La Quinta Events Dec. 2015

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Block Party Friday, December 4 at 6 p.m. Old Town La Quinta Free Admission Join the City of La Quinta and Old Town La Quinta as we ring in the holiday season with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Celebrate the season with a special visit from Santa, festive music, and activities for all ages. Old Town La Quinta is located at 78-100 Main Street. Visit Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Guided Hikes around the Coachella Valley with Philip Ferranti: December 5, 2015 Back of Cove Loop, La Quinta, Meet at the Cove Oasis Parking Lot. Join us at 9 AM for a beautiful easy 5 mile hike. All participants should dress appropriately and bring water. Nature Walk: Provided by the Stewards of the Fred Wolff Nature Preserve. Join us each month for a unique look at our local environment with special guest leaders and topics. Bear Creek Wash Walkabout - with Katie Barrows December 19, 2015: Cove to Lake Cahuilla; 8 a.m. Join us for a moderate 4.8 miles, 3-4 hours round trip, 330 ft. elevation gain. Meet at the Cove Oasis/Top of Cove parking lot at 8 am Difficulty: Easy, 1 to 2 miles Time commitment: 1.5 to 2 hours Dog friendly or not: Sorry, dogs are not allowed on this nature walk. Notes about the hike: We will explore one of the easy trails at the Top of the Cove, gateway to the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. Did you know there are water efficient and beautiful desert plants growing here that you can use in your landscape to save water, attract hummingbirds, and other wildlife.

For more information on classes please visit www.la-quinta.org/register   Y Flag Football League   Y Flag Football League - Ages 6-14 Get ready for a great season of flag football. We will teach you everything you need to know to be a part of the team! We will play 5 on 5 so everyone gets involved. Every player will receive uniform and flags and no extra charge. Register now atwww.ymcaofthedesert.org In partnership with the YMCA of the Desert. Season Dates: Fridays, January 22 – March 11, 2016 Price: $95 per participant Location: La Quinta Sports Complex Please call the Family YMCA of the Desert at (760) 341-9622 for more information or to register.   Y Rookies Football   Y Rookies Football - Ages 3-5 Children between three and five years old learn the fundamentals of football in a non-competitive environment. They will play games and run drills plus learn sportsmanship, fair play and participation. All participants receive a shirt and award. Register now at www.ymcaofthedesert.org In partnership with the YMCA of the Desert. Session: Fridays, January 22 – March 11, 2016 Price: $95 per participant Location: La Quinta Sports Complex Please call the Family YMCA of the Desert at (760) 341-9622 for more information or to register.   Spring Season   Friday Night Lights at Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School Fields: 6 vs 6 Flag Football grades K - 8 Season: Fridays, beginning March 2015 Registration Now Open Join the largest flag football league in the United States. Everyone plays 3 out of 4 quarters in this fun and exciting new league. For more information or to register please visitwww.desertsandsfnl.com or call 760.636.0477.     Youth Tennis   La Quinta Tennis Academy is now forming classes for the next session beginning on Monday, Dec. 14 at Fritz Burns Park! Join us for the best tennis instruction in the valley. Session III: December 14-February 5 (No lessons 12/21 – 1/1) 6 week session 10 & Under Classes (Once a week $66, Twice a week $120) Red I: (8 & Under Beginner) & Red II: (8 & Under Intermediate) Monday 4-5p Wednesday 4-5p Orange I: (10 & Under Beginner) Tuesday 4-5p Thursday 4-5p 11 & Over Classes (Once a week $99, Twice a week $198) Level I: (Beginner) & Level II: (Intermediate) Monday 5-6:30p Wednesday 5-6:30p For more information or to enroll a student into the program, please visitwww.LaQuintaTennisAcademy.com or call the office at (760) 895-1817.   Mark your calendars and tell your family and friends!   1/6 - Doggie Hikes 1/9 - Hike with Philip Ferranti @ Mecca Hills 1/16 - Hike: Exploring Cahuilla Trails, Top of the Cove     The City of La Quinta 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 We indicate that you have elected to receive this email by choosing to signup with us. We adhere to anti-spam rules and regulations. If you wish to no longer receive emails from us please click here.