May 15 Daily Briefing: Miniature modernism, latest city star, our pet of the week, and more

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🎶 Setting the mood:  “Looking Out My Window Through the Pain” by Ronnie Milsap (In honor of Kendall’s poor back)

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LEADING OFF

Free little library is miniature modernism with a unique story

The city’s newest mid-century modern structure, a free mini lending library, was officially unveiled Tuesday in the Twin Palms neighborhood.

Driving the news: The library, located at 991 East La Jolla, features a butterfly roof and vibrant colors that pay homage to architect William Krisel, designer of many of the neighborhood’s homes. It was made possible through funds raised by the Twin Palms Neighborhood Organization (TPNO) during Modernism Week.

• Local firm H3K Home+Design worked with the TPNO board on the overall design, and students from College of the Desert (COD) helped bring it to life.

Looking back: The idea for the little library dates back four years, according to Carol Munro, the neighborhood organization’s advisory board chairperson. “It’s been quite a journey to get us to this point,” she noted.

Zoom in: The dedication ceremony was attended by members of the TPNO, city leaders, neighbors, and representatives from COD and Modernism Week.

• Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein and Councilmember Grace Garner, who donated a copy of “The Guncle” by local author Steven Rowley to the library, expressed hope to see little libraries in every officially recognized neighborhood.
  
  
• “This is one of the great things about our neighborhood organizations and having them come together for things like this,” Bernstein said. “I think we need 52 of these!”

By the numbers: A map available on the Little Free Library organization’s website shows three other little libraries in the city, but those are only the ones registered with the organization.

But wait: The Little Free Library organization is celebrating Little Free Library Week through Saturday in recognition of its founding in 2012.

Dive deeper with our complete story online.

BRIEFLY

🌟 Burt Spivack to receive next star on Walk of the Stars

The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce will honor Burt Spivack with the 469th star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars in the Civic/Pioneer category.

• Spivack arrived in Palm Springs in 1962 with his wife, Sandy Spivack, and quickly rose through the ranks at Palm Springs Spa, Inc. (The Spa Hotel), becoming President and General Partner by 1966.
  
  
• Beyond his business success, Spivack dedicated his time and resources to numerous non-profit organizations and charities, including serving as president of the Desert Hospital Foundation and chairman of the Mt. San Jacinto Winter Park Authority (Palm Springs Tram).

Details: The ceremony will take place on Friday, May 24, at 9 a.m. at 140 N. Palm Canyon Dr. A list of all the honorees can be found here.

✍🏽 City opens applications for event sponsorships, grants

The city has announced the availability of its event sponsorships and program grants funding application for non-profit agencies, aiming to support projects that offer the highest public benefit.

• The grants and sponsorships are exclusively for verified non-profit organizations, with a preference for those that have previously partnered with the city and whose projects align with it 2023-2025 Strategic Plan. The strategic plan details are available here.
  
  
• The funding awards will be determined through a competitive process, focusing on alignment with the city’s strategic priorities.

Details: Interested applicants can access the application form online at the city’s grants and sponsorships page. The completed application, along with the necessary documents, must be submitted via email by the deadline of 5:30 p.m. on May 30.

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TODAY’S FEATURED EVENTS

Sunshine Sisters Breakfast
7:50 a.m. | Elmer’s
Members of this local group organized to foster connections and friendships among women will be meeting for breakfast. Find more information about the organization here on Meetup.

Morning Coffee Book Club
10:30 a.m. | Welwood Murray Library
The Morning Coffee Book Club meets in person in the Cornelia White Community Room at the Welwood Murray Memorial Library in downtown Palm Springs every third Wednesday of the month.

Airport Commission
5:30 p.m. | PSP
The Airport Commission typically meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the airport conference room located in the central lobby, mezzanine level. The meetings are open to the public and airport parking is validated for all attendees.

PALS Circle
6 p.m. | Virtual
Planning Ahead for LGBTQ+ Seniors (PALS) meets informally every week. Click here for information on joining the group.

Modern Men Concert
6 p.m. | Art Museum
MOMENTum will be performed live with an 11-piece orchestra accompanying the chorus and the museum serving as a beautiful backdrop.

Ride of Silence
6:30 p.m. | Ruth Hardy Park
All levels of bicyclists are encouraged to join this effort to raise public awareness of cycling safety, and to honor those we’ve lost and those who have been injured.

SAVE THE DATE

• Miralon Blood Drive on Friday. Sign up today!
  
  
• Communities’ Finest Dance Showcase on Saturday at the Cultural Center.
  
  
• Bash for the Barkees on May 22 at Eight4Nine Restaurant.
  
  
• Parks and Recreation Master Plan community meeting on May 22 at James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center.
  
  
• Walk of the Stars presentation for Bert Spivack on May 24.
  
  
• COD Palm Springs campus community meeting May 29 at the Cultural Center.
  
  
• Palm Springs Firefighters Association Fish Fry on June 1 at Ruth Hardy Park.

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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 Sarai, a 9-month-old Australian Cattle Dog mix available at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, where she has resided since late February.

• Staff at the shelter say she has quickly turned into one of their playgroup rock stars. She can be timid at first but then she is your best friend. She’s also good with other dogs she has met so far.

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 Mondays (open for intake only) and Thursdays (open 1 p.m. until 7 p.m.). 

• Make sure to check out all the other pets at the shelter here. And get a jump start on adoption by completing the form here. You also call the shelter at 760-416-5718 if you need any more information.