03/6/2025
Issue 490
Cathedral City Development Code Update: Community Involvement Opportunities

The City of Cathedral City is currently updating its Development Code and invites all community members to participate in the process through upcoming walking tours and a community open house.

Community Open House: "What is Zoning and How You Make a Difference"
Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Cathedral City Senior Center, 37171 W. Buddy Rogers Avenue

This drop-in style open house will provide a general overview of the Development Code Update process, explain why the City is undertaking this effort, and outline ways for the community to get involved. City staff and the Consultant team will facilitate discussions on zoning issues and opportunities within Cathedral City. Attendees can complete brief questionnaires and speak directly with City staff and Consultant Team members.
Spanish interpretation and light refreshments will be provided.

Design and Development Walking Tours
As part of the initial outreach phase of the Development Code Update, the City is sponsoring three walking tours to gather community feedback on project design, from site planning to building aesthetics. Each tour will last approximately one hour and will be led by City staff and the Consultant team.

Walking Tour #1: Civic Center Plaza and Cathedral Cove Development
Date: Saturday, March 15
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Meet-up Location: Cathedral City Senior Center, 37171 W. Buddy Rogers Blvd.

Walking Tour #2: Landau/Veterans Village/Salvation Army Neighborhood
Date: Saturday, March 15
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Meet-up Location: Salvation Army, 30400 Landau Blvd.

Walking Tour #3: Date Palm at Ramon - Commercial
Date: Sunday, March 16
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Meet-up Location: Starbucks, 69040 Ramon Rd.

Vehicles will be available to accommodate those with mobility needs, and Spanish interpretation will be provided during all tours.

The feedback collected during these events will help shape modifications to the City's Design Guidelines and the creation of Citywide Objective Design Standards.

For additional information on the Development Code Update or to subscribe for updates, please visit the project page at www.cathedralcity.gov/scc or contact the Planning Department at planning@cathedralcity.gov.
Cynthia Schultz, AICP
Associate Planner
760-770-0386
CSchultz@cathedralcity.gov

Cathedral City, Agua Caliente Casinos Proudly Announce 9th Annual LGBT+ Days March 7-9, 2025

California's First Pride Celebration of the Year, Presented By Agua Caliente Casinos Featuring Live Performances, Parade and Bed Race, Pride Drone Show, Pool Party, Drag Race, International DJs, and More As California's first Pride event of the year, the 9th Annual Cathedral City LGBT+ Days presented by Agua Caliente Casinos brings together numerous LGBTQ+ …Read more
Cathedral City, Agua Caliente Casinos Proudly Announce 9th Annual LGBT+ Days March 7-9, 2025
Jesus Christ Superstar Opens at CVRep in Downtown Cathedral City Now Through March 23, 2025

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Residents Invited to Attend Cathedral City Design and Development Walking Tours

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Residents Invited to Attend Cathedral City Design and Development Walking Tours
CONE ZONE ALERT: 2024-2025 City Streets Pavement Reconstruction Projects

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Celebrate Butterflies & Pollinators at S.C.R.A.P. Gallery’s Free Butterfly Festival on Saturday, March 15, 2025

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Celebrate Butterflies & Pollinators at S.C.R.A.P. Gallery’s Free Butterfly Festival on Saturday, March 15, 2025
Progress as Promised: Measure W Implementation Update

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Cathedral City's Development Code Update: What is Zoning and How You Make a Difference

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Cathedral City's Development Code Update: What is Zoning and How You Make a Difference

Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City Returns With Weekly Live Music, Food Vendors Inside Community Amphitheater

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Applications Now Available for Public Arts Commission’s 2025 Quarterly Art Exhibits at Cathedral City Library

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Applications Now Available for Public Arts Commission’s 2025 Quarterly Art Exhibits at Cathedral City Library

Enjoy Free Yoga Classes Now Through March 25, 2025, at Cathedral City Community Amphitheater

The Cathedral City Parks and Community Events Commission proudly brings free yoga classes to the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, 68526 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City. Gentle Yoga will take place at 8:30-9:30 a.m. and Power Yoga at 10:00-11:00 a.m. every Tuesday morning starting Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Classes will run through …Read more

Sign Up Today! Cathedral City Embraces the Future of Civic Engagement with FlashVote Community Surveys

Do you have about one minute a month to help make Cathedral City better? The City of Cathedral City is working with FlashVote to engage the community and gather valuable input from residents about where they consume news and information about the city, as well as feedback related to our community events. We encourage residents to sign up here …Read more
Sign Up Today! Cathedral City Embraces the Future of Civic Engagement with FlashVote Community Surveys

9th Annual Cathedral City LGBT+ Days

March 7 - 9, 2025
As California’s first Pride event of the year, the 9th annual Cathedral City LGBT+ Days presented by Agua Caliente Casinos again brings together numerous LGBTQ+ celebrities, artists, performers, media, community leaders, Coachella Valley residents, and visitors for an unforgettable weekend of live entertainment, community engagement and fun activities from March 7th-9th, 2025. Friday, March 7 Pride Flag Raising at City Hall with … Read more

Yoga at the Amphitheater

March 18
Yoga at the Amphitheater is a free community event series sponsored by the City of Cathedral City. It offers two types of yoga classes: gentle yoga for beginners and power yoga for more advanced practitioners. The classes are held every Tuesday morning from January 21st to March 25th at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater. Read more
Virtual Grief Support Group

Virtual Grief Support Group

March 4, 2025
ICRC and Care Dimensions Healthcare are hosting a 7-week grief support group. If you are struggling with a recent loss or life changes, join this safe space to receive guidance and tools to help better cope with grief. Starts: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 meeting weekly Ends: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Time: 6:00-7:30 PM Where: Zoom To register, click here or …Read more

Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City - Giselle Woo and the Night Owls

March 11, 2025
Giselle Woo & The Night Owls are a rock band hailing from the Coachella Valley in California. They describe their sound as "Chicano desert rock," blending elements of blues, psychedelia, and the spacey guitar riffs characteristic of desert rock. Fronted by Cathedral City native Giselle Woo, who provides both English and Spanish in her raw yet … Read more
Better Brain & Balance With Gail DeZon

Better Brain & Balance With Gail DeZon

March 12, 2025
Join us for our Better Brain & Balance exercises, which increase blood flow to the brain, stimulate the growth of new neurons in the memory and learning centers, and re-pattern responses in fall-risk scenarios. PHYSICALLY STABLE the class design is for older adults noticing memory issues and/or balance challenges. The exercises promote blood flow to the brain, create the birth …Read more

Bereavement Support Group

Thursdays
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Cathedral City Senior Center 37171 W. Buddy Rogers Ave, Cathedral City, CA 92234 Find comfort and understanding at our weekly Bereavement Support Group facilitated by Serenity Hospice. This compassionate gathering provides a safe space for those experiencing grief after the loss of a loved one. The group offers participants the …Read more
Bereavement Support Group

CATalysts of the Future - A Cathedral City Public Art Exhibition

March 15th through April 20th.
Experience the whimsical world of Karen & Tony Barone at Cathedral City's newest public art exhibition! Their playful, larger-than-life sculptures are taking over Town Square Park from March 15th through April 20th. Featuring colorful animal sculptures including rabbits, cats, and more abstract pieces, this free outdoor exhibition brings art into everyday spaces. …Read more

Community Food Drive at Grocery Outlet

March 15, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Grocery Outlet Bargain Market 30025 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City, CA Join us for a community food drive benefiting the Cathedral City Senior Center Food Bank. This is your opportunity to help support seniors and others in need within our community by donating non-perishable food items. The event …Read more
Community Food Drive at Grocery Outlet
🦋🐛 Butterfly Festival & Art Contest 🎨🌿

Butterfly Festival & Art Contest

March 15, 2025
📍 Panorama Park, Cathedral City⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM 🌸 Butterfly Festival – A free family-friendly event celebrating butterflies and pollinators!✅ Free milkweed seedlings🎨 Decorate mini terra cotta pots & butterfly wings♻️ Recycled crafts📚 Library booth with sign-ups, crafts & giveaways📖 Free book: River of Mariposas by Mirelle Ortega (courtesy of Cathedral City Evening Rotary)🦋 …Read more

"Love Letters" at Cathedral City Senior Center

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Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City - Radio Ready

March 18, 2025
Southern California’s premiere, popular dance band Radio Ready is stacked with some of the most talented musicians from the Los Angeles, Palm Springs & Orange County area who embrace everything from 1940s jazz standards to today’s hottest dance music, bringing a unique sound of their own. With lead vocalists featured on Fox’s American Idol and the renowned, family-friendly Disney …Read more

AARP Smart Driver™ Course

March 19 & 26, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Cathedral City Senior Center 37171 W. Buddy Rogers Ave, Cathedral City, CA 92234 Improve your driving skills and potentially qualify for insurance discounts with the AARP Smart Driver™ Course. This comprehensive program helps older drivers keep themselves and others safe on the road. Course Benefits: Learn …

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AARP Smart Driver™ Course
3rd Annual Down Syndrome International Film Festival

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March 21-23, 2025
Down Syndrome International Film Festival – A Celebration of Talent & Inclusion Date: March 21, 2025 Location: The Filmmakers’ Gallery, Palm Springs, CA Join us for a heartwarming and inspiring cinematic experience at the Down Syndrome International Film Festival, presented by The Filmmakers' Gallery. This special event celebrates the talents of individuals with Down syndrome through …Read more

Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City - CCHS Band & Choir

March 25, 2025
More information Coming Soon. Free Admission, Food for Purchase Food provided by: Meester Zebra Restaurant Indulge in a weekly feast for the senses at Immerse yourself in a musical and culinary adventure like no other. Join us in Downtown Cathedral City every week from February 11 to April 8, 2025 and savor the flavors, rhythms, and talents of our vibrant … Read more
Hansel and Gretel - A Magical Opera Performance

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Join Coachella Valley Classical Voices for a delightful production of Hansel and Gretel! This family-friendly opera features enchanting performances, beautiful music, and captivating storytelling. 📅 Performance Schedule: 📖 Cathedral City Library – 33520 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City, CA Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 4:00 PM Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM 👏 Cathedral City …Read more

Art Walk

March 28
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
Art Walk

Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City - ABBAFAB

April 1, 2025
Do you love the music of ABBA? then you do not want to miss this show! Having played to sold-out crowds across the U.S. and abroad, ABBAFAB is a stunning tribute to the music of ABBA featuring the sensational talents of some of TAD’s most talented and loved artists and musicians! This multimedia production is a tribute to some of …Read more

Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City - Leanna & The Free Agents

April 8, 2025
Leanna Rodgers fronts the lively musical group Leanna & The Free Agents. Based in Palm Springs, California, award-nominated vocalist and entertainer Leanna joins forces with local conga sensation Miguel to deliver a diverse repertoire of jazz, Latin, bossa nova, pop, Broadway hits, and soft rock. Leanna’s one-of-a-kind, sultry, and sassy vocals …Read more
Community Shredding Event

Community Shredding Event

Join us for FREE Document Shredding Events hosted by the City of Cathedral City! When: The first Saturday of the month from October to May. Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. ​ Location: 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero. ​ Bring all your sensitive documents, including legal documents, medical records, financial statements, tax records, and more! ​ Tips: No need to remove …Read more

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