San Diego Gay & Lesbian News Assistant Editor is immersing herself among thousands of women in Palm Springs this weekend at The Dinah. Check in daily to read the happenings. You might start a drinking game to coincide with all her name dropping.

PALM SPRINGS -- It is Friday in this beautiful desert oasis and already it seems like there isn't enough time in one day to take everything in.

PALM SPRINGS -- As the countdown to the end of March continues, more and more activities are being added for this year's Club Skirts Presents The Dinah, the largest lesbian event in the world, happening right in San Diego's favorite backyard, Palm Springs.

The latest exciting event to be added is an hour long "up close and personal" question and answer session with Meredith Baxter, hosted by veteran lesbian comedian, Suzanne Westenhoefer.

If you are a fan of the nightclub/bar scene, it is likely you have noticed that the Pride celebrations are underway, but the big kahuna, the 2011 San Diego LGBT Pride Festival, takes place this weekend, July 15 through July 17.

This marks the 37th annual celebration held on San Diego streets, and the parade itself draws over 150,000 spectators, making it the fifth-largest nationwide.

Editor's note: The following message from the Give A Damn Campaign's founder Cyndi Lauper was posted to the organization's blog.

Dear Friends,

I can’t believe it, today the Give a Damn Campaign turns ONE! The success we have achieved in such a short period of time has surpassed our highest expectations and that is because of YOU! Yes, You!