Good to meet you, friends of Indio!
I'm Brooke Beare, the city's Director of Communications and Marketing, headlining this month's Indio Live to shine a spotlight on some of the fun projects you're seeing around town, and right here in the city's e-newsletter.
You might remember more than a year ago we asked for your help in identifying the city's strengths and weaknesses, our missed chances, and even more importantly, our opportunities to energize the desert's original downtown. Cue the applause- for yourself! Thank you to the more than 1,300 people who helped get us ready for our next act.
What does that mean? You'll start to see evidence of your contributions to our research around town. From the way we design our parks, to the events and festivals we hold year-round. From the art that gets installed in public places, to the uniforms we wear, Indio's identity really gets top billing.
We're maximizing what we know to make our city shine to our more than 91K residents, thousands of businesses, dozens of schools, and millions of visitors. If this is where you see your future, we'll help you get there. Thanks for joining us, center stage.
Brooke
bbbeare@indio.org
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Spotlighting Sarbalé Ke
The Pritzker Architecture Prize is considered THE most prestigious award for living architects 'whose work demonstrates a combination of those qualities of talent, vision and commitment.' For the first time in history, it was awarded to a Black architect. We are proud to honor Francis Kéré's achievements here in Indio through his fascinating piece Sarbalé Ke, which means 'House of Celebration.' Sarbalé Ke was first featured at the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, and was relocated to Dr. Carreon Park in 2021.
"Francis (Kéré) was interested in the piece having another life," said Paul Clemente, Coachella Art Director. "So it was a logical fit that the city turned...what was formerly a dirt lot into a big park with this as the centerpiece."
"We created a piece that was meant to be temporary, so later on to see it have a permanent use to serve a community in a beautiful park I feel honor, and it is great. It is great," said Kéré.
The city of Indio chronicled the rebuilding of Sarbalé Ke in a video, which is now available on YouTube, and includes an interview with Kéré about keeping the artwork in Indio.
Check out Sarbalé Ke and make sure to tag @CityofIndio when you post on social media!
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Join us Center Stage Every Second Saturday |
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On May 14, celebrate the Golden Oldies and the Big Band sounds of Frank Sinatra with Disneyland's Jazz Cartel at the City of Indio's 2nd Saturdays · Center Stage.
With a different theme each month, May's 2nd Saturdays event includes free live music plus delicious local food and brews! Enjoy tailgate party games such as corn hole, giant Jenga, yard pong and bag toss, and much more in the City of Indio’s ‘Outdoor Living Room.’ For all ages! Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating.
Location: Downtown Indio at Smurr & Miles
Time: May 14 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. FREE admission.
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DRD's Eggstravaganza
Raffles, face painting, children’s activities like potato sack racing, hula hoop contests, photos with the Easter Bunny, and of course, Easter Egg hunts!
Grouped by ages: 2 – 4, 5 – 7, and 8 – 12 years of age. Parents are not allowed in hunt areas. *Those under two years of age will be given eggs at the information table, while supplies last.
Location: Indio Community Center Park (45-871 Clinton St.)
Time: Saturday, April 16 at 11 a.m. FREE admission.
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Family Movie Night
Bring your chairs and enjoy a fun night at the Indio Community Center Park, as the City of Indio, Desert Recreation District and the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce present Spiderman, No Way Home. This free movie night is appropriate for all ages!
Location: Indio Community Center Park (45-871 Clinton St.)
Time: April 22 at 7:30 p.m. FREE admission.
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Location: Indio Performing Arts Center (45175 Fargo St.)
Ticket info & details: Season tickets and discounted packaging are currently available. Visit Dtworks.org or call 760-980-1465 to purchase tickets.
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DTW Ushers in Season Number 10 |
Desert Theatreworks is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a variety of plays and musicals for the 2022-23 season at the Indio Performing Arts Center. Featuring five plays and five musicals, the upcoming season will truly have something for everyone, including comedies, classic dramas, contemporary musicals, lighthearted holiday classics and full-scale musical extravaganzas. In addition to the new season, DTW will also offer programming throughout the summer, including their popular Kidsworks summer program for youth.
Desert Theatreworks puts its own immersive twist on Little Shop of Horrors through April 10, then premieres a new and timely adaptation of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner on April 22.
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Certified Farmers Market
Certified produce, fresh hot and cold chef-prepared foods, artisan goods such as handmade wood and leather gifts, stationery, soap, jewelry, candles and other crafted items are sold in a picturesque outdoor market at 45235 Towne Street in downtown Indio every Sunday.
The market also includes FREE yoga on the lawn at 10 a.m. and free story reading opportunities for little listeners. Live music, artisan demonstrations in a family friendly atmosphere encouraging relaxation and support of fresh, locally made, farm to table items.
Mariachi performances every second Sunday. Check out all the activities by following the market @IndioCFM on Facebook and Instagram.
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The Circle Theatre Acting Company presents Alan Menken's The Little Mermaid.
Location: Indio High School Performing Arts Center (41-750 Avenue 46)
Time: April 7, 8 & 9 at 7 p.m. and April 9 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
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History Hunters
The Coachella Valley History Museum’s “History Hunters” meet every last Tuesday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the museum’s Pioneer Hall. Meetings feature local history, artifacts, and speakers. For more information, contact Linda Beal at 760-250-8927.
Junior Historians Program
Junior Historians is a dynamic after-school program for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders that includes hands-on activities and beloved old-fashioned games in a safe and encouraging environment. From April 4, 2022, to May 25, 2022, Junior Historians will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the CV History Museum. (No class April 18 and 20.) Registration is $50 per student and includes all 7 weeks, snacks, and materials. To register, visit cvhm.org/education. Those interested in volunteering should contact Blair Karp at jr.historians@cvhm.org.
Mindfulness at the Museum
This new monthly brown bag lunch event allows attendees to deepen their understanding of local agriculture, its nutritional benefits for personal health, food history, and mindful eating. Starting April 4th, these events are every first Monday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and are free to attend. April 4th’s session will be led by Michelle Borthwick, a leading Keto Customization Expert & Coach for women. Attendees also get access to the museum campus for one hour after the event at no charge.
Location: Coachella Valley History Museum (82-616 Miles Ave.)
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What's New Indio?
From new housing, to new retail, restaurants and office buildings, we are busier than ever! Driving around the city, as ground gets graded and walls go up, you might be curious about the development happening In(dio) this month:
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West side of Jefferson Street between Highway 111 & Avenue 48 (Arroyo Crossing- Affordable multi-family development)
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NE of Jackson Street & Avenue 50 (Coco Palms- preliminary plans for a 173 home subdivision approved by Planning Commission)
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SW of Madison Street & Highway 111 (Madison Pointe - specific plan being processed)
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Varner Rd. west of Jefferson (Unicars Honda CPO dealership- building plans under review)
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COD Breaks Ground on Indio Campus Expansion
College of the Desert and community leaders gathered on March 14 to break ground on an Indio campus construction project that will allow for more than double the current enrollment when it is ready for occupancy in 2024.
A new, three-story instructional building will accommodate growing student demand in the eastern Coachella Valley. The 67,000-gross-square-foot expansion will feature classrooms, a café, offices, science labs, a student success services center, open study and collaboration areas, and a pavilion connecting it to the existing campus building.
Construction is expected to be complete in Fall 2023. The space will be fully operational in Spring 2024 and accommodate an additional 5,000 students.
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IPD Saving Lives with Narcan Training
The Indio Police Department has consistently advocated and fostered working relationships with other agencies to help meet the needs of our residents, and it's paying off in life-saving ways! In November 2021, Indio Police led a partnership with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to establish a local supply of Narcan (Naloxone) nasal spray at no cost to IPD. Following the shipment, IPD also shared a portion with the Palm Springs Police Department. The department has now trained our front-line officers to identify a suspected opioid overdose and subsequently administer the Naloxone nasal spray.
Since the start of the Naloxone Deployment Program, IPD officers have used the nasal spray to save four lives of Indio residents who could have overdosed on opioids. Programs like this reaffirm the Indio Police Department's motto to our residents and visitors, "Our Community… Our Commitment."
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State Mortgage Relief Available to Local Homeowners
Homeowners who missed or are behind on mortgage payments to their primary homes because of financial hardships during the pandemic may be eligible to receive individual grants of up to $80,000.
This opportunity for California residents, offered through the California Mortgage Relief Program, and administered by the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA), is not a loan, and does not require repayment.
Since the program’s inception in 2021, only 49 homeowners in Riverside County have taken advantage of the grant, including only four in the entire Coachella Valley, showing a need for increased awareness of the benefits of the program.
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Simplifying Vacation Rentals in Indio
As part of Indio's recently adopted Short Term Rental (STR) Ordinance, the city has rolled out a 24/7 STR hotline and online complaint portal www.indio.org/codeviolation. If you need to report an active complaint about a vacation rental such as a loud party call (760) 541-4222. Provide the vacation rental property address, describe the disturbance, and most importantly, be a good neighbor! If you have any non-active complaints, such as suspicion of an unlicensed STR, you can report via the portal www.indio.org/codeviolation.
The new ordinance sets evening quiet hours from 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, and 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. No outside music and loud use of outside amenities are allowed during the quiet hours. Overnight occupancy is two people per bedroom plus four. Daytime occupancy limits: lots less than 14,500 sq. feet is 24 people. Lots greater than 14,500 sq. feet is 40 people. Special Events permits are required for all commercial parties and events.
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Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event
As part of our commitment to care for our planet in the month of April, the City of Indio has partnered with Riverside County to provide a place to drop off your household toxic and hazardous waste for free.
Acceptable items include paint, sharps, fluorescent tubes, used motor oil, used filters, antifreeze and hydraulic fluids, batteries, aerosol cans, corrosive acids, fertilizers, pool chemicals and more! For full details go to www.rcwaste.org.
Location: Indio Water Authority/Corporate Yard (83101 Ave. 45)
Time: Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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IID's Weatherization Program
Imperial Irrigation District has launched its Residential Weatherization Program for 2022, an opportunity for customers to receive no-cost services that can help save energy and money.
Participating IID electric customers can receive up to $1,000 in energy saving services and equipment to help reduce heating and cooling costs while boosting their home’s comfort level. (Up to $1,500 in energy saving services for customers currently enrolled in IID’s income qualified Residential Energy Assistance Program-REAP).
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News from Indio Water Authority
Let’s celebrate Earth Day on April 22 by conserving water! Earth Day is an annual celebration around the world to raise awareness to protect the Earth’s natural resources for future generations. Remember, water is a limited natural resource and we all need to do our part to conserve. According to the website “Save Our Water,” keeping showers under 5 minutes can save 12.5 gallons per shower when using a water-efficient showerhead.
Here are other water saving tips:
- Running full loads in the washer can save up to 45 gallons per load.
- Turning off the faucet when brushing your teeth can save up to 8 gallons per person per day.
- Investing in water efficient appliances and toilets can save up to 35 gallons per day.
- Installing drought-tolerant landscaping can cut water use by 30%.
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Mosquito Awareness Week is April 17-23
Our desert is warming up, and that means mosquito season is just around the corner. California Mosquito Awareness Week is April 17-23. Staff for the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District will be out and about passing out educational materials and giveaway items to remind you to protect yourself and your family from mosquito-borne illness.
Mosquitoes can lay eggs in just a tablespoon of water. Plant saucers under outdoor plants are the most common breeding source. Dump and drain standing water in all containers: outdoor plants and saucers, bird baths, buckets, tires, and outside toys to guarantee you don’t have mosquitoes developing in your yard. Remember to scrub containers weekly to remove eggs. For more visit www.cvmosquito.org.
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Indio Boulevard Bridge Seismic Retrofit
As part of the on-going seismic retrofit of the Indio Boulevard Bridge over the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel, the City of Indio has closed westbound Indio Boulevard between Clinton Street and Madison Street through April 8, 2022. Eastbound Indio Boulevard will remain open. Drivers should take alternate routes when possible. Please direct any questions regarding traffic to City of Indio Public Works at (760) 391-4017.
Miles Avenue Water Improvement Project
The Indio Water Authority has a construction project underway along Miles Avenue, from Monticello Avenue to Sedona Drive. The work will entail the installation of 3,700 linear feet of 18-inch diameter pipeline to increase water pressure and provide additional fire flow capacity in the west part of the City’s water service area. Construction is slated for completion by April 8. Get weekly project updates at www.indio.org/milespipeline.
CV Link
The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) is building the next segment of CV Link in the City of Indio. Crews will be paving the concrete pathway along the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel levee. Businesses and residents near the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel from Monroe Street to Jackson Street may experience construction related noise and vibrations through April 22. For more information, email info@coachellavalleylink.com.
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You CAN Make a Difference
No appointments are needed for Coachella Animal Network's monthly low-cost licensing, vaccine and microchipping clinics, thanks to a partnership with the City of Indio, Animal Action League and Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Low cost spay and neuter is also available with an appointment. Indio residents can call (760) 848-4284 for more information.
Location: ABC Recovery Center (44359 Palm Street)
Time: Spay & Neuter Clinic, April 6 & 7, $25 with appointment. Licensing, vaccines and microchipping from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 7. $11 rabies shot, $16 microchipping, $12 DA2PP+CV, $16 Bordatella
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FIND Food Bank’s 12th Annual TELETHON to Fight Child Hunger
FIND Food Bank distributed a total of 22 million meals to the Coachella Valley and Hi-Desert last year. Their trucks delivered healthy groceries directly into Indio neighborhoods at four Mobile Markets located throughout the city, including at the Mathis Brothers Furniture supersite that currently serves 650 households monthly. FIND also helps supply local food pantries and soup kitchens like Martha’s Village and Kitchen and Coachella Valley Rescue Mission with 75 to 100 percent of their food supply.
During the LIVE Television Broadcast, high school groups will showcase their talents and raise their voices to support their peers facing food insecurity.
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Learn more about the projects happening in the City of Indio by attending Council and Commission Meetings. See the full schedule of upcoming and past meetings, agendas and meeting videos here.
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In Indio, the desert's largest and fastest growing city, we've set the stage for business growth. We’ve earned our City of Festivals name, welcoming nearly 1.4 million visitors every year to world famous celebrations of art, food, and music. More than 90,000 residents enjoy life in Indio with nationally recognized public safety services, exceptional schools, great parks and senior and teen centers. Here, you will find opportunity in every direction, and a youthful, growing community to support your success. Take center stage in Indio. |
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City of Indio |100 Civic Center Mall | (760) 391-4000
information@indio.org | www.indio.org
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