🌱 When and where to catch peak Perseid meteors near Joshua Tree.
Joshua Tree, California Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Joshua Tree! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- When and where to catch peak Perseid meteors near Joshua Tree.
Also on today's calendar: Jessie "Jetski" Johnson LIVE in Joshua Tree and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken covered in mud cross the road two times? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 97 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Some sun; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 98, low: 77.
- Monday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 94 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• One of year's best meteor showers is about to be visible in California (visaliatimesdelta.com) — If you’re in or near Joshua Tree, this year’s Perseid meteor shower will be visible from July 17 through August 24, with peak activity expected August 12–13. The article highlights Joshua Tree National Park as one of California’s premier dark-sky spots and offers practical tips on when and how to watch for the brightest meteors and fireballs. 
📸 Around Joshua Tree
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Farmers Market – Twentynine Palms →
Institute of Mentalphysics aka Joshua Tree Retreat Center, 59700 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree
9:00 am
Sunday July 19
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Other local events
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Jessie "Jetski" Johnson LIVE in Joshua Tree →
Más o Menos, 66031 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree
8:00 pm -
Creative Cafe →
Food for Thought Café, 59700 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree
12:00 pm -
Community Resource Fair – Joshua Tree →
Joshua Tree Park & Recreation District, Sportsmans Park, Joshua Tree
11:00 am
Friday July 24
Wednesday July 29
Wednesday August 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Self Defense Class →
Yucca Valley Community Center, 57090 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley
9:00 am -
Rocky's Summer Drag Show 2026 →
Rocky's New York Style, 73737 29 Palms Hwy, Twentynine Palms
6:00 pm -
Summer Concert: The Answer →
Yucca Valley Community Center, 57090 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley
6:30 pm -
Desert Bastille →
acme62, 55870 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley
5:00 pm -
Barre Fusion Pilates →
Yucca Valley Community Center, 57090 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley
5:30 pm -
Adult Ballet →
Yucca Valley Community Center, 57090 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley
6:30 pm -
Woodcarving →
Yucca Valley Community Center, 57090 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley
9:00 am -
Wayne the Magician →
Yucca Valley Branch Library, 57271 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley
4:00 pm
Saturday July 18
Sunday July 19
Monday July 20
Tuesday July 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This dog showed up at my house at 4am this morning.
I feel horrible I didn’t catch this. Not sure if he/shes been roaming. But in the video, It looks like they were looking for water :/ If he/she… (Nextdoor Copper Mountain Mesa)
- Copper Mountain Community College posted a job opening for Astronomy Instructor, Part Time Faculty in Joshua Tree. Apply here.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Yucca Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Joshua Tree here.
🗞 Nearby News
Yucca Valley
- Yucca Valley says no to self-service water vending station (kioskmarketplace.com)
- Tri-Valley Little League softball competes in Southern California championships (kesq.com)
- [07-11-2026] Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle in Yucca Valley (arashlaw.com)
Twentynine Palms
- Twentynine Palms Airport gets infrastructure updates through federal grants (z1077fm.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It was a dirty double crosser. (Thank you Juanita J. for sending it in!)
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