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Good morning to you Palm Springs! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • New 22-court pickleball complex set to transform Demuth Park
  • What the new masquerade-style Steve Chase gala means for Palm Springs
  • How to enter Palm Springs Aerial Tramway's quirky snow guessing contest

Also on today's calendar: Resting the Anxious Mind and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 105 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Not as hot with some sun, temps: high: 93, low: 68.
  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Rachel, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Demuth Park Pickleball Complex Grand Opening Celebration To Be Held Oct. 21 (patch.com) — Palm Springs residents are invited to a free grand opening celebration for the new Demuth Park Pickleball Complex on Oct. 21, featuring a ribbon-cutting, music, giveaways, and open play. The 22-court facility, funded in part by Measure J, will significantly expand local recreation options with extended daily hours and modern amenities. City leaders say it's part of broader investments to enhance Demuth Park and neighborhood quality of life.
   

2. DAP Health Unmasks a New Vision for The 33rd Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards (hollywoodtimes.net) — DAP Health is reimagining its 33rd annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards as a lavish masquerade at the Palm Springs Convention Center on February 20, 2027, to raise critical health-care funds. Organizers say support from The Chase helps sustain HIV prevention, insurance navigation, and an upcoming women's health center in Palm Springs, ensuring more residents can access affordable, affirming care.
   

3. From Desert Heat to Mountain Snow: What's Your Guess? (coachellavalleyweekly.com) — Palm Springs Aerial Tramway has kicked off its annual Snow Guessing Contest, inviting locals to predict when the first measurable inch of snow will fall at Mountain Station. Coachella Valley residents can mail in a postcard with their chosen date for a chance to win tram tickets and gifts, celebrating the quirky contrast between desert heat and nearby alpine snow.
   

4. 10 years later, Palm Springs Police honor fallen Officers Vega and Zerebny (kesq.com) — Palm Springs police marked ten years since Officers Jose "Gil" Vega and Lesley Zerebny were killed, gathering privately to honor their service and support one another. The remembrance continues Saturday, Oct. 10, with a Palm Springs POA Memorial Ride honoring them and other fallen officers, offering the community another way to pay respects and reflect on their legacy.
   

5. Palm Springs Seeks Public Input on Future Mayor Selection Process (kesq.com) — Palm Springs residents are being asked how the city's mayor should be chosen going forward, and your feedback could shape future council decisions. A new survey invites you to weigh in on keeping the rotating mayoral system among councilmembers or returning to a directly elected mayor, with the questionnaire available in both English and Spanish.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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