City of Cathedral City Public Arts Commission, City Council, Rep. Raul Ruiz, Rep. Mike Levin & Family to Dedicate Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge 

What: Join us to celebrate the dedication of the Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge as we unveil a plaque and artwork celebrating her life and accomplishments. A youth counselor who devoted her entire career to bringing available resources to those in need, Bringas was a pillar for this community. She supported thousands of families in the Coachella Valley struggling with childcare, poverty, food scarcity, and language barriers. 

When: 10 a.m. Thursday, October 6, 2022. 

Where: Cathedral Canyon Drive & the Whitewater River. Parking will be available at the Cathedral Canyon Business Park, located at 35688 Cathedral Canyon Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234. 

Who: Cathedral City High School student Mariah Hernandez will sing the National Anthem, followed by remarks from: 

• Cathedral City Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez 

• DeeAnn Hopings, Chair, Cathedral City Public Arts Commission 

• Rep. Raul Ruiz, U.S. Representative for CA-36 

• Rep. Mike Levin, U.S. Representative for CA-49 

• Henry Bringas, Son of Ofelia Bringas. 

For more information about Thursday’s event, please contact Ryan Hunt, Communications & Events Manager, at 540-664-8556 or email rhunt@cathedralcity.gov.