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🌱 Patch AM: How Palm Desert turned El Paseo pink despite the rain

Also, don't miss Teentober on the Palm Desert Patch calendar

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Hi Palm Desert! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Palm Desert turned El Paseo pink despite the rain
  • What last night's flooding did to Palm Desert and nearby cities
  • How Yum Food Fest powered through Palm Desert's stormy weekend

Also on today's calendar: Birding Walk-About, Desert Willow and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Cool with periods of sun, temps: high: 78, low: 58.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and delightful, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Paint El Paseo Pink Brings Valley Residents Together to Support Cancer Survivors (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Palm Desert's El Paseo filled with walkers for Paint El Paseo Pink, where residents braved rainy skies to honor cancer survivors and loved ones lost while raising money for the Desert Cancer Foundation. Participants shared deeply personal stories as the community rallied together; organizers will announce how much was raised once fundraising totals are finalized.
   

• Overnight Flooding Hits Cathedral City, Palm Springs and Palm Desert (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Overnight storms left parts of Palm Desert dealing with standing water, including a flooded driving range at College of the Desert that looked more like a pond. Across the Coachella Valley, streets in Cathedral City and Palm Springs were also inundated, and residents are urged to stay cautious on the roads as conditions continue to change.
   

• Yum Food Fest Returns to The Shops at Palm Desert Despite Stormy Weather (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Palm Desert residents just wrapped up the sixth annual Yum Food Fest and Night Market at The Shops at Palm Desert, which went on despite stormy weather. Crowds enjoyed food trucks, live music, family activities and a new Hawaiian luau experience, and organizers are already planning even bigger offerings for next year's festival.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello and happy weekend!
    I have a weird situation. Caused by sentimental feelings. Here it is- I bought an older house with tons of character paralleled by expenses needed… (Nextdoor San Pablo)
  • 🐾Adopt Me- Lucy 5 mo old
    Lucy attended paint El Paseo pink and did great on a leash. She made lots of doggy friends and licked lots of people's legs. She is still available… (Nextdoor La Quinta)
  • The Marcus Corporation posted a job opening for Cook III/Prep Cook in Palm Desert. Apply here.
  • Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Palm Desert. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palm Desert here.

🗞 Nearby News

Indian Wells

  • Carlos Alcaraz Reveals Hilarious Story Behind His Moustache at Shanghai Masters: 'We're Laughing Around, We're Having Fun With It' (firstsportz.com)
  • Agua Caliente Casinos Sets October 15 Opening for Third Fuel Station in Cathedral City (sccgmanagement.com)
  • Renata Zarazua exposes violent threats from bettor amid ongoing tennis abuse concerns (tennistonic.com)

Rancho Mirage

  • Residential for sale in Rancho Mirage, California, 219138522 (pstribune.com)
  • Inside the Win: Second-half changes bring Xavier Prep 14-3 win over Palm Desert (kesq.com)

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Ok Palm Desert! 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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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