Jake Hinton • July 9, 2025
Worship and BBQ at Community UMC, July 27
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Rev. Taulau Tupua Speaks at Community UMC in Borrego Springs
Here’s another reminder that Borrego Springs is open year-round—and everyone is welcome.
On Sunday, July 27 at 10:00 AM, Rev. Taulau Tupua will speak at Community United Methodist Church of Borrego Springs. A respected Samoan pastor, Rev. Tupua is known for his work in justice, faith, and public service. His message will focus on hope, healing, and community. A BBQ will follow the service at 11:00 AM in Fellowship Hall.
All are invited to attend the service and meal—residents, visitors, and seasonal guests alike.
Learn More About Borrego Springs
Adults looking for a fun way to stay active are invited to join Baila Borrego , a free weekly Latin dance workout at the Borrego Springs Community Resource Center . The 30-minute class is held every Thursday from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the Community Resource Center, 587 Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 125 , in Borrego Springs. Led by former Zumba instructor Rossy Sanchez , the class combines Latin-inspired dance movements with a light workout designed to get participants moving while enjoying music in a welcoming, social environment. No registration is required, making it easy for residents to drop in and participate. Participants are encouraged to wear shoes that glide comfortably on the floor for dancing. The class is open to adults only , and child care is provided during the session, helping make the program accessible for parents and caregivers. Baila Borrego is one of several free wellness and community programs offered through the Borrego Springs Community Resource Center , which provides educational, health and family support services for local residents. For more information, contact Martha Deichler at 619-948-5900 . What: Baila Borrego – Free Latin Dance Workout When: Thursdays, 11:00–11:30 a.m. Where: Borrego Springs Community Resource Center, 587 Palm Canyon Dr., Suite 125, Borrego Springs Cost: Free Registration: Not required
Weekly class invites musicians and singers ages 10 to 18 to explore rock-and-roll music from the 1960s through today.
Free Summer Movies Continue in Borrego Springs This July
Leo Carrillo’s A Salute to Borrego Valley A Salute to Borrego Valley is a small 1960 booklet written by actor Leo Carrillo, best known as Pancho on The Cisco Kid. Carrillo was a longtime supporter of Borrego Springs, an honorary mayor and a familiar presence at local events. He also served as master of ceremonies at the 1949 dedication of the Borrego Springs Airport. The booklet notes that Carrillo wrote the verse years earlier while sharing a $1-a-day room with Will Rogers at the Summerset Hotel in New York City. In the poem, Carrillo contrasts crowded city life with the peace of Borrego Valley, celebrating its sagebrush, desert sand, open skies, mountains and wildlife.
