The LSpot Palm Springs is going to La Quinta! Join us as we venture into new territory Wednesday, May 20th from 6-8pm at the Lavender Bistro . This beautiful mix of women, 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 ($5.00 for all residents from Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs & Cathedral City w/ID to defray the cost of gas) at the door with a portion of the proceeds going to Angel View Crippled Children's Foundation. The Angel View Crippled Children's Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for- profit organization serving physically and developmentally challenged children and young adults with 24-hour nursing and rehabilitative care in residential settings. Lavender Bistro is located at 78-073 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta, 92253 (between Avenida Bermudas and Desert Club Drive). (760) 564-5353. Near Old Town La Quinta.

Plus! this special evening will be filled with a ton of special surprises including a raffle for an incredible gift basket which includes 4 tickets to the Palm Springs Museum, 2 passes to the Living Desert, VIP Auto Detailing, Lunch for 2 at Las Cusuelas, plus much more ( Value $250) . Raffle tickets are $2 per ticket or 6 tickets for $10. A percentage of the proceeds from this raffle will go to F.I.N.D. Food Bank in Cathedral City.

Our April mixer was incredible!! MIRO'S was comfortably packed with 90 women! A special Thank you to Miro's Restaurant for hosting and to everyone who came and made it another outrageous LSpot evening!

Golden Rainbow Senior Center Women's Dance Saturday, May 2nd, 7-10pm Our first monthly Dance is on May 2nd from 7 PM-10 PM. $10.00 in advance or $12 after April 25 at the door. Call 416- 7790 to register. Charge includes 1 beverage and music will be provided by The Hip Tones ~Lesbian Movie Club to start May 15th at 2 PM. Call center for more information 760-416- 7790.

UCLA LGBT Campus Resource Center Soiree Saturday, May 2, 2009, 1 - 4 PM You are invited to the home of UCLA alumna Roberta Conroy in Palm Springs, CA to attend a fabulous event with music, refreshments and wonderful food provided by Food Fetish Catering. Meet current UCLA students and hear their stories, connect with UCLA Alumni, and celebrate the work of the LGBT Campus Resource Center with new friends! 538 West Stevens Palm Springs, CA 92262 RSVP Required $50 per person. To RSVP email erokosch@saonet.ucla.edu or call (310) 206-3628.

9th Annual ARF Academy Awards Sunday, May 3rd, 2-5pm Be a part of the Best Pet Show in town! Fashioned after the famed movie awards, the show will feature local pet lovers and their dogs competing for fun and a prestigious "Osker" Award in 9 different categories, including: Owner & Pet look-alike, Celebrity look-alike, Best Dressed, Best Trick, Best Dancer, Best Singing Voice, Most Unusual Costume, and Best Pet Couple. Cat lovers can submit photos of their beloved animals in the Feline Photo Contest will be announced at the event. Judges include local celebrities from Radio, TV and Print Media. To register by phone, call Animal Samaritans at 760-343-0837. Tickets are just $55 for the buffet luncheon, silent auction, and the ARF Academy Awards show presentation. There is NO EXTRA CHARGE to enter your pet!

Mothers' And Others Mother's Day Gospel Brunch Sunday, May 10th, 11:30 & 1:30pm. Come and enjoy a delicious Mother's Day menu created by DINKS award winning chefs.Performing live to uplift your spirit with with energetic music is R & B stylist , Gino. Along with local gospel choir, this Mother's Day event will is replenish your soul and is guaranteed to get you on your feet! There are 2 seatings, one at 11:30 and again at 1:30pm. Advance reservations strongly recommended 760-327-7676. Special Prix Fixe Menu/Show $36 DINKS Restaurant & Ultra Lounge, 2080 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 92262~ www.dinksrestaurant.com

Confession Nightclub and Lounge Grand Opening Party, Saturday, May 16th, 9pm-4am. Confession, a club for All Lifestyles will be celebrating their grand opening. Happy Hour Prices All day and All night. Don't miss this cool event! 611 S. Palm Canyon Dr. 760-416-0950 or www.clubconfessionps.com

26th Annual Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride Celebration ~May 16 & 17, 2009, 11 am -10 pm ~Over the past several years, the Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride Celebration has become one of the premiere Pride events nationwide now attracting over 80,000 participants over two days. This year is expected to be bigger than ever. Entrance to the festival is $20. (Each Day) Children under age 12 are free but must be accompanied by an adult. For more information check out www.longbeachpride.com or 562-987-9191.

Palm Springs Lesbian Moms 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, May 16th from 10-12 noon. To RSVP for meeting or for more info: www.meetup.com/The-Palm-Springs-Lesbian-Moms- Meetup-Group

ANNUAL GAY ASSOCIATED YOUTH BRUNCH Sunday, May 17th, 11am~The valley's most popular annual brunch benefiting Gay Associated Youth (G.A.Y.) will take place at Le Vallauris in Palm Springs. This beloved yearly event features a champagne brunch, a live auction, and entertainment amongst a garden atmosphere. All proceeds from the $200 ticket price go directly to G.A.Y. the organization in our valley that provides a safe place and support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) youth and their allies through the provision of guidance, advocacy and resources. Brunch tickets can be purchased by calling G.A.Y. Executive Director Greg Wetmore at 760.568.3332

MAY PSWIFT MIXER Monday, May 18th, 5:00pm - 8:00pm ~You won't want to miss the last PSWIFT Mixer of the season: A great opportunity to check out this terrific restaurant and to network before many of us depart for the summer and find out who'll still be around. Members: If you bring a non-member who joins this evening, there is NO COST to attend the mixer for either of you. Non-Members: If you join PSWIFT this evening, there is NO COST to attend the mixer. RSVP REQUIRED: 760-238-0306 or office@pswift.org Members $5 / Non-Members $10 (hors d'eouvres & no-host bar). Jackalope Restaurant, 80400 Hwy 111 (Between Shields & Jefferson), Indio, CA

Upright Cabaret at the Ace Hotel & Swim Club Friday and Saturday, May 22nd & 23rd, 2009, 7pm The "hottest ticket in town" returns with star-studded poolside concerts. 2nd season of star- studded concert events at the new Ace Hotel & Swim Club. Producers/hosts Chris Isaacson and Shane Scheel have re-teamed with Jonathan Heath at the Ace Hotel and Swim Club to create a one-of-a-kind dining and entertainment experience. From relaxing by the pool to lounging at the bar or dining at the "King's Highway" restaurant, guests can enjoy the show this poolside show in a variety of ways. Under the direction of Upright's new Artistic Director, Billy Porter (Broadway: Grease, Dreamgirls, Little Shop of Horrors) the "new generation cabaret" will feature an eclectic mix of artists from stage, record and screen. These two evenings of cuisine, style and sing will benefit the Trevor Project. Tickets: $25 in advance online or $30 at door on day of show (if available) Ace Hotel & Swim Club, 701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264 Doors open at 5 PM / SHOWTIME 7 PM Proceeds from the event will benefit the Trevor Project. For more information www.thetrevorproject.org.

Hunters - "Pink" Ladies Night Saturday, May 30th 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. To see photos from Pink - click here www.huntersnightclubs.com/pink.html

GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN! Wednesday, June 3, 6-9pm It's time for a girl's night out and we definitely want you to be a part of it! Join Women Leaders Forum, The Girlfriend Factor, and Palm Springs Women in Film & Television for their very first joint event! This swingin' soiree will include food stations and a no-host bar; raffle, plus a boutique for your shopping pleasure. Renowned dance instructor Christy Lane will liven up the party with popular music and a dance show and class. Lane is a professional choreographer, educator and producer who travels throughout the United States teaching and choreographing for stage, video, conventions, and specialized groups. miramonte resort & spa, 45000 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells RSVP Required: Call 760-238-0306 or email office@pswift.org

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, May 17th, 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