Amateur Radio Club
Group meets in the teacher's lounge at Palm Desert High
School on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Discuss radio equipment and programs. Annual dues are
$10.00.
Palm Desert High School
43570 Phyllis Jackson Lane
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 564-1563
Andreas Canyon Tours
Tours are included in price of admission.
MO - TH 10 AM & 1 PM.
FR & SU 9 AM, 11 AM, 1
PM, & 3 PM.
South Palm Canyon Drive
5 miles from center of Palm Springs.
(760) 325-5673
Archaeological Society of Coachella Valley
They have curriculum packets on archeology and
anthropology available on a check out basis. Free
monthly meetings with speakers and slides, occasional
field trips, workshops and monthly newsletter.
620 Cameo Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 327-4801
E-Mail: members@aol.com
Astronomical Society
of the Desert
P.O. Box 71
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 328-2601
Caballeros - The
Gay Men's Chorus of Palm Springs
A group of gay and gay-friendly men who perform
various kinds of music including serious and classical,
broadway, general entertainment and cabaret. Both the
chorus and the ensemble, CHOIRBOYZ, are available for
personal and business functions.
44 Club Circle Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 328-2820
Email info@pscaballeros.org
Chaparral Garden Club of Desert Hot Springs
Speakers, "hands-on" programs, field trips.
Quail Hollow Mobile Home Park
15-300 Palm Dr.
(760) 329-0041
Coachella Valley Arts Alliance
Assists Valley arts organizations with resource
information regarding artists, funding, programs, etc.,
develops programs not being addressed, encourages
collaboration between artist and arts organizations, and
develops artist recognition programs.Post Office Box
4752
Palm Desert, CA 92261-4752
(760) 771-1041
(760) 771-1041
E-mail: KathyHull@aol.com
Coachella Valley Historical Society
Promoting history of the Coachella Valley with
special emphasis on water, agriculture and the early
pioneer settlers in the valley.
82-616 Miles Ave.
Indio, CA 92202
(760) 342-6651
Coachella
Valley Wild Bird Center
Volunteer opportunities; programs for schools and
service groups; reference library; bird walk & tour.
Post Office Box 10160
Indio, CA 92202
(760) 347-2647
Desert Art Center, Inc.
Promotes local artisans, teaches adult art classes,
holds monthly open meetings where notable artists
demonstrate art techniques and awards scholarships to
high school seniors.
550 North Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 323-7973
Desert Beautiful
Desert Beautiful is a non-profit group of citizens of
the Coachella Valley. Their objective is the natural
beauty of the Coachella Valley, both its desert lands
and its developed areas, and to improve the appearance
of the communities of the valley.
74-133 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA 92261
(760) 346-2217
Desert Dixieland Jazz Society.
Monthly meeting/jazz session. Continuous music.
Doubletree Resort, Cathedral City.
Public is welcome. $7, members $5.
(760) 321-JASS (5277)
Desert Hot Springs Women's Club.
Monthly meetings, events and teas 3rd Tuesday of the
month.
66-675 Pierson Blvd.
(760) 329-6893
(760) 251-2435
The Desert
Institute at Joshua Tree National Park
Outdoor adult educational classes in science, history
and the arts at Joshua Tree National Park and the
adjacent Mojave Desert.
74485 National Park Drive
29 Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-5583
Email mail@joshuatree.org
Desert Mac Users Group
(DMUG)
Helping Coachella Valley Apple computer users by
sharing experiences and information. Meets monthly at
the Palm desert Library between 2 - 4 p.m.
45-325 Camino Lavanda
La Quinta, CA 92253-3975
(760) 360-3413
email: acmorgen@aol.com
The Desert Woman's Tea At Two.
Monthly luncheons.
"The Desert Woman is more than a
publication. It is a wonderful resource for
women..."
Guest hosts, guest speakers, & entertainment.
The Gardens on El Paseo, Terrace Level
(Between San Pablo & Larkspur, Palm Desert)
$15 for Partners, $20 per guest.
Irene at 760/320-5008
Dolly Sinatra Lodge No. 2400 Order Sons of Italy
Join them on Wednesday evenings 6:00 p.m. for homemade
spaghetti dinners for only $5.00.
Dolly Sinatra Lodge
1700 Sahara Drive
P O Box 637
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-3184
(760) 329-4879
English-Speaking
Union of the United States - Desert Branch
We are committed to promoting scholarship and
the advancement of knowledge through programs -- such as
our annual High School Shakespeare Competition, and
others -- dedicated to improving communication skills of
native and non-native speakers of English.
Post Office Box 4796
Palm Springs, CA 92263
(760) 327-4088
E-mail: shakespeare@school-mail.org
Friends of City of Palm Springs Animal Control
Volunteer support to staff of animal shelter;
fundraising to support animal shelter
255 North El Cielo, #189
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 329-0128
Palm Spring Animal Control
4810 Camino Parcela
Palm Springs 92264
Grass Roots Cribbage Club
Call me if you are interested in cribbage.
26 Garfield Drive
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 324-4833
Greater Palm Springs Pride
Promotes the public awareness of the gay and lesbian
community by encouraging tolerance and diversity and
establishing harmonious relations within our
communities. Annual festival and parade celebrate the
GLBT community.
611 South Palm Canyon Drive, PMB 7436
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8711
Email: ps.pride2000@aol.com
Jam Sessions at Melvyn's.
Exciting desert musicians. Open to talented amateurs. No
cover charge.
Ingleside Inn
200 W. Ramon Road
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 325-0046
Jewish Community Center
Louis & Florence Kitsis / Temple Isaiah
Lectures, classes, musical and comedy events,
galas.
332 W. Alejo Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 325-2281
Jewish
Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area
Central communal organization for the Jewish population
of the Coachella Valley. Dedicated to promoting the
values and quality of Jewish life.
69-930 Highway 111, Ste. 204 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 324-4737 x205
Email Greg George: gregg@jfedps.org
La Quinta Arts
Foundation
Provides educational art and cultural opportunities
for children youth and adults. Proceeds from events
enable the Foundation to offer quality visual arts
programming to students and fund scholarships to
individuals pursuing higher education in the arts.
Post Office Box 777
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 564-1244
E-mail: lqarts@aol.com
Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM at
78-080 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta
Ladies Auxiliary for Retarded Citizens (L.A.R.C.).
Foundation for the Retarded of the Desert.
73-255 Country Club Dr.
Palm Desert
(760) 346-1611
Miracles
Institute
A non profit spiritual education foundation providing
lectures, classes and workshops focusing on helping
people change and heal their lives. Also a publisher of
self-help books and a monthly newsletter, "The
Inner Voice."
760 Vella Road
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 325-9200
Email miracles@theinnervoice.com
Music Teachers of
the Desert
Raising standards of music education, promoting
the art of music locally, through educational activities
and providing means for teachers and students to
participate in performances and programs.
P O Box 947
LaQuinta, CA 92253-0947
(760) 771-1041
Email kathyhull@aol.com
Palapas of Araby Cove
Unique "hand-on" artists' village & garden
center. Tours, as well as galleries, workshops,
demonstrations, special events.
3255 E. Palm Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs
(760) 416-1818
Palm
Desert Dance Under the Stars Choreography Festival
Choreography competition-amateur/professional;
educational workshops/services; special presentations.
44-522 San Juan Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 779-0875
E-mail dancefest@aol.com
College of the Desert
HPER/Choreography Festival
43500 Monterey Ave. Palm Desert CA 92260
Voice Mail 346-8041 ext 10158
Palm Desert Woman's Club
Social hour 11:30 AM, Luncheon at noon.
Rancho Las Palmas Country Club, Rancho Mirage
(760) 568-4582
(760) 360-7868.
Palm
Springs Ballet Company
Robert Beck heads the only professional ballet
company and academy in the desert. Students age 6 - 17
audition for academy (tuition free). Productions
performed at Annenberg
Post Office Box 5662
Palm Springs, CA 92263-5662
(760) 325-2140
Palm Springs
Friends of Philharmonic
To bring a series of classical music concerts
annually to the Coachella Valley an generally to promote
an interest in classical music, provide scholarships,
equipment or other assistance to promising young
musicians.
PO Box 12770
Palm Desert, CA 92255-2770
(760) 341-1013
(760) 341-3509
email: psfalp@aol.com
Palm Springs Wings
E.A.A. Chapter 1116
Provides support to people who are building and/or
flying aircraft of all types. We provide children with
their first flight through the E.A.A.'s Young Eagles
Program
79880 Avenue 42
Bermuda Dunes, CA 92201
(760) 329-7711
Email bpallen@aol.com
Meeting: First Saturday of the month 9 a.m. Bermuda
Dunes Airport Pilot's Lounge
Palm Springs Historical Society
The Palm Springs Historical Society, a non-profit
organization, founded in 1955 by Melba Berry Bennett.
Its purpose is to record, preserve, and display
historical artifacts of the Palm Springs area. The
society is the beneficiary of two major grants from the
McCallum Desert Foundation and numerous bequests from
individuals who support the preservation of local
heritage. Anyone interested in joining the Palm Springs
Historical Society is welcome. Thank you for helping
Palm Springs discover and preserve its heritage!
Village Green Heritage Center
221 South Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 323-8297
Rancho Mirage Republican Women Federated.
Luncheon Meetings followed by guest speaker.
Open to the public. $18.
Reservations required by Monday noon prior to event.
The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage
Karen at (760) 568-5027 or Shirley at (760) 325-3531
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program - RSVP
Places seniors with non-profit agencies to share their
time, talent and experience through volunteer service.
No cost membership is open to seniors 55 years and
older.
73-750 Catalina Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260-2906
(760) 341-0401
Email reooa.aging.fferguso@co.riverside.ca.us
Round Table West.
A non-profit literary, educational, book/author program.
Will meet for lunch/book signing. Guest authors, La
Quinta Resort & Club. $35
(760) 564-7400
Contribute to the "Books for the Bookless"
program.
Sandblaster Chorus of Coachella
Valle.
Barbershop singing group. Newcomers welcome.
Cathedral City High School
69-250 Dinah Shore Drive
Cathedral City
(760) 568-1735
The Shakespeare Reading Club of America
Food! Wine! and Shakespeare! Dinner, drinks, communal
reading. No dues/fees but pay for own dinner. Bring copy
of play.
David Koslow
P. O. Box 1415
Cathedral City, CA 92235-1415.
74-700 Hwy. 11, Palm Desert.
(760) 324-0348
(760) 341-7323
Sky Watcher
Legends and myths abound in the night sky and,
since its creation in November 1997, Sky Watcher has
brought them to life for hundreds of Coachella Valley
visitors. Unlike other astronomical guides, Sky Watcher
combines fact and mythology with a fresh, fun
perspective. In the tours, which range in length from
one to six hours, guides use high-powered computerized
telescopes, computer kiosks and sky binoculars to
crystallize and lend meaning to these wonderful
night-time images above us.
44489 Town Center Way, Ste. D-PMB200
Palm Desert, California, 92260
(760) 345.2363
(760) 836-1942
Toll Free (877) 3-METEOR
Sweet Adelines International.
Desert Cities singing chorus at Joslyn Cove
Senior Center
73-750 Catalina Way, PD.
Newcomers welcome
(760) 770-3425
Wild Bird Center
Two hour bird walk & tour of rehabilitation center.
46-500 Van Buren Street, Indio
(760) 347-2647
Women's Network - Coachella Valley
Dinner meeting/program at 5:40 PM, dinner 6:30 PM
Members $20, Welcome Guests $25
Desert Falls Country Club.
Reservations required.
(760) 776-7091
(760) 770-9918
World
Affairs Council of the Desert
A forum for discussion of national and international
topics.
Post Office Box 467
Palm Springs, CA 92263
(760) 322-7711
FAX (760)
770-7346
Email world-affairs-council@mail.com
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