🌱 Homeless Shelter Proposal + Palm Canyon Theatre Open Call

Morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with all the most important things happening in Palm Springs today.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High: 89 Low: 59.
• Thursday: Sunny. High: 79 Low: 55

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Here are the top three stories today in Palm Springs:

1. Martha's Village and Kitchen, a Coachella Valley homeless services provider, is proposing to open an emergency homeless navigation shelter to house the homeless population of Palm Springs. Sam Hollenbeck, CEO of Martha's Village and Kitchen, proposed an emergency center that offers 95 beds where residents can stay day or night. This would provide the growing homeless population with a temporary place to stay as a permanent shelter is constructed in Palm Springs that will open next year. (Subscription: Desert Sun)
2. The Palms Springs Walk of the Stars will be welcoming a new star this week. Public arts advocate and philanthropist Ann Sheffer will be given the honor of receiving the 460th star on the Walk of Stars. According to the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, the star will be unveiled at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Apr. 12 in Downtown Palm Springs Park. (NBC Palm Springs)
3. The Palm Canyon Theatre announced this week that it will be hosting an open call next month. The theatre welcomes actors of all experiences and age levels to audition for up to nine shows in the theater's upcoming season. Palm Springs Theatre officials ask that those auditioning come prepared with one up-tempo song and one ballad somewhat relating to the show they're auditioning for. To find a list of shows, visit the link. (NBC Palm Springs)

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Today and tomorrow in Palm Springs:

Wednesday, April 12

• Knit Together At The Center McDonald/Wright Building, Community Room One (1:30 PM)

Thursday, April 13

• Welcoming Yoga Group At The Center McDonald/Wright Building (9:00 AM)
• Palm Springs Yappy Hour: Canines And Caftans At Margaritaville Desert Rose Garden (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Don't miss the Family Fun Fest at the Palm Springs Stadium! There will be games, crafts, and a chance to win prizes. The event will take place today, Apr. 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:oo p.m. and is free and open to the public. (Friends of the Palm Springs Library via Facebook)
• If you're interested in reading, consider joining the Friends of the Palm Springs Library Book Club! This month's read is "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid. The book club will meet on Apr. 21 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Learning Center at the Palm Springs Public Library. (Friends of the Palm Springs Library via Facebook)
• Everyone's favorite giant pooch has made a return! Yoshitomo Nara's fiberglass dog is back at the Palm Springs Art Museum gallery as part of the "So Many Songs We Have Yet to Play: Gifts of Donna MacMillan" exhibition. Come by and check it out! (Palm Springs Art Museum via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Spring Music Series Benefiting teens and adults with autism and other disabilities (April 15)
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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all soon for another 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.