Datebook

Art Walk on El Paseo

Art on El Paseo
Art Walk El Paseo begins Oct. 6, as galleries host monthly artist receptions from 5 to 9 p.m. El Paseo has become a popular destination for collectors of world-class art. The Art Walks offer a wonderful opportunity to enjoy an evening of discovery. Come meet the artists and enjoy the hospitality at the many galleries along the street. The City of Palm Desert offers complimentary shuttle service.Information: 346-8885

Wonder Women
Annika Sorenstam will play to defend her Samsung World Championship title Oct. 10-16 at Bighorn Golf Club in Palm Desert. The 25th annual event features the world’s top 20 players of the LPGA Tour. The schedule includes practice rounds on Monday and Tuesday, a pro-am on Wednesday, and championship rounds Thursday through Sunday.
Information: (888) 345-5742

An Affair of Art
The Rancho Mirage Art Affaire is set for Nov. 5-6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Whitewater Park located at 71-560 San Jacinto Drive in Rancho Mirage. Come for the fine art, live music, and great food from some of the area’s best restaurants. Information: 324-4511

Bowl for Bucks
McCallum Theatre’s fun-filled fundraiser, Bowling for Bucks, rolls Oct. 8 at Fantasy Lanes Family Bowling Center. Proceeds help
support the McCallum Theatre Institute’s arts education and community outreach programs, which serve more than 34,000 Coachella Valley schoolchildren. Sign up one or more teams of four and come dressed in your favorite Hawaiian attire.
Information: 346-6505, ext. 126

Walk for AIDS
Desert AIDS Project expects more than 1,000 participants at its Oct. 29 Walk for AIDS, sponsored in part by Palm Springs Life.
Information: 323-2118, www.desertaidsproject.org 
  
Be a Leader!   
Women Leaders Forum hosts its annual Leadership Academy 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa in Indian Wells. The event offers leadership training to Coachella Valley women and honors Jackie Lee Houston, this year’s recipient of WLF’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Susan Murphy, Mitch Kusy, and Jan Fraser — all experts and authors on leadership will lead the training and sign books. The $95 admission includes a luncheon; luncheon is $65. Information: 837-7222, www.wlfofcv.org  

Yuri Zatarain at Peter Taylor
Mexican artist Yuri Zatarain will be the guest of honor Nov. 10 at a cocktail reception at Peter Taylor Interior Design in Rancho Mirage. Zatarain’s design-inspired sculpture always finds new forms and finishing processes. Meet the artist and enjoy the work from 7 to 10 p.m.  Information: 341-6721