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QUICK LINKS Register Now City Calendar Play in La Quinta La Quinta Museum 77885 Avenida Montezuma (760) 777-7170 Life in La Quinta and Early California Become familiar with the local history of the Cahuilla Indians, native desert animals, and the first resorts. Experience pioneer life in early California with artifacts, dioramas, and hands on activities! Creativity in La Quinta Take Two Come see the creative imaginations of 31 talented artists who live in La Quinta. October 10, 2013  through January 14, 2014 La Quinta Library 78275 Calle Tampico (760) 564-4767 It's Your Library The La Quinta Public Library offers FREE programs for the whole family. Weekly story times, monthly book clubs, and special programs are just a few of the activities you can find at the Library. One-on-One Electronic Device Appointments 10:30am - 4:30pm Wednesdays December 11 & 18 Thursdays December 5, 12, & 19   Bring your device and meet with Jade for a 30 minute consultation to learn about the tools you already own. Please register at the front desk in advance. La Quinta Fitness Center 77865 Avenue Montezuma (760) 564-9921 La Quinta residents can join today for only $50  Spa Like setting Wellness System Smart Key Equipment Fitness Assessments Personal Trainers  Adopt-A-Park The Adopt-A-Park Program allows residents who want to get involved an opportunity to accomplish something positive, fun, and educational for the community while promoting civic responsibility and community spirit. For more information contact communityservices@la-quinta.org or for an application click here. Employment Opportunities The City of La Quinta currently has employment opportunities for the position of Recreation Leader (Part-Time).  For more information or for an application please visitwww.la-quinta.org.	December In La Quinta La Quinta is a little piece of paradise surrounded by the majestic Santa Rosa mountains offering year-round sunshine, scenic hiking and biking trails, spectacular golf, magnificent views, fabulous shopping and dining venues and so much more.   Community Activities Click on the above photo to view our December classes, events, hikes, and much more. Pick-up the December issue of The Gem at the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce or inside City Hall. Register for classes at  www.la-quinta.org/register   Annual Christmas Tree Lighting The City of La Quinta invites you to ring in the holiday season with the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Celebrate the season with a specil visit from Santa, festive music, and live entertainment. Performances include Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Choir, La Quinta High School Dance groups, and much more.   Date:  Friday, December 6 Time:  6 PM Location:  Old Town La Quinta Event Lawn   78100 Main Street Nature Walks and Guided Hikes 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. Nature Walk: Third Saturday of the month beginning at 8 AM. All Nature Walks begin at the Shade Shelter on the Bear Creek Nature Trail at the corner of Calle Ensenada and Avenida Montezuma in the La Quinta Cove. December 21 - Where does water come from? Guided Hikes around the Coachella Valley with Philip Ferranti: December 7 - Exploring the Back of the Cove Join us at 9 AM for a beautiful easy 5 mile hike. Meet at the Cove Oasis Parking Lot. All participants should dress appropriately and bring water. Disc Golf Instructional Clinic Grab your discs and join us for an instructional clinic with Helix Disc Golf professionals at Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School. Great for both first time players and experienced players. Learn to imrpove your skills from local disc golf professionals and get ready for the January 18 disc golf tournament at the Cove Oasis. Date:  Saturday, December 7  Time: 10 AM Cost:   Free!  Location: Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School  43495 Palm Royale Drive   Humana Community Events  January 2014 Humana Fit, Fun, and Forever Week La Quinta Senior Center 78450 Avenida La Fonda Monday, January 6  - Friday, January 10 beginning at 8am Join us for a week of fun activities for a healthier you. Come participate in scenic walks around La Quinta's Civic Center Campus led by local hiking and walking groups. There will be health screenings, fitness demonstrations, information on how to eat better, and enjoy a healthier lifestyle. Free shirts will be given to the first 150 participants. Wellness Walk La Quinta Community Park 77865 Avenida Montezuma Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 9am - FREE! Registration begins at 8am Start the morning off with an active warm-up before a fun walk on the Bear Creek Trail. This 5 3/4 mile (round trip) walk will have 4 rest stops with snacks, drinks, and special prizes for your effort. Healthy Fun Fair  La Quinta Community Park 77865 Avenida Montezuma Saturday, January 11, 2014 from 10am - 2pm - FREE!   Join us for a fun day full of healthy activities, live performances, Interactive Kids Fun Zone with inflatables, carnival games, and much more. Local nonprofits and health based agencies will be on-site promoting their programs and services. A great time for the whole family!   Humana Day at the Certified Farmers Market Old Town La Quinta 78100 Main Street Sunday, January 12, 2014 from 8am  - 12pm - FREE! Bring the family out to enjoy top notch freshness at the La Quinta Certified Farmers Market. Local farmers will have their fresh fruits, vegetables, breads, flowers, and more for sale. Check out food demonstrations by some of the hottest chefs in La Quinta. Flag Football Tournament Come out for a day of Flag Football competition and fun. All teams are welcome and are guaranteed 2 games at the tournament. Matching jerseys and "Triple Threat" flags are required and are not included. For more information or to register please call the Family YMCA of the Desert at (760) 341-9622. Registration is now open! Date:  Saturday, December 15  Time: 10 AM Cost:   $90 per team Ages:  6-7; 8-9; 10-11; 12-14 Location: Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School  43495 Palm Royale Drive   The Center Looking for a new exercise class for yourself or a Tae Kwon Do class for the little ones, look no further because the La Quinta Senior Center has programs for you and your family. La Quinta Senior Center Classes: Ages 18 and up, Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM All Ages, Monday - Friday 5  - 9 PM Friendly staff prepared to answer questions   LQ Active Newsletter   Program information is also available online at  www.la-quinta.org/register   La Quinta Community Services Department 78495 Calle Tampico  La Quinta, CA 92253     (760) 777-7090   |  communityservices@la-quinta.org www.la-quinta.org/communityservices

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Parks Make Life Better! This is the message we want to share with our residents. You will see this message on our promotional materials. We would like to hear from you on how Parks and Recreation makes life better for you and your family. Click here and tell us.   NEW Recreation Summer Mailer   The Recreation Summer Mailer is now here. The guide is packed with classes, events, excursions, Summer Golf Tour, Aquatics programs, Moonlight Movies, and much more from May through September 2013.    Click here to view the Summer Mailer.    Fritz Burns Pool     The Fritz Burns Park Pool offers a variety of classes, programs, and special events for children and adults of all ages. Here are some of the pool programs: Fritz Burns Pool Summer Catalog  Water Aerobics Lap Swim All occasion rental Recreation Swim Splash Ball For more info on summer aquatic programs, please call the  Family YMCA of the Desert at (760) 341-9622. Senior Center Happenings...   LQ Active Newsletter Do you want to know about what is happening at the La Quinta Senior Center? Take a look at the LQ Active newsletter.     Download In This Edition Summer Mailer Fritz Burns Pool Blood Drive Challenge Summer Golf Tour La Quinta Fitness Center Senior Center Happenings July Activities   Grab the July issue of The Gem and turn to page 16 for a listing of our July activities.      Moonlight Movies Friday, July 5 at 8pm Civic Center Campus   Gather the family, grab a chair, and join us for the first FREE movie of the season.  Movies at the Pool Friday, July 18 at 7pm Fritz Burns Pool   Join us for a night of swimming, activities, and a movie for only $1 per person.    La Quinta Museum 77885 Avenida Montezuma (760) 777-7170   The Mysteriously Enchanting Salton Sea Exhibit May 17 - September 21   An exhibit of the attraction inthe '50s and '60s for boating, water skiing, fishing, camping, hiking, and bird watching.  View photographs and interview excerpts of current Salton Sea residentsand visitors from Christina Lange's new book Portraitsand Voices of the SaltonSea.    Life in La Quinta and Early California Ongoing Exhibit Become familiar with the local history of the Cahuilla Indians, native desert animals and the first resorts. Experience pioneer life in early California with artifacts, dioramas and hands on activities! La Quinta Library   78275 Calle Tampico (760) 564-4767    Summer Reading for Teens Register to earn prizes and a chance to WIN a Kindle! There will be FREE programs for anyone grades 7-12. For more information please visit the Adult Reference section. Registration is ongoing! Did you know... You can use WebTrac to register for most programs, classes and excursions that the Community Services Department offers. WebTracis available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.   Register Early...  Programs often cancel because the minimum enrollment requirements were not met.  Waiting until the last minute to register is usually too late, so please register early. Having an event?  We have facilities and parks available for private rentals. Meeting spaces include the La Quinta Museum and La Quinta Library. For larger social events and parties the La Quinta Senior Center, Civic Center Campus, La Quinta Park and Fritz Burns Park are available. Please call (760) 777-7090 for more information.

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