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The Giving Tree Holiday Donations At Koffi

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:27:45 +0000

As a company we have taken on one of the local charities known as “The Giving Tree” outside in the courtyard at Koffi. Items that children are requesting for the holidays are available to be taken, purchased, and returned to our office as a drop of location. Many of the requests are small and simple, from Crayons and Coloring Books to Barbies and Trucks.

Please invite people to be a part of the giving season and pick up a request to help make someones Christmas a little more special.

Koffi and The Capitis Group of Luxury Home Services is located in the Palm Springs Corridor. You can read more about the Corridor here on their web site or use the map below:

515 North Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 641-9545

The Living Desert – Zoo in Palm Desert

admin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:13:11 +0000

The Living Desert is one of Palm Springs greatest treasures. Admission is affordable, and the park frequently changes their featured exhibits. Learn about all animals living in desert areas across the world that are threatened with extinction. See animals from North America and Africa.

Experience an authentic African Village. See their G-Scale Model Train Exhibit which is featured in their holiday event. Take the kids to Gecko Gulch, and interactive play area of kids of every age that encourages them to make their own fun! Many other great exhibits are always featured at The Living Desert.

The Living Desert offers a number of education programs for the area for kids including student tours and a classroom outreach program. They also offer many rental facilities for events of all types including catering for corporate events, wedding and other special events.

Location:

47900 Portola Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92260-6156
(760) 346-5694

Upcoming Holiday Events for December 2009 in Palm Springs CA

admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:31:27 +0000

Upcoming Holiday Events brought to you by Realty Rentals Palm Springs: If you’re coming to town for the holidays, here are some great holiday ideas for things to do while you’re here in the desert.

Please read our blog post about the Giving Tree located at Koffi in Palm Springs.

VISIT SANTA AT THE WESTFIELD MALL IN PALM DESERT

If you’re in town for the holidays, and want to take your children to see Santa while you’re here, try the Westfield Mall. Santa makes time every year to get down to the Westfield Mall in Palm Desert. He’s available for photos when you visit him, so get a holiday photo of the kids with Ole’ St. Nick!. Visit him starting at 11am until December 24th.

Friday, December 18th: Wildlights Holiday Festival at The Living Desert:

Celebrate the holiday season at the Living Desert’s Wildlights Festival. The park lights up with 350,000 holiday lights and there are even special visits from Santa (while he’s not at the Westfield Mall!). The park goes all out with live music, wood burning fireplaces, and tasty holiday treat. Admission is only $7.75 for adults and $5.50 for kids. The Living Desert is located in Palm Desert and you can find a map and contact information here on our blog!

CHOIR CONCERTS AT THE PALM SPRINGS TRAM:

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is performances from Choirs from all over the Coachella Valley and Inland Empire (Riverside County). Different choirs perform each night from December 11th to December 19th at 5pm and 6pm at the Mountain Station. If you’re looking for somewhere different to go for Christmas Dinner, both restaurants are open for dinner from 11am to 7:30 pm. Check our blog entry on them for location and contact information here.

CELEBRATE WINTER SOLSTICE AT URBAN YOGA:

Winter Solstice is Saturday, December 19th and is being celebrate at Urban Yoga from 6:30 to 8:30. Winter Solstice is a time to acknowledge the longest night of the year. The celebration will include prayer, meditation, drumming and more. Food is served potluck style, so bring a dish and celebrate! Get more information on Urban Yoga’s web site here.

DECEMBER 18TH – 20TH: ANDY WILLIAMS CHRISTMAS SHOW:

Join Andy Williams as he sings holiday classics and timelss favorites for a holiday concert at the McCallum Theatre. Shows are at 8pm this Friday and Saturday night. Ticket are $55 to $125, for more information visit:

http://www.mccallumtheatre.com/

DECEMBER 18, 2009: FREE MOONLIGHT HOLIDAY MOVIE AT OLD TOWN LA QUINTA:

Free Moonlight Movie! “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” will be playing at Old Town La Quinta on Main Street. Enjoy a free holiday classic movie under the Palm Springs stars. Have dinner at any of the restaurants in Old Town, La Quinta, bring a blanket and the family and watch a great holiday classic. For more information call: Leslie Locken 760-777-1770

DECEMBER 19TH: CHRISTMAS PARTY AT THE ELVIS HONEYMOON HIDEWAY, PALM SPRINGS

Enjoy a holiday gathering at the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway Saturday Living Room “Rock-a-Holly” Christmas Party. Celebrate the holidays with Elvis music, James King, hors’douvres, and a raffle. Admision is $20 with an unwrapped gift or $30 without.

Location:

1350 Ladera Circle, Palm Springs, CA

Barry Manilow Holiday Concert Series / Benefit

admin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:31:42 +0000

For those of you who will be visting (or staying in) Palm Springs for the holidays, there’s a treat in store for you at the McCallum Theatre. Bary Manilow is going to be performing a five night concert series that will benefit 25 local charities. Barry says that the series is “a very personal and special event to me”. Premium ticket holders are invited to attend a special reception with Mr. Manilow.

Barry is returning December 30 from a record-setting five year engagement at the Las Vegas Hilton. Barry attended our company’s Grand Opening Party and holds a special place in all our hearts here in Palm Springs, CA.

To get tickets for the show, visit the McCallum Theatre.

Palm Springs Art & Food Festival

admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:20:26 +0000

If you’re staying in one of our Palm Springs vacation rentals or coming to town the second week of November, here’s something that may appeal to you if you love good food and great art!

The Palm Springs Art & Food Festival is being held at the Hotel Zoso in beautiful downtown Palm Springs. The event features restaurants from the Palm Springs area and over 35 artists featuring their work. Also, several of the local high school art classes are featuring their artwork, so you’ll get to see some up and coming talent!

When: November 13-15, 12pm to 7pm
WHere: 150 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs CA

Capitis Group’s Team Raises Money in Aids Walk 2009

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:49:30 +0000

The Capitis Group of Luxury Home Services walked as a team in the Palm Springs Aids Walk 2009. All of the team worked hard to support their local community in a time when it’s needed the most.

Well a great time was had by all as it seemed for a serious cause in the continuous fight against HIV and AIDS. We all have lost so many wonderful friends and family members over the years. It is staggering for me in particular as to the devastation this virus has caused in my life, and continues to for so many others. This virus was a definite life changer for me personally from a early age of 18 years old, seeing my best of friends quickly get sick and pass away from something so unknown at the time. I stopped counting, but will never stop remembering those wonderful people that had helped to mold me into who I am today.

During the short 2 mile walk my mind remembered back onto many of my friends current and past that had the “luck of the draw” in getting this virus. However we all walked with smiles on our faces and soldiered on thankful that we are helping to get the word out there, and help raise more money and awareness that is needed to continue to find a cure.

The crowds were larger than I was expecting, which was nice to see based on the condition of our current economy. From the Soccer Moms to the Drag Queens we all had come together today with one voice. A big thank you to all of our team at the Capitis Group, and to all who had donated as well as the many others who turned out to walk and support the effort.

Kevin Blessing
President
The Capitis Group

Capitis Group is Walking in Aids Walk 2009

admin — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:53:16 +0000

The Capitis Team is walking to help save lives in AidsWalk 2009! AidsWalk happens on Saturday, October 31st at 7:30am in Ruth Hardy Park. If you’d like to donate for us and support the cause, visit the link below.

http://www.firstgiving.com/capitis

Saturday, October 31, 2009

* 7:30 AM Registration
* 8:00 AM Presentations
* 9:30 AM Walk Steps Off

Aids Walk is an annual charity event sponsored by the Desert Aids Project. The event is on Halloween in the morning, so costumes are encouraged!

The event is set to begin at Ruth Hardy Park in Palm Springs at 9:30 am. There is plenty of free parking available for walkers and supporters. The walk goes through the famous Movie Colony district, where many of our vacation homes are located! This year walkers will stroll the same streets as Bing Crosby, Dinah Shore, Cary Grant and Grace Kelly, to name a few.

Dia De Los Muertos – Palm Springs Art Museum

admin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:10:50 +0000

Halloween is on it’s way, and the Palm Springs Art Museum is having a Dia De Los Muertos Celebration, also known as Day of The Dead, a holiday celebrated by many Latin Cultures.

Join the folks at the Palm Springs Art Museum for a free afternoon of festivities, celebration and art.

A Day of the Dead Procession begins at 11am at the corner of Palm Canyon Drive and Tahquitz Canyon Way. The procession includes a performance by Dazante del Sol, a troop of authentic Aztec dancers.

Activities from 11am to 330pm include Flores de paper (Paper Flowers), Mascaras (Masks), Papel Picado (Cut Paper Designs), and Corcholatas como arte (Bottle Cap Jewelry).

Throughout the day you’ll enjoy listening to Mariachi Azteca de Oro Jose Valdez, Teatro Negro con Titeres, the Ballet FOlklorico Sol des Desierto, DJ Pepe and XKlusive Mobile Music.

This is a day of remembrance and celebration of loved ones who have passed on. The families remember stories of their loved ones through vivid imagery, traditions and telling stories, recognizing that death is a part of life.

For more information visit Palm Springs Art Museum online.

101 Museum Drive

Palm Springs, CA 92262

760.322.4884 or 760.322.4800

Living Desert Benefit at Pacifica Restaurant

admin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:07:03 +0000

Pacifica Restaurant is hosting an event that benefits our local zoo, The Living Desert.

Enjoy breathtaking twilight mountain vistas, enjoy a mouthwatering assortment of hors d’oeuvres and be sure to try the drink created just for the Living Desert Event, the ZOOTINI!

Date: October 28, 2009 from 4pm to 6pm.
Tickets: $50 per person and includes an annual membership to the Zoo.
If you’re interested in tickets, please contact Franchesca Forrer at 760-346-5694 ext. 2161 or email fforrer@livingdesert.org here.

Pacifica Restaurant at

The Gardens on El Paseo

73505 El Paseo

Palm Desert, CA

Tulip Hill Wine Tasting at The River

admin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:46:31 +0000

If you love wine, and you’re in town staying at one of our vacation rentals, then you’ve got to try The Tulip Hill Winery Tasting Room in Rancho Mirage, CA. It’s just a 20 minute car ride from downtown Palm Springs. They offer daily wine tastings, gourmet foods, specialty gifts and accessories. If you’re looking for a gift for a fellow wine enthusiast, this is a great place to shop for that perfect gift.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17th features a highly promoted Tasting Party from 1pm to 5pm. Admission is only $5 per person!

For more information visit the Tulip Hill Winery web site.

Tulip Hill Winery Tasting Room at the River
71800 Hwy 111
Suite A125
Rancho Mirage, CA

Oct 17, 2009
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Wine Education Class At La Quinta Resort

admin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:35:00 +0000

Interested in learning more about wines? If you’re not really sure what wine to choose when you’re eating out, spend an hour with the experts from WinewomenPSP at the La Quinta Resort. You’ll be amazed how much you can learn at this non-tasting class can teach your palatte and help you find just the right wine the next time you’re confronted with that intimidating wine list.

The next time you’re in Palm Springs, take an hour of your time and learn how to find the right wines that will fit your budget, taste buds, dining and entertainment needs.

WHEN:

Oct 15, 2009
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Registration is $10 / glass or $69 Registration.

The La Quinta Resort Capra A
49499 Eisenhower Drive
La Quinta, CA
Telephone: 760-779-9000

First Annual Palm Desert Restaurant Week

admin — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:53:45 +0000

If you’re going to be staying at one of our vacation rentals towards the end of October, and you love great food, don’t miss Palm Desert’s First Annual Restaurant Week. The event starts on Monday, October 27th, 2009 and goes through Sunday, November 2, 2009.

For the entire week, all participating restaurants will offer a 3 course prix fixe for no more than about $40 per person. Every restaurant involved will offer its own unique menu to attract new customers and entice existing regulars.

Restaurants include Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Tommy Bahamas, Le St. Germain, Pacifia Seafood, Fusion 111, Wolfgang’s Bistro and a WIDE variety of others. You can get many more details if you visit Palm Desert Restaurant Week here.

El Paseo Art Walk

admin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:46:05 +0000

If you’re staying in one of our vacation homes during the season and you’re an art lover, consider driving 20 minutes to El Paseo on Palm Desert for their Art Walk.

El Paseo Art Walk in Palm Desert happens every October through May on the first Thursday of the month from 5pm to 9pm.

Galleries on El Paseo host artists receptions and feature new exhibits Collections include Western, American Pop, European Masters, Early California and many contemporary artists. It’s a great place to pick up some art for your home or collection.

For more information on shops, galleries and dining on El Paseo, visit their web site.

Highway 62 Art Tours

admin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:14:22 +0000

HWY 62 Art Tours: Open Studio Art Tours is 2 weekend long event honoring all of the visual arts. The Tours showcase artists, performers and musicians.

The Tours allow visitors to visit working art studios, purchase affordable original pieces directly from the artists and plan what studios and artists they want to visit, as well as galleries or museums they want to see.

Also included are choices of entertainment venues, special events and theatre shows happening each night of the event.

The tours take place October 24-25 and October 31 – November 1, 2009

For more information visit HWY62ArtTours.com or call 760-366-2226 or email info@mbcac.org.