Thanksgiving is nearly here — cue the travel chaos, grocery lists and long-awaited downtime. Across the Coachella Valley, families are gearing up for traditions like Martha's Village & Kitchen's 19th annual Thanksgiving 5K, community service events to help feed neighbors in need , the festive drive-thru light show at the Empire Polo Club, catching a Firebirds game or even strolling the CV Link in the cooler weather.

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