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5th Annual La Quinta Book Fest

The La Quinta Public Library will be hosting the 5th Annual La Quinta Book Fest on Saturday, February 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Book Fest is a chance for Coachella Valley residents to dive head first into literary topics, giving the community a chance to hear from and discuss literature with the authors themselves.

The theme this year, "An Ode to the Desert," celebrates the Coachella Valley in literature. There will be a short reading, discussion panel, and book signing with our three guest authors: Tod Goldberg, Steven Rowley, and Susan Straight!

This is a free event to attend and the authors’ books will be available for purchase on site. For more information, please visit www.playinlaquinta.com.

Art on Main Street

Come out to Art on Main Street on Saturday, February 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Old Town La Quinta. The City of La Quinta is the premier sponsor of Art on Main Street, which features over 100 artists each season. Meet local artists selling their paintings, jewelry, mixed media, photography, textiles, glass, and more. Celebrate the arts amidst Main Street’s charming cafes and boutiques.

There are only four more Saturdays left in the season so don't miss out!

• February 3 & 17

• March 9 & 23

Old Town La Quinta is located at 78100 Main St. in La Quinta. For more information, please visit www.playinlaquinta.com.

Concerts in the Park

Meet your family and friends for Concerts in the Park at SilverRock Park to enjoy FREE live music on Saturday, February 10, from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. The musical guest this month is The Silverados.

This event guarantees a fun, unforgettable musical performance you won't want to miss! There will be food truck vendors on site, however attendees are welcome to bring low back chairs, food, and non-alcoholic beverages.

For more information, please call (760) 777-7093 or visit www.playinlaquinta.com.

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Upcoming Events:

Certified Farmers Market

The Certified Farmers Market will be held on Sunday, February 4, from 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. in Old Town La Quinta. Bring your reusable grocery bags and your appetite because the Certified Farmers Markets are back, bigger, and better than ever before. You will find fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, fresh farm-raised meats, line-caught seafood, freshly baked bread, pastries, cookies, handmade hummus, chips and dips, salsa, handcrafted teas, gourmet sauces, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. We also have honey, fresh-squeezed juices, handcrafted leather goods, jewelry, natural health products, handmade clothing, cards, skincare, soaps, candles, handcrafted wood bowls, and cutting boards, all brought to you by local vendors. Admission and parking are free!

For more information, please visit www.playinlaquinta.com.

Free Tennis Clinics

Love & Love Tennis Foundation will be offering Free Tennis Clinics at Fritz Burns Park every Saturday through February 24, from 9:00 to 10:15 A.M. Ages 6 – 15 years old. Register by calling 760-772-9411 or email sportswomn@aol.com.

Love & Love Tennis Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. For more information, please visit www.lovelovetennisfoundation.com.

LQ Hikes

In collaboration with our pals at Friends of the Desert Mountains, please find the following hikes for February 2024. Meeting point is at the Top of the Cove Parking Lot at Avenida Bermudas & Calle Tecate.

February 22, from 7 - 10 p.m. - La Quinta Full Moon Hike 

February 22, from 7:30 - 10 p.m. - La Quinta Cove Night Sky Star Observations

**Hikers must register for a FREE ticket to attend each hike. Registration begins 7 days prior to the event. This way they can keep the group sizes under 20 people each. For more information, please call (760) 568-9918 or visit www.playinlaquinta.com.

Art in Public Places:

Bloom

Art Piece: Bloom (2020)

Artist: Nate Frizzell

Location: Corner of Adams St. and Fred Waring Dr.

Lovingly rendered through bold colors and powerful compositions, Nate Frizzell’s stirring narratives pay tribute to primal emotions of the wild at heart. Juxtaposing man and beast, nature and urban landscapes, Frizzell’s subjects convey the quest for identity, the fire of innermost desires, and the unbridled passion of youth. A graduate of Los Angeles' Otis College of Art and Design, Nate has drawn international acclaim for his work, showcasing in London, Spain, and Philippines, and across the US in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Miami.

Recreation:

Fritz Burns Pool

Fritz Burns Pool in La Quinta has plenty to offer visitors of all ages. Available programs include Arthritis Water Therapy, Aqua Fit, Adult Water Aerobic, and open/lap swim. The pool is located on the corner of Avenida Bermudas and Avenue 52 in La Quinta. For more information please call (760) 771-4347.

Click the images below to view the January - April 2024 schedule!

Wellness Center

The La Quinta Wellness Center's hours of operation are:

• Monday - Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Sunday: Closed

For any questions, please call the Wellness Center at (760) 564-0096.

The La Quinta Wellness Center offers a variety of fitness and leisure classes. Yoga Flow, Gentle Yoga, Mat Pilates, Tai Chi Yang, Essential Fitness, Mental Muscle Relaxation, Deep Stretch, and Beginning Ballroom Dance are available for online registration now! Please call the Wellness Center for more details (760) 564-0096.

Click the image below to view the weekly classes for February 2024.

Monday Movie Matinee

All movie Mondays begin at 1 p.m. Movies are FREE and seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. Movies are subject to change without notice. For information about movie titles, please call the Wellness Center at (760) 564-0096.

Food Programs

The Wellness Center is a resource for food distribution and general information.  Call (760) 564-0096 Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

In partnership with FIND Food Bank, the City participates in bi-weekly food distribution (food bag/box for each household) to many of our affordable housing properties including:

• Coral Mountain Apartments
• Hadley Villas
• Vista Dunes
• Washington Street Apartments
• Wolff Waters Place Apartments

Interested parties are encouraged to call (760) 564-0096 for more details.

In collaboration with the City, FIND Food Bank continues to distribute food at the following locations and days:

La Quinta Community Park, 77865 Avenida Montezuma, La Quinta, CA 92253

• 1^st Friday of the month, from 8 - 9 a.m. Seniors age 65+ only (proof of age required).

Horizon High School, 43330 Palm Royale Dr., La Quinta, CA 92253

• 1^st Wednesday of every month, from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. All ages welcome.

Contact FIND Food Bank at (760) 775-3663 or visit www.laquintaca.gov/foodresources for more information.

X Park

The X Park is open seven days a week! The new hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 12 to 9 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Resident fees are $2 for a daily use pass and $25 for an annual pass. Non-resident fees are $5 for a daily use pass and $50 for an annual pass. Skateboards, bikes, scooters, and rollerblades are welcome! For more information, please call 760-777-7004 or visit www.laquintaxpark.com.

La Quinta Public Library:

The La Quinta Library is committed to encouraging lifelong learning by providing the people of our community with safe, no-cost activities for educational growth and recreational fulfillment. For the full complement of programs and events, check out our Facebook events page.

Library: Speaker Series

In preparation for LQ Book Fest: “An Ode to the Desert,” come join us for a presentation from the La Quinta Historical Society of ancient history of La Quinta through the 1982 incorporation of the city. Join us Friday, February 2, from 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Library: 5th Annual La Quinta Book Fest

Book Fest will be held Saturday, February 3, from 10:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Join us for our 5th Annual La Quinta Book Fest at the La Quinta Public Library! This year's theme is "An Ode to the Desert" where we will celebrate the Coachella Valley in literature. There will be a short reading, a discussion panel & a book signing with our three guest authors: Tod Goldberg, Steven Rowley, and Susan Straight!

For more information, please visit https://sites.google.com/view/lqbookfest.

Library: Love Story Book Club

Join us Sunday, February 4, at 2:15 P.M. for the Love Story Book Club. A book club featuring romantic titles that may or may not have Happily Ever After’s. February’s pick: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones.

Creation Station: Maker Craft

Maker Craft: Valentines Day Cards. Stop by the Creation Station on Thursday, February 8, from 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. to hand-make some cards for your friends and loved one this Valentines Day. All ages welcome. While supplies last.

Creation Station: 3D Printing Level 1 Class

Hey Makers! We are starting to roll out our new 3D Printing Level 1 class. If you have taken the 3D printing class previously, you are eligible for a free updated lesson on using our new Bambu Lab X-1 Carbon printers.

To schedule your class, call or email us to reserve a date and time. The class is around 1.5 - 2 hours. Call (760) 777-7088 or email lqmakerspace@laquintaca.gov

La Quinta Museum:

The La Quinta Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please check our Facebook page or call (760) 777-7170 for current program information and registration links for FREE programs. Please visit www.facebook.com/LaQuintaMuseum.

Event: Music at the Museum

Program: Geology Lecture

Geology Lecture: Learn more about our local geology in this lecture presented by Carrie DeVoe, Teri Sitton, Margo McCormick, and Carol Sniegoski. Join us Thursday, February 8, at 2:00 P.M.

Program: Fridays with Frank

Fridays with Frank: Join us for screenings of Frank Capra’s classic films! This month, we’ll watch Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (Feb 9), and Arsenic and Old Lace (Feb 23). Friday, February 9 & 23, at 11:30 A.M.

New Exhibit: From the Archives

From the Archives: Enjoy seldom-seen artwork from the archives of the La Quinta Historical Society from February 6 through March 30.

Mini Exhibit: Frank Capra

New mini exhibit in our Local History gallery: La Quinta Legends: Frank Capra. Legendary director Frank Capra’s films made the American dream come alive on the silver screen during the 1930s and 40s—and our own La Quinta may have played a part in his success! This exhibit shines the spotlight on the life of one of our city’s most celebrated residents.

The GEM Magazine - February 2024

The February 2024 GEM Magazine is available online! In this issue:

• Falling in Love with La Quinta: How One Family Left L.A. for the Gem of the Desert
• Two La Quinta Women Share Important Insights About Black History Month
• City Hosts 'Mapping Our Tomorrow' Community Workshop on February 22
• Plus Much More!

The GEM is a local publication about all the great things happening in La Quinta, California. It is produced by the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC) and distributed for free to all residents, Chamber members, and businesses in La Quinta. For previous issues of the GEM, please visit www.playinlaquinta.com.

To advertise in the GEM, please call the GCVCC at (760) 347-0676 or email: info@GCVCC.org.

FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

Not sure what to do with your Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) like used batteries, medical sharps, electronics, oil and gasoline, light bulbs, aerosol cans, and more? The City is hosting a Free HHW collection event on Saturday, February 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the City Hall South Parking Lot. For more information and what materials will be accepted, please visit www.laquintaca.gov.

Community Workshop - Save the Date

Join the City Council and City Staff for the 2024 Community Workshop on Thursday, February 22, from 5 - 7 p.m., at the La Quinta Wellness Center. The Community Workshop is an opportunity for residents to get involved and find out what's happening in the Gem of the Desert.

This is a FREE event and includes food and refreshments. For more information, please visit www.laquintaca.gov/CommunityWorkshop.

Business Assistance Links:

• La Quinta Business Licenses
• La Quinta Economic Development
• Small Business Thrive Programs
• Free Zero-to-Entrepreneur Educational Programs
• Riverside County Business Assistance NOW
• Riverside County Financial Assistance and Relief Funds

Upcoming City Meetings:

City Council Meeting

• Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 4:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers

Financial Advisory Commission Meeting

• Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 4:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers

Planning Commission Meeting

• Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 5:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers

*Meetings are subject to change. Verify the City Calendar links above for agendas or cancellation messages prior to meeting start time.

Short-Term Vacation Rentals

Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) information and the weekly STVR Active & Suspended Permit List is available on the City’s website at: https://www.laquintaca.gov/STVR.

Active STVR permit holders can access their account 24/7 to complete their monthly TOT reporting online, submit and pay for STVR permit renewals, as well as easily manage their account by using the City’s online STVR portal at: http://laquinta.munirevs.com.

City staff is available to answer any STVR questions by email at vacationlq@laquintaca.gov or by phone at (760) 777-7162.

Voter Registration

The March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election is almost upon us. Residents can drop off their vote-by-mail ballots or cast their vote in-person at any of the locations listed below.

Vote-By-Mail locations – February 5 – March 2, 2024

• La Quinta City Hall – 78495 Calle Tampico
• Trilogy at La Quinta – 60750 Trilogy Parkway

Vote Center locations – March 2-5, 2024

• La Quinta City Hall – 78495 Calle Tampico
• The Palms at La Quinta Assisted Living and Memory Care – 45160 Seeley Drive
• Trilogy at La Quinta – 60750 Trilogy Parkway

You can register to vote online through the California Secretary of State website or at any of the following locations:

• Post Office
• Library
• City and County Offices
• Department of Motor Vehicles
• Online at voteinfo.net or www.sos.ca.gov/elections

For additional voter registration information, please contact the Riverside County Registrar of Voters at (951) 486-7200 or (800) 773-8683. The City's website also has more information.

For your convenience, The HUB Online Portal is available 24/7 for permits, request inspections, search plans, and licenses, as well as pay fees. To access the City of La Quinta Online Portal, please visit: http://www.laquintaca.gov/HUBOnlinePortal.

Please contact the HUB at 760-777-7000 if you need assistance with the Hub Online Portal or would like to schedule an in-person appointment.

Business Licenses:

Apply or renew your business license by accessing online services at http://www.laquintaca.gov/HUBOnlinePortal.

Staff issued 52 business licenses and collected $3,759.00 for the week January 22^nd through January 28^th.

Permit Center:

The Hub/Permit Services is open to the public Monday thru Friday from 8:00am - 4:00pm. To make an appointment or for any questions call (760) 777-7125 or via email at customercenter@laquintaca.gov.

Staff received 106 permit applications and issued 82 permits for the week January 22^nd through January 28^th.

Permits include building construction, land use and special events, garage sales, public works encroachment, fire system installations and code compliance inspections.

Building:

Completed 79 Plan Reviews and performed 313 Inspections for the week of January 22^nd through January 28^th.

New Development Updates:

A building permit was issued for construction of a 3,460 square foot single family dwelling within the Residential Cove community.

Dune Palms Bridge Update:

** Dune Palms Road remains closed until further notice. **

The Dune Palms Road closure will continue until further notice. Please use Westward Ho Dr. and Jefferson St., or take alternate routes.

For more information, please visit www.laquintaca.gov/DunePalms or call (760) 422-3370.

Other Projects:

PMP Slurry Seal Project – Project will begin on Monday, February 5, 2024, and should be completed at the beginning of April.

Project locations will be Washington Street, between Eisenhower and Via Bolero, Monroe Street between Avenue 52 and Avenue 62, Avenida Martinez, Avenida Mendoza, La Fonda and Calle Madrid.

North La Quinta Landscape Renovation – Cactus Flower project will begin on Monday, February 5, 2024, and is scheduled to be completed at the beginning of May.

Project locations will be along Dune Palms Road, from Fred Waring to Star Flower Trail. Also, on Fred Waring from Dune Palms to 400’ West of Monticello. They will be working on four basins inside of the Cactus Flower Community. There will also be planting installations along Jefferson Street, south of Avenue 50.

Code Compliance:

• Code Compliance has inspected 48 properties, opened 21 cases, closed 21 cases, issued 5 courtesy notices, 7 notices of violation, and 86 other actions, and handled 59 phone calls.
• Code Compliance has a full-service voicemail system. The mailbox will be monitored regularly. Callers can leave their messages/requests as follows for:
• Report a Code Compliance Issue - leave a detailed message including the property address or, the specific location, the nature of the complaint, and any pertinent details relating to the reported violation. Code Compliance will investigate the concern and address any observed violations. The reporting party may contact Code Compliance at 760-777-7050 and request an update. 
• Inspection requests for a pool drain, home-occupation, or short-term special inspection, please leave a message with the permit number, address, type of inspection, and requested inspection date and time along with a name and call back number.
• For general code compliance related questions or to report a code issue, please email codecompliancemail@laquintaca.gov
• Complaints at permitted Short-Term Vacation Rentals - for an actively occurring report, please contact the STVR hotline at 760-777-7157. A resident may confirm that a specific address has a STVR permit by visiting the City’s website. 
• For animal control services, please contact Riverside County Department of Animal Services at 760-343-3644.
• For questions or to pay an administrative or parking citation, please call the Citation Processing Center at 1-800-989-2058 or visit citationprocessingcenter.com.
• For non-emergency police services, please contact Riverside County Sheriff at 760-836-3215, option 5.
• Code Compliance welcomes walk-ins but encourages to schedule an appointment. Please call 760-777-7050 to schedule.

The Finance Department provides financial management and oversight in support of all city functions while adhering to the principles of leadership, customer service, quality, integrity, and collaboration.

It is our goal to ensure that the City’s priorities and goals remain aligned with citizen input. This input is greatly appreciated and necessary to ensure citizen satisfaction. Most Finance Department information can be found on our City website at: www.laquintaca.gov; however, we continue to encourage phone calls, correspondence, or in-person visits to the Finance Department for any questions or feedback.

Financial Advisory Commission (FAC) Meeting: The FAC will have a regular quarterly meeting on Wednesday, February 7, at 4:00 p.m. For meeting details or more information on the FAC, please visit: https://www.laquintaca.gov/our-city/city-departments/finance/financial-advisory-commission.