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ATP Cycle 5 Cathedral City Downtown Connectors Project Update
You may have seen the changes to the roadway striping along East Palm Canyon Drive from Cathedral Canyon Drive to our west city limits. Or maybe the new sidewalks installed along Cathedral Canyon Drive from Dinah Shore Drive to the new Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge.
Or again, the road work in progress along the east side of Date Palm Drive from East Palm Canyon Drive to Perez Road. These are all segments of a single construction grant awarded to the city from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) back in 2023. Thus, a grant application successfully turned into a construction Project.
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The Project had a long journey to get to where we are today. Many milestones were achieved, and the overall completion is coming soon. The project, as you surmised above, is comprised of three segments. The segments are as follows:
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- The East Palm Canyon Drive Bicycle Lanes Segment.
- The Cathedral Canyon Drive Sidewalk and Multiuse Trail Segment.
- The Date Palm Drive Expansion South of Perez Road to East Palm Canyon Drive Segment.
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EAST PALM CANYON BICYCLE LANES SEGMENT
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All the segments lead pedestrians and bicyclists to the city’s core, its downtown. Hence, the name on our official state paperwork is “ATP Cycle 5 – Cathedral City Downtown Connectors Project.” ATP is an acronym for “Active Transportation Program.”
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CATHEDRAL CANYON DRIVE SIDEWALK AND MULTIUSE TRAIL SEGMENT
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The journey to get to where the Project is today, took persistence and dedication by the city’s staff, consultants, and cooperation with Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG). Back in 2019, the city and CVAG got together and determined that the most recent successful grants awards for projects, especially for ATP projects, were projects that were completely designed and ready for construction. In our business, this means “shovel-ready.” Thus, a cooperative agreement was entered into between the city and CVAG to complete “shovel-ready” plans and specifications for a project to provide needed active transportation gap connectors to the downtown area. The design costs of $961,081 were apportioned with the city’s participating with $240,270 (or 25%).
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With plans in hand and additional support for the construction of the project coming from a Riverside County Transportation Commission’s (RCTC) SB 821 grant in the amount of a $338,000, the ATP grant application was submitted. All this good preplanning and partnerships led to a successful grant ranking that allowed Caltrans to make the decision to award the city $4,383,000 for the construction of the Project.
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So here we are today. The status of each segment update is as follows:
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- The East Palm Canyon Drive Bike Lanes Segment:
- This segment was completed and is in service. This segment added bicycle lanes along East Palm Canyon Drive from Cathedral Canyon Drive to the city’s west city limits abutting the City of Palm Springs complete with new signage, striping, legends, chevrons, and detector loops.
- The Cathedral Canyon Drive Sidewalk and Multiuse Trail Segment:
- This segment is near completion with a HAWK pedestrian crossing signal as the last facility to be installed to make the segment complete. On Cathedral Canyon Drive between Dinah Shore Drive and the new Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge, this segment consisted of the installation of a sidewalk and a bicycle lane on the west side of the street, an 8-foot-wide multiuse trail on the east side of the street, ADA curb ramps and new street striping. Landscaping along this corridor will be renewed by the fronting gated communities.
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High-Intensity Activated CrossWalK (HAWK) Signal
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- The Date Palm Drive Expansion South of Perez Road to East Palm Canyon Drive Segment:
- This segment is 50% complete. On the east side of Date Palm Drive between East Palm Canyon Drive and Perez Road a contractor is busy at work. The contractor is widening the east side of the street, adding new curb, gutter, sidewalk, ADA ramps, driveway approaches, stormwater catch basins and widening the existing North Cathedral City Stormwater Channel Bridge. This work is anticipated to be completed by the end of the year.
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DATE PALM DRIVE EXPANSION SOUTH OF PEREZ TO EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE SEGMENT
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Overall, once all the new facilities are completed, the new infrastructure will provide a significant addition to having alternatives to get to and from the downtown area. You can leave the car at home. Walking, jogging and bicycling are fun and healthy options that can get you where you want to go.
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If you have any questions regarding this Community Update and the Roadway Projects discussed, please call me.
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LeAnn Rimes Concert Tickets Now On Sale, Agua Caliente Casinos Announced as the Title Sponsor of the Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival’s 10th Anniversary Event
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TICKETS NOW ON SALE: Concert tickets to see international multi-platinum-selling acclaimed singer/songwriter LeAnn Rimes at this year’s Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival are on sale here …Read more
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City of Cathedral City Receives $20,000 Grant from California Emerging Technology Fund to Accelerate Digital Inclusion
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The California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) announced the award of $20,000 Digital Equity Leadership Grants to 36 jurisdictions in California to participate in the Local Government Best Practices Checklist Project to accelerate the adoption of policies and practices to accelerate progress in closing the Digital Divide in California. The …Read more
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Cathedral City Councilmember Rita Lamb Highlights Annual International Day of Peace Awards Ceremony
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Cathedral City Councilmember Rita Lamb will highlight the 19th annual Peace Day Awards Ceremony. This will take place on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The awards ceremony will be held at Miracle Springs Resort's Joshua Tree Room, located at 10625 Palm Drive in Desert Hot Springs. The event is free and open to the public. Light food and …Read more
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Celebrating Agnes Pelton: A Journey to Desert Art Center’s 75th Anniversary
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_yiGq3ZsJI CCTV Host Conrad Angel Corral sits down with Peter Palladino before a “Come & Go Open House” held on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at the Agnes Pelton Home, located in the Cathedral City Cove neighborhood. Special remarks were made by Lisa Loudin, the new co-president of the Desert Art Center, as well as Mayor Mark Carnevale and …Read more
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Esperanza Park Construction Update Presented to the City Council, Opening in March 2025
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Esperanza Park, opening to the public in March 2025, has accomplished several construction milestones this summer. A construction update was presented to the City Council at the Study Session on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. The City Council unanimously approved the permanent name for the park in May 2024. “Esperanza” means hope in Spanish. CONSTRUCTION …Read more
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Residents Encouraged to Participate in CVAG’s Emissions Survey for Regional Comprehensive Climate Action Plan
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The City of Cathedral City is working with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) and other participating cities to develop a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan that will include strategies that can be implemented locally to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By …Read more
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Summer Energy Savings Programs, Conservation Tips to Manage Your Bill
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The heat is on, and customers in most of Southern California Edison’s service area are contending with soaring summer temperatures. As temperatures increase, so does the use of air conditioners and costlier electric bills. Here are some energy conservation programs and tips to help you manage summer bills: Tips to Save Energy and Money Visit a cooling center- Opens in new …Read more
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City of Cathedral City Announces Parks Renovation Schedule for Fall/Winter 2024
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The City of Cathedral City will be closing the following parks at various dates for maintenance, cleaning and overseeding as we move into fall and winter events season: Dennis Keat Soccer Park – CLOSED Sept. 16 – Oct. 19, 2024 Panorama Park/Dog Park – CLOSED Sept. 23 – Oct. 26, 2024 Ocotillo Park – CLOSED Sept. 30 – Nov. 2, …Read more
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CONE ZONE ALERT: Soil Removal Under Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge/Date Palm Drive Under Way Along Cathedral Canyon Drive
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Contera Construction Corp. started working on the soil removal under Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge and Date Palm Drive Bridge. These projects consist of removing soil and debris deposited under these bridges during Tropical Storm Hilary. The soil removal is intended to restore the streambed elevation of the …Read more
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Riverside County Down Payment Assistance Program Available for First Time Home Buyers
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The Riverside County American Rescue Plan Act First Time Home Buyer Down Payment Assistance Program (ARPA FTHB) is designed to provide assistance to low to moderate income persons in the purchase of their first home. Assistance may be provided for the down payment on the purchase of a home. Program Highlights: Provides down payment assistance for low to …Read more
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S.C.R.A.P. Gallery to Host Real People, Real Climate, Real Change Exhibit, Sept. 13 – Nov. 17, 2024
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It's for real. S.C.R.A.P. Gallery invites you to journey through climate change with the exhibit "Real People, Real Climate, Real Changes" from Sept. 13 through Nov. 17, 2024. This family-friendly, participatory exhibit demonstrates how climate change is changing and how those changes affect people's lives around the country and the world. The exhibit, …Read more
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Don’t Want to Come to City Hall to Do Business? No Problem. We’re Bringing City Hall to You.
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Cathedral City is continuing to make significant strides in enhancing its offering of online services. Since December, staff have implemented many new online services, making it easier and faster for residents and businesses to access essential services twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, without ever having to leave their home or office – a plus, especially during our …Read more
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Coachella Valley Repertory Announces 2024-2025 Season in Downtown Cathedral City
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COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ADAM KARSTEN has officially announced CVRep’s 2024-2025 Season: five sensational productions of award-winning plays and musicals never before produced by CVRep as well as the World Premiere of a new and timely work selected from the 2023 ORIGINS NEW WORKS PROGRAM. The season starts with …Read more
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International Day of Peace
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September 21, 2024
This year’s International Day of Peace event by the Cathedral City Peace Initiative is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Cathedral City Senior Center, 37-171 West Buddy Rogers Avenue, Cathedral City! The event will feature a program focusing on the reality that people could create peace by using the rule of law and …
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Fire Boots , Brews, and Chews
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September 22, 2024
Join us for "Fire Boots, Brews, and Chews!"🍩🚒☕️ Cathedral City Fire Department is hosting a morning filled with coffee, donuts, and a chance to chat with our amazing firefighters! 👩🚒👨🚒 📅 Date: September 22, 2024 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 📍 Location: Fire Station 2, 32100 Desert Vista Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234 Come down to …
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Fall Prevention
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September 24, 2024
Join us for a FREE Fall Prevention event on September 24, 2024, at 10:00 am at Desert Sands Mobile Home Park in Cathedral City! Learn how to stay active and reduce your risk of falls as you age. Our experts from Cathedral City Fire & EMS, Desert Care Network, and Eisenhower Medical Center will share: Safe medicine practices Tips to … Read more
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Art Walk
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September 27, 2024
The highly anticipated PEREZ ART DISTRICT art walks return on the fourth Friday of every month from 4 to 7 PM beginning in September. The most exciting, creative enclave in the Coachella Valley, the district highlights over 50 established, mid-career, and emerging artists in their studios and galleries. Dubbed the “SoHo of the desert,” the district’s high-quality art attracts collectors … Read more
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Hands-Only CPR & Stop the Bleed
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September 28, 2024
🩺 Learn to Save Lives with Hands-Only CPR & Stop the Bleed! 🚑 Join us for a life-saving training event where you'll learn essential skills to act quickly in emergencies. 📅 Date: September 28, 2024 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM 📍 Location: EOC, 32100 Desert Vista Rd In this training, you'll: Recognize cardiac arrest and perform hands-only CPR Master three crucial …Read more
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The Richard G. and Anne K. Altman Craft Corner
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October 2, 2024
Exciting news! The Richard G. and Anne K. Altman Craft Corner is having a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony, hosted by Mayor Mark Carnevale. Come join us for this special occasion at the Cathedral City Senior Center. This is a great opportunity to check out the new creative space and get inspired. All are welcome! Key details: The Richard G. …Read more
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Stachetober 2024
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October 4, 2024
Get ready for the most epic event of the year! The Cathedral City Firefighters proudly present 🚒🔥 STACHETOBER 2024! 🔥🚒 Join us on October 4th at 5 PM at Luchador Brewing Company for an evening of fun, music, and community spirit—all supporting the Cathedral City Boys & Girls Club! 🎶 Music 🏆 Trophies 🎟️ Raffle 🛍️ Silent Auction 👕 …Read more
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Fall Prevention
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October 11, 2024
Join us for a FREE Fall Prevention event on October 11, 2024, at 10:00 am at Cathedral City Senior Center in Cathedral City! Learn how to stay active and reduce your risk of falls as you age. Our experts from Cathedral City Fire & EMS, Desert Care Network, and Eisenhower Medical Center will share: Safe medicine practices Tips to fall-proof …Read more
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Pancake Breakfast & Fire Prevention Open House
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October 12, 2024
🥞 Join us for a Pancake Breakfast & Fire Prevention Open House! 🚒🔥 📅 When: October 12, 2024 ⏰ Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 📍 Where: Fire Station 2, 32100 Desert Vista Rd, Cathedral City Come out and enjoy a hearty pancake breakfast with the Cathedral City Fire Department and meet your local firefighters! 🚒👩🚒👨🚒 Learn about fire safety … Read more
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CCHS Homecoming Parade & Rally
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October 17, 2024
The Cathedral City High School Homecoming Parade and Rally returns to Downtown Cathedral City on Thursday, October 17th from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The parade route will mirror the route used last time in 2023 where it starts south of Perez Road on Cathedral Canyon Drive and continues south to Avenida Lalo Guerrero and turns left. …Read more
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Coachella Valleys Battle in the Desert 2024
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October 19, 2024
Come watch the sport of amateur boxing at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater in Downtown Cathedral City. Doors open at 4:00 pm 1st boxing match starts at approximately 5:00 pm For tickets, contact Jesus Gonzalez (760) 335-8895
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Fall Prevention
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October 24, 2024
Join us for a FREE Fall Prevention event on October 24, 2024, at 10:00 am at Canyon Mobile Home Park in Cathedral City! Learn how to stay active and reduce your risk of falls as you age. Our experts from Cathedral City Fire & EMS, Desert Care Network, and Eisenhower Medical Center will share: Safe medicine practices Tips to …Read more
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Howl-O-Ween
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October 26, 2024
The Cathedral City Parks & Community Events Commission presents Howl-O-Ween 24 Dog Costume Contest from 9-10:30 a.m. at Panorama Park Dog Park, 28905 Avenida Maravilla, Cathedral City, CA 92234. Sponsored by: 1st place prize; Small/Large Dog - $75 from Denny’s on Vista Chino 2nd place prize; Small/Large Dog - $50 from Mary Pickford Theaters 3rd place prize; …Read more
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Cathedral City Fire Department Open House
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October 26, 2024
🚒 Cathedral City Fire Department Open House! 🚨 Join us for a fun, family-friendly day and get an up-close look at the life-saving work of our firefighters! 📅 When: October 26, 2024 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 📍 Where: 68950 Buddy Rogers Ave, Cathedral City What to Expect: ✅ Interactive Displays ✅ Meet the Firefighters ✅ Fire Engines …Read more
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Halloween Spooktacular 2024
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October 27, 2024
Presented by State Farm Agent, Phil Goodge Cathedral City’s Halloween Spooktacular features trick or treating with over 50,000 pieces of candy! Join friends, neighbors, and family for a Spooktacular time including activities such as Halloween costume contests (two bikes given away each hour), police and fire exhibitions, music, and family games. Halloween Spooktacular provides you with information about the police … Read more
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8th Annual Memorial Ride
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November 9, 2024
The 8th Annual Memorial Ride, organized by the Palm Springs Police Officers Association and supported by the Cathedral City Police Officers Association, is set for Saturday, November 9, 2024. This event combines a police-escorted motorcycle ride with a memorial service and community gathering. Participants can register between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM at Palm Springs Motor Sports, located at 72750 …Read more
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Quarterly Art Exhibit
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November 9, 2024
The Quarterly Art Exhibit in Cathedral City showcases a variety of artworks by talented local artists. This free community event takes place every three months, with each exhibit featuring new pieces to discover. Come out and support the arts while exploring the unique culture of Cathedral City.
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Join Cathedral City's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training!
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November 16, 2024
Are you ready to handle emergencies like earthquakes, fires, power outages, or public health crises? Prepare yourself with CERT training this November! 📅 Class Schedule: November 16: 8 AM - 5 PM November 23: 8 AM - 5 PM November 30: 8 AM - Noon (Attendance at all sessions is required for certification) 👩🚒 Learn essential skills in: Fire Suppression …Read more
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Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival
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November 22-24, 2024
The City of Cathedral City is excited to announce Agua Caliente Casinos, the award-winning premier destination for entertainment in the Coachella Valley, as the title sponsor for the 10th-anniversary event, which will take place Friday, Nov. 22 – Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. The festival will feature live food truck vendors from Southern California, a beer and wine garden, tethered balloon rides…Read more
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SnowFest
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December 14, 2024
Snow-Fest, scheduled from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, captures all the holiday spirit and places it at one event with holiday music, Santa and Mrs. Claus, a holiday tree lighting ceremony, and so much more. The annual event also includes Santa's Arrival Snow Fest Express – Free Train Rides Real Snow in the Park! Elf Workshop for Kids …Read more
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Employment
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ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER
CITIZENS ON PATROL (COP)
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LAND DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
POLICE CADET
POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL/ACADEMY GRADUATE
POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT
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PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER - PART-TIME
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER II
RESERVE POLICE OFFICER
STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER I
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