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CITY OF PALMDALE MEDIA ALERT CONTACT: John Mlynar PHONE: 661/267-5115 DATE: April 19, 2018 Photo/Interview Opportunity WHAT: City of Palmdale’s Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. WHEN: TODAY, Thursday, April 19, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. (Best photo op: 12:15 pm on) WHERE: Chimbole Cultural Center, 38350 Sierra Highway, Palmdale WHO: Palmdale Mayor James C. Ledford; Palmdale City Councilmembers; City volunteers; City Manager Jim Purtee; Community Programs Coordinator Trish Jones and City staff. WHY: Each year the City of Palmdale hosts a volunteer appreciation luncheon to honor those who generously donate their time to various City departments or programs. The luncheon includes an address from the Mayor in addition to thank you pins for each volunteer. Theme: “There is Nothing Stronger Than the Heart of a Volunteer.” BACKGROUND: The City of Palmdale has over 300 volunteers on record. Volunteers devote tens of thousands of hours to different City departments including the Recreation and Culture Department, Palmdale Playhouse, Joe Davies Heritage Airpark at Palmdale Plant 42, Palmdale City Library, South Antelope Valley Emergency Services, Gabriel’s House, Neighborhood Services and Legacy Commons for Active Seniors. INFORMATION: 661/267-5115. -30- Communications Department • 38300 Sierra Highway • Palmdale, CA 93550 www.CityofPalmdale.org