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We camped in lovely Palm Canyon in November and inadvertently left a prized item. Thanks to the kind, diligent state park staff the item was miraculously recovered and sent back to us. We appreciate the help, especially from park employees Gannaway, Harris, and Rangel. They are... — Updated 2/15/2024

The Eleventh Annual Borrego Springs Film Festival will take place from January 11 – 15, 2024. The five-day festival presents screenings of selected short films, features, documentaries, animated shorts, and Hispanic/Latin films, shown in Blocks at the Borrego Springs Performing A... — Updated 2/15/2024

Rotary and OLAX (Organizacion de Latinx) will be joining forces on Friday, Dec. 15, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a fun and festive Santa and Holiday Gift Giving event at the Community Resource Center in the Mall. Not only will Santa be present, but all families can collect a gift for... — Updated 2/15/2024

Don’t miss the Christmas Bazar at the Roadrunner Clubhouse, 1010 Palm Canyon, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 16. There will be local vendors with unique handmade treasures. It is also a great opportunity to get a jump on your holiday shopping. There will also be yummy b... — Updated 2/15/2024

The Community Christmas Lessons and Carols, sponsored by the BMA, It will be at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 2680 Country Club Road and Church Lane, Saturday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. There will be a basket for contributions to the work of the BMA available at the church door. The... — Updated 2/15/2024

Steve Hunter will again present “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 2680 Country Club Road and Church Lane on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. He will tell the story of this beloved TV Christmas program, involving Jazz pianist and composer Vince Guaraldi and... — Updated 2/15/2024

On Monday, Dec. 11, the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Botany Society presents Up & Down California: Botanic highlights from two nomadic naturalists. Chloe and Trevor Van Loon will present a free talk at the UCI Reserve Room 401, which will describe their fascinating excursions... — Updated 2/15/2024

The Borrego Springs Art Guild will hold its first Luncheon of the season at Rams Hill on Thursday, Dec. 14 at noon. The cost is $30 at the door, but menu selection and reservations in advance are required by Thursday, Dec. 7. Email the Guild at bscaartguild@gmail.com or call Beth... — Updated 2/15/2024

Tickets for the Borrego Springs Performing Arts Holiday production are now on sale on line at www.BSPAC.org under the “Calendar and Ticket” tab. This year’s production of “Homegrown Holidays” features a variety of local artists and several production numbers filled with color, ch... — Updated 2/15/2024

Join us on Saturday, Dec. 9, for a day of fun celebrating our beautiful 16-acre County Park, award-winning County Library branch, and Sheriff’s Station. Activities to include: 11 a.m. – Noon: Mini Horse Visit; 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Henna and Glitter Tattoos; Noon: Food cart at Count... — Updated 2/15/2024

Go on out and support your Borrego Springs High School Basketball teams on Sunday Dec. 10, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the American Legion for a pancake breakfast fundraiser. The cost is $7 for scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, watermelon, coffee and juice.... — Updated 2/15/2024

Join the Anza-Borrego Foundation on Thursday Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for an evening lecture and Q&A online with Jim Turner to learn about the geothermal operations occurring at the Salton Sea Geothermal Field. It will be a virtual webinar, register at www.theabf.org. The cost... — Updated 2/15/2024

The Eleventh Annual Borrego Springs Film Festival will take place on January 11 – 15, 2023. The five-day festival presents selected feature films, shorts, documentaries, animated shorts, and international films, which are shown in Blocks at the Borrego Springs Performing Arts C... — Updated 2/15/2024

The Borrego Community Thanksgiving Eve Service will take place Wednesday Nov. 22, 6 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 597 Cahuilla Road, Geoff Barton, Elders Quorum President. The Borrego Ministers Association (BMA) is sponsoring this, one of the several... — Updated 11/21/2023

On Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 4 p.m., the Borrego Springs Film Institute is screening the 1962 Academy Award winning psychological thriller film “The Manchurian Candidate” at the Borrego Library. This will be followed by a talk by UCSD Professor Joel Dimsdale about his most recent boo... — Updated 11/21/2023

On Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 4 p.m. at the Borrego Library, Dr. Tom Levy will be discussing his just released book “A Desert Chiefdom and the Metal Revolution (4500-2600 BCE) – New Insights from Shiqmim, Northern Israel.... — Updated 11/9/2023

Create a sculpture of desert flora such as cactus and ocotillo using wire and beads with Paula Poole on Saturday Nov. 18, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free event held at the Community Resource Center, 587 Palm Canyon Drive. Register online today at www.borregoart... — Updated 11/9/2023

Enjoy a free film on the big screen at the Borrego Library Saturdays at 2 p.m. This month’s theme celebrates National Aviation Month: Nov. 11 – The Aviator, Nov. 18 – Catch Me If You Can, and Nov. 25 – Top Gun: Maverick.... — Updated 11/9/2023

The American Legion Post 853 will present a Veterans Day program at Christmas Circle on Saturday Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. There will be speeches, songs, prayers, a rifle volley salute and Taps. All attendees are invited back to the Post at 4515 Borrego Springs Road for a complimentary... — Updated 11/9/2023

One of the biggest bicycle races is back in Borrego! Cheer on these hardworking racers during the 6-12-24 Hour World Time Trial Championships, as they look to break and set records. Racers will be in Borrego from Friday Nov. 3 to Sunday Nov. 5.... — Updated 11/9/2023

Get your tickets now for the annual Pints 4 The Park on Saturday, Oct. 14, held for the first time at the Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center! Support our mission while enjoying tasty craft beer provided by Pure Project, scrumptious small plates by B-Side Catering... — Updated 11/9/2023

Have you marked your calendars yet? The 57th Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival will be Saturday Oct. 21 and Sunday Oct. 22, at Christmas Circle in Borrego Springs. For more information and updates, visit borregodays.com or call the Chamber at 760-767-5555 for any... — Updated 11/9/2023

On Friday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m., enjoy a film under the stars at the outdoor amphitheater across from the library! In partnership with the Borrego Springs Film Institute & County Park & Rec, watch a free screening of the family classic The Princess Bride (PG). Bring a pillow to sit... — Updated 11/9/2023

On Saturday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., come check out the solar eclipse at the library on our Poet’s Patio! There will be fun kids crafts and space-themed children’s books for giveaway. Glasses provided for safe viewing. We will also be live-streaming an eclipse bro... — Updated 11/9/2023

There will be an ecumenical blessing of animals and pets at Christmas Circle on Saturday Oct. 14, 10 a.m. Bring your pet or other animals where clergy from several of the Borrego churches will lead prayers of thanksgiving for them.... — Updated 11/9/2023