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Connections PALMDALE FROM THE DESK OF CITY MANAGER JAMES PURTEE June 5, 2018 City Manager’s Message Welcome to the inaugural edition of Palmdale Connections. This is a new opportunity for us to reach out to our community and keep you connected on what’s happening in your city. We’ll cover events, programs, construction, legislation — just about everything that impacts your life and makes Palmdale a great place to live, work and play. If you have any topics you want us to cover, or have any questions, feel free to contact us at communications@ cityofpalmdale.org. Twilight Tours, Extended Hours on Tap for Joe Davies Heritage Airpark 2018 brings some exciting changes to the Joe Davies Heritage Airpark at Palmdale Plant 42, located at 2001 E. Ave. P. New for this year are Twilight Tours, where the park is open from 4:30 to 9:30 pm, and guided tours provided at 6, 7 and 8 pm. Picnic tables and BBQs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The first tour, led by Recreation Coordinator Kathleen Whiteside, took place on May 17. Several families took advantage of this unique opportunity to view the aircraft — each one with an important connection to Palmdale — in a beautiful evening setting. Additional Twilight Tours will be held on June 21, July 19 and Aug. 16. Park visitation hours are being extended this year. From June 1 through Aug. 31 the new hours are: Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10 am to 2 pm; and Fridays through Sundays from 9 am to 2 pm. The Airpark is closed Mondays and major holidays. Admission and parking are free. Be sure to bring your family, friends and out-of-town guests to this hometown gem this summer and show off a little Palmdale pride! ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 3 CITY OF PALMDALE • June 5, 2018 CITY OF PALMDALE • June 5, 2018 Salute Old Glory at Flag Day Celebration Join family, friends and neighbors at the City’s annual Flag Day Celebration on Thursday, June 14 at 9:30 am at Joe Davies Heritage Airpark. The event is free and open to the public. Ceremonies include a welcome by dignitaries, presentation of colors, invocation and benediction, posting of the Colors; Pledge of Allegiance, a “What the Flag Means to Me” Ceremony, recognition of the military and closing remarks. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Guided tours of the Airpark will be available. Also part of the festivities will be the announcement of the winners of the Flag Day Essay Contest. Summer Lunch Program Begins The City of Palmdale and Palmdale School District’s summer lunch program is underway for 2018. Available for ages 18 and under, the healthy, nutritious and tasty lunches provided by PSD will be served weekdays, June 5 through July 27, except for July 4, at the following locations in Palmdale: 11 am-12 pm, Domenic Massari Park, 37716 55th St. East 11 am-12 pm, Palmdale Moose Lodge #507, 3101 East Ave. Q 11:15 am-12:15 pm, McAdam Park, 38115 30th St. East 11:20 am-12:20 pm, Yellen Park, 5100 East Ave. 11:30 am-12:30 pm, Palmdale City Library, 700 E. Palmdale Blvd. 11:40 am-12:40 pm, Joshua Hills Park, 3030 Fairfield Ave. 11:45 am-12:45 pm, Desert Sands Park, 39117 3rd St. East Enrichment and recreational activities will be offered at Domenic Massari, Desert Sands, Joshua Hills and McAdam Parks, and Palmdale City Library. Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Successful Palmdale’s 2018 Season of Service concluded with another successful two- part Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive in conjunction with the United States Postal Service. Part one began on Saturday, May 12, with Mayor Jim Ledford, SAVES Coordinator Patricia Morales and Community Programs Coordinator Trish Jones cheering on local letter carriers who, as part of their daily routes, gathered donated food items for the 26th consecutive Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. They returned later that day to SAVES, as staff and a plethora of community volunteers helped unload the food. One of the most inspiring moments of the day came when the Highland Football Team who, despite experiencing a critical incident at their school the day before, enthusiastically volunteered at the event, displaying commitment and unity with the community at large. Part two took place the following weekend, as volunteers sorted the items for distribution at SAVES. Mark your calendars now for the 27th Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive coming in May 2019. Moana Kicks Off Summer Movie Series at Palmdale City Library The Palmdale City Library kicks off its Summer Movie Series with a showing of the Disney classic Moana on Friday, June 8 at 1 pm. Admission and popcorn are free. The Summer Movie Series will be held at 1 pm on Fridays throughout June and July. Scheduled movies include, Goonies (rated PG) on June 15, Minions (rated PG) on June 22, Cars (rated G) on June 29, Nim’s Island (rated PG) on July 13 and Ratatouille (rated G) on July 20. This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Palmdale City Library. “Swish” Gets the Road Work Done With over 500 miles of paved roads in Palmdale, the City's Street Maintenance teams keep busy repairing cracks and potholes, particularly on some of the older streets. Recently, the street crew performed an asphalt repair on 20th St. East between Ave. L and M, using a technique called a "swish." A "swish" is a process that fills the cracks and levels the surface, resulting in a cost-effective way to get an additional five to seven years of service out of the road. We’ll keep you up to date on additional repair and road overlays which will be performed in various location this summer. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 CITY OF PALMDALE • June 5, 2018 Love, Loss and What I Wore Coming to the Palmdale Playhouse Palmdale Repertory Theatre will present four performances of “Love, Loss and What I Wore” this weekend at The Palmdale Playhouse. Show times are Friday and Saturday, June 8 and 9 at 8 pm, and Saturday and Sunday, June 9 and 10 at 2 pm. Based on the 1995 bestselling book by Ilene Beckerman, Love, Loss and What I Wore is play by Nora Ephron & Delia Ephron of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes and memory covering all the important subjects — mothers, prom dresses, mothers, buying bras, mothers, hating purses and why they only wear black. This show is intended for mature audiences. Tickets are available at www.PalmdalePlayhouse. com or at the Box Office beginning two hours before the show. Vets4Veterans Color Blast Fun Run A 5K Color Blast Fun Run, for all levels of walkers, runners and those in between of all ages, will take place Sunday, June 10 at 8 am at Pelona Vista Park, 37800 Tierra Subida Ave. Register at www. avvets4veterans.org/run. Yellen Dog Park Celebrates First Anniversary with Paws in the Park Bring your four legged friends out to Yellen Dog Park, 5100 E. Ave. S, on Saturday, June 16 from 9 to 11 am as we celebrate our one year anniversary. Activities will include dog art, cooling stations, obstacle course, and giveaways! I O N E Y E A R A N N I V E R S A RY Yellen Dog Park We’re Ready for Summer Fun! Summer is the busiest time of year in Recreation and Culture, with the City’s pools, parks and recreation centers, and cultural and active seniors facilities bustling with activity. To gear up, staff engaged in two interactive training sessions at Marie Kerr and Domenic Massari Parks. Topics covered included communications skills, City values, the importance of parks in our community, park ordinances, responsibilities of a program leader, general operating procedures and special activities that will take place at the park sites throughout the summer. An interactive “Escape Room” exercise was a fun part of the learning and bonding process. A complete list of classes, events and activities is available in Palmdale Magazine online at www.cityofpalmdale.org. Registration for classes is available at www.PlayPalmdale.org. Calling all Artists & Artisans! Kaleidoscope Wants YOU! Are you a professional artist or artisan? Or maybe a student or novice? The City is accepting applications for participation in the third annual Kaleidoscope Music & Art Festival, a unique event dedicated to the arts, coming to the Palmdale Amphitheater on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10 am to 6 pm. Applications are available online at www.PalmdaleAmphitheater.com. Deadline to apply is Sept. 15. Applications currently being accepted include: Professional Artisans & Artists Professional artists will have the opportunity to display, demonstrate and sell their work in their own booth space. ArtLight Student & Novice Artist Exhibit Novice artists and hobbyists are encouraged to apply to display at ArtLight, a place for aspiring artists to display their work; open to groups, classes, schools, art instructors and individuals. Apothecary & Culinary Artisans Kaleidoscope’s Fresh Made Market is perfect for cottage industry and farmers market vendors who specialize in handmade candles, home scent products, skin and body care products, baked and canned goods, salsas, pestos, sauces and traditional farmer’s market products. Art à la Carte Local businesses or organizations that are hosting music or art events from Oct. 5 to 12, the week prior to Kaleidoscope, may qualify to be included in Kaleidoscope’s Art à la Carte brochure. PALMDALE’S MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL 5 CITY OF PALMDALE • June 5, 2018 Get ready for summer evenings of food, fun and music as the City will host eight free “Music in the Parks” events alternating between Poncitlán Square, located at 9th St. East between Ave. Q-9 & Ave. Q-10 and Domenic Massari Park, located at 37716 55th St. East. The entertainment will be held every Thursday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, beginning June 14 and running through August 2. Food trucks will be on site. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on, and may bring food and non-alcoholic beverages. New for 2018 will be dance lessons and free activities for kids. The musical line up will feature long time popular groups in the Antelope Valley as well as new groups. The schedule features: June 14 – Seventh Switch – Classic rock, cumbias, rock en Español, country, reggae, disco/funk, calypso, rockabilly, Tex-Mex, ’80s and more, Poncitlán Square June 21 – POP Vision – Top 40, Domenic Massari Park June 28 – Runaway – Country, Poncitlán Square July 5 – On Tap – Classic Rock, Pop, Country, Blues & Oldies, Domenic Massari Park July 12 – Mama’s Hot Sauce – Rockabilly, Poncitlán Square July 19 – Code Red – Everything from Rock to Country, Domenic Massari Park July 26 – The Dance Band – R&B/Classics, Poncitlán Square August 2 – Carry-On Band – High Energy Dynamic Rock, Domenic Massari Park Music in the Parks Returns to Domenic Massari Park and Poncitlán Square This Summer ---PAGE BREAK--- Measure R to Fund 10th Street West Widening Palmdale motorists will reap the benefits of recently approved additional Measure R dollars by the Metro Board to improve traffic flow and connectivity to the Antelope Valley 14 freeway as part of the 10th Street West Widening/Interchange Project. The City initially received $15 million from Measure R for the project. The addition of $12.6 million will fully fund the project at a cost of $27.6.million. The project will widen 10th St. West from six to eight lanes south of Rancho Vista Blvd to Ave O-4, provide additional right turn lanes from 10th St. West onto the north bound 14 Freeway on ramp and AV Mall entrance; and include traffic signal upgrades and modifications at the intersections of 10th St. West and Rancho Vista, AV Mall Entrance, Destination O-8, and the 14 Freeway off ramp. It will also add north and southbound right turn lanes on 10th St. West at Rancho Vista Blvd. and modify existing 14 Freeway on and off-ramps at 10th St West. Seniors Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Over 100 people celebrated Cinco de Mayo at Legacy Commons for Active Seniors on Friday, May 4 with festive singing, dancing and a very popular nacho bar. Entertainment included traditional folklorico dancing by Grupo Folklorico Kualli Hanezi, the Legacy line dancers and four regular Legacy performers. Stay Connected Road Construction Update Week of June 4-June 10 Palmdale Boulevard from 5th Street East to 10th Street East Intermittent lane and shoulder closures to pothole underground utilities for a future project. Avenue P-8 from 25th Street West to 30th Street West Intermittent lane closure for utility installation and approach construction for Cottonwood Elementary School. Southbound 25th Street. West from Rancho Vista Boulevard to Avenue P-8 Intermittent No. 2 lane closures for landscape assessment district restoration. 10th St. East, 9th Street East, Avenue Q-11 and Avenue Q-12 Intermittent street and lane closures for Courson Arts Colony offsite utility and street improvements. Avenue R and 40th Street East Intermittent lane and shoulder closures for the Guidance Charter School utility installation and street improvements. Expect delays. For more information, call Public Works at 267-5300. TICKETS: WWW.PALMDALEAMPHITHEATER.COM Palmdale Amphitheater Family of Partners: THE LAO TIZER BAND FEATURING ERIC MARIENTHAL, CHIELI MINUCCI & KAREN BRIGGS PLUS INCENDIO SATURDAY, JULY 14 BRET MICHAELS SATURDAY, JULY 21 SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 SATURDAY, JUNE 30 Freedom CELEBRATION & Fireworks FEATURING THE ALLEY CATS SOUL CITY BAND MAJOR CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT COMING IN JUNE! FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR UPDATES There’s a Lot to Do in Palmdale For a complete list of all the events and activities happening in Palmdale during June, visit www.CityofPalmdale.org/Juneevents. Wednesday, June 6 – Legacy Commons Advisory Board Meeting, 9:15 am, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors. Wednesday, June 6 – Indiana Jones Film Festival, Palmdale City Library, 1:30 pm. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (PG-13). Free admission and popcorn, open to all ages. Wednesday, June 6 – Midweek Movies, Palmdale City Library, 5:30 pm. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) rated PG. Free admission and popcorn, open to all ages. Thursday, June 7 – Coffee with a Cop, Chick-fil-A, 9-10:30 am. Thursday, June 7 – Indiana Jones Film Festival, Palmdale City Library, 1:30 pm. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Skull (PG). Free admission and popcorn, open to all ages. Friday, June 8 – Summer Movie Series, Palmdale City Library, 1 pm. Moana (PG). Free admission and popcorn, open to all ages. Friday, June 8 – Family Game Night, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 3:30-6 pm. Board games are made available for families to check out and engage in friendly competitions. Ages Saturday, June 9-Sunday, August 5 – Summer Hours at the Park Sites, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Building, 7-11 am & 4-8 pm, Monday through Friday and 9 am-5 pm, Saturday and Sunday. Park staff will be providing fun, engaging activities all summer long for kids and the entire family. Saturday, June 9 – Social Striders, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings. Group meets at 8 am. Come out and enjoy Palmdale’s beautiful parks with your fellow park walkers, walk as little or as much as you want! Saturday, June 9 – Family Fitness Day, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 9-11 am. Bring your family down to the park to engage in fun recreational challenges! Ages Saturday, June 9 – Tots Hour, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 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. Saturday June 9 – Baby Lapsit Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 9:30 am. This program is intended to promote early literacy skills and motor coordination through songs, rhymes, puppets and stories. Please feel free to bring a blanket or favorite toy. Sunday, June 10 – Retro Day Family Field Games, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 9-11 am. Bring your family and friends out to the park for some good old fashioned fun! Try your hand at some badminton, bocce or croquet! See park staff for details. Monday, June 11 – AVTA Information Meeting, 9 am, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors. Monday, June 11 – Mondays in Motion, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 5-6 pm. Park staff will be offering entry-level skills for a variety of sports. Ages Tuesday, June 12 – Coffee and Coloring for Adults, Palmdale City Library, 10 am. We provide the coffee and coloring supplies, you provide the conversation and creativity. 6 CITY OF PALMDALE • June 5, 2018 7 CITY OF PALMDALE • June 5, 2018 City of Palmdale- Government PalmdaleCity CityofPalmdale ---PAGE BREAK--- Tuesday, June 12 – Alanon High Nooners Meeting, Chimbole Cultural Center, 12:15 pm to 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. Tuesday, June 12 – Preschool Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 1 pm. The Library’s famous preschool storytime session with Miss Shay. Ages 3-5. Tuesday, June 12 – AV Senior Network Meeting, 1:30-4 pm, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors. Tuesday, June 12 – Legal Aid for Low Income Individuals, Palmdale City Library, 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. Tuesday, June 12 – ThinkShop, Palmdale City Library, 5-6:30 pm. A STEM-based program exploring the way the world works for ages 5-10. Wednesday, June 13 – Baby & Toddler Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 9:15 and 10:15 am. The Library’s storytime session for Palmdale’s youngest residents with Miss Shay. Ages 6-36 months. Wednesday, June 13 – LEGO at the Library, Palmdale City Library, 3-5pm. A special LEGO event for the kids. Registration is required. Wednesday, June 13 – Friends of the Library Meeting, Chimbole Cultural Center, 4 pm. An organization devoted to helping support the Library. Wednesday, June 13 – Midweek Movies, Palmdale City Library, 5:30 pm. The Post (2017) rated PG-13. Free admission and popcorn, open to all ages. Thursday, June 14 – Flag Day Celebration, Joe Davies Heritage Airpark, 9:30 am. “What the Flag Means to Me” Essay Ceremony, recognition of military, Airpark tours, complimentary refreshments. Thursday, June 14 – Juneteenth Celebration, 1 pm, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors. Thursday, June 14 – Spin a Yarn, Palmdale City Library, 5:30-7 pm. Crochet and knit enthusiasts are welcome to gather and swap techniques and patterns. Adults only. Thursday, June 14 – Music in the Parks, Poncitlán Square, 5:30-7:30 pm. Enjoy great tunes from long-time local favorites and new artists – all while enjoying a beautiful Palmdale summer evening! Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. Attendees may bring food and non-alcoholic beverages. The artist is local favorite, Seventh Switch and the food trucks on site will be Izzy’s Taco Truck & LA Donuts. New this year, free line dance lessons and kids activities! Thursday, June 14 – Palmdale Planning Commission Meeting, Chimbole Cultural Center, 38250 Sierra Hwy. 7 pm. Friday, June 15 – Bilingual Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 10 am. Stories and songs in English and Spanish with Miss Maria. All ages. Friday, June 15 – Summer Movie Series, Palmdale City Library, 1 pm. Goonies (PG). Free admission and popcorn, open to all ages. Saturday, June 16 – Social Striders, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 8 am. Come out and enjoy Palmdale’s beautiful parks with your fellow park walkers, walk as little or as much as you want! Saturday, June 16 – Paws in the Park, Yellen Dog Park, 9-11 am. Celebrate our 1 year anniversary with your dogs! Activities include dog art, cooling stations, obstacle course, and giveaways! Important Phone Numbers Administration 267-5115 America’s Job Center of California 265-7421 Building & Safety 267-5353 Business License 267-5434 Business Watch 267-5170 City Clerk 267-5151 City Council 267-5115 City Hall 267-5100 Code Enforcement 267-5234 Communications 267-5115 Crime Prevention 267-5170 Crime Tip Hotline 947-7433 Economic Development 267-5115 Engineering 267-5353 Finance 267-5440 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 267-5353 Graffiti Removal Hotline 947-7433 Hearing Impaired Access – TDD 267-5167 Housing 267-5126 Human Resources 267-5400 Jobs Hotline (24-hr. recorded information) 267-JOBS Maintenance 947-7433 Neighborhood Services 267-5181 Neighborhood Watch 267-5170 Palmdale City Library 267-5600 Palmdale Film, Convention & Visitors Bureau 267-5100 Palmdale Playhouse 267-5684 Palmdale Sheriff’s Station 272-2400 Palmdale Transportation Center 267-5977 Parking Enforcement 267-5436 Planning 267-5200 Poncitlán Square 267-5656 Public Works 267-5353 Purchasing 267-5444 Recreation & Culture 267-5611 Sewer Maintenance 267-5272 South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) 267-5191 Shopping Cart Retrieval 947-7433 Street Cleaning 267-5338 Traffic Signals 947-7433 Traffic/Transportation 267-5353 8 CITY OF PALMDALE • June 5, 2018