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| ENTRAVISION ANGELIQUE ONTIVEROS | DESERT ARC CHRIS LITTLE | DESERT JET DOUG MOTZ | MOTZ-RUSIN INSURANCE AGENCY ERIC MOSSER | CHARLES SCHWAB MIKE WILLIAMS | CAPITIS REAL ESTATE STEVE WEINER | COLDWELL BANKER MICKEY JUMAPAO | ISERVE LENDING Chairman’s Message .......................................... 4 Noteworthy Nuggets ......................................... 5 Last Month of the Season for the Certified Farmers Market .................................... 6 La Quinta Boy Inspires Others as Nation’s #1 Junior Wheelchair Tennis Player .......................... 8 City Pages ................................................... 10 Point Happy Spotlight: El Patio Restaurant ................. 14 Rapport International Furniture Selects La Quinta for New Concept Store ..................................... 21 3
As we enter the month of May and we have survived the snowbird season and the music festival season, we look forward to entering into the locals favorite season, summer! Now is the time to support our local businesses and restaurants.
I want to take a moment to reflect on the progress the La Quinta Chamber has made, along with the opportunities that lie ahead.
I am pleased to report that our recent events and initiatives have been successful in promoting local businesses and connecting members with valuable resources. From networking events to educational seminars, we have been able to provide our members with the support they need to grow and thrive.
Looking ahead, we have several exciting things planned for the coming months, including ribbon cuttings at Beautiful Day restaurant and Desert Wine Shop, as well as our ongoing efforts to promote local businesses. Go to our website to keep up with all the latest happenings: GCVCC.org.
As always, I encourage all of our members and prospective members to get involved and stay engaged. I look forward to seeing you around town!
After sitting vacant for the past 10 years, the iconic restaurant space that was once Clint Eastwood’s Hog’s Breath Inn in Old Town La Quinta is alive once again thanks to Chris and Anita Chmielak –longtime residents of the La Quinta cove and owners of the popular restaurant, RD RNNR.
The couple has moved RD RNNR from its original location on Main Street into this more expansive restaurant space with a beautiful second-floor patio overlooking Old Town La Quinta.
After working in the Coachella Valley’s restaurant industry for more than 20 years, the Chmielaks opened RD RNNR in 2019. The restaurant is known for local farm-to-table ingredients, refreshing craft cocktails and a well-balanced selection of hops and rotating craft taps in a casual and hip vibe.
More info: PlayInLaQuinta.com
Need some help purging as part of your spring cleaning projects? On May 13, two events in La Quinta offer residents the opportunity to clear out old documents and used oil.
From 7-11 a.m., bring up to two file boxes of documents requiring shredding to the City Hall North Parking Lot. This service is free for La Quinta residents and businesses (proof of residency or a business license is required). The City has partnered with Burrtec to provide this shred event.
Between 9 a.m.-noon, a used oil/oil filter recycling event will be held at AutoZone in La Quinta. Bring up to 5 gallons of used motor oil per vehicle (and oil filters) and receive up to two free new filters, a shop rag and a funnel per household, while supplies last. The event is sponsored by CalRecycle and is organized by CVAG.
The La Quinta Summer Golf Experience, formerly known as the La Quinta Summer Golf Tour, is a great way for golfers to play at some of the finest courses in the Coachella Valley. This 13week golf program allows participants to pick and choose from a list of participating courses.
The program includes men’s and women’s divisions, and awards will be presented to the top finalists in both divisions at a special banquet on August 26. You do not need to be a La Quinta resident to take part in the Summer Golf Experience.
Each date of play starts with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start time, and greens fees vary depending on the course. The cost to participate is $45 through May 7, and $60 beginning May 8 (course fees are additional, and are listed on the website).
More info: LaQuintaCA.gov
tasty bites and beverages by a variety of vendors and other unique items. The market runs from October through May each year, and is in its last few weeks of the season – with the final Certified Farmers Market being held May 28, 2023, until it reopens in the fall.
This family-friendly experience has something for everyone to enjoy, from the freshest locally-grown produce, flowers, eggs and honey to gourmet chef-prepared foods and one-of-a-kind artisan goods. Get to know local producers and farmers who bring their harvests each week – all grown within about 100 miles of the Coachella Valley.
• Locally-produced food like – fruits, vegetables, honey, flowers, eggs and fresh orange juice
• Food vendors serving – salsas and guacamole, sandwiches, biscotti, pastries and other sweets, yogurt, cold-pressed juice, fresh pastas, empanadas, Mediterranean foods, tamales, seafood and more
• Artisans featuring – dog apparel, sustainable home goods, handmade jewelry, dog treats, skincare, candles, soaps, hats and accessories, watercolor cards, baby clothes, wood cutting boards, knife sharpening and more
While you’re there, stroll Old Town La Quinta’s boutiques and stay for brunch or lunch at one of the several restaurant options lining the streets.
Stop by the Certified Farmers Market between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. each Sunday through the end of May before it returns
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Over the past six years, Charlie Cooper has not only discovered a passion for tennis and success on the court, but he has also become an inspiration for others who may have similar health issues and think sports are prohibitive.
“That’s my goal for life, is to inspire young kids, maybe with disabilities or without disabilities, that no matter how hard things might be in your life, you have to push through and work hard,” said Charlie, who is 15 years old and the No. 1 nationally ranked junior wheelchair tennis player.
“I hope to be an inspiration for my fellow classmates and to all my friends … to not give up even when things might be difficult for you to overcome,” said Charlie, a La Quinta resident and freshman at Xavier College Preparatory High School in Palm Desert, where he is on the tennis team.
Born with spina bifida – a birth defect in which a developing baby’s spinal cord fails to develop properly – Charlie wears leg braces to walk.
Being able to play or compete in sports was something Charlie had believed from an early age he would not be able to do. “But I’m in my own league now and I’m able to compete just like anyone else,” Charlie said.
His life was changed by a trip to the guitar store to buy strings when he was 9 years old. It was there that he met another youth with the same health issue who told him about wheelchair tennis and clinics offered at Indian Wells Tennis Garden. He began playing competitively about two years later.
“I never thought of my disability as being a downside or keeping me away from something, but now I see it as a benefit.
I get to inspire others and I have more opportunity with a disability,” Charlie said.
His first visit to the clinic at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden was also his first time ever using a wheelchair, said Charlie. It was hard at first learning to use the chair and coordinating movements to connect with the ball.
“But my parents really wanted me to keep going with it, and I was happy just being able to move like that and trying something new. It brought joy just being able to play a sport,” he said.
Wheelchair tennis is played on regulation-sized tennis courts with no equipment modifications. The rules are the same except wheelchair players are allowed up to two bounces, if needed, to return the ball.
It was at the clinic in Indian Wells that Charlie first met his coach D’Wayne Begay, a certified United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) instructor who devotes his time to working with wheelchair players.
Begay is also the tennis pro at Silver Sands Racquet Club in Palm Desert and holds weekly clinics for wheelchair players at Fritz Burns Park in La Quinta. Charlie is his youngest player. Charlie “is such a pleasurable personality. He’s kind. Everyone I talk to says Charlie is a wonderful man,” Begay said, one Saturday morning in March when Charlie came out to Silver Sands for practice before heading to Baton Rouge for a tournament. “He can beat everybody. He hits hard. … I see some big things for him.”
In addition to Begay’s coaching, Charlie was assisted by top-ranked and longtime wheelchair tennis player Todd Hanover.
Because there are so few wheelchair tennis players locally, most of Charlie’s opponents, including those he plays with and against through Xavier, are stand-up players who don’t have mobility issues.
“We just started our season and I’ve been playing a few matches against some standup tennis players, and I’ve won a few already,” Charlie said. “So far, I’ve had good experiences playing against them and they’ve all enjoyed playing against me.”
Charlie has competed in tournaments around the world, including the Cruyff Foundation Junior Masters tournament in Tarbes, France, in January. His parents Brent and Shannon Akins Cooper travel with him, giving their support and encouragement.
“They continuously push me to do the right thing, to be respectful, and are always there to comfort me” when anxiety sets in over a match or anything in life, Charlie said.
He has the support of his Xavier teammates as well. Charlie’s dad shared on Facebook a video of the team cheering him on before the Cajun Classic in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The Cajun Classic, held in March, is one of the most competitive wheelchair tennis tournaments in the world. Charlie won. Locally, Charlie played in the Indian Wells Wheelchair Tennis Championships in April where he lost hard-fought singles
Charlie was among the players kicking off the historic integration of junior wheelchair tennis into the USTA Boys’ 18s National Championships in Kalamazoo, Michigan, in August. Charlie and three other junior wheelchair tennis players competed in a round-robin exhibition event alongside the ablebodied event.
Charlie won the event with a perfect 3-0 round-robin record, losing just eight games in six sets. His goals include playing professionally and competing in the 2028 Paralympics in Los Angeles. Most of all, he wants to continue to be a role model for others with disabilities, showing there are opportunities in sports.
and doubles matches against some of the top ranked players in the world.
Charlie sees each match as an opportunity to become a better player and to promote the sport of wheelchair tennis.
“The sport has continued to develop over time,” he said, with about 200 juniors in the country today, though not all play in tournaments. But they play in the sport “which is big for the game since just a few years ago there were maybe 15 at most. So, it’s gone far, and now we (the juniors) just got integrated into the US Open. It was a great experience last year, and it brought lots of exposure to our sport,” Charlie said. There are thousands of tournaments throughout the world for wheelchair tennis, big and small, and all Grand Slam tournaments now include wheelchair tennis with prize money, he said.
“I don’t put that much pressure on me to prove myself, I just try to work as hard as I can and use my disability as an ability, because you get one life and you’ve got to live the best of it and work to inspire others. That’s the right thing to do,” Charlie said.
More information about wheelchair tennis and tournaments is available through the U.S. Tennis Association at USTA.com. More information about clinics at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden is available by calling the pro shop at (760) 200-8200.
By: Jon McMillen, La Quinta City Manager
Happy 41st birthday to our City, incorporated on May 1, 1982. I hope everyone was able to make it to our Community Picnic on April 29 to help us celebrate the start of another year.
May is also a time to remember U.S. military personnel who died while serving our country. Always observed on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day this year is May 29, and City Hall will be closed.
A ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. at the Coachella Valley Public Cemetery, 82925 Avenue 52, in Coachella.
Residents attending the 2022 Community Workshop listed additional public safety cameras as a top priority, and several new locations are planned that include parks.
Fifty-nine public safety cameras were installed in 2021 at all intersections throughout the City and at some City facilities including City Hall. The cameras cannot pick up sound, facial recognition or license plates and are not placed in residential areas.
Among the proposed locations for phase two is the top of the Cove where seven cameras are planned to be installed at the trailheads, parking lots, picnic, and restroom areas where vandalism and graffiti have occurred.
Other proposed locations are:
• Maintenance and Operations Yard: 3 cameras at the modular office building, visitor parking and main vehicle gate.
• La Quinta Park: 3 at the skate park, the children’s playground, and the fitness area.
• Adams Park: 2 cameras.
• SilverRock Park: 4 cameras.
• Eisenhower Park: 1 camera.
• Velasco Park: 1 camera.
Fiber installation is also proposed at Eisenhower Drive from Calle Sinaloa to Calle Tampico, and Avenida Montezuma,
from Eisenhower Drive to the La Quinta Museum and the City owned parking lot at Avenida Bermudas.
The estimated cost for phase two is just over $1.2 million. Funding in the amount of $1.8 million for phase two was appropriated in the 2022-23 fiscal year budget for Capital Improvement Plans (CIP).
Staff presented the proposed locations to the City Council in a study session on March 21, and will return for another study session in May before issuing requests for proposals.
A public hearing will be held by the City Council before taking final action on camera locations. A date hasn’t been set for that.
More information about the public safety camera system is available at the City’s website, LaQuintaCA.gov/publicsafety, including an FAQ and option to provide feedback.
Concerts in the Park featuring L.A.vation
Saturday, May 6, 7-9 p.m.
Location: SilverRock Park, 51900 SilverRock Way
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.
Shred Event
Saturday, May 13, 7-11 a.m.
Location: City Hall North Parking Lot
The City of La Quinta, in partnership with Burrtec, is offering a free document shred event for La Quinta residents and businesses. Proof of residency or business license will be required. Participants are limited to two file boxes per car.
Used Oil & Used Oil Filter
Recycling Event
Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m.-noon
Location: AutoZone, 78792 Highway 111
Bring up to 5 gallons of used motor oil per vehicle and oil filters to AutoZone and receive up to two free new filters, shop rag and funnel per household, while
supplies last. The event is sponsored by CalRecycle and organized by CVAG.
Certified Farmers Market
Sundays through May 28 / 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: Main Street, 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. PLEASE NOTE: The last Farmers Market before the summer hiatus is May 28. The market will return in the fall.
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. Construction crews are continuing work on the east side of the bridge. A bypass road has been constructed with one lane available in each direction. Barriers separate a dedicated pedestrian and cyclist lane from vehicles. The public is encouraged to continue to follow the temporary traffic control directions through the work zone. Check LaQuintaCA.gov/dunepalms for project updates and to register to receive updates by email or text.
City-Wide Miscellaneous ADA Improvements
Construction is underway to reconstruct curb ramps, sidewalks and driveways on various intersections along Avenida Montezuma to bring them to current code.
Civic Center Activities Promenade
Construction is beginning on the Civic Center Activities Promenade within the Civic Center Park. Improvements will include table tennis and cornhole.
City-Wide Slurry Seal Project
Construction is beginning on a City-wide slurry seal project that is part of the five-year Pavement Management Program. Work areas include a portion of the Cove, Desert Pride neighborhood, Desert Club Drive, a portion of Seasons neighborhood, and Dune Palms Road south of Highway 111.
CV Link
The main pathway through La Quinta is near completion. There are connectors, including Washington Street, that will be done after festival season. The lights and the decomposed granite for walkers and joggers also need to be installed. CV Link is a planned 40-mile, multi-modal pathway for cycling, walking, jogging and low-speed electric vehicles such as golf carts that will run through much of the Coachella Valley. La Quinta’s portion of CV Link is about 2 miles and runs along the south side of the Whitewater channel levee from Washington Street to Jefferson Street, where a promontory point and bridge over the La Quinta storm water channel link the City with Indio’s portion of CV Link. The lead agency on CV Link is the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG), which is overseeing construction and covering the cost of the $100 million project.
Online registration available at https://laqwebtrac.laquintaca.gov
For more information, please call (760) 564-0096.
OPEN COURT TIME AT LA QUINTA BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
Desert Recreation District (DRD), the Boys & Girls Club, and the City of La Quinta have partnered to offer the following activities: Volleyball on Tuesdays & Thursday and Basketball on Wednesdays through May. Time: 7 - 9 p.m. (Doors open at 6:45 p.m.) All ages (13 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult). Fee: $5 daily drop-in, or $30 for an 8-visit Express Pass. For more information, please call DRD (760) 564-9921.
Every Sunday, family members gather to spend time with one another and share a delicious meal, including the El Patio family. What started as family brunch evolved into a passion for sharing recipes with others. Wanting to share, the owners of El Patio started the restaurant for others to have their own experience with food, family and friends.
What began as a small business transformed into the expansion to a larger setting. Beginning with Felipe’s, El Patio followed – providing an authentic Mexican experience all without booking the flight.
Bringing a little bit of home into the patio, you will find Tlaquepaque-inspired ambiance and bright colors welcoming you in for a Mexican dining experience. With the theme of family in mind, El Patio epitomizes the motto “mi Casa es su casa” (my home is your home) in an effort to bring everyone together over delicious food, drinks and ambience.
As a family-run and owned business, generations of recipes have been passed down from tacos and salsas to mole. However, with a modern Jalisco flare, the owners have transformed their recipes into meals all can enjoy. You’ll find dishes inspired by Guadalajara classics and Puerto Varallata favorites, as the El Patio family hopes to bring you a little bit of
their home country to all those dining in their La Quinta location at the Point Happy center.
El Patio’s goal is to share their love for their culture and food in a setting where all can enjoy. Begin with a classic Jamaica margarita, while sharing a tacolgado with your guest. While enjoying the beautiful La Quinta weather, join in on the fun with the El Patio mole, a recipe that originated from the family’s grandmother herself. To end the night in a true celebratory style, order the churro cart – which brings the fun of a classic dessert to an elevated level of cuisine.
Make yourself at home at El Patio, and take a little vacation in Mexico – all while remaining in La Quinta. Bring
family, friends – and pets – to be a part of Sunday brunch, which started it all. El Patio welcomes you for breakfast, lunch and dinner, where the ability to step into Mexico is only minutes away.
EL Patio is located at 78370 Highway 111 in La Quinta. For information, call (760) 423-6666.
The Point Happy Shopping Center offers a variety of dining options, services and wellness facilities for La Quinta residents and visitors alike. From getting a pedicure and taking a yoga class to making a stop for ice cream and enjoying a wine tasting, this commercial complex has a great mix of businesses worth exploring.
We offer different wines by the glass daily featuring unique, affordable selections from around the world!
Stop by for tastings every Tuesday and Friday at 4:30 p.m.
La Quinta Public Library is located at 78-275 Calle Tampico. Enjoy FREE programs for all ages! Questions? Call 760-564-4767
Please Note: The Library will be closed Monday, February 13, for Lincoln’s Birthday and Monday, February 20, for Washington’s Birthday.
May the 4th | Ages 13+
Thursday, May 4 @ 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
In-Person
Saturday, May 6 (Encore) @ 2 - 4 p.m.
In-Person
Come to the La Quinta Library for an interactive viewing of “Star Wars: A New Hope!” There will be scripted lines for the audience to shout, props to use during the film, and snacks. Seating is limited, so be sure to arrive early to claim your spot.
The Pagemasters’ Book Club | Ages 18+
Thursday, May 11 @ 5:30 p.m.
In-Person or Zoom
Join the newest traditional book club that will read a wide variety of SciFi and Fantasy titles throughout the year. In May, the discussion will surround A History of What Comes Next by Sylvain Neuvel. See the Reference Desk to register, copies are limited.
Comic Exchange | Ages 13+
Saturday, May 13 @ 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
In-Person
Do you have old comics and manga that you don’t know what to do with? Are you looking for new books to read? Join the La Quinta Library for the first Comic Exchange! Bring your old volumes and trade with others for something “new to you,” pick up FREE books from the Library, and enjoy a comic book reading from the owner of Comic Asylum, CHICKS.
Sensory Hour | Ages 0 - 12 years
Monday, May 1 & 15 @ 10:15 a.m.
In-Person
Sensory activities to promote the development of motor skills as well as socialization amongst peers. Sponsored by Friends of the La Quinta Library.
Anime Zone | Ages 13 - 17
Saturday, May 6 @ 11:30 a.m.
In-Person
Enjoy random anime with friends. Commentary encouraged!
Writer’s Block | Ages 18+
Sunday, May 7 @ 1 p.m. | In-Person Meet monthly with other local writers to explore the various aspects of creative writing. Participants will be able to share and critique their work with the group.
Love Story Book Club | Ages 18+
Sunday, May 7 @ 2:15 p.m. | In-Person ‘Happily Ever Afters’ not guaranteed in this traditional book club featuring romantic titles. May’s pick: Bloom by Kevin Panetta. See the Adult Reference Desk to register and to ask about available copies. *Registration required
Bring Your Own Baby (BYOB) Book Club | Ages 18+
Thursday, May 11@ 10:15 a.m.
In-Person
Parents and caregivers, no need to find childcare! Bring your baby/toddler while you enjoy this morning book club and meet, discuss and socialize with other adults. A volunteer will be present with activities for toddlers while adults discuss May’s book, Dial A for Aunties, by Jesse Q. Sutanto. *Registration required
Chess Club | All Ages
Thursday, May 11 @ 4 p.m. | In-Person Players of all levels welcome! Hosted by the Coachella Chess Club.
Read the States | Ages 13 - 17
Saturday, May 13 @ 11:30 a.m.
In-Person or Zoom
Travel to a different state every month through YA Fiction. Then, join for in snacks and goodies while discussing the book. In May, the group will be visiting Alaska by reading The Smell of Other People’s Houses by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock. Visit the Library to check out a copy. *Registration required
Page Turners Book Club | Ages 18+
Thursday, May 18 @ 10:30 a.m.
In-Person or Zoom
In May, discussion will surround The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan. See the Adult Reference Desk to register. Copies are limited.
(Anti) Bored Games | Ages 13 - 17
Saturday, May 20 @ 11:30 a.m.
In-Person
Chinese Checkers: Be the first to race all of your pieces across the board!
It’s a Library Birthday! | All ages
Saturday, May 27 @ 12 p.m. | In-Person
Register your May birthday and let the library throw the birthday party! Our once-a-month library birthday party will include games, crafts and stories geared to create a safe, fun, all-inclusive birthday experience. Members of the community are encouraged to come and celebrate May birthdays. Sponsored by Friends of the La Quinta Library. *Registration required
Impulse Affirmation | Ages 13 - 17
Tuesday, May 30 @ 5:30 p.m. | In-Person
New time! Reader’s choice. Discuss in-person or online at bit.ly/LAQTeensDiscord
Maker Craft: Star Wars Day Popsicle
Bookmarks | All Ages
Thursday, May 4 @ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
In-Person
A long, long time ago, in a MakerSpace far, far away...
Makers will paint their own Star Wars inspired bookmark. Make a bookmark honoring the best princess in the galaxy, a smuggler and his furry co-pilot, an old Jedi master or a custom lightsaber. May the Force be with you! This program is free of charge.
After School Printers | Grades K-8th
2nd and 4th Friday, starting May 12 @ 3 - 5:45 p.m. | In-Person
It’s the official return of After School Printers! Are you a Maker under the age of 14 and want to 3D Print something? Join the After School Printers program to make your 3D Printing dreams come true. Complete our RSVP request form and a MakerSpace technician will work with you on getting your file printed on the second or fourth Friday of the month. This program has a filament fee.
RSVP request form:
https://bit.ly/3Ma6prj
Please Note: The La Quinta Library will be closed on Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day
As programs are subject to change, please find the latest information on FREE programs at Facebook.com/ LaQuintaMuseum/events.
Friday, May 5 & 19, 1-3 p.m.
Sketchbook Journaling
77885 Avenida Montezuma La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 777-7170
The La Quinta Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm. Admission and programs are FREE
New Exhibit
The Newest Americans: New Citizens Reflect on What America Means to Them On exhibit through: July 22, 2023
The journeys, hopes, dreams and concerns of 29 new U.S. citizens come to life through vivid color portraits and personal stories. The Newest Americans encourages visitors to see the United States and the immigration process through the eyes of new citizens representing over 20 countries of origin. All photos were taken and interviews conducted in the moments immediately prior to and following two naturalization ceremonies. This exhibit by Sam Comen (photography) and Michael Estrin (reporting) is produced in partnership with The California Museum and traveled by Exhibit Envoy.
La Quinta Legend: Dorothy Arzner
Explore the life of this Hollywood trailblazer, Dorothy Arzner. She was the only woman director during the “Golden Age” of Hollywood, with the largest body of work of any woman director to this day. A groundbreaker in the film industry, she also “broke ground” here in La Quinta, building a home that she shared with her partner, Marion Morgan.
Get in touch with your inner artist with sketchbook journaling. Basic supplies provided.
Tuesday, May 9 & 23, 1-3 p.m.
STITCH Fiber Arts Group
Bring your fiber project to work on while you meet with friends old and new, share what you’ve been working on, and get inspired for your next project.
Wednesday, May 10, 1 p.m.
TED Talk Hangout
Enjoy a TED Talk on the big screen, and then discuss! This month, watch “A Mother and Son United by Love and Art” by Deb Willis & Hank Willis Thomas.
Saturday, May 13, 1-3 p.m.
Genealogy Meet-Up
Are you interested in your family tree? Are you a beginner or an expert in all things Genealogy? Come join this discussion and collaboration.
Tuesday, May 16, 11 a.m.
Take a Break with Huell
Join in for an episode of Huell Howser’s California’s Gold on the big screen. This month, Huell takes viewers to a special reunion between Nita the Elephant and the trainer who raised her.
Thursday, May 25, 3 p.m.
Good Books in the Gallery
This month’s reading is Digging to America by Anne Tyler. Women Trailblazers of California by Gloria Harris and Hannah Cohen. A limited number of free copies are available for book club participants, call (760) 777-7170 to request one.
Friday May 26, 3 p.m.
La Sobremesa Cultural
La Sobremesa un programa en español para el disfrute cultural, cada último viernes de mes, a las 3 p.m. ¡Acompáñanos el día Viernes 26 de mayo y hablemos sobre la historia del “Cinco de Mayo” y lo que significa celebrarlo aquí!
Rapport International Furniture has been a landmark for modern furniture in Los Angeles since 1946. It recently expanded to La Quinta, opening a Rapport2Go Outlet last month.
“La Quinta was an easy choice for our new concept store, Rapport2Go Outlet,” said marketing representative, Laura Utter. “We have a lot of loyal and longtime Rapport Furniture customers in La Quinta and we’re so pleased to bring this store to them as well as prospective new customers.”
Furniture veteran, Peter Skaaning, bought the company in 2011 and has spent the last 30 years transforming his passion for modern furniture into a business empire that allows others to experience the power that a beautiful room can have.
As an expert craftsman trained and certified in his native Denmark, Peter identifies pieces and brands all over the words that are unique and of highlevel quality. Rapport International Furniture has retail locations in La Brea,
Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert in addition to the new outlet concept in La Quinta.
The idea behind the Rapport2Go Outlet showroom is to promote a variety of items at specially reduced prices that are available due to volume buys of one-ofa-kind items and discontinued items. All categories of the home are represented in the showroom, including sofas, sectionals, dining sets, sideboards, mattresses, coffee tables, wall artwork, area rugs and outdoor pieces, as well.
Rapport2Go is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 12–5 p.m. Sunday and closed Monday and Tuesday. It is located at 44125 Jefferson Street in La Quinta. Call (760) 205-3070 for more information or go to RapportFurniture.com.
Riverside County Child Support provides services to parents and guardians of minor children. Every child needs financial and emotional support. Every child has the right to support from both parents. Our services are available regardless of marital status or income.
• Obtain a new child support/medical support order if you don’t have one from the court.
• Keeping case records
• Processing and tracking child support payments
• Enforce spousal support orders (if part of existing child support order)
If you already have a child support court order and need help enforcing that order, we can help!
• Establish parentage
• Locate absent parents
• Other county and community resources referrals available
• Convenient 24/7 access to your case/account information via Customer Connect
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MLa Quinta, California
“Our Rapport2Go Outlet, at Jefferson Sqr in La Quinta, offers incredible deals from the of home décor of the fine Rapport/Natuzzi stores ... We cover all categories from Dining room furniture, Outdoor furniture, sofas and sectionals, Modern Art, lots of rugs and more. There are “last ones” there’s dents and nicks, there’s volume buys. Your chance to get the Rapport/Natuzzi quality….. some with small imperfections, but with huge discounts! Shop Today!” (Pick up right there or delivery services are offered)” 44125
