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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITY OF PALMDALE NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: John Mlynar PHONE: 661/267-5115 DATE: January 30, 2019 Palmdale’s “Season of Service” Community Cleanup Postponed PALMDALE – Due to inclement weather, the City of Palmdale’s “Season of Service” Community Cleanup event, which was scheduled for this Saturday, Feb. 2 at Avenue Q and 42nd Street East (north and south of Avenue Q) is postponed. It will be rescheduled at a later date to be determined. The remaining 2019 Season of Service events include: Community Cleanup: Barrel Spring Path- Saturday, March 2 Time: 8 – 8:30 am registration; 8:30 am project begins. Participants are encouraged to bring work gloves and rakes. Partners: Palmdale Water District Community Volunteer Resource Fair - Saturday, March 9 Location & Time: TBA 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 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- 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