The Gem October 2021

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

La Quinta Art Celebration

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What’s Happening in Old Town

Message from the Chairperson

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City Pages • City Managers Message

More to Love About La Quinta: Mark Your Calendar for These Popular Outings

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Concerts in the Park

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La Quinta Brew Tour

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La Quinta Art Celebration

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Veteran’s Day Recognition Ceremony

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Community Updates

• It’s Your Library • La Quinta Museum • Community Services

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Contour Dermatology Celebrates 20 Years of Service

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Assembly Bill 150: Good News for Members of Pass-Thru Entities

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Annual Notice of Change

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THANK YOU FOR THE MAJOR SPONSORSHIP PROVIDED BY

The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC) was created in 2016 Q 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 ES Band of Mission Indians. It enhances and 0 T. 1 9 5 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.

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GCV LA QUINTA CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS Elisa Guerrero, Chairperson | Village Peddler Bike Rental & Repair Mike Chapa, Secretary | Fairway Independent Mortgage Carrie Babij, Treasurer | Desert Insurance Solutions, Inc. Doug Motz | Motz-Rusin Insurance Agency Steve Weiner | Coldwell Banker Ray Dominguez | Lamar Outdoor Advertising Karen Lambrose | Caliber Home Loans Eric Mosser | Edward Jones Financial Advisor - Eric Mosser Steve Wilson | Optavia/Next Level Coaching - Steve Wilson Janice Isbell | La Quinta Chevrolet-Cadillac Ricardo Loretta | Dr. Carreon Foundation Kimberly Anken | Robert Half Staffing Agency Heidi McArthur | Jadabug’s Kids Boutique Ralph Piscitelli | Alzheimers Association Mike Williams | Capitis Real Estate Jeff Fishbein | Coldwell Banker / Fishbein Real Estate Group Lee Osborne | Osborne Rincon CPA’s Mickey Jumapao | iServe Lending

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRPERSON Submitted by: Elisa Guerrero, La Quinta Chamber Chairperson

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While we have all now adapted to a new(ish) way of doing things, I want to let you know that our businesses and restaurants do still need you. In-person events are coming back and we would love to see you all safely enjoy the fun and vibrant lifestyle La Quinta offers this season.

Concerts in the park at the new Silverrock Events site are a fantastic night out under the desert sky. Pick up a to-go order and join us on the lawn!

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As a community, La Quinta showed up and helped our small businesses keep their doors open and helped their staffs keep their livelihoods. You did that!

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In March of last year when our state implemented stay-at-home orders, I got on the phone and started calling all our La Quinta small businesses to ask how they were handling the news and what the Chamber of Commerce could do to help. More than anything, they wanted people to know they were still open and to keep shopping/dining/ordering in whatever way they could.

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Regionally, we have major sporting events starting soon, including the BNP Paribas this month and the Ironman challenge in December. These and other nationally known events like our La Quinta Arts Celebration provide a wonderful boost to our local economy - but you, our locals, are the heart of our community and keep us thriving.

We appreciate you and we need you just as much as we did 18 months ago. Thank you all for being such great neighbors!

Elisa Guerrero is a lifelong Coachella Valley resident and alumnus of La Quinta High School class of 2000. She and her husband are the owners of Village Peddler Bike Rental in La Quinta and take great pride in showcasing the area to the thousands of tourists they meet each year. She lives in La Quinta with her husband and two small children.

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MORE TO LOVE ABOUT LA QUINTA: MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE POPULAR OUTINGS Submitted by: GCVCC and City of La Quinta Staff La Quinta is known for its picturesque scenery, and there are a number of ways to get out and enjoy the surroundings of our beautiful community in the upcoming winter months. From honoring those who’ve served our great nation on Veterans Day to being entertained by live music and beer tastings, La Quinta offers a broad range of events you’ll want to be sure to put on your calendar.

Veterans Day A Time to Honor Our Veterans – Veterans Acknowledgement Ceremony Thursday, November 11th 9 a.m.

The event will feature live musical performances, speeches by dignitaries and a visit to the Veterans Acknowledgment Monuments. This event will be streamed live on the city of La Quinta’s Facebook page.

Veterans Acknowledgement Monuments by Artist William Ware Two Veterans Acknowledgement Monuments at Civic Center Park were created to recognize the brave men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces. The monuments feature bronze panels engraved with names, ranks, dates of service, and military branches of La Quinta residents who were also honored at the City’s Veterans Acknowledgement Ceremony.

There are currently over 150 veteran names engraved on the panels.

The Veteran Recognition Program collects, preserves, and recognizes the sacrifice and valiant efforts of American military service members by engraving their name, rank, and years of service onto the Veterans Acknowledgement Monuments at the Civic Center Campus.

General Requirements for nomination: 1. Served our country in active duty 2. Honorable separation from service (please attach DD214 form, Honorable Discharge Certificate, or equivalent showing active service and honorable separation) 3. Residency Requirements a. ACTIVE MILITARY from 1953 and EARLIER must have been a past or current resident of La Quinta (no minimum years) b. ACTIVE MILITARY from 1954 to PRESENT must have been a past or present resident of La Quinta for a minimum of 3 years

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Concerts in the Park Bring your chairs and blankets to join the City of La Quinta for Concerts in the Park at SilverRock Park. The first concert will be held Saturday, October 23rd from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

There will be food trucks at this event, or you can bring your own food and drink, as well. This event is being held in a public park so the concert is family-friendly, and dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.

The featured band will be Fortunate Son, and music starts at dusk. For more information on Fortunate Son, go to FortunateSonTribute.com.

Attendance and parking are free.

Brew in LQ Tour One of the most anticipated annual events held in La Quinta is the Brew in LQ Tour. This year’s event will be held November 5th—7th at participating breweries and restaurants. It’s all about helping our local businesses – which is especially important given the challenges they’ve had this past year. One of the goals of this event is to help drive business to La Quinta breweries and restaurants.

Tour and taste the best craft beer in La Quinta! Enjoy craft beer from a variety of La Quinta restaurants and breweries as you treat your taste buds to some of the best eats from the Coachella Valley.

Stop in to these participating restaurants and breweries to take advantage of the following offers November 4th—6th: • Beer Hunter - Buy a beer, get the second half off • Applebee’s Grill & Bar – Take 15% off any regular menu item (not valid on 2 for $20, Happy Hour or alcohol) • Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill – $4 pints all day • La Quinta Brewing Co. – 25% off regular prices on LQBC pints • Tuscanos – Any craft beer and a personal 1-topping pizza for $15.99 • RD RNNR Libations Pints & Plates – 20% discount on appetizers and brews (Excluding happy hour) • Burgers & Beer – Buy a beer get the second • beer for .99 cents We look forward to hosting a more expanded Brew in LQ in 2022.

For more information on upcoming La Quinta events and things-to-do, go to PlayInLaQuinta.com.

OPEN AIR NOT-TO-MISS HAPPENINGS IN OLD TOWN LA QUINTA Submitted by: GCVCC and Old Town La Quinta Staff If you’re looking for ways to enjoy the spectacular beauty showcased in La Quinta this season, Old Town La Quinta has some signature open-air events that you won’t want to miss.

Art on Main Street returns for the 2021-22 season, with over 70 new and returning artists featuring their artwork at the shows. Art on Main Director, Shelley Glickstein, comments that “artists have spent a lot of time in their studios over the past 18 months while so many shows were cancelled. Many have developed new styles, explored new design processes, and are very excited about returning to the marketplace.”

Art on Main Street is a unique event in the Coachella Valley – showcasing local and Southern California artists with only a few traveling in from neighboring states.

Even so, the inspiration for their art is surprisingly international. To travel the world on a Saturday afternoon, just walk down Old Town’s charming Main Street during an art show.

Enjoy reconnecting with artists and friends as you explore paintings, jewelry, mixed media, photography, ceramics, glass, woodwork, textiles, sculptures and more at Art on Main Street. The City of La Quinta is the Premier Sponsor. Admission, parking and entertainment are free.

Another popular event featured in Old Town La Quinta is the Certified Farmers’ Market – which returns every Sunday with new hours but the same dedication to fresh food and healthy living as in past seasons. Since 2009, this farmers’ market has offered both residents and visitors a taste of SoCal’s superior small family farm fruits and vegetables as well as prepared foods from the kitchens of the most creative culinary entrepreneurs in the Coachella Valley.

This season, watch for the additions of Nava Nosh gourmet bagels and wellness consultations from Feet Envy Reflexology – just to name a few. The new hours, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., will accommodate the leisurely vibe on Sunday mornings while giving new rotating pop-up restaurants a chance to offer customers a bite of lunch.

The Certified Farmers’ Market will be held every Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and is located at 78-100 Main Street in La Quinta.

For more information, visit oldtownlaquinta.com or contact katy@oldtownlaquinta.com.

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LA QUINTA ART CELEBRATION Submitted by: La Quinta Art Celebration Staff Stunning La Quinta Civic Center venue, enthusiastic art patrons, best in class artists, unsurpassed community support and event staff who are committed to providing a VIP artist experience, these are just a few of the exceptional allures of the La Quinta Art Celebration.

The promoters of SCOPE Events, LLC, Paul Anderson and Kathleen (Kat) Hughes bring a combined 50+ years of experience in art event production. With a thorough understanding of the festival business, they utilize their past experience and continuously seek to enhance and exceed even the best of years past.

Due to COVID – 19, La Quinta Art Celebration in March 2021 was in fear of cancelling completely but both the City of La Quinta and SCOPE Events were determined to host this event and continue the tradition of fine art in La Quinta in 2021. The dates of November 11-14, 2021 were chosen to take advantage of the long Veteran’s Day holiday weekend. The hours have been tweaked to 9 am to 4 pm each of the four days of the Celebration to take advantage of our desert sunshine. In 2022, La Quinta Art Celebration will once again return to early March 3-6 with the Spring hours of 10 am to 5 pm.

La Quinta Art Celebration has juried 200 world-class fine artists from 32 states and five countries who will exhibit their spectacular creations in styles ranging from classical to whimsical. Featured Artists 2021 are Daryl Thetford, TN as our Poster Artist, Catherine DzialoHaller, CA and Kristin DeSantis, CO as the T-shirt Artists.

Popular bronze sculptor, Jim Budish, IL has been lured back to La Quinta after retiring from all art shows five years ago to concentrate on galleries. Start creating your own personal shopping list by going to the Celebration website and viewing all artists that are listed with images of their art.

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In addition to the amazing art experience, the Celebration offers gourmet food, live music, and premium top-shelf beverages. Patrons will enjoy upscale amenities that include dining at the Gourmet Celebration Bistro and premier libations served at the Champagne Bar and the Winery Experience, For the more adventurous, a lakeside Don Julio Margarita Bar on the island, Stella Artois plus local favorite brews at the Bistro and chill at the Ketel One Oasis Lounge. La Quinta is a community steeped in pride for the Arts. La Quinta Art Celebration showcases visual arts, performing arts and culinary arts all at one event.

Join our amazing team of volunteers and share in the pride of knowing you played a part in its success. See job openings on our website or call Debby Nelson, 760 628 7770, for help finding the perfect spot for you!

78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253 --9 am to 4 pm.

Adults $20, Multi-Day Pass $25, Children under 12 are Free.

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CITY MANAGER’S MESSAGE

Acknowledgement Sculpture at Civic Center Park.

You can watch the ceremony live on Facebook @ CityofLaQuinta. For more information on this event, visit us at playinlaquinta.com.

Farmer’s Market | There’s no better way to Shop Local than to support our local Farmer’s Market. Get Ready for Fresh! Our Sunday Farmer’s Market in Old Town La Quinta is where you’ll find fresh produce, herbs, honey, flowers, organic meat, fresh baked bread, live music, chef demonstrations and more! Visit every Sunday beginning October 3rd - April 24th. Learn more at CertifiedFarmersMarkets.org

By: Jon McMillen, La Quinta City Manager

La Quinta City Manager’s Message October 2021 This month’s edition of the Gem is dedicated to Lifestyle in La Quinta. As a resident of La Quinta myself, I fully appreciate the numerous community activities, events, and quality of life that all contribute to a world-class lifestyle. Beginning in October, the City of La Quinta is giving you a lot of reasons to create your La Quinta lifestyle experience.

Community Updates The City of La Quinta is committed to safety for all of our residents. We’re proud to share that we’re continuously investing into public safety & development. Check out these recent updates: •

Lifestyle in La Quinta Food & Brew Concerts in the Park is La Quinta’s newest event. Join us Saturday October 23rd from 5:30pm - 8:00pm at SilverRock Park for music, food trucks, and family fun. Our musical guest is the “Ultimate” Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute by Fortunate Son. The music starts at dusk. Learn more at playinlaquinta.com Our La Quinta Brew Tour is a three day opportunity (November 4th, 5th, & 6th) to tour & taste the best brews of La Quinta. Enjoy craft beers from our local restaurants & breweries, paired with some of the best eats from around the Valley. For participating locations, visit playinlaquinta.com.

The Arts in La Quinta

La Quinta Art Celebration features 200 artists who showcase their art ranging from classical to whimsical.

This celebration of art takes place November 11th - 14th at the La Quinta Civic Center Park. Enjoy food, libations (served lakeside!), live entertainment, and art. Learn more at laquintaartcelebration.org Lifestyle & Celebration

Veteran’s Day Recognition Ceremony | We love to honor our hometown heroes. Join us live on Facebook for a special Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, November 11th at 9:00am. This event honors the sacrifice and valiant efforts of local American Military Members. Our local veterans names, rank and years of service will be displayed on the Veterans

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La Quinta Dog Parks will be closed for overseeding starting October 4th. This includes Seasons Dog Park, Fritz Burns Dog Park & Pioneer Dog Park. Dog parks are anticipated to reopen by Nov 5th.

Our Citywide Public Safety Camera System is made up of 105 high-definition cameras at every major intersection and highly trafficked areas. Learn more at laquintaca.gov/citywidecameras Fire station 70 is getting quality upgrades which are 95% complete. Enhancing the home of our local fire heroes includes improvements to the exterior, interior, and backup generator.

The La Quinta X-Park is 31,000 s.f. of skating paradise. It includes free parking, a pro shop, restrooms, and an observation deck. This project is 75% complete with an end of the year opening.

Monroe Street rehabilitation project between Avenue 52 and Avenue 53; as well as at Avenue 61 has begun. The projects will focus on pavement improvements and slurry sealing.

The Eisenhower Basin project improvements are underway. The basin construction will provide sidewalks, new drainage systems, curb ramps, and esthetic improvements.

As we dive into event season in our Gem of the Desert, I encourage everyone to get out and enjoy the various amenities La Quinta has to offer. Continue to practice safety protocols when possible and please remember to shop local and support our small businesses.

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IT’S YOUR LIBRARY

Impulse Affirmation Teen Book Club (Ages 13-17, Discord: bit.ly/LAQTeensDiscord) Tuesday, October 26 @ 4:30-5:30pm Read what interests you, then join us on LAQLibraryTeens Discord server to talk LIVE about your passion (or disappointment)! For more information about this and other Teen Programs visit bit.ly/ LQLibraryBlog.

La Quinta Public Library is located at 78-275 Calle Tampico.

Enjoy FREE programs for all ages!

Questions? Call 760-564-4767

SPECIAL EVENTS Not If, But When: Wildfire Solutions (Ages 12+, Register: bit.ly/LQWildfireFilm) Film and Q&A with Filmmakers Radu Sava and Rebekah Hood-Sava Thursday, October 21 @ 5:30pm Watch the film, then join a live, virtual Q&A with filmmakers Radu Sava and Rebekah Hood-Sava. Sign up at bit.ly/LQWildfireFilm: A weblink to the film will be emailed to participants a couple days before the Q&A. A link for the Zoom Q&A will be emailed to participants on October 21.

The Night the Library Came Alive: Villains Strike Back Goody Bag Giveaway*, Video Premiere (All ages), & Virtual Escape Room (Ages 13+) Friday, October 29 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm Participants of all ages will receive a free book from the Library and a special surprise made by the La Quinta Creation Station. Then watch The Night the Library Came Alive: Villains Strike Back, premiering at 6:00pm on our YouTube Channel. *Goody bags available while supplies last.

VIRTUAL BOOK CLUBS Book Club of the Desert (Ages 18+, Zoom) Thursday, October 14 @ 10:30am This month’s book club will discuss White is for Witching

by Helen Oyeyemi. Registration required, copies of the book are limited. Visit our Book Club Page at bit.ly/ LQLibraryBlog to register and get info.

Read the World Book Club (Ages 18+, Zoom) Tuesday, October 19 @ 5:30pm Visit 11 countries in one year as we read translated books from around the world. In October, we’ll visit Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata.

Registration required, copies are limited. Visit our Book Club Page at bit.ly/LQLibraryBlog to register and get info.

NEW! The Book Reporters Book Club (Ages 8-12, inperson or Zoom) Wednesday, October 20 @ 3:30pm Hey Tweens! Join us as we talk about a world where it is always night. Will our hero kids be able to find a way out of the darkness before the last light bulb burns out?

You’ll find out in this month’s book, The City of Ember

by Jeanne DuPrau. We’ll chat and do some of our own experiments with light. You’ll even have a chance to record your own personal review of the book. Can’t make it to the library? Don’t worry we have an option for you to zoom in. Space and copies are limited, so register at https://bit.ly/LQBookReporters.

“In the Stacks” Storytime with Miss Sara (All ages, Facebook Live) Wednesdays @ 11:15am, Facebook Live on La Quinta Public Library’s Facebook Page Get ready for songs, stories and lots of fun with Miss Sara during a live storytime on our Facebook Page!

VIRTUAL STORYTIMES NEW! La Hora del Cuento/Spanish Storytime Tuesday, October 12 @ 11:15am, La Quinta Library Facebook and Youtube Channel ¡Únete a la Sra. Minerva mientras lee algunos de sus libros favoritos en español! Join Miss Minerva as she reads from some of her favorite storybooks in this Spanish language storytime!

“In the Stacks” Storytime with Miss Sara (All ages, Facebook Live) Wednesdays @ 11:15am, Facebook Live on La Quinta Public Library’s Facebook Page Get ready for songs, stories and lots of fun with Miss Sara during a live storytime on our Facebook Page!

Bounce & Rhyme Baby Storytime (0-18 months, YouTube Channel) Posted once per month on our YouTube Channel, parents and caregivers will learn a new baby bounce, rhyme or tickle, and a new baby sign to practice at home.

We will also review a board book available at the library!

ONGOING VIRTUAL PROGRAMS NEW! Explorando el Mundo de la Biblioteca/Exploring the World of the Library (YouTube Channel) Posted once per month on our Youtube Channel, Explorando el Mundo de la Biblioteca is a series of Spanish language videos that introduce our patrons to the books and resources the library has to offer in Spanish.

Super Sleuths Virtual Seek & Find (Ages 2-12, YouTube Channel) Available Wednesday, October 6 @ 6pm Search the library (virtually) each month for objects hidden among the stacks. Select a level, download the corresponding worksheet, and fill it in as you find the hidden objects. Reveal a secret code word on the worksheet then call us with the secret code word to schedule a time to pick up a prize.

NEW! Judging By Its Cover (Ages 13-17, Discord: bit.ly/LAQTeensDiscord) Submit book covers for our teen librarian to “judge” in the November “Judging By Its Cover” on our Teen Discord server: bit.ly/LAQTeensDiscord.

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Tell Me What to Read (Ages 13-17, Teen YouTube Channel) Available Friday, October 22 @ 5pm You voted in September, now see what the teen librarian thought about the book you told her to read.

Tuesday, October 19, 1-3pm: 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!

New Books Now (All ages, Teen YouTube Channel) Check out all the new YA books available this month at the La Quinta Library on our Teen YouTube Channel!

Wednesday, October 20, 1pm: TED Talk Hangout Let’s enjoy a TED talk together, and then discuss! This month, we’ll watch Ron Finley’s talk, “A guerilla gardener in South Central LA.”

LIBRARY SERVICES Book Bundles - Personalized Recommendations Not sure what to read next? Let your La Quinta librarians help! Fill out the form, tell us about your reading preferences, and we’ll pick a handful of books for you.

Visit https://bit.ly/lqbookbundle to fill out the form and for more information.

La Quinta Public Library | 78275 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 | 760-564-4767 LA QUINTA MUSEUM OCTOBER 2021 THE LA QUINTA MUSEUM IS OPEN TUESDAYSATURDAY, 10AM-4PM.

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Thursday, October 28, 4pm: Good Books in the Gallery This month, we’re reading L.A.Weather by María Amparo Escandón. A limited number of free copies are available at the Museum, call 760.777.7170 to request one.

Friday, October 29, 1pm Sketchbook Journaling Get in touch with your inner artist with sketchbook journaling—the no-rules, playful approach to creativity.

Join us each month to create bite-sized bits of drawing, painting, lettering, collage, and mixed media. Basic supplies provided. A limited number of sketchbooks are available, call 760.777.7170 to request one.

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NEW EXHIBITS: Beauty and the Beast: California Wildflowers and Climate Change Exquisite photographs of California’s wildflowers bring awareness to the beauty of the Golden State – as well as to the dangers facing our natural habitats from climate change. This exhibition by Rob Badger and Nita Winter originated at the San Francisco Public Library and is traveled by Exhibit Envoy.

The Story of La Quinta: Local History Galleries Enjoy our newly expanded local history exhibit! Dive in to the stories of your city, from the original stewards of the land, the Cahuilla, to the homesteaders, ranchers, and dreamers looking for a desert oasis.

PROGRAMS For the latest information and registration links for our FREE programs, please visit facebook.com/LaQuintaMuseum/events Thursday, October 14, 1pm: Zoom Lecture: Slabbers, Scrappers and a Man of Faith The Desert Lecture Collaborative brings engaging content to you at home! Sid Burks will present this Zoom lecture on Slab City—the “Last Free Place”—and the large, colorful Salvation Mountain.

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CONTOUR DERMATOLOGY CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF SERVICE

Submitted by: Contour Dermatology Staff From one office in Palm Springs in 2001, with one staff member, to three offices valley wide, a staff of nearly 70 and plans to expand to Loma Linda late this year, Timothy Jochen, MD, founder of Contour Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Center, shares his excitement as the practice celebrates 20 years of service to the valley.

Why did you choose the Coachella Valley?

I grew up in Lansing, Michigan and couldn’t wait to move away. My medical training took me all over the country – New York, Louisiana and California. I fell in love with California. From the minute I came to the desert, the doctors in the valley would refer to me. It is a very supportive, warm, welcoming community.

What’s your business style?

I am a master delegator. I’ve hired a team of very bright people. I’m great at keeping the tasks that only I can do and delegating the rest. If you allow people to use their talents to make the practice better, they develop a passion for what they do, and that can really make a difference.

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What’s the secret ingredient to Contour’s success?

The culture we have developed with our core values and commitment to education is one of the main reasons I believe we are successful. I would say the business secret is that I’m obsessed with what makes people beautiful.

I’ve studied it and can systematically evaluate a face quickly to determine what will help. And I like to get to know my patients. It’s important to have a connection with a person you’re working with because beauty and skin are very personal.

What is your vision for Contour Dermatology?

Our mission is to help cure people of skin disease and make them look beautiful and feel beautiful. Feeling beautiful also includes making patients feel special, appreciated and having a comfortable space for them to relax in. My dream would be to have a chain of Contours nationwide. That’s one of the things I’d love to develop.

Visit contourderm.com for more information.

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FINANCIAL GEMS ASSEMBLY BILL 150: GOOD NEWS FOR MEMBERS OF PASS-THRU ENTITIES Submitted by: Bruce J Legawiec, CPA/Partner, Osborne Rincon CPAs As many taxpayers know, the IRS limits the deduction for personal taxes on Schedule A to $10,000. This is known as the SALT limit. In a high-income state like California, this has resulted in the loss of a deduction and an increase in federal tax.

However, there is good news with the recent passage of AB 150 for members of pass-thru entities, such as S corporations, LLC’s and partnerships. AB 150 created a work-around for the current $10,000 SALT limit. This bill permits an elective tax that allows taxes related to the pass-thru income to be paid at the entity level. This means owners will be able to bypass the SALT cap limit.

Qualified owners must consent to the entity making the election to pay the elective tax. The rate of the tax to be paid is 9.3% of the owner’s share of net income.

Not all owners need to make the election. The benefit of making the election is that the tax paid reduces the federal K-1 taxable income, and the amount of tax paid is a credit on the personal state tax return to offset state income tax. The credit is a nonrefundable credit against California income tax. If the credit exceeds the tax liability, the excess credit can be carried forward for up to five years.

The FTB will be issuing more guidance as to the method of election and forms to file to make the payment of tax. For federal income tax purposes, there will only be a reduction of 2021 K-1 income if the payment of tax is made before the end of 2021. This means that prior to year-end, the entity will have to estimate pass-thru income and each member will have to determine their share of allocated income – then notify the entity to make the tax payment on their behalf. Note: the amount of payment that is permitted is 9.3% of the allocated K-1 income.

Actions that should be considered at this time include: 1) Determine projected pass-thru income for 2021; 2) If an election will be made, it may be possible to reduce other tax payments to the state by Form 540-

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es or withholding of state taxes through wages; and 3) Prepare 2021 tax projections to determine if AB 150 will be of benefit to you.

As noted, the FTB will be issuing more information as to the method to make the election and forms for the payment of the tax. AB 150 has the potential to be very beneficial to owners of pass-thru entities when the right course of action is followed.

Bruce Legawiec, CPA, is a partner with Osborne Rincon.

Bruce has over 30 years of diverse public accounting experience, and is a graduate of Albright College. He has been a resident in the desert since 1979. Osborne Rincon is one of the oldest and most respected full-service accounting firms in the Coachella Valley. To learn more, go to www.

OsborneRincon.com or call 760-777-9805.

ANNUAL NOTICE OF CHANGE Submitted by: Randy Foulds of Foulds Health Insurance Agency Change is inevitable. For health insurance, this is the season of change.

First up for those of you who have a Medicare Part D drug plan or a Medicare Advantage plan, you will soon receive your Annual Notice of Change if you have not already. This comprehensive document will advise you if your premium, pharmacy network, co-pays or any other significant costs are changing. Review it carefully and, if you are comfortable with the plan going forward, you do not need to do anything. Your plan enrollment automatically renews and carries over to the next year.

For Medicare Part A and B, changes in the premium and deductible amounts are normally announced in midNovember but these changes are usually fairly small.

Watch for your Social security notice and the notice of Part B premium change. You can also view these notices online at SSA.gov if you set up a My SSA account.

For individual plan enrollees, premium and coverage changes will be coming shortly, both from Covered CA and from your private insurer. If your plan premium adjusts and you want to compare it to other plans available, your best bet is to log into your Covered CA account, or use their “shop and compare” tool. Again, if you do nothing, your plan rolls over to the next year. As long as you pay your premium, you should not need to re-enroll.

For those covered by group insurance through an employer, your renewal date may differ. But its always a good idea to know exactly what your deadline is. Your employer can best answer that question for you.

This is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for professional advice. Randy Foulds of Foulds Health Insurance Agency is an independent broker and Medicare specialist in La Quinta. license #0G69218.

You can reach him at 760-346-6565.

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