La Quinta Cove

In case you missed the bagpipes, there’s another tune….  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFVt0J9_zcM

The LQ Historical Society, the LQ Museum, and the City of LQ sponsored a discussion last Saturday on the history of golf in the area.  In LQ, Landmark Land Company was a large part of that history, as well as the LQ Hotel (now “Resort”).  Judy Vossler, Andy Vossler and Terry Wilcox led a discussion.  Take a look:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnEPTteRkBo

In honor of the birthdate of the Scottish poet, Robert Burns, bagpipes filled the air down in Old Town on Saturday afternoon.  Here’s the warmup:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng79NUie_SI

And here’s the parade: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDpeRggXDQ0

Desert Sun article outlines the plan: http://www.mydesert.com/article/20100121/NEWS01/1200365/1141/yourtown06/Residents+like+proposal+for+off-leash+dog+park

As of Thursday, January 21:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddl5P-uxk5Q

Although not in the Cove, this clinic will increase our proximity to health services.  Friday (22nd) from 3-6 p.m.  Check out the Desert Sun link:  http://www.mydesert.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20101100321

Those terrible scenes of Haiti should make us want to fix potential home hazards, freshen up our earthquake kits and review our family plans.  The Desert Sun recently published a great summary.  If you missed it, take a look and  be reminded of earthquake safety.  Most important? Water, WATER, WATER!!!  And by the way, have you secured your new giant TV sets?  They’ll go FLYING across the room, so screw them down now!  http://www.mydesert.com/article/20100121/NEWS0805/1200362/1141/yourtown06/Know+what+to+do++what+you+need+on+hand+before++after+an+earthquake

Last Friday, four new “Pillars of the Community” were named and honored by the City Council  All live in the Cove, by the way…..   http://www.mydesert.com/article/20100114/NEWS01/1130343/1141/yourtown06/La+Quinta+honors+Pillars+of+the+Community

Photos by British Christina Lange show a positive image of the Salton Sea.  These are joined by other historic photos of the same area.  Not to be missed, free to the public.  Continuing exhibit is the golf “Sweet Spot” display of golf clubs, balls, and photos of celebrities.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW7Md-x9Jh0

• Nature Walk begins at the Ensenada rest stop along the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Trail.  “Written in Rick” starts at 8:00 a.m. and you are all welcome….
• Art under the Umbrellas in Old Town returns from 10 - 4:00.  Stroll among the artists, drop in at  the shops and restaurants.  Always a great art experience.