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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITY OF PALMDALE MEDIA ALERT CONTACT: John Mlynar PHONE: 661/267-5115 DATE: January 25, 2017 Photo/Interview/Story Opportunities City of Palmdale Hosted Events & Programs for February WHAT: Programs and events hosted by the City of Palmdale WHEN: February 2018 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 in February may be found in Palmdale Magazine, available online at www.CityofPalmdale.org/Residents/Palmdale-Magazine. SCHEDULE: Thursday, February 1 – Coffee with a Cop – TBD, 9:30-10:30 am. Friday, February 2 – Bilingual Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 10 am. Stories and songs in English and Spanish with Miss Maria. All ages. Saturday, February 3 – Love Art: Design your own heart puzzle, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 9:30am – while supplies last. Does your child love to create things? Are you looking for more opportunities to create art? The Recreation and Culture Parks division will be supplying “lovely” art projects on each Saturday in February. Designed for children one project per child; these crafts are free to the public while supplies last. Saturday, February 3 – Twice the Spice, featuring Frank Graves, Palmdale Playhouse, 8 pm. Experience the joy of a true performer who will take you on a musical journey and have you standing on your feet! Tickets: $15. Available at www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com Sunday, February 4 – Retro Day Sundays!, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 12 - 2pm. Bring your family and friends out to the park for some good old fashioned fun! Try your hand at some badminton, bocce or croquet! See park staff for details. ---PAGE BREAK--- Monday, February 5 – PATH Assistance, Palmdale City Library, 1-3 pm. PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) will provide referral services to those who need it. Monday, February 5 – Palmdale Works! Youth Job Academy provides free training on searching, applying for and retaining a first job. Session 2: Feb. 5, 7, 12, 14 and 21 Visit www.cityofpalmdale.org/engaged. Tuesday, February 6 – Ask a Doctor, Palmdale City Library, 6:30 pm. Join us at Palmdale City Library for an opportunity to ask health related questions of local medical professionals. Tuesday, February 6 - Housing Rights Legal Clinic with Neighborhood Legal Services, 9 am –5 pm at SAVES, 1002 E Ave Q-12. The NLS team provides free assistance to individuals and families 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 1-[PHONE REDACTED] to make an appointment or speak with an in-take advocate. Tuesday, February 6 – Preschool Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 1 pm. The Library’s famous preschool storytime sessions with Miss Shay, now in a weekly afternoon session. Ages 3-5. Tuesday, February 6– Public Art Community Forum, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, 6 pm. Residents encouraged to provide input and learn more about Palmdale’s Public Art Master Plan. Tuesday, February 6 – Palmdale City Council Meeting, Palmdale Council Chamber, 38330 Sierra Hwy. Suite B, 7 pm. Wednesday, February 7 – Midweek Movies, Palmdale City Library, 6 pm. Clue (1985) rated PG. Free admission, open to all ages Wednesday, February 7 – Legacy Commons Advisory Board Meeting, 9:15 am, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors. Wednesday, February 7 – 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. Wednesday, February 7 – Baby & Toddler 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, February 7 – Palmdale Works! Youth Job Academy provides free training on searching, applying for and retaining a first job. Session 2: Feb. 5, 7, 12, 14 and 21 Visit www.cityofpalmdale.org/engaged. Thursday, February 8 – Spin a Yarn, Palmdale City Library, 5:30-7 pm. Crochet and knit enthusiasts are welcome to gather and swap techniques and patterns. Adults only. Thursday, February 8 – Palmdale Planning Commission Meeting, Palmdale Council Chamber, 38330 Sierra Hwy. Suite B, 7 pm. ---PAGE BREAK--- Friday, February 9 – Bilingual Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 10 am. Stories and songs in English and Spanish with Miss Maria. All ages. Saturday, February 10 – Love Art: Valentine card or tote, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 9:30am – while supplies last. Does your child love to create things? Are you looking for more opportunities to create art? The Recreation and Culture Parks division will be supplying “lovely” art projects on each Saturday in February. Designed for children one project per child; these crafts are free to the public while supplies last. Saturday, February 10 – Yappy Hour: Love Edition, Yellen Dog Park, 2-3 pm. Free, fun get together where four legged community members come to mingle. Humans bring your pooch to our “kissing booth,” and use the obstacle course at your leisure. Saturday, February 10 – Perler Beads, Palmdale City Library, 1-3 pm. Afternoon of perler bead crafting. Ages 12-17. Sunday, February 11 – Retro Day Sundays!, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 12 - 2pm. Bring your family and friends out to the park for some good old fashioned fun! Try your hand at some badminton, bocce or croquet! See park staff for details. Monday, February 12 – Palmdale Works! Youth Job Academy provides free training on searching, applying for and retaining a first job. Session 2: Feb. 5, 7, 12, 14 and 21 Visit www.cityofpalmdale.org/engaged. Tuesday, February 13 – Preschool Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 1 pm. The Library’s famous preschool storytime sessions with Miss Shay, now in a weekly afternoon session. Ages 3-5. Tuesday, February 13 – Coffee and Coloring for Adults, Palmdale City Library, 10 am. We provide the coffee and coloring supplies, you provide the conversation and creativity. Tuesday, February 13 – ThinkShop, Palmdale City Library, 5-6:30 pm. A STEM-based program exploring the way the world works for ages 5-10. Wednesday, February 14 – Baby & Toddler 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, February 14 – Palmdale Works! Youth Job Academy provides free training on searching, applying for and retaining a first job. Session 2: Feb. 5, 7, 12, 14 and 21 Visit www.cityofpalmdale.org/engaged. Wednesday, February 14 – Midweek Movies, Palmdale City Library, 6 pm. Benny & Joon (1993) rated PG. Free admission, open to all ages. Thursday, February 15 – 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. ---PAGE BREAK--- Friday, February 16 – Bilingual Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 10 am. Stories and songs in English and Spanish with Miss Maria. All ages. Saturday, February 17 – Love Art: Year of the dog art, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Building, 9:30am – while supplies last. Does your child love to create things? Are you looking for more opportunities to create art? The Recreation and Culture Parks division will be supplying “lovely” art projects on each Saturday in February. Designed for children one project per child; these crafts are free to the public while supplies last. Saturday, February 17 – A Tribute to Grover T. Washington, Palmdale Playhouse, 8 pm. The Herbie Kae Band will perform Washington’s most memorable hits. Tickets: $15. Available at www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com. Sunday, February 18 – Retro Day Sundays!, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 12 - 2pm. Bring your family and friends out to the park for some good old fashioned fun! Try your hand at some badminton, bocce or croquet! See park staff for details. Monday, February 19 – Ask a Doctor, Palmdale City Library, 6:30 pm. Join us at Palmdale City Library for an opportunity to ask health related questions of local medical professionals Tuesday, February 20 - Housing Rights Legal Clinic with Neighborhood Legal Services, 9 am – 5 pm at SAVES, 1002 E Ave Q-12. The NLS team provides free assistance to individuals and families 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 1-[PHONE REDACTED] to make an appointment or speak with an in-take advocate. Tuesday, February 20 – Preschool Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 1 pm. The Library’s famous preschool storytime sessions with Miss Shay, now in a weekly afternoon session. Ages 3-5. Tuesday, February 20 – African-American Authors Book Club, Palmdale City Library, 6:45 pm. All adults welcome. Discussion of a new title by African-American authors each month. Wednesday, February 21 – Baby & Toddler 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, February 21 – Midweek Movies, Palmdale City Library, 6 pm. Sing (2016) rated PG. Free admission, open to all ages. Wednesday, February 21 – Palmdale Works! Youth Job Academy provides free training on searching, applying for and retaining a first job. Session 2: Feb. 5, 7, 12, 14 and 21 Visit www.cityofpalmdale.org/engaged. Wednesday, February 21– Mystery Book Club, Chimbole Cultural Center, 7 pm. A new mystery title to discuss each month. ---PAGE BREAK--- Friday, February 23 – Storycrafter’s Club, Palmdale City Library, 3 to 4 pm. A special craft and story club for ages 5-9 with a new theme each month. Friday, February 23 – Bilingual Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 10 am. Stories and songs in English and Spanish with Miss Maria. All ages. Saturday, Feb. 24 - Season of Service - Spring Cleaning: Airpark Edition - Joe Davies Heritage Airpark, 2001 East Ave. P, Palmdale. Time: 8 – 8:30 am registration; 8:30 am project begins. Join our dedicated Adopt-a-Plane groups in preparing the Airpark for another great season of visitors from around the world. Saturday, February 24 – Love Art: Emoji journals, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Building, 9:30am – while supplies last. Does your child love to create things? Are you looking for more opportunities to create art? The Recreation and Culture Parks division will be supplying “lovely” art projects on each Saturday in February. Designed for children one project per child; these crafts are free to the public while supplies last. Sunday, February 25 – Retro Day Sundays!, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 12 - 2pm. Bring your family and friends out to the park for some good old fashioned fun! Try your hand at some badminton, bocce or croquet! See park staff for details. Monday, February 26 – Classics Book Club, Palmdale City Library, 7 pm. Catch up on the world’s great literature with a new title every month. Tuesday, February 27 – Preschool Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 1 pm. The Library’s famous preschool storytime sessions with Miss Shay, now in a weekly afternoon session. Ages 3-5. Tuesday, February 27 – Books and Barks, Palmdale City Library, 3:30-5 pm. Build your kids' reading skills by letting them read to friendly, non-judgmental dogs in one of our most popular events. Wednesday, February 28 – Baby & Toddler 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, February 28 – Midweek Movies, Palmdale City Library, 6 pm. Marshall (2017) rated PG-13. Free admission, open to all ages. Wednesday, February 28 – 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. ---PAGE BREAK--- ONGOING: REFLECTIONS, Photography by Martina Hernandez, Palmdale Playhouse. Martina’s passion for photography began as a member of her high school yearbook staff. Her inspiration for taking pictures comes from a silent expression to capture still moments in time. Recruiting Now – Girl Scouts, City of Palmdale Neighborhood Houses. The Girl Scouts are now meeting once a week at three of the City’s Neighborhood Houses: Yucca NH, 503 E. Avenue Q3, 267-5052; Tumbleweed NH, 1129 E. Avenue R4, 267-5901; and Manzanita NH, 38627 32nd St. East, 267-5911. Call your local Neighborhood House for day and time. Palmdale City Library Techmobile Schedule (weather permitting) WEDNESDAY 3:30-4:30 pm - Anaverde Park School THURSDAY 3:30-4:30 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 12-6 pm Tuesday 12-6 pm Wednesday 8 am-10 pm Thursday 8 am-6 pm Friday 12-6 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 Marie Kerr Park Community Building 379700 30th Street West Palmdale, CA 93551 ---PAGE BREAK--- Palmdale Amphitheater 2723 Rancho Vista Boulevard Palmdale, California 93551 www.PalmdaleAmphitheater.com 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 1-5 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 February 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. Yellen Dog Park 5100 East Ave. S Palmdale, CA 92552 661/267-5611 -30- Communications Department • 38300 Sierra Highway • Palmdale, CA 93550 www.CityofPalmdale.org