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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITY OF PALMDALE MEDIA ALERT CONTACT: John Mlynar PHONE: 661/267-5115 DATE: October 29, 2018 Photo/Interview/Story Opportunities City of Palmdale Hosted Events & Programs for November WHAT: Programs and events hosted by the City of Palmdale WHEN: November, 2018 WHERE: Various locations INFO: For media inquiries or passes, contact Communications Manager John Mlynar at 661/267-5112 or by email: Note: dates and times are subject to change. Listings of the numerous sports, aquatics, health & fitness, education, after school programs, and active seniors programs in November can be found in the Palmdale Magazine, available online at www.CityofPalmdale.org/Residents/Palmdale-Magazine. SCHEDULE: Palmdale City Library Tuesday, November 6, 13, 20 & 27 Preschool Storytime 1 pm. Ages 3–5 with Miss Shay. Legal Aid for Low Income Individuals, 3-6 pm. Services provided by the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles by appointment only. Call the Library at 267-5600 to schedule an appointment. Wednesday, November 7, 14, 21 & 28 Toddler Storytime, 9:15 and 10:15 am (2 sessions) with Miss Shay. Ages 12-36 months. Wednesday, November 7 Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm. How to Be a Latin Lover (PG-13). Free admission, open to all ages. Friday, Novermber 9, 16 & 30 Bilingual Storytime, 10 am, with Miss Maria, all ages. ---PAGE BREAK--- Saturday, November 10, 17 & 24 Baby & Me Lap-sit Storytime For Infants pre-walking age (0-18 months) and their caregivers, 9:30 am, with Miss Jamielee. Tuesday, November 13 Coffee and Coloring for Adults, 10 am. We provide the coffee and coloring supplies, you provide the conversation and creativity. ThinkShop, 4 pm. A STEM-based program exploring the way the world works for ages 5-10. Wednesday, November 14 Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm. Ocean’s 8 (PG-13). Free admission, open to all ages. Sunday, November 18 Read, Learn, Create Book Club, 3:30 pm. Read, Learn, Create: A Book Club for the Artistically Inclined is not your typical book club. The “RLC” is intended for creative types who tend to think outside of the box. Open to all creative types, 16 years and older. Tuesday, November 20 Wii U Tournament, 4 pm. Video game tournament with prizes for top two finishers. Free entry. Games and controllers are provided. African-American Authors Book Club, 6:45 pm. All adults welcome. Discussion of a new title by African-American authors each month. Wednesday, November 21 Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm. Winchester (PG-13). Free admission, open to all ages. Mystery Book Club, 7 pm. A new mystery title to discuss each month. Monday, November 26 Classics Book Club, 7 pm. Catch up on the world’s great literature with a new title every month. Tuesday, November 27 Books and Barks, 3:30-5 pm. Build your kids’ reading skills by letting them read to friendly, non-judgmental dogs in one of our most popular events. Wednesday, November 28 Young Americans, 4:30 pm. A discussion group for ages 13-19. Want to talk about what’s going on in the world? Want to know how you can take a role in society? Want to be smart enough to face the world on its terms? Get answers at the Library. Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm. Little Giants (PG). Free admission, open to all ages. Thursday, November 29 ---PAGE BREAK--- Yoga, 6 pm. Free yoga class presented by The Yoga Roots. Friday, November 30 Storycrafter’s Club, Palmdale City Library, 3 to 4 pm. A special craft and story club for ages 5-9 with a new theme each month. . At the Parks Thursday, November 1, 8, 15 & 29 - Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr Maker Thursdays, 5-6:30pm. Hands on creative ways for kids to invent, play, design, and explore. All ages. Friday, November 2, 9, 16 & 30 - Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr Family Game/Dance Night, 3:30-6 pm. Board games are made available for families to check out and engage in friendly competitions. All ages. Saturday, November 3, 10, 17 & 24 - Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr Tots Hour, 9:30-10:30 am. Tots will be provided with hands-on, free activities that give them the opportunities to explore their world through a variety of indoor and outdoor experiences. Ages 2-5. Sunday, November 4, 11, 18 & 25- Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr Retro Day Family Field Games, 9-11 am. Bring your family and friends out to the park for some good old-fashioned fun! Try your hand at badminton, bocce or croquet! See park staff for details. Tuesday, November 6, 13, 20 & 27- Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr Tuesday Tunes, 4:30-6 pm. Ages Engage socially in musical games with other park patrons or allow the music to inspire your creativity with art and crafts. Wednesday, November 7, 14, 21 & 28 - Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr Art Melding, 4:30-6 pm. All ages. Come create art with “a little bit of everything” with park staff. Projects are designed to inspire mixing of art mediums and supplies. Saturday, November 10 – Pelona Vista Park American Heart Walk – 7:30 am. It includes a 5K and 1 mile survivor route. Tuesday, November 13 - Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr #RockTheArtPalmdale – 5-6:30 pm. All ages. Come join the rock movement and paint a rock with the intention to hide it for another person to find. Supplies are provided on a first come basis. Saturday, November 17 – Poncitlan Square Family Volunteer Day – American Classic Christmas Decorating, 12 noon to 3 pm. Assist crew in the preparing Poncitlan Square for the upcoming American Classic Christmas. Activities include hanging lights, painting and assembly. For more information visit: www.cityofpalmdale.org/engaged Tuesday, November 20 – Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr Field Day, 12 noon to 2 pm. All ages. At SAVES ---PAGE BREAK--- Tuesday, November 6 & 20 Housing Rights Legal Clinic with Neighborhood Legal Services, 9 am – 12 pm at SAVES, 1002 E Ave Q-12. The NLS team provides free assistance to individuals and families dealing with fair housing, unsafe conditions, mobile home residency law, loan modification, fraud, consumer debt, Section 8, legal problems and landlord/ tenant problems. Walk-ins are welcome or call 1-[PHONE REDACTED] to make an appointment or speak with an in-take advocate. Tuesday, November 13 Legal Clinic with Neighborhood Legal Services, 9 am – 12 pm at SAVES, 1002 E Ave Q- 12. The NLS team provides free assistance to individuals and families dealing with Veteran benefits, other than Honorable Discharge. Walk-ins are welcome or call 1-[PHONE REDACTED] to make an appointment or speak with an in-take advocate. Thursday, November 15 Housing Rights Center, SAVES, 1-4 pm. Opportunity for residents to ask questions about fair housing laws, illegal practices, and landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities. Info: 800/477- 5977 or Neighborhood Services [PHONE REDACTED], you can also visit Saturday, November 17 Family Volunteer Day – Holiday Prep Day, 9 am to 12 pm. Assist SAVES in preparing to provide holiday food and gifts to over 500 local families in need. Activities include basket prep, donation sorting and gift bag assembly. For more information visit: www.cityofpalmdale.org/engaged Tuesday, November 27 Legal Clinic with Neighborhood Legal Services, 9 am – 12 pm at SAVES, 1002 E Ave Q- 12. The NLS team provides free assistance to individuals and families dealing with Healthcare issue, getting needed medical service, issues with health insurance, and medical transportation. Walk-ins are welcome or call 1-[PHONE REDACTED] to make an appointment or speak with an in-take advocate. Chimbole Cultural Center Tuesdays, November 6, 13, 20 & 27 Alanon High Nooners Meeting, 12:15-1:45 pm. The Alanon Meetings are every Tuesday, except holidays and the days in December-January when the Chimbole Cultural Center is closed. For more information please call Jean at 661/947-7615. Wednesday, November 7 Friends of the Library Meeting, Chimbole Cultural Center, 4 pm. An organization devoted to helping support the Library. Saturday, November 17 Family Volunteer Day - Mail for Heroes, 9 am to 3 pm. The public is invited to join volunteers to thank and recognize members of the military, veterans and their families through this local card making event – all ages welcome. For more information visit: www.cityofpalmdale.org/engaged Public Safety Thursday, November 1 Coffee with a Cop – from 9-10 am at Starbucks on 10th Street West and Avenue O-8. ---PAGE BREAK--- Public Works Saturday, November 3 Recycle Household Hazardous Waste – 8 am to 1 pm. Household hazardous waste recycling at the City Maintenance Yard, located at 39110 3 rd St. East. Palmdale Playhouse Tuesday, November 27 Santa’s Wonderland 3 to 7 pm. Delight in the magic of the holiday season, free admission, picture with Santa More information available at www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com. Thursday, November 29 Santa’s Wonderland 10 am to 2 pm. Delight in the magic of the holiday season, free admission, picture with Santa More information available at www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com. Public Meetings Thursday, November 8 Palmdale Planning Commission Meeting, Chimbole Cultural Center, 38350 Sierra Hwy. 7 pm. Tuesday, November 13 Palmdale City Council Meeting, Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Hwy Suite B. 7 pm. Board of Library Trustee Meeting, Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Hwy Suite B. 5:30 pm. Monday, November 19 PRWA, Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Hwy Suite B. 7 pm. Palmdale Amphitheater Thursday, November 8 AV WALL: The Mobile Vietnam Memorial Wall, from 5 pm Thursday, Nov. 8 to 8 am Tuesday, Nov. 13. The monument is open to the public around the clock during the display period. Admission is free. For more information visit www.AVWALL.org, Facebook @avwalldisplay, or call 661/524-6408. Legacy Commons Tuesday, November 20 Parkinson’s Group Meeting, 9:45-11:45 am, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors. Wednesday, November 28 Diabetes Group Meeting, 9 am, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors. ONGOING: Recruiting Now – Girl Scouts, City of Palmdale Neighborhood Houses. The Girl Scouts are now meeting once a week at three of the City’s Neighborhood Houses: Yucca NH, 503 E. Avenue Q3, 267-5052; Tumbleweed NH, 1129 E. Avenue R4, 267-5901; and Manzanita NH, 38627 32nd St. East, 267-5911. Call your local Neighborhood House for day and time. ---PAGE BREAK--- Palmdale City Library Techmobile Schedule (weather permitting) Wednesday 3:30-4:30 pm - Anaverde Park School Thursday 3:30-4:30 pm - Hammack Center FACILITY LOCATIONS: Best of the West Softball Complex 2723 Rancho Vista Drive Palmdale, CA 93551 Chimbole Cultural Center 38350 Sierra Highway Palmdale, CA 93550 661/267-5656 Monday 12-6 pm Tuesday 12-6 pm Wednesday 8 am-10 pm Thursday 8 am-6 pm Friday 12- 6 pm Saturday and Sunday by reservation only. Courson Park 38226 10th St. East Palmdale, CA 93550 Domenic Massari Park 37716 55th St. East Palmdale, CA 93552 DryTown Water Park 3850 Ave. S Palmdale, CA 93552 www.DryTownWaterPark.com 661/267-6161 Marie Kerr Park Recreation Center 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd. Palmdale, CA 93551 Marie Kerr Park Community Building 379700 30th Street West Palmdale, CA 93551 Palmdale Amphitheater 2723 Rancho Vista Boulevard Palmdale, California 93551 www.PalmdaleAmphitheater.com Palmdale City Library 700 East Palmdale Blvd. Palmdale, CA 93550 661/267-5600 • 661/267-5277 (24/7 Renewal Line) Monday-Thursday, 10 am-8 pm •Friday-Saturday, 10 am-5 pm• Sunday 1-5 pm ---PAGE BREAK--- Palmdale City Council Chamber 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B Palmdale, CA 93550 Palmdale Oasis Recreation Center 3850 Ave. S Palmdale, CA 93552 Palmdale Transportation Center 39000 Clock Tower Plaza Drive Palmdale, CA 93550 661/267-5300 Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 3 am-12 pm (midnight) Saturday-Sunday, 6 am-10:30 pm Legacy Commons for Active Seniors 930 East Avenue Q-9 Palmdale, CA 93550 661/267-5904 Monday-Thursday 8 am-4:30 pm Friday 8 am-12 pm Palmdale Playhouse 38334 10th Street East Palmdale, CA 93550 661/267-5684 Tickets for Palmdale Playhouse events may be purchased online at www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com, or at the box office beginning two hours before each show, 38334 10th St. East. For more information, please call 661/267-5684. Yellen Dog Park 5100 East Ave. S Palmdale, CA 92552 661/267-5611 -30- Communications Department • 38300 Sierra Highway • Palmdale, CA 93550 www.CityofPalmdale.org