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1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITY OF PALMDALE MEDIA ALERT CONTACT: John Mlynar PHONE: 661/267-5115 DATE: June 29, 2017 Photo/Interview/Story Opportunities City of Palmdale Hosted Events & Programs for July WHAT: Programs and events hosted by the City of Palmdale WHEN: July 2017 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 July be found in Palmdale Magazine, available online at www.CityofPalmdale.org/Residents/Palmdale-Magazine. SCHEDULE: Saturday, July 1 – Freedom – featuring West Coast Classical Orchestra, 6 pm. A cappella doo-wop comedy favorites The Alley Cats will open the show. Palmdale Amphitheater. Admission and parking free. Bring blanket, lawn chair and picnic dinner. Info: www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com Saturday, July 1 and Sunday July 2 – ASA Softball, Best of the West Softball Complex, 9 am to 5 pm. Wednesday, July 5 – Legacy Commons Advisory Board Meeting, Legacy Commons, 9:15 am. Wednesday, July 5 – Groundbreaking Ceremony for Veteran Enriched Neighborhood, 30043 Division St., 10 am. In partnership with Cal VetREN, Homes4Families and Habitat for Humanity. Wednesday, July 5 – Friends of the Library Meeting, Chimbole Cultural Center, 4 pm. The meeting of the Friends of the Palmdale City Library, an organization devoted to helping support the Library. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 Thursday, July 6 – Music in the Park, Domenic Massari Park, 37716 55th St. East, 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Performer: The Fulcos. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic dinner if you’d like. Food trucks available. Friday, July 7 – Bilingual Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 10 am. Stories and songs in English and Spanish with Miss Maria. Up to 5 years. Friday, July 7, Saturday, July 8 and Sunday July 9 – ASA Softball, Best of the West Softball Complex, 9 am to 5 pm. Friday, July 7 –“Sundown at Drytown,” DryTown Water Park, 6:30-9:30 pm. Tickets and info: www.DryTownWaterPark.com Sunday, July 9 – Music & Food in the Park, Courson Park, 3:30-6 pm. Classic rock and blues performed by the Gabriel’s House Players. Guest artists from various community partner groups will also be performing. Bring your chair and cold drink to the park and enjoy an afternoon of great music performed by artist from our community. Monday, July 10 – PATH Assistance, Palmdale City Library, 1-3 pm. PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) will provide referral services to those who need it. Monday, July 10 – Storycrafter’s Club, Palmdale City Library, 4 to 5 pm. A special craft and story club for ages 5-9 with a new theme each month. Tuesday, July 11 – Coffee and Coloring for Adults, Palmdale City Library, 10 am. We provide the coffee and coloring supplies, you provide the conversation and creativity. Tuesday, July 11 – Preschool Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 1 to 2 pm. The Library’s famous preschool Storytime sessions with Miss Shay, now in a weekly afternoon session. Ages 3-5. Tuesday, July 11 – ThinkShop, Palmdale City Library, 5 to 6:30 pm. A STEM-based program exploring the way the world works for ages 5-10. Wednesday, July 12 – Baby Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 9:15 and 10:15 am. The Library’s Storytime sessions for Palmdale’s youngest residents with Miss Shay, now with two sessions each Wednesday. Ages 6-36 months. Thursday, July 13 – Spin a Yarn, Palmdale City Library, 5:30 to 7 pm. Crochet and knit enthusiasts are welcome to gather and swap techniques and patterns. Adults only. Thursday, July 13 – Music in the Park, Poncitlán Square, 9th St. East between Ave. Q-9 & Ave. Q-10. 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Performer: Runaway (Country). Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic dinner if you’d like. Food trucks on site. Thursday, July 13 – Summer Classic Movie Series presents “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” Palmdale Playhouse. Doors open at 6:30, movie starts at 7 pm. Arrive early and enjoy a complimentary dessert and beverage. Tickets: available at Box Office. Friday, July 14 – Bilingual Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 10 am. Stories and songs in English and Spanish with Miss Maria. Up to 5 years. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 Friday, July 14 – Family Movie Night – E.T., Palmdale Amphitheater. 6 pm. Admission Ages 12 and under free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Food and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome. Free family activities from 6-8 pm while supplies last. Come dressed as your favorite character. Movie starts at dusk. Saturday, July 15 and Sunday July 16 – NSA Softball, Best of the West Softball Complex, 9 am to 5 pm. Saturday, July 15 – Summer Concert Series – Sheila E, Palmdale Amphitheater. Tickets available at www.PalmdaleAmphitheater.com. Gates open at 6 pm, concert at 8 pm. Free parking. Saturday, July 15 –“Sundown at DryTown,” DryTown Water Park, 6:30-9:30 pm. Tickets and info: www.DryTownWaterPark.com Monday, July 17 – Young Americans, Palmdale City Library, 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. Tuesday, July 18 – Safety and Security for Small Business online presentation, 7:30am. For login information email [EMAIL REDACTED] or call 661/267-5170 Tuesday, July 18 – Preschool Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 1 to 2 pm. The Library’s famous preschool Storytime sessions with Miss Shay, now in a weekly afternoon session. Ages 3-5. Tuesday, July 18 – African-American Book Club, Palmdale City Library, 6:45 pm. All adults welcome. Discussion of a new title by African-American authors each month. Wednesday, July 19 – Baby Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 9:15 and 10:15 am. The Library’s Storytime sessions for Palmdale’s youngest residents with Miss Shay, now with two sessions each Wednesday. Ages 6-36 months. Wednesday, July 19 – Mystery Book Club, Chimbole Cultural Center, 7 pm. A new mystery title to discuss each month. Wednesday, July 19 – Introduction to Neighborhood Watch online presentation, 7 pm. For login information email [EMAIL REDACTED] or call 661/267-5170 Thursday, July 20 – Fair Housing Rights Walk-in Clinic, SAVES, 1 - 4 pm. Opportunity for residents to ask questions about fair housing, late fees, rent increases, therapy animals, repairs and more. Info: 800/477-5977. Thursday, July 20 – Music in the Park, Domenic Massari Park, 37716 55th St. East, 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Powerhouse ock music by Seventh Switch. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic dinner if you’d like. Food trucks will be on site. Friday, July 21 – Bilingual Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 10 am. Stories and songs in English and Spanish with Miss Maria. Up to 5 years. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 Friday, July 21 –“Sundown at DryTown,” DryTown Water Park, 6:30-9:30 pm. Tickets and info: www.DryTownWaterPark.com Friday, July 21 – Family Movie Night – Moana, Palmdale Amphitheater, 6 pm. Admission Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Food and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome. Free kids activities from 6-8 pm. Come dressed as your favorite character. Movie starts at dusk. Saturday, July 22 and Sunday July 23 – USA Preps Softball, Best of the West Softball Complex, 9 am to 5 pm. Saturday, July 22 – Teen Drawing Class, ages 12-17. Supplies will be provided, Just bring your creativity! Palmdale City Library, 1-2 pm. Registration required. Sunday, July 23 – Music & Food in the Park, Courson Park, 3:30-6 pm. Classic rock and blues performed by the Gabriel’s House Players. Guest artists from various community partner groups will also be performing. Bring your chair and cold drink to the park and enjoy an afternoon of great music performed by artist from our community. Monday, July 24 – PATH Assistance, Palmdale City Library, 1-3 pm. PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) will provide referral services to those who need it Monday, July 24 – Classics Book Club, Palmdale City Library, 7 pm. Catch up on the world’s great literature with a new title every month. Monday, July 24 – Palmdale Gem and Mineral Club, Chimbole Cultural Center, 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Tuesday, July 25 – Books and Barks, Palmdale City Library, 3:30 to 5 pm. Build your kids reading skills by letting them read to friendly, non-judgmental dogs in one of our most popular events. Wednesday, July 26 – Groundbreaking Ceremony for Colony Arts East, 11 am. Wednesday, July 26 – National Night Out, Domenic Massari Park from 4 to 8pm. Join the public safety team along with the Sheriff’s department, Fire department, CHP and more for an evening of games, music and fun! Get to know your local first responders and law enforcement personnel while checking out all their cool vehicles and displays. Then enjoy the rock climbing wall, Bearcat Pull, relay races, dunk-a-cop tank and live music in the park. Thursday, July 27– Music in the Park, Poncitlán Square, 9th St. East between Ave. Q-9 & Ave. Q-10 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Latin rock music by the Boulevard Knights. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic dinner if you’d like. Thursday, July 27 – Summer Classic Movie Series presents “True Grit,” Palmdale Playhouse. Doors open at 6:30, movie starts at 7 pm. Arrive early and enjoy a complimentary dessert and beverage. Tickets: available at Box Office. Friday, July 28 – Palmdale City Library 40th Birthday Party, all ages. Palmdale City Library, 5:30-7 Join us for birthday cake and a celebration of 40 years of the Palmdale City Library. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 Friday, July 28 –“Sundown at Drytown,” DryTown Water Park, 6:30-9:30 pm. Tickets and info: www.DryTownWaterPark.com Saturday, July 29 and Sunday July 30 – USA Preps Softball, Best of the West Softball Complex, 9 am to 5 pm. Saturday, July 29 – End of Summer Reading Party, Palmdale City Library, 1 pm. All ages. The party will include a special presentation of the children’s program Rockets and Robots. Saturday, July 29 – Summer Concert Series – Trace Adkins, Palmdale Amphitheater. Tickets available at www.PalmdaleAmphitheater.com. Gates open at 6 pm. concert at 8 pm. Free parking. Monday, July 31 – WiiU Tournament, all ages. Palmdale City Library, 4:30 pm. Play Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed and compete for prizes. ONGOING: Every Monday through Thursday in July at 7pm – Crime Prevention Specialists and Community Deputies will be holding Sidewalk Neighborhood Watch meetings in Palmdale neighborhoods. Meetings are about an hour and cover “Reporting Crime and Suspicious Activity”, “Organizing a Neighborhood Watch Group” and “Burglary Prevention”. Handouts and neighborhood watch window stickers will be provided free of charge. If you’d like to have them come out to your neighborhood email [EMAIL REDACTED] or call 661/267- 5170. May 30- July 29 – Summer Reading Program “Reading by Design,” All ages are welcome to participate, and sign-up will be available throughout the session Through July 9 – “Detailed Moments in Time” Art Exhibit, Palmdale Playhouse. Featuring the work of the Teddi Bandt. Info: www.palmdaleplayhouse.com. FREE Summer Lunch Program (A partnership with the Palmdale School District) Tuesday, July 6 through Friday, July 28. For everyone 18 years and younger. Meals must be consumed on the premises. Enrichment activities provided after lunch. For more information please call 661/789-6565. Times & Locations: 11 am-12 pm McAdam Park, 38115 30th St. East 11:15 am-12:15 pm Palmdale Moose Lodge, #507 3101 East Ave. Q 11:30 am-12:30 pm Courson Park, 38226 10th St. East 11:30 am-12:30 pm Joshua Hills Park, 3030 Fairfield Ave. 11:45 am-12:45 pm Christ Church of the Valley, 2714 Ave. R 11:45 am-12:45 pm Desert Sands Park, 39117 3rd St. East 12-1 pm Buena Vista School, 37005 Hillcrest Dr. 12:15-1:15 pm Domenic Massari Park, 37716 55th St. East Registration for Palmdale Works! Youth Job Academy, Registration is currently open for the July session of the Palmdale Works! Youth Job Academy. The class is designed to help ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 students navigate the dos and don’ts of the application and interview process as well as review practices and behaviors that lead to success in the workplace. The class is open to students ages 15-18 and is free. Registration is required. To register: www.cityofpalmdale.org/youth Palmdale City Library Techmobile Schedule (weather permitting) 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Rotating Summer Lunch Program Sites Call the library for details 2:45 – 3:45 pm Marie Kerr Park 4:00-5:00 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 pm-6 pm Tuesday 12 pm-6 pm Wednesday 8 am-10 pm Thursday 8 am-6 pm Friday 12 pm-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 ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 Palmdale Amphitheater 2723 Rancho Vista Boulevard Palmdale, California 93551 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 pm-5 pm 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 am (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 July 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. Yucca Neighborhood House 503 East Avenue Q-3, Palmdale, CA 93550 -30- Communications Department • 38300 Sierra Highway • Palmdale, CA 93550 ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 www.CityofPalmdale.org