If you missed SCOOP Palm Springs or simply want to relive a sweet afternoon of community spirit, this photo gallery and event recap from The Hollywood Times is worth a look. Despite a little rain, the festival brought together local ice cream vendors, families, visitors, and supporters of the LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert’s Community Food Bank for an afternoon focused on giving back. Valerie Milano’s coverage captures the flavors, faces, and festive atmosphere that made the event special while highlighting the important mission behind every scoop. Join the Oasis Insiders to get our twice-weekly newsletter with our Top Things to Do!

The Coachella Valley Journalism Foundation (CVJF) will celebrate four distinguished leaders in local media when it inducts the 2027 class of honorees into the Coachella Valley Media Hall of Fame on Monday, January 25, 2027, at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa. The luncheon, running from 11:30 am–1:30 pm, will highlight careers defined by service, storytelling, and deep commitment to the communities of the Coachella Valley. This year’s ceremony will feature keynote remarks from legendary investigative journalist Carl Bernstein, whose Watergate reporting with Bob Woodward reshaped American journalism and earned The Washington Post the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service.

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Palm Springs · Coachella Valley will mark a major milestone on Saturday, November 7, when supporters, advocates, and community leaders gather at the iconic Dinah Shore Estate for the 25th HRC Palm Springs Garden Party, Silver Palm Edition. Under the theme “Celebrating 25 Years of Community. Stronger Together.” the afternoon fundraiser honors the people, partnerships, and local leadership that have shaped this beloved Coachella Valley tradition while raising essential funds for HRC’s national work for LGBTQ+ equality. This year’s celebration recognizes two distinguished honorees whose careers have significantly advanced visibility, representation, and community impact.

The HRC Palm Springs & Coachella Valley Garden Party marks its 25th year with a dazzling Silver Palm Edition, celebrating community, advocacy, and LGBTQ+ leadership in one of the region’s most anticipated annual gatherings. This milestone event brings together supporters, changemakers, and allies for an afternoon of inspiration, connection, and celebration in true Palm Springs style. Join the Oasis Insiders to get our twice-weekly newsletter with our Top Things to Do!