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🌱 What’s planned for Viva Indio’s big Hispanic heritage celebration?
Make time for Killers Of Kill Tony on the Indio Patch calendar
Hi Indio! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What's planned for Viva Indio's big Hispanic heritage celebration?
- Thinking of a food truck? Learn key steps in one free session
- Who's favored in this week's Indio versus Perris showdown?
Also on today's calendar: Retro 5K (Stroller/Dog/Beginner Friendly Fun Run!) | Temecula. CA and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Hazy sunshine, with a high of 99 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 97, low: 75.
- Saturday: A p.m. t-shower possible, with a high of 96 and low of 81 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Viva Indio Returns Sept. 12 to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage and Culture (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Families in Indio can mark their calendars for Viva Indio, a free Hispanic heritage celebration returning downtown on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 5 to 9 p.m. Expect live performances from Luna Roja, Latin Soul, folklórico dancers, mariachis, and plenty of local food vendors, all aimed at showcasing the culture and community spirit that define Indio. 
• Indio Offers Free Workshop for Aspiring Restaurant and Food Truck Owners (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Aspiring restaurant and food truck owners in Indio can attend a free Restaurant Startup Workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Indio Business Connect Center on Town Street. The session runs from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and will walk participants through permits, costs, financing, and choosing a location, with registration available via the Resources tab on NBCPalmSprings.com.
• Who we're taking with our Week 3 high school football picks (desertsun.com) — High school football fans in Indio can see how local writers are picking this week's matchup between Indio and Perris, which both are calling a toss-up. The column breaks down predictions for Coachella Valley teams across Thursday and Friday games, including a spotlight on whether Coachella Valley can finally top Palm Springs.
📸 Around Indio
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Indio
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★ Featured events ★
- Killers Of Kill Tony →
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy, Indio
8:00 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Senior Sunrise
Amistad High (Continuation) Indio, CA 92201
6:00 am - The Flex Group - Tournament (Gym)
Amistad High (Continuation) Indio, CA 92201
8:00 am - Math I training
Amistad High (Continuation) Indio, CA 92201
8:30 am - Volleyball @ Summit scrimage
Amistad High (Continuation) Indio, CA 92201
8:15 am - Fontes, Bolanos at CSUSB PD Counselor summit
Amistad High (Continuation) Indio, CA 92201
8:00 am - Retro 5K (Stroller/Dog/Beginner Friendly Fun Run!) | Temecula. CA →
Relentless Brewing Company, 42030 Avenida Alvarado, Temecula
8:00 am - Shawshank Redemption →
DESERT THEATREWORKS, 45175 Fargo St, Indio
7:30 pm - Little River Band →
Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Pl, Coachella
8:00 pm
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Tuesday September 8
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Chess Club In-Person
La Quinta Branch Library La Quinta Library, La Quinta
4:00 pm - Fall Picture Day
Ronald Reagan Elementary Palm Desert, CA 92211
8:00 am - Taylor Dayne
Palm Desert Community Events Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella, CA, 92236, United States
8:00 pm - The Temptations and the Four Tops
Palm Desert Community Events Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270, United States
8:00 pm
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Amazing Painting Contractor!!
We can highly recommend Traci and her team at Gold Star Painting! We just had the interior of our home painted as well as a partial painting on the… (Nextdoor Sun City Shadow Hills) - Haven't done this since college, but let's give it another go, 'cause I will admit, helping others and assisting them in times of struggle always brings a smile of good hope.
Right now I believe we're in times of struggle again, so Im dusting off the old logo, refining it a bit and helping in any way I can. If you're… (Nextdoor Desert View)
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🗞 Nearby News
Coachella
- Hurricane won't hit California, but Coachella Valley may see rain (desertsun.com)
- CVMC Board OKs $1.25 Million for Shade Structures (ukenreport.com)
- Dua Lipa, Tame Impala, Fred Again.. reportedly in talks for Coachella 2027 – with BTS, SZA, Oasis and Radiohead being chased (nme.com)
La Quinta
- Minor 2.9-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern Californias Riverside County, No Damage Reported (daily49er.com)
Palm Desert
- Crash On 10 Freeway In RivCo Leaves 2 Injured, Triggers Traffic Jam (patch.com)
Ok Indio! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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