It’s a tepid desert evening as the sky fades from sunset to dusk. Small floating lights sway on a crystal blue pool surrounded by hundreds of flickering candles. Soothing music and the scent of lavender fill the air. You take a deep breath and snuggle into your plush blanket and pillow as your floating vessel… Read more »
The launch of the Coachella Health Festival is set for Saturday, November 18 at the dynamic Showroom at Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella. The lucky first 500 attendees who register online will receive, not only a free general admission ticket, but also complimentary valet parking courtesy of the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians. Whether… Read more »
This year marks the 36th Annual YMCA’s Hoedown in Paradise, Saturday, November 4, at the newly rebranded Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa. Pair your cowboy boots with your best resort attire and come join the fun! Guests can anticipate a night of camaraderie, specialty cocktails and a menu infused with a taste of paradise.… Read more »
Desert Health, in partnership with Restore Hyper Wellness, proudly presents our 2023 Living Well Speaker Series. The monthly presentations showcase esteemed valley doctors and health care professionals starting in July and running through December. The complimentary educational program is open to everyone interested in learning about vitality and proactive well-being. Guest speakers include integrative doctor… Read more »
Registration is now open for the 11th annual International Plant-Based Nutrition Healthcare Conference (PBNHC) taking place September 8-11 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert. This annual CME-accredited medical event brings together health care professionals from around the world to learn the latest research on the power of nutrition to… Read more »
Women Leaders Forum’s (WLF) 10th Annual Women Who Rule Awards & Scholarship Luncheon is set for Friday, May 5, at Agua Caliente Resort Casino in Rancho Mirage. KESQ News Channel 3’s Karen Devine will emcee the celebration of women across the Coachella Valley, specifically honoring three amazing leaders and the first-ever couple for their contributions… Read more »
Since 1971, the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM) has been providing those needing a safe refuge with food, clothing and secure shelter. Over the years, their programs have grown to include extensive counseling, job training and job placement services to help people end their cycle of homelessness. On March 16, all are invited to celebrate… Read more »
David Duval, Fred Couples, John Daly, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Corey Pavin, Bernhard Langer, Vijay Singh, Mark O’Meara – some of golf’s most prestigious and revered names – will take part in the inaugural Galleri Classic at Mission Hills Country Club March 22-26. Golf fans, who have spent a large portion of their lives rooting for… Read more »
Some of figure skating’s top names are coming to Acrisure Arena’s Berger Foundation Iceplex for a spectacular performance of theater on ice Saturday, March 18 at 7pm. Olympic Champion Dorothy Hamill and two-time U.S. Olympic Team Member JoJo Starbuck will serve as hosts for Ice Dance International’s (IDI) “Grace,” performed by an ensemble of 10… Read more »
The Desert Woman’s Show celebrates its 15th anniversary on Saturday, February 18, with a full day of shopping, fashion shows, health experts, guest speakers and charitable giving. Presented by Desert Vein & Vascular Institute, this festive event features local fashion boutiques, skin care specialists, fitness and wellness experts and leading health care providers. This year’s… Read more »
In association with CSUSB Palm Desert, Desert Health is proud to present an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) speaker series entitled Your Best Health Now. This six-week program is open to everyone and features leading health care doctors and professionals from our desert communities. The educational program explores the variety of natural and allopathic health… Read more »
One of our valley’s favorite events returns Saturday, February 18, to the Classic Club in Palm Desert. A full day of shopping, fashion shows, guest speakers, chef demonstrations and the ever-popular Greater Palm Springs Food & Wine are sure to delight men and women alike. Presented by Desert Vein & Vascular Institute, the festive event… Read more »
For 40 years, the Family YMCA of the Desert has been a trusted community partner focused on providing a place for all to grow, thrive and learn in a welcoming environment. The Y team, board of directors and our valued supporters cherish the importance of strengthening community, creating a greater impact for good and coming… Read more »
Women Leaders Forum (WLF) kicks off its 2022-23 season with a call to members and the community to “Connect, Engage and Imagine.” Join this group of amazing business, nonprofit and political leaders, as we gather for an exciting lineup of events to foster friendships and connection, while raising money for WLF’s Young Women Leaders Scholarship… Read more »
Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine (CVVIM) is proud to announce their sixth annual VIMY Awards & WineLover’s Auction to be held November 11 at Thunderbird Country Club in Rancho Mirage. The VIMY Award was created to honor a significant contributor to health care in our Coachella Valley and beyond. This year’s VIMY Award recipient is… Read more »
Time to get that PEPP in our step! Desert Cancer Foundation is thrilled to present the 16th Annual Paint El Paseo Pink walk on Saturday, October 8, starting at 7:30 a.m. with an inspirational ceremony. Join this beloved community event and support a dual mission: to raise breast cancer awareness and much needed funds for… Read more »
Women Leaders Forum of the Coachella Valley (WLF) will celebrate outstanding professionals and aspiring young women in our community at the 9th Annual Women Who Rule! Awards and Scholarship Fundraiser taking place May 6, at the Classic Club in Palm Desert. Four extraordinary Coachella Valley women and one visionary “Man of the Year” will be… Read more »
Wellness in the workplace is more important today than ever before. To assist local companies and organizations in keeping employees and staff happy, safe and well, Coachella Valley’s HARC (Health Assessment and Research for Communities) is hosting their annual Workplace Wellness Symposium on June 24, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. via Zoom. In 2016, HARC inaugurated their… Read more »
One of the valley’s leading organizations, Women Leaders Forum (WLF), is pleased to announce its emergence from the pandemic as a stronger, more relevant and highly engaged member group. Founded by renowned and former Indian Wells city council member and Mayor Mary T. Roche, WLF is celebrating its 20th year with a renewed commitment to… Read more »
The annual “Life Without Limits” champagne luncheon returns in support of families who have a loved one with special needs such as cerebral palsy, autism, down syndrome, epilepsy and other developmental and intellectual disabilities. After postponing their 2020 and 2021 luncheons due to COVID, the United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire (UCPIE) is excited… Read more »