🌱 Which local leaders were honored at Indian Wells’ big business awards night?
Indian Wells, California Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Indian Wells? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which local leaders were honored at Indian Wells’ big business awards night?
- How will this tennis power couple squeeze a wedding into tour season?
Also on today's calendar: Magnificat Prayer Meal with Guest Speakers Joe Chacon and Celine.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 111 and low of 82 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Sunny and very hot, temps: high: 112, low: 79.
- Sunday: Abundant sunshine and hot, with a high of 109 and low of 78 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Greater Coachella Valley Chamber Honors Emerging Leaders and NBC Palm Springs Sales Director Alison Hendrix (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Hundreds of business and civic leaders just gathered at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Indian Wells for the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber’s annual awards banquet. The event highlighted the CV Next program for emerging leaders and honored more than a dozen contributors to the regional economy, including NBC Palm Springs sales director Alison Hendrix. 
• What we know about the upcoming Katie Boulter, Alex de Minaur wedding (thebiglead.com) — Tennis couple Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur are expected to marry in a likely July destination wedding, probably in Europe after Wimbledon. The story briefly recalls a 2025 moment between them during the Eisenhower Cup at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, but focuses on timing, location rumors, and how their schedule may affect summer tournaments.
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Ribbon Cutting - The UPS Store
Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce 44489 Town Center Way D, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Harry Mauer →
Marvyn's Magic Theater, 46630 Washington St, La Quinta
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Palm Desert Community Events Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Pkwy, Indio, CA, 92203, United States
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Pancho Barraza
Palm Desert Community Events Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella, CA, 92236, United States
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Comedy Nights at Spotlight 29 Casino
Palm Desert Community Events Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella, CA, 92236, United States
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Garden Club In-Person
La Quinta Branch Library La Quinta Library, La Quinta
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McCallum Jazz Experience →
McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert
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Readers Rising Book Club In-Person
La Quinta Branch Library La Quinta Library, La Quinta
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Gene Simmons Bands
Palm Desert Community Events Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Pkwy, Indio, CA, 92203, United States
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Writer's Block In-Person
La Quinta Branch Library La Quinta Library, La Quinta
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Executive Committee
Regional Access Project Foundation 41-550 Eclectic St, Palm Desert, CA 92211
9:00 am
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Monday June 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know who this car belongs to?
The female driver just backed into my car at a red turn light in traffic. In spite of my honking and my inability to back up (there were other cars… (Nextdoor Indian Wells Country Club)
- Marriott International posted a job opening for Safety & Security Officer (AM Shift) in Indian Wells. Apply here.
- Hyatt Hotels Corporation posted a job opening for Recreation Attendant (On Call) in Indian Wells. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Indian Wells here.
🗞 Nearby News
Palm Desert
- Palm Desert Accepting Nominations for Next Poet Laureate (nbcpalmsprings.com)
La Quinta
- Steve Sanchez Calls for Independent Forensic Audits (ukenreport.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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