🌱 Why Firebirds fans say hockey nights are uniting the Coachella Valley
Thousand Palms, California Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Thousand Palms! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Firebirds fans say hockey nights are uniting the Coachella Valley
Also on today's calendar: Coachella Valley Firebirds vs. Henderson Silver Knights.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 99 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 100, low: 75.
- Monday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 102 and low of 78 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Firebirds return to the ice as fans bring energy to season opener (kesq.com) — Hockey is back in Thousand Palms as the Coachella Valley Firebirds opened their season at Acrisure Arena, drawing an energetic crowd from across the valley. Fans described games as a unifying community tradition, with families introducing kids to hockey, newcomers adopting the team, and supporters already dreaming of a Calder Cup run this year. 
📸 Around Thousand Palms
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Randy Rainbow Live →
McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert
8:00 pm
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
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Coachella Valley Firebirds vs. Henderson Silver Knights →
Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Rd, Palm Desert
7:00 pm
Friday October 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Shawshank Redemption →
Desert Theatreworks, 45175 Fargo Street, Indio
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Devil Boys from Beyond (2.0) →
Prism Theater, 391 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs
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Puppy & Dog Adoption Event →
Palm Desert CA
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Dog Adoption Event →
Palm Desert CA
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Jerry Seinfeld →
The Show, 32-250 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage
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Jerry Seinfeld Live
Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage
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Agua Caliente Terraza Concert Series
Agua Caliente Cathedral City, 68960 E Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City
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The Doo Wop Project →
McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert
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Jeffrey Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations: Beethoven and Schubert — Glorious Musical Jewels →
McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert -
Keyboard Conversations® with Pianist Jeffrey Siegel: The Glorious Musical Jewels of Beethoven and Schubert →
73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- FYI be careful everyone on here trying to find work.
I had someone texting for my caregiving services. This person only wants to text or email. But they want all your info. As soon i said I will only… (Nextdoor E Ramon Rd) - Hope to see everyone there.
If you need a costume, I have several. Message me. (Nextdoor Tri Palm Estates)
- SunLine Transit posted a job opening for Motor Coach Operator (Bus Driver) in Thousand Palms. Apply here.
- Marriott Vacations Worldwide posted a job opening for Lead Cook in Palm Desert. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Thousand Palms here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rancho Mirage
- Inside the classroom: How PSUSD's new phone policy is working (kesq.com)
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