Archive for April, 2009

First Friday & 1st Anniversary of the La Quinta Museum

Friday, April 24th, 2009

05/01/09

4:30-6:30 p.m.

La Quinta Museum

Come and celebrate the 1st anniversary of the La Quinta Museum!!!!

It has been 1 year since the opening of the La Quinta Museum and the First Friday event this month is in celebration of this important anniversary. It is also the dedication of the mural completed recently by artist, Andre Blanche. His mural depicts the rich history of La Quinta from early times to current days.

The City of La Quinta invites you to join in the celebration on May 1 for the First Anniversary Celebration. The Desert Symphonette will perform a variety of musical selections from classic to contemporary, which will sure to please audiences of all ages!

Lots of fun for the entire family including live animals from the Living Desert, a face painter and a very special cake.

FRIDAY, MAY 1ST
4:30 TO 6:30 PM
FREE

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History of the La Quinta Cove & Casitas - May 2 2009

Saturday, April 18th, 2009

History of The La Quinta Cove and Casitas
Discovery of untold stories…Date:     May 2, 2009
Time:       10:45am-12:30pm
Cost:       FREE
Speaker: Maggie Gordon, Author
To register for this program or for more information please call (760) 564-1283.

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Extra, Extra read all about it!

Monday, April 6th, 2009

Rosemary Hendler & Vera Thaxton are now coming together to put out a “new & improved” La Quinta Historical Society Newsletter.  A special thanks to this new team for helping us go forward.  Be sure and watch your mailboxes for the May Newsletter!!!

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April 21, 2009 Hacienda Del Gato Tour (Traditions Country Club) Members Only Tour

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

Date:  4/21/09

Time:  9:00 am - noon

Place:  Meet at 9:00 am at the La Quinta Museum

Cost:  Free

This is a Members Only tour.  If you would like to join the La Quinta Historical Society, please print the Membership Registration form and join us for this and many other events!

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La Quinta Legends - April 16, 2009

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

Thursday at the La Quinta Museum from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. “La Quinta Legends”. Victoria Bailey will be speaking about and signing her book, “La Quinta Legends”.

The book “La Quinta, Legend In the Making” is a tribute to the City’s 25th Anniversary of its’ incorporation and history dating back to the turn of the 19th century. The book is about those who had the infinite vision to shape the community from it’s humble beginnings to where it is today as one of the courtry’s premier communities.

The La Quinta Legends Book Panel is composed of individuals who have lived in the desert and La Quinta and have made a difference in the community.

This event is hosted by Victoria Bailey, Publisher, Desert Springs Publishing.

The topics and panel members are as follows:
Art Montoya - Agriculture and Farming
Kay Wolff-Early development and incorporation
Judy Vossler-La Quinta Hotel and golf
Louise Neeley - Point Happy Ranch
Tom Kennedy - Indian artifacts and Martinez rock slide
Stanley Sniff - Desert Club
Gayl Biondi - Development of the book

This is a FREE event from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at the La Quinta Museum, 77885 Montezuma, La Quinta

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