Cathedral City Weekly Newsletter

February 4, 2016

Community Update by Charlie McClendon

City Manager

Council Goals for Fiscal Year 2016/2017

The City Council met in a special study session on January 9, 2016 to develop goals for the year. They spent about six hours discussing their vision for the City and developing goals statements, which were subsequently adopted by resolution on January 27, 2016. This is one of the most important things that a City Council does, laying out the road map for staff to follow during the year. Any organization is most effective when where is clear direction provided on goals and priorities and then everyone pulls in the same direction.

Hoverboard Safety

Hoverboard — part toy, part transportation. These self-balancing scooters have quickly become the latest fad. However, many hoverboards have been linked to fires. NFPA urges you to be fire safe when using these devices. If you purchase a hoverboard Choose a device with the seal of an independent testing laboratory. Read and follow all manufacturer directions. If you do not understand …

Upcoming Events

Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park at Panorama Park, Cathedral City, CA

Throwback Thursdays with Jersey Shore

Back by popular demand, "Throwback Thursdays with Jersey Shore" returns for a 10-week run of shows starting January 21, 2016. If you haven't attended the show before it's all about audience participation that makes TBT with Jersey Shore – the best camp in the Coachella Valley. The show starts at 7:00 pm at the Desert Cinemas UltraMAX Theatre in …

C.O.D. Street Fair in Downtown Cathedral City

West Valley Wednesdays! The College of the Desert Alumni Association brings its popular Street Fair to Downtown Cathedral City on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 4 pm to 8 pm. The C.O.D. Street Fair has operated on the weekends for decades at the main campus of College of the Desert in Palm Desert. Now, Street Fair is offering …

Identity Theft Shred Event

To help STOP identity theft and as a service to its residents, the City of Cathedral City is hosting FREE Document Shredding Events. The Shredding Events are the first Saturday of the month October thru May each year (except January 2016). Arrive early – once the shredding truck is filled to capacity the event will end. For more information, …

Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival

The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa presents the 2nd Annual Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival, Valentine's Day Weekend, February 12-14, 2016. Saturday Balloon Glow Dinner Sunday Balloon Glow Dinner Hot Breakfast & Balloon Race Friday Events Saturday Events Sunday Events Balloon Rides Weddings Volunteer Be a Vendor Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa …

Cathedral City Cove Art Party for Children & Elders

Children's Art Party for children and elders. The SCRAP Gallery and the Agnes Pelton Society hosts the Children and Elders monthly Art Party at the Cathedral Center, 37-171 W. Buddy Rogers Ave., on the Second Saturday of each month from 1-3 PM. Admission is free. Participants create art pieces made of recyclable materials and also meet and work with …

Friends of the Library - Pancake Fundraiser by Applebee's

Bring the family and join Friends of the Library for a Pancake Fundraiser by Applebee's Restaurant that will help support programs and services at the Cathedral City Library. Monies raised will help fund programs such as the children's summer reading program, holiday events for children, and ESL classes as well as purchasing books to keep our shelves well stocked.

5th Annual Cathedral City Cove Home Tour of Historic and Artists' Homes

The City of Cathedral City is proud to sponsor the Agnes Pelton Society's "5th Annual Cathedral City Cove Home Tour of Historic and Artists Homes" on Sunday, February 28 from 11 am to 3 pm. The tour allows you to visit the historic homes located in the Cathedral Cove neighborhood which was settled in 1920s and formerly named "Cathedral Village." …

Cathedral City LGBT Days

Here's the latest promo: Pictures from Last Year: https://www.discovercathedralcity.com/diversity/ Easter Weekend, March 25-27, 2016 Join us for the the First Pride Event of the year at the “Cathedral City LGBT Days” on Easter Weekend, March 25-27, 2016. Not your typical Pride event, this event promises to be interactive, festive, and OUTrageous! More details will be forthcoming, but here’s a …

Passport to Health: Health Fair and Glo Run / Walk

Get Ready for the Health Fair and Health Glo Fun Run / Walk - Cathedral City, May 7, 2015 HEALTH GLO FUN RUN-WALK event, taking place on May 7, 2015, in conjunction with the Cathedral City Rotary Health Fair. Produced by the Foundation for the Palm Springs Unified School District, the run/walk event is a way for the community to …