Join a fabulous bunch of women for our monthly mixer on Wednesday, April 15th from 6-8pm at Miro's Restaurant. This beautiful mix of diversity & fun can not be missed. Come to see old friends, make some new ones, or just enjoy being in the presence of women. Don't forget to bring your business cards or flyers for the business table if you want to network or just come to have a social evening. Light appetizers and happy hour drink prices will be provided. Cost is $10 at the door with a portion of the proceeds going to Kinetix Fit Kidz Program . Kinetix Fit Kidz Program is an eight-week intensive and multi-layered program, hoping to make a dent in childhood obesity. The program provides families with a exercise session three times a week. Families must also work with a nutritionist, a Kinetix lifestyle coach, an executive chef who goes over meal plans and a family counselor . Miro's Restaurant is located at 1555 S Palm Canyon Dr., (in the Steinmart Shopping area) Palm Springs, CA, 92264 760-323- 5199

Our March mixer was AWESOME!! Hamburger Mary's was comfortably packed with over 100 women! A special congratulations goes out to all of our raffle winners. Special Thanks to everyone who participated in the raffle as the proceeds were donated to the Stroke Recovery Center. Thank you to Hamburger Mary's for hosting and to everyone who came and made it another outrageous LSpot evening!

Desert Arts Festival Saturday & Sunday, April 4th &th 5th, 10-5pm The Desert Arts Festival will feature artists and craftsmen presenting their original work in all mediums of two and three dimensional fine art, including paintings in acrylic, oils and watercolors, photography, etchings, sculpture in clay, glass, metal, stone and wood. Each artist will be present to meet with the public and discuss their work. All work is available for purchase. Artists from throughout California will be present. Frances Stevens Park is located at 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, at the corner of Palm Canyon and Alejo.

Indian Wells Art Fest Saturday & Sunday, April 4th & 5th, 10-5:30pm A premier fine arts festival attracting thousands annually. The Indian Wells Arts Festival brings a splash of color to the beautiful grass concourse of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. This spectacular venue transforms into an artisan village featuring 200 judged and juried artists and hundreds of pieces of one-of-a-kind artwork available for sale. Located at Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Miles Ave. between Hwy. 111 & Washington, Indian Wells, CA.

Desert Business Association Mixer Golden Rainbow Senior Center, Monday, April 6th, 6- 8pm. Join community leaders and colleagues in viewing the new home of the GLBT Senior Center. Center features large meeting rooms, large kitchen and new and continuing programs. Meet the GLBT Board of Directors, ED-Harvey Stern and Administrator Larry Huston. 700 E. Tahquitz Way, #F~Palm Springs, CA 92262 For more info: 760 416- 7790

The Butterfly Mid-Inspirational Grove Featuring GINO Wednesday, April 8th,7pm Butterfly Mid-Week Inspirational Groove Concert is an evening filled with Great music R&B, Jazz, Pop & Inspirational. This is your chance to Dance your cares away and get a Energy Boost in the middle of the Week. Join Gino and the CSL Band as they feed your soul & You Shake your Booty. Tickets $30, Center for Spiritual Living 45-630 Portola Ave., Palm Desert CA

The Jewish Lesbians of the Desert Annual All Women's Seder Thursday, April 9th , 6pm Golden Rainbow Senior Center 700 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. Free parking at the rear of the building. Location: Across from the Regal Theatre . Space is limited. Please reserve early. Cost: $15.00 per person. If you are able to give more, it would be greatly appreciated. Please mail check to: Ms. Harriet Marks-Nelson 70-200 Dillon Road, #99, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241 PAYMENT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR

Gay and Lesbian Jews of the Desert Sunday, April 12th, 3PM. Sixth Annual Seder at the Mizell Senior Center. For questions or information, contact Burt Fogelman at 328-1003 or burtonfog@aol.com. Reservations are essential for this event.

Palm Springs Lesbian Moms Saturday, April 18th, 10-12 noon Sponsored by the LSpot, the Palm Springs Lesbian Moms group met for the first time Sunday, March 22nd at Koffi in Palm Springs. Attended by 6 parents and their children, this Inaugural meeting was filled with excitement and many plans were discussed for future activities. Our next activity, Family Day in the Park, is scheduled for Saturday, April 18th from 10-12 noon. For more information go to http://www.meetup.com/The-Palm-Springs- Lesbian-Moms-Meetup-Group

Palm Springs Women in Film and Television Saturday, April 18th, 10-12 noon In association with UCR Palm Desert Campus presents the 4th in our Professional Development "KEYS TO SUCCESS" Saturday Seminar Series. Guest Speaker Panel will feature: Denise DuBarry Hay (Shoot the Hero) and Sherry Halperin (Adopt A Sailor) - Feature Film Production Mary Silverman (Eye on the Desert) and Shellie Karabell (Desert Cities Business Report) - Local TV, Lynne Hawks (Circle Take Media) - Commercials. UCR Palm Desert Campus Theater (Corner of Frank Sinatra & Cook St.) 1:00pm - Networking, 2:00pm - 5:00pm - Seminar with Q&A ~PSWIFT Members $10 / Non Members $15 / Students with ID $5 ~RSVP: Office@pswift.org or call 760-238-0306. Please be prepared to pay cash at the door.

SGI-USA LGBT Buddhist Meeting Saturday, April 18th, 2-3:30 pm Buddhism upholds equality and expounds supreme humanism. All human beings have equal rights. Their is no difference whatsoever in their inherent dignity. So, no matter what you may face, please live with pride, confidence and courage. Please join us at this insightful meeting to dialouge on how Buddhism can be applied to your everyday life. 1159 Iowa Ave., Suite A-C~ Riverside, 92507 and check out www.sgi- usa.org for more info.

A Dinner Dance to Benefit the Golden Rainbow Senior Center Saturday, April 18, 2009, 5:30 pm to 11:00 pm Silent Auction & Cocktails - 5:30 pm, Dinner & Entertainment - 7:00 pm. Featured Entertainers~ Bella da Ball, Mara Getz, Dana Adkins, Madison Orange and Laurie Deane. After dinner dancing to the spins of DJ Jim! Spotlight by Kevin Baar of Drag Dazzle Entertainment $60 per Person~ Hotel Zoso Ballroom, 150 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Reservation deadline is April 15, 2009. To make reservations or for more information call 760- 416-7790 or www.goldenrainbowseniorcenter.org .

Opera In The Park Sunday, April 19th, 12-5pm Opera in the Park 2008 was an incredible success; with more than 4000 people in attendance. The music was divine, the weather perfect. Opera in the Park always brings out the best in everyone. Children romped and played at the funzone, had their faces painted and played goal soccer; all while hearing the beautiful strains of Operatic arias. Over 15 philanthropic and cultural organizations distributed information about their organizations, while many vendors exhibited their beautiful creations. 300 S. Sunrise Way ( Sunrise and Baristo) , Palm Springs, CA. To become a sponsor, to exhibit at the event or for volunteer information call the Palm Springs Opera Guild at (760) 325-6107 or www.palmspringsoperaguild.org

Singles "Speed Dating" Mingle Friday, April 24th, 7-9pm This LSpot sponsored event is going to be a fun and enjoyable evening filled with laughter and surprises. Imagine being in a room of single women whose only mission is to meet & date other single women. Save the date! Friday, April 24th, 7-9pm, Only $10 at the door. California Pizza Kitchen 123 N Palm Canyon Dr., Ste 117 Palm Springs, CA 92262. Free Appetizers and Drinks at Happy Hours Prices. Come Meet, Greet and have some FUN!

Hunters - "Pink" Ladies Night Saturday, April 25th from 7-10pm ((Pink is held at Hunters Palm Springs on the last Saturday of every month. No cover charge.) Come and join the fun. The crowd is growing every month at Hunters monthly women's night; dance, mingle, play beer-pong and chat - plus pool tourney, darts, dance music and a fun crowd! Hunters is located at 302 E. Arenas Rd. at the corner of Arenas and Calle Encilia in Palm Springs. Phone: 760-323-0700.

Rainbow Women Breakfast Potluck Brunch~ Sunday, April 26th, 11 am to 2 pm Cordially invite you to attend a brunch potluck. Bring you favorite brunch dish and beverage. RSVP Rainbowdeann@aol.com or 772-8717 include dish, name and phone number Del Webb Sun City DeAnn Young 35847 Inverness Ave., Palm Desert, Ca 92211 , 760-772-8717

Mark Your Calendar! Golden Rainbow Women's Dance Event! Saturday, May 2nd, 7-10pm LSpot Mixer, Wednesday, May 20th, 6- 8pm, Location TBD

NFL Sundays and Monday Night Football at Hunters Game Zone. Watch the game on multiple screens, enjoy munchies and drink specials. Are you ready for some football? Hunters is located at 302 E Arenas Road in Palm Springs.

Desert Pride Center Women's Chat Group is back in action every other Monday evening at 6-9 pm. Discuss life, love, sex, dating, family, career. Lead by an experienced facilitator. Call 760-327-2313 for information. 611 S Palm Canyon Drive, Ste. 201, Palm Springs www.desertpridecenter.org

Golden Rainbow Senior Center (New address- 700 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way) hosts Texas Hold-em on Wednesdays from 11-1 pm, and women's bridge: beginners on Thursdays from 9am-noon, intermediate on Mondays from 9:30-noon. Suggested donation $2.00 members / $5.00 non-members. To RSVP and get directions and to find out more about women's programs at The GRSC, call Jeanne at (760) 770-5524.

Open Gatherings - meeting held on the third Sunday each month. Are you interested in delving into the deeper meaning of life without the structure and dogma of religion or politics limiting the view? Then Open Gatherings are right up your alley. Open gatherings are a non-religious, non- political gathering of people to discuss and explore what it means to be human beings in these complex times. The groups are growing every month. Come, and bring a friend along - everyone is welcome. Meetings are facilitated by Dr. Tari Lennon, and are held on the third Sunday each month at the Holiday Inn in Palm Springs. Attendance is free, but donations are accepted and are tax-deductable. For more information, call 760-322-5025.

OLOC - Old Lesbians Organizing for Change - Group for women 60+ Our local chapter of this nationwide group is growing. They have monthly meetings at the Golden Rainbow Senior Center. The next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, April19th, 5-7pm. For information call Ruth at (760) 318- 6794. The Center has moved and is located at 700 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way.

Desert Business Association (DBA) Mixers. Our local GLBT business group hosts monthly mixers for members and non-members to come, socialize and network. The group has a lot of men as members, and they want the women's community to come and join in! For more info go to www.dbaps.org