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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITY OF PALMDALE MEDIA ALERT CONTACT: John Mlynar PHONE: 661/267-5115 DATE: February 28, 2019 Photo/Interview/Story Opportunities City of Palmdale Hosted Events & Programs for March WHAT: Programs and events hosted by the City of Palmdale WHEN: March 2019 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 March can be found in the Palmdale Magazine, available online at www.CityofPalmdale.org/Residents/Palmdale-Magazine. SCHEDULE: Palmdale City Library Saturday, March 2, 9 &16 Baby & Me Lap-sit Storytime For Infants pre-walking age (0-18 months) and their caregivers, 9:30 am, with Miss Jamielee. Monday, March 4 Kindness Rocks, 4 pm. Bringing the community together to spread kindness by painting rocks for others to find. Paint and rocks are provided. Free admission, open to all ages. Tuesday, March 5 &12 Preschool Storytime 1 pm. Ages 3–5 with Miss Shay. Tuesday, March 5, 12, 19 & 26 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. Wednesday, March 6 &13 Toddler Storytime, 9:15 and 10:15 am (2 sessions) with Miss Shay. Ages 12-36 months. Wednesday, March 6 Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm. Ant Man and the Wasp (2018) rated PG13. Free admission, open to all ages. ---PAGE BREAK--- Tuesday, March 12 Coffee and Coloring for Adults, 10 am. We provide the coffee and coloring supplies, you provide the conversation and creativity. Wednesday, March 13 Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm. Pacific Rim (2013) rated PG13. Free admission, open to all ages. Sunday, March 17 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. Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22 Spring Break Movie Festival, 1 pm. This event is free and open to all ages. Movies scheduled to be shown include The Little Mermaid (1989) rated G, Incredibles 2 (2018) rated PG, Minions (2015) rated PG, Peter Rabbit (2018) rated PG, and The Aristocats (1970) rated G. Tuesday, March 19 African-American Authors Book Club, 6:45 pm. All adults welcome. Discussion of a new title by African-American authors each month. Mystery Book Club, 7 pm. A new mystery title to discuss each month. Wednesday, March 20 Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm. Won’t you Be My Neighbor (2018) rated PG13. Free admission, open to all ages. Saturday, March 23 Holistic Poetry, 10:30 am. Join us in discovering and examining who we are in mind, body, and spirit through the reading, writing, and discussion of poetry. Monday, March 25 Classics Book Club, Palmdale City Library, 7 pm. With a new title each month. At the Parks Friday, March 1, 8 & 15 - Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr Game Night, 4:30-6pm Board games are made available for families to check out and engage in friendly competitions. Ages Fuse Beads – 4:30-6 pm. Create your own designs as fuse beads offer endless ideas and patterns. These small plastic craft pieces are simple and so much fun for kids and adults alike. Ages 5+ due to small pieces. Saturday, March 2, 9 & 16 - Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr Tots Hour, 10 am -2 pm. Tots will be provided with hands-on activities that give them the opportunities to explore their world through a variety of indoor and outdoor experiences. Ages 2-5. Free ---PAGE BREAK--- Sunday, March 3 & 10- Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr Sports Sunday – 12-2 pm. Grab your family, invite the neighbors, come as one or come as many! Join park staff in fun, recreational sports, such as football, soccer, baseball or others. Stay and play! All ages welcome! Monday, March 4 & 11- Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr Open Play, 4:30-6 pm. Come pick and choose your favorite game. All Ages welcome. Tuesday, March 5 & 12 Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr Paint Tuesday, 4:30-6 pm. Free Paint time for all ages. Patrons will explore art through various projects. See park staff for upcoming planned activities. Wednesday, March 6 & 13- Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr Word Play Wednesday, 4:30-6 pm. Improve your vocabulary as you play select word games, such as Scrabble, Boggle, or crossword puzzles. Think you can out smart your friends? Ages 8+ Thursday, March 7 & 14- Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr Maker Thursdays, 4:30-6pm. Hands on and creative ways for kids to invent, play, design, and explore. Ages 8+ Saturday, March 9- Domenic Massari Neighborhood Block Party- 2-4 pm. Join us at the park and get to know your neighbors as we celebrate spring together! Park staff will host a social corner to encourage positive social conversations that unite the community. Spring cookies available while supplies last. All ages welcome. Sunday-Saturday, March 17-23 - Domenic Massari and Marie Kerr Spring Break- 12-2 pm. School’s out! Stop by the park with family and friends to enjoy free recreational field games such as giant soccer, kickball, volleyball, relay races and more during spring break. Pick up a park calendar for more details. All ages welcome. Saturday, March 23-Domenic Massari Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Club- 1-3 pm. The City of Palmdale is partnering with Antelope Valley Gem & Mineral Club in presenting free educational and recreational fun that surrounds our everyday life. Members from the club will share their knowledge, experiences and answer your questions. Families are encouraged to attend. Chimbole Cultural Center Tuesday, March 5, 12, 19 & 26 Al-anon 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, March 6 Friends of the Library Meeting, Chimbole Cultural Center, 4 pm. An organization devoted to helping support the Library. Public Safety ---PAGE BREAK--- Wednesday, March 6 Identity Theft and Scam Prevention, 7 to 8:30 pm at City Council Chamber, 38250 Sierra Hwy, Ste B. This presentation is free and open to the public. It will cover identity theft, scams, schemes, online safety and more. Info: 661/267-5170. Coffee with a Cop, 9 am Join your neighbors and deputies for free coffee and conversation at the Starbucks located at 39904 10th St W. in Palmdale. Info: 661/272-2587. Palmdale Playhouse (www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com) January 24 to March 10 Blossom, Art exhibit by Adrian Abrego. Thursday, March 14 Date to Dream from Land to Sea, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Opening reception for art exhibit by JoDee Luna and Gina Marie Wilson, light refreshments will be served. Saturday, March 9 Spring Fling 7:30 pm, recital by the West Coast Classical Orchestras featuring Ray Charles, Defying Gravity, Chick Corea’s “Spain”, Leroy Anderson’s “The Penny Whistle Song”, a tribute to the band Chicago, and many more pop and light classical compositions. Tickets are $12 and are available at www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com. Friday, March 22 & 29 The Little Mermaid 8 pm at the Palmdale Playhouse. Tickets are available at www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com and are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, student and military, and ages 12 and under. Saturday, March 23 & 30 The Little Mermaid 2 and 8 pm at the Palmdale Playhouse. Tickets are available at www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com and are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, student and military, and ages 12 and under. Sunday, March 24 & 31 The Little Mermaid 2 pm at the Palmdale Playhouse. Tickets are available at www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com and are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, student and military, and ages 12 and under. Public Meetings Tuesday, March 5 Palmdale City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 38300 Sierra Hwy Suite B. 7 pm. Tuesday, March 12 Board of Library Trustee Meeting, Administration, 38300 Sierra Hwy Suite B. 5:30 pm. Thursday, March 14 Palmdale Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chambers, 38300 Sierra Hwy Suite B. 7 pm. Monday, March 18 PRWA, Council Chambers, 38300 Sierra Hwy Suite B. 7 pm. ---PAGE BREAK--- Tuesday, March 19 Palmdale City Council Workshop, Council Chambers, 38300 Sierra Hwy Suite B. 7 pm. Legacy Commons Tuesday, March 19 Parkinson’s Group Meeting, 9:45-11:45 am, for information call 661/267/5904. Wednesday, March 27 Diabetes Group Meeting, 9 am, for information call 661/267/5904. Community Programs Saturday, March 2 Community Cleanup, with the theme “Serve, Learn, Give” at Barrel Springs trail located at Pearlblossom Hwy and 25th St East. Registration is from 8 to 8:30 am. For more information visit www.cityofpalmdale.org/engaged. Saturday, March 9 Volunteer Resource Fair, from 11 am to 3 pm at the center court of the Antelope Valley mall, 1233 Rancho Vista Blvd. Stop by and visit with local agencies to learn about volunteer, donation and engagement opportunities. For more information visit www.cityofpalmdale.org/engaged. Saturday, March 16 Free Used Oil & Filter Collection Event, 9 am to 1 pm. At Autozone, 1138 E. Palmdale Blvd. in Palmdale. Recycle your used oil and oil filters and receive a new free filter at one of the City’s upcoming collections event. For more information call 661/267/5300. Saturday, March 30 SAVES Spring Cleanup, registration will be from 8 am to 8:30am, project will begin at 8:30 am. Saves is located at 1002 E Avenue Q-12. For more information visit www.cityofpalmdale.org/engaged. 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. 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: ---PAGE BREAK--- 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 [PHONE REDACTED] 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 [PHONE REDACTED] Marie Kerr Park Community Building 39700 30th Street West Palmdale, CA 93551 [PHONE REDACTED] 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 Palmdale City Council Chamber 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B Palmdale, CA 93550 Palmdale Oasis Recreation Center 3850 Ave. S Palmdale, CA 93552 ---PAGE BREAK--- 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 93552 661/267-5611 -30- Communications Department • 38300 Sierra Highway • Palmdale, CA 93550 www.CityofPalmdale.org