La Quinta, CA

HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT

March 10, 2012

Clear out your unused garden, bathroom, kitchen, garage, and other household products!

Bring them to the LaQuinta Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on

Saturday, March 10, 2012. This semi-annual, oneday event will take place in the South City Hall

parking area, off Washington Street and Avenida La Fonda. Only residential household waste will

be accepted at this event (no business waste).

This event is being conducted by Riverside County Waste Management, and may be cancelled due to inclement

weather or other potentially hazardous conditions, as determined by County staff.

Additional information can be found on La Quinta city website: www.la-quinta.org

There are many ways how golf is like buying a home

1. You put alittle ball in a little hole a long ways away and you pick a house out of hundreds of homes that are far away.

2. The weather affects you in golf and also in buying a home

3. The equipment in golf makes the game easier and a home with lots of upgrades and comforts makes living easier and more comfortable

4. The view on the golf course makes the round more enjoyable and the view from a home makes living their more enjoyable

5. A more expensive golf course is usually more challenging and costly and a more expensive home is usually more challenging and costly to maintain

6. The more time and energy you spend learning the game, the better the results. The more you learn about homes and the more you view, the better the results in getting a home that is right for you.

Fourth Annual Bicycle Rodeo and Safety Fair

February 25, 2012

Bicycle Rodeos were one of my favorite events growing up-- I'm happy to report that La Quinta is hosting their 4th Annual event this month!

The La Quinta Police Department Traffic Services Team is hosting their Fourth

Annual “Bicycle Rodeo and Safety Fair” on Saturday, February 25. A bike rodeo

is a one-day training event that provides an opportunity for young bicyclists

to practice and develop skills that will help them become better bicyclists and

avoid typical crashes.

WHAT IS A BICYCLE RODEO?

It features safety inspections, rules of the road, and helmet safety. The goal is to

empower young cyclists, with a minimal set of skills, for on-road riding. Free

bicycle helmets will be given while the supply lasts.

RIDE THE BICYCLE SAFETY COURSE

Young cyclists will experience riding on a miniature course where they can learn

how to apply the rules of the road. An officer will point out hazards and offer

safety tips. Riders will learn about blind corners, stopping at stop signs, staying

off sidewalks, yielding to pedestrians, intersections, crosswalks, and driveways.

HERE ARE THE DETAILS!!!

What? Fourth Annual Bicycle Rodeo and Safety Fair

When? February 25, 2012 (Saturday)

Time? 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Where? La Quinta Park (Adams Street and Blackhawk Way)

Who? All ages are welcome

We hope to see you at the BIKE RODEO!

Kathy Schowe with Intero Real Estate just closed on this short-sale property in the La Quinta Cove! The La Quinta Cove is surrounded by mountains and hiking trails and is within walking distance to Old Town La Quinta!

This buyer will enjoy this beautiful view when he visits us in the winter... but many investors are buying homes in the La Quinta Cove and keeping them as rentals. Homes can be purchased from $80,000- $130,000 with 3BR-2BA, 1200-1400sq.ft... and leased annually bring in $1100-$1300/mo.

Give me a call and let me help you find your dream home or investment property in La Quinta cove!

Saturday Wine Tasting

The Wine Bar at Old Town

We are so lucky to have The Wine Bar... right here in Old Town La Quinta! As a matter of fact... I am meeting my husband there right after I finish this blog! It is just 200 yards from our Intero Real Estate Old Town La Quinta office!

Taste and enjoy a sampling of wines from Kimberly Jones Selections at The Wine Bar at Old Town on Saturday, February 11th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mark Wheadon of Kimberly Jones will be pouring a variety of wines from his stellar portfolio for $10 per person.

The Wine Bar is located in the heart of Old Town La Quinta and has a retail store, wine bar, serves food and features live music on weekends. For more information call 760-564-2201 or visitwww.thewinebaratoldtown.com.