She's in the Top 3! On the May 12 show, Abi Carter was voted one of the Top 3 contestants on "American Idol." Carter will next appear on the "American Idol" finale on Sunday, May 19, on the ABC network.
As a College Corps fellow, PDC student Juliana Garcia volunteers at Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Desert while earning a financial benefit to help pay for her college education.
The group attended the New York Restaurant Show and had the opportunity to network with industry professionals and peers.
The free event on March 16 is designed to empower families with essential tools and information to enhance their financial well-being and will feature assistance with financial aid applications, special guests, activities for kids, opportunity drawings and a live broadcast by La Poderosa 96.7 FM.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the project, see updates, ask questions and provide feedback.
The program provides free healthcare services to homeless, unsheltered and vulnerable people in the Coachella Valley, as well as engages CSUSB Palm Desert Campus nursing students at all degree levels in clinical healthcare activities.
Palm Desert High School took first place at the event, which was facilitated and coordinated by Michael Karp, assistant professor of history at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus.
The gala, called “Spirit of Polynesia,” will feature classic Tiki cocktails and mocktails, as well as native dishes influenced by Southeast Asia, Europe and South America. It will also showcase program developments, introduce students in the program and recognize sponsors and donors.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is a program designed for adults 50 and older who want to experience learning for the fun of it.