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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBrightsideMAR APR 2023Community PagesMARCH & APRIL 2023 ARTISTS CENTER AT THE GALEN 72567 Highway 111 760-565-6130 Wednesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. artistscouncil.com Upcoming Exhibitions Annual ACE Juried Exhibition and Sale Continues through Sunday, March 19 Through the Lens Photography Show and Sale March 30 – April 23 Young Artists Exhibition April 27 – May 21 Workshops Realistic Oil & Acrylic Painting, Thursdays 1 – 3:30 p.m. and Fridays 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Watercolor: Beginners and Beyond, Wednesdays and Fridays, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Pushing Color: All Media, Wednesdays 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The Emerging Artist: Lessons of Self- Discovery, Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., March 9 and 23, April 6 and 20 Impressionist Landscapes in Oil and Cold Wax, Saturday, March 11 and Sunday, March 12, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ancient One – A Sculpture Class, Saturday, March 25, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Poured Painted Surfaces, Sunday, March 26, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Don’t Be Scared! Sell Your Art on The Internet, Saturday, April 15, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Information and registration: artistscouncil.com CITY OF PALM DESERT Palm Desert Civic Center 73510 Fred Waring Drive 760-346-0611 Open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. palmdesert.gov DiscoverPalmDesert.com Visitor Services 760-568-1441 Short Term Rental Hotline 760-862-6900 Code Compliance Hotline 760-776-6360 Report Graffiti 760-340-5776 Palm Desert Police Department Emergencies: Call 911 Non-emergencies: 760-836-1600 Palm Desert In Touch Get information on City meetings, parks, trails, and public art, plus identify issues including graffiti and code violations and report them directly to City staff. Information: cityofpalmdesert.org/intouch EngagePalmDesert.com The City’s civic engagement platform allows residents a chance to ask questions, share comments, and contribute ideas on City projects. CSUSB PALM DESERT CAMPUS 37500 Cook Street 760-341-2883 pdc.csusb.edu Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed March 31 Bachelor’s and master’s degrees, a doctorate in educational leadership, teaching credentials, and certificates. New programs include Hospitality Management, Entrepreneurship, Cybersecurity, Social Work, Kinesiology, and Child Development. Information: csusb.edu/pdc/our-programs Mature Adult Programs The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) offers non-credit, university-level courses for adults age 50-plus. Experience all the fun of learning with no homework, no tests, and no grades. Membership also includes fun events, interest groups, and travel opportunities. Information: www.csusb.edu/OLLI or call 909-537-8270 Upcoming Event New York, New York - A gala benefiting the CSUSB Hospitality Management Program Sunday, March 5 at 5 p.m. at the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and Spa Information: Hospitality@CSUSB.edu Campus Organizations Join the Cal State University Associates and become a member of a premier organization of campus supporters. Enjoy monthly educational and enlightening speaker events throughout the season. The majority of membership dues support student scholarships. Information: CalStateUniversityAssociates.com COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS 72050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms 760-343-3644 rcdas.org Services include animal adoption and licensing. Movies in the Park Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Civic Center Park Amphitheater March 9: Paul Blart, Mall Cop March 16: Super-Pets March 23: The Spy Next Door Brunch with the Bunny Saturday, April 8, 9 – 11 a.m. at the Palm Desert Community Center $10 per person Pancakes, eggs, fruit, and muffins, plus crafts and games, photo ops, and time for a bunny hop. Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt Saturday, April 8, 11 a.m. at Civic Center Park Free egg hunt plus fun activities like face painting, sack races, hula-hoop contests and a visit from the Easter Bunny! Spring Camp Monday, April 10 – Friday, April 14, 7:30 a m. – 6 p.m. Palm Desert Community Center, $140 per week Campers can enjoy a week of exciting, structured activities including sports, creative arts, and group games. All activities are carried out under the watchful eye of the camp staff. Adaptive Sports Programs Adaptive programs have ongoing enrollment and are open to individuals with disabilities or special needs and their family members. Palm Desert Resident Cards Palm Desert Resident Cards for use at Desert Willow Golf Resort are issued by Desert Recreation District at the Palm Desert Community Center. City residents who would like to get a new or renewed card may visit the Community Center during business hours with the necessary documentation (California ID or Driver’s License, plus a utility bill with a Palm Desert address). More information: cityofpalmdesert. org/departments/special-programs/ desert-willow-golf-resort Golf Center at Palm Desert 74945 Sheryl Avenue 760-779-1877 golfcenterpd.com Open daily, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Home of the First Tee of the Coachella Valley youth golf program includes 9-hole par three course, driving range with chipping and putting greens, foot golf, and more. DESERT ROSE SOCIETY desertrosesociety.com The Desert Rose Society holds monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of the month at the Portola Community Center: Social starts at 4:30 p.m., followed by a short meeting and guest speaker at 5 p.m. DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 47950 Dune Palms Road La Quinta 760-777-4200 dsusd.us DSUSD spring break is April 10 – 14. DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT 38995 Desert Willow Drive 760-346-0015 desertwillow.com Visit their website for current hours Dining The Terrace at Desert Willow Golf Resort Unique, tasteful, handcrafted cuisine paired with one of the most scenic outdoor dining venues in Palm Desert. Open daily for breakfast and lunch. View menus and hours of operation online. Information: desertwillow.com/TheTerrace Golf Enjoy award-winning championship golf at Desert Willow Golf Resort. Contact the pro shop or go online to book your tee times. Information: 760-346-7060, ext. 1 or desertwillow.com/teetimes The Palm Desert Golf Academy Stick Mobility Golf Fitness Classes: Movement Made Better The Palm Desert Golf Academy’s 45-minute Stick Mobility Golf Fitness class is designed to improve your mobility, stability, and strength in your golf swing. Wednesdays in March and April, 10 a.m., $45 Information: desertwillow.com/stickmobility Mastering the Short Game Perfect your game with the help of Desert Willow’s PGA Golf Professionals. Learn the scoring skills required to improve your golf game and lower your scores on the course. March 10 and 21, April 7 and 21, 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., $399 Information: desertwillow.com/shortgame One Day Performance School The Palm Desert Golf Academy’s One Day Performance Golf School offers a unique approach made up of full swing plus short game analysis, proper diagnosis, purposeful situational practice, and expert on-course instruction conducted at a maximum 2:1 student to teacher ratio. March 15, April 12 and 27, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., $699 Information: desertwillow.com/ performancegolfschool FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT 43930 San Pablo Avenue 760-341-9622 ymcaofthedesert.org Flag Football Ages: 5 – 14 Fridays, March 31 – June 2 $125 COLLEGE OF THE DESERT 43500 Monterey Avenue 760-346-8041 collegeofthedesert.edu Learning in Retirement Learning in Retirement’s (LIR) six-week spring session runs from February 27 – April 7 and features a number of entertaining and informative classes. Some classes will be offered in person and others on Zoom. Attendees can take up to five different courses a week for $45. Registration opens online in early February. Information and registration: lirpalmdesert.com COD Street Fair Open Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Information: 760-636-7957 or codaastreetfair.com COD Veterans Resource Center 760-773-2536 Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Closed April 3 – 9 Provides critical services for veterans and their dependents to support their success, retention, and educational needs. CREATE CENTER FOR THE ARTS 73600 Alessandro Drive 760-834-8318 createcentercv.org Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Workshops You Break It: Mosaic Shard Workshop, Monday, March 6, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and Tuesday, March 7, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Introduction to Reduction Woodblock, Wednesday, March 8 and Thursday, March 9, 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Joomchi & Beyond: Papermaking Workshop, Wednesday, March 22 – Friday, March 24, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ongoing Classes Play with Paint (Ages 6 – 10), Thursdays, 4 – 5:30 p.m. Drawing Fundamentals for Adults, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Intro to 3D Printing, Thursdays, 4 – 5:30 p.m. Creative Practice, Wednesdays, 6 – 8:30 p.m. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT Palm Desert Community Center 43900 San Pablo Avenue 760-568-9697 myrecreationdistrict.com Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Closed Sundays College of the Desert Practice Football Field One practice per week will be determined by the coaches once the season starts. Anyone interested in coaching, please reach out to the YMCA. Y Rookies T-Ball Ages 3 – 5 Saturdays, March 25 – May 20, 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. $125 Spring Street Hockey Ages: 5 – 13 Mondays and Wednesdays, April 17 – May 31, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. $100 Creative Movement Dance Class Ages: 3 – 5 Saturdays, March 25 – May 20, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Cost: $100 Class is designed to teach movement through dance and movement. Improve social skills and develop motor skills while having fun. Jean Benson Child Development Center 75433 Orange Blossom Lane 760-836-3336 Serving children 2 – 5 years of age by supporting their unique interests, skills, and needs. They focus on the social, emotional, physical, and language development which form the basis of their lifelong learning. Information: ymcaofthedesert.org/jean- benson-child-development-center/ Afterschool Childcare Program Sites: Adams, Carter, Reagan, Amelia Earhart, and Ford elementary schools Information: ymcaofthedesert.org/school-age- childcare/ THE GARDENS ON EL PASEO 73545 El Paseo 760-862-1990 thegardensonelpaseo.com 25th Annual Concert Series Saturdays through March 11, 4:30 – 7 p.m. Center Lawn March 4: Slim Man benefiting Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine (Jazz) March 11: John Stanley King Band benefiting Family YMCA of the Desert (Favorite Rock Hits) Reservations: thegardensonelpaseo.com/events HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM DESERT &FIREHOUSE MUSEUM 72861 El Paseo 760-346-6588 hspd.org Open Friday – Monday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. JOSLYN CENTER 73750 Catalina Way 760-340-3220 joslyncenter.org Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sundays 3:00 –.4:30 p.m. for Sunday Cabaret Series in the Arthur Newman Theatre Onsite Programs Exercise classes, bridge, bingo, canasta, pinochle, mah-jongg, Scrabble, quilting, woodcarving, knitting, painting, pickleball, table tennis, lawn bowling, art classes, New Joslyn Singers, ukulele group, stringed instrument band, Joslyn Singles, HI- CAP Q&A, and more. Information: JoslynCenter.org/programs Onsite Programs with Partners SCAN Independence at Home, Eisenhower Health lectures, Health Expos, JFS Let’s Do Lunch, and more. Virtual Programs Some of the Joslyn Center’s services and programs are offered virtually. Virtual activity newsletter: JoslynCenter.org/ virtual-programs. Information: Melanie Lyons at 760-340-3220, ext. 102 or melaniel@joslyncenter.org. Joslyn Wellness Center Programs Free and low-cost programs include Go4Life®, Aging Mastery Program®; Brain Boot Camp; Problem-Solving Strategies; Mindful Living; Bereavement Group; Fitness Center, and more. Information: José Mendez at 760-340-3220, ext. 117 Nutrition Programs Meals on Wheels: Providing healthy meals Monday – Friday to seniors in Palm Desert, Sun City Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and Indian Wells. Penny’s Pantry Community Food Bank: First and third Fridays, 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Fresh produce and non-perishable food for low- income seniors. Farmers’ Market: Second and fourth Fridays, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. (or until depleted). Free, fresh produce provided by FIND Food Bank. Information: joslyncenter.org/meals-on-wheels or contact Bob Elias at 760-340-3220, ext. 110 or bobe@joslyncenter.org. Joslyn in Bloom Fashion Show Luncheon Thursday, April 13, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Aqua Caliente Casino Resort and Spa, Rancho Mirage Tickets: 760-340-3220, ext. 105 or TommB@JoslynCenter.org Sponsorships: 760-340-3220, ext. 107 or GregM@JoslynCenter.org THE LIVING DESERT 47900 Portola Avenue 760-346-5694 livingdesert.org 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; last admission 4 p.m. Tours and Experiences Giraffe Feeding 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. $6 members/$8 non-members per person with paid park admission Rhino Encounter New! Meet one of the rhinos is a semi- private encounter experience. Offered daily at 8:15 and 9 a.m. Advanced reservations recommended; additional fee applies. Private Safari Tours Two-hour guided tours with private shuttle. Advanced reservations required; additional fee applies. This is How We Zoo It Tour New! A 30-minute guided tour that gives an inside look at how The Living Desert cares for its 600 animal residents. Walk- ups welcome; additional fee applies. Glow in the Park Opens March 15 – 16 for members, March 17 to the public and continues nightly through April 30. See article elsewhere in this issue of BrightSide MCCALLUM THEATRE 73000 Fred Waring Drive 760-340-ARTS (2787) mccallumtheatre.com Purchase tickets for all upcoming events at their box office or at mccallumtheatre.com. Open Call Talent Project Friday, April 21 – Saturday, April 22, 7 p.m. Some of the Coachella Valley’s best performers will take to the stage at the McCallum Theatre as part of Open Call, a popular talent competition for all ages. Finalists compete for multiple prizes including a $5,000 grand prize. Bensaiten by Taikoproject Friday, April 28, 6:30 p.m. A dynamic contemporary blend of taiko, music, storytelling, and choreography, this concert combines percussive power and strength with consummate grace and movement. General admission tickets are $10, and education partners (students, families, and teachers) attend at no cost. Tickets: www.mccallumtheatre.com or 760-340-2787. PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER 73751 Magnesia Falls Drive 760-565-7467 pdpool.com Check website for current schedule. PALM DESERT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 72559 Highway 111 760-346-6111 pdacc.org Business Breakfast Tuesday, March 14, 7 a.m. at Residence Inn, 38305 Cook Street Profit Connection Lunch Thursday, March 30 and Thursday, April 27, 11:30 a.m. After Hours Business Mixer Friday, March 31, 5 p.m. at Residence Inn Wednesday, April 19, 4:30 p.m. at Avenida Palm Desert, 40445 Portola Avenue Morning Mixer Tuesday, April 11, 7:30 a.m. Information and registration: pdacc.org PALM DESERT PUBLIC LIBRARY 73300 Fred Waring Drive 760-346-6552 rivlib.net Open Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. Closed: April 9 Sunday Sounds in the Park Concert Series Palm Desert Civic Park Amphitheater Sundays, 2 p.m. Free. Presented in partnership with Desert Recreation District. March 5: The Gand Band March 19: The Palm Springs Gay Men’s Choir April 2: Michael Gagliardi Adult Programs Lunch and Learn: Info Hour Light lunch and an information- packed hour with local experts. Tuesday, March 28, 12 p.m.: Inland Counties Legal Services Tuesday, April 25, 12 p.m.: Riverside County Office on Aging Reservations Required: rivlib.libcal.com or 760-346-6552, ext. 8112 Title Wave Book Club Mondays, March 6 and April 3, 3 p.m. Special Events Author Talk: Paula Kinney, The Delicate Dance: Living White Being Black Tuesday, March 14, 2 p.m. Lecture Series: Start to Finish: The Building of Highway 74 Sunday, March 12, 8 a.m. Plants Can’t Move. So What? Sunday, March 12, 11 a.m. Weirdly Wonderful World of Galls Saturday, March 18, 11 a.m. A Local History of the Mountain Town of Idyllwild Saturday, March 18, 1 p.m. Evolutionary History of Scorpions Saturday, April 1, 9 a.m. Coyotes in Town: Living with America’s Most Common Predator Saturday, April 1, 11 a.m. Reservations are required for all events. Information: DesertMountains.org/calendar or call 760-862-9984 THE SHOPS AT PALM DESERT 72840 Highway 111 760-346-2121 shopsatpalmdesert.com UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIARIVERSIDE/PALM DESERT CAMPUS 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive 760-834-0800 palmdesert.ucr.edu Pre-Oscars Academy Awards Show Monday, March 6, 6 p.m. Hollywood comes to the desert with this free discussion, featuring an all-star panel of industry professionals offering their Oscar picks and predictions for this year’s Academy Awards. RSVPs Required: palmdesert.ucr.edu Boyd Deep Canyon Lecture Series Next Generation Natural History: Using Technology to Understand Rattlesnake Behavior Thursday, March 9, 6 p.m. Learn how researchers are unlocking the secrets of rattlesnake behavior by studying footage from time lapse and live-streaming cameras on a den with hundreds of rattlesnakes. Microplastic Ingestion by Baleen Whales Thursday, April 13, 6 p.m. Baleen whales may be at extreme risk of exposure to microplastics, but neither the amount nor pathway of microplastic ingestion are well understood. Reservations Requested: palmdesert.ucr.edu Adult Art Workshops Mondays, March 13 and April 10, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Event Details and Reservations: rivlib.libcal.com or 760-346-6552, ext. 8112 Teen Programs Open to teens grades 6 – 12 Program Information: rivlib.libcal.com Teen Advisory Council Tuesdays, March 7 and 21, April 4 and 18; 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Teen Book Club Tuesdays, March 28 and April 25, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Children’s Programs Paws and Pages Storytime and Craft with Animal Samaritans Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Library Connect - Desert Mobile Resource Van Library cards, check out/return books, Wi-Fi, and pop-up computer lab services. Information, location, and events schedule: bit.ly/desertmrv or email LibraryConnectDesertVan@rivlib.net Veterans Resource Center Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Information and referrals for veterans. Walk-ins welcome. Information: 760-346-6552 SANTA ROSA & SAN JACINTO MTNSNAT’L MONUMENT VISITOR CENTER/FRIENDS OF THE DESERT MOUNTAINS 51500 Highway 74 760-862-9984 DesertMountains.org Upcoming Events Coachella Valley Wildflower Festival Saturday, March 4, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. See article elsewhere in this issue of BrightSide Free Guided Hikes, Birding Walks and Wildflower Nature Walks Information: desertmountains.org/calendar Desert Mountains Art Fair Saturdays, March 18 and April 1, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Support local artists and find unique gifts while enjoying the beauty of our desert mountains. Star Party at the Monument Saturdays, March 25 and April 29, 7 p.m. Tortoise Talk and Walk Monday, March 20; Sunday, March 26; and Saturday, April 8, 9 – 11 a.m. Enjoy a two-mile hike on the Randall Henderson Trail searching for tortoises.