La Quinta Cove

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A few hearty hikers joined Michelle Hedgecock for a family nature tour. 

Holliday schedule at the Museum:
Closed Noon on Christmas Eve (December 24) through Friday (December 26) Open December 27-28
Closed Noon on New Years Eve (December 31) through Friday (January 2). Open January 3-4.

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Finding no snow in the Cove, Santa left his reindeer at the fire station and rode with the firemen through the streets on Saturday (December 20). 

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The last days of “The Last Stand” photo exhibit are upon us, ending on January 4.  Remember, Seniors, Thursday (December 18) is a day for you to see this exhibit at no charge!

Beginning January 4 is a brand new teapot exhibit, co sponsored by the Museum and La Quinta Arts Foundation.  Here’s Eddie Gilwreath to tell you about it:

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The Golden Tones Choir will entertain the lucky diners on Thursday (December 18).  The Holiday Luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. and the price is right:  $1.  Hurry on over….

Is anyone keeping track of the Cove’s actual rainfall?

Little rain in the storm channel.  Any exciting photos of snow or rain damage?

The City Council just approved the size, color, and configuration of new streets signs for the Cove.  These will be similar to the pilot signs erected last summer on Nogales between Ogregon and Alvarado.  This Desert Sun article tells the story very nicely.

http://www.mydesert.com/article/20081211/NEWS01/812100369/1141/yourtown06

Cove resident Hank Goodman has made an art out of La Quinta Cove doors.  Take a look.

http://www.mydesert.com/article/20081211/NEWS01/812100384/1141/yourtown06

The YMCA of the Desert is an integral part of La Quinta’s youth and recreation programs….  This nonprofit organization operates the aquatic programs at the Fritz Burns Pool, with recreational swims, lap swimming, swim lessons, water polo, water aerobics and private party rental.  The pool is equipped with a chair lift for citizens in wheel chairs.  At a recent meeting of the LQ Community Services Commission, YMCA staff gave a review of the summer pool statistics, showing increased usage of this popular Cove facility.

In addition to summer programs, YMCA offers after school programs in the Cove at Adams and Franklin schools, middle school sports, and Youth in Government for LQ High School students.  In response to last years drowning tragedy at LQHS, the YMCA offered swimming lessons at the LQHS pool, during which 42 students learned to swim.

Of course, the longest-standing YMCA-LQ partnership is the preschool program (next to Truman school and the Boys and Girls Club), which has served hundreds of children over the past 20 years.

YMCA rates are based on membership or non-membership in the organization, however La Quinta residents automatically qualify for  membership rates.  In hardship cases, financial assistance is available to cover some or all of the fees for participation.

The YMCA presented a beautiful plaque (comprised of student drawings) to the City of LQ for its ongoing support of programs in the community.  Visit their website at http://www.desertymca.org/

Don’t forget to visit our VERY OWN Farmers Market every Sunday morning 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon.  Let us support local growers and get nutricious and fresh produce in our very own neighborhood.  Every Sunday morning, visit our FARMERS MARKET in Old Town La Quinta.  This is a wonderful venue and we need to support the efforts of these vendors.  Please attend, especially for your holiday cooking needs.  It is a great place to meet people and shop in an beautiful area with wonderful views of our City.