Notable Nuggets

Noteworthy Nuggets This Month’s

Paint Your Own Pottery

Create custom holiday gifts by painting your own pottery at Old Town Artisan Studios. There is a large inventory of pottery options with a vast selection of pieces from Santa mugs to ceramic ornaments. All materials are supplied so simply choose your item, paint your unique design with underglazes and pick it up in 7-10 business days once it is done being fired in the kiln. Available Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last seating at 3:30. Call ahead if making reservations for parties of 4 or more people. All ages are welcome, but adult supervision is required for ages 12 and under. Cost is determined per piece, with most items being in the $15-$20 range. More Info: OldTownArtisanStudios.org

Creation Station Gingerbread Contest

Local youth are encouraged to enter the 3rd Annual Creation Station Gingerbread Contest by December 12 for the chance to win prizes in the following age divisions: Beginning Builder – ages 7 and under; Junior Builder – ages 8 to 17; and Master Builder – ages 18 and older. Categories include Traditional Gingerbread Houses, Fictional Inspired Gingerbread, Famous Landmarks and Works of Art. Creation Station is La Quinta’s MakerSpace program in partnership with the City of La Quinta and the Riverside County Library System. This program is located inside of the La Quinta Public Library and is for hobbyists, students and educators. Email contest forms and photos to lqmakerspace@laquintaca. gov. All winners will be announced December 16 on social media. For Forms and More Info: https://bit.ly/3Us5Ydo

Kitchen Pail Welcome Kit

SB 1383 establishes targets to achieve a 75 percent reduction of the statewide disposal of organic waste by 2025. Organic waste includes both food waste and other green waste, such as yard trimmings. Effective January 1, 2022, all California residences and businesses will be required to separate organic waste from other trash and non-organic recyclables participating in an organics collection program. Burrtec is working with its cities including La Quinta to provide programs for residents and businesses to comply with the requirements of this legislation in 2022. Contact Burtecc to request your Kitchen Pail Welcome Kit, which will help you separate out your food scraps as you dispose of them. Your kitchen pail will be delivered on your next service day. More Info: Call Burrtec Customer Service at (760) 340-2113 or email customerservice@burrtecdesert.com