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CITY MANAGER’S MESSAGE

By: Jon McMillen, La Quinta City Manager Spring has sprung in our beautiful La Quinta Community and thanks to our collective efforts to end the pandemic, Riverside County has moved into the red tier of the state’s color-coded reopening map. All of us at the City of La Quinta are excited to see businesses and schools welcoming people back inside with specific capacity limitations. We encourage residents and visitors to remain diligent in washing hands, wearing masks, maintaining social distancing, and getting vaccinated, when eligible.

Here are some updates on City facilities and Public Works projects:

Fritz Burns Pool - is now open, with swimming and various water activities being provided by our friends at Desert Recreation District. For a full list of programs, visit www.laquintaca.gov/FBPOOL.

La Quinta Wellness Center – The Wellness Center has reopened and is now taking appointments for gym-time, Monday thru Friday. They continue to offer outdoor and virtual classes to fitness members and non-members alike. Classes range from creative to physical wellness offerings and are available Monday thru Thursday. To reserve a workout time slot or to register for classes, visit us online at www.laquintaca. gov/WELLNESSCENTER.

Curative COVID-19 Testing – drive-up COVID-19 testing is available at the La Quinta Wellness Center. It’s quick, easy and takes 24 – 48 hours to receive results. To make an appointment, visit curative.com.

SilverRock Event Site – Construction is wrapping up on this project. The park sits on approximately 14 acres and will include approximately eight acres of walking paths, turf and landscaping. The site will also include a meandering stream with a lake, a stage area, pads for future art installations, a restroom building and ample parking. The final items to complete are landscaping around the Alongi building, and lastly starting up the pumps for the water features. We will have the event site open later this month to welcome our community to enjoy.

SilverRock Way Street Improvement Project –Construction is nearing completion. The contractor has completed the water line and sewer line testing, installed utility crossing sleeves and is ready for paving. This project will provide access to the proposed SilverRock Resort by constructing a through street from Avenue 52 to Jefferson Street. SilverRock way will be completed in time for the event site opening at the end of this month.

Citywide Miscellaneous Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvements Project - Construction is underway on this project which entails infilling missing sidewalk links to provide more access to services and public transportation. The improvements include constructing a sidewalk on the east side of Jefferson Street south of Avenue 50 and a new ADA compliant curb ramp at Avenue 47 and Washington Street. Completion is expected at the end of the month.

Washington Street at Fred Waring Drive Triple Left Turn Project - this month, you will see the finishing touches with the installation of new signal poles, paved and slurried roads, and updated controller cabinets to complete the project. The addition of triple left turn lanes on all four approaches to the Washington Street and Fred Waring Drive intersection will improve the traffic for commuters and visitors to the City.

Through a cooperative agreement with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) and the Cities of Palm Desert and Indian Wells, the project included modifying the median curb locations and reconstructing the curb, gutter and sidewalks at the intersection corners.

La Quinta X-Park - If you’ve driven past Dune Palms Road and Westward Ho Drive lately, you may have noticed the construction of the La Quinta X-Park Project.

The contractor has installed the 2-story pro shop building, graded for the larger bowls and is now grading for the retention basins. This month they will finish shaping the concrete on the north bowl, and start installing railing for the other skate features just east of the north bowl. Great progress has been made on this project, and construction is on schedule to be completed by December 2021.

As always, you can find more information on all city projects in progress by visiting www.laquintaca.gov/ CIPMap

Thank you for supporting La Quinta businesses and being mindful of others by wearing masks and following the CDC’s safety guidelines. We’re turning a corner and look forward to seeing more people out-and-about enjoying the Gem of the Desert as COVID-19 numbers continue to decline and more restrictions are lifted.

La Quinta Public Library is located at 78-275 Calle Tampico. Enjoy FREE programs for all ages! Questions? Call 760-564-4767

The library currently has limited services available. Please call 760-564-4767 for up to date information.

SPECIAL VIRTUAL EVENTS

Día de los Niños Virtual Festival Friday April 30 @ 10am - Saturday, May 1 @ 6pm

Virtually celebrate Día de los Niños and the importance of literacy for children from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Visit our special Día page to explore storytimes and songs in different languages, and more! Pick up a goody bag with a free book, craft materials, and the link to the event starting Friday, April 30 @ 10am. Bags available while supplies last or until Saturday, May 1 @ 6pm.

Among Us: A Game On! Special Event (Ages 13-17, Discord: discord.gg/SktcBce) Friday, April 16 @ 4:305:30pm

Discover the Imposter or be eliminated in this special LIVE EVENT on the LAQLibraryTeens Discord server.

Earth Day Plant Giveaway Thursday, April 22 while supplies last

For Earth Day, we’re partnering with the Riverside County Master Gardeners to make your life a little greener! Starting on April 22nd, check out any gardening/conservation book and receive a special vegetable seedling pre-planted by our Master Gardener friends. Then go online to access the growing guide for your veggie and watch the Master Gardeners repotting/ transplanting video. First come, first served, while supplies last.

In-N-Out Cover to Cover Reading Program (Ages 4-12) Runs Saturday, March 6 through Saturday, April 17

Starting Saturday, March 6, the Library is offering the In-N-Out Cover-to-Cover Reading Program to children ages 4-12. Here’s how it works: • Sign up at the Library to receive a reading log. • Read five (5) books at reading level and record it on the reading log. • A parent must sign the reading log after each five (5) books are read. • 5 books read = 1 In-N-Out certificate for one free burger • Maximum 15 books & 3 certificates per child. • Express Service is available for certificate redemption. Call to schedule a certificate pick-up time once reading logs are completed. 760-5644767

Book Club of the Desert (Ages 18+, Zoom) Thursday, April 8 @ 10:30am

This month’s book club will discuss The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett. Registration required, copies of the book are limited. Visit our Book Club Page at laquintapl.blogspot.com to register and get info.

Read the World Book Club (Ages 18+, Zoom) Tuesday, April 20 @ 5:30pm

Visit 11 countries in one year as we read translated books from around the world. In April, we’ll visit Brazil by reading Two Brothers by Fabio Moon & Gabriel Ba. Registration required, copies are limited. Visit our Book Club Page at laquintapl.blogspot.com to register and get info.

Impulse Affirmation Teen Book Club (Ages 13-17, Discord: discord.gg/SktcBce) Tuesday, April 27 @ 4:30-5:30pm

Read what interests you, then join us on LAQLibraryTeens Discord server to talk LIVE about your passion (or disappointment)! “Live from the Library” will be open 15 minutes prior to the program’s start time. Feel free to join us early to talk! For more information about this and any of our other Teen Programs visit laquintapl.blogspot.com.

ONGOING VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Super Sleuths Virtual Seek & Find (Ages 2-12, YouTube Channel) Available Wednesday, April 7 @ 6pm

Search the library (virtually, on La Quinta Library YouTube Channel) each month for objects hidden among the stacks. Select a level, download the corresponding worksheet, and fill it in as you find the hidden objects. Complete your worksheet to reveal a secret code word then call us with your secret code word and schedule a time to pick up a prize. Bonus: Decode a new secret code word each month and receive a Grand Prize at the end of the year!

Bounce & Rhyme Baby Storytime (0-18 months, YouTube Channel)

Posted 2 times per month on our YouTube Channel, parents and caregivers will learn a new baby bounce, rhyme or tickle, as well as a new baby sign to practice at home. We will also review a board book that’s available for check out!

“In the Stacks” Storytime with Miss Sara (All ages, Facebook Live, YouTube) Wednesdays @ 11:15am, Facebook Live on La Quinta Public Library’s Facebook Page

Get ready for songs, stories and lots of fun with Miss Sara during a live storytime on our Facebook Page!

Tell Me What to Read (Ages 13-17, laquintapl.blogspot.com)

Vote for the book you want the teen librarian to read this month. Polls are live on the library’s blog from the 1st to the 15th of each month. A video review of the winning book will be posted to the Library’s Teen YouTube Channel on the 30th.

LIBRARY SERVICES

Express Service

La Quinta Library is now offering Express Service for holds pickup. Here’s how it works: 1. Call the library at 760-564-4767 or go online to www.rivlib.net to place a hold request. 2. When you receive a notification that your hold is available, call the library to schedule a pick-up time. 3. Arrive during your designated pick-up time and call the Library for further instructions. 4. Make sure to have a face covering with you as you must wear one while picking up your items. 5. Return materials to outside book drops only. La Quinta Library Express Service hours: Monday – Thursday, 10am – 7pm, Friday and Saturday, 10am – 6pm, and Sunday, 12pm – 4pm

Book Bundles - Personalized Recommendations Not sure what to read next? Let your La Quinta librarians help! Fill out the form, tell us about your reading preferences, and we’ll pick a handful of books for you. Visit https://laquintapl.blogspot.com/p/expressservices.html to fill out the form. You can also fill out the form if you need AR books for your kids! Once notified that your items are ready, you can schedule a time to pick them up through our Express Service.

La Quinta Public Library | 78275 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 | 760-564-4767

LA QUINTA MUSEUM

77885 Avenida Montezuma La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 777-7170

CURRENT ONLINE EXHIBIT

Stitching California: Fiber Artists Interpret the State’s People, Life, and Land

Please visit facebook.com/LaQuintaMuseum for a link to this exciting online exhibit! Stitching California showcases an exciting collection of art quilts that interpret the complexities of the Golden State. PROGRAMS For information and registration links for our FREE programs, please visit facebook.com/LaQuintaMuseum/events

Wednesday, April 14, 12 noon: Brown Bag TED Talk Zoom Hangout

Let’s enjoy a TED talk together, and then discuss! This month, we’ll watch “the history of human emotions” by Tiffany Watt Smith.

Thursday, April 15, 1pm: Zoom Lecture: Women Behaving Badly…for Good

Don’t miss this presentation and Q&A with Dr. Priscilla Porter, as she honors women who braved the heat and dust of the desert in pursuit of a better life for all who live here. This lecture is part of the Desert Lecture Collaborative series, where your favorite desert museums bring engaging content to you at home!

Tuesday, April 20, 1pm: STITCH Zoom Show and Tell

This Zoom get together is a great time to meet with friends old and new, share what you’ve been working on, and get inspired for your next project!

Thursday, April 29, 4pm: Good Books Zoom Discussion

This month, we’re reading Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler. A limited number of free copies are

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Online registration available at https://laqwebtrac.laquintaca.gov For more information, please call (760) 564-0096.

(Creative Wellness) Outdoors available at the Museum, call 760-777-7170 to request Line Dancing (limited attendance) one. 5:30 - 6:30pm (Physical Wellness) Virtual Sculp Fit Core (Fitness Members) 4 – 5pm T/TH Stretch & Restore (Fitness 6:30 - 7am M/W Members) (Physical Wellness) Outdoors Essential Fitness 8:30 – 9:15am T/TH Mat Pilates 11am - 12pm M/TH Tai Chi Chuan 9 - 9:45am T/TH

Yoga 4 - 5pm M/W

AARP Tax Services – Drop-off / Pick-up - Wednesday

FREE Federal and California State Tax assistance offered by appointment. Must have all documents. Please call 760-564-0096. First call first serve.

Coachella Valley Community Tax Services – Curbside - Friday

FREE Federal and California State Tax services will be offered by Volunteers. Simple tax forms based on gross income of 66K or less. All necessary documents are required at the time of registering for your appointment. Tax appointments can be made on Fridays at 8:00am by calling the La Quinta Wellness Center at 760-564-0096.