Where to be seen
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UPCOMING EVENTS
THURSDAY, MARCH 28
Caregiver Education Class: Recognizing and Managing Caregiver Stress
For professional and family caregivers. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free registration. CEU credits available to CNAs and HHAs. Led by Edwina Dirk, RN. Call (760) 776-3100 to register.
SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2024
The Chase (aka the 30th annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards)
Presented by DAP Health. Host Kevin Bass promises an evening rife with messages to inspire guests to think more boldly about the future of wellness throughout the Coachella Valley. Beginning at 5:30, this all in-person indoor event will take place at the Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs. Features include blue carpet arrivals, a cocktail party, a silent auction, dinner, community legacy awardees and a live performance by Barry Manilow. Information and tickets: daphealth.org/thechase.
SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2024
Easter brunch at The Roost in Cathedral City
Benefiting Voices for Children. The brunch will begin at 10 a.m. and will be moderated by Palm Springs’ social ambassador Bella da Ball. It will feature a bonnet contest, a basket auction and a live show with performances by drag artists Cee Cee Russell, Kunda Couture, Marina Mac and Sassy Ross. VIP tickets at $79 will include brunch from Lulu Catering and Events. Tickets: theroostcc.com
Easter dinner at The Roost in Cathedral City
Benefiting Voices for Children. The dinner event will begin at 5 p.m. and will feature a live auction and a performance by Debby Holiday. Auction items include one year of pool cleaning services valued at $2,500, a two-night stay at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, tea for eight at Willie’s Modern Fare in Rancho Mirage, big wheel tours and gift certificates to local restaurants. General admission tickets are $79; VIP tickets are $99 and include a threecourse Easter dinner from Trilussa. Tickets: theroostcc.com
MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024
Desert Arc 14th annual Golf Classic Tournament Fundraiser
At Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio. Info: (760) 346-1161
SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2024
Coachella Valley Model Railroaders
Come out and visit Coachella Valley’s premier model railroad display. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Located in the Crafts and Hobbies building in Indio on the Riverside County Fair National Date Festival. A scenic model HO-scale operational railroad layout display, more than 2,000 feet of track in an area 100-feet-by-20-feet. Also, a Lionel layout fully operational. Admission is free. Park out front and walk in gate one, follow signs. Information: cvmrr.com or info@cvmrr.com
Opera in the Park
Featuring dinner to-go delivered to the park. Preorder your dinner and pick it up at the information booth before the concert. Convenient meals catered by Trio Restaurant in Palm Springs. Event takes place at Sunrise Park in Palm Springs. Starts at 4:30. For information or to order food, visit palmspringsoperaguild.org/calendar-of-events.
MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2024
Loving All Animals presents ‘An Evening in Paris’
This fundraiser promises to be a fun-filled magical event. Mingle and meet fellow animal lovers while enjoying an open bar, heavy appetizers and entertainment. Proceeds benefit homeless animals. Call Loving All Animals at (760) 834-7000 for reservations.