La Quinta Cove

Lincoln impersonator, William Peck, charmed the audience last Friday evening with many stories and reflections on the life of Abraham Lincoln.  Here’s a sample:

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There are rumors that a new exercise class will begin in August twice weekly,from 6-7:00 A.M at the Community Center (in the Community Park).  Call Desert Recreation District at 564-9921 and get the full details.

The commemoration of the 200th year of the birth of Abraham Lincoln will begin on Friday (24th).  The grand opening of the exhibit will be from 5-7 p.m. (free to all, of course).  Authentic hard tack, the staple food of the Civil War, will be supplied by the very same Massachusetts baking company that made hard tack during that war.  Plus be the first to see this exciting exhibit of Lincoln and Civil War memorabilia.

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Bring the kids over to the Library today (23rd) to hear Willie Sterba, who has sung his way into kids’ hearts on radio, television, and recorded CDs.  Free for the whole family and a great way to spend an hour in the Library.

Amada Irma Perez charmed children and adults at the Museum on Tuesday.  She read from her bilingual books.

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Craig Ihde gave two illustrated lectures at the Museum last weekend, and speaks of the importance of NASA’s ongoing space programs.

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The City is sponsoring a “Long Beach Tiki Beach Festival & Polynesian Spectacular” on August 22.  This is a day at beautiful Belmont Short with an island marketplace, kids One, dancers, music and Hawaiian food.  All ages are welcome for the low price of $29.  Sign-up deadline is August 7, so start thinking about joining this outing to the cooler climes…..  777-7090 or the City website.

Join Amada Irma Perez on Tuesday (the 21st) from 2-3 p.m. at the Museum.  This is an event for the whole family.  One free book per family will be awarded while supplies last.

Our electric bills are soaring…… ’tis the season!  Here are some tips from IID:

1. If you’re not on the “average payment program” now’s a good time to join that IID program.  They will average your bills for the year and you pay the same amount each month.  At the end of the year, if you owe some extra, pay it off.  If you have used less electricity than expected, you’ll get credit.  Call IID at 335-3640.

2. Of course, replace your old bulbs with CFLs.  If you can replace your five highest usage areas, you can save up to $70 per year.  These bulbs also last longer.  It pays to replace.

3. If you’re gone a few weeks, be sure to unplug as many “energy vampires” as possible in your home: chargers, coffee makers, cable box, fax machine, clock radios, etc.  These units use electricity even when you’re not using them because they have clocks or are on standby.  And be sure to set your water heaters to “vacation” mode.