Drivers fueling up their vehicles at a Coachella Valley gas station were surprised Monday morning when local bankers covered their entire bills. The request in return? To “give it forward” by donating to a local nonprofit for Coachella Valley Giving Day. “With the rising cost of fuel, we understand the financial challenges facing families,” said
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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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Kraig Johnson, the new Executive Director of Jewish Family Service joins Patrick Evans to discuss how JFS serves the entire community (you don’t need to be Jewish to receive their services). Mental health counseling and financial help are available.
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After a soft opening this week, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Coachella Valley are set to reopen on Monday. Local clubs include La Quinta, Indio, Coachella and Mecca. After going through so much in the past few months, Director of Operations Tony Williams said he can tell the kids are happy to be back.
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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
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No matter where you’re watching, movie night just isn’t complete without some popcorn, and what’s better for that than some freshly popped movie theater popcorn? With movie theaters closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, there hasn’t been a chance to enjoy their popcorn, but that changes this weekend. On Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April
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Friday night’s FIND Food Bank telethon was a major success. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay followed-up with FIND Food Bank to see where the latest numbers stand as more donations come in and how they plan to use the money. “Here’s where we are at today and we’re almost at our final number but there’s
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