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1. DSRT Surf sets September 26 opening date (kesq.com) — Palm Desert residents are about to get a brand-new recreation option as DSRT Surf officially opens to the public on Saturday, September 26, with hourly surf sessions and a learn-to-surf program. The massive Wavegarden Cove lagoon will start with a soft opening, discounted rates for Coachella Valley residents, and extended daily hours as more amenities roll out.
2. This Palm Desert favorite has one of the best sandwiches in the nation (desertsun.com) — A longtime Palm Desert sandwich shop, The Lunch Spot on Joni Drive, just earned a coveted spot on USA Today's list of the best sandwiches in America for its stacked "CEO" turkey sandwich. Locals can still drop by to try the award-winning creation or explore the rest of its paninis and specialty sandwiches that helped put this neighborhood favorite on the national map.
3. Pickleball tip of the week: Fixing 'tall-player' syndrome (desertsun.com) — Palm Desert pickleball players are invited to an outdoor round robin at Paradise Pickleball Club on October 18, open to all skill levels with email registration. The column also shares that Demuth Park's 22 upgraded courts are nearly finished, plus offers practical footwork and positioning tips tailored for taller players looking to improve their game.
4. Beloved Palm Desert Chinese restaurant appears closed after 31 years (desertsun.com) — A beloved Palm Desert fixture, City Wok at The Shops at Palm Desert, appears to have quietly closed after more than 31 years serving local diners. With phones disconnected, online ordering down, and patrons finding the space dark and seemingly packed up, the future of the Palm Desert location is uncertain, though the Studio City restaurant remains open.
5. 'Talk' Lyrics: 'Camp Rock 3' Star Hudson Stone Drops New Single Ahead of 'Worlds Collide Tour' – Listen Now! (justjared.com) — Hudson Stone's new single "Talk" drops just as he's set to perform it live for the first time at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert on September 25. Local fans can expect a special guitar solo and surprise reveal during the Worlds Collide Tour opening night.
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