March 6, 2027
10:30 – Noon
Medjool Auditorium
Speaker: Amanda Augustine, Chairwoman of Augustine Tribe
Topic: Augustine History and Future Plans: Women’s Leadership
Free: Open to public
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In celebration of Women' History Month, join Amanda Augustine, Tribal Chairperson of the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians, as she shares the Tribe's past, present, and future through the lens of women's leadership. Discover what makes the Augustine Band unique among the Cahuilla Tribes of the Coachella Valley and learn about the Tribe's contributions and lasting impact on the local community and the region as a whole.

March 7, 2027
1PM
in Memorial Date Garden if weather permits
Or indoors in Medjool Auditorium

Relax and recharge with a peaceful community yoga session led by SoulZenter. Enjoy mindful movement in a serene outdoor setting, weather permitting, or indoors in the auditorium. Free and open to all experience levels.

April 3, 2027
10:30 – Noon
Medjool Auditorium
Speaker: David Mackesey, Historian, La Quinta Historical Society
Topic: 150th Anniversary of the Southern Pacific Railroad: Connecting the Coachella Valley to the World
Free: Open to the public

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Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Southern Pacific Railroad's arrival in the Coachella Valley with historian David Mackesey. Discover how the construction of the railroad, the politics of the late 1800s, and the arrival of transcontinental transportation transformed a remote desert landscape into the thriving communities we know today. This fascinating presentation explores one of the most significant events in the Valley's history and the lasting impact of the railroad on our region's growth and development.