Community Corner
π± Crafty Creations In-Person and 11 more events
Also, don't miss StoryTime-Lake Tamarisk Library In-Person on the Desert Center Patch calendar

Good morning to you Desert Center! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. βοΈ
Coming up on the calendar:
- Crafty Creations In-Person at Lake Tamarisk Library
- StoryTime-Lake Tamarisk Library In-Person at Lake Tamarisk Library
Find out what's happening in Desert Centerfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? π€ (Answer below!)
From our Partner
Today's Desert Center Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. Everyone deserves to be connected. That's why T-Mobile and UScellular have joined forces to connect people from big cities to small towns and everywhere in between. UScellular is now a part of T-Mobile. Find out more at T-Mobile.com/Better-Together.
Find a T-Mobile store near Desert Center.![]()
Find out what's happening in Desert Centerfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 78 and low of 52 degrees.
- Friday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 78, low: 49.
- Saturday: Warm with partial sunshine, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
πΈ Around Desert Center
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
π Upcoming Events in Desert Center
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Crafty Creations In-Person
Lake Tamarisk Library , Lake Tamarisk
11:00 am - StoryTime-Lake Tamarisk Library In-Person
Lake Tamarisk Library Children's Area, , Lake Tamarisk
10:30 am - Crafty Creations In-Person
Lake Tamarisk Library , Lake Tamarisk
11:00 am
Saturday December 13
Tuesday December 16
Saturday December 20
π£ Desert Center Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
π Events Nearby
- Watercolor Workshop
Yucca Valley Community Center , 57090 29 Palms Hwy , Yucca Valley
1:00 pm - Candle-Making Workshop with R+A Candle Co.
Cambria Hotel El Centro - Imperial , 1500 N Imperial Ave , Imperial
6:00 pm - A Medieval Christmasβ Joshua Tree Philharmonic
Hi-Desert Cultural Center , 61231 29 Palms Hwy , Joshua Tree
7:30 pm - Boys Wrestling at Huntington Beach
Shadow Hills High Indio, CA 92201
8:00 am - Groovin' with Dolores
Indio Senior Center , 45700 Aladdin St , Indio
9:00 am - Food Truck Fridays
Indio City Hall , 100 Civic Ctr Dr , Indio
5:00 pm - Holiday Light Ride & Festival of Trees
Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency , 415 N Main St , Blythe
5:30 pm - Javi Bailon
Spotlight 29 Casino , 46-200 Harrison Pl , Coachella
8:00 pm - Postmodern Jukebox
Spotlight 29 Casino , 46-200 Harrison Pl , Coachella
8:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Reports of police activity at Walmart in Temecula, California.
10:07AM on Dec 10: Major police scene reported at Walmart on Temecula Parkway and Apis Road. (Nextdoor )
π Nearby News
Blythe
- Ironwood staff join Blythe community event (ca.gov)
- Sheriff's SET arrest 46-year-old for alleged meth, firearm possession: Suspect booked, investigation remains ongoing (pvvt.com)
- π¨ππ A fresh take on California starts here! (usatoday.com)
Thermal
- Maccabi United Pull Away in the Lead Winning the $262,500 Cabana Coast Team Competition (jumpernews.com)
- Coachella Valley farm helps students understand local agriculture (desertsun.com)
Ok Desert Center! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!
π Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you whatβs happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.