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Horses at the gate, there goes the bell — they're off and running at the Kentucky Derby! Gilda's new fundraiser, 'Day At The Races,' held at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage, drew about 185 guests.
Upon entering this event benefiting The Living Desert and Zoo, each guest received their own glass that read 'Brew at the Zoo.'
The eighth annual Keller Williams Charity Golf Tournament at Desert Island Golf and Country Club raised more than $18,000 to help fund many of the Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City's worthwhile programs.
Last Saturday's Evening Under the Stars marked its historic 20th anniversary, prompting us old-timers to reminisce about the first few EUS events.
Today's Desert Scene section will be the last for this part of the 2013-14 season. But that does not mean that the social, fundraising season is over nor that giving to charities should slow down. To the contrary — SUMMER DONATIONS ARE URGENTLY, CRITICALLY NEEDED, NOW!
Shelter from the Storm (SFTS) held its innaugural Gala & Awards Dinner at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Honorees were former (SFTS) president Lynn Moriarty and Superior Court Judge Victoria Cameron, who were lauded for their tireless commitment to healing the wounds of domestic violence.
A festive décor of tulips and lighted globe centerpieces set the outdoor scene for Opera Arts' fourth annual Opera Under the Stars at the Renaissance Esmeralda. Indian Wells Mayor Mary Roche welcomed the nearly 100 fans and pointed out the nearly full moon above.
It is amazing what a small, dedicated charity can accomplish. Case in point: The end-of-season Pathfinders lunch at Thunderbird Country Club, which drew nearly200 guests and thoughtfully seated me next to a terrific lady who shared some amazing Pathfinder history.
The Steinway Society of Riverside County's annual competition is open to children ages 7 to 18 in junior (through eighth grade) and senior (through 12th grade) levels. This year's festival was hosted by Xavier College Preparatory High School in Palm Desert.
With more than 800 local charities striving to help thousands of people in need, fundraising is said to be the third-largest industry in the desert. So it is understandable that the search for unique ways to raise those funds is relentless.
It is sometimes said that life 'inside the Beltway' is like living in a country within a country. Those in Washington, D.C. who are in politics or work for the Fed know its language, its inside customs, plus both the steadfast reliability and the slippery quirks of the law.
Just last week, a midweek, midday 'Thank You' party drew more than 300 people, officials and VIP's to the Palm Springs Convention Center for the annual Palm Springs Police and Fire Appreciation Luncheon presented by the Chamber of Commerce.
PR Chair Tom Hiel and tournament Chair Dan Gibbons are shown with Marine participants in the annual Desert Hot Springs Elks Lodge fundraiser tournament held at Mission Lakes Country Club.
Hostess Kay Williams (far left – counter-clockwise): Louise McCabe, Bea Taylor, Cindy Schissler, Evelyn Nienhuis, Diane Sawyer, Sally Keller, Sally Lehrkend and Lucy McBain attend the 'Fashion and Fun' event held at the Pond de Rose estate.
Indian Ridge Country Club was again the scenic venue for the Desert Cancer Foundation's 19th annual 'A Round for Life' Gala Dinner and Auction, before the golf tournament set for the following morning.
This time of year, the next best thing to visiting the fertile olive groves of Italy was attending the 'Olive Fest' event at Casa Bella estate in Rancho Mirage.
The operative word was 'giving' at the 21st Senior Inspiration Awards luncheon where 11 individuals over the age of 70 were honored.
Mrs. Robert (Jo) Pond, and Opera Showcase treasurer Meredith Bettencourt chatwith Metropolitan Opera singer Jessica Rivera who returned to their group just to say 'thank you.'
This Gilda's event was held at Sun City and featured a new line of spring fashions from both Coldwater Creek and City Lites Boutique, coordinated by Rozzie Perlmuth and Lark Kennedy.
The Miramonte Resort in Indian Wells welcomed some very special young women recently who, 'dressed to the nines' and eyes sparkling, delighted in every moment of the JFK Foundation's 'Ophelia Project' annual awards luncheon.
Two great institutions, not likely to be paired, came together for an afternoon.
Palm Valley C.C. hosted Pete Carlson's third annual Charity Golf Tournament and Celebrity Awards Dinner benefiting The Heatwave Jazz & Show Band, The Willie Mays 'Sey Hey Foundation' & The Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley.
Each woman, totaling more than 300, women brought a teddy bear donation to the annual Teddy Bear Fashion Show and Luncheon for WOW (World of Women, Sun City, Palm Desert).
Palm Desert Rotarians teed it up for their annual charity golf tournament at Palm Valley Country Club. This year's co-chairs, C.Mikel Oglesby andAngela Wingfield choose Martha's Village and Kitchen, FIND Food Bank, Well in the Desert, Food Now and Fish Food Bank as the recipients.
More than $2 million raised for JFS in the past five years alone.
The National League of American Pen Women honored Joyce Bulifant, Victory Grund and Daniela Ryan at their seventh annual 'Women of Distinction' awards which raise funding for scholarships.
The Palm Springs Museum Artists Council's 99 Bucks fundraiser drew 1,200 guests to its fourth annual art sale.
It sounded like Armageddon as 120 bikers revved their engines in preparation for the third annual Guide Dogs of the Desert Poker Run in memory of Troy P. Dunne.
The category was 'Silver' but the hair was blonde, brunette, and perfectly coiffed, and the designer suits were whites and pastels in the very latest spring shades.
Lori Sarner is a good person. She gives, she contributes, she works her little heart out for others.
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