La Quinta Cove

Humana sponsored several big fitness events over the weekend (14-15), all VERY well attended and inspiring…to live a healthy life.

Humana “WalkIt” along Bear Creek Trail attracted 6-700 people, plus kids and dogs: http://youtu.be/s29vXJ1ciK4

Humana “Fun Fair” at the Community Park featured healthy food by Trader Joe’s and Fresh and Easy, vendors and MANY kids’ activities: http://youtu.be/TzYQbxaGmx4

Want to see fitness for toddlers?  Take a look:  http://youtu.be/9OHTOxp0GJM

Did y0u get one of those great pedometers that hooks up to your computer to track your step and calories burned?  If you missed yours, and you’re going to the Humana Challenge (golf tournament), you can still get one there.  Daily prizes are given for the most steps each day, so register your steps, get healthy, and try for a prize.

These events are sponsored by the City of La Quinta, Desert Recreation District, and Humana health care.

Plenty of action Friday night when the City tree was lit in Old Town. 

Entertainment was provided from local youth, as seen here from backstage:   http://youtu.be/GuC_-M-MjUg

There’s lots of fun to be had at the new “California Pioneers” exhibit, including a “three hoop” covered wagon, train depot (with telegraph) telegraph office (with telegraph), and lots of info besides.  Among the characters that entertained us at the exhibit was this cowboy:

The new LQ Activities Guide is out, so don’t lose it:  It contains important events in the city between now and March.

Items that occur regularly that you might want to note are:

• Nature Walks along the Bear Creek Trail and Fred Wolff Nature Preserve are on the THIRD Saturday of each month, beginning on September 17.  They begin at 8:00 a.m. and always feature an expert on some outdoor topic.  In January, the Walks for Kids and Families will be on the SECOND Saturday, starting at nine.  It’s FREE.
• The Old Town Farmers Market begins on September 25, 8-12:30.  These will be every Sunday, with music starting at nine. 
• Story Time for toddlers continues at the Museum on the first Wednesday of the month at 10:00 a.m.  Parents and kiddies come for free.
• Art under the Umbrellas will have a full season in Old Town on selected Saturdays from 10 – 4. The first one is October 29.
• SilverRock will be closed during the month of October for overseeding.  Have fun in the meantime..
• The City of LQ sponsors some great excursions during the season.  The first is called “Museums Galore” scheduled forSeptember 24 to the museums and attractions in LA’s Exposition Park.  DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS THIS FRIDAY (9th).
• Don’t forget the beautiful and busy Fitness Center open Monday – Saturday in the Community Center.
• The possibility of an earthquake or other disaster always looms: are you ready?  Call Paul Hess at city hall for info on getting yourself and your household prepared.  777-7061.  Classes and written info await you….
• Look through your Activities Guide a hundreds of courses and activities.  Never a dull moment in La Quinta

Sharon Snow, at the LQ Library, introduces this new space especially for middle and high school students.  It’s a great resource for research or for pleasure reading.  Turn your volume up a tad, after all, it’s a LIBRARY:

These young scientists bring to a close the summer-long “Junior Paleontologists” program.  AND the last few days to see our famous/infamous dinosaurs is upon us.  This exciting “Jurassic Encounters” comes to an end (extinction?) on July 30, next Saturday.  So if you haven’t seen it, don’t be left out.  If you HAVE seen it, come down for another look.  Monday – Saturday from 10 – 4 and it’s still FREE!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vif9_85LM2I

Did anyone see those beautiful blue tents and many small tents at the Frances Hack Community Park on Saturday morning? This reporter forgot the camera, but it was a beautiful sight to see the wonderful camp grounds on the ball field sponsored by the Desert Recreation District.  If anyone has a photo, we would be happy to post it.

Here’s a look at the action at the Fritz Burns Park.  Great weather and lots of fun and food.

Katie Barrows led the group of kids and parents on the Saturday Nature Walk in search of the links of the desert food chain.  Here’s a bit of the introduction, before they started on their trek: