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🌱 Patch AM: Which Palm Desert brunch spot is worth lining up for this weekend?

Spotted on the Palm Desert calendar: Joshua Tree Philosophy Symposium Friday Sept. 4th at 6:00 P.M. at Beatnik Lounge

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Hey there, Palm Desert! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Palm Desert brunch spot is worth lining up for this weekend?
  • Classic-car fan in Palm Desert? Check out this quirky Gremlin for sale
  • How did Palm Desert home prices stack up against neighboring cities?

Also on today's calendar: Joshua Tree Philosophy Symposium Friday Sept. 4th at 6:00 P.M. at Beatnik Lounge and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 100 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A p.m. t-shower possible, temps: high: 98, low: 82.
  • Sunday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Best Palm Springs restaurants for breakfast? Try these 5 spots (desertsun.com) — If you're craving brunch close to home, Wilma & Frieda's Palm Desert location on El Paseo is highlighted as a standout local favorite, with long lines but rave reviews for dishes like churro waffles and short rib eggs benedict. The roundup also points you to other popular breakfast and brunch spots across Palm Springs, La Quinta, Cathedral City and Indian Wells if you're up for a short drive.
   

2. Denim Interior: 1970 AMC Gremlin Levi's Edition (barnfinds.com) — A rare 1970 AMC Gremlin, done up in a Levi's-style denim interior tribute, is currently for sale right here in Palm Desert for $12,000 or best offer on eBay. The quirky subcompact features an inline-6 engine, recent mechanical work, and some cosmetic quirks, giving local classic-car fans a potentially fun project within easy driving distance.
   

3. Were home prices up in Palm Springs area in August? See sales by city (desertsun.com) — August's Coachella Valley housing snapshot shows big-money deals still happening, including a $14.5 million golf-course home sale in Palm Desert. While some nearby cities saw prices and sales dip, others like Indian Wells gained ground, giving Palm Desert homeowners useful context on how their city fits into a shifting regional market.
   

4. These 23 Credit Union Leaders Just Won the Industry's Biggest Honors (Including One Lifetime Achievement Legend) (thecreditunionconnection.com) — Palm Desert will host the REACH 2026 conference November 2–5, where 23 standout credit union leaders and organizations from California and Nevada will be honored. Local residents can expect an influx of industry visitors as awardees gather to celebrate lifetime achievement, social impact, advocacy, and volunteerism in the credit union movement.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Here are my babies!
    Luka & my beautiful sweet 100lb. Rescue, Daisy. I get to wake up every morning and the first thing I see are their happy faces. (Nextdoor North Palm Desert)
  • SCPD LIKE LIVING AT THE MARRIOTT!
    One of the most beautifully kept communities in the valley. The amenities are second to none. You can choose to never be bored with all the clubs,… (Nextdoor Sun City Palm Desert)
  • Teamwork Online posted a job opening for Premium Bartender| Part-Time | Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert. Apply here.
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Palm Desert. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palm Desert here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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