May 3, 2026

OLAX Volunteers Bring Mother’s Day Celebration to Life

Share

The Cinco de Mother’s Day celebration is one example of the volunteer work behind local community events


In Borrego Springs, community events often happen because dedicated volunteers are working quietly behind the scenes. The OLAX team is one example, giving their time to create cultural celebrations that support families, education, and community connection.


For the Cinco de Mother’s Day celebration at Christmas Circle, volunteers prepared hundreds of gifts to be given free to moms attending the event. It was one visible example of the care, planning, and hands-on work that goes into creating meaningful experiences for the community.



The OLAX team is made up of volunteers with full-time jobs, families, and daily responsibilities. Even with busy lives, they continue to make time for projects that support education and cultural events in Borrego Springs.


Their children have also become an important part of the effort, helping with events, preparations, and planning. They work just as hard, learning the value of service while helping create positive experiences for local families.


Together, their work helps preserve traditions, support youth and families, and strengthen the sense of connection that makes community events possible.


Learn more: www.olaxdeborrego.org





Learn More About Borrego Springs

By Christmas Circle Board of Directors June 26, 2026
Written bids are due July 20 for ongoing landscape maintenance services beginning Aug. 1, 2026.
By Mia Garcia: Borrego Sun Youth Intern June 26, 2026
Borrego Sun youth intern Mia Garcia shares a poem about courage and her first live performance.
By San Diego County June 26, 2026
FY 26/27 application and instructions will be available on July 1, 2026.
By Andrea McKenna June 25, 2026
The Emmy Award-winning host called the sculptures "the most remarkable metal sculptures to be found anywhere in the world."
By Borrego Springs Soroptimist June 24, 2026
Circle of Art Continues a Tradition of Art and Giving in Borrego Springs
By Kathy Dice, Borrego Springs Soroptimist Club President June 24, 2026
Soroptimist International of Borrego Springs representatives Sally Theriault, Scholarship Committee Chair, and Jenny Huntley, Treasurer, present scholarships to Borrego Springs High School graduating seniors during Awards Night.
By Andrea McKenna June 24, 2026
Reserve a guided night sky tour with astronomer Dennis Mammana
By Eric Jones, East County Performing Arts June 23, 2026
Classic musical offers six performances at Julian High School's Little Theater
By Andrea McKenna June 23, 2026
California Newspaper Publishers Association Merit Awards presented to the Borrego Sun for Best Front Page in 1966 and 1967.
Show More

Share This Post