The weather is cooling off in Indian Wells! It's time to enjoy all that our community has to offer as we kick off the autumn season with fall festivities.
This edition of the newsletter includes a number of news items, resources and reminders about services. We hope you find it informative and useful.
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Check-in with Indian Wells City Manager Chris Freeland in the City Manager Corner.
In this edition, Chris discusses the effects of Tropical Storm Hilary, public works projects completed this summer and new additions to the Indian Wells Business Community.
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Sprouts is Opening to the Public in Indian Wells |
Occupying the Village at Indian Wells space vacated in 2016, Sprouts Farmers Market is opening Friday, October 13!
Sprouts Farmers Market offers a variety of produce, a deli with prepared entrees and side dishes, butcher shop, fish market, a large vitamins and supplement department and more. Learn more.
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Meet the New Indian Wells Golf Resort General Manager, Robin Graf |
Graf will oversee all elements of the Indian Wells Golf Resort, including the property’s two 18-hole golf courses, the VUE, multiple events, guest services and associate training and development.
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Although September was National Preparedness Month, it's never too late to get prepared for an emergency, whether that's earthquakes, floods or fires.
All residents should have enough supplies to last several days without emergency response and should have a plan mapped out. Practice makes perfect so once your plan is mapped out, train for an emergency.
The city highly encourages all to sign up for Nixle, an alert notification service. Sign up by texting your zip code to 888777 or visiting local.nixle.com/register.
Indian Wells is also pleased to announce that in-person Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training will resume in 2024. Sign-ups will open in January for the 3-Day training taking place on February 25, 26 & 27. More information on how to register will be available as the event approaches.
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Given that Indian Wells is a desert community, it’s common to see coyotes, bobcats and other wildlife in the area. The City recognizes that living alongside wildlife can cause stressful situations.
While most wildlife generally avoid human contact, it’s important to remember they are wild animals and the City has no control over wildlife—this falls under the jurisdiction of The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).
The resources below are compiled from information provided by the CDFW and Riverside County Animal Services. Additional details are available on the CDFW and Riverside County Animal Services websites.
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Community Landscaping Ordinance Meetings |
The third Landscape Ordinance Study Session has been rescheduled for October 10 at 1:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers.
They will be discussing potential landscaping ordinance changes. We invite you to come and share your thoughts!
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Upcoming Maintenance at the Indian Wells Golf Resort |
The Players Course at the Indian Wells Golf Resort will reopen on October 14. However, carts will not be permitted on the fairways until November 2.
The Celebrity Course at the Indian Wells Golf Resort will be closed for overseeding starting October 15. The course will reopen on November 3. Post-seeding, carts will be restricted to paths only through November 22.
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Have you visited the Indian Wells Tennis Garden's year-round restaurant, Nobu?
Make sure to stop by and show your support for the community.
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Upcoming City Council Meeting
October 12
October 19
November 2
December 7
Meetings start at 1:30 PM. unless noted and are streamed live or on-demand by visiting CityOfIndianWells.org
You can also watch past Council Meetings on IWTV daily at 9 AM and 7 PM. Check your local listings.
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In partnership with Burrtec Waste & Recycling, the City is hosting Document Shredding Events on:
October 28, 2023
January 27, 2024
April 27, 2024
July 27, 2024
October 26, 2024
from 7AM to 11 AM at Burrtec's Palm Desert facility. Please note that proof of current Indian Wells residency or business is required and a maximum of 4 banker-sized boxes per vehicle will be accepted. Burrtec Waste and Recycling is located at 4 1575 Eclectic Street in Palm Desert. For more information, call
City Hall:
(760) 346-2489.
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Coffee with the Mayor and City Manager
Learn more about what's happening around the City of Indian Wells from Mayor Donna Griffith and City Manager Chris Freeland at 8 AM on:
October 10
Join us in the Indian Wells City Hall Council Chambers.
Coffee with GM
Get to know your new Indian Wells Golf Resort General Manager from 8-9 AM on:
October 16
Join us in the Indian Wells Golf Resort Players' Room.
Coffee with a Cop
Get to know your Indian Wells officers from 8-10 AM on:
December 6
Join us in the Indian Wells Golf Resort Players' Room.
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Resident Welcome Back Event
Save the Date: October 25, 2023
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October 19-22
A four-day long “mini-Modernism Week” featuring more than 50 events, including tours, talks, and parties in unique locations not regularly open to the public. Learn more.
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Veterans Day Ceremony
Save the Date:
November 11, 2023
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Tree Lighting Ceremony
Save the Date:
December 2, 2023
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Back 9 Walks
Save the Dates:
January 14
February 18
March 17
April 14
May 5
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Desert Town Hall 2024
Speakers announced:
January 21, 2024 -
Admiral James Stavridis
February 8, 2024 -
David Pogue
March 4, 2024 -
Michael Oren
April 1, 2024 -
Karl Rove
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