La Quinta Cove

A large crowd gathered on a mild Saturday evening (May 29) to hear “The Pills”.  Here’s a sample: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gpv8-sPttI

Stay tuned for updates on movies and music in Old Town….

LQ CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) participated in a Home Depot earthquake event on Saturday.  The major excitement was the trailer that simulated a 7.5-8.0 earthquake.  Take a look at the jolt, then get busy on your earthquake kit: get it started or refresh your food and water….  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI_lqBKGxwk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5x7ev03r2Wk

Your garage sale (and everyone else’s in LQ) is posted every Friday after 5:00 p.m.  at

http://www.la-quinta.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=304

TELL A FRIEND……….

This moderator misspoke when stating that the “Stitch in Time” exhibit ends this week.  NOT TO WORRY.  It will continue until the end of JUNE.  However, you’ll still be in for a big surprise in mid-June.  Stay tuned.

Sorry ……

The names of two additional distinguished La Quinta artists have been inscribed on the artists’ monument at the Civic Center Campus park.  Kathy Caldwell, jeweler, and Chuck Sullivan, musician, were honored at on Friday by civic leaders, family, and friends. 

Previous honorees are Fred Rice, John S. Detlie, Elsie Grace, Rosita Shamis, Elaine Reynolds, Bette F. Cheney, Andre H. Blanche, Alice B. Bell, Kathy Dunham, Eric C. Johnson, and Elliot Newton. 

Check out the clip of the event:    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOXJfi_zwlo

Recycling makes good sense for EVERYONE, and it doesn’t take much effort.  Sometimes an extra inside trash can will make this more convenient.  The City has goals to meet to reduce land fill items, and we ALL want to do our bit to control unneeded environmental waste. 

Hopefully most of your weekly trash is recyclable: papers, cans, bottles, cardboard, lids, phone books, etc.   Use your biggest container for these items. 

What’s left?  Food, clothing, Styrofoam, medical stuff, soiled paper, bubble wrap, chemicals and oils. 

Keep your batteries, bulbs and electronic items aside for hazardous waste days.

Don’t forget your green bin for lawn cuttings, tree trimmings, and plants (not food).  Got dirt? put it in the brown bin with the landfill items.

CHECK YOUR BLOCK TO SEE HOW MANY NEIGHBORS ARE USING THEIR GREY RECLCYLING BINS.  TELL YOUR FRIENDS TO HELP OUR ENVIONMENT.  IT’S EASY AND IT’S IMPORTANT.  Questions?  Call Burrtec at 340-2113

If you haven’t seen the “Women in Flight” and the “Stitch in Time” exhibits, better get to it, as this is their last week.  You’ll never guess what’s coming next!!

And get your children/grandchildren signed up for the “Water Wonders” summer programs, ages 7-12).  Call 777-7170 for all the details. 

Check out the new items in the gift shop while you’re there, you’ll be surprised at the cute gifts and interesting history/nature books that are in stock.

LQ Council woman, Linda Evans, welcomes local police, fire and CERT members at a BBQ during National EMS Week. Evans is an administrator at JFK Hospital, who sponsored the event to bring together ER staff and EMS workers across the Coachella Valley.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfbnRRtxN7I

If you haven’t see the Quilt exhibit, get on down and take a look.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DqQCFb6iB8

Remember last year’s summer fun?  Well, there’s more this summer for ages 7 – 12.  “Water Wonders” sign upis now open and classes are filling up.  Children will study the wildlife that lives in or near water, through many diverse activities.   Water Wonders I for ages 7-9 June 23, 30 and July 7 from 2-3 p.m.

Water Wonders II for ages 10-12 July 14, 21 and 28,  2-3 p.m.

Cost?  Don’t be silly.  All free at the Museum.  But reservations ar a MUST, so call right away 777-7170 and get your child/grandchild on the list.