Welcome to Wednesday! f you’re walking through Downtown Palm Springs and stop by Ben & Jerry’s at 110 South Palm Canyon Dr., you might be interested to know that every waffle cone you buy through Nov. 4 sends $1 directly to Migrant Justice, a farmworker-led organization working to improve labor conditions on the dairy farms that supply the ice cream. It’s part of the company’s Waffle Lot of Good program and a simple way to support workers’ rights while grabbing a scoop.
🎶 Setting the mood: “Black Magic Woman” by Santana
LEADING OFF
In this overhead view, golfers can be seen teeing off on a hole at one of two city-owned golf courses that make up the Tahquitz Creek Golf resort. (File photo)
Golfers protest steep fee increases at Tahquitz Creek courses
More than a dozen golfers packed Monday’s Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to protest fee increases of up to 73% at the city’s Tahquitz Creek golf courses. They also questioned the calculations used to justify the new rates.
Driving the news: The fee increases, already adopted by the City Council, raise weekday green fees at the Resort Course from $58 to $95 during October through December — a 64% increase. Weekend and holiday rates during peak season will jump from $70 to $121, a 73% increase.
The annual resident discount card required to access reduced rates will increase from $39 to $61, a 56% increase.
Why it matters: Golfers say the changes make public play less accessible for residents who cannot afford private country club memberships and pointed to the deals offered by other valley cities.
La Quinta residents, for example, pay $50 annually for a card allowing them to play Desert Willow for $52 and Silver Rock for $49.
Zoom in: One speaker suggested consultants may have incorrectly included debt service in their fee analysis, requesting someone review whether the consultants made calculation errors.
What they’re saying: Golfers warned of economic consequences, with some threatening to take their business elsewhere. One speaker said members of the men’s club were already discussing moving one day of play involving 140 players.
What’s next: The commission chair proposed forming an ad hoc committee to give golfers a voice in future decisions, similar to committees established for pickleball and the dog park. Two commissioners volunteered to serve.
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BRIEFLY
The Marquee at Twin Palms will be one of the homes available for tours during Modernism Week 2026. (Photo: Modernism Week)
🏠 Modernism Week returns with 450+ events in February
Modernism Week will take place Feb. 12 to 22 in Palm Springs, and the lineup was announced this week. The festival will feature more than 450 events celebrating midcentury modern architecture and design. Events include home tours, bus tours, parties and educational talks. Tickets go on sale Saturday (Nov. 1) at modernismweek.com.
Featured home tours include the Soleil House for $65 and The Marquee at Twin Palms for $40. The festival will host the 2026 World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize Ceremony on Feb. 18. Longtime resident Nelda Linsk will be honored with a free Walk-Of-Stars Rededication on Feb. 12.
Bottom line: The festival will offer 15 neighborhood tours and bus tours ranging from $100 to $160. Nearly 80 talks will be available. The Opening Night Party costs $350. Modernism Week provides scholarships to local students in architecture and design.
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TODAY’S FEATURED EVENTS
Sunshine Sisters Breakfast
8 a.m. | Rick’s Restaurant
Start the day with other Palm Springs Sunshine Sisters with breakfast and conversation.
Water Aerobics
10 a.m. | Swim Center
Get some low-impact exercise at the swim center every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday with instructor Donna Newton! ($5)
Chinese Mah Jong Open Play
2 p.m. | Mizell Center
Practice your skills and play with others. This is a FREE library program, you do not have to be a member of Mizell Center to attend.
Endeavor with Jase
3 p.m. | Demuth Park Community Center
This class focuses on movement, energy, and inclusivity — helping you feel stronger, healthier, and more confident in a welcoming community environment.
Poetry Club
4 p.m. | Welwood Murray Memorial Library
A monthly opportunity to share and write poetry in a supportive, inclusive space. Bring a poem you wrote or a poem you love to share with the group, and paper and a pen for guided writing. Poets of all levels of experience welcome!
Evil Dead The Musical
7 p.m. | Revolution Stage Company
When five college students find themselves trapped in a cabin in the woods, accidentally unleashing evil forces, what could go wrong? ($28)
“Seven Samurai” Screening
7 p.m. | Cultural Center
The 100% Club focuses on screening films that have received a 100% rating on the film review website Rotten Tomatoes at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. The group meets weekly with today’s screening being Seven Samurai (1954). ($12)
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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 Dusty, an 11-year-old male Lab mix who may have been around the block for a while, but is fairly new to the shelter. Staff say he is a golden-hearted gentleman who loves leisurely walks and tasty treats.
Staff also said he’s friendly with everyone, new and familiar, and great on leash.
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 (1 p.m. until 7 p.m.).
You can always call the shelter at (760) 416-5718. And make sure to check out all the other pets at the shelter here.
