Off ice, work is progressing on Acrisure Arena, the $300 million dollar future home of the AHL’s new 32nd team, the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL affiliate of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken). The exterior of the building is still shrouded in wrap, but enough of it is exposed on the western end to see that it will be a stunning building.   

On ice, the Firebirds have announced the signing of their first two players in team history, Samuel Buček [b-EWE,sec] and Ian McKinnon. Samuel Buček is a 6-foot 3-inch, 205 pound winger who was the top scorer in ExtraLiga, Slovakia’s professional league, with 41 goals and 64 points in the regular season and another 13 goals and 11 assists in 19 playoff contests. He was named the league’s Most Valuable Player during the playoffs. Ian McKinnon is a 6-foot-2-inch, 196-pound winger who split time last season between the Providence Bruins (AHL), Maine Mariners (ECHL) and Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL). He helped Jacksonville earn a playoff berth in 2021-22, recording a point in two of the four playoff games he played in.  

The Firebirds also appointed the AHL’s first female assistant coach, Jessica Campbell. She previously served as an assistant coach for Germany at the 2022 IIHF Men’s World Championship, becoming the first woman to join the coaching staff of a national team participating in the World Championship. This past season, Campbell joined the Tri-City Storm, USHL development program actively heading the Windy City Storm Girl’s Hockey program in Chicago while also serving as an assistant coach and skills coach for the Nurnberg Ice Tigers in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). As a player, the Rocanville, Saskatchewan native represented Canada in two Under-18 World Junior Championships, serving as captain at the 2010 event, scoring the gold medal-winning goal, and earning tournament MVP. She also played five games for Canada at the 2015 IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship. Campbell also played three seasons (2014-15 – 2016-17) for the Calgary Inferno of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL), winning the Clarkson Cup in 2016. Prior to playing professionally, Campbell skated four years (2010-11 – 2013-14) at Cornell University, serving as captain in her senior season. 

Current plans are for the Firebirds to begin their season in Seattle and move to Acrisure Arena when completed in December of this year. 

For more information, please visit the Firebirds website at https://cvfirebirds.com/

CalDRE 01898254 | 01896117 | 01991628

Goldenvoice, organizer of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival, has announced that Stagecoach will take place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio from April 28^th through April 30^th, 2023. Line ups and headliners have not been announced yet. Last year’s headliners were Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood and Luke Combs. Organizers also announced that advance sale will start at 10 AM (PT) on Friday July 15^th.

Three-day general admission passes are priced at $359 plus fees. Three-day general admission passes combined with an any line shuttle pass are priced at $419 plus fees. New for the 2023 event is a Saloon pass, providing access to: standing room only areas on both sides of the Corral; the Rhinestone & Cowboy Saloons featuring specialty food and drink vendors; air-conditioned restrooms; shaded seating areas; and full bars, as well as access to general admission areas. The Saloon pass is priced at $799 plus fees. Other passes, including camping passes, are available through the event’s AXS ticketing platform.

For more information and to purchase passes, please visit the official event website at www.stagecoachfestival.com

CALDRE# 01898254 | 01896117 | 01991628

(Please click on the image above to view our short YouTube video)

Our local real estate market experts, Market Watch LLC, have just released their June 2022 Desert Housing Report. Some highlights:

COACHELLA VALLEY DETACHED HOME MEDIAN PRICE:  The median price of a detached home in the Coachella Valley in June was $700,000 (the same as last month but up 16.9% from the detached home median price of $599,000 in June 2021). Market Watch noted that we are now in what has historically been a seasonal period when home price increases slow or home prices even decline somewhat. They expect that pattern to continue this year. They also noted that the forces that have been driving home prices higher, i.e., high sales and low inventory, are starting to abate due to rising mortgage rates and higher home prices.

COACHELLA VALLEY ATTACHED HOME MEDIAN PRICE:  The median price of an attached home in the Coachella Valley in June was $490,000 (down $1,056 from last month but up 34.2% from the attached home median price of $365,000 in June 2021). Market Watch noted that seasonal factors also point to downward attached home price pressure entering the summer. They also noted that historically, it has not been uncommon to see the attached home median price decline by approximately 10% between July and October.

JUNE 12 MONTH CHANGE IN THE PRICE OF THE AVERAGE SIZE HOME IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY BY CITY:  Year-over-year increases in the median price of the average size detached home in the Coachella Valley in June ranged from 49.3% in Indian Wells (for the 3,450 sq ft average size detached home in Indian Wells) to 17.8% in Coachella (for the 1,700 sq ft average size detached home in Coachella). Year-over-year increases in the median price of the average size attached home in the Coachella Valley in June ranged from 54.1% in Bermuda Dunes (for the 1,450 sq ft average size attached home in Bermuda Dunes) to 29.8% in Indian Wells (for the 1,950 sq ft average size attached home in Indian Wells). In addition, year-over-year increases in the median price of the average size attached home in June were above 40% in Desert Hot Springs, Indio and Rancho Mirage.

COACHELLA VALLEY JUNE MONTHLY HOME SALES – 3 MONTH TRAILING AVERAGE:  Total Coachella Valley monthly home sales averaged 923 homes in June (23% less than the average monthly home sales of 1,198 homes in June 2021 and 5.8% less than average monthly home sales of 980 homes in June 2019 before the pandemic). Market Watch noted that our market is now entering what has historically been a weak summer home sales seasonal period and monthly home sales could drop to average levels of between 650 and 700 home sales per month by late fall.

COACHELLA VALLEY JUNE MONTHLY HOME SALES – 12 MONTH TRAILING AVERAGE:  The 12-month monthly average of total home sales (which removes the seasonality from this metric) in the Coachella Valley in June was 893 homes per month (21% less than the average monthly total homes sales of 1,131 homes in June 2021 but still roughly 12% above the pre-pandemic average of about 800 home sales per month in June). Market Watch expects the long term 12-month average of total home sales to continue to decline over the next six months as a result of the current decline in the shorter term 3-month average of total home sales.

COACHELLA VALLEY JUNE HOME SALES BY CITY:  Home sales declined year-over-year in every Coachella Valley city surveyed in June, with the exception of Coachella and Desert Hot Springs. The largest decline in home sales in June occurred in La Quinta (with home sales down 43.6% year-over-year) followed by Rancho Mirage (with home sales down 25.2% year-over-year), Indian Wells (with home sales down 25% year-over-year) and Palm Desert (with home sales down 23.9% year-over-year). Home sales in Desert Hot Springs increased by 14% year-over-year. Market Watch felt that this was probably due to homes in Desert Hot Springs selling at lower prices than in other Coachella Valley cities.

COACHELLA VALLEY JUNE HOME SALES BY PRICE RANGE:  Almost all of the 23% year-over-year decrease in Coachella Valley home sales in June occurred in the sales of homes priced under $500,000. Market Watch noted that there were almost no sales of condominiums or single-family residences priced under $200,000. Sales of homes in all price ranges over $600,000 (including homes priced over one million dollars) increased slightly year-over-year.

COACHELLA VALLEY JULY 1^ST TOTAL HOUSING INVENTORY:  On July 1^st, the Coachella Valley housing inventory was 1,531 homes (up 877 homes or 134% from an inventory of 654 homes on July 1^st, 2021). Market Watch noted that housing inventory in the Coachella Valley has surged over the last 3 month, at a time when inventory has historically contracted. Market Watch stated that it will be important to watch inventory levels as we approach September, which is when inventory levels historically have begun to increase. If this pattern were to continue this year, inventory could possibly be renormalized and reach 3,000 homes by late fall.

COACHELLA VALLEY JULY 1^ST MONTHS OF SALES RATIO: On July 1^st, the months of sales ratio for the Coachella Valley was 1.7 months (up 1.1 months or 183% year-over-year). Market Watch noted that while this is the highest months of sales ratio in over 19 months, it is also still below the 3 to 3.5 months of sales ratio that has historically been normal for late summer. They further noted that seasonal factors should keep the months of sales ratio from rising any higher until next winter. However, they added that these are abnormal times and that might not happen this year. Since the months of sales ratio represents the overall balance of supply and demand, it is an important metric to track. 

COACHELLA VALLEY JULY 1^ST MONTHS OF SALES RATIOS BY PRICE RANGE:  The months of sales ratio on July 1^st was significantly higher year-over-year in every price bracket. For homes priced over $500,000, the months of sales ratios for each price range measured were at or above 1.8 months, with the highest months of sales ratio at 2.6 months for homes priced over one million dollars. However, Market Watch noted that none of these months of sales ratios were close to past norms. 

COACHELLA VALLEY JULY 1^ST MONTHS OF SALES RATIOS BY CITY:  The months of sales ratios on July 1^st ranged from 0 in Thousand Palms (reflecting no current housing inventory there) to 2.8 months in Coachella. Based on these months of sales ratios, Market Watch felt that the Coachella Valley housing market still seems to favor home sellers but that appears to be rapidly shifting

COACHELLA VALLEY JUNE OVERALL DAYS IN THE MARKET:  At the end of June, the median number of days in the market throughout the Coachella Valley was 21 days (one day more than last month but six days less than at the end of June 2021). Market Watch stated that low housing inventory has kept home selling times near current low numbers, but it appears that forces are in place that will cause selling times to increase.

COACHELLA VALLEY JUNE DAYS IN THE MARKET BY CITY:  In June, Palm Springs continued to have the shortest median selling time for detached homes at 15 days, followed by Desert Hot Springs at 16 days. On the other end of the spectrum, Coachella had the longest median selling time for detached homes at 25 days. Palm Springs also had the shortest median selling time for attached homes in June at 11 days, followed by Rancho Mirage at 16 days. Cathedral City had the longest median selling time for attached homes at 31 days.

PERCENTAGE OF COACHELLA VALLEY HOMES SELLING ABOVE LIST PRICE IN JUNE:  In June, 54.2% of homes sold in the Coachella Valley sold above list price (compared to 45.9% in June 2021). Market Watch noted that in more normal times roughly 10% of homes sold in the Coachella Valley sold above list price. Market Watch expects the percentage of homes sold above list price to fall as inventory increases and homeowners have more choices.

COACHELLA VALLEY AVERAGE PRICE DISCOUNTS BY CITY IN JUNE:  In June, Coachella had the highest average selling premium for detached homes at 4.5%, followed by Palm Springs at 4.1%. The lowest average selling premium for detached homes in the Coachella Valley in June was 1.2% in Indian Wells. In June, Palm Springs had the highest average selling premium for attached homes at 5.2%, followed by Rancho Mirage at 3.9%. The lowest average selling premium for attached homes in the Coachella Valley in June was 0.8% in Indian Wells.

CalDRE# 01898254 | 01896117 | 01991628

Chloë Nannestad is back on the Reader’s Digest website with this year's list of quotes to celebrate Independence Day (“68 Patriotic 4^th of July Quotes to Celebrate Independence Day”). Hopefully, these 4th of July quotes will get you in the red, white and blue spirit for Independence Day. Here’s just a few:

“You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4th, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy, and the flies die from happiness. You may think you have overeaten, but it is patriotism.” —Erma Bombeck, American humorist and novelist

“Then join hand in hand, brave Americans all! By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall.” —John Dickinson, Founding Father

“This country will not be a good place for any of us to live in unless we make it a good place for all of us to live in.” —Theodore Roosevelt, 26th president of the United States 

“Vigor of government is essential to the security of liberty.” —Alexander Hamilton, Founding Father

 “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” —Nelson Mandela, anti-apartheid revolutionary

“We will never have true civilization until we have learned to recognize the rights of others.” —Will Rogers, Native American actor and writer

“The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.” —James Madison, 4th president of the United States

“Because equal rights, fair play, justice, are all like the air: We all have it, or none of us has it. That is the truth of it.” —Maya Angelou, American writer and civil rights activist

“Diversity of thought and culture and religion and ideas has become the strength of America.” —Gary Locke, politician and diplomat

“Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on.” —Thurgood Marshall, Supreme Court Justice and civil rights activist

“With freedom comes responsibility.” —Eleanor Roosevelt, former First Lady and human rights activist

“What is the essence of America? Finding and maintaining that perfect, delicate balance between freedom ‘to’ and freedom ‘from.’” —Marilyn vos Savant, writer

“When you get to know a lot of people, you make a great discovery…It takes all the people—black and white, Catholic, Jewish, and Protestant, recent immigrants and Mayflower descendants—to make up America.” —Judy Garland, American actress and singer

To see Chloë Nannestad’s complete list of July 4^th quotes, courtesy of Reader’s Digest, please visit their website at: https://www.rd.com/list/4th-of-july-quotes/

CalDRE# 01898254 | 01896117 | 01991628

As Coachella Valley cities are preparing their celebrations for the Fourth of July, The Desert Sun’s Laine Henry has compiled his Ultimate Guide to July 4^th Celebrations across the Coachella Valley, high desert, mountain communities and Inland Empire. Here are some highlights:

Cathedral City | July 2^nd & 3^rd – from 7PM to Midnight | Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City, 68-960 E. Pam Canyon Dr, Cathedral City

Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City will host an all-ages roller-skating party featuring DJs, games, raffles and prizes. $10 without skates, $15 with skates. For more information: 888-999-1995 | aguacalientecasinos.com

Coachella | July 1st from 7 to 9PM | Bagdouma Park, 51-723 Douma St, Coachella

The City of Coachella’s free Fourth of July celebration at Bagdouma Park will feature carnival rides, games, food vendors and fireworks. For more information: 760-398-3502 | https://www.coachella.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2883/20

Desert Hot Springs | July 2^nd starting at 6PM | Mission Springs Park, 12-510 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs

The City of Desert Hot Springs’ free 4th of July Fireworks Celebration will feature music, food and a fireworks show at 9:15 p.m. For more information: cityofdhs.org/event/fireworks-spectacular

Palm Desert | July 4^th from 7:30 to 9:30PM | Civic Center Park, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert

This is a free Independence Day Celebration with music, food, drink and fireworks viewing. For more information: cityofpalmdesert.org

Palm Springs

Palm Springs Family Pool Party | July 4th from 3 to 9 PM. | Palm Springs Swim Center, 405 S. Pavilion Way, Palm Springs

Celebrate the Fourth with a free family pool party on. For more information: palmspringsca.gov

Palm Springs Free Screening of “Rocky IV” | July 4^th at 4 PM | Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs

A free screening of "Rocky IV" followed by an ’80s Nostalgic BBQ with dancing and fireworks viewing at 6 p.m. The BBQ and fireworks viewing requires tickets, which can be purchased at bit.ly/4thofJulyPSCC

Palm Springs Free Concert With “Turn The Page, Tribute To Bob Seger” | July 4^th at 5:30PM | Sunrise park, 480 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs

Free concert featuring "Turn the Page, Tribute to Bob Seger". For more information: palmspringsca.gov

Palm Springs Power Baseball “All Stars Summer Collegiate Game” | July 4^th at 6PM  Followed By “All American Fourth of July Spectacular” at 9:15PM, Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs

The Palm Springs Power Baseball "All Stars Summer Collegiate Game" will be followed by an "All American Fourth of July Spectacular" at 9:15 p.m. Tickets are required to attend the game and view the fireworks. Tickets can be purchased online at palmspringspowerbaseball.com, or at the gates.

Palm Springs Free Concert & Laser Show | July 4^th at 9:15PM | Ruth Hardy Park, 700 Tamarisk Road, Palm Springs

A free concert and laser show at Ruth Hardy Park For more information: palmspringsca.gov

Palm Springs Food Samaritans (AAP) Independence Day Celebration & Fundraiser | July 4 at 7PM | Historic O'Donnell House, 412 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs

The event begins at 7 p.m. with traditional American fare catered by Willie Rhine and his team from Eight4Nine. The City of Palm Springs fireworks display will commence at 9:15 p.m. Tickets are $175, which includes an open bar, dinner, entertainment by Keisha D and valet parking. For information and tickets: aidsassistance.org

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway | July 4^th First Car Up - 8AM, Last Car Up 8PM, Last Car Down 9:30PM |Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs

Extended hours on July 4, with the first car up will be at 8 a.m., the last car up will be at 8 p.m. and the last car down will be at 9:30 p.m. For more information: https://pstramway.com/tram-news/ 

Rancho Mirage Independence Day Celebration| July 4^th at 7PM | Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive

Free Independence Day celebration featuring a live DJ, food and beverage specials, festive photo backdrops, giveaways and a firework display starting at 9 p.m. For more information: aguacalientecasinos.com/casino/4th-of-july-celebration

Fourth of July events In High Desert, Mountain Towns & Inland Empire

Banning Independence Day Celebration | Various Times & Locations

The City of Banning will offer free swimming at the Repplier Park Aquatic Center on July 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. At 6 p.m., the City of Banning will have Independence Day festivities at Nicolet Middle School Stadium (101 E. Nicolet St.). The free celebration will include music, food, inflatable interactives, crafts, vendors and fireworks at 9 p.m. For more information: bit.ly/Banning4thofJuly

Beaumont Fourth Of July Freedom Festival | July 4^th at 4PM | Stewart Park, 985 Maple Ave, Beaumont

The free Fourth of July Freedom Festival begins at 4 p.m. and will have food trucks, a beer garden, concerts at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9 p.m. For more information: beaumontpd.org/1019/Freedom-Festival

Idyllwild Rotary Cub Parade | July 4^th at 10AM | From 4 Corners Area along N. Circle Drive, Idyllwild

The Idyllwild Rotary Club will host a free Independence Day Parade on July 4 along N. Circle Drive, which will step off from the 4 Corners area at 10 a.m. For more information: bit.ly/Idyllwild4thofJuly

Twentynine Palms 4^th Of July Celebration | July 4^th at 5PM | Knott’s Sky Park, 6701 El Sol Ave, Twentynine Palms

The City of Twentynine Palms’ free 4^th of July Celebration includes waterslides, an inflatable obstacle course, face painting, free throw contest, cornhole tournament, Bizuri ice cream, food, music and a fireworks show at 9 p.m. For more information: visit29.org/event/4th-of-july-celebration/.

Yucca Valley July 4^th Celebration| July 4^th at 6:30PM | Brehm Park, 56-620 Little League Drive, Yucca Valley

Free concert by the Blue Breeze Band at 6:30PM, followed by fireworks at 9 p.m. There will be face painting, food vendors and giveaways. For more information: yucca-valley.org.

Lastly, in case you’re wondering if private fireworks are allowed in Riverside County, Laine’s answer is that safe fireworks, i.e., those that don’t shoot into the air like sparklers, snappers and fountains, are only allowed in Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Indio and Blythe. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department has warned that everywhere else, all fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal in Riverside County, because of the risk of serious injuries and fires.

To read Laine Henry’s original article, courtesy of The Desert Sun, please visit: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainment/2022/06/28/4th-july-events-palm-springs-area/7639465001/

CalDRE 01898254 | 01896117 | 01991628

Wishing you a very happy and safe Canada Day as Canada turns 155 years old

CalDRE 01898254 | 01896117 | 1991628

Splash House is fast becoming a go-to SoCal summer party with its eclectic electronic music lineups, idyllic poolside partying, resort amenities and stunning desert locale in Palm Springs. Attendees hop between three resort venues: Renaissance, Margaritaville, and Saguaro Hotels, each of which offers is own unique vibe. During the evening, attendees will have the opportunity to experience Splash House's open-air "After Hours" programming at the Palm Springs Air Museum, dancing  alongside historic, decommissioned planes with the San Jacinto Mountains in the background.  

Event organizers have just released the lineups for the two August events. The August 12-14 weekend event will feature Dabin, Dombresky, John Summit, Nora En Pure, Poloe & Pal DJ Set, Elohim, Franc Moody DJ Set and Pnau, among others. The August 19-21 weekend event will feature Elderbrook, Jungle DJ Set, Malaa, Noizu, Solardo, Sonny Fodera, Kyle Watsdon, Neil Francis DJ Set and Phantoms DJ Set, among others. Don’t’ recognize any of these names?  Then this probably isn’t the event for you. Just saying. 

For more information, please visit the official event site at Splashhouse.com 

CalDRE 01898254 | 01896117 | 01991628

OPEN HOUSES & NEW PRICE: Stylishly Upgraded Home In The Gated Palmira Community In Central Palm Desert | WHERE: 32 Via Amormio, Palm Desert | WHEN: Saturday July 2^nd & Sunday July 3^rd - Both days from 11am to 2pm

You’re invited to our open houses this coming long weekend. This fine home provides indoor/outdoor living at its very best! Sitting on a large corner lot inside the gated Palmira community in central Palm Desert, this contemporary Villa-style residence has all the amenities for the relaxed Desert Lifestyle that our area is famous for. Behind the front entrance gate, enjoy a compound centered around the Front Courtyard, with its Pebble Tec-finish pool, waterfall, covered entertainment area cabana, separate detached and attached casitas each with their own bath, and south views of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Within the main house, you'll find high ceilings, crown molding in the living and dining rooms, powder room and entry, built-in speakers in the main living areas and both front and rear patios, custom cabinetry, wet bar in Living Room, slab granite counters in the Kitchen, built-in cabinetry in the 5th bedroom (currently used as a den/office). Many upgrades. Furnishings may be available outside of Escrow. Located in the center of the Coachella Valley, just minutes to shopping, dining, golf, McCallum Theater, Palm Desert Civic Center Park, College of the Desert, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Palm Desert Charter Middle School, Palm Desert High School and much, much more.

MLS# 219079484 | Now listed at $995,000 | Details, photos, floor plan & virtual & video tour at: http://www.32viaamormio.com

CalDRE# 01898254 | 01896117 | 01991628

(Please click on the image above to view our short YouTube video)

Looking for some ways to beat the heat in July? Here are some suggestions, courtesy of our colleagues Catherine, Dawn and Valori at First American Title:

Coachella Independence Day Celebration | July 1 from 6-9pm | Bagdouma Park, Coachella

The City of Coachella hosts carnival rides, games, food vendors, fireworks to celebrate Independence Day. For more information: 760-398-3502 | https://www.coachella.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2883/20

 Palm Springs All American 4th of July Weekend | July 1-4

•        Family-Friendly Dive in Movie “Jungle Cruise” | July 1 at 7:30pm| Palm Springs Swim Center
•        Drone Show and Concert, featuring “Petty and the Heartshakers” | July 2 at 6:30pm | Downtown Park
•        Family-Friendly Movie “The Goonies” | July 3 at 7:30pm | Ruth Hardy Park
•        Family-Friendly Pool Party | July 4 from 3pm until after the fireworks | Palm Springs Swim Center

Featuring water games, inflatable slide, music, and great food.

•        Concert in the Park featuring “Turn the Page, Tribute to Bob Seger" | July 4 at 5:30pm | Sunrise Park.
•     Palm Springs Power Baseball "All Stars Summer Collegiate Game" July 4 at 6pm | Palm Springs Stadium Followed by the All American Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular | July 4 at 9:15pm | Palm Springs Stadium

All Stars Summer Collegiate Game. The ability to watch and meet the players from such a close-up vantage point is unique and cannot be experienced anywhere else. For more information: 760-778-4487 | www.palmspringspowerbaseball.com

For more information on all these events: 760-770-9000 | www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com

Desert Hot Springs Fireworks Spectacular | July 2 from 6-10pm | Mission Springs Park, Desert Hot Springs

Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and head to the park for a fireworks celebration. This free event will be complete with food trucks and fun. No pets or alcohol will be permitted. For more information: 760-329-6411 | www.cityofdhs.org

Summer Sing-A-Long: MAMA MIA! | July 2 at 9pm | Palm Springs Cultural Center

The Summer Sing-a-Long series is back with returning favorites and new classics. Come early and pre-lube your voices at the Sing-A-Long happy hour upstairs in the VIP Lounge with drink specials and Mildred’s happy hour menu. Nervous about the out-loud part? Don’t worry…Song leaders from the Palm Springs Gay Mens Chorus have you covered. For more information: 760-325-6565 | www.psculturalcenter.org

Jazz In The Pines Festival | July 3-16 - See website for schedule | Hwy 243 and Pine Cove, Idyllwild

The new Jazz In The Pines restores the original vision of festival co-founder Marshall Hawkins, the legendary bassist, beloved teacher, and walking treasure trove of jazz history. The festival will include public performances, open master classes, and a live taping where guests are invited to Join The Conversation as Idyllwild Arts President Pamela Jordan interviews world-renowned artists for her new podcast, “One World. One Idyllwild. The Series.” For more information: 951-659-2171 Ext. 2217 | www.jazzinthepines.com

Palm Desert Independence Day Celebration | July 4 at 7:30pm | Civic Center Park, Palm Desert

The evening’s events officially kick off at the park’s amphitheater with the singing of the National Anthem. The Swing Cats Big Band with the Swing Kittens will entertain the crowd with a lively set ofsongs. A variety of food trucks and vendors will be on hand with tasty treats and cool beverages. At 9pm the sky will light up with a spectacular 20-minute-long fireworks display. For more information: 760-568-1441 / www.discoverpalmdesert.com

AAP – Food Samaritans Independence Day Celebration | July 4 from 7-10pm | Historic O’Donnell House, Palm Springs

Guests will enjoy traditional American fare catered by Willie Rhine and his team from Eight4Nine who will provide amazing décor, great service, and delicious food and beverages. With the return of the City of Palm Springs’ fireworks display this year, the viewing from the mountainside above the Palm Springs Art Museum will be spectacular. For more information: www.aidsassistance.org/events/july-4th-event

First Wednesday Art Walk | July 6 at 5pm | Backstreet Art District

Join us for a Monthly Art Walk on the first Wednesday of each month – rain, shine or a holiday doesn’t stop the fun. A diverse collection of galleries, working artist studios, and art businesses in Palm Springs. For more information: 760-328-4144 | www.backstreetartdistrict.com

Palm Springs Free Concert Series | July 6 at 7pm | Downtown Park, Palm Springs

Come out and hear Brad Ford & Fortunate Son - Creedence Clearwater Revival. For more information: 760-325-1577 | https://pschamber.org/concert-series-schedule-2022/

That’s Amore | July 8 at 7pm | PS Underground, Palm Springs

A joyous and comedic tribute to family, heritage, music and the universal “Italian passion” for food. That’s Amore is a heartwarming crowd pleaser. This show is accompanied by an authentic four course Italian dinner just like grandma used to make, artfully created by PS Underground chef, David Horgen. And, they will gladly accommodate dietary restrictions with advanced notice. For more information: www.psunderground.com

Godspell | July 8-17 – see website for times | Palm Canyon Theatre, Palm Springs

A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs is employed as the story of Jesus’ life dances across the stage. Includes such songs as” Day by Day”, “Learn Your Lessons Well” and many more. For more information: 760-323-5123 | https://palmcanyontheatre.net/shows-%26-tickets

The Carol Burnett Show Live on Stage | July 10-31 – see website for times | Desert Theatreworks, Indio

You’ll love this opportunity to see some of the best classic comedy sketches from the program recreated for the stage performed by some of DTW’s favorite performers. Sketches include: The Old Folks Molly and Bert, Alice Portnoy, As the Stomach Turns – a soap opera parody, movie and commercialparodies and many more. For more information: 760-980-1455 | www.dtworks.org

Cool Birding High in The Clouds | July 15 from 10:45am-1:45pm | Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Have you ever wanted to see a White-headed Woodpecker or a Red-breasted Sapsucker? How about a Clark’s Nutcracker or a Western Tanager? Do you know why the bill of the Red Crossbill is crossed? When it comes to birds it’s a whole other world when you visit the Mount San Jacinto State Park at an elevation of 8,500 feet. For more information: www.msjnha.org/event

Grey Gardens | July 20-31 – See website for times | Desert Rose Playhouse, Palm Springs

The hilarious and heartbreaking story of Big Edie and Little Edie Bouvier Beale, the eccentric aunt and cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, once bright names on the social register who became East Hampton’s most notorious recluses. For more information: 760-202-3000 | www.desertroseplayhouse.org

Light | July 22 at 7pm | PS Underground, Palm Springs

This is an avant-garde dining experience unlike any other. An evening designed to enlighten the senses. LIGHT features multiple courses of fantastic food paired with appropriate libations. More than that, we cannot reveal. It’s a secret. It all adds to the mystique that is LIGHT. For more information: www.psunderground.com

Cine Mexicano Summer Film Series – “Y tu mamá también” (And Your Mom Too) | July 28 at 6pm | Annenberg Theater, Palm Springs Art Museum

The lives of Julio and Tenoch are ruled by raging hormones, intense friendships and a headlong rush into adulthood. Over the course of a summer, the two best friends live out a carefree cross-country escapade with a gorgeous older woman, while also finding a connection with themselves, each other and the world around them. For more information: https://www.psmuseum.org/events/y-tu-mama-tambien

VillageFest | Every Thursday from 6-10pm | Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs

Downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive – and the result is one of Southern California’s most popular weekly events: VillageFest! For more information: 760-320-3781 | www.villagefest.org

CalDRE# 01898254 | 01896117 | 01991628

Clean, light and bright! This highly updated 2 bedroom plus bonus loft area, 2 bathroom condo in desirable Desert Falls Country Club has everything needed for upscale indoor/outdoor Desert Living! Tastefully remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. Kitchen has new stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, and refinished cabinets, and opens onto 2 covered patio areas. Primary and second bedrooms have en-suite bathroom and both open to a large, shared patio. Cozy upstairs loft (bonus area) with an upper deck patio that overlooks a tranquil greenbelt and stream, with stunning views of the San Jacinto Mountains as a backdrop. Plenty of parking and storage with a 2 car plus golf cart garage. Low HOA's include: Cable (with HBO & Showtime), high speed Internet, trash, common ground maintenance. Desert Falls Country Club is a guard gated community built in 1988, comprised of Desert Falls Villas (807 condominiums), The Links at Desert Falls (66 homes), and The Estates at Desert Falls (23 estate homes). The heart of this community is the 35,000 Sq Ft Clubhouse, and the Ronald Fream designed, 7,070 yard, 18-hole championship golf course. Desert Falls is close to the JW Marriott Resort, Desert Willow Golf Resort, the UC Riverside/Cal State San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus, El Paseo (the Rodeo Drive of the Desert), McCallum Theater, Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage, the new Acrisure Arena, home of the Coachella Valley Firebirds (the AHL affiliate of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken) and much more.

Features Of This Home At A Glance:

• Located In The Guard Gated Desert Falls Country Club Community in Palm Desert
• Clear, Light & Bright Stylishly Updated Condo
• 1,816 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Bathrooms
• Remodeled Kitchen With Refaced Cabinets, Stone Counters & Stainless Steel Appliances
• Renovated Bathrooms With Stone Counters, Newer Fixtures & Lighting
• Bonus Loft With Large Outdoor Deck Overlooking Greenbelt, Stream & Pond
• 2 Large Outdoor Patio Areas
• 2 Car + Golf Cart Garage

MLS# 2190808537 | Listed at $550,000 | Details, photos, virtual tour & floor plan at: http://www.101sarona.com

CalDRE# 01896117 | 01898254 | 01991628