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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITY OF PALMDALE NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: John Mlynar PHONE: 661/267-5115 DATE: February 26, 2019 City of Palmdale’s “Season of Service” Continues with Community Cleanup Event at Barrel Springs Trail PALMDALE – The City of Palmdale’s “Season of Service” continues on Saturday, March 2 with a Community Cleanup event at the Barrel Springs Trail in Palmdale. Participants will meet at the Barrel Springs Park & Ride located at Pearblossom Highway and 25th St. East. Registration will take place from 8 to 8:30 am on location. Work will begin at 8:30 am. Participants are encouraged to bring work gloves and rakes. Volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must complete a Release of Liability (available at www.cityofpalmdale.org or at event registration). “Make a difference in YOUR community by Palmdale’s 6th annual Season of Service,” said Community Programs Coordinator Trish Jones. “Our theme this year is Serve, Learn, Give, and between now and May there are many opportunities to volunteer your time, learn about the community and give back in areas that are meaningful to you.” The remaining 2019 Season of Service events include: Community Volunteer Resource Fair - Saturday, March 9 Antelope Valley Mall - 11 am – 3 pm Local agencies will be on hand to provide information about volunteering, donating and engaging opportunities. Partners: AV Mall and AV Volunteer Coordinators Group SAVES Spring Cleaning - Saturday, March 30 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Time: 8 – 8:30 am registration; 8:30 am project begins. Community Cleanup: Courson Park/Neighborhood - Saturday, April 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- Time: 8 – 8:30 am registration; 8:30 am project begins. Participants are encouraged to bring work gloves and rakes. Community Cleanup – Old Harold Road - Saturday, May 4 Time: 8 – 8:30 am registration; 8:30 am project begins. Participants are encouraged to bring work gloves and rakes. Stamp Out Hunger – Part 1 - - Saturday, May 11 Community Partner: United States Postal Service Location: SAVES, 1002 East Avenue Q-12, Palmdale Time: Varied. Complete list at www.cityofpalmdale.org/servicedays Partner with local letter carriers for the 25th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Food assists local families in need. Community Partner: United States Postal Service Stamp Out Hunger---Part 2 - Saturday, May 18 Community Partner: United States Postal Service Location: SAVES, 1002 East Avenue Q-12, Palmdale Time: Registration from 8 to 8:30 am. Help SAVES process donations from the Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive for community distribution. Last year, Palmdale residents donated over 35,000 hours of service towards making Palmdale an even better place to live. Residents may also develop their own service projects. “If you have an idea for a project or you want to participate in something but you’re not quite sure what, give us a call at 661/267-5473 and we can help you identify areas of interest,” Jones added. “Or visit us online at www. cityofpalmdale.org/Engaged.” -30- Communications Department • 38300 Sierra Highway • Palmdale, CA 93550 www.CityofPalmdale.org