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Connections PALMDALE FROM THE DESK OF CITY MANAGER JAMES PURTEE OCTOBER 2, 2018 We Asked. You Answered. City staff is in the beginning stages of conducting a complete update of the City’s website. One of the first steps taken was to ask you, our residents, how we could improve our site to best serve your needs. A survey was conducted online asking respondents to prioritize a list of goals for the website. We received 112 responses from the community, and below were the top goals you identified that will be used to develop our new website: Navigation – Organizing content to make information easy to find and use Task Focus – Making it easier for users to conduct their business Interaction – Increasing engagement with the community; notification subscriptions, communication tools, social media feeds, etc. Service Emphasis – Highlighting the services provided by the City. City Announces Ring Partnership and Rebates The City of Palmdale has announced its partnership with Ring to provide discounts for Palmdale residents who wish to purchase select Ring home security devices. During the promotional period which begins on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 8 am, residents will have the opportunity to receive a $100 promotional code funded by the City of Palmdale and Ring. The City Council approved $50,000 of funding at its September meeting which will allow 1,000 Palmdale residents to participate in the program on a first-come, first-served basis. The rebate program will incentivize the purchase of Ring video doorbells and security devices which connect to the user’s smartphone or tablet via the free Ring app (iOS/Android). Users are notified when the motion sensor is activated or if someone rings their doorbell. They can choose to view the camera’s live video feed at any time. Optional paid video subscription plans are available to those who want to save their Ring videos to view or share at a later time. Program Details The promotional period begins Wednesday, Oct. 3, and will run for 60 days or until the funding limit is reached. • To participate, Palmdale residents must fill out an application which will be posted on www.CityofPalmdale.org at 8 am on Wednesday, Oct. 3. Ring will e-mail the discount code once daily at 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Promotional codes can only be redeemed on Ring.com. Please note that addresses will be verified to ensure they are within Palmdale city limits. • The one-time promotional code can be used to purchase Ring Video Doorbell 2, Ring Video Doorbell Pro, Ring Spotlight Cam Wired, Ring Spotlight Cam Battery or Ring Floodlight Cam. • Promotional codes are valid for a single-use only and cannot be used towards previously purchased Ring products. • Residents will also need to pay an additional subscription fee to record and save the footage on the Ring mobile app. For more information about Ring’s products, please visit Ring.com/products. For more information about the rebate program, residents may email [EMAIL REDACTED], or call 800/656-1918. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 CITY OF PALMDALE • October 2, 2018 Housing Rights Clinic The City of Palmdale and the Housing Rights Center will host a free walk-in housing rights clinic on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 1 to 4 pm at South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Housing rights clinics are held on the third Thursday of every month in Palmdale. The clinics provide an opportunity for residents to ask questions and receive answers about fair housing, late fees, rent increases, reasonable accommodations, therapy animals, evictions, security deposits, disability rights, housing discrimination, repairs and more. The Housing Rights Center is a nonprofit agency that works to provide equal housing access to all residents in the communities it serves. The Center assists homebuyers, rental tenants and housing professionals with free counseling services on fair housing law, public education seminars on housing discrimination and landlord/tenant issues. For more information, call the Housing Rights Center at 800/477-5977, visit www. or call the City of Palmdale’s Neighborhood Services department at 661/267-5126. Kaleidoscope Music & Art Festival Coming October 13 The third annual Kaleidoscope Music & Art Festival returns to the Palmdale Amphitheater on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10 am to 6 pm. Admission and parking are free. Kaleidoscope is a celebration of visual and performing arts that will feature stages of live music, poetry, spoken word, artisans, vendors and wares, food, craft beer and wine. Featured for 2018 will be 3D wall paintings, Off the Canvas Living Masterpieces, live studio classes, art, ArtLight expo, and the Fresh Made Market, featuring craft culinary and apothecary items. Music on the Tapestry Stage will include the popular High-D Boys, Black Eye Affair, Paddy’s Pig, Stone Soul, Jungle Fire and Grammy® nominee Lisa Haley & The Zydecats. Also returning this year will be the Mosaic Stage featuring visual and performing arts acts, a local artist expo, and the popular Art of the Brew and Art of the Vine where you can paint your own masterpiece while enjoying local craft beer and wine. This is sure to be the artisan event of the year! For more information, please visit www.PalmdaleAmphitheater.com. Grammy® nominee Lisa Haley & The Zydecats will perform at Kaleidoscope Music & Art Festival. PALMDALE’S MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 CITY OF PALMDALE • October 2, 2018 Cooksey Honored for Service to Palmdale City Library At the September Palmdale City Library Board meeting, Palmdale’s Director of Recreation and Culture Keri Smith and Library Director Robert Shupe presented a plaque to outgoing board member Rebecca Cooksey for her eight years of dedicated service. Celebrate Fall at Coffee & Coloring for Adults The Palmdale City Library will host a free “Coffee and Coloring” adult program on Tuesday, October 9 at 10 am. “We all need an occasional break from our busy lives,” said Library Associate Jaimie Jordan. “Slow down and de-stress by joining us the second Tuesday of each month for a cup of coffee, conversation and coloring. We provide the coffee and coloring supplies, you provide the conversation and creativity!” For more information, call the Palmdale City Library at 661/267-5600. Stephanie Autry and Jennifer “JV” Villa assist Palmdale residents with a variety of issues. Employee Spotlight Perhaps you are one of many people who have called our Maintenance office at 267-5338 to report a pothole, illegal dumping, debris in the roadway, graffiti, or other maintenance related concerns. If so, there’s a great chance you spoke with Stephanie Autry or Jennifer “JV” Villa. Dedicated professionals, Stephanie and JV handle the phones to assist you with everything maintenance related. You can also send an email to maint@ cityofpalmdale.org or report issues via the mywaste phone app or online at www.cityofpalmdale.org/Residents/Public-Works/Maintenance. For after-hours emergencies, you may still call 661/267-5338 and a messaging service will report your concerns to our on-call Maintenance staff. Other helpful phone numbers include: • 24-Hour Traffic Signal Technician, 661/810-3911 • Streetlight Outages, 661/267-5338 • Waste Management, 661/947-7197 (street sweeping & bulky item pick-up) • LA County Animal Care & Control, 661/575-2888 • LA County Agricultural Commissioner Weed Abatement, 661/974-8808 Family Volunteer Day The City will host its third annual Family Volunteer day in Palmdale on Saturday, Nov. 17— and you’re invited to be part of this impactful event! Scheduled events include SAVES holiday preparation, Cards for Heroes, homeless hygiene kit assembly, American Classic Christmas preparation and more. For details and to register, please visit www. cityofpalmdale.org/ engaged. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 CITY OF PALMDALE • October 2, 2018 Art a la Carte Join us for art events in the week leading up to Kaleidoscope Music & Art Festival: FALL PAINT & SIP Friday, Oct. 5, 6-9 pm Thief & Barrel Wine Co., 42257 6th St. West, #302, Lancaster Spend a fun evening painting a white pumpkin. $38 ticket includes one glass of wine, painting supplies and instruction. www. designbyanitaamarie.com “WANT TO PLAY WITH CLAY?” FUNDRAISING PARTY Friday, Oct. 5, 6-9 pm Coffee House Industries, 410 Grand Cypress Ave., #204, Palmdale Create a ceramic birdhouse at this sculpting party led by Julie Schuder; finished birdhouses will be kiln-fired. Continued on page 5 POP ART EXHIBITION Friday, Oct. 5, 7 pm-1 am Transplants Brewing Company, 40242 La Quinta Lane, #101, Palmdale A group art show displaying the best in Gov. Brown Signs Bill Legalizing Sidewalk Vendors On September 17, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill (SB 946) to decriminalize selling food and other goods on sidewalks and in parks in California. SB 946, which will go into effect January 1, 2019, prohibits criminal penalties for sidewalk vending. Vendors will also be able to clear pending citations and be retroactively relieved of previous convictions by petitioning the court for dismissal of the sentence. Cities will be still able to establish a permit program to regulate sidewalk vending that meets the stipulations outlined in SB 946, but this bill prohibits a local authority from: a) Requiring a sidewalk vendor to operate within specific parts of the public right-of-way, except where that restriction is directly related to objective health, safety, or welfare concerns. b) Prohibiting a sidewalk vendor from selling food or merchandise in a park owned or operated by the local authority. A local authority may, however, prohibit stationary sidewalk vendors — defined as vendors that vend from a single location — from vending in a park only if the operator of the park has signed an agreement for concessions that exclusively permits the sale of food or merchandise by the concessionaire. c) Restricting sidewalk vendors to operate only in a designated neighborhood or area, except where that restriction is directly related to objective health, safety, or welfare concerns. However, a local authority may prohibit stationary sidewalk vendors in exclusively residential areas, but shall not prohibit roaming sidewalk vendors, who stop moving only to complete a sale. d) Requiring a sidewalk vendor to first obtain the consent or approval of any nongovernmental entity or individual before he or she can sell food or merchandise. e) Restricting the overall number of sidewalk vendors permitted to operate in the jurisdiction, unless the restriction is directly related to objective health, safety, or welfare concerns. SB 946 allows a local entity to: • Adopt additional requirements regulating the time, place, and manner of sidewalk vending if those regulations are directly related to objective health, safety, or welfare concerns. • Prohibit sidewalk vendors in areas located within the immediate vicinity of a permitted certified farmers’ market or a permitted swap meet during the limited operating hours of that certified farmers’ market or swap meet. • Restrict or prohibit sidewalk vendors within the immediate vicinity of an area designated for a temporary special permit issued by the local authority, provided that any notice, business interruption mitigation, or other rights provided to affected businesses or property owners under the local authority’s temporary special permit are also provided to any sidewalk vendors specifically permitted to operate in the area. Continued on page 5 ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 CITY OF PALMDALE • October 2, 2018 Art a la Carte Continued from page 4 horror art. Info: www. OPEN STUDIO SATURDAY Saturday, Oct. 6, 10 am-12 pm Coffee House Industries, 410 Grand Cypress Ave., #204, Palmdale Uninstructed opportunity to practice what you have learned in art classes. Create art from a live model with artists from our community, any medium. Bring your art supplies. DISCOVERING AUTUMN ART RECEPTION Sunday, Oct. 7, 2-4 pm The Modern Tea Room, 705 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster Featuring student artwork. MARIE KERR PARK MURAL UNVEILING Thursday, Oct. 11, 7 pm Marie Kerr Park Community Building, 39700 30th St. West, Palmdale Meet the artist and enjoy music and light refreshments. AV UKULELE FESTIVAL Friday, Oct. 12, 7:30 pm AVC Performing Arts Theatre, 3041 West Ave. K, Lancaster Enjoy the spirit of Aldja and help raise money for music in local schools. Featuring Jason Arimoto, Fred Sokolow and The Naked Waiters. avukefest.com Counties, Cities Voice Concern Over FCC’s Small Cell Ruling On September 26, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to approve a new rule on state and local governance of small cell wireless infrastructure deployment. The FCC’s new Wireless Infrastructure Order threatens municipalities’ authority to manage the public rights-of-way and significantly changes how municipalities process and review applications for wireless infrastructure. This Order is part of the federal government’s efforts to expedite 5G small cell deployments. To install these refrigerator-size stations, wireless providers would have to negotiate access to utility poles and other public assets. Instead, the Order approved on September 26 would cap what municipalities can charge for rights of way and limit the amount of time that local authorities can take to review a business’s proposal for deploying wireless infrastructure. This Order also limits allowable local aesthetic requirements, including minimum spacing requirements. The FCC estimated that the new rule will save wireless providers such as Verizon and AT&T $2 billion. Critics however argued that there’s nothing in the order that incentivizes companies to reinvest the money they save on local fees to expand Internet access and that the companies are just as likely to spend the money on share buybacks or paying dividends to stockholders. Over 100 local governments, including the City of Palmdale, filed comments in opposition to the proposed ruling during the FCC’s comment period. The proposal generated significant opposition from mayors and other local officials around the country, who accused the FCC of overriding their authority to regulate the rollout of the new technology. The National Association of Counties and the National League of Cities released the following statement: “The FCC’s impractical actions will significantly impede local governments’ ability to serve as trustees of public property, safety and well-being. The decision will transfer significant local public resources to private companies, without securing any guarantee of public benefit in return. Counties and cities are the stewards of substantial amounts of public rights-of-way, which many telecommunications providers use to construct their own communications networks. By narrowing the window and resources for evaluating small cell applications, the FCC is effectively hindering our ability to fulfill public health and safety responsibilities during the construction and modification of broadcasting facilities.” ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 CITY OF PALMDALE • October 2, 2018 AIRE Award Presented to City The City of Palmdale has been named this year’s recipient of the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District’s (AVAQMD) William J. “Pete” Knight Memorial Achievement in Reducing Emissions (AIRE) Award. Some of Palmdale’s emission reducing efforts included retrofitting safety lights with efficient high-light-emitting diode lights; installing variable frequency drives on City HVAC units and all City pool pumps; and completing LED retrofits in four City facilities and three parks. The City is currently completing an extensive streetlight acquisition and LED retrofit project. The AIRE Award is given by the AVAQMD to an organization that has been selected from several community nominations, and is based on reducing emissions and protecting air quality. Stay Connected City of Palmdale- Government PalmdaleCity CityofPalmdale City Receives Award for Energy Savings The City of Palmdale received a Beacon Spotlight Award for Energy Conservation from the Institute for Local Government at the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo in Long Beach on Thursday, Sept. 13. The City received the Gold Level Beacon Spotlight Award for achieving a 12 percent energy savings. Palmdale City Councilmember Steve Hofbauer, City Manager James Purtee and Assistant City Manager J.J. Murphy accepted the award from Interim Executive Director of the Institute for Local Government Corrie Manning on behalf of the City. The Beacon Program provides a framework for local governments to share best practices that create healthier, more vibrant and sustainable communities. The program honors voluntary efforts by local governments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save energy and adopt policies that promote sustainability. ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 CITY OF PALMDALE • October 2, 2018 El Festival de la Raza Now in its third year, this multicultural event is coming to Poncitlán Square on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 11 am to 3 pm. Sponsored by SALVA, it is free to the public and will feature food vendors, live music, kid activities and information. For more information please call SALVA President Felix Menendez at 661/544-0648. AV Community Resource Fair The annual AV Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 10 am to 2 pm at Poncitlán Square. It is free and open to the public, and will feature information on education, employment, healthcare, childcare, legal and youth services, mental health and more. Free kids activities and entertainment as well as food and prize drawings will be available on site. Walk for Heart Health Join family and friends to support a good cause at the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk on Saturday, Nov. 10, 7:30 am at Pelona Vista Park. Festivities include an opening ceremony, 5K and 1-mile survivor route, kids activities, health expo, and free CPR demonstrations and blood pressure screenings. For details and to register, visit www.heartwalkla.org. Palmdale and Poncitlán Celebrate Sister City Relationship The City Palmdale hosted a welcome reception on Sept. 25 for guests from the City of Poncitlán, Jalisco, Mexico as both cities celebrated the 44th anniversary of their Sister City relationship. At the event, students from the City’s Gabriel House entertained the guests with their musical talents. The U.S./Mexico Sister City Program was initiated by President Eisenhower in 1956. This program works to develop one-on-one community relations with cities in other countries so that people can cross national boundaries, get to know each other personally, and form mutual respect for and understanding of other cultures. After the first visitation to the City of Jalisco in 1973, the City of Palmdale decided to choose the City of Poncitlán as their sister city because at that time the two cities shared rural similarities and populations. At the direction of City of Palmdale Mayor Robert St. Clair, the City of Palmdale joined the U.S./ Mexico Sister City Program, making the relationship official in 1974. AV Wall Returns to Palmdale Amphitheater The Mobile Vietnam Memorial Wall, also known as the AV Wall, will be on display at the Palmdale Amphitheater from Thursday, Nov. 8 through Tuesday, Nov. 13. Presented by the City of Palmdale and Point Man Antelope Valley, visitors will have 24-hour access. Events in conjunction with the display include a Veterans Day Celebration, Nov. 11 at 11 am, Candlelight Memorial Walk, Nov. 11 at 9 pm and taps at 9 pm. Info: www.AVWall.org. ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 CITY OF PALMDALE • October 2, 2018 Updated Hours Announced for Airpark The Joe Davies Heritage Airpark at Palmdale Plant 42, located at 2001 Ave. P, has updated its hours of operation. Beginning Friday, Sept. 1, the Airpark will be open Fridays through Sundays from 11 am to 4 pm, excluding major holidays and inclement weather. The park is closed on Monday through Thursday. Admission and parking are free. Community Volunteer Resource Fair Stop by the Antelope Valley Mall on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 11 am to 3 pm to visit with local agencies to learn about volunteer, donation and engagement opportunities. Exhibitors will emphasize ongoing volunteer positions, student service hour opportunities and service project ideas. The Great ShakeOut On Thursday, Oct. 18 at 10:18 am, millions of people across the world will participate in the Great ShakeOut, an opportunity for families, schools and businesses to practice how to drop, cover and hold on when the shaking starts. Everyone is encouraged to put together their own earthquake preparedness plan and consider being part of the Great ShakeOut. Some simple things we can all do before an earthquake include: • Store critical supplies (water, medication) and important documents (insurance policies, memorial plans and wills). Plan on at least a 3-day supply of food and water. • Secure items that could fall and cause injuries (bookshelves, mirrors, light fixtures). • Look around places where you spend time. Identify safe places such as under a sturdy piece of furniture or against an interior wall in your home, office or school so that when the shaking starts, you Drop, Cover, and Hold On: Drop to the ground, Cover your head and neck with your arms, and if a safer place is nearby, crawl to it and Hold On! For earthquake preparation tips and to learn more, visit www.shakeout.org/california. Airpark Full Moon Tour The City of Palmdale’s Joe Davies Heritage Airpark at Palmdale Plant 42, located at 2001 Ave. P, will host a Full Moon Tour on Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 6 pm to 11 pm. Admission and parking is free. Picnic tables and BBQs will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The guided tours will take place at 8 pm. “Enjoy the aircraft displays under the light of the full moon on our free guided tour,” said Palmdale’s Director of Recreation and Culture Keri Smith. “Pack up a picnic dinner and take the family out for a unique evening under the stars among aircraft displays that reflect Palmdale’s rich aerospace heritage.” For more information, please call 661/267-5611. ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 CITY OF PALMDALE • October 2, 2018 Free Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event The City of Palmdale will host a free household hazardous waste recycling event on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 8 am to 1 pm at the City Maintenance Yard located at 39110 3rd St. East. Funded by a grant from CalRecycle, Palmdale residents will be able to safely dispose of their household hazardous waste and electronic equipment at no cost. Items accepted at the event include household batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, small kitchen appliances, computers, tablets, printers, televisions, VCRs, telephones, fax machines, stereos, speakers and electronic games. Please note that no paint or used oil will be accepted at this event. “Many electronic items contain lead, copper, and other heavy metals,” said Palmdale’s Management Analyst Mica Schuler. “These materials are reusable when recycled but are potentially toxic if not properly disposed of, so our collection events offer a safe way to dispose of unwanted electronics and helps protect public health and safety.” The previous household hazardous waste recycling event, held on Sunday, Sept. 23, was a huge success. The City’s designated e-waste collector Pacific Auto Recycling received a total of three 40-yard bins filled almost to capacity of e-waste and other hazardous waste items, totaling an estimated 18 tons. A permanent hazardous waste collection center (AVECC) is located at the Antelope Valley Public Landfill, 1200 West City Ranch Road, and is open on the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 am to 3 pm. In addition to the waste items mentioned above, this permanent facility also accepts non-controlled pharmaceuticals, needles or syringes, antifreeze, car batteries, cleaning supplies, cosmetics, paint, used motor oil and pesticides. To learn more about what can and cannot be accepted at the permanent facility visit www.dpw.lacounty.gov/epd/perm_centers. Stay Connected City of Palmdale- Government PalmdaleCity CityofPalmdale Career Opportunities in Engineering Do you want a career in local government? Lately there has been a shortage of talented people in the engineering field. If you are interested in pursuing a degree in engineering, some of the exciting and challenging projects in Palmdale include improving our roads, parks, and many other public spaces. You can help make Palmdale a safer and friendlier place to live and have a rewarding career that will make you proud. Antelope Valley College offers several classes in engineering. For information, visit www.avc. edu/ The American Public Works Associate (APWA) offers scholarships for eligible students. For more information, visit http:// southernca.apwa.net/ PageDetails/11655 Palmdale Connections is Available by Email Get all the latest news and information about what’s going on in Palmdale delivered to your inbox each month for free! Sign up at www.cityofpalmdale.org/Residents/Mailing-List ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 CITY OF PALMDALE • October 2, 2018 Dracula: The Musical? Coming to The Palmdale Playhouse The Palmdale Repertory Theatre will present Dracula: The Musical? at the Palmdale Playhouse, located at 38334 10th St. East. Performances will be held on Oct. 19, 20, 26 and 27 at 8 pm, and Oct. 21 and 28 at 2 pm. “Join us for this classic horror tale set to song and dance,” said Palmdale Recreation Supervisor Annie Pagliaro. “It’s Mel Brooks meets Gilbert and Sullivan meets Monty Python! Dracula is after Mina, and people don’t grasp the danger she’s in until Van Helsing arrives. Everyone must rescue Mina when she’s abducted by Dracula and whisked to his castle. This delightful spoof of the classic horror tale is an unparalleled romp from start to finish.” Tickets are available at www.PalmdalePlayhouse. com and are $22 for adults, $18 for seniors, student and military, and $14 for ages 12 and under. Backtrack & Bites Concert to Benefit Palmdale Playhouse Dressing Room Project The Palmdale Community Foundation will host a special Backtrack & Bites Benefit Concert on Saturday, December 8 at 7:30 pm at the Palmdale Playhouse to raise funds in support of a new Playhouse dressing room building. Tickets for the fundraiser are $45 and include a festive holiday musical performance by a cappella sensation Backtrack, delicious hors d’oeuvres and wine tastings. All proceeds will go into the Palmdale Community Foundation for the dressing room project. “Celebrate the holidays while also giving back to your community,” said Palmdale’s Director of Recreation and Culture Keri Smith. “We’ve put together a night of incredible music paired with tasty bites and wine sampling that’s sure to put you in the holiday spirit!” Backtrack is an award-winning, five-person vocal group based in New York City that explores the power of the human voice through unique vocal arrangements, tight harmonies and world-class beatboxing. Their repertoire includes covers of past and present pop music, original compositions and unexpected genres such as classical and electronic music. Backtrack has performed at notable venues such as Carnegie Hall, BB&T Pavilion and Beacon Theater, as well as making numerous television appearances including PopTV, Scary Mommy’s “Lullaby League” hosted by Parks and Recreation star Jim O’Heir, Steve Harvey’s daytime show STEVE!, and Broadway’s Kinky Boots. They have over 10 million YouTube video views. Tickets are available at www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com. For more information please call 661/267-5611. ---PAGE BREAK--- There’s so much to do in Palmdale! AT PALMDALE CITY LIBRARY Tuesday, October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 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 an appointment. Wednesday, October 3 Baby & Toddler Storytime, 9:15 and 10:15 am (2 sessions) with Miss Shay. Ages 3-36 months. Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm. Born in China Free admission, all ages. Friday, October 5 & 12 Bilingual Storytime, 10 am, with Miss Maria, all ages. Saturday, October 6 & 13 Baby & Me Lap-sit Storytime For Infants pre-walking age (0-18 months) and their caregivers, 9:30 am, with Miss Jamielee. Tuesday, October 9 Preschool Storytime, 1 pm. Ages 3-5 with Miss Shay. Coffee & Coloring for Adults, 10 am. We provide the coffee and coloring supplies, you provide the conversation and creativity. ThinkShop, 4 pm. A STEM-based program exploring the way the world works for ages 5-10. Wednesday, October 10 Baby & Toddler Storytime, 9:15 and 10:15 am (2 sessions) with Miss Shay. Ages 3-36 months. Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm. Young Frankenstein (PG). Free admission, all ages. Tuesday, October 16 Wii U Tournament, 4 pm. Video game tournament with prizes for top two finishers. Free entry. Games and controllers are provided. African-American Authors Book Club, 6:45 pm. All adults welcome. Discussion of a new title by African-American authors each month. Wednesday, October 17 Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm. Wreck It Ralph (PG). Free admission, all ages. Mystery Book Club, 7 pm. A new mystery title to discuss each month. Thursday, October 18 Free Yoga, Palmdale City Library, 6 pm. Presented by The Yoga Roots. Sunday, October 21 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, October 22-25 Movie Festival, 5:30 pm. Alfred Hitchcock, free admission and popcorn! Call the library for details. Monday, October 22 Classics Book Club, 7 pm. Catch up on the world’s great literature with a new title every month. Wednesday, October 24 Young Americans, 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. Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm. Vertigo (PG). Free admission, all ages. Tuesday, October 30 Books and Barks, 3:30-5 pm. Build your kids’ reading skills by letting them read to friendly, non-judgmental dogs at one of our most popular events. Wednesday, October 31 Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm. Hocus Pocus (PG). Free admission, all ages. AT YELLEN DOG PARK Saturday, October 20 Howl-O-Ween, 11 am-1 pm. PAWtrol volunteers invite all dogs to dress up in their scariest, most original, or best overall costume. A photo area for selfies or family portraits and games will be available, socializing is encouraged! AT PONCITLÁN SQUARE Saturday, October 20 El Festival De La Raza, 11 am-3 pm. Featuring food vendors, live music, kids activities and information. Free admission. Saturday, October 27 AV Community Resource Fair, 10 am-2 pm. Information on education, employment, healthcare, childcare, legal and youth services, mental health and more. Free kids activities, entertainment and admission. Food and prize drawings. AT JOE DAVIES HERITAGE AIRPARK Wednesday, October 24 Full Moon Airpark Tour, 6-11 pm. Gates open at 6 pm, tour begins at 8 pm. Picnic under a plane and enjoy the moon, stars and fall weather. Free admission. AT DOMENIC MASSARI PARK Friday, October 26 2nd Annual Pumpkin Walk, 5:30-7:30 pm. Come enjoy a free family event with exhibitors and themed areas to collect treats. Ages 5-12. AT MARIE KERR PARK Saturday, October 27 Haunted House, 6-9 pm. Come if you dare to the Marie Kerr Community Building haunted house, enter at your own risk! Free. Ages 13+. 11 CITY OF PALMDALE • October 2, 2018 ---PAGE BREAK--- Important Phone Numbers Administration 267-5115 America’s Job Center of California 265-7421 Building & Safety 267-5353 Business License 267-5434 Business Watch 267-5170 City Clerk 267-5151 City Council 267-5115 City Hall 267-5100 Code Enforcement 267-5234 Communications 267-5115 Crime Prevention 267-5170 Crime Tip Hotline 947-7433 Economic Development 267-5125 Emergency Management 267-5132 Engineering 267-5353 Finance 267-5440 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 267-5353 Graffiti Removal Hotline 947-7433 Hearing Impaired Access – TDD 267-5167 Housing 267-5126 Human Resources 267-5400 Maintenance 267-5338 Neighborhood Services 267-5181 Neighborhood Watch 267-5170 Palmdale City Library 267-5600 Palmdale Film Liaison 310/463-1911 Palmdale Playhouse 267-5684 Palmdale Sheriff’s Station 272-2400 Palmdale Transportation Center 267-5977 Parking Enforcement 267-5436 Planning 267-5200 Poncitlán Square 267-5656 Public Works 267-5353 Purchasing 267-5444 Recreation & Culture 267-5611 Sewer Maintenance 267-5272 South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) 267-5191 Shopping Cart Retrieval 947-7433 Street Cleaning 267-5338 Traffic Signals 947-7433 Traffic/Transportation 267-5353 AT DOMENIC MASSARI PARK & MARIE KERR PARK COMMUNITY BUILDINGS AT SAVES Tuesday, October 9 & 23 Legal Clinic with Neighborhood Legal Services, 9 am-12 pm. NLS provides free assistance to those dealing with Veteran benefits other than Honorable Discharge. Walk-ins are welcome or call 800/433-6251 to make an appointment or speak with an in-take advocate. Tuesday, October 16 Housing Rights Legal Clinic with Neighborhood Legal Services, 9 am- 12 pm. NLS provides free assistance to those dealing with fair housing, unsafe conditions, mobile home residency law, loan modification, fraud, consumer debt, Section 8, legal problems and landlord/ tenant problems. Walk-ins are welcome or call 800/433-6251 to make an appointment or speak with an in-take advocate. Thursday, October 18 Housing Rights Center, 1-4 pm. Residents can learn about fair housing laws, illegal practices, and landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities. Info: 800/477-5977 or Neighborhood Services 661/267-5126; you can also visit AT CHIMBOLE CULTURAL CENTER Wednesday, October 3 Friends of the Library Meeting, 4 pm. An organization devoted to helping support the Library. Tuesdays, October 9, 16, 23, 30 Al-Anon High Nooners Meeting, 12:15- 1:45 pm. Every Tuesday, except holidays and days in December-January when the Chimbole Cultural Center is closed. For more information call Jean at 661/947-7615. AT PALMDALE PLAYHOUSE October 19, 20, 26 & 27, 8 pm October 21 & 28, 2 pm Dracula: The Musical? Join us for this classic horror tale set to song and dance. Tickets and information available at www. PalmdalePlayhouse.com. PUBLIC MEETINGS Tuesday, October 9 Board of Library Trustee Meeting, 5:30 pm, Administration Training Room, 38300 Sierra Hwy., Suite A. Thursday, October 11 Palmdale Planning Commission Meeting, 7 pm, Chimbole Cultural Center. Monday, October 15 PRWA, 7 pm, Administration Training Room, 38300 Sierra Hwy., Suite A. AT PALMDALE AMPHITHEATER Saturday, October 13 Kaleidoscope Art & Music Festival, 10 am-6 pm. This artisan showcase features live music, food, craft beer, wineries, artisans, local artist expo, live studio classes and living masterpieces. Free admission and parking. AT LEGACY COMMONS Tuesday, October 16 Parkinson’s Group Meeting, 9:45-11:45 am. Wednesday, October 24 Diabetes Group Meeting, 9 am. Wednesday, October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Art Melding, 4:30-6 pm. Come create art with “a little bit of everything.” Projects inspire mixing of art mediums and supplies. Thursday, October 4, 11, 18 & 25 Maker Thursdays, 5-6:30 pm. Hands- on creative ways for kids to invent, play, design, and explore. Ages Friday, October 5, 12 & 19 Family Game Night, 4:30-7 pm. Check out board games to engage in friendly competitions. Ages Family Dance Night, 4:30-7 pm. Learn the moves to popular dance songs like the Cupid Shuffle or Cha Cha Slide. All ages. Saturday, October 6, 13 & 20 Tots Hour, 9:30-10:30 am. Tots will enjoy free hands-on activities that allow them to explore their world in a variety of indoor and outdoor experiences. Ages 2-5. Sunday, October 7, 14, 21 & 28 Retro Day Family Field Games, 9-11 am. Bring your family and friends to the park for good old-fashioned fun! Try your hand at badminton, bocce or croquet. See park staff for details. Tuesday, October 9, 16, 23 & 30 Tuesday Tunes, 4:30-6 pm. Engage in social musical games and allow the music to inspire your creativity with art and crafts.