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Kiwanis Club baseball clinic teaches lessons beyond the field
Summary
On March 7 the Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs held its 12th annual “Tony Lopes” Youth Baseball Clinic, where former Los Angeles Dodgers players and local volunteers coached youth in baseball fundamentals and life skills.
Content
The Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs held its 12th annual "Tony Lopes" Youth Baseball Clinic on March 7, bringing together young athletes, coaches, volunteers and community leaders in the Coachella Valley. The clinic combined hands-on instruction in baseball fundamentals with lessons about teamwork, discipline and perseverance. Former Los Angeles Dodgers players Rudy Law and Derrel Thomas joined local coaches and the Rancho Mirage High School baseball team to mentor participants. The event is part of the club’s longer history of youth programs and community service.
Key details:
- The clinic was the 12th annual Tony Lopes Youth Baseball Clinic and took place March 7 in the Coachella Valley.
- Rudy Law and Derrel Thomas attended and worked alongside local coaches, volunteers and the Rancho Mirage High School baseball team.
- Instruction emphasized fundamentals, teamwork and character traits such as discipline, accountability and respect.
- Sponsors named for the event included the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Cindy Pieper-State Farm Insurance Agent, Jessup Motors, Contour Dermatology and Walter Clark Legal Group.
- The Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs uses sponsor support to help fund its scholarship program, which awards $10,000 annually, and the club is marking its 75th anniversary in 2026.
- The article notes Sandra Gramajo serves as community outreach coordinator at Mama's House Ministries and on the Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs board.
Summary:
The clinic reinforced the Kiwanis Club’s ongoing focus on youth mentorship and community engagement, while sponsor support continues to underwrite scholarships for local students. The club, founded in 1951, is marking its 75th anniversary in 2026 and has announced plans to award mini-grants to youth-focused organizations.
