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Come join botanist Kate Harper and be amazed at how desert plants survive here in a land of extreme aridity and high temperatures. She will present a lecture on Desert Plant Adaptations in the ABDNHA Library Saturday March 9, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., followed by a field trip the... — Updated 3/5/2019

The Botany Society monthly lecture will be Monday March 11, 10 a.m. President Don Rideout will discuss his research on the desert lily. Meet in the Visitor Center Discovery Lab. The public is welcome.... — Updated 3/12/2019

Don’t miss your chance to tour the many wonderful gardens at the homes of Borrego residents Saturday March 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $30; members $20; volunteers $18. For more information, contact ABDNHA at 760-767-3098.... — Updated 3/12/2019

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 853 will be hosting the 5th Annual Auxiliary Poppy High Tea Party. This event will be at the American Legion Post 853 Sunday March 24 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a door prize, and a prize for the best decorated table. The afternoon will... — Updated 3/15/2019

The Under the Sun Foundation is launching its first edition of the Candlewood Arts Festival March 29 – 31. The festival is the first project by the non-profit organization inspired by the work of Dennis Avery. Locals and visitors will have the chance to see and understand the... — Updated 3/15/2019

Join ABF for the third installment of the Front Porch Review – A musical celebration starring Borrego’s own super talented performers Feb. 9, 10 and 11. Guaranteed a good time, all in the name of raising funds for Anza-Borrego Foundation to continue fulfilling its mission.... — Updated 2/4/2019

The food bank will be held at St. Barnabas Church Friday Feb. 15 from noon to 4 p.m., not the usual Monday due to the President’s Day holiday.... — Updated 2/12/2019

Drive around the RoadRunner Club for a fun day shopping, as they host their third annual park-wide garage sale Saturday Feb. 16 from 8 a.m. until noon. Residents will have their sale items available on their individual sites.... — Updated 2/12/2019

Don’t forget to sign up for the annual Boys and Girls Club Golf Classic, happening Friday March 1. Don’t play golf? That’s not a problem! All are invited to join and enjoy the dinner program. Tickets are only $70, which includes one complimentary drink per guest and hosted... — Updated 2/26/2019

Saturday March 2, 4 p.m. at The Mall join in on another year of fun at the Town Costume Party to celebrate the Joy of Life! ALL area businesses and service groups are welcome to hold a booth. $10 Booth fees and donations will go to the Art Guild this year for school art programs... — Updated 2/26/2019

Liar! Liar! Pants on fire! Come out to the 103rd Celebration of Peg Leg Smith Saturday March 2 at the American Legion Post 853. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs, and be prepared for a story about Peg Leg Smith, his lost gold, or the desert he roamed, told by... — Updated 2/28/2019

You have three chances to see the great performance of the “The Mousetrap” directed by George Keith at the Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center – Friday Jan. 11 7:30 p.m., Saturday Jan. 12 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 13 at 3 p.m.... — Updated 1/5/2019

Don’t miss yet another Sundowner at Rams Hill Friday Jan. 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy delicious food and raffle prizes. Admission is $10 for non-members. For more information, contact the Chamber at 760-767-5555.... — Updated 1/11/2019

Don’t forget the sixth annual Borrego Springs Film Festival held Thursday Jan. 17 to Monday Jan. 21. Tickets are sold out, but films shown on Monday are free. For more information, visit www.borregospringsfilmfestival.org.... — Updated 1/11/2019

They’re back! Sponsored by the Richard Brooke Foundation, the low-cost spaying/neutering pets mobile truck is back Monday Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. Pets eight weeks or older, pregnant or in heat are OK. Suggested donation $25. For... — Updated 1/14/2019

All are cordially invited to attend the 2019 Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon, presented by the Soroptimist International of Borrego Springs, 11:30 a.m. Sunday Jan. 27 at the de Anza Country Club. Martha Deichler and Betsy Knaak will be honored at the luncheon. There will be... — Updated 1/23/2019

Presented by the Borrego Springs Rotary Club, “A Taste of Borrego” is back! Tickets are available at Borrego Outfitters and Coldwell Banker for $90. Enjoy a night of great food from the many restaurants in Borrego Sunday Jan. 27 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at La Casa del Zorro.... — Updated 1/23/2019

The Borrego Springs Community United Methodist Church is hosting a Buy ‘n’ Sell event in their parking lot Saturday Feb. 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is also sponsoring a baked goods sale so purchase some goodies to enjoy as you shop or to take home for dessert. There... — Updated 1/31/2019

Anyone can reserve a space to sell items for the fourth annual parking lot event, held at the Borrego Springs Community United Methodist Church Feb. 2. Come and fill the parking lot with tables full of items to sell. Space rental for the sale is $20 for a 20’ X 20’ space. All... — Updated 1/31/2019

“Lift Up Your Voice and Sing” is a fun-filled opportunity to sing carols with your neighbors and friends while being entertained by Borrego’s finest musicians and actors. A program of songs and heartwarming stories will lift your spirits and add joy to the holiday season.... — Updated 12/3/2018

Join San Diego County Supervisor Bill Horn, Sheriff Bill Gore, and other special guests for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating a series of new amenities – library, park, sheriff’s office – in Borrego Springs Saturday Dec. 8 from noon to 3 p.m. Light refreshments will be... — Updated 12/3/2018

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