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November Coachella Valley Spotlight recipient: Shay’s Warriors – Life After Cancer
Local nonprofit Shay’s Warriors’ mission is to inspire, inform, empower and help heal cancer survivors and their families through health, fitness, and the mind-body connection. Shay’s Warriors-life after cancer was founded in 2018 when Shay Moraga was told there was “no evidence of disease.” While usually celebrated, the nonprofit says the reality is no one
Continue ReadingDAP Health Pavilion Will Offer Free Health and Recovery Community Experiences at Palm Springs Pride
DAP Health’s gift of wellness to the LGBTQ+ Community will include yoga, 12-Step Meetings, Panel Discussions, Community Health Outreach, and Monkeypox vaccinations. PALM SPRINGS, California –In its continued efforts to connect the Coachella Valley community to care, DAP Health will be hosting a wellness pavilion all weekend at Palm Springs Pride. The pavilion, located at 205
Continue ReadingDon’t throw the pumpkin in the trash, compost it!
The Halloween season isn’t complete without pumpkins, but how you dispose of those pumpkins is what has climate change advocates worried. Desert Compost is a community program made up of a group of volunteers that composts scraps of food. This Halloween it’s trying to spread awareness that you can help with climate change by composting
Continue ReadingSafety practices on Halloween
As trick-or-treaters take to the street on Monday evening, it’s best to make sure you’re getting around town safely. For those who plan on trick-or-treating with their little ones here are some safety tips to follow when out and about. Use crosswalks, and traffic signals, and look all ways when crossing.Put electronic devices down, keep
Continue ReadingHalloween Celebrations around the Coachella Valley
With Halloween being on Monday, several events are taking place around the Coachella Valley over the weekend in celebration. Here’s what’s happening around town. United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire annual Halloween Drive-Up Event Friday, October 284 pm to 6 p at 70-017 Highway 111, Rancho MirageKids will receive themed gift bags. The Living
Continue ReadingUS Health Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra visits Coachella Valley health centers
The U.S. Health and Human Secretary Xavier Becerra visited the Coachella Valley Friday, touring local health centers including a Desert Hot Springs senior center and DAP Health in Palm Springs. Becerra began the day at Desert Hot Springs Senior Center alongside Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz. They urged the valley’s elderly to get their Covid-19 boosters
Continue ReadingDesert Recreation District shares upcoming Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos events
Desert Recreation District Community Services Coordinator Courtney Galvan discusses upcoming Halloween events and Dia De Los Muertos events. Dates and locations of events: Halloween Carnivals Indio Community Center Park October 29th Bagdouma Park October 26th Halloween Spooktacular Six events at various locations See myrecreationdistrict.com for details Trick-or-Treat ‘Roud the Trail – A Halloween Event Thousand
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