The Gem September 2021

The La Quinta Gem 20 YEARS LATER REMEMBERING 9/11

The Creation of the 9/11 Memorial in Civic Center Park Locals Tell Their 9/11 Stories

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2021

06 Message from the Chairperson

08 Andrew Davis and the La Quinta 9/11 Memorial

10 In Remembrance of 9/11: Ralph Piscitelli

11 In Remembrance of 9/11: Rebecca Rizzo

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September 11th Candlelight Vigil

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Concerts in the Park

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Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic

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Hunger Action Month

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

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The Story of La Quinta opens at La Quinta Museum

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Member Spotlight: A Fair Way Mediation Center

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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 | National CineMedia 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 | Loan Depot

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

We are cautiously but optimistically moving forward with in-person events, and there are many on the calendar for La Quinta. You’ll read about some of them in this issue.

I hope to see you and your families out and enjoying as many as possible in the coming months. Take good care of yourselves.

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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ANDREW DAVIS AND THE LA QUINTA 9/11 MEMORIAL Submitted by: GCVCC Staff Many things come to mind when you visit La Quinta’s Civic Center Park – the beautiful views and its numerous water features to name a few – but you may have missed the memorial that rests at the north side of the park near the La Quinta Library and Calle Tampico. This 9/11 memorial – completed in 2013 – incorporates a piece of steal from Ground Zero, and was the vision of Andrew Davis. Andrew is now 26 years old, and we spoke with him about why he was so passionate as a teenager to create this memorial in La Quinta.

When Andrew was 15, he began raising money for the memorial – which took nearly 3 years from 2010 to 2013. He started this because his father was originally supposed to be on one of the fateful 9/11 flights and decided to cancel his flight last minute. He remembered watching the planes hitting the buildings and then the towers fall on the news while next to his mother as she was crying. Little did Andrew know at the time that his mother then believed his father was on the flight.

Andrew wanted to have this memorial built to never forget the day our country was attacked and so many innocent lives were lost.

Andrew teamed up with Robert Radi, who assisted in securing funding for the steal to be brought from New York to La Quinta as well as helped develop the design.

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Many others were instrumental in the installation of the memorial such as Warner Boutcher (who supplied the concrete), Greg Gitters from Vintage Nursery as well as the City of La Quinta staff – who worked on the site location and agreed to do the upkeep on the memorial going forward.

“The City of La Quinta does an amazing job of the memorial’s upkeep,” said Davis. “I am very proud to have been a part of having it placed at the Civic Center Campus, and am grateful for everyone’s hard work to help build this over the years.”

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IN REMEMBRANCE OF 9/11: RALPH PISCITELLI Submitted by: GCVCC Staff On September 11, 2001, we were all rattled to our core – but imagine living in New York City and working near the twin towers? Ralph Piscitelli – the Marketing and Communications Chair of the Alzheimer’s Association and a member of the Board of the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce – was one of those in close proximity to the attacks that day so we asked him to share his experience.

“Before I moved to the desert in 2015, I worked on Wall Street as the marketing director of a financial services firm. On 9/11, my office was three blocks from the twin towers. After the first plane hit the towers at 8:40 a.m., we evacuated our building and walked to Grand Central Station – which was 3 miles north. I then took the commuter train to my home in Westchester County. I vividly recall that as people were fleeing the area of the towers, I was seeing first responders, police and firemen running towards the burning buildings to save lives. I was about a mile from the towers when the first building collapsed. Fortunately, everyone from my firm left the area and was safe.

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I lost several friends who worked at the World Trade Center that day. My brother-in-law worked in the second tower that was hit. He made certain that everyone from his company left their floor and led them to the freight elevator – which took them to the lobby. When they arrived in the lobby, their building was hit by the second plane. As a result of his quick and decisive actions, 45 lives were saved! He was one of the many heroes on 9/11.

It’s very important that we never forget what happened on 9/11 – making sure that the younger generation is fully informed about it and that we always protect ourselves and remain safe. During the week following the attack, my phone rang constantly with friends and relatives calling to see if I was ok. Their calls and well wishes made me realize how lucky I am and how precious life is.”

IN REMEMBRANCE OF 9/11: REBECCA RIZZO Submitted by: GCVCC Staff Everyone remembers where they were when they first learned of the 9/11 attacks – and many Americans have a personal story that is connected to that somber day.

Our own Rebecca Rizzo – Director of Membership for the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce – shares her personal experience.

“My father – Pasqualino Anthony Rizzo – was a long-time employee of the Port Authority in New York City. At the Port Authority, they keep the region moving by air, land, rail and sea so that people and businesses of the region continue to thrive.

I did not actually meet my father until after 9/11. My mom and dad were estranged, and I had lost touch with my father. The first time that I visited the 9/11 site was about a year after the attacks. I went to see my mother back east and we went to visit the memorial at Ground Zero. The eternal flame was lit and there was rubble everywhere. When I entered onto the street, there was an energetic feeling that came over me and I knew my biological father was nearby. I turned to my boyfriend, with tears in my eyes, and explained to him that my true father was near. At this point, the last time I had seen my father was when I was two years old.

My father and I were reunited when my mother went on a deep dive search to uncover his location. When I spoke to my father at the age of 26, we connected for the first time in 24 years. We cried, and it was then that I found out what he had sacrificed for his family through his career at the Port Authority.

He had to uncover his friends’ bodies. For months and months, he worked tirelessly at the site. Because of the hazardous matters he was in contact with at the disaster site, he was exposed to a lot of cancer-causing particles.

In the years to follow, we built our relationship and it got stronger. Sadly, I had just gotten to know him when he passed away due to complications associated with 9/11. I am truly grateful for his sacrifices.

I think the most important thing to remember about 9/11 is that we were all affected. And if there is one thing that 9/11 his taught me is that you need to find the things that make you happy and hold onto them if you can.

I’d like to add that you can never really know the pain that the people around you are experiencing unless you talk to them. It was hard and isolating for my father to go through this. And it was difficult for our family to watch him die because of the sacrifices he made for our nation.

I love you Pa, Thank you.”

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September 18, Sunset to 9pm Join us as we welcome back the BMW Car Club of America and its West Coast chapters. They’ll take over Main Street on Saturday night, September 18th with their exclusive show featuring current, classic and vintage BMW’s. The public is invited to stroll along Main Street and view over 70 amazing BMW cars and bikes and chat with members of the Club.

THE HOT PURSUIT BAND featuring husband and wife team Barry Cahill & Delene St. Clair will be performing. They are awesome vocalists and instrumentalists known for keeping the dance floor packed until the end of the party. Enjoy dinner and drinks at RD RNNR, The Grill on Main, TQLAS, Stuft Pizza or La Quinta Brewing Company, too!

The evening is part of the BMW CCA Pazifik Eskapade which runs from September 17-18. Participants spend

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the weekend driving BMW cars, shredding tires, melting brakes, and honing their driving skills at the BMW Performance Center at Thermal for the ultimate driving experience. For more information, visit BMW CCA Pazifik Eskapade.

Beer-on Tap Every day this month La Quinta Brewing Company will be serving great beer at the BMW event and, of course, offers its popular pub-style menu and tap favorites every day of the month!

Certified Farmers’ Market Sunday, October 3, 8 am to 12:30 pm Save-the-date for the return of the Farmers’ Market, Sunday brunches and shopping for fresh, organic eggs, produce, flowers and more from our local farmers.

The Certified Farmers’ Market will be open weekly on Sundays from October 3rd through the end of April.

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CITY MANAGER’S MESSAGE

“X-Park” | North La Quinta Skate & BMX Park It’s the park everyone is waiting for – the X-Park! La Quinta’s investment into parks, recreation and youth includes the new construction of the X-Park. This 31,000 s.f. park includes a designated area for skateboarding, a pump track, pro-shop and includes many energy efficient features. The project is 75% complete and we look forward to introducing it to you by the end of the year.

By: Jon McMillen, La Quinta City Manager

La Quinta is known for its community pride, its abundant opportunity, and its quality of life. Every aspect of our City’s management is dedicated to giving you – our residents – the best of our resources. In this edition of The Gem, we highlight current events and activities within the City of La Quinta. This month we have a variety of free events and honorary festivities.

September marks the 20th Anniversary of September 11th – a day so many of us will always remember. This months Gem will highlight some of the stories our residents and business community share about how the events of September 11th affected them and also inspired their families forever.

September 11th Candlelight Vigil | La Quinta Civic Center (7pm – 8pm) Please join the Mayor and City Council along with your neighbors as we gather to honor and remember the victims of September 11th. There will be speakers during the candlelight vigil.

September 18, 2021 | Concerts in the Park | SilverRock Event Site (6:30 – 9:00 PM) Pack a picnic and bring the family to La Quinta’s NEWEST outdoor venue – SilverRock Event Site! The City of La Quinta is sponsoring a free concert with fun for the entire family. Take in the view from SilverRock Event Site, the sounds of the band – Live from Earth – and make the most of this community event.

September 15, 2021 & October 6, 2021 | Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic | La Quinta Wellness Center Community health has never been more important. The City offers an array of health-minded services to keep you and your family safe. Visit the La Quinta Wellness Center on either September 15, 2021 or October 6, 2021 for a no cost COVID-19 vaccine. Appointments are recommended but not required. Kids from age 12 to 18 are eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine. For appointments visit: cur.tv/LaQuintaWellnessCenter or call: 888-702-9042.

Brew in LQ Tour | November 5-7, 2021 Brew in LQ will be back for 2021…as a tour! This year’s event will feature restaurants in the Gem of the Desert who will be offering various Brew promotions to attendees over the course of 3 days. For more information visit: playinlaquinta.com/brew

Local Improvements | Eisenhower Basin Fence & Drainage Improvements Our Public Works Department has been working on an infrastructure improvement project on the North Side of Calle Tampico (between Eisenhower Drive North and Avenida Fernando). Construction will be taking place in September and improvements will include sidewalk drains, curb ramps, gutter improvements, and a variety of other street improvements to ensure the look of our roadways and the functionality of our weather systems are in place.

Hunger Action Month | September 1 – 30, 2021 September marks the beginning of Hunger Action Month, and La Quinta is lighting up City Hall in orange to raise awareness. Join the fight to end hunger in our community by becoming a volunteer, making a donation to a local food bank, hosting a food drive and spreading the word to others. To learn more on how you can get involved, visit www.laquintaca.gov/volunteer.

IT’S YOUR LIBRARY La Quinta Public Library is located at 78-275 Calle Tampico.

Enjoy FREE programs for all ages!

Questions? Call 760-564-4767

VIRTUAL BOOK CLUBS Book Club of the Desert (Ages 18+, Zoom) Thursday, September 9 @ 10:30am This month’s book club will discuss Where We Came From by Oscar Casares. Registration required, copies of the book are limited. Visit our Book Club Page at laquintapl.blogspot.com to register and get info.

NEW! Graphic Novel Club (Ages 18+, Zoom) Sunday, September 12 @ 1:00pm Graphic Novel Club is back again! Join us to discuss My Brother’s Husband by Gengoroh Tagame.

Sign up at bit.ly/LQGNC9.

NEW! The Book Reporters Book Club (Ages 8-12, in-person or Zoom) Wednesday, September 15 @ 3:30pm Hey, Tweens! Join our newest book club! This month we are reading The Magic Misfits by Neil Patrick Harris.

We’ll talk about all the magic, codes, and ciphers in this book, and try some of our own! You’ll also do a small craft and have a chance to record a book review to share

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with other tweens. Can’t make it into the library? Don’t worry! We have an option for you to zoom in. Space and copies are limited, so register at bit.ly/LQBookReporters.

Read the World Book Club (Ages 18+, Zoom) Tuesday, September 21 @ 5:30pm Visit 11 countries in one year as we read translated books from around the world. In September, we’ll visit Germany by reading The End of Days by Jenny Erpenbeck. Registration required, copies are limited.

Visit our Book Club Page at laquintapl.blogspot.com to register and get info.

Impulse Affirmation Teen Book Club (Ages 13-17, Discord: bit.ly/LAQTeensDiscord) Tuesday, September 28 @ 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 laquintapl.blogspot.com.

VIRTUAL STORYTIMES NEW! La Hora del Cuento/Spanish Storytime Tuesday, September 14 @ 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!

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.

NEW! Judging By Its Cover (Ages 13-17,Teen YouTube Channel) Watch the Teen Librarian try and guess what these five books are about just by looking at their covers! Submit book covers for our next “Judging By” video on our Teen Discord server: bit.ly/LAQTeensDiscord Tell Me What to Read (Ages 13-17, laquintapl.blogspot.com) Vote for the book you want the teen librarian to read in October. The poll will be live on the library’s blog from the 1st to the 15th of September.

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!

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

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Spanish Storytime Tuesday, September 14 @ 11:15am

Super Sleuths Virtual Seek & Find (Ages 2-12, YouTube Channel) Available Wednesday, September 1 @ 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.

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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!

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LA QUINTA MUSEUM 77885 Avenida Montezuma La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 777-7170

LA QUINTA MUSEUM AUGUST 2021 THE LA QUINTA MUSEUM IS OPEN TUESDAYSATURDAY, 10AM-4PM. ADMISSION AND PROGRAMS ARE FREE 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.

La Quinta 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 our FREE programs, please visit facebook.com/LaQuintaMuseum/events Wednesday, September 15, 1pm: TED Talk Hangout Let’s enjoy a TED talk together, and then discuss! This month, we’ll watch actor Ethan Hawke’s talk, “Give yourself permission to be creative.”

Tuesday, September 21, 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!

Thursday, September 30, 4pm: Good Books in the Gallery This month, we’re reading Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. A limited number of free copies are available at the Museum, call 760.777.7170 to request one.

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THE STORY OF LA QUINTA OPENS AT LA QUINTA MUSEUM Submitted by: La Quinta Museum Staff

The La Quinta Museum is excited to welcome you to experience The Story of La Quinta in our newly expanded local history galleries!

Our staff has been hard at work to bring you the photos, objects, and fun facts that illuminate the past of our City, from long before it was known as La Quinta to the present day. Newly opened on August 31, 2021, this exhibit encourages you to trace the history of the people that have shaped our corner of the Coachella Valley, from the original stewards of the land, the Cahuilla, to the homesteaders, ranchers, and dreamers looking for a desert oasis.

Frequent visitors to the museum will remember our popular local history gallery right next to the museum entrance, where many residents would bring visitors and friends to learn more about our community. Our staff was inspired to expand upon that well-loved exhibit, now moved to our larger upstairs galleries, to share even more of the objects and memorabilia of the archives of the La Quinta Historical Society. Visitors will find familiar favorites, such as our desert animal diorama, featured alongside photos and artifacts that encourage us to see our history—and our part in it-- in a new way.

A feature gallery will display changing mini-exhibits that highlight and focus on different aspects of The Story of La Quinta. Our opening mini-exhibit will feature objects from the Kennedy Family Collection, generously donated to the La Quinta Historical Society, that give us a glimpse into the ranch life of this influential La Quinta family.

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As always, La Quinta Museum complements our local history with enriching traveling and in-house curated cultural exhibits. Currently, in partnership with Exhibit Envoy, we are pleased to present Beauty and the Beast: California Wildflowers and Climate Change through November 13, 2021. This exhibit features exquisite photographs of California’s wildflowers, bringing awareness to the beauty of the Golden State – as well as to the dangers facing our natural habitats from climate change. All geographic regions of California are highlighted in this stunning show, from the high alpine “rock gardens” above 11,000 feet in the Sierra Nevada Mountains to Death Valley National Park’s below-sealevel environment. Beauty and the Beast: California Wildflowers and Climate Change, an exhibition by Rob Badger and Nita Winter, originated at the San Francisco Public Library and is traveled by Exhibit Envoy.

The La Quinta Museum is open Tuesday- Saturday, 10am-4pm, and admission and programs are always free.

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A Fair Way Mediation Center, founded by Rich Gordon, JD and in business for more than 30 years in San Diego, recently expanded operations to include the Coachella Valley. Since litigation can be very expensive and a DIY divorce can lead to many headaches and mistakes, many couples are now opting for divorce mediation. A family law mediator’s job is to act as a neutral third party who helps spouses communicate better and find common ground. , it is a less known fact that mediation can also

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