Hello CV Locals, happy Thursday!
We hope you like cycling! The Tour De Palm Springs is this weekend so expect blocked roads and less than normal parking in the Palm Springs area. The weather should be a balmy 83 degrees with a slight breeze coming in from the gulf, and you should probably reserve ahead for that Val/Galentine’s day date if you have not already.
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In Today’s Scene:
Prescott Fire Contained
Cruise El Paseo
Stargazing in RM
Prescott Fire Scorches ~100 Palms, Contained Quickly
A 3.5-acre blaze at Palm Springs’ Prescott Preserve (between Farrell Dr. and Compadre Rd., south of Ramon) lit up just after 2 p.m. on Feb 1, jumped from brush to palms, and was contained within a couple hours with help from Cathedral City and Cal Fire. About 100 palm trees around the pond were impacted (the bridge is intact); no injuries reported. Portions of Farrell and Compadre were briefly closed, and trails east of Farrell are shut until further notice. Cause is under investigation, with Oswit Land Trust saying early signs point to a human-caused start (not drought; the preserve is “healthy and green”). Crews remained on scene for mop-up Sunday evening.
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THIS WEEK/END:
Tour De Palm Springs - Tahquitz Canyon Way between Palm Canyon and Indian Canyons
Friday Feb 6th 6am - Saturday Feb 7th 7pm
InfoEl Paseo Cruise Night - The Gardens on El Paseo
Friday Feb 6th 2pm-5pm
InfoArt Faire - Santa Rosa Club, Trilogy (La Quinta)
Saturday Feb 7th 10-3pmLibrary After Dark - La Quinta Public Library
Saturday Feb 7 5-8pm
InfoModernism Week - Greater Palm Springs
Feb 12-22
InfoGrab a Winston Pie - Palm Desert
InfoGrab a Singapore Sling at Newly Opened Beatons, Bar Cecil
Info
FLEA & FARMERS MARKETS 🥬 🏮
(Recurring):
Palm Springs Village Fest - Palm Canyon Drive
Thursdays
7-10pm
InfoPalm Springs Vintage Market - 200 N Indian Canyon Drive
First Sunday of the Month, Oct-May
7am-2pm
InfoOld Town La Quinta Farmer’s Market
Sundays Oct-May
8am-1pm
InfoNew: Desert Hot Springs Farmer’s Market
Every Other Sunday (starting Nov 16th)
8am-1pm
Info
UPCOMING:
Modernism Yard Sale - 1555 S Palm Canyon Drive
Sunday Feb 22nd 9am-12pm
Info
Toasty without being Roasty…
THIS WEEK(ish):
Tour de Palm Springs: 1 & 3 Mile Walk – Downtown Palm Springs
Saturday, Feb 7 @ 10:00 AM
If you aren't serious cyclists, the 1-mile walk is a fun way to let the kids participate in the excitement of the event without the endurance test. There is usually a vendor village with freebies.
InfoArt Faire - Santa Rosa Club, Trilogy (La Quinta)
Saturday Feb 7th 10-3pmLibrary After Dark - La Quinta Public Library
Saturday Feb 7 5-8pm
InfoStargazing with Dr. Hainline - Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory
Tuesday Feb 10th
7pm-8:30pm
InfoThe Living Desert: Rhino Savanna – The Living Desert Zoo (Palm Desert)
Open Daily
A great "Super Bowl Alternative" for Sunday morning if you want to tire the kids out before the game starts.
Tickets
Thanks! Hope to see you next Thursday! If you have an event or a scoop that you want to share with The Scene, give us a buzz at [email protected], I read every email.
