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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITY OF PALMDALE NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: John Mlynar PHONE: 661/267-5115 DATE: January 22, 2018 “Season of Service” Continues with Homeless Count PALMDALE – The City of Palmdale will host a “Season of Service” event by partnering with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority for an Antelope Valley Homeless Count this Thursday, Jan. 25. There will be two deployment centers available in Palmdale for volunteers to choose from: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints, 2120 E. Ave. R, and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints, 39546 23rd St. West. Registration in advance is available at www.theycountwillyou.org. The deployment centers will open at 5:30 am and volunteers will be deployed between 6 and 7 am on Jan. 25. Volunteers typically complete their assignments between 9 and 10 am. Youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. “This annual event helps to document homeless in our community and provides valuable information for funding and program development,” said Community Programs Supervisor Trish Jones. For more information or to register visit www.theycountwillyou.org. The remaining 2018 Season of Service events include: Spring Cleaning: Airpark Edition - Saturday, Feb. 24 Community Partner: Palmdale Adopt-A-Plane Groups Registration Location: 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. ---PAGE BREAK--- Community Volunteer Resource Fair - Saturday, April 14 Antelope Valley Mall – 11 am to 3 pm Local agencies will be on hand to provide information about volunteering, donating and engaging opportunities. Stamp Out Hunger - Saturday, May 12 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 24th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Food assists local families in need. Stamp Out Hunger---Part 2 - Saturday, May 19 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. Volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must complete a Release of Liability (available at www.cityofpalmdale.org or at event registration). 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