Borrego Days is Coming Soon!

Rams Hill COO Harry Turner, Borrego Springs Unified School District Superintendent Mark Stevens, Rams Hill CEO Shannon Smith, Borrego Village Association Vice President Jim Wermers, Rams Hill / Borrego Community Builders Director of Development & Construction Rodney Bruce, Borrego Springs Community Resource Center Executive Director Martha Deichler, Borrego Water District Board of Directors Diane Johnson, Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce President Kirit Patel and founding member of OLAX Borrego Springs Esmeralda Lopez-Garcia.

Explore Summer Novas at The Gallery at The Palms, May 3–Sept 28. Featuring Rebecca Duckworth, Debbie Gallerani, and Tom Bertolotti. Artist reception May 3.

Experience olive oil tasting in Borrego Springs. Learn the 5 S’s with Borrego Olive Oil Co. at the Garden Café, every last Saturday of the month.

Borrego Valley Ranch offers full-service horse boarding in Borrego Springs with stalls, arenas, wash racks, and unlimited desert trails.

$60 Rounds for Borrego Springs Residents This Summer Mondays just got better for Borrego Springs residents. Rams Hill Golf Club is offering $60 rounds of golf every Monday after 9:00 AM through the summer. Just show a valid local ID at check-in to receive the discount. Call (760) 767-3500 or stop by the Rams Hill Golf Shop to book your tee time. Set in the foothills of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Rams Hill is a Tom Fazio–designed course known for its lush fairways, elevated greens, and panoramic desert and mountain views. Consistently ranked among California’s top public courses, it offers a challenging and rewarding round in a quiet desert setting. Locals looking for a break from the heat can turn their Monday round into a full staycation with Rams Hill’s Stay & Play packages . It’s an easy getaway without the drive—offering new scenery, a peaceful night, and an early morning round with fewer crowds and cooler temps. Offer ends August 31. Valid local ID required at check-in. Borrego Springs Year Round

Dark Sky Printing is ready for their first Borrego Days! Order banners, flyers & signs locally—quick turnaround, great service. Let them know what you need!

The Bike4BorregoKids fundraiser is ongoing and continues to support graduating seniors at Borrego Springs High School with financial aid f

Borrego Community Builders, a Rams Hill initiative, leads projects like Golf Cottages and workforce housing to strengthen Borrego Springs’ future.

DAP Health provided free screenings and support today at Borrego Springs Community Resource Center. Visit borregocrc.org for future events.

Apply by November 15 for the Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award If you’re a woman living in Borrego Springs, Warner Springs, Salton City, Ocotillo Wells, or Julian , and you are working to improve your life through education, the Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award is here to support you. This grant offers $1,000–$4,000 in financial assistance to help cover education-related expenses. The deadline to apply is November 15 . About the Live Your Dream Award The Live Your Dream Award , presented by Soroptimist International of Borrego Springs , provides financial help to women who are: The primary financial support for their families Enrolled in an undergraduate or vocational training program Experiencing financial need Funds can be used for a variety of expenses, including: Tuition and school books Transportation or gas Childcare Uniforms or tools needed for school or work A previous recipient shared, “The award helped me a lot with gas money and to get uniforms and tools for school and for work.” Who Should Apply You are eligible if: You are a woman with financial need You are the main financial support for your family You are currently enrolled in a vocational training or undergraduate program You live in Borrego Springs, Warner Springs, Salton City, Ocotillo Wells, or Julian How to Apply Deadline: November 15 Apply online at: www.soroptimist.org/LYDA-apply

Coyote Steakhouse is open for summer Fridays and Saturdays from 5:00–8:30 PM. Prime rib, steaks, seafood, prix fixe menu, and specialty cocktails available.

Food Bank Partnership Serving Borrego and Beyond

A Community Effort to Reflect Our Shared Spirit The Borrego Springs Welcome Sign Committee is leading a long-awaited effort to replace the aging “Welcome to Borrego Springs” signs with designs that better reflect the vibrant, diverse, and welcoming spirit of the community today. Below is their message, shared with residents, local organizations and businesses, explaining how you can be part of this legacy project.

La Casa del Zorro has named Borrego Springs local Tony Cecena as its new General Manager. A familiar face in the local hospitality industry, Tony brings more than two decades of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of the community he’s always called home. Cecena began his hospitality journey as a high school student working in guest services at La Casa del Zorro. Now, after 22 years at Borrego Springs Resort—rising through the ranks and managing multiple departments—he’s come full circle, returning to where it all started. In his own words, here’s what Tony shared about his background, vision, and commitment to Borrego Springs: