A ceremony was held Thursday morning at the Coachella Valley Public Cemetery in Coachella to honor all our local veterans. This year marked the 50th anniversary of this ceremony, which returned after smaller but many of its traditional elements. Approximately 50 people attended the ceremony, with young and old residents pausing to honor all the
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Many Veterans Day events across the Coachella valley looked to pay respects to veterans for their service. This included a ceremony held today at the Desert Hot Springs Veterans Park. The ceremony kicked off with retired Marine Sandpiper Joel Daniel, the pledge of allegiance, and the national anthem were sung. Local veterans Eddie Johnson and Mark Cozier
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We’ve now got a list of musical performers and events that will be taking place at the 29th annual Indio International Tamale Festival. The tamale festival takes place on the first weekend of December at 100 Civic Center Mall in downtown Indio. The talent of the region finds its stage at Tamale Festival. This year’s
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Veterans Day is this Thursday, Nov. 11. There will be numerous events in the Coachella Valley to pay tribute to all those who have served in our armed forces. 24th annual Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade – 3:30 PM The City of Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade returns to Palm Canyon Drive on Thursday, Nov.
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The Indio Senior Center’s annual Thanksgiving pie giveaway is back! On Monday, Nov. 22, the ISC will give away 500 pumpkin pies to adults 55 years and over. The drive-thru giveaway will occur from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Indio Senior Center, located at 45700 Aladdin Street. “This event provides an opportunity for
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Fourth of July is nearly here. Many across the country will gather to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here in the Coachella Valley, we’ve got some events happening even earlier. Check out the list of local Fourth of July weekend events. Desert Hot Springs – July 2 Fireworks ShowThe City of Desert
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Liz Wong is a nurse anesthetist at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs who has invented a patented medical device, which decreases surgical site infections and catheter-related bloodstream infections. “So what we have done is we have invented an intravenous port and syringe system that is completely encased in a sterile chamber,” said Wong.
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Palm Desert-based Mama’s House is hosting its 8th annual HEARTbeat of Love luncheon on April 17. Mama’s House is the only residential home in the Coachella Valley providing shelter for women in crisis pregnancies. The non-profit provides parenting classes, G.E.D. support classes, domestic violence resources, and educational counseling. “The mission of Mama’s House is to
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Steven Gaydos, the Vice President of Content for Variety Magazine has been prepping for the Variety Impact Awards and Ten Directors to Watch event, but in an entirely different way this year. This year’s event will honor actor Glenn Close for her turn in Hillbilly Elegy, and Director Steve McQueen for his impressive body of
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The Association of Fundraising Professionals present National Philanthropy Day in the Desert, this year as a virtual event, honoring those “with a giving heart” here in the Coachella Valley. You can watch the complete event in the video above Usually a sold-out luncheon, the event this year will present awards to local fundraisers, volunteers and
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Looking for a safe way to celebrate Halloween and go out trick-or-treating? The River at Rancho Mirage is holding a fun and contactless way to still go out and get that delicious Halloween candy! The River at Rancho Mirage is hosting a “Trunk or Treat” night. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and
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The Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus may not be able to perform, but it can still perform kind acts! It is helping two schools prepare their students for the return to school, be it virtually or not, with a supply drive! You can find out more at www.psgmc.com
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The Palm Springs Unified School District is celebrating and showcasing the visual and performing arts in a special to air on KESQ News Channel 3 this Saturday the 27th at 7 p.m. Coordinating all the talent is David Green, Director of Musical Theater University, which calls PSUSD’s Rancho Mirage High School home. MTU trains students
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many events around the world and our Valley to be cancelled or postponed. Among the most prominent events in the Coachella Valley affected was Evening Under the Stars. The event is AAP Food Samaritans signature fundraising event, and always a “must-go” event here in the Valley. It was scheduled for Saturday, May 2 but because
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The Fitz and Friends show from last Sunday that was partially pre-empted by the NASCAR rain delay has been scheduled for full showing this Saturday on Fox 11 at 7 p.m. Jim Fitzgerald, better known as “Fitz in the Morning”, radio personality Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays on CV 104.3 FM put together a special broadcast
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Local entertainer Chris Lomeli has been serenading people from afar since the pandemic closed bars and restaurants, and essentially shut down the music scene in the Coachella Valley. Each week, he has performed a virtual concert from Bernie’s Lounge and Supper Club, though the establishment was closed. The owners opened the doors to him and
Continue ReadingThe Rancho Mirage Health, Wealth, & Wellness Expo is at the Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
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