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Don’t miss the next Sundowner at Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort in the Big Horn Bar & Grill Friday Dec. 14 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Izon Eden featuring Dayton Borders and Patty Holley will provide live music. There will be great food, drinks, raffles, Christmas Carols, family fun,... — Updated 12/12/2018

Borrego Springs Little League is back, so don’t forget to sign up your children! The first sign ups will be Saturday Dec. 15 from noon to 3 p.m. at Christmas Circle. Please bring proof of residency and birth certificate. Make checks payable to BSLL, cash is accepted.... — Updated 12/12/2018

The RoadRunner Club residents will be setting out 3,000 luminaries throughout the Park on Christmas Eve, Monday Dec. 24. All are invited to drive through the Park and enjoy the spirit of the season.... — Updated 12/20/2018

Friday Dec. 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the ABDNHA library, join retired biology professor “birdman” Hal Cohen for this fascinating and topical program, as he presents a lecture on is the Salton Sea really for the birds or is it going, going, and soon to be gone? In... — Updated 12/25/2018

A rededication ceremony of the Ocotillo Wells Jim B. Robison Veterans Memorial (the Cross) will be held Wednesday Jan. 2 from noon to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $9 per person. The guest VIP is Brett P. Reistad, National Commander of the American Legion, and it includes a no-host... — Updated 12/29/2018

Come celebrate Dia de los Muertos Friday Nov. 2 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the former Ocotillo Boutique right next to Big Horn Fudge. Enjoy altars, elementary dance club, singing by 2018 Miss Borrego Dennise Cecena, and more!... — Updated 11/2/2018

The Borrego Springs Birders will meet from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday Nov. 5 at Christmas Circle, and bird the local hot spots.... — Updated 11/2/2018

Enjoy your night at the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce sponsored Sundowner held at Pablito’s Friday Nov. 16 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be live entertainment, delicious food, raffles, and drinks. Admission is $10 for non-members. For more information, contact the... — Updated 11/14/2018

The Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center will be holding their opening gala in The Center Courtyard 6:30 p.m. Saturday Nov. 17 Judy Taylor and her Wild Oats All Girl Band with Sue Palmer will entertain all.... — Updated 11/14/2018

Don’t miss the seventh annual Fall Fashion Preview at Borrego Outfitters, held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Nov. 17 at the Outfitters. Stop by for refreshments, and see the team strut their stuff in new fall fashions. For more information, contact 760-767-... — Updated 11/14/2018

The Senior Center will be having its Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon Wednesday Nov. 21. Call in your reservations by 1:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at 760-767-3116. Seniors suggested donation is $6, non-seniors $6.75. Turkey and all the trimmings!... — Updated 11/19/2018

The Botany Society Fall Festival Plant Sale will be Nov. 23 in front of the State Park Store at The Mall at 9 a.m. until sold out. On Saturday Nov. 24, Jon Rebman Botany Curator at the San Diego Natural History Museum will speak about fern diversity in San Diego at the VC... — Updated 11/19/2018

All are invited to celebrate the season with ABDNHA at their famous member appreciation Chili Fest Saturday Dec. 1, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy a variety of homemade chili, corn bread, and desserts. Arrive early! The first 50 guests receive a special door prize.... — Updated 11/28/2018

Bring in the holiday season with a Sacred Christmas Community Concert held at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. Concerts will be held on Saturday Dec. 1 7:30 p.m., and Sunday Dec. 2, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. There will be a free will offering received with all proceeds going to the... — Updated 11/28/2018

Support Borrego Springs High School’s Dream Club at a yard sale, which will help raise funds for scholarships, Sunday Dec. 2 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., held at the home of Andrea Taylor – 3166 Broken Arrow Road. All items are by donation, and purchases are also by donation. For... — Updated 11/28/2018

At 1 p.m. Saturday Oct. 6, audition for multiple roles in the upcoming shows, put on by the BSPAC. Auditions in the theater lobby. Roles available for: The Christmas Show, The Mousetrap, and Nunsense the Mega Musical.... — Updated 10/5/2018

Akrofest is back in Borrego, and you don’t want to miss some of the action. The air show is open to the public at the Borrego Valley Airport Friday and Saturday Oct. 12 and 13. A practice session begins Thursday Oct. 11. The event starts at approximately at 8 a.m. on all three... — Updated 10/5/2018

The monthly Sundowner’s are back, presented by the Chamber of Commerce. Catch the first at the Borrego Valley Airport Friday Oct. 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Izon Eden will be there to rock the night away!... — Updated 10/5/2018

The Miss Borrego Pageant will be held Saturday Oct. 13 in the Borrego Springs High School gym. Seven fabulous young ladies will compete for the chance at earning scholarship money, and be a representative for Borrego Springs. For more information, contact Sylvana Meeks at... — Updated 10/11/2018

The Stout Research Center will be open for tours Saturday Oct. 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. At the Stout Research Center Paleontology Laboratory, visitors will see actual fossils collected and prepared – from tiny bones seen under a... — Updated 10/18/2018

Join us for the third annual Pints 4 the Park Saturday Oct. 20, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Excellent beer, tasty snacks, and live music. Sponsored by Borrego Outfitters, Nickel Beer, Carmelita’s, Frederick’s, The Roadkill Band, and Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce. All proceeds... — Updated 10/18/2018

Celebrate the start of Borrego Days weekend at the kickoff party held at the Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy music from Borrego’s favorite, Izon Eden! All are welcome!... — Updated 10/18/2018

Have some tasty smoked brisket, sides, and dessert for just $10 at the American Legion Dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., held at Post 853 Saturday Oct. 20. Live music begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Dale Jones at alpost853@gmail.com or by phone at... — Updated 10/18/2018

August registration for the Borrego Springs Region 1529 AYSO will be Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Aug. 26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the elementary school computer room. Payment plans are available. To register, go to www.ayso1529.org or contact Jake Perry at... — Updated 9/6/2018

What a sweet deal! Buy any three books and get a free ice cream float, thanks to the Friends of the Borrego Library. Head over there Sept. 8 from 10 am. to 1 p.m.... — Updated 9/6/2018