La Quinta Cove

Stephanie Bettman wowed them last week wtih Luke Halpin.  Another listen….  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiM4tOmavD4

Stephanie Bettman and Luke Halpin entertained library goers last Thursday thanks to Friends of the La Quinta Library.  Listen in…..     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kACPMYQFA0   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z12NBsG-RE

The Washington fan palm was the featured topic at a recent lecture/demonstration at the Museum.  Alice Kotzen told how the Cahuilla tribe utilized the native palm for food, medicine, and fibers for clothing, baskets, and shelter.  Those present had a lesson in weaving the fronds and, in this clip, how to make a child’s toy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DdDWSOMJaM

Unidentified Cove resident welcomes “Sarah Palin” to Old Town.  “Former Alaska Governor Palin” reveals she will soon be moving into the COVE.  Yet another famous resident we can count among our friends…..

Four traditional “Bird Singers” presented a program of Cahuilla Native American songs at the Museum last Friday.  Listen to a sampling of their many songs (you can’t seem them, but you can hear). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJP9Yfyp1GM

Now hear an interview with Mike Morales, of  the Torres Martinez tribe in Thermal, who describes the music and introduces his group.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jCoF9YEsVM

La Quinta turned out on Veterans Day to honor residents who have served in the military.  Here’s Mayor Don Adolph, who dons a patriotic tie.

And a lovely lady in  her WWII uniform:

(Just kidding about the “patriotic” music)  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEjVZurgbnA

The Ramona Pageant?  Here’s the story!  The great-grandson of George Wharton James tells us of the amazing story of this man’s life, during which he lived with and photographed Native Americans of many tribes, including our very own Cahuillas.  Listen, then come down and see these interesting items.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lf-xKqsDlug   Please excuse the background noise: it was a lively event.

David Salk, an annual exhibitor of ceramics at La Quinta Arts Festival, displays not only his clay baskets, but also 45 of his beautifully preserved antique Cahuilla baskets. These date from 1850 – 1920, open to the public for the very first time.  Not to be missed.  Listen to David’s overview:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m26ae30Y5s

Division Chief, Dorian Cooley, tells us about the new facility.  Take a look.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98scwaCKIj0

Mayor Adolph opens the ceremonies.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98scwaCKIj0

Watch that dirt fly…….   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiZvp_faoW8

Animal Samaritans presented a 3-hour training for City employees and your Community Emergency Response Team last week.  Here’s a short look at the training, done at the Emergency Operations Center under City Hall.  If YOU would like to take this course, call Animal Samaritans at 760-343-4326.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nSaWggPI10