CITY MANAGER’S MESSAGE

By: Jon McMillen, La Quinta City Manager

The first two months of 2023 are in the books, and soon we will be marking the first day of spring.

If you are a La Quinta resident who loves to play golf and haven’t yet bought your SilverRock Resort Resident Card, the cards are now available only at the Wellness Center.

Cards may be purchased from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; and from 8 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of each month (November-April only).

SilverRock Resort Resident Cards are $150 per person for three years, and allow residents discounted green fees, as well as discounts at the pro shop and SilverRock Grill.

For more information, please call (760) 564-0096.

Happy Anniversary to X Park

This month also marks the first anniversary of the X Park opening on March 20, 2022. If you haven’t checked out La Quinta’s newest park – the Coachella Valley’s largest competitive skate park facility with three bowls, concrete pump track, and more – please do.

This facility is for skateboarders, BMXers, and scooter riders at all skill levels and ages, including wheelchair and adaptive athletes.

For La Quinta residents, the cost is $2 for a day pass or $25 for a yearly membership. Non-residents pay $5 for the day or $50 for a one-year membership. Find more information, including hours, special events and how to register for lessons, by visiting LaQuintaCA.gov/xpark or call (760) 777-7004.

Other Upcoming Events

La Quinta Art Celebration

Thursday – Sunday, March 2 - 5 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily

Location: Civic Center Campus

The award-winning La Quinta Art Celebration returns for its traditional March event, featuring 200 artists from all over the world, musical entertainment and a variety of food and drink vendors. For tickets and additional information, check out the La Quinta Art Celebration website at LaQuintaArtCelebration.org.

Full Moon Hike

Wednesday, March 8 / 7 - 10 p.m.

Location: La Quinta Cove Trails parking lot

Friends of the Desert Mountains is hosting a family-friendly, easy 3-mile full moon hike. Space is limited so tickets and reservations are required along with a suggested $5 per person tax-deductible donation. For tickets and more details, visit DesertMountains.org/calendar.

Star Party with Volunteer Astronomers

Wednesday, March 8 / 7:30 - 10 p.m.

Location: La Quinta Cove Trails parking lot

Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer astronomers will set up their telescopes for a “star party.” Registration begins 14 days prior to the event. A suggested $5 per person tax-deductible donation is appreciated and encouraged to support the nonprofit organization’s volunteer programs. For more information, visit DesertMountains.org or call (760) 862-9984.

Mission LQ: Rocket Launch

Saturday, March 11, 8 - 10 a.m.

Location: Monticello Park

The La Quinta Model Rocket is the perfect opportunity for beginners and seasoned rocketeers to build and launch small-powered rockets in a safe and controlled environment. The City will provide all the materials needed, but you are welcome to bring your own model rocket. This event is fun and free for ages 6 and up. For more information, please call (760) 777-7093.

Art on Main Street

Saturdays, March 11 & 25

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: Main Street, Old Town La Quinta More than 100 artists – many of them local – show and sell their work in all mediums. These are the final two Art on Main Street events for the season.

Concert in the Park

Saturday, March 18 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Location: SilverRock Park

The BEATUNES will bring the music of The Beatles to SilverRock Park for the next free concert in the Concerts in the Park series, sponsored by the City of La Quinta. The BEATUNES perform music from the early days of the Fab Four to the final recordings of “Abbey Road.” Bring your chairs or blankets, food, and non-alcoholic beverages. There will also be food truck vendors on site. Find more information at PlayInLaQuinta.com.

Certified Farmers Market

Sundays / 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Main Street in Old Town La Quinta Come load up on the freshest locally grown and produced fruits, vegetables, eggs, flowers, honey, gourmet chefprepared foods, one-of-a-kind Artisan goods and more.

City Updates

Jefferson Street Slurry Seal Project

The City of La Quinta, in coordination with the City of Indio, has begun work on the Jefferson Street Slurry Seal Project with anticipated completion in early April. There will be intermittent lane closures and possible traffic signals placed in red flash along Jefferson Street. Please allow for extra travel time and consider using alternate routes while the slurry seal improvements are completed.

Dune Palms Bridge

Construction on the all-weather bridge at Dune Palms Road, over the stormwater channel, has begun with expected completion in early 2025. Dune Palms Road remains open during construction, with reduced speed limits in the construction zone and traffic control when necessary. A bypass lane is being constructed so the bridge can be built one half at a time. At completion, the 480-footlong all-weather access bridge will include two vehicle travel lanes in each direction;

8-foot-wide bike/golf cart paths in each direction; 6-foot-wide sidewalk in each direction; and a near 10-foot-long raised center median. Check LaQuintaCA. gov/dunepalms for project updates and to register to receive updates by email or text. Email info@DunePalms.com with any questions or concerns.

Landscape Renovation Improvement

The landscape renovation contractor at the Desert Club, Sierra Del Rey and Marbella developments started in December and is scheduled to continue through the beginning of April. The improvements entail converting turf to desert landscape. Renovation will also include wall cleaning and painting.

March 2 - 5, 2023

Exclusive to La Quinta Residents*

Bring this ad to The Logo Shop inside West entrance of the event to receive a complimentary poster valued at $30.

*Posters subject to availability

La Quinta Civic Center

Thursday - Sunday • 10 AM – 5 PM DAILY

Information: info@scopeevents.org • Phone: 760-628-7770

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