La Quinta Gem April 2019

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APRIL 2019

Festival season 6 Chairman’s Message 7 Business Profile: Aspen inMillsLQ

6 Chairman’s Message 7 Business Profile: Aspen Mills 8 Holiday Shopping in La Quinta 10 A City of Holiday Cheer

8 Holiday Shopping in La Quinta 10 A City of Holiday Cheer

Business Profile: European Wax Center Page 7

Features Chairman’s Message

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Business Profile: European Wax Center

10 La Quinta City Picnic Celebration!

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9 Taste of La Quinta

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What’s Happening in Old Town

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Workers’ Comp Loss Control Checklist

A Win for Defunct, Undissolved Businesses

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City

23 Fly Over LQ: A Kite Experience Is a “Cadillac” Plan Right For Your Budget

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Desert Sands Unified School District

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Desert Ad Fed

New Member Spotlight

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The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC) was created in 2016 in cooperation with the former Coachella, La Quinta, Cathedral City and Indio Chambers, along with the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians and Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians. It enhances and significantly improves the way businesses interact with each other and the community in the entire Coachella Valley. As a Regional Chamber, the GCVCC delivers services and benefits to its members on a scope not seen before in the area.

GCV LA QUINTA CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeff Fishbein, Chairman | Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Steven Weiner, Treasurer | National CineMedia Ray Dominguez, Secretary | Lamar Outdoor Advertising Doug Motz| Motz-Rusin Insurance Agency Mike Chapa | Fairway Independent Mortgage Alex Negron | Webbix Media Karen Lambrose | Envoy Mortgage Liz Bucio | Leap Marketing

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Chairman’s Message

Submitted by: Jeff Fishbein, Chairman | Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage As “the season” winds down it is time again to bid our beloved snow birds safe travels as they migrate back to their permanent residences.

Their annual patronage of La Quinta’s restaurants and shops is greatly appreciated by both the small business owners and the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce. We look forward to them returning to their winter retreat in our great city for many years to come.

With spring in full swing, we now welcome a different group of voyagers to La Quinta and our beautiful valley.

They come in search of fun in the sun at our world-famous music festivals – Coachella and Stagecoach – at the Empire Polo Grounds.

This festival season brings the local economy an infusion of income through hotel and home rentals and purchases at local businesses and restaurants. Oh, and did I mention the people watching value?

Priceless…

The Coachella Festival originated in October of 1999, following a 1993 Pearl Jam concert at the same venue. The location was originally chosen due to a boycott of Ticketmaster locations.

As a result, Pearl Jam validated the site’s ability to host such an enormous event and that concert was the spark that ignited the flame that is now

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Coachella. One of the largest festivals in the world, the event features artists from many genres of music performing on multiple stages over two weekends in April.

The success of the Coachella Festival led AEG-owned concert promoter Goldenvoice to create the Stagecoach Festival in 2007. It is the highest-grossing festival centered on country music in the world and its inception expanded the music festival to three consecutive weekends of music, food, craft cocktails and brews, art, and glamping here in our beautiful valley. It’s not too late to get your wrist bands for one of these incredible festival weekends so that you can enjoy all the culture and musical entertainment they have to offer.

I hope to see you out and about…

Jeff Fishbein is a REALTOR with the desert’s leading Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Jeff has tremendous success in helping home sellers and buyers with a 5 Star rating on Zillow. com. Jeff’s motto is COMPETENCE, KNOWLEDGE, and RESULTS. Jeff is also very active in La Quinta, serving as the past and current Chairman of the GCV La Quinta Chamber of Commerce and sits on the Executive Board of Directors of the CVRM.

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Business Profile: European Wax Center Submitted by: GCVCC Staff

European Wax Center opened its doors seven years ago in La Quinta and has been an active and supportive part of the community ever since. European Wax Center is a national waxing franchise with over more than 700 locations nationwide including La Quinta and Palm Desert. The only service offered is waxing—and they are really good at it! They believe that revealing beautiful skin is the first step to revealing your best self. After a day of pampering at one of the centers, the team doesn’t want you to just walk out… they hope you strut out.

With two locations in the desert, La Quinta center services the east side of the valley while the Palm Desert center serves the west side. These waxing centers are convenient for guests and offer hair removal and waxing for men and women. The centers are very modern, with clean, private treatment rooms. Guests can may pay for their services as they go or purchase packages that will help them save over time.

The difference in a European Wax Center experience is the proprietary comfort wax used. The combination of this special wax and the four-step process ensures you are as comfortable as possible from start to finish. All of their wax specialists are licensed professionals that go through an extensive in-house training program. They and are the best at what they do. European Wax Center also offers the Strut 365 portfolio of products. The products help guests reveal and maintain their beautiful skin every day.

Try a European Wax Center treatment today! Every new guest receives a complimentary wax service so you can see the difference for yourself! Keep things in line and let them pamper you.

Learn more about the different treatment services and products offered at the European Wax Center La Quinta by visiting www. waxcenter.com/ca-la-quinta .

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Taste of La Quinta Submitted by: GCVCC Staff

The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of La Quinta and the GCV La Quinta Chamber of Commerce are proud to present Taste of La Quinta, an evening of food, jazz, and drinks.

Taste of La Quinta will be held in the La Quinta Civic Center Park located at 78495 Calle Tampico, in La Quinta Cove. Event admission is $25 and is open to the public. The event will be Thursday, April 4 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The public will have the opportunity to come out and “taste” a bit of La Quinta, from food samples, to local brews to music in the beautiful Civic Center Park.

Live entertainment will be provided by Jazz Artist Jasmine Tommaso & The Jasmine Tommaso Group. From Rome, Italy, Jasmine has performed in jazz festivals worldwide including the Umbria Jazz Festival (Italy), The Lucca Jazz and Selinunte Jazz Festival (Italy), and The Watts Towers Jazz Festival (Los Angeles).

Food samples will be provided by local restaurants El Ranchito Restaurant, Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill, Tuscano’s & Brewquinta, with a special food presentation by our Sponsor Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino.

Craft beer samples will be provided by local brewery Brewcaipa/Brewquinta, additional wine and beer available for purchase.

Join us for a relaxing evening in the Gem of the Desert. For more information visit us at tastelq.com, or call the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce at 760.347.0676.

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La Quinta City Picnic Celebration!

Submitted by: GCVCC Staff

Celebrate the City of La Quinta’s 37th birthday with family, friends, and neighbors! There will be non-stop entertainment, activities for the kids, snacks, refreshments, and plenty of giveaways.

This year’s City Picnic will feature performances by the La Quinta High School Wind Symphony, High Hopes Dance Troupe, and the Franklin Elementary Choir. The Coachella Valley Water District will bring out the water trailer for guests to fill their water bottles. The Rotary Club will serve complimentary hot dogs. Fun for kids includes a bounce house and an inflatable obstacle course.

If you want to indulge a little more, pack the picnic basket with fresh fruits, lunch snacks, and refreshing Arnold Palmers. If you don’t feel like cooking but want to celebrate, feel free to pick up a lunch to go from one of the great La Quinta lunch spots: Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill, Fisherman’s Market, La Quinta Baking Co., Aspen Mills, or Chúla Artisan Eatery.

City of La Quinta History: La Quinta is nearly surrounded by the Santa Rosa Mountains and is located in the Coachella Valley. When the Colorado River changed its course five hundred years ago, the east Coachella Valley flooded, creating the freshwater Lake Cahuilla. You can still see the lake’s water line today along the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains.

The first scheduled trains began operating between Los Angeles and Indio in 1876. La Quinta’s climate was ideal for growing exotic dates, sweet corn, Bermuda onions, and Thompson seedless grapes.

As travel to the desert became easier, Los Angeles residents began making trips to the area. When La Quinta incorporated on May 1, 1982 it was named for La Quinta Resort, which had been established in 1926. The City of La Quinta is booming with a growing population of year-round and seasonal residents.

City of La Quinta Fun Facts: • La Quinta has 25 golf courses, 16 parks, and several miles of biking and hiking rails • Most of La Quinta sits 52 feet above sea level.

• The median age of La Quinta residents is 45.6 years old • Average temperature is 75 degrees • Average rainfall is less than 5 inches annually • Official Bird: Gambel’s Quail (Lophortyx gambelii) • Official Flower: Purple Sand Verbena (Abronia villosa) • Official Tree: Smoke Tree (Dalea spinos) Don’t miss the party! Mark your calendar and join us in celebrating our beautiful city.

Date: Saturday, April 27, 2019 | FREE for all ages Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Location: La Quinta Civic Center | 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta CA 92253

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New Murals in La Quinta Submitted by: GCVCC Staff La Quinta is home to the #1-ranked fine art festival in the nation, the seasonal Art On Main Street experience in Old Town La Quinta, and a well-established Art in Public Places Program. Around the city art projects can be seen—some are built into everyday objects like bridge railings and bus stops, some stand out as guides and directional markers through the city, while others are tucked away to be found as you stroll down paths and trails.

A recent project funded by the public art program is new exterior murals being painted

by John Cuevas on the La Quinta Library wall and on the Frontier wall. The mural at the Library is called Volta and is considered one mural even though there are two sections that don’t physically connect. This mural may be seen from Calle Tampico near the Library sign and in front of the Library facing the parking lot.

John Cuevas is an artist that lives and works in Palm Desert, Los Angeles, and Oceano California. His work includes paintings created in his studio, site-specific installations, and murals. Volta follows an organic eminence from the brain symbols to shape and fracture the architecture into its surroundings. The brains are supposed to be both symbolic and devotional, text and process.

Volta is located at the La Quinta Library, so the books integrated into the mural create a connection to the location. Some exceptional books and authors have been integrated into the mural, including: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, Sunstone by Octavio Paz, Kindred by Octavia Butler, and Collected Works by Yayoi Kusama.

The mural feeds off the exquisite surroundings. The Santa Rosa Mountains exude deep blackberry purples against a cotton candy pink sky at sunset. The many colors of the sky throughout the day are represented; brilliant dawn, clear blue, and mysterious dusk. Even the mid-summer sunshine – the unique warm desert golden backdrop – bursts through the mural in an energetic way. All of these endemic colors were methodical choices for the artist. Cuevas shared that when he was painting the mural, as passers-by recognized the “desert colors.”

Cuevas also shared his engagement with people as he was working: “Working on a mural is vastly different than painting in my studio. It becomes a live set just like a musician has. I feed off the public’s energy—people honk, kids yell “I love your drawing!,” people park and snap pictures. Overall the people are incredibly supportive. It’s so inspiring that people get enthused enough to yell it out of a moving vehicle. I love it! The energy is electrifying. I think of it as a current, like an electrical current or voltage. Cities like La Quinta that invest in public murals invest in a conduit of creativity and inspiration. The murals get weaved into the social fabric of the everyday. The title of this mural is Volta for this exact reason. I want to tap into the already existing creative energy that runs throughout the City of La Quinta.

Volta acts as an amplifier of this creative wave.”

To see the new mural, visit La Quinta Library: 78275 Calle Tampico, La Quinta CA 92253

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What’s Happening in Old Town?

Submitted by: Old Town La Quinta

Spring 2019: Coachella Style This cool, comfortable, casual clothing ensemble from Tarah Jade boutique is perfect for Coachella. Jeans come in blue as well as white with varied accents such as the torn detail shown on the left.

Choose from a variety of batik-style, print and ethnic-embroidered tops and on-trend bamboo and embroidered handbags to create an easy outfit change for each day of the festival. Or pair tops and accessories with ruffled or wrap skirts. Of course, these looks are spring and summer favorites to wear anywhere!

NEW – Shop Vintage at Art 925 Love vintage style? A combination of old and new collectibles? Then Art 925 is for you! A wide selection of vintage jewelry and new, imported sterling designs for festival fashion accessories is only the beginning. Literature Lovers are finding a great collection of classics, some antique, from Homer to Shakespeare to Oscar Wilde. Vintage home accessories, fine art and the unexpected rare find are waiting for you at Art 925.

Festival Hair Fashion!

Alanakara Aveda Salon experts say get curled, braided or teased into your festival hair dream! Whether you’re dancing to one of your favorite Coachella headliners or boot scootin’ to one of your favorite country music artists at Stagecoach, try a new look selected especially for you. Make reservations early while space is still available.

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April is the last month to enjoy our outdoors Certified Farmers’ Market and Farmers’ Market brunches at Solano’s Bistro and The Grill on Main. Chef Solano and Chef Brett Maddock enjoy cooking with fresh, market ingredients and pairing them with the best mimosas and Bloody Mary’s in town! The Farmers’ Market is closed on Easter Sunday, April 21rst.

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City Manager’s Message By: Frank J. Spevacek, La Quinta City Manager Greetings! As always, there is a lot going on in La Quinta this month, and it’s my pleasure to tell you about some of the special events and public works taking place.

Please mark your calendar now for the City of La Quinta Picnic on April 27th at Civic Center Park celebrating the 37th birthday of our City. This event is free and begins at 9 AM. Residents are welcome to join us at City Hall for a viewing party to see a video feed from the Public Safety Cameras pilot program. These viewing parties began in March and continue through April at 9 AM Tuesdays and 4 PM Thursdays.

Also free and going on now is a display of murals at La Quinta Public Library. Please see the story later in this issue for details.

Construction has begun on the SilverRock resort and mass grading will be ongoing, which may occasionally impact golf play on our stunning Arnold Palmer Classic Course.

This May we expect to begin construction of the Eisenhower Drive Retention Basin project, which will improve drainage and storm water retention near the intersection of Eisenhower Drive and Avenida Fernando. The basin will collect runoff from the intersections of Eisenhower Drive/ Coachella Drive and Eisenhower Drive/Avenida Fernando, and accept overflow from the Legacy Villas development.

After the recent rainfall we experienced on Valentine’s Day, I think we all have a renewed appreciation for projects of this kind.

The La Quinta Village Complete Streets project is focused on making roadways safer and more accessible to pedestrians and bicycles in the La Quinta Village. We received $7.3 million in funding for construction through a state grant called the “Active Transportation Program” and the project will construct five roundabouts in the Village area (Tampico/ Bermudas, Tampico/Desert Club, Tampico/Eisenhower, Eisenhower/Montezuma and Bermudas/52 Sinaloa).

Phase 1 is anticipated to begin in June along Calle Tampico.

This project will include landscaping improvements and will reduce Calle Tampico, Calle Sinaloa/Avenue 52 and Eisenhower Drive from four lanes to two. The City will install

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additional drainage infrastructure as part of this project to further alleviate flooding that occurs in the Village. Also expected to begin in June, the Dune Palms Road Widening Project will increase Dune Palms Road from two to four lanes from Black Hawk Way to the northern approach of the future Dune Palms bridge.

The 2018/19 Pavement Management Plan (PMP) improvements include more than 245,000 square feet of pavement rehabilitation on Avenue 52 between SilverRock Way and Jefferson Street. The project will grind the existing pavement, install a new layer of pavement, and include minor pothole hole repair and striping improvements on Blackhawk Way. Look for this to begin in May and be completed by July.

We want your input! The City of La Quinta is preparing a Highway 111 Corridor Area Plan to guide future improvements and create vibrant places that are attractive to investors, competitive for businesses, livable for residents, and exciting to visitors. A three-day intensive planning session will be held April 24, 25, and 26 to share ideas and to inspire a vision for future development of the corridor. We want your participation! Please visit HWY111LQ.com for details.

As always, the entire staff at the City of La Quinta is honored to serve you.

Garner Valley Hike with Philip Ferranti | April 6 8:45 AM | Meet at Art Smith Trail Parking Lot (Hwy 74) 4-5 Mile Hike | No Dogs Please Full Moon Hike | April 19 7 PM | Top of Cove Parking Lot | Must RSVP @ 760.568.9918 No Dogs Please Boo Hoff to Bear Creek Loop | April 20 9 AM | Meet at Top of the Cove parking lot 2-3 Mile Hike | No Dogs Please

For More Information Visit: www.laquintaca.gov

Wellness Center Happenings Family Hospice Care, Adult group meets on Fridays from 9:00 - 10:00am Your local adult bereavement support group is open to all who have experienced the death of someone close. Support is free of charge in a non-religious, safe and caring

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environment. First time attendees please call Family Hospice Care office at 760.674.3344 to register.

Look Who’s in the Lobby “Senior Planning Council of the Desert,” Tuesday, April 9; 10am – 12pm.

Help seniors, their caregivers, and their family with resources that provide clear solutions to difficult problems.

Caregiver Workshop; April 9 – June 25; 5pm - 7pm.

Are you a family member or a friend caring for an older adult? Are you a caregiver who needs support and resources?

This program is a series of 12-week 2-hour workshops one time per week. Free program offered by Riverside University Health System-Behavior Health, through the Mental Health Services Act. Please call 760-863-7891 for registration.

Community Services

Online registration available at www.laquinta.ca.gov For more information, please call (760) 564-0096

Creative Wellness Ballroom Dance (Beginning)

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6 – 7pm (4/12)

La Quinta Voices (Choir)

Sixty-five Piers of the West Coast; Wednesday, April 10; 11am - 12pm Motor cyclist-journalist Koz Mraz will take you on a visual journey from Pier to Pier starting from the southerly most Imperial Pier near Mexico, to Taylor Dock at the Canadian Border. Reserve your seat at 760-564-0096.

Intellectual Wellness

Legal Consultation, Thursday; April 18; 1:30pm - 3pm Family law, real estate, estate planning and civil matters can be discussed during a one on one free consultation offered

by Desert Legal Aid. Please call for appointment 760-5640096.

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La Quinta’s Got Talent -Multigenerational Talent Show; Friday, April 19; 6pm - 7:30pm Our show features local talent ages 7 to 100 plus. Let us entertain you (as our audience) and let us make you smile during this fun engaging FREE community event. Doors open at 5:30pm.

Genetic or Hereditary Cancer; Monday, April 22; 11am – 12pm.

Dr. Donahue will have information on determining if you have gene markers that put you at risk for genetic or hereditary cancer. You may qualify for a free Genetic Cancer Screening. This free lecture is offered with your health in mind. This free lecture is offered with your health in mind.

Reservations please by calling 760-564-0096.

Desert Oasis Ukulele Strummers FREE Concert, April 26; 2pm.

Featuring Music from The Great American Songbook with songs by Irving Berlin, George and Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter and others, as well as a little Country & Western, a Few Newer Tunes and Topped off with a Touch of Hawaiian!

Come enjoy. No reservations required.

Medication Interactions Revealed; Monday, April 29; 11am – 12pm.

Are you experiencing less than optimal results from prescribed medications? Dr. Donahue provides information on why this may happen and what you can do about it. You may qualify for a FREE Pharmacogenomics test. This free lecture is offered with your health in mind. Reservations please by calling 760-564-0096.

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RENTALS Having an Event? We’ve got you covered!

The La Quinta Wellness Center is available for private rentals!

This facility is perfect for your wedding reception, birthday party, company gathering, banquet, neighborhood event, family reunion, or other social event. The multi-purpose room has a capacity of 200 and includes tables and chairs for up to 200 people. An elevated stage and dance floor are included; large kitchen is available for additional fee.

Call (760) 564-0096 for more information and pricing.

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Composting in Small Spaces: Master Gardener Talk (Ages 18+) Tuesday, April 23 @ 11am Food scraps and yard waste together make up about 30% of what we throw away. Making compost keeps these materials out of landfills where they release methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Learn how to create a self-contained compost to fit your space with Jerry L’Hommedieu of the UCCE Master Gardeners.

It’s Your Library La Quinta Public Library is located at 78-275 Calle Tampico.

Enjoy FREE programs for all ages. Call (760) 564-4767 for hours.

Día de los Niños Festival (Ages 2-12) Registration starts @ 1pm Saturday, April 27 @ 1:30pm - 3:30pm Come celebrate Día de los Niños and the importance of literacy for children from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

This event will showcase three different cultural backgrounds with story times in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language. We’ll also have crafts, snacks, a goodie bag including a free bilingual book and finger puppets, and door prizes! Each year, we will showcase different languages and cultures so be sure to come this year so you don’t miss out on these unique Storytime experiences. Come join in the fun as we read, read, read!

Functional Medicine: Treating the Whole Person Sign up: 760-423-4855 or reservations@eisenhowerhealth.org Thursday, April 11 @ 4pm Functional Medicine is a way of practicing medicine that puts you in the driver’s seat in your journey for whole health.

Learn about the pillars of health and how a functional approach to your health can impact the course your chronic disease takes.

Classics Book Club (Ages 18+) Registration required Saturday, April 13 @ 10:30am A Room with a View by E.M. Forster Teen Movie Marathon (Ages 13-17) Wednesday, April 17 @ 12pm – 5:30pm Which is Worse? You decide! Come in for a Marvel vs DC double feature during Spring Break. Debate to follow, activities and snacks included.

Planet-Friendly Family Night (All ages) Wednesday, April 17 @ 5pm Bring the family for an Earth Day-themed story time followed by a craft activity using recycled material.

Let’s reduce, reuse, and recycle!

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Tech Skills: Microsoft Word Basics (Ages 18+) Registration required. Limited to 9 participants.

Thursday, April 25 @ 4pm - 6pm @ La Quinta Wellness Center Participants will learn to create, format, and save documents in Microsoft Word. For computer users with intermediate keyboard and mouse skills.

For a full list of programs & events, visit www.facebook.com/laquintapl/events.

SilverRock Resort 2019 La Quinta Annual Residents Golf Tournament The La Quinta Annual Residents Golf Tournament will be played on the Arnold Palmer Classic Course at SilverRock Resort on Sunday, April 21st. Sign-ups are at the SilverRock Golf Shop; deadline is April 17, 2019. The cost of the event is $80 per person which includes golf, BBQ lunch, gift bag and other prizes to be awarded. The event will be a best-ball two-person team event. There will be a Men’s, Ladies, and a Mixed (1 Man & 1 Lady) Division. The tournament begins at 8:00 a.m. with a shotgun start and registration beginning at 7:00 a.m... Please call the golf shop for more details 760-7778884.

Walk the Rock SilverRock continues the popular 9-hole “Walk the Rock” program this month. Currently, golfers are able to walk and play golf starting at 4:00 p.m. The fee for La Quinta residents with valid La Quinta Resident Cards is $20 (juniors under the age of 17, $10). The fee for non-La Quinta residents is $40. Please contact the golf shop for reservations at (760) 777-8884.

La Quinta Resident Rates Beginning April 17, 2019, La Quinta Resident Cardholder Rates will decrease to $49. La Quinta Resident accompanied guests will receive 30% off the posted rate of $85 Monday-Thursday and $105 Friday-Sunday beginning April 17, 2019.

La Quinta Resident Cards La Quinta Resident Cards are issued and renewed at the SilverRock Resort golf course administration trailer open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and the first Saturday of every month from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

It is located in the SilverRock Resort parking lot. For more information, please call (760) 771-1669.

The SilverRock golf course is located at 79-179 Ahmanson Lane (off Avenue 52). For general questions, please call (760) 777-8884.

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Explore Your Museum The La Quinta Museum is located at 77-885 Avenida Montezuma.

Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(Closed on Sundays and Mondays).

Admission is free! Call (760) 777-7170 for more information.

Exhibit: Postcards From Mecca The California Desert Photographs of Susie Keef Smith and Lula Mae Graves, 1916-1936.

On exhibit January 15 - May 11, 2019.

Programs and Events STITCH Every Tuesday 1– 3 pm Bring your own project to work on. Be inspired and share with fellow quilters, knitters, needle pointers and weavers.

Culture Fix Art: Emily Kincaid Thursday, April 18, 2019 5pm Join us for our Culture Fix Art Talks for a look into the inspiration and process of local artists. This month, Emily Kincaid will share her journey from Detroit police officer to mixed media artist.

Let’s Talk Tuesday, April 23, 2019 10am Ready to de-clutter your life? Executive coach Jason Culbert will share organizational ideas, tips and habit replacement routines to have a more organized life style.

Lunch Break with Huell Wednesday, April 24, 2019 12 noon Take an amazing break with Huell Howser! Bring your lunch and enjoy an episode California’s Gold on the big screen. This month, we’ll watch “Tahquitz Canyon: the canyon, waterfall and restoration project.”

Culture Fix Last Thursday Concert: David Macias Thursday, April 25, 2019 5pm Back by popular demand-- don’t miss the guitar rhythms and high energy performance of David Macias!

The La Quinta Museum is active on social media. Please follow us on Facebook, twitter and Instagram for all of the latest happenings.

La Quinta Museum Coloring Club for Adults Every Friday 1-3pm Basic supplies are provided.

Mah Jongg Every Saturday 10am-1pm Crak! Bam! Dot! Come and play at the Museum. This is not a class with an instructor, but all levels are welcome.

Preschool Storytime with Miss Beth Wednesday, April 3, 2019 10am Fun for our younger friends with songs, stories, and a craft!

Good Reads in the Gallery Thursday, April 4, 2019 4 - 5pm This month, we’ll discuss Postcards From Mecca edited by Ann Japenga and Warner Graves.

Brown Bag TED* Talk Wednesday, April 10, 2019 12 noon Enjoy a TED Talk on the big screen and join the discussion following the showing.

Bring your lunch and bring a friend.

This month, we’ll watch “3 Kinds of Bias Shape your World View” by J. Marshall Shepherd.

Culture Fix Film: Desert Dreams Thursday, April 11, 2019 5pm Screening of Thomas Wiewandt’s award winning film Desert Dreams, an immersive experience celebrating five seasons in the Sonoran Desert. Free tickets available at Eventbrite.com PAID ADVERTISEMENT

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Tequila and Taco Fiesta is an upbeat event that will bring an authentic fiesta and unique flavors from some of La Quinta's finest restaurants. There will be tequila tastings and tacos at a special price all while enjoying mariachi music in the heart of Old Town.

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BEGINNING JUNE 2019 | LA QUINTA VILLAGE For detailed information on this project please visit www.laquintaca.gov/completestreets

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In general, the State of California presents some unique challenges when it comes to its tax code. In fact, nonconformity has become the norm when it comes to federal vs. California tax law. That being said, California did take an unusual step this year to help business owners who have closed their businesses.

Because a business entity (C-corporation, S-corporation or LLC) is a function of the state in which it originates, the IRS has left the closing of these entities to be a state function. In order to fully end the lifecycle of a business in California, the final income tax return needs to be filed, assets and liabilities need to be dealt with, and the dissolution documents need to be filed with the Secretary of State.

If these steps are not completed, the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) would continue to assess the annual $800 minimum tax along with penalties and interest until the business completes the dissolution process. In many cases, the business owners would assume their entity was closed down and would ignore or not pay the $800 minimum tax that

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Fortunately, as of January 1, 2019, California allows for the administrative dissolution of qualified corporations and LLCs that are not doing business in California and/or have been suspended by the FTB. As part of this process, taxpayers are no longer required to pay all back taxes in order to dissolve. Assembly Bill 2503 provides for either a voluntary or an involuntary administrative dissolution. To effectuate a voluntary dissolution, the entity must have ceased doing business in California, filed all necessary tax returns up until the time of cessation and not have any assets remaining in the business.

By allowing business entities to be completely shut down and administratively dissolved, California has eliminated the catch-22 which often existed where a business had no money, yet was required to pay significant taxes, penalties and interest to fully close the lifecycle of their business.

There are some particulars to this program which are too detailed to get into in this article, so if this situation pertains to you, we would be happy to assist you.

Jason A. Schneider, CPA, is a partner at Osborne Rincon CPAs and jointed the firm in 2008. He has been in public and private accounting for over 17 years. Osborne Rincon is one of the oldest and most respected full-service accounting firms in the Coachella Valley. To learn more, call (760) 777-7805 or go to www.

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Desert Sands Unified School District By: Kerry Sperber, Local Control Accountability Plan Coordinator for Desert Sands Unified School District In 2013, California State Legislature approved Governor Brown’s plan to establish the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). The new formula to fund schools eliminates the old practice of restrictive funding for specific purposes. As a result, all local education revenue now comes in two allocations: 1) a base grant that is the same for all school districts and intended to serve all students, and; 2) additional supplemental and concentration funds allocated based on the number of students in the district who are English-language learners, low-income, and foster youth. To support the implementation of LCFF, the Legislature required districts to develop a Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) as part of the process. The LCAP presents goals, improved services, actions, and spending plans aligned with California’s priority areas.

Desert Sands has always valued input from diverse stakeholder groups including parents, students, teachers, administrators, community leaders, and school board members developing a comprehensive strategic plan. In June 2014, the Board of Education approved our district’s first LCAP bringing the benefits of a more flexible,

equitable, and transparent way to fund its schools.

The LCAP provides an opportunity for Desert Sands to share our story on how, what, and why programs and services are selected in supporting our students to become college- and career-ready.

The annual process for developing our local plan takes place January through April with the Desert Sands LCAP Advisory Committee which includes parents, students, employees, and community members who examine results and consider current conditions as we revise, strengthen, and extend our multi-year plan to improve outcomes for all students. Moreover, different stakeholder groups are provided an opportunity to respond in person at their school, district leadership meetings, and parent advisory meetings.

Throughout the school year, parents, staff and community members have the opportunity to discuss different topics with the Superintendent at Bailey and Coffee chats, scheduled during the school year at various coffee locations throughout communities in DSUSD. Information provided through committee meetings, community forums, and surveys help inform a draft describing

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actions and services addressing the students in Desert Sands. The draft LCAP is presented to the Board of Education for the first read, also allowing for public comment in May. In June, the Board will have a final read and approve the new Desert Sands Local

Control Accountability Plan.

Kerry Sperber is the Local Control Accountability Plan Coordinator for Desert Sands Unified School District.

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Fly Over LQ: A Kite Experience Submitted by: GCVCC Staff

Let’s go fly a kite, up to the highest height! Everyone is welcome to join the Fly Over LQ on Saturday, April 6 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at Monticello Park.

This local event is free and open to all ages. Do you have a really unique kite you haven’t flow in ages? Bring it! If you don’t have a kite, that is okay. A craft table organized by La Quinta Library and the SCRAP Gallery will be on site with all the tools and materials you need to create your own masterpiece.

SCRAP Gallery will provide examples and information on different types of kites that have been used throughout history. Kite flying is great fun and easy once you learn some of the basics.

Did you know there are different types of kites for different winds? Deltas, Diamonds, and Dragon kites fly well in light-to-medium winds. Box kites and stickless Parafoil kites fly better when the wind is a little stronger. Some general rules for flying kites: Wind that is too strong or too light is difficult to fly in. Medium wind offers the most fun and is easily noticeable when leaves and bushes start to move gently.

Flying Space should be a clear, open area. Stay away from roads, crowds of people, power lines, and airports. Open fields, parks, and beaches are great for flying kites — the more room you have, the more line you can let out.

No Storms. Never fly in rain or lightning.

Kites come in many shapes and sizes, but kites for beginners have the same basic seven-part structure:

1. Kite Sails – made of light and strong material, often very colorful nylon.

2. Spine – strong, light and straight.

3. Cross Spar – made of the same material as the spine and supports the diameter of the sail.

4. Bridle – at least twice the length of the kite; a short bridle will not fly well.

5. Line – lightweight material like cotton or nylon works best; keep tension on the kite at all times.

6. Kite Spool – similar to a fishing line swivel, this helps the flier bring a kite in and out safely.

7. Kite Tail – help with friction in the air.

Kite fliers know there are lots of options and things to take into consideration when flying a kite, but the basics of getting your kite to fly are: Hold your kite up by the bridle point and let the line out. If there is sufficient wind, your kite will begin to fly up. Let the kite fly away from you a little, then pull in the line as the kite points up so it will climb. Repeat this until your kite gains the altitude necessary to find a good steady wind.

The sky is big enough for everyone! Join the fun and fly a kite at Fly Over LQ. Date: Saturday, April 6, 2019 | FREE for all ages Time: 8:00 am to 10:00 am Location: Monticello Park, La Quinta CA 23

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Is a “Cadillac” Plan Right For Your Budget By: Randy Foulds of Foulds & Feldmann Health Insurance Agency Insurance is all about risk.

Risk transference means paying someone else (an insurer) to bear the risk of property or monetary loss.

The more risk you transfer to an insurer, the more they will charge you.

Take the Medicare Supplement F plan for example. Many consider this the “Cadillac” plan, the very best coverage you can get. In an F plan, you are transferring all of your out of pocket costs (deductibles, co-pays and co-insurance) for any Medicare covered benefit, to the insurer. The insurer now bears all the risk. So your premium will be the highest of all Medicare standardized plans. But is that a wise choice?

In a lesser plan, you retain some risk, but your premium is lower.

On a G plan for example, you pay the annual Part B deductible. That deductible is $183 for 2019 but, it can change.

The deductible amount is set by Medicare, not the insurer. The premium however, tends to be significantly lower than the F plan.

For example, if the G plan premium is $50 per month less, you would be saving far more annually than you would be spending in out of pocket costs. In this case, your retained risk of $183 is a smart move

because it saves you $417 annually ($600 premium savings minus $183 out of pocket). The premium difference between the F and G plans varies for many different factors, but generally, we see a significant savings.

Why do insurers offer this knowing you would be saving money? The G plan was designed by Medicare, not the insurers. An extensive study showed that many people were over-utilizing their Medicare benefits if they had an F plan, since this meant they had absolutely no share-of-cost. On a G plan, since you would bear the cost of the first $183 out of pocket, the theory is you would utilize fewer benefits, and go to the doctor less frequently.

Whether that is the case or not, most seniors save significantly after switching to the G plan.

It’s like having the Cadillac, plus money left over for gas!

This is not meant to be insurance advice, simply general knowledge. For further information contact a licensed health insurance agent in your area. Randy Foulds of Foulds & Feldmann Health Insurance Agency is a licensed agent and a senior health specialist in la Quinta. license #0G69218.

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Finders Thrift and Vinyl Finders Thrift and Vinyl is not your typical thrift store. Located across from Old Town La Quinta, they carry a wide array of unique treasures, jewelry, home decor, vintage stereo gear, small furniture, and vinyl records. With more than 5,000 used LPs and 45s, they are one of the largest record shops in the valley. Their museum and autograph collection is filled with items they have procured over the years including a real shrunken head, a 4.9-billion-yearold meteorite, and a prehistoric whale rib bone found here in the desert!

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Diane Templeton Diane Templeton started working in her Mother’s salon at the age of 8, cleaning the salon, doing sanitation duties and watching! She graduated high school early to attend Beauty College in Orange

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Diane worked for 10 years in the Newport area at Kelly Templeton’s Hair Design.

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