Excitement is in the air for the third annual Canada/Snowbird Fest taking place Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1 at their new location on the University of California Riverside campus in Palm Desert (corner of Cook and Frank Sinatra). Produced by Bette King Productions, this year’s event promises to be even bigger and better… Read more »
Desert Events
Jan. 14 • Wheat Belly author Dr. William Davis. The 2015 Eisenhower Wellness Speaker Series kicks off with Dr. Davis who rocked the world when he described how grain in our diet can be as harmful as refined sugars. Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower. Doors 6 pm; Lecture 7-8 pm. Tickets $55/advance; $65/door.… Read more »
If you are a fan of Desert Health®, we encourage you to attend the 7th annual Desert Woman’s Show taking place November 15-16 at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa. Many Desert Health® contributing professionals will be speaking at this year’s event which offers a concentrated focus on health and beauty. Both Saturday and Sunday morning… Read more »
7th annual Desert Woman’s Show sponsored by Saxony Group takes place Saturday and Sunday, November 15 & 16 at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa. The dynamic event will feature fall fashions and accessories, home décor, nutrition and fitness, personal development and an array of beverages and cuisine. Activities for women of all ages include over… Read more »
Join the fun and festivities at the 27th Desert AIDS Walk, a grassroots community event supporting HIV and AIDS services, prevention and advocacy at Desert AIDS Project (D.A.P.). This year’s event takes place Saturday, October 18, and is hosted by Shann Carr and Bella Da Ball. Music from DJ Corey and Pride Nation Radio kicks… Read more »
It’s time to gather a team of family, friends and co-workers, don pink attire, and help raise funds for those in need of breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment. Join the Desert Cancer Foundation’s 8th Annual Paint El Paseo Pink Charitable Walk Saturday, October 11. This impactful event brings the Coachella Valley together to support… Read more »
Come hear Tedx Talk sensation Dr. Terry Walhs discuss how she beat progressive MS using Paleo principles and functional medicine. The Wahls Protocol will be available for purchase and book signing will follow presentation. Click here for more information!
“Hearts of Gold” to Celebrate National Honorees
- By Barry Hackshaw, MD
- March/April 2014
Three local superstars, each honored with the highest awards bestowed by the national office of the American Heart Association, will be celebrated at this year’s Heart Ball appropriately entitled “Hearts of Gold.” The 26th annual event takes place Saturday, April 12 at the Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells. In addition to dinner and… Read more »
Jim Cook Day of Hope for Diabetes® returns to the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower on Saturday, March 22, and everyone is encouraged to attend. This free, educational event is presented by the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation and the Desert Diabetes Club, and will feature award-winning actor/singer Tony Orlando. Known for… Read more »
Join the American Heart Association (AHA) and show your support for the women in your life by encouraging them to know their numbers and pay attention to their heart. The highlight of this year’s AHA campaign is the 7th Annual Go Red For Women Luncheon at the Renaissance Esmeralda in Indian Wells. This year’s event… Read more »
Canada Fest returns on Friday, February 28, and Saturday, March 1 at the Renaissance Esmeralda Hotel in Indian Wells. This festive celebration and resource expo brings together local and Canadian businesses as vendors, entertainment, services, seminars and demonstrations for two fun-filled days. Thousands attended last year’s event and producer Bette King listened to their requests: … Read more »
Activities encouraging healthy lifestyles will take place over two weeks around the Humana Challenge in partnership with the Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation. Festivities continue to promote the tournament’s message of good health – and all activities around the tournament are free! Humana Fit, Fun & Forever Week kicks off Monday, January 6 at… Read more »
On Saturday, March 1, residents and businesses from throughout the Coachella Valley will come together to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease at the 15th annual Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. In addition to the two-mile route, Walk to End Alzheimer’s will include a health fair, entertainment, food, awards and family festivities.… Read more »
Don’t you love this time of year? November arrives and before you know it, your schedule is full. It’s such a festive, energetic time as you reunite with old friends and make new ones. Our newly green courses offer some of the world’s best golf and our sun-filled days call you out to play. To… Read more »
Exciting changes are in the works for the 6th Annual Desert Woman’s Show to be held Sunday and Monday, November 17 and 18, at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa. This year’s event will include one full day open to the public, and a women’s business conference on Monday featuring 20 informative sessions and celebrity guest… Read more »
Make Saturday, November 2 the day you take the first step toward improving your heart health by participating in the Coachella Valley Heart and Stroke Walk. The annual event, which raises funds to fight heart disease and stroke, America’s No. 1 and No. 4 killers, begins at 7 a.m at Palm Desert’s Civic Center Park.… Read more »
Nature’s Path to Wellness Health Fair is coming to the Westfield Palm Desert Saturday, September 21st and Sunday, the 22nd. This first annual fair is produced by Bette King Productions (CanadaFest) and presented by Global Health Technologies, Inc. This free event will present a variety of products and services for natural health and wellness, as… Read more »
This season, over 200 of the world’s top athletes competed in Valley events for close to $20 million in prize money. World class competitions including the HITS Horse Show (Thermal), USA’s Modern Pentathlon (Palm Springs), Humana Challenge (La Quinta), Kraft Nabisco (Rancho Mirage) and the BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells) attracted athletes from 50+ countries… Read more »
SO Much More Than Golf at the Humana Challenge
- By Lauren Del Sarto
- January/February 2013
The Humana Challenge is proving to be so much more than a world-class golf tournament. You probably heard about Brian Gay’s exciting playoff victory. But did you hear about the many other triumphs featured around the event? The busy weekend started early Saturday when more than 200 volunteers joined The Humana Foundation, KaBOOM!, the Boys… Read more »
The fight to reduce death and disability caused by heart disease and stroke is a daily battle. The American Heart Association (AHA) recently celebrated the 10th Anniversary of its Go Red For Women campaign with the 2013 Go Red For Women Luncheon here in the Coachella Valley. That campaign has saved the lives of 627,000… Read more »