🌱 Shelter Plans Fizzle + Blood Donation Challenge + ShortFest Winners

Hey, everybody! Today’s International Pineapple Day; did you know that Christopher Columbus first mentioned them when landing on the island of Guadeloupe, and that they’re technically fused berries? Sylvia here with your fresh copy of the Palm Springs Patch newsletter. In today's newsletter, you'll find these stories and more:

• 😋 Summer Eats Pass returns.
• 💧 Community meeting on water rate hikes.
• 🎥 ShortFest winners.

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☀️ But first, today's weather: Sunny; breezy in the p.m. High: 101 Low: 71.

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⛽ Three of the Cheapest Gas Stations Around Palm Springs

• Circle K at 2796 N. Palm Canyon Drive, $4.69
• 76 at 166 N. Sunrise Way, $4.72
• Chevron at 68010 Ramon Road, $4.89

🏖️ Vacation Poll Results!
We asked: What is your favorite type of vacation? You answered!

• 27.3 percent plan a staycation
• 15.2 percent like cruises or a camping trip
• 12.9 percent choose a road trip or a group tour abroad
• 6 percent look forward to an island trip
• 3 percent each opt for a local outing, a national park trip, a Jeep trip, or a solo trip to Europe

Interestingly, nobody chose a fishing trip. Thank you for participating!

📰 Here are the top stories today in Palm Springs:

1. Martha's Village and Kitchen no longer plans to build a 95-bed shelter in the city. “The facility would've provided a homeless shelter option while a more expansive homeless navigation center facility is constructed.” (Ground News)
2. The 11th annual 9 Cities Blood Donation Challenge starts on Saturday and runs through Aug. 31. To participate, donate blood at a designated location, and ask volunteers to credit Palm Springs. You may remember that the city won last year with 229 pints of blood. “Every blood donation makes an impact. Just one pint can save three lives,” LifeStream’s president explained. (My News LA)
3. Who won the Palm Springs International ShortFest? The judges conferred this honor on “The Old Young Crow.” “Way Better” came in first among animated shorts. “Will You Look At Me” was the best documentary short. (Variety)
4. Water rates are going up. Be heard at a public hearing the Desert Water Agency puts on June 28 at 1200 Gene Autry Trail South. It’s early – at 8 a.m. – but if you can, stop by. (Desert Water Agency)
5. The Summer Eats Pass is back! Valid from now until Sept. 4, eating at featured restaurants makes you eligible to win a gift card. It’s not an app, but it’s “mobile exclusive.” Best of all, whenever you use the Pass to check into a restaurant, the local food bank gets $1. (Visit Greater Palm Springs)

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📆 Today in Palm Springs:

Tuesday, June 27

• FREE Fahrenheit Group Fitness Class at Frances Stevens Park (7:30 AM)
• City Council Special Meeting at City Hall (8:30 AM)
• Chamber of Commerce Lead$ Lunch at Sol Agave (12 PM)
• Let’s Do Lunch at the Desert Hot Springs Senior Center (12 PM)
• Pride Sports Palm Springs presents Cornhole Open Play at Hunters Nightclub (4 PM)

🖊️ From my notebook:

• "Palm Springs Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce a series of free, fun, and patriotic festivities over Fourth of July weekend that will celebrate Independence Day at city parks and at the Palm Springs Swim Center, culminating with a July Fourth pool party, Power baseball, and the City's much loved 'All American Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular' at Palm Springs Stadium." (City of Palm Springs)
• "Games, Friends, and Fun! is a group for LGBTQ+ people interested in playing board games as a way to meet new people. No prior experience playing games needed. Bring games and snacks to share!" (The Center CV)
• "Book tour last stop is at our hometown shop, 'The Best Bookstore in Palm Springs.' **THIS THURSDAY June 29 5:30 p.m.*** If you can’t make it and want a personalized signed copy, order from them online and request it in the comments." (Byron Lane)
• "The Desert Hot Springs Police Department announced Monday that one person was arrested, and 18 citations were issued at a recent DUI checkpoint. The checkpoint was conducted from 7 p.m. Friday, until 2 a.m. Saturday on Palm Drive, north of Two Bunch Palms Trail." (NBC)
• "The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate on a modified schedule July 3 and July 4 for the Independence Day holiday, officials announced Monday. For both days, the first tram up will be at 8 a.m. and the last tram down will be at 9:30 p.m., officials said. Tram cars depart at least every 30 minutes." (NBC)

You're officially in the loop for today. See you all Thursday for another update!

— Sylvia Cochran

About me: Christ follower. Wife. Book dragon. Proud supporter of the Oxford comma.

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