Recreation & LeisurePLACES TO VISITCove Communities/Anita B. Richmond Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert 71-701 Gerald Ford Drive Located in Rancho Mirage, the Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert offers children of all ages inventive and interactive exhibits and programs. The museum inspires and promotes intellectual curiosity and self-expression, encouraging children to learn about themselves and the world around them by exploring the natural environment and the community. The museum also serves as a resource to the community through the development of special programs and collaborations with other organizations. Whether you are planning a special event, meeting or party, the museum is a great environment to better understand your child's interests and discover new ways to encourage their natural curiosity. Rancho Mirage Public Library 71-100 Highway 111 Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 10 a.m., children and their parents or grandparents are welcome to enjoy the many programs of picture book stories and simple craft projects available at the Rancho Mirage Public Library. Details are available at www.ranchomiragelibrary.org/kids/. Preregistration is not required and there is no fee. In addition, the Rancho Mirage Public Library regularly offers after hours music events, programs and exhibits for all ages. Visit the Library home page at www.ranchomiragelibrary.org for calendar information throughout the year. RECREATIONRancho Mirage Speakers' Series Dynamic Personalities Each year, the City presents the Rancho Mirage Speakers' Series which appeals to a wide-range of interests. Speakers entertain and lecture at the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower Medical Center. Lectures begin at 7:30 p.m. Series tickets go on sale November 16 at Rancho Mirage City Hall. Rancho Mirage residents are mailed information about the series each fall before tickets go on sale. Past guests have included:
Rancho Mirage Cultural Commission Concerts The Cultural Commission proudly presents fabulous concerts each spring and fall. Healthy Living Lectures, Classes and Support Groups Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage Eisenhower Medical Center, in Rancho Mirage, offers several free services for desert residents. Counseling on Medicare issues and health insurance claims are available to members of the Center for Healthy Living, along with free blood pressure checks and low cost blood tests. To become a member and to learn how to take advantage of the many services being offered, Call (760) 568-1234. Ongoing classes at Eisenhower include Yoga, Pilates, Cardio-Ton, T'ai Chi Chih, Qigong, Senior Stretch and a variety of orthopedic classes including Aqua Cardio and Water Aerobics. Most classes, lectures and support groups are available free to the public, however reservations are required. To view the complete activities calendar, visit: www.emc.org Ongoing Events and Activities for Adults and Children Rancho Mirage Public Library Numerous events and activities are available for adults and children at the Rancho Mirage Public Library, located at 71-100 Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage. Visit their website at www.ranchomiragelibrary.org for an ongoing calendar of what's going on. Telephone: 341-READ Fourth of July Celebration Palm Desert Civic Center Park Each year, the City of Rancho Mirage is a proud sponsor of the spectacular July 4th event that takes place at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park. The program generally begins around 7:15 p.m. with a concert in the park, followed by fireworks around 9:00 p.m. which run for approximately 30 minutes. The park is located at the NE corner of San Pablo and Fred Waring Drive in Palm Desert. Restaurant Rendezvous Showcasing the fabulous restaurants of Rancho Mirage October 2008 For more information about Restaurant Rendezvous of Rancho Mirage, call the Chamber of Commerce at (760) 568-9351Citywide Neighborhood Clean-ups Twice a Year on Saturdays Each year the City offers residents an opportunity to participate in a spring and fall clean-up event to discard large bulky items or landscaping debris. These are the perfect times of year to clean out the garage, backyard or tackle a landscaping project. Special brochures announcing curbside collection (appointment only) or designated drop-off sites in the City are mailed out to residents prior to each event. The brochures also announce the availability of Household Hazardous Waste or Electronic Waste collections. Rancho Mirage Art Affaire November at Whitewater Park The City's Community Parks and Recreation Commission presents the Richard & Annette Bloch Highway 111 & Frank Sinatra Drive Whitewater Park 71-560 San Jacinto Drive Michael S. Wolfson Park DaVall & Frank Sinatra Magnesia Falls Neighborhood Park Indian Trail & Mirage Road Blixseth Mountain Park Mirage Road Palm Desert Community Center 43900 San Pablo Avenue Family YMCA of the Desert 43-930 San Pablo Avenue Legends Fields 43-900 San Pablo Avenue Big League Dreams Sports Park 33-700 Date Palm Drive |
