🌱 Free Diapers And Wipes Every Wednesday + Hiker Saved After A Day

Hello, everybody. Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your fresh copy of the Palm Springs Patch newsletter, full of all the things you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Partly sunny and cool. High: 76 Low: 57.
• Saturday: Times of clouds and sun. High: 78 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories in Palm Springs today:

1. A woman was airlifted to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs early Wednesday afternoon after sustaining serious injuries in a car crash near Coachella. Officials reported that the woman was traveling westbound on Dillion Road at an unknown speed before the vehicle left the road and flipped into a riverbed. The car sustained major damage emergency responders noticed as they worked to extricate the victim and get her medical care. Dillion Road was closed for almost an hour near the crash as officers investigated the scene. (Patch)
2. Every Wednesday starting at 10:00 a.m., families can come to the Palm Springs Public Library for a free pack of diapers and baby wipes courtesy of the Baby2Baby organization. These supplies are on a first-come, first-served basis once a week to assist families struggling to make ends meet and needing a little assistance. The diapers come in size four for babies between 18 and 36 months old and size five for toddlers between ages two and three. (MyNewsLA.com)
3. Many crews went into action earlier this week after a hiker called 911 on Tuesday afternoon to report that he was lost near the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. The Riverside Sheriff's Office reported the hiker was not injured and had food and water, but due to the weather, it was difficult to safely reach him. A crew went searching Tuesday night and again Wednesday morning before they were able to finally reach him at 3:05 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon. After being lost for almost 24 hours, the hiker was transported to a local hospital with just minor injuries. (kuna noticias y kuna radio)

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Today and tomorrow in Palm Springs:

Friday, March 17

• Stand-Up Comedy Workshop With Mina Hartong At The Center McDonald/Wright Building (2:30 PM)
• Legally Blonde the Musical At Palm Springs High School Richards Center For The Arts (7:00 PM)

Saturday, March 18

• Palm Springs Saturday Farmers Market At Palm Springs Cultural Center (7:00 AM)
• Palm Springs Chalk Art Festival At Palm Springs Art Museum (7:00 AM)
• Andrea McArdle: Confessions Of A Broadway Baby At Purple Room Supper Club (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Since the inception of "Operation Relentless Sun," the Palm Springs International Airport is a much better place for workers and travelers. A special thanks to the Palms Springs Police Department for the hard work they dedicated to the project. (Palm Springs Police Department via Facebook)
• This Sunday, join the Palm Springs Art Museum and the FAMILY+ series as they celebrate Philip K. Smith III. Free registration is from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and there will be all types of food, activities, and all-day fun this weekend! (Palm Springs Art Museum via Facebook)
• The Palm Springs Fire Department was awarded a grant worth almost $19,000 for new life-saving equipment courtesy of the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The department is truly grateful for the donation that helped purchase much-needed active shooter equipment. (Palm Springs Fire Department via Facebook)

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• Saturday Night Music Series at The River! (March 18)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you soon with a new update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.