It was a glorious day on Nov. 18 as Desert Arc celebrated its 65th anniversary with an Italian Festival & Car Show hosted by Southwest Church in Indian Wells. Mario Del Guidice, owner of Mario’s Italian Cafés, who has championed Desert Arc’s mission for more than 40 years, generously underwrote the food for the event, with 100% of proceeds donated to Desert Arc.

“I do whatever I can always to help Desert Arc because the programs and services they provide for people with disabilities is awe inspiring,” Del Guidice said. There was something for everyone in attendance, including an elegant car show presented by the Palm Springs Corvette Club, the Scorpions Car Club and the Palm Springs Cruisin’ Association. Festivities kicked off with Xavier College Preparatory High School’s dance team performing three precision dance routines.