My fellow Indio residents,
These are exciting times in the City of Indio, and every month we progress into 2022 we are further setting the stage for you!
In case you missed it, we kicked off our first “Take Center Stage” event last month in Downtown Indio (Miles Avenue and Smurr Street). In time, we'll build out the location into a permanent stage, but for now, we've set up a terrific space for free entertainment, live music, food and drink trucks, games, and a whole lot of fun. The City of Indio would love to see you there every Second Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Our first event was country themed, and on Feb. 12, we'll put on a great Classic Hollywood show with the Amanda Castro band, and different music will be on tap each month. If you want to come early, grab some dinner Center Stage, and then take in a performance from Desert Theatreworks' I Ought to be in Pictures at the Indio Performing Arts Center next door. Make sure to follow the City on social media and at www.indio.org/centerstage for more details on upcoming events, including the lineup we've already got set for March.
We also celebrated the opening night of Center Stage by shining a spotlight on our growing public art collection. Colossal Cacti, a hit at the 2019 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, is now looking sharp on Smurr Street. Make sure you take a photo with it when you stop by our new Certified Farmers Market!
Yes, if you haven't heard, the Indio City Council unanimously approved a farmers market which will open with a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m. on Feb. 13. (Super Bowl Sunday! And the day before Valentine's Day, fresh flowers, hint, hint.) So before putting your feet up to watch the game, stop by the Farmers Market at 45235 Towne Street, and pick up some freshly made tortilla chips, salsa and guacamole, take part in some free yoga on the lawn, and support our renewed efforts to brush the dust off our much beloved, unique and special downtown.
You've got front-row seats to something special in Indio, and we thank you for being part of the action.
Your neighbor,
Bryan Montgomery, City Manager
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KEEP IT CLEAN, INDIO
From painting fences to trimming trees, the City of Indio is committed to setting the stage for an even more beautiful community.
City staff, councilmembers and volunteers, including a dedicated group from the Woman's Club of Indio, are spending weekends rolling up their sleeves for a series of neighborhood cleanups! Two events have already taken place, which also included education about proper sustainability practices, water conservation rebates, and free curbside pickups of trash and debris.
Neighborhoods around the city are notified ahead of time to put bulky items like old tires, broken furniture and appliances on the curb by 7 a.m., and city staff members canvass the area looking for projects to help homeowners.
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YOU 'OUGHT TO' CHECK OUT DTW'S NEW SHOW AT THE IPAC!
Desert Theatreworks continues to earn stellar reviews for its slate of shows at the Indio Performing Arts Center, including Always, Patsy Cline, with performances running to Feb. 6 and a new show picking up just five days later!
Libby Tucker heads from Brooklyn to take Hollywood by storm and her father by surprise, in Neil Simon's I Ought to be in Pictures, running from Feb. 11 to March 13 at the Indio Performing Arts Center (45175 Fargo Street).
SHOWTIMES:
February 11 – March 13, 2022
Thursdays-Saturdays: 7:30 p.m.
Sundays: 2:00 p.m.
RUNTIME: 90 minutes with a 15-minute intermission.
Tickets are from $26 to $40 and are available at the box office Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. by calling 760-980-1455, or always online at www.dtworks.org.
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FUN IN FEBRUARY WITH DESERT REC DISTRICT
FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Beauty & the Beast on Friday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m.
Open to the whole family!
Indio Community Center Park (45-871 Clinton Street)
No registration necessary. Bring your chairs, blankets and snacks.
Please note: If there is inclement weather the event may have to be rescheduled.
VALENTINE'S CRAFT EVENT
Open to Youth 5 – 14 Years of Age
Outdoors at Indio Community Center, 45-871 Clinton Street
Various Valentine's Day crafts and handmade card
Saturday, February 12, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
DESERT RECREATION FOUNDATION BOWLING TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER
Proceeds help provide Parks & Recreation Access to All
March 16, 2022 at Fantasy Lanes in Indio
Raffles – Prizes – 50/50 Drawing
$500 per team of up to 5 bowlers
$100 for individual bowler
DRD is partnering with the City of Indio and expanding services of the Indio Teen Center, with plans to offer a variety of activities such as: Prom Dress Giveaway, Rhythm Class, Adaptive/Therapeutic Sport & Recreation, Yoga, Youth Sports Programs that include T-Ball, Football Clinics, and Basketball to name a few. To register for programs, please visit MyRecreationDistrict.com. There are also incredible amenities available to use at the Indio Teen Center, visit indio.org/teencenter to learn more.
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JOIN US CENTER STAGE EVERY SECOND SATURDAY!
Second Saturdays · Center Stage is on in 3, 2, 1! Join the City of Indio every Second Saturday at our Outdoor Living Room at the corner of Smurr Street and Miles Avenue for family friendly fun, and free entertainment from 5 to 9 p.m.
Deets & Seats: Free for all ages. Dress for the weather, and bring a blanket and lawn chairs (or stand up at some of our hand-crafted tables embellished by some of Indio's talented artisans from the CV Arts Center).
February 12: Classic Hollywood! Featuring live music from the Amanda Castro Band, DJ Marquee, tailgating area with games for kids, cornhole by Desert 4 baggers, a walkabout area with food and drink, plus a mobile taproom from LQ Brewery
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MILES AVENUE PIPELINE PROJECT UNDERWAY
Construction is currently underway for the Indio Water Authority’s water pipeline project along Miles Avenue from Monticello Avenue to Sedona Drive. Work is slated for completion by March 2022, prior to the upcoming festivals. Work will primarily occur between 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hours may vary, subject to City permit, with advance notice.
Traffic delays may occur during construction, and drivers are encouraged to plan accordingly.
The project entails the construction of approximately 3,700 linear feet of 18-inch pipeline along Miles Avenue to increase water pressure and provide additional fire flow capacity within the service area. This is part of IWA’s ongoing efforts to maintain its water system to better serve customers and to ensure water system reliability.
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CHECKING OUT THE INDIO LIBRARY!
Drop by the Indio Library (200 Civic Center Mall) for the following events this month:
BILINGUAL STORY TIME: Every Monday 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
HOMEWORK HELP FOR K-12: Every Monday 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Ages 2-5, every Wednesday 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
ANIMAE CLUB: Ages 13-17, every Saturday 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Thursday, February 10 & Thursday, February 24 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.:
Five Learning Corners, ages 3-5. Various STEAM activities for children to create, experiment, and learn.
CLOSURE: Monday, February 21 for President's Day
The Riverside County Library System’s Literacy Services are made possible through the generous dedication and passion of volunteer tutors. There are many opportunities for volunteering, including one-on-one tutoring or small group classes, either in person or virtually. Some small group classes include English Conversation Club, which is an informal way for adult English learners to practice their English skills, and Citizenship Preparation, which focuses on helping adult learners prepare for the U.S. Citizenship test and interview.
The library supports tutors with training and resources, so no teaching experience is needed. Services cover the entire Riverside County area, but the need is great locally, in the Coachella Valley. Become involved in your community through volunteering at the Indio Library, if you are over the age of 18.
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INDIO BUSINESS: FEATURING AMERICA'S BEST CONTACTS & EYEGLASSES
Indio Business is a recurring feature of Indio Live, showcasing the stories that make our City's small business operators so special. To nominate a business, email news@indio.org.
Who: Cynthia Lopez Urbina, General Manager of the brand-new America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses location in Indio.
What: Lopez Urbina was part of the first America's Best location to open in the Coachella Valley in 2018. “Our new location makes it more convenient for all those patients and customers who used to commute from as far away from Blythe, the Salton Sea and further for a pair of glasses," said Lopez Urbina.
Advice to others: My advice would be not to neglect your eyes!" offers Lopez Urbina. "If you get headaches, dry or itchy eyes, or see wiggly lines or flashes, see an optometrist -- they can help identify vision problems and beyond that, recommend if something concerning needs to be discussed with your general doctor. Also, WEAR SUNGLASSES with UV protection!! Especially if you work outdoors. Here in the desert, the sun is so harsh that using sunglasses can prevent early cataracts."
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FROM BANNERS TO BAGS!
Fans of the City of Indio's 90th anniversary logo have another chance to commemorate the milestone in a truly sustainable manner. Rather than throwing out dozens of vinyl street pole banners after the year passed, the City found a way to upcycle them.
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FEBRUARY AT THE CV HISTORY MUSEUM
A number of activities are taking place this spring at the CV History Museum. From a Jr. Historians program for kids, to a Gardens & Railway Project!
LIVING HISTORY FESTIVAL
The elementary school students of CV History Museum’s Junior Historian Program will present a unique performance that spotlights local historical figures during the Living History Festival on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, from 3:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. at the CV History Museum at 82-616 Miles Avenue.
JAPANESE GARDEN REDEDICATION CEREMONY & SPRING FESTIVAL
CV History Museum’s Japanese Memorial Garden Redesign & Restoration Project has been completed. Mark your calendar for the special Rededication Ceremony & Spring Festival on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the CV History Museum to celebrate.
GARDENS & RAILWAY PROJECT
The “Pacific Command” MREX 2524 is coming to the museum! Built in 1950 by the Budd Company for Union Pacific Railroad, this historic railway car was acquired by the Coachella Valley Historical Society, Inc., in 2021. For information, contact Mayra Garcia at mayra@cvhm.org or (760) 342-6651. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS
For those with a passion for local history, volunteer opportunities are available at the museum. To inquire about opportunities, please visit CVHM.com/volunteer. Or contact Mayra Garcia at mayra@cvhm.org or (760) 342-6651.
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BUILDING FOR OUR FUTURE
Officials from around the state of California gathered on Jan. 15 to break ground on a new $75 million Juvenile and Family Courthouse in Indio. The new Courthouse will replace a two-courtroom function from the existing Juvenile Court, absorb two-courtrooms from family division at existing Larson Justice Center, and provide one new judgeship. The current building on Oasis Street was built in 1955, and identified by the state as the highest-priority courthouse project in California.
Construction of the new 55,255 square foot Indio Juvenile and Family Courthouse is expected to be completed in spring 2024.
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CONNECT WITH VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT
Valley Sanitary District is working to improve the way it engages with customers – from how it delivers messages to how often – and is conducting a survey to gain that input.
The District collects and treats wastewater providing service to roughly 82,000 people within a 19.5-square-mile territory in Indio.
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FUELING UP INDIO
Local officials who advocate for clean fuels technology gathered at SunLine Transit Agency’s Indio facility on Jan. 19, 2022 to celebrate the installation of a new Liquid Hydrogen Pump that will allow the Agency to fuel its fuel cell bus fleet with hydrogen through this new mobile solution.
The capability of fueling hydrogen fuel cell buses in SunLine’s clean fuels fleet at its Indio facility is key to the Agency’s operational goal of converting all vehicles to zero-emissions by 2035 – five years ahead of the deadline set by state mandates. Just one fuel cell bus can save hundreds of tons of greenhouse gases each year, which is equivalent to taking 29 cars off the road or planting 5,600 trees.
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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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