Cathedral City 760-642-1112 banyantreatmentcenter.com
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Desert View Recovery 70115 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 888-541-0157 desertviewrecovery.com
Phoenix Rising Recovery Center: Alcohol Detox and Drug Rehab 35450 Pegasus Ct, Palm Desert 760-919-4741 phoenixrisingrecovery.com
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Groves Cabin Theatre 8758 Desert Willow Trail, Morongo Valley 760-365-4523 grovescabintheatre.org
Michael’s House Transitional Living 430 S Cahuilla Road, Palm Springs 855-652-1131 michaelshouse.com
Yucca Valley BMX 6989 Sage Ave, Yucca Valley
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Desert Comprehensive Treatment Center 1330 N. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-601-5062, palmspringsctc.com
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Marvyn’s Magic Theater 46630 Washington St., La Quinta 833-627-8967 marvynsmagictheater.com McCallum Theatre 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert 760-340-2787 mccallumtheatre.com Palm Canyon Theater 538 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-323-5123, palmcanyontheatre.org Theatre 29 73673 Sullivan Rd., Twentynine Palms 760-361-4151, theatre29.com The Desert Rose Playhouse 69620 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-202-3000 desertroseplayhouse.org
Transportation Ace Transportation, Inc. 800-233-6393, acerides.com
Desert Theatreworks 45175 Fargo St, Indio 760-980-1455, dtworks.org
AM/PM Shuttle Service 5000 Calle San Raphael, Palm Springs 760-409-8826, ampm-shuttle-service.business.site
Dezart Performs 314 S. Cahuilla Rd., Palm Springs 760-322-0179, dezartperforms.org
American Taxi Cab Co. Twentynine Palms 760-368-1000
Coachella Valley Repertory 68510 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City 760-296-2966, cvrep.org
Coachella Valley Taxi 576 Williams Rd, Palm Springs 760-992-5337 coachellavalleytaxi.com
2021-2022
COMMUNITY LISTINGS
Transportation
Veterans
Lucky 777 Cab 760-660-9115, lucky777cab.com
Riverside County Veterans Services 44199 Monroe St, Indio 760-863-8266 veteranservices.co.riverside.ca.us
Morongo Basin Transit Authority 62405 Verbena Rd., Joshua Tree 760-366-2395, mbtabus.com Paradise of the Desert Transportation Services 760-700-5155 paradiseofthedesert.com Soprano Limousine Service 760-321-4001, sopranolimo.com SunlineTransit Agency 32505 Harry Oliver Tr., Thousand Palms 760-343-3456, sunline.org
Visitor Centers
San Bernardino County Veterans Affairs 222 W Hospitality Ln, San Bernardino 909-382-3290, hs.sbcounty.gov
29 Palms Visitors Center 73484 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Twentynine Palms 760-358-6324, visit29.org
Veterans Affairs 73629 Sun Valley Dr., Twentynine Palms 760-361-3896 Veterans Affairs 56357 Pima Tr., Yucca Valley 760-228-5234
Agua Caliente Tahquitz Visitor Center 500 W Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs 760-416-7044 tahquitzcanyon.com/canyon
Veterans Affairs Combat Center Village Center Bldg. 1551 Main office: 175 W. 5th St., Second Floor, San Bernardino 909-387-5516, hss.sbcounty.gov/va
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center 200 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs 760-767-4205, parks.ca.gov
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Yellow Cab of the Desert, Inc. 75150 St Charles Pl., Palm Desert 760-340-8294 yellowcabofthedesert.com
Veterans Benefits & Consulting 777 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs 760-507-4906, veteransbenefitsandconsulting.com
2021-2022
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Visitor Centers
Youth Services
Black Rock Nature Center 9800 Black Rock Canyon Rd, Yucca Valley 760-367-3001, nps.gov/jotr/index.htm
Armed Services YMCA Building 192, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center 760-830-7481 twentyninepalmsasymca.org
California Welcome Center 56711 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley 760-365-5464 visitcwc.com/YuccaValley
Big Brothers Big Sisters 42600 Cook St # 110, Palm Desert 760-568-3977, bbbsdesert.org Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City 32141 Whispering Palms Trl, Cathedral City 760-324-5844, bgcccity.org
Cottonwood Visitor Center Pinto Basin Road, Twentynine Palms 760-367-5500, nps.gov/jotr/index.htm Indio Visitors Bureau 82921 Indio Blvd, Indio 760-347-0676, discoverindio.com
Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Desert 56525 Little League Drive, Yucca Valley 760-365-5437, yvkids.org
Joshua Tree Visitor Center 6554 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree 760-366-1855 nps.gov/jotr/index.htm
Boys & Girls Club - Indio 83100 Date Ave, Indio 760-347-5712, bgcofcv.org
Oasis Visitor Center 74485 National Park Dr, Twentynine Palms 760-367-5500 nps.gov/jotr/index.htm
Boys & Girls Club - La Quinta 49995 Moon River Dr, La Quinta 760-564-5555, bgcofcv.org Boys & Girls Club - Palm Springs 450 S Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 760-327-1304, bgcps.org
Palm Desert Visitor Center 73510 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert 760-568-1441 discoverpalmdesert.com
Coyote Run Head Start 3701 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 760-416-8160, headstartprogram.us Desert Hot Springs Recreation 1-750 Cholla Dr, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-8800, bgcofcv.org
Palm Springs Visitors Center 2901 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs 760-778-8418 visitpalmsprings.com
Explorer Scouts 29 Palms Fire 760-367-7524
Salton Sea Visitor Center 100-255 State Park Rd, Mecca 760-393-3810, parks.ca.gov
Explorer Scouts - Joshua Tree 760-366-4175 Family YMCA of the Desert 43930 San Pablo Ave, Palm Desert 760-341-9622, ymcaofthedesert.org
Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert 760-862-9984, blm.gov Visit Valley Center 29115 Valley Center Rd, Valley Center 760-749-2789 visitvalleycenter.com
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Head Start Twentynine Palms 71409 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Twentynine Palms 760-367-5150 Head Start - Yucca Valley 56389 Pima Trail, Yucca Valley 760-369-7424 Hi-Desert Arts Academy 61231 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree 760-366-3777 Mary Bremer Patrick Teen Center 440 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 760-322-7393, bgcps.org One Stop TAY Center 58471 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley 760-853-4888 Pacific Clinics Child & Family Services 58945 Bus Center Dr., Yucca Valley 760-228-9657 Palm Desert Youth Baseball League 73751 Magnesia Falls Dr, Palm Desert 760-568-0700, pdysa.org/pdysa Pathfinder’s Children’s Center 459 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 760-327-1304, bgcps.org Safe House of the Desert 72710 E. Lynn Street, Thousand Palms 760-343-3211 safehouseofthedesert.com
Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio 909-307-6555
YMCA 44700 Arabia St, Indio 760-347-6698 ymcaofthedesert.org
Girl Scouts Of San Gorgonio Low Desert Area 75180 Mediterranean Ave, Palm Desert 760-779-5152, gssgc.org
Youth For Jesus Ministries 16700 Johnson Rd, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-7423
2021-2022
TRAILS OF THE DESERT
Let’s Hike
Places to stretch your legs in the high and low desert
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rom austere canyons to lush oases, the desert is home to diverse hiking trails. When you’re headed out for a hike, put safety first. Bring plenty of water (at least one gallon per person per day, but you’ll need more if it’s hot), salty snacks, good hiking shoes, a hat, light and loose-fitting clothes and sunscreen. Plan your hikes for the early morning or evening when it’s cooler. Let someone know where you’re going and when you’ll be back and tell them to contact authorities if they don’t hear from you.
AMBOY
Amboy Crater This 4.1 round trip hike to an ancient volcano crater through lava field is a moderate hike off of Route 66 near the Mojave National Preserve. If you make it up the steep incline you will see where lava poured out over 24 square miles. Check out the dried lava landscape on Crater Road in Amboy.
CATHEDRAL CITY
Cathedral Canyon Trail An approximate 1,000-foot elevation gain and a few steep inclines gives the trail a moderate rating with little shade. The 3.8-mile trail is used by mountain bikers and hikers. Park along the paved street near the end of Foothill Road.
DESERT HOT SPRINGS
Mission Creek Stonehouse A historic structure tucked away in the lush wetlands of the Mission Creek Preserve. The stonehouse is a remnant of the area’s ranch days and features informational exhibits, as well as restrooms and picnic tables. Hikers with their four-legged friends enjoy the easy 3.2mile round-rip hike, which follows a stream and passes by an enormous Freemont cottonwood tree. 50550 Mission Creek Road.
JOSHUA TREE
Joshua Tree National Park A sweeping array of nature and fitness treks greets guests across the 1,250 square mile breadth
of space, which makes Joshua Tree among the most popular hiking, camping and rock climbing attractions to locals and visitors. For leisurely hikes, check out the 3-mile 49 Palms Oasis hike or the 4-mile Lost Horse Mine and mountain hike. 6554 Park Blvd.
LA QUINTA
Bear Creek Canyon Trail After cruising through a flat, sandy wash for the first 30 minutes, the gain hits all at once around the two-mile mark. But the steep trek through the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountain National Monument is well worth it, and is a prime spot for a picnic. Access trail near the intersection of Calle Tecate and Avenida Madero. Boo Hoff Loop The first half of the 12.1-mile loop leads to views that stretch from the Salton Sea to the San Jacinto Mountains. The 2,574foot gain in elevation challenges experienced hikers, with hardly any shade, poorly marked paths and rocky terrain hikers are advised to exercise extreme caution. Corner of Avenida Bermudas and Calle Tecate, La Quinta. Cove to Lake The first part of the 6.4-mile path is relatively flat, cutting through wideopen sandy terrain at the base of the Southern Santa Rosa Mountains before transitioning to more ups and downs. The path veers away from private property and heads towards Lake Cahuilla. Access the trailhead on Calle Tecate.
MORONGO VALLEY
Canyon Trail This 8.34-mile round trip hike descends gradually from the higher, cooler Mojave Desert down the canyon to the warmer Colorado Desert climate. This trail is a favorite of many local hikers and horseback riders. Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, 11055 East Drive. Desert Willow Trail This moderate .75 mile dirt trail wanderd through open fields of fall-blooming alkali golden-bush, along the edge of hone mesquite thicket, then drops into a desert wash habitat with desert willow, evergreen yerba santa and wild tarragon. Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, 11055 East Drive, Morongo Valley. 2021-2022
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Photo courtesy of Joshua Tree National Park
PALM DESERT
Art Smith Trail After one mile of the round-trip 10-mile trek, the sights and sounds of the city of seem to disappear. By mile three, a cluster of palm trees pop up out of nowhere and the trail is surrounded by otherworldly rock formations. Trailhead can be found across from the Santa Rosa San Jacinto National Monument Visitors Center on Highway 74.
Museum Trail Only a 1.7-mile hike, is a hard uphill hiking test with steep incline and rocky ground. With breathtaking views of the city of Palm Springs unfolding just 10 minutes into the hike, the path levels off at a nice resting point with picnic tables. Trail begins at the back corner of the Palm Springs Art Museum parking lot. Do not park in the museum parking lot.
Bump and Grind Loop A moderate 3 -mile hike scaling the Northern Santa Rosa Mountains, this is one of the most popular outings for hikers, runners and cyclists. The steep trail climbs 960 feet and intersects other routes along the way. Trailhead is behind the Desert Crossings shopping center.
North Lykken Trail The 2.8 mile moderate hike snakes approximately 1,000 feet up the canyon, where rocky outcrops, boulders and seasonal wildflowers paint a beautiful backdrop. Before returning via the dame route, stop and soak in the views! Trail head is located at the end of Ramon Road in Palm Springs. Park in the unpaved lot.
The Cross This local landmark is beloved by hikers, bikers and their leashed pups who make the 2.2-mile trek through the lower reaches of the Santa Rosa Mountains. The 689-foot climb feaures a giant lit-up cross with stunning vistas of the valley floor. Parking is available in the unpaved lot off Thrush Road.
Tahquitz Canyon Home to a spectacular seasonal 60-foot waterfall, rock art, ancient irrigation systems, native wildlife and plants. 38520 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. indian-canyons.com
PALM SPRINGS
Andreas Canyon A scenic foot trail leads through the canyon, passing groves of stately skirted palms, unusual rock formations and the perennial Andreas Creek. This tranquil setting is excellent for photography, bird-watching or a picnic at one of the tables along the trail. 38520 S. Palm Canyon Dr. indian-canyons.com 62
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THOUSAND PALMS
Coachella Valley Preserve The 17,000 acre site is home to 25 miles of hiking trails and several palm oasis that stay full of water thanks to water seeping out of the San Andreas Fault. The McCallum Pond at the Thousand Palms Oasis is a fairly easy mile hike. 29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Road, Thousand Palms.
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