LGBT Community Center raises $75,000 - May 9, 2012

The Center celebrated its second year as a full-fledged community center with a “thank you” party for donors at the dramatic O’Donnell House overlooking the city.

Gloria Greer

Eighth Annual Indian Wells Athena Awards — April 25, 2012

The eighth annual Indian Wells Athena Awards were presented at a luncheon held at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa’s Crystal Ballroom.

Gloria Greer

Variety Children's Charity Gala Honoring Robert Clark and Tom Gorman - April 25, 2012

The 2012 Variety Children's Charity Gala presented two outstanding honorees; Robert Clark, and Tom Gorman.

Variety Teaching Pro Tennis Invitational Benefit - April 28, 2012

Prestigious Indian Ridge Country Club hosted the Variety Teaching Pro Tennis Invitational, a five day tournament now in its 13th year.

Evening Under The Stars raises funds for AIDS Assistance Program — May 5, 2012

No one could have chosen a more picture perfect night when more than 1,000 supporters gathered on the golf course at O’Donnell Golf Club for the 19th annual Evening Under The Stars benefiting the...

GLORIA GREER

OperaArts Delights with Opera Under The Stars — April 22, 2012

Tribute was paid to Gayle and the late Chuck Hodges at the delightful “Opera Under The Stars,” the evening of dinner and opera arias presented April 22 by OperaArts.

GLORIA GREER

Cheers to the Animals

Billed as “Saving Wildlife One Beer at a Time,” the annual Brew at the Zoo is one of the region’s most popular beer festivals.

WEALTH — Help for the Helpers

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Charitable organizations heed this proverb with great fervor as the unemployment rate remains high, stock markets swing, and the economy teeters.

ELLEN PARIS

Paws for Effect

Barry Manilow hosts the Desert Paws Courageous Heart Awards Dinner on Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. at Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa

Hope for the Community

Through “Hope for the Community,” the Bob Hope Classic is donating 25,000 one-day grounds tickets to nine charitable organizations and nine Coachella Valley schools.

Bob Mackie: An Original

Bob Mackie, who will receive a Steve Chase Humanitarian Award during the Feb. 27 event benefiting Desert AIDS Project, has added sheen and shine to all the stars of every generation for the last...

ROD STAFFORD HAGWOOD

Culture for All

The nonprofit Coachella Valley Housing Coalition mission to improve the lives of low-income families means more than satisfying its goal to put them into quality housing. It also introduces...

By Janice Kleinschmidt.