June 29, 2022

CHAMBER WEEKLY

Chamber of Commerce OPEN Monday through Friday - 10 AM until 2 PM Call 760-767-5555 or BorregoChamberDirector@gmail.com

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Chamber of Commerce Chamber will be closed on the 4th of July 56th Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival October 22 -23, 2022 Chamber Certified Farmer's Market will return on November 4, 2022 For vendor site information email borregochamberdirector@gmail.com

Executive Directors Notes By Franҫoise Rhodes         From all of us at the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce we wish you a safe and fun holiday. Please remember that fireworks are illegal in San Diego County, its's just too dry out there, and law enforcement will be on the watch for illegal use. The Chamber will reopen on Tuesday - July 5. Happy 4th of July!

NEW**President's Club Video Feature ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Watts New Under The Sun... click here to watch!

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My office is here to serve. We have an experienced, responsive District 5 team that’s here to help. You can contact me at Jim.Desmond@sdcounty.ca.gov. Please join the Office of Supervisor Jim Desmond to informally discuss the proposed placement of Sexually Violent Predator Michael Martinez in Borrego Springs.   Wednesday, June 29, 2022 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Borrego Springs Library Community Room 2580 Country Club Rd, Borrego Springs, CA 92004   Please note this is an informal meeting for Borrego Springs residents to learn about the court process. We will also be sharing information on how to best address the court regarding the proposed placement. (This discussion will only be about the home on Running M...Thank You)

Borrego in the News 5 Planet Alignment - Best Places for Viewing

Restaurant Members Summer Dining Schedule Bighorn Fudge Company / Closed - reopening October 1 / 760-767-7782 Borrego Springs Resort & Spa - Arches Restaurant / Open Wednesday -Sunday All Summer / 760-767-5700 Calico's / Hours may be limited in June and July - Closed in August / 760- 767-7747 Carlee's / Open Year Round / 760-767-3262 Coyote Steakhouse / Closed through summer, reopens in October / 760-767-7400 Kendall's Cafe / Open Year Round / 760-767-3491 La Casa Del Zorro / Open for dinner Year Round / 760-767-0100 Palm Canyon Hotel / Closed May through October / 760-767-5341 Propeller Bar & Grill / Open Thursday - Saturday All Summer / 760-767-7454 Rams Hill Golf Club / Closes June 5, reopening November 1 / 760-767-3500 Red Ocotillo / Open Year Round - Hours/days may be limited / 760-767-7400

Are You Eligible for Cal Fresh Benefits? CalFresh is a supplemental nutrition program for families and individuals who meet certain income guidelines. The program is designed to reduce food insecurity and increase food budgets to improve participant’s access to fresh and healthy food. CalFresh plays a critical role in filling that need, with 354,204 people in San Diego County currently receiving the benefit, up 6.8% from a year earlier. Maximum monthly amounts for qualifying households range from $250 for a single person to $835 for a household of four an up to $1,316 for a household of seven. In addition to attending one of the upcoming events, San Diegans can also apply for CalFresh online at GetCalFresh.org and MyBenefitsCalWIN.org, or by calling 2-1-1 San Diego. For more information about CalFresh, visit the County’s CalFresh page.

SDG&E Information The price SDG&E pays for electricity and natural gas is the exact same price our customers are charged. There is no markup of any kind and SDG&E makes no profit on energy procurement. There are no quick fixes for lowering the cost of energy but SDG&E provides several programs for those needing payment assistance. Learn more at sdge.com/assistance. To learn more about SDG&E’s energy pricing, visit sdgeratesinfo.com

Seeking Nominations to Honor Remarkable Teens in the Region Deadline September 15, 2022 Nomination info

Do you have an awesome photo you'd like to share with the community? Send it to borregochamberdirector@gmail.com and see if your photo is featured in our next eblast. If you'd like photo credits include your name;-) Thank you Linda Graves

Many of the streets in Borrego Springs are named after the brands (used on branding irons) of past ranches in the area. Can you name this street? Send your answer to: borregochamberdirector@gmail.com (If there is more than one correct answer we'll draw a winner)

Brain Teaser Question: I can be hot, I can be cold, I can run and I can be still, I can be hard and I can be soft, what am I? You'll find the answer towards the bottom of the eblast!

Brain Teaser Answer!  Answer: Water

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