April 10, 2024

Live Your Dream Awards for Women

Are you ready to take a step towards a better future?

The Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education & Training Awards for Women program is here to help women in Borrego Springs achieve their goals. Since 1972, this initiative has been offering cash grants to women who are working to improve their lives through education and skills training.

This is a great opportunity for those who need financial help to continue their schooling or vocational training. Learn how you can be a part of this empowering program!

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Who Can Apply for the Live Your Dream Award?

The Live Your Dream Awards are open to women who meet the following requirements:

You are the primary financial supporter for yourself and your dependents.

You are currently attending an undergraduate or vocational training program.

You have a financial need that makes this opportunity important for your future.

If you fit any of these categories, don’t miss the chance to apply!

Why This Matters for Borrego Springs

Supporting women in our community not only helps individuals but strengthens all of Borrego Springs. By helping women achieve their educational and professional goals, we contribute to a more vibrant, skilled, and supportive community. Last year alone, $4,000 in awards went to deserving women who were committed to making a difference for themselves and their families.

How to Apply

You can apply easily by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by visiting soroptimist.org/lyda-apply.

For more information, you can contact Kathy Jorgensen at anzalover2@gmail.com or call 760-540-0400. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future!

If you know anyone who could benefit from this program, please share this information with them! Supporting each other is what makes Borrego Springs a wonderful place to live.

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Battle of the Desert Unveiled

December 7, 2025

Ricardo Breceda’s New Sculptures Installed on Borrego Springs Road The community gathered on December 5 for the unveiling of Battle of the Desert, the newest addition to Borrego Springs’ iconic Sky Art by sculptor Ricardo Breceda. Installed at 4990 Borrego Springs Road, the pair of towering steel figures—a Greater Roadrunner and a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake—now join the region’s well-known collection of more than 130 Breceda sculptures that define the local landscape. Commissioned by Rams Hill and Borrego Community Builders, a Rams Hill initiative supporting community development and Borrego Community Homes, the installation highlights the wildlife and ecological relationships that shape the Anza-Borrego Desert. The roadrunner and rattlesnake are two of the desert’s most recognizable species, each playing a key role in rodent control and ecological balance. A permanent interpretive sign was also introduced during the event, explaining the meaning behind the sculptures and Breceda’s long-standing impact on desert art in Borrego Springs. Speakers included Rodney Bruce (Rams Hill), Wade Beane (Borrego Art Institute and Honorary Mayor of Borrego Springs), Gabriela Dow and Jennifer Sencion (Borrego Community Builders), Harry Turner (COO), and Ricardo Breceda, who spoke about the creativity and craftsmanship behind his work. The program acknowledged the collaborative planning behind the installation and the ongoing efforts to expand public art in the community. Following the unveiling, attendees were invited to a reception at Rams Hill. Breceda’s new roadrunner and rattlesnake join the larger Sky Art story—a regional landmark that continues to draw visitors, celebrate desert wildlife, and honor the artistic history shaped by the late philanthropist Dennis Avery’s original vision for large-scale, outdoor public sculpture in Borrego Springs.

Mending Clothes for the Community

December 1, 2025

Jeanne & Jan Are Back at The Mall Offering Light Repairs for the Community Every first Monday of the month, they set up in front of Tubs Laundromat and Community Valley Bank at The Mall, offering helpful light repairs such as mending, patches, buttons, and hems. The service is always free. If you choose to donate, every donation goes directly to a local Borrego Springs charity. Check Borrego Events to confirm time & dates.

Update on New Welcome Signs

November 25, 2025

Happy Thanksgiving! The Borrego Springs Welcome Sign committee is grateful to the many individuals and businesses who have supported efforts to construct the first new “Welcome to Borrego Springs” sign since the 1970’s. Because of their support, we have raised almost $29,000. Donations have ranged from $10 - $5,000 and we are thankful for every single dollar. Apparently costs to construct and install the signs have gone up significantly in the last year and a half. Therefore, when we thought we had almost reached our fundraising goal, we were told we might need as much as 50% more. The Borrego Village Association has got to work looking at alternative vendors, we are currently requesting estimates, and still hoping to get the job done for closer to the original estimate. If you pledged funds, that pledge will likely be requested in December or January. If you donated cash, please know that it is safely in an account earmarked for the welcome sign. If you haven’t donated yet, PLEASE DO! More funding is certainly needed and appreciated, especially as we have two more signs to construct after this one. To donate: The Borrego Village Association, a 501c(6) c, nonprofit organization, is leading the fundraising. Contributions checks can be made out to the Borrego Village Association and sent to Borrego Village Association. P.O. Box 1133, Borrego Springs, CA 92004. Donations can also be made via PayPal found on our website at BorregoVillageAssociation.org, or made via Zelle transfer. Pledges can be made using the form below. If you have any questions or require further information, email BorregoVillage@gmail.com Happy holidays and with many thanks to those who have - or will - donate, The Welcome Sign Committee - Jim Dion, Bruce Durbin, Nancy McRae, Alicia Wszelaki -- James Dion Executive Director Borrego Village Association Learn More About Borrego Springs

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