La Quinta Cove

Want a little break on a Thursday afternoon?  Fun for young and old?  Inter-generational mixing?  (and free?)

Juy 1: Dan Crow returns with music for all

July 8: Ventriloquist John Gandleman with puppets

July 15: Wildlife Company brings a menagerie of interesting critters

July 22: Juggler Johnathon

July 29: Mariachi duo, Rafael and Katia

Here’s an overview of what’s in store at the PT Barnum exhibit.  A great escape from the heat, and right on our doorstep.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdhFiR83TbA

Percussionist Chazz Ross returns to the Library on June 24 at three, for a free musical show for the whole family.  Come and enjoy the fun.

Don’t forget those two great bus trips to the coast.  San Clemente Ocean Festival July 17 and Pageant of the Masters on August 14.  Visit the website for all the particulars: www.la-quinta.org/communityservices

It’s been a banner year for mallard duck production at the Park, with two hatching periods, about two months apart.  Here’s a look at feeding time at the zoo.  The lady is feeding them chicken feed and bread.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArAsb4r9Gy4

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

Part of the new PT Barnum & the Circus at the Museum consists of a “Big Top” tent housing some surprises for young and old.

• Walk.jog/run EARLY in the morning or in the evening….La Quinta Civic Center Park and/or Fred Wolff Bear Creek Trail and Preserve
• Join the LQ Fitness Center at the Boys and Girls Club (Avenue 50 and Park).  For a $15 annual membership, use the equipment and play basketball and volleyball in the Boys and Girls club gym.  Fitness summer hours 5:30-7:30 a.m. and 6-10;p.m. Mondays – Fridays. Saturdays 8-11:00 a.m. for all the details visit the city website at http://www.la-quinta.org/Index.aspx?page=441
• Check the City Activity Guide for special events and classes.  There’s plenty to do for young and old(er).

Hope you didn’t miss the grand opening.  The exhibit (sans popcorn and clown) is open all summer (and LONGER) so come on down and look at the interesting circus memorabilia.  Fun for young and old.

PT the Clown and local volunteer popcorn expert liven up the activities:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-Ho4HQ2l3o

Have you been following the media discussions about the “La Quinta Forty”?  The La Quinta High School students involved in internet and actual “games” with an anti-semitic theme?  NOW’S THE TIME TO DISCUSS TOLERANCE WITH YOUR KIDS.  Young people learn important attitudes and values from their families.  This is a good time to promote the virtues of diversity and tolerance in our community.  Strike while the theme is HOT.