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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... — 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

The first Art Guild luncheon of the Season at De Anza Country Club is scheduled for noon, Wednesday, Nov. 8. Reservations and menu selection in advance are required by Wednesday Nov. 1 and can be made by calling//texting 206-713-5220 or emailing bscaartguild@gmail.com. Rossy... — Updated 11/9/2023

Complementing the “Thank Goodness for Borrego Springs: A Small Town’s History, Development and Contemporary Challenges” exhibition at The House of Borrego Springs West Gallery, is a Borrego Springs Old Timers talk and reception scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 28 at 3 p.m. in... — Updated 11/9/2023

Get those costumes on and be ready to walk around The Mall on Halloween for the annual Trunk-or-Treat, Tuesday Oct. 31, 5 p.m. If you’d like to donate candy, head on over to Graphics You Can Trust, weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Mall.... — 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

Enjoy a fun family event at the annual Harvest Festival on Saturday Oct. 28, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Christian Center (675 Weather Vane Drive). Learn more, ccborrego.com/festival.... — 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... — 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

Enjoy a free film on the big screen at the Borrego Library, Saturdays at 2 p.m. This month’s theme is “Spooky Thrillers”: 10/7 – The Others, 10/14 – The Birds, 10/21 – The Sixth Sense, 10/28 – Gremlins.... — Updated 11/9/2023

Are you interested in signing up to volunteer for the annual Borrego Days Desert Festival? Stop by the Chamber and meet coordinator Joy McBride, who is ready to answer any questions you may have, and for those already signed up, feel free to stop by and say “Hello!” Event is... — Updated 11/9/2023

At the Borrego Library on Tuesday Oct. 3 from Noon to 3 p.m., staff from the San Diego Housing Commission and County Aging & Independent Services will be setting up a resource table in the front lobby to assist with program enrollment for iPads and discounted Internet service.... — Updated 11/9/2023

Those aerobatic and talented pilots are back, so head on over to the Borrego Valley airport and look to the skies! Enjoy the stylistics of pilots from all over the world at the International Aerobatic Club Chapter 36’s annual Akrofest Competition Thursday Oct. 12 to Saturday... — Updated 11/9/2023

Celebrate the life of Thomas Keyes on Saturday Sept. 16, Noon at the Borrego Springs Resort Banquet Room. For more information, contact Ellen Fitzpatrick at graphicsyoucantrust@gmail.com or call 760-767-5791.... — Updated 9/14/2023

Save the date for the Rams Hill employment fair on Wednesday Sept. 6 and Wednesday Sept. 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. They will be holding on-site interviews in multiple departments. For more information, visit www.ramshill.com/contact-us/join-our-team/ or contact the HR department at... — Updated 9/14/2023

On Wednesday Aug. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Borrego Library will be hosting county self-services for Cal-Fresh, Medi-Cal and other program sign-ups or renewals (including EBT cards) as well as the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer’s Program for free legal advice on a range of... — Updated 9/14/2023

Join all at the Borrego Library on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. for Family Movie Night! Enjoy free snacks and a PG-rated movie for the whole family. Aug. 1: The Bad Guys Aug. 8: Sonic the Hedgehog Aug. 15: Space Jam: a New Legacy Aug. 22: Puss in Boots: the Last Wish Aug. 29:... — Updated 9/14/2023

Enjoy a free film on the big screen in the cool AC at the Borrego Library on Saturdays at 2 p.m. This month’s theme is Otherworldly Adventure: Aug. 5 – The Hobbit, Aug. 12 – Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, August 19 – Life of Pi, August 26 – Dune... — Updated 9/14/2023