by Tatum Mahoney | Jul 5, 2026 | Club Events
Every month, the Palm Desert Rotary hosts a lively social event known as Thirsty Thursday. It’s a cherished tradition where club members gather outside of their regular meetings to enjoy each other’s company. Laughter and camaraderie fill the air as they...
by Mark Stanley | Jul 5, 2026 | Club News
The Rotary Club of Palm Desert supports many youth activities across the whole Coachella Valley. The club raises money from events such as the Pancake Breakfast to further these programs. Every year, the club sends students to special Rotary-themed camps such as...
by Tatum Mahoney | Jul 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
In April, we join forces with Habitat for Humanity for Rotarians at Work Day. Last Year, together with the College of the Desert Rotaract Club, we transformed a home in Sky Valley. Rotarians painted walls, scraped off ceiling popcorn, and tackled lawn maintenance. The...
by Tatum Mahoney | Jul 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
In April, during Autism Awareness month, we once again partnered with The River shopping area in Rancho Mirage to raise funds for the Fenixia Foundation. This organization, founded by one of our club members, supports teens and adults with Autism and other...
by Tatum Mahoney | Jul 26, 2025 | Club Events, Uncategorized
For the past three years, the Rotary Club of Palm Desert has taken charge of the participant and volunteer check-in booths at the “Tour de Palm Springs” a major Coachella Valley cycling event. This popular event attracts cyclists from our Valley, across the state, the...
by Tatum Mahoney | Jul 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
At Mexicali TECH UNIVERSITY, we funded the installation of a complete potable water system for the campus. This project included a water purification plant and dispensing points for refillable water bottles. Additionally, we funded and donated 4,000 refillable water...
by Tatum Mahoney | Jul 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
We have continued our collaboration with the Rotary clubs in Mexicali, Mexico, and it is flourishing. This year, we once again painted walls and collected donations of kitchen items, playground equipment, blankets, and toys for the CAM Eduardo Huet school for the...
by Tatum Mahoney | Jul 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Palm Desert Rotary Club has awarded college scholarships to bright students from Palm Desert High School and Xavier High School. Additionally, several continuing students already attending 4-year universities have received support. Their dreams are now within reach,...
by Tatum Mahoney | Jul 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
In March, the Palm Desert Rotary Club organizes Mock Student interviews at Palm Desert High School. Every week, dedicated Rotarians spend 45 minutes with students, honing their interviewing skills. The sessions are filled with insightful tips and practical advice,...
by Tatum Mahoney | Jul 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Every October, the Palm Desert Club hosts a Pancake Breakfast during the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce Golf Cart Parade. Students from the Interact club and local middle school eagerly join in, mixing batter, cracking eggs, and warmly greeting guests. This past year...
