La Quinta Events December 2015

Guided Hikes around the Coachella Valley with Phillip Ferranti: November 7 - Mecca Hills Join us at 9 AM for a beautiful easy 5 mile hike. Meet and carpool from the Albertson's shopping center in Palm Desert at 42185 Washington Street. Park in the first two rows in front of the Postal Connection. All participants should dress appropriately and bring water. Provided by the Stewards of the Fred Nature Preserve. Join us each month for a unique look at our local environment with special guest leaders and topics. Nature Walk: Saturday, November 21, 2015 8 AM Bear Creek Wash Walkout - Katie Barrows Join us for an easy, 1 to 2 mile hike at the Top of the Cove. Meet at the Cove Oasis/Top of the 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.

Visit www.la-quinta.org/register to enroll in an upcoming program or call 760-564-0096 for more information. For a copy of the LQ Active Newsletter please visit http://www.la-quinta.org/home/showdocument?id=24911.

Flag Football Programs:   The City of La Quinta has partnered with the YMCA of the Desert and Friday Night Lights to offer more exciting flag football. Winter Season Family YMCA of the Desert at the Sports Complex: 5 vs 5 Flag Football ages 6-14, $95 Y-Rookies ages 3-5, $95 Season: Fridays, January 22 - March 11, 2016 Registration: November 2 - December 4, 2015 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.

Mark your calendars and tell your family and friends!   12/4 - Christmas Tree Lighting and Block Party @ Old Town La Quinta 12/5 - Hike with Philip Ferranti @ Back of Cove Loop 12/19 - Cove to Lake Cahuilla @ Cove Oasis Parking Lot