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May 5 may have been the busiest night of the 2011-12 social season. There were at least three major fundraisers, dozens of Cinco de Mayo parties and a few private gatherings held just to enjoy the biggest, brightest super moon in decades.
Last fall, when the challenge came to expand The Desert Sun's philanthropic coverage from two pages in the Valley section to a six-page stand-alone section, the team who would be doing the work immediately said “yes” — quickly followed by “can we really do this?”
The Theresa A. Mike scholarship fashion show, with its London Calling theme, was a real family affair.
The Steinway Society of Riverside County celebrated its 10th anniversary with the annual Doctors of the Desert Concert at the home of Scott and Susan McNealy, the founder of Sun Microsystems.
Farming is the second-largest industry behind tourism in the Coachella Valley.
Think you've seen all the desert's best attractions? You haven't unless you have visited the historic General George S. Patton Memorial Museum at Chiriaco Summit about 30 miles east of Indio. It is newly renovated and packed with fascinating exhibits and authentic equipment.
All guests needed was a $5 ticket to experience the thrill of rooting for a horse in one of the prerecorded races shown on the big screen at the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters fundraiser.
Several years ago, I was seated beside baseball great Don Drysdale at an awards banquet following a desert celebrity golf tournament in which he had participated.
The city of Indian Wells paid homage to two inspirational women leaders of the community with a luncheon fundraiser and awards ceremony in the Crystal Ballroom at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort.
One of the many events held on super-moon Saturday was the highly successful Brew at the Zoo outdoor beer fest at the Living Desert.
Professional therapists Alisa Huntington, Linda Calvin and Sherry Ellison will offer another session of Ask the Therapist on June 20 at the Holiday Inn Express, 71-730 Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage. The session runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Those attending need not give their name.
Dorothy and birthday boy John Nocita with hosts Gino and Lindi Biggi at John's 90th birthday party where it was announced that John Nocita, who just celebrated his 90th birthday, has joined the board of directors of the Loving All Animals charity, founded by Lindi Biggi.
One hundredth birthdays have been in the news lately, and here's another: Happy 100th birthday to Hadassah, the dynamic international organization of Jewish women.
More than 150 donors and friends of The LGBT Community Center of the Desert were thanked and fêted at its second annual garden party at the O'Donnell House.
Carl and Paula Karcher, who are now carrying not only the Karcher name but also its historic philanthropy into the third generation, recently hosted an elegantly casual reception at their Bighorn home in Palm Desert.
The McCallum Theatre's annual Open Call talent competition may well be the largest, best organized and highest level event of its kind in the country.
In a town where fundraising is probably the third largest industry, it's good to keep your eye on up-and-coming events. The Pete Carlson Charity Golf Tournament and Celebrity Awards Dinner is one to watch.
A balmy evening beneath a star-bright sky was the backdrop for a dreamy night of music and gourmet dining served on the Rose Lawn in front of the Emerald Ballroom at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort in Indian Wells.
A gorgeous April day was the cherry on top of the sundae for the Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City's first Shop and Swap luncheon, held at Leon's at The Desert Princess.
More than 400 loving, sympathetic, musical friends gathered at Indian Canyon Country Club to give their talent and financial support to Nino Fontana, who was the entertainer at Melvyn's Restaurant for more than 20 years and is best known for his repertoire of more than 1,000 songs.
The weather was perfect, the occasion was august and the awardees were deserving when about 80 members and guests of Pathfinders met at Thunderbird Country Club to be royally treated.
A few donors stepped forward with checks during last weekend's Guide Dogs of the Desert graduation honoring six person/dog teams ready to launch into their new lives together.
The horns trumpeted as a sea of cardinal and gold divided the Trojan Marching Band from the song girls at the Trojan Club of the Desert's annual Marv Goux golf tournament and luncheon at the IW Club.
There's nothing quite as satisfying as sitting around with people in your same field, swapping tales, exchanging experiences, speaking the same career lingo. When Roxann Ploss gave a small luncheon in her Palm Springs home to celebrate the birthday of Jack Moore, she invited people with a showbiz background, a Hollywood connection.
The Rancho Mirage Women's Club recently awarded $30,000 to three local children's charities during the group's April luncheon.
Graduating members in the local chapter of the National Charity League were recently honored in a touching ceremony titled Senior Presents held at the Renaissance hotel in Palm Springs.
Members of the Chaparral Cares organization at Chaparral Country Club recently donated $10,550 to Desert Cancer Foundation, which pays cancer treatment costs for Coachella Valley residents.
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Carol Channing began to cry when she stepped backstage at the McCallum Theatre to join the cast of One Night Only.
Kids and pups — you can't beat that combination, according to Greg Wetmore. Wetmore, president and CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire, was speaking of the special-needs children served by the organization and the therapy dogs provided by Animal Samaritans SPCA.
The annual birthday luncheon on stage at the McCallum Theatre has been taking place for 24 years yet has a fresh creative twist every spring.
The Friends of Gilda's Club gathered recently and raised $30,000 for the group's beloved cause.
Members of College of the Desert Foundation Auxiliary wrapped up a successful year with a spring luncheon and annual meeting at the Renaissance Esmeralda Hotel.
One of the desert's fastest- growing annual events is Modernism Week, which shows, celebrates and sells anything and everything considered to be midcentury modern. While Modernism Week is a nonprofit organization, it also makes grants to several related nonprofit groups including the Palm Springs Art Museum.
When it comes to fundraisers, AIDS Assistance Program consistently comes up with new, enticing, fun programs in a double-wide variety of price ranges that attract new donors while keeping the faithful happy.
The tournament previously known as the Bob Hope Classic handed out a record $2,045,000 to 40 desert charities in its tradition of supporting the community. Eisenhower Medical Center was the recipient of the largest check from the Humana Challenge — at $1 million.
Habitat for Humanity recently partnered with Tommy Bahama in Palm Desert to raise funds to help volunteers and homeowners build affordable housing.
April is the best month of the year in the Palm Springs area. It's no longer cold and not yet hot. Tourists still seek our pleasurable amenities, and most snowbirds stick around for a few more weeks of Coachella Valley paradise.
Desert Youth Ballet recently held a fundraiser celebrating the 85th birthday of board member, pianist, violinist and music devote Maurice Engleman.
The most recent Coachella Valley Symphony event featured the music of Gilbert and Sullivan.
Upcoming charitable fundraisers and philanthropic events in the Coachella Valley's desert communities.
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