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UPCOMING NONPROFIT EVENTS
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026
The Lucie Arnaz Awards
The Lucie Arnaz Awards were created to honor and celebrate the outstanding work of teachers and students in the performing arts, specifically musical theater, in both public and private high schools in The Inland Empire, which includes both Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The McCallum Theatre proudly serves as the host venue for this prestigious event. Info and tickets: mccallumtheatre.org/luciearnazawards
Caregiver Education Class: Types of Dementia
Presented by Alzheimers Coachella Valley. 5:30 PM at the ACV offices, 75-105 Merle Drive, Suite 800 in Palm Desert. Continuing Education Units available for CNAs and HHAs. Free to attend. Call Naomy at (760) 776-3100 to register.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 5-7, 2026
Desert Smoke
Presented by Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert, this will be a weekend of cigars, spirits and nonstop events. Info: pslod.org
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026
House Party PS: Pink Saturday 4
Presented by The Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation and Robert Ayanian, this fourth annual celebration of all things pink will be benefit Mizell Center’s Meals on Wheels program. Featuring Bella da Ball as emcee with entertainment by DJ Galaxy, Steve Knill, Keisha D and Sheri Ray Parker. Pink attire recommended. 5-8 p.m. Tickets: housepartyps-pinksaturday4.eventbrite.com
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026
Third annual SHE (Sharing, Healing, Experience) Is Women’s Conference
Presented by the HIV+ Aging Research Project. This event is open to women living with HIV across the gender spectrum, those affected by HIV and to caregivers and providers of HIV services. 9 a.m. (registration; conference begins at 10 a.m.)-3 p.m., Mizell Center, 480 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. Info: harp-ps.org
I Am Hope Reset Retreat’s five-year celebration
Presented by Shay’s Warriors Life After Cancer, this milestone reunites five years of community and celebrates hope as it honors inspiring local cancer survivors and those we hold close in our hearts forever. This sit-down dinner with dancing will be a magical night of inspiration and strength. 6:30 p.m., The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage. Info: shayswarriors.org
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
Caregiver Education Class: Dealing with Angry Behavior
Presented by Alzheimers Coachella Valley. 10 a.m. at the ACV offices, 75-105 Merle Drive, Suite 800, in Palm Desert. Free to attend. Call Naomy at 760-776-3100 to register. Info: cvalzheimers.org
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026
Caregiver Education Class: Wandering & Elopement
Presented by Alzheimers Coachella Valley. 5:30 p.m. at the ACV offices, 75-105 Merle Drive, Suite 800, in Palm Desert. Continuing Education Units available for CNAs and HHAs. Free to attend. Call Naomy at 760-776-3100 to register. Info: cvalzheimers.org
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
ACV Summer Speaker Series: Functional Health and Nutrition
Presented by Alzheimers Coachella Valley, this informative seminar is for individuals and/or couples traveling the journey of life together. This event features Dr. Maritza De La Pena. 10-11 a.m., 75-105 Merle Drive, Suite 800, Palm Desert. Space is limited. Register: 760-776-3100 or naomy@cvalzheimers.org
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, AUG. 7-9, 2026
Desert Bloom 7
Presented by Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert, this full-weekend event kicks off with a welcome party Friday at the Tool Shed in Palm Springs. $100 weekend pass includes both Bloom parties as well as full access to Club 541 for all open hours, $60 for single day pass for one Bloom party. Tickets: pslod.org or at the door.
FRIDAY, AUG. 21, 2026
ACV Summer Speaker Series: How to Find Help
Presented by Alzheimers Coachella Valley, this informative seminar is for individuals and/or couples traveling the journey of life together. Identifying resources for families dealing with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other cognitive-related illnesses. 10-11 a.m., 75-105 Merle Drive, Suite 800, Palm Desert. Space is limited. Register: 760-776-3100 or naomy@cvalzheimers.org
FRIDAY, SEPT. 18, 2026
ACV Summer Speaker Series: Advanced Directives and other legal planning documents you need to know about
Presented by Alzheimers Coachella Valley, this informative seminar is for individuals and/or couples traveling the journey of life together. This event features Eve Fromberg, attorney at law. 10-11 a.m., 75-105 Merle Drive, Suite 800, Palm Desert. Space is limited. Register: 760-776-3100 or naomy@cvalzheimers.org
THURSDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 29-NOV. 1, 2026
PS Leather Pride: Valhalla
Presented by Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert. Info: pslod.org
SUNDAY, DEC. 6, 2026
17th annual Men of the Desert Fashion Show & Luncheon
Benefiting Animal Samaritans, this event has grown into one of the Coachella Valley’s most celebrated philanthropic traditions, a sold-out afternoon of fashion, laughter and generosity that in 2025 drew more than 500 guests and raised nearly $300,000. Tickets will go on sale late summer. Info: events@animalsamaritans.org or 760-332-5027
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Don’t miss these upcoming nonprofit events in the Coachella Valley
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