Jan. 17 Daily Briefing: Board members needed, Drescher appearance canceled, our pet of the week, and more

Welcome to Wednesday, where we’ve got good news if you’re a fan of Lana Del Rey, Tyler the Creator, or Doja Cat — they’re all scheduled to headline at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, better known as just Coachella. The multi-weekend event returns April 12 through 14, and then April 19 to 21. Even if you don’t know who any of those performers are, you might find others that interest you. Check out the complete lineup, announced yesterday, by going here. Ticket sales start Friday. 

🎶 Setting the mood:  “Changes” by David Bowie

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LEADING OFF

DCE seeking advisory board members from city

Desert Community Energy (DCE), a not-for-profit electricity provider, is looking for new members for its Community Advisory Committee (CAC).

Background: DCE is a Community Choice Aggregator, one of 24 in the state, that was formed in 2020. DCE purchases electricity on behalf of enrolled residents, and Southern California Edison (SCE) delivers the electricity and handles billing. 

What it does: DCE has two plans: a more expensive carbon-free plan that residents are automatically enrolled in and the Desert Saver plan, which DCE says is comparable in price to SCE. Residents can opt out of DCE entirely and enroll with SCE.

Why it matters: At a presentation during Tuesday evening’s Palm Springs Sustainability Commission Meeting, David Freedman with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) told commissioners that the program has reduced greenhouse gas emissions in the city.

• A recent report revealed that the majority of power used by the DCE carbon-free plan is generated by hydroelectric power, followed by wind, and solar. Even the Desert Savers plan produced less emissions than the state average.

By the numbers: Freedman said DCE led to an 85,200 metric ton reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in 2022, the equivalent of taking 19,000 cars off the roads. 

The opportunity: DCE is looking for new members to fill two Palm Springs seats on the CAC.  Members advise the DCE board on programs and operations, act as ambassadors on behalf of DCE, and provide input on clean energy programs.

How to get involved: Applications are due on Thursday. Members of the committee will serve two-year terms. 

• The application can be found online here.

BRIEFLY

🎤 Drescher’s Palm Springs Speaks event canceled

Palm Springs Speaks announced Tuesday that Fran Drescher’s event slated for Jan. 25 has been canceled due to “circumstances beyond [their] control.”

• There was no word on whether Drescher’s appearance would be rescheduled for a later date. Refunds will be issued to those who purchased tickets for her talk.
  
  
• Despite the cancelation, the rest of the Palm Springs Speaks season is still on track. The next two speakers on the schedule are authors Terry McMillan and Billy Dee Williams, both scheduled to appear at the Palm Springs Cultural Center on Feb. 27 and March 7 respectively.
  
  
• McMillan, a bestselling author, will share her empowering perspectives on women’s lives, while Williams, the iconic “Star Wars” actor, will speak about his upcoming memoir.
  
  
• Details: Tickets for these events are available starting at $35 and can be purchased online.

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FEATURED EVENTS

Morning Coffee Book Club
10:30 a.m. | Welwood Murray Memorial Library
Members will discuss “Horse” by Geraldine Brooks, a novel spanning centuries, from an enslaved groom in 1850 to a Smithsonian scientist in 2019. Join the book club by signing up here.

Alzheimer’s at the Opera: A Conversation and Recital
5:30 p.m. | Mizell Center
The program will examine the intersection of music and opera and its impact on the lives of people with Alzheimer’s. Following a panel conversation, local opera masters will perform. ($10)

Palm Springs Airport Commission
5:30 p.m. | Palm Springs Airport Conference Room
According to the agenda, the airport commission will discuss updates to the concessions project and the airport capital improvement program.

Maker Space Intro for Adults
6 p.m. | Palm Springs Public Library
Learn more about the maker space with demonstrations of Sphero Robots, a 3D printer, and yarn arts. 

SAVE THE DATE

• “Mid-Century Moderns” at the Revolution Stage Company from Jan. 19 to March 31.
  
  
• Palm Springs Health Run & Wellness Festival at Ruth Hardy Park on Jan. 27.
  
  
• PS Woman’s Club Annual Patio Sale on Feb. 3.
  
  
• Black History Committee 14th Annual Awards Gala on Feb. 3.
  
  
• Palm Springs Woman’s Club Scholarship Luncheon at the Hilton on March 27.

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AND FINALLY …

🐾 Each week, The Post partners with a local animal shelter to feature one or more of the many animal companions ready for a new home in our community. 

Today we invite you to meet the energetic and goofy Marco, a three-year-old male American pit bull terrier mix who’s been at the Shelter since November. Staff at the shelter say he loves chasing tennis balls and he’d make a great hiking buddy.

• Marco is more of a solitary fellow, and prefers living in a house without any other dogs.

If you’re interested: You can visit the shelter at 4575 E. Mesquite Ave. Hours are 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on all days except for Tuesdays (open for intake only) and Thursdays (1 p.m. until 7 p.m.). You can always call the shelter at (760) 416-5718.

Make sure to check out all the other pets at the shelter here. 

• Get a jump start on adoption by completing the form here.