Calendar

May 23, 2013- Coachella Valley Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast

Hosted by the Greater Palm Springs Pride and Equality California Palm Springs
9:30 to 11 am
Hilton Palm Springs, 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
$35
Benefiting Gay Straight Alliance organizations in the Coachella Valley
http://bit.ly/2013MILKPS
760-416-8711
milk@pspride.org

May 31-June 26, 2013– Palm Springs Restaurant Week
$26 or $38 menus
www.palmspringsrestaurantweek.com

June 14, 2013 – Deadline to submit nominations for the ATHENA Awards
5 p.m.
Palm Desert City Hall
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, California 92260
Contact – (760) 346-0611, ext. 331
friddle@cityofpalmdesert.org
www.cityofpalmdesert.org

June 23, 2013- Annual Human Rights Campaign Bowling for Equality
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Palm Springs Lanes
68051 Ramon Rd, Cathedral City
(760) 324-8204
$35 / Individual Bowler; $210 / Team of 6 Bowlers
Ticket includes 2 games of bowling, shoe rental, pizza, unlimited fountain drinks and a one-year HRC membership.
“Mad for Plaid” is the theme of the event, so come and support equality
Contact Thomas Cowley atthmsac@aol.com
(760) 861-6072

July 2-4, 2013- Idyllwild Arts’ 64th Annual Summer Program
Native American Arts Festival Lecture Series
Noon
52500 Temecula Rd.
idyllwildarts.org/summer
Diane Dennis, Registrar, 951-659-2171, Ext. 2365

July 4, 2013 – Barbeque
Benefiting First Responders, Veterans, and Community
47-470 Van Buren, Indio
(760) 347-3512 x 221

July 4, 2013- Independence Day Celebration benefiting AIDS Assistance Program 7:30 pm
Historic O’Donnell House
$100 each,  Advance purchase required
The evening includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Fireworks begin at 9:15pm. Valet parking provided.
760-325-8481
www.aidsassistance.org

July 5, 2013- Native American Arts Festival Fashion Show
7 pm
52500 Temecula Rd.
idyllwildarts.org/summer
Diane Dennis, Registrar, 951-659-2171, Ext. 2365

July 5-7, 2013 – Mammoth Food & Wine Experience
Food and wine seminars, special dinners and grand tasting with celebrity chefs and 30 wineries. Benefits the Mammoth Lakes Foundation-dedicated to the support of arts,culture and higher education in the Eastern Sierra.
100 College Parkway
Mammoth Lakes, CA  93546
Nora Urdi
760 934-3781
www.MammothFoodAndWine.Org

July 9, 2013- Poetry Reading
(David St. John, Jane Shore, Matthew Dickman, and guests)
7 pm
52500 Temecula Rd.
idyllwildarts.org/summer
Diane Dennis, Registrar, 951-659-2171, Ext. 2365

July 14, 2012 – 15th Annual Pets on Parade Awards Luncheon
11:30 am to 2:30 pm
Doral Desert Princess Resort, 67-967 Vista Chino
Cathedral City
$49
760-272-5644

July 31, August 7 & 8, 2013- Chamber Music Concert Series
7:30 pm
52500 Temecula Rd.
idyllwildarts.org/summer
Diane Dennis, Registrar, 951-659-2171, Ext. 2365

August 10, 2013- Chamberfest Chamber Orchestra Concert
8 pm
52500 Temecula Rd.
idyllwildarts.org/summer
Diane Dennis, Registrar, 951-659-2171, Ext. 2365

August 24, 2013 – Backpack Giveaway
47-470 Van Buren Blvd., Indio
(760) 347-3512

October 12, 2013 – Dinner in Canyons
5:30 pm cocktails
6:30 dinner, entertainment, live auction
Andreas Canyon in the Indian Canyons, Palm Springs
$300
760-833-8174
Accmuseum.org

October 13, 2013- Jeannette Rockefeller Angel Program Kickoff Party with Maxine Nightingale
Benefiting AIDS Assistance Program
6-8 pm
Held at a private estate in the Las Palmas area of Palm Springs
RSVP required
www.aidsassistance.org
760-325-8481

October 25-26, 2013- Patriot Ride For Our Heroes
Bicycle ride benefits local charities associated with Active Military, Veterans, Fire, & Police
Old Town La Quinta
Marching bands, military fly over, hundreds of motorcycles, food, entertainment, vendor expo
Cost: $10-70
Vendor Expo begins Friday  at noon to 9pm and again on Saturday from 9-6pm. The ride start times are between 6:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Daphne (760) 324-0550
www.patriotrideforourheroes.com

October 30, 2013 – 2013 Palm Desert ATHENA Awards Luncheon
11:30 a.m. Reception/No Host Bar – 12 p.m. Luncheon
Desert Willow Golf Resort
38-995 Desert Willow Drive
Palm Desert, California 92260
$45 per person (RSVP required)
Contact – (760) 346-0611, ext. 425
alawrence@cityofpalmdesert.org

November 13, 2013 – National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon
6 honorees who “Change the World With a Giving Heart”
Agua Caliente Casino Resort, Rancho Mirage
11:45 AM – 1:30 PM; $65 per person
760-464-6107 or scottschroeder47@gmail.com
www.afpcadesert.org

November 16-17, 2013- Sixth Annual Desert Woman’s Show
Westin Mission Hills Resort, Rancho Mirage
Fashion, art, home, health, wellness
www.desertwomansshow.com

November 23, 2013- Stroke Recovery Center’s 34th Annual Winter Wonderland Ball
6:00 p.m. – Hosted Cocktail Reception
7:00 p.m. – Dinner, Dancing & Silent Auction
The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa
71333 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage
$350 each
760-323-7676 x112
RSVP by November 19

November 28, 2013- Thanksgiving Dinner
47-470 Van Buren Blvd., Indio
(760) 347-3512

November 30, 2013- Paws & Hearts Animal Assisted Therapy, 13th Annual Dog Walk/Fundraiser
Westin Mission Hills Resort
71-333 Dinah Shore Drive
Two mile walk, continental breakfast and great raffle prizes.  Rain or shine.
Registration begins at 9am, walk at 10am
www.pawsandhearts.org
760-836-1406

December 21, 2013- Christmas Toy Giveaway
47-470 Van Buren Blvd., Indio
(760) 347-3512

December 25, 2013- Christmas Dinner
47-470 Van Buren Blvd., Indio
(760) 347-3512

January 3-14, 2014 – 25th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival
www.psfilmfest.org

January 4, 2014 – 25th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala
www.psfilmfest.org

February 16, 2014- The Living Desert Gala & Zoocademy Awards
5-9 pm
$250 each or $2,500 table
Renaissance Esmeralda, Indian Wells
www.livingdesert.org
760-346-1483

February 19, 2014- Stepping Out For COD with Bernadette Peters
8 pm
McCallum Theatre
73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert
Tickets are $65, $85, $125, and $150 (includes VIP seating and reception) per person
Call 760-346-3363 for details
To purchase tickets, call 760-340-2787 or visit www.mccallumtheatre.com