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MARCH/APRIL 2017

Open Call this year’s list of culinary celebrities is Celebrates 19 Years led by food expert Gail Simmons, Food & of Talent Wine special projects director and judge on Bravo’s Top Chef, who is hosting the three- n day festival. Featured chefs include James Art Film Series Concludes Beard award winner Gale Gand, partner with Compelling and founding executive pastry chef of TRU Documentaries in Chicago; Tory McPhail, executive chef n One of the season’s most scintillating happenings – at Commander's Palace in New Orleans; Taking a Closer Look Fashion Week El Paseo – returns to Palm Desert, March Los Angeles-based chef and 18 to 25, to celebrate a 12th year of fabulousness. restaurateur Brooke Williamson, at Short-Term Rentals The week-long extravaganza and its famous red runner-up on Top Chef Season n carpet will once again grace the top of the parking 10 in Seattle and competitor Historical Society structure at the Gardens on El Paseo where top designers in Top Chef’s current season, Art Show Features will showcase their newest collections along with fresh winner of Esquire network’s Classic Desert Paintings ideas from emerging talents. Knife Fight, and star, host, and mentor on MTV’s House of Food; n highlights include Michael Costello and the Stars of Project Runway unveiling their Spring/Summer 2017 and , host of Food Enjoy Arias Outdoors collections, the popular Le Chien canine fashion show, Network's , and 2010 at Festival of Opera & Art and a finale featuring designer CD Greene, winner of Star; n whose exclusive and edgy looks and many more. COPS Volunteers are created with architectural Enhance Community precision. this is the seventh year March 18 - 25 Safety Fashion Week El Paseo that Fashion Week will include Tickets and information: www.fashionweekelpaseo.com n Palm Desert Food & Wine. The or 888-596-1027 Free, Safe Disposal popular event brings together of Used Oil and Oil Filters celebrity chefs and sommeliers Palm Desert Food & Wine March 24 - 26 n for three extraordinary days of Tickets and information: www.palmdesertfoodandwine.com First Weekend Events fabulous food and premium or 888-596-1027 wine tasting, March 24 to 26. Feature Wildflowers A portion of the proceeds benefit and New Art Friends of the James Beard Foundation. Open Call Celebrates 19 Years of Talent The McCallum Theatre Institute presents its 19th annual Open Call Talent Competition, Thursday through Saturday, The public is invited April 13 to 15. Open Call presents the Coachella Valley's to the 25th Annual Senior Inspiration best performers in an exciting talent competition. Local Awards Luncheon artists team up with staff and crew to present four visually on Friday, March 24. stunning and energy filled performances. The event at the This annual, sell-out event has become an audience favorite and is fun for the entire family. Audience JW Marriott Desert members will vote for their favorite acts at the Thursday and Friday evening (7 p.m.) and Saturday matinee Springs Resort and Spa (2 p.m.) performances. Winners will be announced at Saturday evening's final performance at 7 p.m. will recognize Open Call tickets go on sale March 2 at the McCallum Theatre box office, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, 11 outstanding individuals from and start at $12. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.mccallumtheatre.com and by calling Riverside County and each of the 760-340-2787. Coachella Valley’s nine cities. Hal Gruen is Palm Desert’s 2017 honoree. Tickets are $30 Film Series Concludes With Compelling Documentaries and benefit the Regional Access Project Foundation. The 2017 Palm Desert Public Art Documentary Film Series continues on March 16 Tickets and information: 760-863-2556 with a free screening of Bending Sticks: The Sculpture of Patrick Dougherty. or www.seniorinspirationawards.org In a career spanning four continents and three decades, internationally The City has established a Short-Term Rental acclaimed environmental artist Patrick Dougherty has created over 200 majestic Afterhours Hotline – 760-833-7998 – so that sculptures out of nothing more than saplings. Bending Sticks follows Dougherty residents can conveniently report problems with and his collaborators during a year of “stickwork” revealing his creative process, rentals in their neighborhoods when City Hall inspirations, thoughts about the temporary nature of his work, and unusual is closed. personal story. Katherine Hough, Chief Curator at the Palm Springs Art Afterhours Hotline: 760-833-7998 Museum, will lead a discussion of the film following the screening. Business hours: (8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday): the popular series of free public art-themed documentary films concludes 760-776-6360 on April 20 with Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson. While they are helpful tools, edith Lake Wilkinson moved from West Virginia to New York by herself portable blowers, lawnmowers, in 1888 to study at the Art Students’ League. During the next three decades and other powered equipment can Wilkinson created artwork and a life for herself. This film depicts Edith’s great- be noisy. To allow necessary work niece, Jane Anderson (Emmy-winning writer & director) two-year-exploration while protecting the enjoyment of as she seeks recognition for her great-aunt’s life’s work. Instead of a featured residents and visitors, the City regulates the speaker, the film will be preceded by an awards ceremony for the UCR Palm hours when these tools can be used. From Desert/Palm Springs Art Museum Artists Council Spring Exhibit People’s Choice Award. October through April, permitted hours are the documentary film series is presented by the City of Palm Desert Public Art Department Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. With the exception of blowers, maintenance and the University of , Riverside Palm Desert Graduate Center. All films screen the activities for golf courses and tennis courts can third Thursday of the month, January through April, at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at UCR Palm Desert, operate from 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive. Admission is free, but reservations are recommended. For more information Information: 760-776-6360 and reservations, please call the Palm Desert Public Art Department at 760-837-1663 or register online at palmdesert.ucr.edu/programs/events.html. The City’s free docent led public art tours continue on March 4 at 9 a.m. with a tour of the art at the Palm Desert Library. Participants are invited to meet at the entrance to the Library, Taking a Closer Look at Short-Term Rentals 73300 Fred Waring Drive. April’s tour will feature the art of the El Paseo Exhibition. Participants are Palm Desert is known internationally as a wonderful place to visit. Our invited to meet at the northeast corner of El Paseo residents know their community is also one of the best places in the world and Highway 74. to grow up, work, raise a family, and retire. Information: 760-346-0611, ext. 664 The City wants to preserve the qualities that make Palm Desert or visit www.palmdesertart.org desirable to residents and visitors alike. recent developments in nearby communities have led to concerns that Palm Desert might experience a significant increase in the number Dates to Remember of short-term rental properties, which could threaten the character of our Daylight Saving Time Begins community. March 12 In an effort to avoid this and plan thoughtfully and fairly for the future, the Palm Desert City Council recently passed a temporary First Day of Spring March 20 moratorium on new short-term rental permits in the City. the year-long moratorium will provide the City with time to evaluate the opportunities and Annual Clean Up Day challenges posed by the increasing popularity of vacation rentals and discuss strategies that respect the April 15 rights of homeowners while preserving neighborhoods and the fabric of our community. Earth Day for more information about the moratorium, please call the Community Development Department April 22 at 760-346-0611, ext. 483. COPS Volunteers Enhance Public Safety through Vacation The Historical Society of Palm Desert presents an exhibition of paintings by Kathi Hilton and her Home Check and Other Programs late father, John Hilton, March 17 to 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Historical Society, located at 73861 El Paseo, will host an opening reception for the exhibition on Saturday, March 18, from Volunteering for community service can be a very 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. rewarding experience, especially if it is volunteering for the john Hilton is the best known of the early desert painters and many consider the Hiltons Palm Desert Citizens On Patrol (COPS). the first family of desert art. Both father and daughter highlight the sublime colors of the land COPS volunteers receive specialized training including and sky, picturing the desert we know as a celestial place. Kathi Hilton will be in attendance all CPR/First Aid, traffic control, driver’s safety, and four days of the exhibit and be available to talk with visitors about the luminaries she and her patrolling requirements. They work closely with police and father knew, including desert painters Jimmy firefighters, monitoring Swinnerton, Maynard Dixon, and Bill Bender, as police radio traffic and well as her dad's friends General George Patton responding to accident and Howard Hughes. scenes where they assist a resident of Roosevelt, Utah, Kathi Hilton with traffic control. grew up at her father's gem shop and art COPS volunteers gallery at Valerie Jean corners in Thermal, and also operate the City’s often visited the Desert Magazine Art Gallery in Vacation Home Check Palm Desert. Once headquarters of the vibrant Program, which Smoke Tree Painters scene, the building is now provides Palm Desert occupied by Manhattan in the Desert residents with enhanced restaurant. Kathi and her father also spent time security and peace of at The Living Desert, where John Hilton and mind during extended vacations. COPS volunteers patrol other artists painted dioramas for wildlife and visit registered single-family homes in non-gated exhibits. She will be showing her paintings from communities while residents are away for two weeks or the California and Utah deserts, along with more. These ongoing visits include checking for broken a selection of her father's landscapes – some windows, evidence of intrusion, and other obvious painted at his former home in 29 Palms – as problems, which are reported to the resident and well as his sketches from a Baja trip that were reproduced in the book Hardly Any Fences. the police. For more information, please call 760-346-6588 To register for the Vacation Home Check Program, or visit www.hspd.org/ residents can fill out an application at the Portola Community Center, 45480 Portola Avenue. For more information about the Vacation Home Check Program or about becoming a COPS volunteer, please call 760-862-9848.

Palm Desert residents can safely dispose of their used oil and oil filters in a convenient and environmentally friendly way at the City’s Used Oil and Oil Filter Recycling Event on Saturday, March 4, from 8 to 11 a.m. at AutoZone, located at 34860 Monterey Avenue. used oil must be stored properly in a clean, sealed, Experience inspiring vocal artistry and beautiful music in a scenic setting at the eighth annual Festival uncontaminated container. Workers at the event will accept up of Opera and Art on Sunday, March 19, from 1 to 6 p.m., at the Civic Center Park amphitheater. to five gallons of used oil per vehicle. It is illegal to transport This fun, free event features world class vocalists and the Desert Winds Freedom Band more than five gallons of used oil in a personal vehicle. performing a thrilling program. In addition to the wonderful music, there will be art displays and anyone who is unable to participate in this event can interactive activities for all. dispose of their used oil and oil filters free of charge at attendees are invited to bring blankets, chairs, and umbrellas to enjoy the afternoon. Food Burrtec’s Recycle Center and at other certified collection and non-alcoholic drinks will also be available for purchase. centers in Palm Desert. For more information, please call Civic Center Park is located at 73510 Fred Waring Drive (Fred Waring and San Pablo Avenue). 760-776-6416. For more information, please call 760-323-8353. First Weekend fun continues this spring with a colorful and In April, First Weekend celebrates the debut of Desert X, inspiring lineup of free events highlighted by a celebration an art event on display through April 30 that will make the of wildflowers in March and an exciting new art exhibition Coachella Valley and its landscape a canvas for a curated in April. exhibition of site-specific works by established and Held on Saturday, March 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the emerging artists. Palm Desert will be the site of foot of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National multiple Desert X artworks and festivities. The Palm Springs Monument, the Coachella Valley Wildflower Festival Art Museum in Palm Desert kicks things off on Friday, April celebrates a 10th year of promoting wellness, recreation, 7, from 4 to 9 p.m. with its free Galen First Friday celebration and the beautiful outdoors. The popular annual favorite featuring a talk by local Desert X artist Phillip K. Smith II features wildflower hikes, local artists, a kids’ zone, followed by live music and craft beer in the beer and wine garden, and a wide variety of exhibitions Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden. and vendor booths. On Saturday, April 8, at 10:30 a.m., the Drenching winter rains have set the table for art inspired fun continues at Cap Homme/ a magnificent display of wildflowers and all are Ralph Adams Park where participants will encouraged to come out and enjoy nature’s get to converse with Desert X creators fireworks as part of a fun day. Offsite parking is followed by a hike up the Homestead Trail MARCH/APRIL a must with regular shuttles running through- to glimpse unique perspectives on Curves and Zigzags, artist 2017 out the day between the festival and St. Margaret’s Claudia Comte’s compelling Desert X installation. Episcopal Church, 47535 Highway 74, where These are just a sample of the many exciting events parking is free. featured as part of First Weekend Palm Desert. For more information about First Weekend events, visit www.pdfirstweekend.com. For more information about the Wildflower Festival, visit www.desertmountains.org or call 760-862-9984.

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n march/april 2017 CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY MUSEUM OF THE DESERT 71701 Gerald Ford Drive, Rancho Mirage 760-321-0602 www.cdmod.org CITY OF PALM DESERT Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Palm Desert Civic Center Sunday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. 73510 Fred Waring Drive Admission: $9.95, ages 1 and up 760-346-0611 Annual memberships available www.palm-desert.org www.cityofpalmdesert.org PALM DESERT COMMUNITY CENTER Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 43900 San Pablo Avenue Report Graffiti 760-568-9697 Graffiti Hotline: 760-340-5776 www.myrecreationsdistrict.com Short Term Rental After Hours Hotline: Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. 760-833-7998 Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Closed Sundays Free Docent-Led Public Art Tours PALM DESERT PUBLIC LIBRARY Tour of the Palm Desert Library 73300 Fred Waring Drive Spring Soccer Camp Saturday, March 4, 9 a.m. 760-346-6552 Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp Meet at the Library entrance www.rivlib.net at Hovley Soccer Park Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Friday, April 10 – 14 Tour of the new El Paseo Exhibition Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Ages 3 – 4 ($105): 8 – 9 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m. Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. Ages 4 – 5 ($120): 9 – 10:30 a.m. Meet at the northeast corner of El Paseo Closed April 16 Ages 6 – 16 ($160): 8 – 11 a.m. and Highway 74 Information: 800-878-2167, ext. 239 Information: 760-346-0611, ext. 664 Baby Story Time Spring Camp or visit www.palmdesertart.org Mondays, 10:30 a.m. Campers enjoy a week of exciting, structured Visitor Services: activities including game, songs, sports, scavenger 760-568-1441 Preschool Story Time hunts, and more. Ages 2 – 7 Monday – Friday, April 10 – 14, 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER Fun with stories, puppets, songs, finger $110 per week; $25 daily 73751 Magnesia Falls Drive plays, and simple crafts 760-565-7467 Thursdays, at 10:30 a.m. SANTA ROSA & SAN JACINTO MTNS www.pdpool.com NAT’L MONUMENT VISITOR CENTER Spring Swim Hours Teen Time 51500 Highway 74 Grades 6 – 12 Monday – Friday, 5:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. 760-862-9984 Hang out, play games (WiiU), and snacks Saturdays, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.desertmountains.org Tuesdays Sundays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Open daily 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Spring Break Monument Story Time April 8 – 16 Little Bricks Ages 5 – 7 (accompanied by parent or guardian) Slides and diving boards open 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Building Competition Nature stories, outdoor arts and crafts, nature walks, Grades 4 – 12 and more. Registration is open for Spring Group Swim Lessons Thursdays, March 30 & April 27 Sundays, March 5 & April 9, 1 – 2 p.m. taking place Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 3:30 p.m. RSVP: 760-862-9984 Underwater Easter Egg Hunt Young Explorers Program Sunday, April 16 Ages 8 & up Egg drops at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Have fun learning about compasses $3 per person and maps. Sundays, March 5 & April 9, 1 – 2 p.m. The Aquatic Center offers a variety of fitness classes RSVP: 760-862-9984 including: Yoga, spin bike, Silver Sneakers Classic, and more. Information: 760-565-7467 or www.pdpool.com

– cont'd from front page – PALM DESERT PUBLIC LIBRARY 73300 Fred Waring Drive PALM DESERT COMMUNITY CENTER CAL STATE UNIVERSITY 760-346-6552 43900 San Pablo Avenue SAN BERNARDINO www.rivlib.com 760-568-9697 Palm Desert Campus Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. www.myrecreationsdistrict.com 37500 Cook Street Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. 760-341-2883 Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. http://pdc.csusb.edu Closed April 16 Closed Sundays Campus Administrative Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Libraries are Fun Festival Chef’s Table All day family activities, games, and more. Presented by the Palm Desert Public Library Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at 2 p.m. Closed March 31 (final program of the season) Wednesday Family Programs March 2 Lana Ferdman, Wellness Cooking Tribute Show – December ’63 Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons Enjoy movies, cooking classes, building block Information: 760-346-6552 fun, and more. Friday, March 10 Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. (no program April 12) Sunday Sounds Information & tickets: www.IWTheater.com Presented by the Palm Desert Public Library Book Club: Hooked on Books Sundays at 2 p.m. (final program of the season) Dyslexia, Literacy, and Legislative Initiatives First Tuesdays, 2 p.m. Conference March 5 Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus Tuesday, March 7 March 7 Night by Elie Wiesel Information: 760-346-6552 Information & tickets: www.yesread.org April 4 The Road to Character by David Brooks Classics on Stage Presented by Desert Theatreworks Virginia Waring International Meditation Mondays Piano Competition First and third Mondays at 6 p.m. and the Palm Desert Public Library March 26 – April 1 Sundays at 2 p.m. Writers Group: Write On! Daytime and evening performances Third Tuesdays, 2 p.m. March 26 Our American Cousin Information: www.vwipc.org March 21 In person: Carine Topal, April 2 The Marriage of Figaro 18th Annual Golf Classic author of Tattooed April 9 Oedipus the King at Stone Eagle Golf Club April 18 In person: Nelson Gist, author of Golf Center at Palm Desert Monday, April 24 Is Capitalism Forever? Home of First Tee of the Coachella Valley youth golf Tickets and information: www.pdc.csusb.edu Introduction to the Internet with Lyn program includes 9-hole par three course, driving (reservations encouraged) range with chipping and putting greens, foot golf, Retired academic and administrative professionals Mondays, 10 – noon., March 6 – April 10 and more. are invited to join the Emeriti Society. Members get Information & reservations: 760-346-6552 74945 Sheryl Avenue access to events and adult learning opportunities at Cal State’s Palm Desert Campus. 760-779-1877 Monday Movie Matinee Information: pdc.csusb.edu/emeritiSociety.html Mondays at 2 p.m. March 13 Mel Brooks’ History of the World, FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT Educational Programs Part I 43930 San Pablo Avenue Offering Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctor of April 10 Tootsie starring Dustin Hoffman 760-341-9622 Education degrees as well as Teacher Preparation/ & Jessica Lange www.ymcaofthedesert.org Credential and Certificate Programs Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute “Memories of Growing Up Offers non-credit, university-level with the Brooklyn Dodgers” Don Reiss courses for adults 50+ along with Thursday, March 2, 1 p.m. events, travel program, and discussion groups. Experience the fun of learning “Take Me Home Huey” with no homework, tests, or grades. Steve Maloney Information: 909-537-8121 Thursday, March 16, 6 p.m. or www.pdc.csusb.edu/osher

“Social Media 101” PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM Join the Cal State University Associates and attend Tammy Bleck IN PALM DESERT monthly entertainment and educational events. Tuesday, March 28, 1 p.m. 72567 Highway 111 Information: 760-341-2883, ext. 78107 760-346-5600 Author Talk & Book Signing or [email protected] Thursday, March 23, 4 p.m. www.psmuseum.org Offering daily free admission Behind the Camera/Microphone Closed Mondays & holidays Interesting stories from journalists and media Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. personalities First Friday of the month: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesdays at 1 p.m. March 8 Bulldog Bill Feingold Glass for the New Millennium: Masterworks March 15 Hank Plante from the Kaplan-Ostergaard Collection March 22 Dan Adams On display through March 7 March 29 Dennis Daily Galen First Friday: Desert X COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS April 5 Patrick Evans Friday, April 7, 4 – 9 p.m. 72050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms April 19 Ken Vincent 760-343-3644 Desert X Event Veterans Resource Center Saturday, April 8, 10:30 a.m. Information: www.rcdas.org Volunteers provide assistance Animals available for adoption to veterans and their families Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 2016/2017 Platinum Card for Residents Enjoy discounts on green fees, lessons, dining, merchandise, and book tee times 21 days in advance $319 Information: 760-346-7060, ext. 1 or www.desertwillow.com/Platinum COLLEGE OF THE DESERT 43500 Monterey Avenue THE GARDENS/EL PASEO VILLAGE 760-346-8041 73545 El Paseo www.collegeofthedesert.edu 760-862-1990 Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Alumni Association Street Fair Every weekend starting at 7 a.m. Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. RSVP & Information: 760-636-7957 Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Walter N. Marks Center for the Arts El Paseo Cruise Night Open Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., First and third Fridays of the month JOSLYN CENTER Sunday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., and by appointment Cruising begins at 4:30 p.m. 73750 Catalina Way Information: 760-776-7278 Information: www.elpaseocruisenight.com 760-340-3220 or 760-346-8965 www.joslyncenter.org Exercise Your Brain with Learning in Retirement Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. College of the Desert’s classroom space in Annual Concert Series at The Gardens Westfield Palm Desert Saturdays: wine 4:15 p.m., concerts 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. $60 per semester for multiple courses $15 donation includes light bites and two glasses Closed Sundays Information: www.lirpalmdesert.com of wine Proceeds benefit local charities. Mornings with the Mayor PaCE—Partnership and Community Education Meet and speak with Palm Desert’s Mayor www.collegeofthedesert/pace.edu March 4 Heatwave – Angel View March 11 Patrick Sieben – United Cerebral Palsy regarding things that affect you and your Short-term training, workshops, and certification community March 18 John Stanley King Band – Jewish Family services on a wide variety of subjects including First Tuesdays, March 7 & April 4, 9 – 10:30 a.m. licensed smog technician, security guard and Services of the Desert Information: security officer How to Reduce the Damage of a Stroke Information: [email protected] www.thegardensonelpaseo.com/events Wednesday, March 8, 10 – 11 a.m. or 760-776-7420 RSVP: 800-491-4990 Photos with the Easter Bunny Includes arts, crafts, & refreshments Diabetes and ED DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT Saturday, April 15, 10 a.m. – noon 38995 Desert Willow Drive Wednesday, March 15 $15 donation to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters Pro shop and tee times: 760-346-7060, ext. 1 Appointments start at 9 a.m. of the Desert Information and hours: 760-346-0015 Registration: 855-889-6286 www.desertwillow.com HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM DESERT Empowered Planning Speakers Series Golf Shop: 72861 El Paseo Fridays, 9:30 – 11 a.m. 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. 760-346-6588 March 17 Senior Nutrition www.hspd.org April 21 Exercise and Preventive Screenings Driving Range Friday – Monday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations: 760-324-4604 Open seven days a week from 6 a.m. to one hour before sunset. Kathi Hilton Art Show 8th Annual Runway Event Closed for maintenance after 12:30 p.m. & Sale “Attire to Inspire, Giving With Heart” on Mondays & Thursdays March 17 – 20 Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa Thursday, March 23, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m The Terrace at Desert Willow Friday Night Lecture Series For reservations (parties of six or more) Fridays at 7 p.m. Reservations: 760-340-3220 call 760-346-7060 Portola Community Center, 45480 Portola Avenue Breakfast: 7 – 11 a.m. Desert Regional Medical Center Seminar March 24 “Plants Utilized by the Cahuilla” Wednesday, April 12, 10 a.m. – noon Lunch: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bar Menu: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. THE LIVING DESERT California Telephone Access Program Free hearing screening and free phone Lobby Bar 47900 Portola Avenue 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 760-346-5694 for eligible Californians www.livingdesert.org Tuesday, April 18, 10 a.m. – noon Vista Bar Open daily, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (last admission at 4 p.m.) 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Meals on Wheels delivers Cooks Grill Giraffe Feeding nutritious meals to home- 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. Daily 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. & 12 – 2:30 p.m. bound seniors. Penny’s Pantry $5 with paid admission ($4 members) is open on the first and third Palm Desert Golf Academy Open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Saturday Fridays of each month, Butterflies: Winged 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. for seniors in Closed Sundays Wonders Exhibit need of additional food/pet For information about Academy memberships, Daily, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. call 760-340-4057 $3 non-members; food. Volunteers are needed. $2 members Information: 50-Minute Clinics 760-340-3220, ext. 110 Tuesdays – Saturdays, 10 a.m. Information & reservations: 760-340-4057 – cont'd on next page – – cont'd from inside– PALM DESERT AREA Camel Rides Daily, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE $6 per person 72559 Highway 111 760-346-6111 Family Park After Dark www.pdacc.org Close-up animal presentations and guided walks By Chamber President followed by campfire s’mores CEO Laurie Baldwin Friday, March 3, 5 – 8 p.m. Pre-registration required: 760-346-5694 Get social with the Palm SANTA ROSA & SAN JACINTO MTNS Zoobilee! Presents Desert Area Chamber of Commerce’s new “Social” NAT’L MONUMENT VISITOR CENTER Membership. Don’t have a business, retired, or just 51500 Highway 74 Cheetah Nights Enjoy an evening of seeking another circle to get involved in, then our 760-862-9984 animal encounters, “Social” Membership is perfect for you! www.desertmountains.org cocktails, silent auction, The new “Social” Membership gives you the Open daily 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. dinner, and more to support The Living Desert opportunity to get involved in the community, Free guided hikes take place every Thursday Saturday, March 4, 5 – 9 p.m. make some new connections, and even give back and Saturday from 9 – 11:30 a.m. $300 per person by volunteering. Join the only 5-Star accredited regional Coachella Valley Wildflower Festival Starry Safari Overnight Adventures chamber in the Coachella Valley dedicated to Saturday, March 4, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Camp overnight at the zoo and encounter the promoting, supporting, and enhancing business Park at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church sights and sounds of the desert under the stars prosperity, civic vitality, and quality of life. The new 47535 Highway 74 March 11, April 21 & 29 Registration required: 760-346-5694 Social Memberships are $100 (plus admin fee). Wildflower Bus Tour Join online at www.pdacc.org or contact us at Wednesday, March 15, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Concerts for Conservation 760-346-6111. $50 per person The Kings of 88 RSVP by March 13: 760-862-9984 Free with admission Monthly Business Breakfasts Sunday, March 12, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Second Tuesday of each month, 7:30 a.m. Monday Morning Walks at Desert Willow Golf Resort Short, easy walks on the Ed Hastey Trail allow Adult Park After Dark Reservations: www.pdacc.org people of all ages to see and learn about native Ages 21 up plants and animals Close-up animal presentations and guided walks Profit Connection Leads Lunches Second and fourth Thursdays Mondays, 10 – 11 a.m. followed by campfire s’mores and beer and 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Information: 760-862-9984 premium spirits tastings. Information/reservations: 760-346-6111 or www.desertmountains.org Friday, March 17, 5 – 8 p.m. Pre-registration required: 760-346-5694 Business After Hours Mixers Desert Mountains Art Faire Third Wednesdays, 5 – 7 p.m. Support local artists and find unique gifts while Spring Plant Sale Information: www.pdacc.org enjoying the beauty of our desert mountains Saturday & Sunday, March 25 & 26 Saturdays, March 18 & April 8, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Chamber for Good Birding Walks Family Astronomy Night Visit www.pdcc.org and click the Discover the year-round and migratory birds that Friday, March 31, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. “Chamber for Good” logo to connect call the Coachella Valley home $15 adults; $12 children; members free Mondays, March 13 & April 10, 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. and contribute to local nonprofits. Brew at the Zoo Living in Earthquake Country More than 75 food and drink vendors, live music, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA See how the San Andreas Fault was created and fun RIVERSIDE/PALM DESERT CAMPUS and learn how to be prepared when the fault Saturday, April 1, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive shifts again. Presale: $75 non-members; $70 members 760-834-0800 Saturday , March 18, 1 – 3 p.m. Door: $85 non-members; $80 members www.palmdesert.ucr.edu RSVP: 760-862-9984 Designated drivers: $45 Star Party VIP: $150 An Educational Program Enjoy sky tours conducted Eggstravaganza for Mature Learners by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. Egg hunts, games, face painting, and more UC Riverside Extension’s Saturday, March 4, 6 – 9 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Osher Lifelong Learning Star Party and Night Adventures Earth Day Institute in the Monument Enjoy guided walks and entertainment Information: Enjoy sky tours conducted by the Astronomical Saturday, April 22 760-834-0997 Society of the Desert and use black lights to or www.extension.ucr.edu/osher discover night creatures such as scorpions, owls, MCCALLUM THEATRE jackrabbits, spiders and snakes. 73000 Fred Waring Drive Free Lecture Series: Are We Alone? Learn how scientists hope to find life beyond Earth Saturday, April 1, 8 – 10 p.m. 760-340-ARTS (2787) “Galactic Discoveries: Delving Into the Early Universe” RSVP required: 760-862-9984 www.mccallumtheatre.com Tuesday, March 14, 6 p.m. Life Zones Lectures Learn about the five life zones of the National Virginia Waring “Alien Planets: Are there Other Earths Lurking in International Piano Competition Our Galaxy?” Monument including how the Cahuilla used Concerto final with full orchestra Thursday, April 6, 6 p.m. plants and animals for food, shelter, clothing, Sunday, April 2, 2 p.m. Information & RSVP: 760-834-0800 and medicine. Information: www.vwipc.org Saturday, March 18, 10:30 a.m. – noon Saturday, April 15, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Visit www.mccallumtheatre.com or call the box RSVP required: 760-862-9984 office for a complete listing of March & April shows.