La Quinta Cove

Last Saturday’s Pet Play Day featured a demonstration by the canine corps.  These services are available to our own police department when needed.  Here are some clips:

Inge the Bloodhound: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTCl5HrgtEw

Attack dog: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Qks1JsF4Fs

Attack dog in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnFbsJoS7As&feature=related

Did you notice the recent sprouting of flags along the trail and Tecate at the top of the Cove?  Did you closely investigate and notice they were place to dramatize the abundant piles of dog poop left by inconsiderate owners?  Here’s a message about this effort to educate the public on the community and wildlife hazards of poop:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ROrLbhlOdI

There was excitement aplenty on Sunday (March 28th) as the third annual Pet Play Day attracted canines and humans alike.  This event was sponsored by Village Park Animal Hospital.  Many pet-related businesses and agencies had booths, and demonstrations and pet activities were scheduled all morning.  Here’s a look at two dog races: “Weiner” Dog races: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r6G_DXP1rU  and obstacle course competition: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMXq029wESU

Want early exercise?  Try “Women’s Morning Exercise” classes for all fittness levels from 6-7:00 a.m. at the Community Center.  Call 760-564-9921 for more information.

Lots of action in the “wash” as a new path is constructed running along the EAST side of the Preserve, from the Chillon rest stop down north to the Ensenada rest stop.  Folks who like to walk along Montezuma might like to walk inside the fence and enjoy a safer and more scenic stroll.  Remember your cleanup bags for your canine friends.

This will be a decomposed granite path with access to each feeder street.  Remember this is for pedestrians only, and NOT for motorized vehicles, such as ATVs or golf carts.  If you see any of these call code compliance at 760-777-7050.

Tuesday (first day of construction): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPD7AS3Gops

Wednesday, March 24: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmYKMcK6rng

Classes in personal self-defense  for women are taught on Tuesday nights from 6-7 p.m.  at the LQ Community Center (in the Community Park).  Call 760-564-9921 for more information.  These are no-nonsense-techniques for ladies….. you never know when you might need to get the better of some ……attacker.  Sponsored by Desert Recreation District for only $25 per month.

A sold-out crowd enjoyed plenty of LQ restaurant samples and selected wines in Old Town.  This first-time event was a huge success, as witnessed by the running-out of tickets, some of the wines, and some of the food.  This one will be repeated next year, wouldn’t you bet on that? Here’s a peak at the winding-down part of the day….  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMcaZ-Lv_NE

The Friends of the LQ Library are pleased to host musician, Dean Ratzman, for a one-man show from 6-7 on Thursday (the 18th).  The performance will feature great american artists from the 40s to the 60s.  It’s free for the whole family,

Another great Festival gone, showing again what a beautiful setting (Civic Center Park), good organization (LQ Arts Foundation) and a bevvy of terrific artists will do for the image of LQ across the country (world?).  Take a look:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0ICgn2oOjU

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDxKxi0YBHo

La Quinta Museum’s March “First Friday” hosted the Ted Herman band.  A real crowd pleaser.  Here’s a sample….. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWHCgJUsXPs