Lindsay Wagner Receives 347th Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars — May 12, 2012

More than 500 friends and fans attended the dedication of a star in Lindsay Wagner’s name for the Palm Springs Walk of Stars.

GLORIA GREER

Palm Springs Historical Society Share Photos of Golden Days - April 24, 2012

Paul Pospesil's photos included famous landmarks and political giants as well as movie stars who graced Palm Springs in the ‘40s, ‘50s and early ‘60s.

GLORIA GREER

Palm Springs Smooth Jazz Festival XVII - May 19, 2012

The Hanson House Foundation was proud to present the 17th Annual Palm Springs Smooth Jazz Festival, at the picturesque Indian Canyon Golf Resort in Palm Springs.

Palm Springs Desert Resorts Restaurant Week Kick-off Party – May 14, 2012

Palm Springs Desert Resorts Restaurant Week held their annual kick-off party at The Saguaro Hotel to say “Thank You” to the sponsors, vendors and participants of this year’s event.

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

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.