Join a fun and diverse group of women at our next L Spot Women's Mixer, from 6-8pm on Wednesday, May 16th, at Miro's Restaurant in Palm Springs. Come to socialize, meet some old friends or make some new ones, or just enjoy the company of other women! Bring business cards or flyers for the Business table if you want to network. Special drink prices and appetizers will be provided, along with musical entertainment by Deejay Tyler Murray. Cost is $10 at the door, with 70% of proceeds going to the Golden Rainbow Senior Center, enriching the lives of the older members of our lesbian and gay community.

Miros is located at 1555 S. Palm Canyon Drive in the SteinMart shopping center in Palm Springs; phone 760-323-5199. Remember, the mixers are primarily for lesbian women, but everyone is welcome - so bring your friends! And Miro's has a wonderful full dinner menu if you want to get a table and stay for dinner after the event.

Our April mixer at Mixie's had a good crowd of around 90 women, with music, dancing, and lots of fun conversation going on. We raised $660 for the Orphan Pet Oasis - thank you to everyone who attended, and to Mixies Bar for hosting! Check out our Photo Album for pictures - go to the L Spot Home Page and click on the link .

Friday May 9th, starting at 9pm - LOOK Patio Restaurant and Video Bar is hosting a Ladies Night. Enjoy two for one cocktails, good music and a great atmosphere in the company of other women. Living/Events

Saturday, May 10th - 8pm - Oasis Nightclub presents "Who is Larry Duane and Why Does He Keep Asking Me My Zodiac Sign?" This is a benefit show for the Desert Pride Center, emceed by Bella Da Ball, with the vocal songs and astrological inspiration of Larry Duane, along with cabaret singers Carol Kamenis and Roger Snofsky. $15 general admission, $30 VIP. Tickets available at the Desert Pride Community Center, call 760-327- 2313. Oasis Nightclub is located at 611 S. Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. Phone 760-416-0950.

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.- Palm Springs Public Library Presents Author Cheryl Houk, author and leader in the GLBT drug and alcohol recovery movement. Cheryl Houk will appear at the Palm Springs Public Library to discuss 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. For more information call 760-322-READ or log on to www.palmspringslibrary.org.

Saturday, May 17th - Dezart One Gallery Artists Reception for new group show featuring works by Harry Greunart, Donna Reibslager and Jason Waskey. Living/Events

Saturday, May 31st - "Pink" Girls Night Out at Hunters. (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 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.

Desert Business Association (DBA) Mixers. Our local GLBT business group hosts two mixers a month for members and non-members to come, socialize and network. They welcome the women's community to come and join in! This is a great opportunity to network your business or service within the community. Members are free, guests $5.00 Upcoming events are on Monday, May 5th from 6-8pm at Tropicale in Palm Springs. Complimentary appetizers, happy hour prices, no-host bar. 330 E. Amado Rd.and Monday, May 19th from 6-8pm at the Desert Aids Project. Complimentary appetizers, no-host bar. 1695 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. For information on events and membership, go online to www.dbaps.org or call 760- 864-7110

Desert Pride Center Women's Chat Group, meets every 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 as well, 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

PICKLEBALL!!Join the girlz on the courts at Cathedral Canyon Country Club every second and fourth Wednesday nights from 7:00 to 9:00 for pickleball under the lights. It's a rousing doubles game played with paddle and big wiffle ball(see pic) on a badminton-sized court. Fast, riotous rallies, easy to learn, and it's only $5.00 a night. All equipment provided. Bring your hottie, join the fun! FMI: call Kay at 760-567-4313.

Golden Rainbow Senior Center is now hosting a women's bridge game, meeting every Thursday from 9:30am-noon. The game is for women who want to learn the game, as well as you seasoned card sharks. Suggested donation $2.00 members / $5.00 non- members. To RSVP and get directions, call Jeanne at (760) 770-5524.

Cabaret Zoso - every Wednesday evening at Hotel Zoso in Palm Springs starting at 8pm, come and enjoy a fun and festive show with local drag favorite Bella da Ball and company. Music, dancing, prancing and a lot of fun! Hotel Zoso is located in downtown Palm Springs, on Indian Canyon Drive one block south of Tahquitz. Park on Arenas Road, or valet parking is available.