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ARTISTS CENTER AT THE GALEN
72567 Highway 111
760-565-6130
artistscouncil.com
Upcoming Exhibitions and Shows:
Coachella Valley Watercolor
Society Show and Sale
March 6 – 9
Young Artists Exhibition (YAE)
March 12 - 30
Thirteen area high schools are included in this juried
show curated by the Artists Council’s Merritt Price.
Exhibiting students receive a Certificate of Recognition
and students will be recognized for additional awards.
Casting Shadows: Dimensional
Art Show and Sale
April 2 – 27
Opening Reception: Thursday, April 3,
5 – 7 p.m. (free to the public)
This member show features three-dimensional
artworks, in a variety of mediums. This popular show
allows artists to explore new ways of expression.
For details about workshops, critique groups,
events, lectures, and Artists Council information,
call 760-565-6130, email info@artistsacouncil.
com, or visit: artistscouncil.com
CSUSB PALM DESERT CAMPUS
37500 Cook Street
760-341-2883
pdc.csusb.edu
Campus Administrative Hours
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Educational Programs
Bachelor’s and master’s degrees, teaching credentials,
and certificates. New programs include Hospitality
Management, Entrepreneurship, Cybersecurity, Social
Work, Kinesiology, and Child Development.
Information: csusb.edu/pdc/our-programs
Campus Organizations
Join the Cal State University Associates and become
a member of a premiere organization of campus
supporters. Enjoy enlightening and educational
lectures throughout the season. Membership dues
help support student scholarships.
Learn more: CalStateUniversityAssociates.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 Enforcement 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: palmdesert.gov/intouch
EngagePalmDesert.com
The City’s civic engagement platform allows
residents a chance to ask questions, share
comments, and contribute ideas on City projects.
COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS
72050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms
760-343-3644
rcdas.org
Services include animal adoption and licensing.
COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
43500 Monterey Avenue
760-346-8041
collegeofthedesert.edu
COD VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER
760-773-2536
Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Provides critical services for veterans and dependents
to support their success and educational needs.
DESERT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
75080 Frank Sinatra Drive
DesertHorticulturalSociety.org
admin@deserthorticulturalsociety.org
Desert Garden Tour
March 16, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
A curated tour of five area gardens designed to
educate participants about water conservation
and desert adapted landscapes. Proceeds benefit
the Mary Brent Wehrli Scholarship Fund.
20th Anniversary Celebration
March 31, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Mizell Center 408 S Sunrise Way, Palm Springs
Presentations on history, progress and
accomplishments over the last two decades,
along with Mary Brent Wehrli Scholarship Fund
recipient updates, and a desert plant exchange.
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
Brunch with the Bunny
Saturday, April 19, 9 – 11 a.m.
Hop on over for some fun. Enjoy breakfast,
crafts, games and photo ops. Don’t be late for
this very important date! $10 per person.
Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19, 11 a.m.
Spring fun at Civic Center Park. Family activities
and a visit from the Easter Bunny! Parents:
Do not forget to bring your cameras.
Spring Camp
April 21 – 25, 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The week will be full of exciting activities sure
to interest both new and returning campers.
Learn new skills and build self-esteem through
sports, activities, scavenger hunts, creative
arts, and group games. $140 per week.
Monthly Classes
Chair Yoga
Mondays, 11 – 11:45 a.m.
Tai Chi for Your Health
Mondays, 12 p.m.
Introduction to Tai Chi
Thursdays, 12 p.m.
Ballroom Swing and Salsa Lessons
Wednesdays, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Shape up with Sharon
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 – 10 a.m.
Youth Beginner Tennis
Mondays and Fridays, 6 – 7 p.m.
Youth Soccer Clinic
Saturdays, first session at 9 a.m.
Classes for ages 2 – 5 and 5 – 8
For pricing and class location, visit:
MyRecreationDistrict.com
Palm Desert Resident Cards
Palm Desert Resident Cards, for use at Desert Willow
Golf Resort, are issued by the Desert Recreation
District at the Palm Desert Community Center.
Information: PalmDesert.gov/DesertWillow
Golf Center at Palm Desert
74945 Sheryl Avenue
760-779-1877
golfcenterpd.com
Check website for hours.
Home of the First Tee - Coachella Valley youth
golf program. Includes a 9-hole course,
driving range, putting greens, and more.
DESERT ROSE SOCIETY
desertrosesociety.com
Top Twenty Fragrant Roses
Tuesday, March 11, 4:30 p.m.
Palm Desert Civic Center Park Rose Garden
Beth Van Boxtel, UC Master Gardener and
American Rose Society winner, presents her 20
favorite fragrant roses and how to care for them.
“Little” Rose Show
Tuesday, April 8, 4:30 p.m.
Portola Community Center
All Coachella gardeners are invited to enter
their roses in “fun” competition and learn more
about growing roses from local experts.
Regular meetings occur on the second
Tuesday of the month at Portola Community
Center. Social starts at 4:30 p.m., followed
by a short meeting and guest speaker.
We are actively seeking new members!
Visit: desertrosesociety.com
DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOLDISTRICT
47950 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta
760-777-4200
dsusd.us
The DSUSD website lists information for individual
schools, as well as student vacation days and
District Board meetings. Visit: dsusd.us/calendar
DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT
38995 Desert Willow Drive
760-346-0015
desertwillow.com
Visit website for current hours. To book starting
times online, visit: desertwillow.com
Two Day Signature Golf Schools
Perfect your game with expert instruction
from PGA professionals at the Palm Desert Golf
Academy. Visit: desertwillow.com/golfschools
Mastering the Short Game Golf School
Enhance your short game skills with focused instruction
designed to improve your putting, chipping,
and more. Visit: desertwillow.com/golfschools
Daily Group Golf Clinics
Elevate your game with The Palm Desert Golf
Academy’s Daily Group Golf Clinics, offering expert-
led sessions designed for overall improvement.
Visit: desertwillow.com/daily-clinics
Music and Dining Under the Stars
Experience a magical evening of open-air music
and a hand-crafted buffet curated by Executive
Chef Francois Gaertner while enjoying breathtaking
views of the Firecliff Course on the scenic
Lakeview Terrace. Select Thursdays, 6 – 9 p.m.
Thursday, March 6 – Seafood Buffet,
featuring Stanley Butler’s Desert Motown
Thursday, March 20 – Steakhouse
Buffet, featuring The Zippers Trio
Thursday, April 17 – Seafood Buffet,
featuring Angelique and Dare House
Reservations are required, and open 30 days
in advance of each event. Visit: desertwillow.
com/music-dining-under-the-stars
FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT
43930 San Pablo Avenue
760-341-9622
ymcaofthedesert.org
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 through
a play–based curriculum. The focus is on social,
emotional, physical, and language development,
which form the basis of lifelong learning. Free or
low-cost tuition is available for qualifying families.
Information: ymcaofthedesert.org/jean-
benson-child-development-center/
THE GARDENS ON EL PASEO
73545 El Paseo
760-862-1990
thegardensonelpaseo.com
27th Annual Concert Series
Reserve your tickets now and ‘wine down’
with us on the Center Lawn Saturday
evenings to support local charities.
March 1: Jimmy’s Buffet (Jimmy Buffet tribute),
benefiting Children’s Discovery Museum
March 8: Forever Rod (Rod Stewart tribute),
benefiting Variety, the Children’s Charity
Reservations: thegardensonelpaseo.
com/events $30 - $40.
Fashion Week on El Paseo
March 15 - 19
Palm Desert Food and Wine
March 20 – 23
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM DESERT& FIREHOUSE MUSEUM
72861 El Paseo
760-346-6588
hspd.org
Open October – May
Friday - Monday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Free admission
Friday Night Lecture Series
March 21, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Palm Desert Library
Tales from the Archives, with archivist Rochelle McCune
April 18, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Palm Desert Library
What Living in the Desert has Meant to
Me, with radio host Joey English
JOSLYN CENTER
73750 Catalina Way
760-340-3220
JoslynCenter.org
Sunday, 3 – 5 p.m. Sunday Cabaret Series
at the Arthur Newman Theatre
Upcoming Events
Joslyn in Bloom Fashion Show and Fundraiser
Friday, April 11, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Agua Caliente Resort and Spa, Rancho Mirage
Join us for a fashion show by Susan Stein with a
sparkling wine reception, silent auction, 3-course
luncheon, and the Merritt & Penny Joslyn Award.
For tickets or auction donations, contact Tomm
Belanich at 760-895-4654 or TommB@
JoslynCenter.org. For sponsorships,
contact Greg Murphy at 760-895-4651
or GregM@JoslynCenter.org.
Sunday Cabaret Series
Sundays, 3 – 5 p.m., Arthur Newman Theatre
Doors open at 2:30 p.m.
Programs
Onsite Programs
Exercise classes, bridge, bingo, indoor pickleball,
canasta, pinochle, mah-jongg, Scrabble, quilting,
knitting, painting, table tennis, lawn bowling,
art classes, line dancing lessons, Joslyn Singles,
virtual book club, HI-CAP Q&A, free blood
pressure screenings on Mondays, and more.
Information: JoslynCenter.org/
Programs or call 760-340-3220
Onsite Programs with our Partners
Braille Institute/low vision classes, First Foundation
Fraud Prevention, Eisenhower Health lectures,
Health Expos, JFS Let’s Do Lunch, Riverside County
Office on Aging Care Pathways, and more.
Information: 760-340-3220
Joslyn Wellness Center Programs
Free and low-cost programs include Go4Life®,
Aging Mastery Program®, Brain Boot Camp,
Problem-Solving Strategies, Mindful Living,
Bereavement Group, free Fitness Center,
and more. Some programs have a $5 fee.
Information: 760-895-4656
Nutrition Programs
Meals on Wheels: Providing healthy meals Monday
– Friday to seniors in Palm Desert, Sun City Palm
Desert, Rancho Mirage, and Indian Wells. Thursday
delivery of frozen meals for weekends is also available.
Information: JoslynCenter.org/Meals-On-
Wheels-and-Pennys-Pantry or contact Bob Elias
at 760-895-4635 or BobE@JoslynCenter.org
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,
9 – 10:30 a.m. (or until depleted). Free, fresh
produce provided by FIND Food Bank.
THE LIVING DESERT ZOO AND GARDENS
47900 Portola Ave.
760-346-5694
LivingDesert.org
Open daily, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(Last admission 4 p.m.)
Tours and Experiences
Giraffe Feeding
Daily, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Additional fee with paid park admission.
Rhino Encounter
Daily, 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Additional fee with paid park admission.
Special Programs/Events
Me and You at the Zoo
Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Learning and Impact Building
This interactive parent participation program is
designed for toddlers and accompanying adults.
Free with membership or paid park admission. No
advance registration is required, so drop in anytime!
Hoppy Hour
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 – 4 p.m.
Join us at Kookaburra Café for exclusive Hoppy
Hour appetizers and 50% off the entire bar menu!
Included with your membership or paid park
admission. Food and beverages are an additional fee.
Coffee and Conversation: Members-Only Event
First Saturday of each month, 9 – 10 a.m.
Hear first-hand stories about conservation
projects and in-field adventures while enjoying
coffee and pastries. Visit: LivingDesert.
org/Membership to become a member.
Walking Club: Members-Only Event
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 – 9:30 a.m.
Join The Living Desert’s members-only walking
program and explore the world’s deserts before most
people have even had breakfast! Choose between a ¾
mile stroll or a 1¼ mile journey. Visit: LivingDesert.
org/Membership to become a member.
Wild at Heart: Adult ZooCamp
Friday, March 7, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
The Living Desert is thrilled to offer this new ZooCamp
for the young and wild at heart, where participants
ages 18+ will dive into the fascinating world of
carnivores. Visit: LivingDesert.org/Events
Glow in the Park
Member Preview Night, March 19
Select Nights, March 20 – April 27
See the Zoo come to life at night during this
springtime lantern festival, returning for a fourth
season. Advance registration is recommended.
Xerophilous: A Desert Botanical Festival
Saturday, April 5, 9 a.m.
Celebrate the Zoo’s 1,000+ plant species and 52
gardens at the Xerophilous event! Guests can
purchase California native plants, attend talks
with botanical professionals, and tour gardens
with the experts. Free for members or with park
admission. Visit: LivingDesert.org/Events
ZooCamp
April 23 – 25
ZooCamp offers kids grades K-6 the opportunity
to explore nature, meet new friends, and have
fun at The Living Desert. Advance registration
required. Visit: LivingDesert.org/ZooCamp
LEARNING IN RETIREMENT
The Shops at Palm Desert
lirpalmdesert@gmail.com
lirpalmdesert.com
Winter classes are underway, with dozens of
informative and enjoyable classes custom-
built for seniors. Courses are offered in-
person or via Zoom. Take up to five classes
for just $45. Visit: lirpalmdesert.com
MCCALLUM THEATRE
73000 Fred Waring Drive
760-340-ARTS (2787)
McCallumTheatre.org
New Season on Sale!
Tickets for all 2024-2025 season shows
are on sale, including a roster of Broadway
musicals, jazz, classical, comedy, and tribute
shows, along with a few surprises.
SIX The Musical
Tuesday, March 25 – Sunday March 30
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives
of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix
five hundred years of historical heartbreak into
a euphoric celebration of 21st century girl
power in this Tony Award winning show.
An Evening with Yo-Yo Ma
Monday, April 7, 7 p.m.
This special performance from the legendary
Yo-Yo Ma pairs repertoire from the center
of his musical firmament with reflections on
how it has shaped his thinking about art,
human nature, and our search for meaning.
Tickets: McCallumTheatre.org/all-shows
PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER
73751 Magnesia Falls Drive
760-565-7467
pdpool.com
Hot Spot Café
The Palm Desert Aquatic Center’s new Hot
Spot Café is serving up tasty treats, including
breakfast burritos, buffalo wings, waffle fries,
snacks, beverages, and more! In addition to
purchasing items at the pool, you can also
walk up to the window from Civic Center Park
to grab a snack during your daily walk. Open
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 7 –
11 a.m., and Monday – Thursday, 4 – 7 p.m.
Please visit the website for hours of operation
and detailed schedule information.
Full facility rentals are available. Contact
pdacprograms@desertymca.org
for more information.
PALM DESERT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
72559 Highway 111
760-346-6111
pdacc.org
PALM DESERT PUBLIC LIBRARY
73300 Fred Waring Drive
760-346-6552
PalmDesertLibrary.org
Hours
Monday – Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 1 – 5 p.m
For details, visit: PalmDesertLibrary.org
One Book – One Palm Desert
The Palm Desert Library invites you to read The
New York Times bestselling book, Finding Gobi
by Dion Leonard, and then participate in a series
of educational and enlightening discussion
events with the author. Register for this shared
reading experience at PalmDesertReads.org.
Panel Discussion on the Gobi Desert
Friday, March 28, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Featuring author Dion Leonard and Dr. James A.
Danoff-Burg, VP of Conservation, The Living Desert.
One Book – One Palm Desert Children’s
Storytime: A Little Dog With a Big Heart: Gobi
Saturday, March 29, 10:30 a.m.
Hosted by author Dion Leonard
One Book – One Palm Desert Author Talk:
Finding Gobi: A Little Dog with a Big Heart
Saturday, March 29, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
UCR Palm Desert Auditorium
Library Programs
Once Upon A Cuento: Bilingual Story Time
Wednesday, March 19, 9:30 – 10 a.m.
Wednesday, April 2 and 16, 9:30 – 10 a.m.
Coachella Valley Garden Club
Wednesday, March 12, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wednesday, April 9, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Gentle Yoga for Older Adults
Monday, March 3 and 17, 1 – 2 p.m.
Poet’s Oasis
Join a supportive, generative writing group for new
and seasoned poets. The focus will be on craft, poetry
prompts, writing time, and feedback. Twice-monthly
workshop. All levels of experience are welcome.
Hosted by Palm Desert Poet Laureate Lori Davis.
Wednesday, March 5, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 19, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 2, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Palm Desert Reads Book Club:
Rising Strong by Brené Brown
Monday, March 10, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
Monday, April 14, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Tech Tutor: Basic Technology Assistance
Monday, March 3, 17 and 31, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 5 and 19, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Monday, April 14 and 28, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 2, 16 and 30, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Registration required.
Pokémon Library League
Wednesday, March 5 and 19, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 2 and 16, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
In Person Author Talks
Janet Davidson: author, Snow White Bites
Hollywood…Then Hollywood Bit Back
Wednesday, March 12, 1 p.m.
Dayna Steele: author, Surviving
Alzheimer’s: A Caregiver’s Story
Sunday, March 16, 1 p.m.
Kay Smith-Blum: author, Tangles: A
Cold War Love Story and Mystery
Thursday, March 20, 10:30 a.m.
Gary Powers, Jr.: author, Spy Pilot: The U-2
Incident, a Controversial Cold War Legacy
Wednesday, March 19, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Virtual Talk Series
Dan Heath: author, Reset: How to
Change What’s Not Working
Wednesday, March 12, 11 a.m.
Clara Bingham: author, The Movement: How
Women’s Liberation Transformed America
Thursday, March 20, 11 a.m.
Jennifer Weiner: author, The Breakaway: A Novel
Wednesday, March 26, 4 p.m.
Jodi Picoult: author, By Any Other Name
Wednesday, April 2, 4 p.m.
Matthew Fleming: author, The Tree Book
Tuesday, April 8, 11 a.m.
Gregg Hurwitz: author, Nemesis
Monday, April 14, 4 p.m.
Virtual registration required for each talk.
Visit: palmdesertlibrary.org
Weekly at the Library
Little Learners Lounge: Games,
Puzzles, and Magna-Tiles®
Mondays and Fridays, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Teen Study Café
Mondays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lego Open Build
Tuesdays and Fridays
3:30 – 5 p.m.
Storytime: Fables & Friends
Tuesdays
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Chinese Mahjong Group
Tuesdays
1 – 3 p.m.
Teenscape: Anime, Tech, Games, and Crafts
Tuesdays
4 – 5:30 p.m.
Chilean Canasta Connection: Meet, Play, Enjoy!
Wednesdays
3 – 5 p.m.
Storytime: Tales & Tots
Thursdays
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
After School Discovery: Coloring
Pages, Crafts, and Games
Thursdays
4 – 5 p.m.
PEGASUS THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER
20555 Mountain View Road
Desert Hot Springs
760-772-3057
PegasusRidingAcademy.org
Therapeutic riding sessions for children and adults with
special needs. Pegasus is now operating at Willowbrook
Riding Club, which offers a covered arena. Programming
runs Wednesday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
We are looking for volunteers to
assist with our programming!
Visit: PegasusRidingAcademy.org
or call 760-772-3057
SANTA ROSA & SAN JACINTO MTNSNAT’L MONUMENT VISITOR CENTER/FRIENDS OF THE DESERT MOUNTAINS
51500 Highway 74
760-862-9984
DesertMountains.org
Open Thursday – Monday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
18th Annual Coachella Valley
Wildflower Festival
Saturday, March 1, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Palm Desert Civic Center Park
Skilled local artisans, shopping and information
booths, enchanting wildflower displays, an
exciting raffle, and live music, along with
an interactive Kid Zone. New for this year: a
‘Power to the Pollinators’ native plant sale.
Randall Henderson Trail Hike
Sunday, March 16, 8:30 – 11 a.m.
Explore the Randall Henderson Trail with our
volunteer docent leaders to learn the difference
between burrows and holes, and the importance of
these to the delicate balance of the environment.
Earth Day Birding Bus Tour
Friday, April 18, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Enjoy spectacular desert and mountain scenery
on a guided bus tour to well-known birding and
nature hotspots in and around the Coachella Valley.
We hope to identify 100 different bird species and
have lots of fun. Led by Kurt Leuschner, Professor
of Natural Resources, College of the Desert.
Earth Day Cleanup
Saturday, April 19, 8 – 11 a.m.
Come out and join us at the monument visitor
center for a special Earth Day clean-up event.
We will be trimming vegetation and clearing
weeds. Prepare to get a little dirty: bring gloves,
a hat, and closed-toe shoes. Instruction and
all necessary equipment will be provided.
Events are subject to change. Reservations
required: 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
VARIETY – CHILDREN’S CHARITY OF THE DESERT
42600 Cook Street, Suite 150
varietyofthedesert.org
760-773-9800, ext. 101
Developmental Screening Events
First Wednesday of the Month,
through June, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Development Screenings at Variety Children’s
Charity of the Desert assess children 0-5 years
of age as an impactful way to contribute to
family guidance and reassurance in their child’s
development, which can set children on a path
for future success. In addition, families who
participate can receive diapers and wipes to assist
with offsetting household costs. No appointment
necessary. Info: varietyofthedesert.org