September marks the end of summer and the beginning of the new 'season' here in the Coachella Valley. We have been busy all summer planning events and continuing our ongoing nutritional support program. 

 

We’ve recently added two exciting new events to our schedule. First, the creators of Celebrity Doodles will present “American Idol® Top Ten Finalist Ada Vox and Guests” on Saturday November 3 as part of Palm Springs Pride weekend. This is a benefit for AAP – Food Samaritans and is a chance for you to see American Idol finalists Ada Vox, David Hernandez, and Effie Passero in person. For more information, see the article later in this newsletter. The second event is a special performance by Bianca Del Rio, RuPaul's Drag Race Season 6 winner and iconic comedy queen. She will conclude her 3rd solo world tour, "Blame it On Bianca," with a final stop here in Palm Springs. Don't miss your final chance to see Bianca, self-proclaimed "expert on nothing with an opinion on everything!" A portion of the proceeds from both events will benefit AAP - Food Samaritans. (More info below.)

 

Please mark your calendar and save the date to attend our annual Jeannette Rockefeller Angel Program Kickoff Celebration. Invitations will be mailed soon, but here's what you need to know: It will take place on Sunday, October 7 and will be held at a private Palm Springs residence (address will be provided upon RSVP). This important event is the official launch to our 2018-19 season. The highlight of the event will be the unveiling of the fabulous entertainment for the 2019 Evening Under the Stars. We will also have a seating chart on-hand so that those Angels who renew may select their seats from those available before anyone else. The event provides the opportunity to renew your Angel status and to bring friends who may wish to know more about us. To confirm your Angel status for the coming season, with all of the related benefits, please consider renewing today. Call our office at 760-325-8481 to RSVP or click here for additional information on the Angel program.

 

I'm always happy when I have an opportunity to thank those that support our cause, and this month I have much to be thankful for. First, a heart-felt thanks to Steve Tobin and the Grace Helen Spearman Charitable Foundation for their recent grant of $10,000. We're also fortunate to be the beneficiary of another special dinner promotion at TRIO Restaurant in conjunction with KNWZ radio celebrity Bill Feingold: If you order Bill’s Chicken Piccata at TRIO, they will donate $3 from each purchase to AAP - Food Samaritans. Bill’s Chicken Piccata is delicious: lightly pounded chicken breast over angel hair pasta with a lemon caper butter sauce, and just $24! Stop by TRIO soon to order this tasty dish and support AAP. Lastly, a special thank you to to Johannes Restaurant for supplying gift certificates which are distributed to several clients each month on a rotating lotto basis. I've said it before... it takes a village!

 

As always, thank you for all you do to support AAP – Food Samaritans. 

 

Sincerely,