La Quinta Cove

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

Last Saturday (February 20) “Common Sense” band entertained a happy crowd at the Community Park (Frances Hack Park).  Here’s a sample: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp33AX4OpGU

There’s one more February concert, next week, February 27.  Come on down.

Ms. Healey and Ms Barrows led an eager group of young people (and adults) on a morning nature walk along the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Trail and Preserve.  They focused kids’ attention on desert plants, including root systems, transpiration, and accommodation to an arid climate.  Here’s the introduction:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euD0hSNqsC8

The La Quinta Library, the City of La Quinta, Friends of La Quinta Library, La Quinta High School students and the S.C.R.A.P. Gallery collaborated in the design and construction of four murals depiction the four seasons.  “Le Quattro Esagioni” was unveiled recently in the children’s story area.  Take a look at

1. The Star Spangled Banner, sung by Ben Franklin student, Diamond Acosta  (wow)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WoLl4lzeCk
2. Mayor Don Adolph addressing the group  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cMNhjVjm_Y
3. A peak at the murals, with Franklin students singing in the background http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL3oPq2WaXA

The LQ Emergency Services department conducted a CERT training recently (Community Emergency Response Team).  The culmination of three sessions was a mock disaster with trainees performing triage and first aid to “victims”.  Twenty-eight more community members have been trained to assist in the event of a disaster.  Here’s a little clip   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFVVer8szw4

A large crowd enjoyed the words and music  of “E & J Movement” on Friday night.  The history of Black music was traced from African rhythms to Motown to blues to today, and a wonderful time was had by all.  This was another First Friday event, so mark your calendar for next month.

Excuse the dim lights and less-than-perfect sound, but this will give you an idea…  You’ll note some of your neighbors joined the band for this number.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScpTX04MWvI

The Cove Neighborhood Association steering committee recently hosted two officers from the LQ police department. Sergeant Rick Waltch and Community Services Officer, Tom Fowler, reviewed recent crime statistics and emphasized that we all need to limit the opportunities for crimes to be committed. 

They also pointed out that LQ has been able to maintain a high level of staffing for public safety at a time when many cities are having to cut back.  Thanks to our City Council for making fire and police protection a high priority.  While officers are assigned to specific duties (traffic, patrol, etc.) each can be called from that duty when the need arises, to assist in a specific incident.  Both officers exclaimed at what a safe city La Quinta is, even in densely populated areas like LQ Cove.  We rank high in the Valley for safety….

While the overall crime rate in the Cove has been about the same over the past few years, burglary, vehicle burglary and theft are slightly up.  This means we need to be more careful with the security of our property, including cars not parked in garages. 

We were also cautioned that vacant homes can attract squatters and other vandalism, especially if the property LOOKS vacant or is in disrepair (broken windows, dead landscape, etc.).  We need to report such instances to Code Compliance and to do what we can to keep neighbors’ property looking as good as possible. 

Here’s an old video (Community Picnic Day a year or so ago) that summarizes crime prevention for residents. The information is still valid.

watch?v=uKY4W_plN2Y

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

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