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L Spot Events - monthly mixer and more Groups and Clubs in the Greater Palm Springs Desert Area Classes by/for Women and the LGBT Community There are thousands of lesbian women in the desert - isn't it time we get together? Special events that are lesbian oriented or LGBT friendly are listed here. If you are looking to get more women involved in your project, group or club, list it here in our Living Section Directory. This is the place to find social groups and clubs, classes, and more. Note: There is no charge for listings for non-profits groups, etc. |
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L Spot's Monthly Women's Mixer Wednesday, May 14th from 6-8pm at Miro's Restaurant Join a diverse and fun group of women for our next monthly mixer. Come to socialize, chat with old friends and make some new ones. Bring your business cards and flyers for the business info table if you want to network. There will be music by Deejay Tyler Murray for your listening pleasure; light appetizers and special drink prices will be provided. Cost is $10 at the door; as always, 70% of proceeds go to a local charity or group. Proceeds this month will go to the Golden Rainbow Senior Center. The mixers are primarily for lesbian women, but everyone is welcome so bring your friends! Miros is located at 1555 S. Palm Canyon Drive in the SteinMart shopping center in Palm Springs. 760-323-5199 Our April mixer at Mixie's had a nice crowd of around 90 women, with good music and fun conversations. We raised $660 for Orphan Pet Oasis - thank you to everyone who attended, and to Mixies for hosting! Check out our L Spot Photo Album for event photos. |
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Friday, May 9th stating at 9pm LOOK Patio Restaurant and Video Bar is hosting a monthly Ladies Night. Enjoy 2 for 1 drink prices, music and the comapny of other women in a great outdoor lounge atmosphere. LOOK is located at 139 E Andreas Road, between Palm Canyon and Indian Canyon in Downtown Palm Springs. 760-778-3520. |
Palm Springs Public Library Presents Author Cheryl Houk Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. In a welcome addition to the program schedule and presented by Polimedia, author and leader in the drug and alcohol recovery movement Cheryl Houk will appear at the Palm Springs Public Library. She will be discussing her book “What Are You Thinking: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life”. The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. As the former Executive Director of Stepping Stone, San Diego’s only GLBT recovery facility, Houk has worked for over two decades in the drug and alcohol recovery field. Upon her retirement a few years ago from Stepping Stone, she has focused her energies toward motivating and mentoring others and has become a well-known speaker at conferences and workshops. The Library is located at 300 S. Sunrise Way, on the corner of Sunrise Way and Baristo Road, one of the anchors of Sunrise Park and a destination for residents and visitors alike. For more information call 760-322-READ or log on to www.palmspringslibrary.org.
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OLOC (Old Lesbians Organizing for Change) Organizational Meeting Wednesday, May 14th at 7pm A Coachella Valley Chapter of the OLOC is now forming. The OLOC is a national organization for all lesbians over the age of 60, which works to educate, support and empower older lesbians while celebrating our strengths and experience, and challenging ageism is our society. For information and to RSVP call 760-318-6794, or email ruth@oloc.org |
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Dezart One Gallery Presents Group Show - "Something in Common" Artists Reception Saturday, May 17th from 7-9pm Featuring works by Harry Greunart, Donna Reibslager and Jason Waskey. "Abstracts as pure surface, and narratives unfolding on canvas, buzzing with expression." Show runs May 8- June 15th 2688 Cherokee Way, Palm Springs (behind the Mercedes / BMW dealerships) 760-328-1440 |
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Saturday, May 31st from 6-10pm (Pink is held at Hunters Video Bar on the last Saturday of every month. No cover charge. ) It's a special weekend night out for women - mingle, play a game of pool or darts, dance, and enjoy the company of local and visiting women at in the dance floor bar and patio area at Hunters. Hunters is located at 302 E. Arenas Rd. at the corner of Arenas and Calle Encilia in Palm Springs. Phone: 760-323-0700. |
| Note: The listings in the "Upcoming Events," "Ongoing Events," "Groups and Clubs," and "Classes" sections are not sponsored by nor directly affiliated with L Spot Palm Springs, unless specifically stated. These notices have been sent in by the hosts and/or producers of the events or group, and have been approved for publication on the L Spot for promotion to the women's community. Non-profit and Not-for-profit group and event listings are free of charge. The cost for other listings is $20 per month. To submit a notice for your group or event, contact: editor@lspotpalmsprings.com | |
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Golden Rainbow Senior Center - Women's Bridge Club Thursday, May 1 - 9:30-noon - meeting every Thursday at this time IT IS HERE! "THE GOLDEN RAINBOW SENIOR CENTER'S" FIRST WOMEN'S GROUP. We are starting out with BRIDGE for women who want to learn the game,as well as you seasoned card sharks. Suggested donation $2.00 members / $5.00 non-memberst. In celebration of the beginning of the Women's Program, the first month of bridge is FREE! To RSVP and get directions, call Jeanne at (760) 770-5524 - please call at least 3 days before the first meeting. |
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1st Wednesdays Art Walk in Palm Springs RECOGNIZED AS THE COOLEST, HIPPEST ART DISTRICT IN THE DESERT, BACKSTREET ART DISTRICT in south Palm Springs is coordinating monthly art openings, where they will be showing new and exciting original contemporary & modern art in several independent artist studios and galleries. The work will reflect both established and emerging nationally & internationally known artists from around the country. Most venues will be serving refreshments & snacks. Participants include: Backstreet Art Studios, Dezart One Gallery, Dezart Studio, Trevor Goss/Silverman Gallery, Slaughterhouse Gallery, and Studio 13 Contact: Marian Moiseyev, Kim Chasen or Downs of Dezart One Studio (760) 328-1440 |
Desert Pride Center - Lesbian Chat Group Every Monday from 6-7:30pm. Discuss life, love, sex, dating, family, career. Lead by experienced facilitator. The Center's new Cyber Center is now open, with Internet & business software available! Stop in and see the many things available at our local LGBT community center! 611 S Palm Canyon Drive, Ste. 201, Palm Springs www.desertpridecenter.org |
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Desert Dyners Desert Dyners is a lesbian social club that meets for mixers, dancing, dinners, golf and much more in the Coachella Valley. |
Desert Women For Equality Local group that runs the successful "We Care" Free Mobile Mammogram Program for women in the valley. |
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Golden Rainbow Senior Center Our local LGBT Senior Center is looking to expand their women's programming. Please call Jeanne at (760) 770-5524 to express your ideas, find out what is happening and get involved. |
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Lesbian Social Meetup - Group A new social contact and get-together group forming in the desert. Online contact: http://lesbianmoms.meetup.com/186/ ---( Dont let the name put you off, it's not just for lesbian moms!) |
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Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC) Coachella Valley Chapter forming as of May 2008 - We are a national network of old lesbians over age 60 working to confront ageism in our communities and our country. We use education and public discourse as our primary tools. Our national organization is directed by a Steering Committee that works to form and support local groups who will work in their own communities. We hold biennial National Gatherings allowing us to come together to share experiences and ideas and recharge our energies for the tasks at hand. You can email us directly at info@oloc.org. Mailing address: OLOC, P.O. Box 5853, Athens, OH 45701 |
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Rainbow Women Rainbow Women is an all woman's group here in the desert. We offer fun, imaginative events & social activities at a variety of venues - it's a great way to make new friends and do some fun things. Please join us! The majority of our events are in the mid-east valley. We are a no membership fee club. |
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Konscious Konnections - Relationships Are Not For Dummies Saturday, July 12th, 9am-4:30pm. Facilitators: Dr. Kathryn Leeman and Karrie Wallen Come explore through this experiential workshop how to maintain passion, enhance connection, be more authentic, and have fun in your relationship. The truly conscious relationship is a fast track opportunity to evolve and an invitation to experience unified love.
If these words cause you to feel excited, hesitant, or afraid – CELEBRATE! Your soul is saying YES! to this workshop! Come join us on July 12, 2008 at the Palm Springs Hilton from 9:00 to 4:30. For more information about this workshop (or the 6-Day intensive on the Big Island of Hawaii!), please call (909) 792-2094 ext 3#. |
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Foundation of the Sacred Stream Creating pathways to wholeness through classes/retreats/events/practitioner referrals in Depth Hypnosis, Applied Shamanism, Buddhist Psychology, and Integrated Energy Medicine. Located in the Bay Area. |
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