La Quinta Cove

Register by May 14 for the great opportunity to visit the Getty Center and see the fabulous architecture and works of art in the Getty collection.;  A comfy bus ride and an exciting day, leaving at 7 a.m. and returning at 6 p.m., $34 each.  Contact Communiyt Services at 760-777-7090 or visit the City website.

Last month, the Historical Society members made some interesting stops along the Salton Sea.  One of those was the volcanic mud pots.  Before it gets too hot, take Hwy 111 south past Niland, and turn right (west) on Schrimph Road.  Go a few miles, and the action will be up a road to your right (north).

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La Quinta Cove Neighborhood Association members interviewed 48 residents at the picnic on Saturday and asked these questions:

1. Did you use your grey recycle bin last Thursday?  Yes = 46   No = 2
2. How large should LQ be (LQ now has about 42,000 residents)?   Under 50,000 = 32 respondents;       50-100,000 = 21     100-150,000 = 1    No limit = 3
3. What things do you like best about LQ?      See list below
4. What improvements are needed in LQ?     See list below

What we like (number refers to number of respondents):                                         

          48 =Views, Parks/Trails                       

          45 = Small town atmosphere                             

          43 = Peacefulness & library        

          42 = Well-run city                     

          40 = Safety (police and fire)                          

          39 = Friendliness                                

          38 = Schools                                                                   

          37 = Museum                                                                  

          36 = Clean air                                                                 

          33 = Organizations/volunteerism

          28 = Dark skies                                                     

          25 = Close to my work                                           

          23 = Social mix     

Needs improvement:

          19 = Traffic

          15 = Undergrounding utilities

          12 = Small lots & run-down properties

 8 = Street lights

          7 = Code enforcement (1 = need to work with homeowners)

          4 = Safety & not enough activities

3 = Traffic signals (1 = too many)

2 = Noise (car radios) & local taxes

& not enough diversity

One each = Pool, more small kid activities, more bus service, landscaping on Eisenhower, snow birds, entrance to Desert Club Estates

Lots of citizens dropped in on the General Plan workshop on April 21.   Residents had face time with staffers and focused on various elements of the Plan.  If you missed it, you can go online art www.lq2035.org and read an overview of the process.  Here’s Andy Mogensen, Pricipal Planner, with some info: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH_EhTexZcM

Those palo verdes are amazing right now, all over town.  The wild flowers in the Preserve can come and go quickly, so take a stroll along the Trail or the new path on the east side of the Preserve before they disappear.  These were taken the week of April 5th.

The April 10 LQ Historical tour included a stop at Salvation Mountain, an amazing bit of folk art out in the desert just east of Niland.  Leonard Knight has devoted 37 years to constructing his tribute to salvation.  Here’s a little bit of his handiwork: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4YhopHlTEM

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These were taken on Monday, April 5, along the Presrve Trail and the new path.  Hurry, these will be gone soon……

(The lower right says, creosote bush, yellow flowers and white fuzzy fruits.)

Yes, we’ve got ‘em too.  On a few vacant lots, on a little bit of undeveloped terrain, and in the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve.  These were taken in the Preserve on April 5 (Monday):

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

• Kids’ Nature Walk 9:00 Another great opportunity for young people to get their hands into nature’s wonder, this time on the topic of Desert Plants.  Kids will study plants from the roots up, and have fun doing it.  Some teachers are giving extra credit for this activity, so check it out.  Meet at the rest stop at Ensenada and Montezuma.

• Art under the Umbrellas 10-4:00 in Old Town.  Stroll around, chose a Valentines gift for your sweetie, browse the shops, relax at the restaurants.  Music on Main Street.

• “Live Roq” Concert at the Community Park from 2-4:00.  Bring your chairs, blankets, and goodies for an afternoon of musical fun for the whole family.