There's a lot happening in our community this week. This R/M Weekly offers updates about Riverside County Covid-19 tier status, ballot drop off/voter information, the Great California Shakeout, virtual events at our Library & Observatory that you don't want to miss, Desert Theatricals accomplishments, and so much more.
We hope you are finding this weekly update informative. We want to ensure that all of our residents and guests know what's going on in our community and how we are working through 2020 together. We have all had to become a little more creative on how we go about life these days but together, as a community, we will manage to stay strong and carry on!
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COVID TESTING IS A MUST IF WE WANT TO GET TO THE NEXT TIER! |
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At the end of September, Riverside County moved from the more restrictive Purple to Red Tier because it met the criteria for positivity and case rates. In order to maintain our business openings and to advance to the less restrictive Orange Tier, regular testing of residents is required. In order to advance to the next Tier:
- Our average daily new cases testing positive needs to be less than 4 in 100K, and
- Our average percentage of positive test results needs to be less than 5%.
While Riverside County has the volume to test 4,000 people a day, less than half that number have been getting tested at county and state testing sites in recent weeks. There are also mobile teams that support testing in specific communities, businesses or organizations by testing for one or two days.
Testing is free. There are 12 testing sites spread throughout Riverside County, both walk-in and drive-up services. To find locations and make an appointment, go online to gettested.ruhealth.org.
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Ballot drop off is now available at Rancho Mirage City Hall located at
69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270.
Please note:
Pursuant to the County Registrar's office,
the hours for ballot drop off at City Hall are:
Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Riverside County Registrar's Office
Ph: (951) 486-7200 | Toll Free: (800) 773-VOTE(8683)
For more voting information and answers to frequently asked questions,
For more information, please call (760) 324-4511, Ext. 488.
Voter Assistance Centers will be available in Rancho Mirage beginning October 31, 2020. These Centers will assist voters with registration, replacement ballots, voting and questions. Please see locations and hours of operation below:
VOTER ASSISTANCE CENTERS IN RANCHO MIRAGE
OPERATING HOURS
October 31, 2020 – November 2, 2020 / 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Election Day, November 3, 2020 / 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory
71-100 Highway 111
The River at Rancho Mirage
71-800 Highway 111, Suite B-119
(former Forever 21 space)
For detailed 2020 election voting information,
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THE GREAT CALIFORNIA SHAKEOUT
October 15, 2020
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The Rancho Mirage Emergency Preparedness Commission wants to remind everyone of The Great California ShakeOut on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 10:17 a.m. While the pandemic has brought many uncertainties and challenges, one thing's for sure, the ShakeOut is still happening this year!
For information on preparing for the ShakeOut, planning your drill, to register or renew, please visit shakeout.org/california.
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Be sure to download the "MyShake" app designed to send an early warning should a major earthquake be detected and, for this year's Great ShakeOut, the app will send a test alert two minutes before the scheduled drill.
You can download the free app at:
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Don't forget to visit our Rancho Mirage Emergency Preparedness Commission's "Plan, Prepare & Stay Informed" webpage at ranchomirageca.gov for preparedness videos, resources, and information on preparing for all types of emergencies.
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Watch 2019 Town Hall Forum - "Secrets to Survive the Big One".
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TIME TO RESPOND TO THE U.S. CENSUS IS RUNNING OUT
SO IS YOUR CHANCE TO RECEIVE YOUR GIFT!
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The deadline to respond to the U.S. Census has been extended to October 31st. The City of Rancho Mirage is counting on you to be counted. As an incentive to ensure we are all counted and receive the benefits that the U.S. Census offers all of us, the City is offering Rancho Mirage residents a $10 gift card for use at local grocery stores or gas stations.
If you haven't filled out your 2020 Census information, now is the time to take advantage of this limited offer.
To receive your gift card, simply send your name, address, phone number and census confirmation number to census@ranchomirageca.gov.
For more information, call (760) 324-4511.
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RANCHO MIRAGE LIBRARY & OBSERVAORY HAPPENINGS |
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Digital Audiobooks
Moving to OverDrive & The Libby App
Library patrons can browse, borrow and enjoy even more ebooks and digital audiobooks from Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory through OverDrive and the award-winning Libby reading app.
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Digital audiobooks previously available through the RBdigital app will be moved to the Library’s OverDrive service and will also be available through Libby on October 14, 2020. OverDrive, the leading digital reading platform for libraries and schools worldwide and creator of the Libby app, recently acquired RBdigital. |
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Patrons already enjoying the Libby app will experience no change, other than the addition of audiobooks. With a valid library card, members of the community can borrow from the library’s digital collection through OverDrive or Libby. |
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if you have any questions or comments.
STAY IN TOUCH
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Free Food Writing Workshop with Alaina Bixon
Six weeks: Thursdays, October 15–November 19
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Reservations required
Food writing has a host of noted practitioners. Think Julia Child, M.F. K. Fisher, Ruth Reichl, James Beard, A.J. Leibling, Calvin Trillin, and Southern California’s own Jonathan Gold. Get a taste of their world, Join Alaina Bixon and discover the joys and challenges of food writing.
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AND THE GREAT PLATES DELIVERED PROGRAM CONTINUES!
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The Great Plates Delivered program will continue through November 8, 2020.
If you are a Rancho Mirage resident
65+ or 60-64 and at risk, please
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DESERT THEATRICALS TAKES THREE!
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You may remember back to a time (pre-Covid) when the City and Desert Theatricals brought Broadway to our Rancho Mirage Amphitheater.
Although our 2020 season was brief due to the pandemic, Desert Theatrical's performance of Cole Porter's Anything Goes was enough to grab the attention of The Desert Theatre League, who just announced their 2020 Winners, giving Desert Theatricals 12 nominations and three awards in the following categories:
- Ray Limon - Outstanding Director of a Musical - Professional
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Bryan Miller (pictured upper-right) - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical - Professional
- David Hobday - Outstanding Sound Design - Professional
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ADDS THREE NEW DIRECT FLIGHTS TO PSP! |
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This new daily, year-round service is an exciting addition to the growing number of new flights being added to our destination. The airline will offer service between PSP and Denver, Oakland and Phoenix starting November 15, 2020.
- Denver International Airport (DEN): 1x daily
- Oakland International Airport (OAK): 2x daily
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX): 3x daily
Rates will start as low as $49 each way! Passengers can check rates and begin booking online today at southwest.com.
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FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED IN ALL BUSINESSES, RESTAURANTS AND ADJACENT PUBLIC SPACES IN THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE
has been extended to November 5, 2020.
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