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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITY OF PALMDALE MEDIA ALERT CONTACT: John Mlynar PHONE: 661/267-5115 DATE: February 26, 2018 Photo/Interview/Story Opportunities City of Palmdale Hosted Events & Programs for March WHAT: Programs and events hosted by the City of Palmdale WHEN: March 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 March may be found in Palmdale Magazine, available online at www.CityofPalmdale.org/Residents/Palmdale-Magazine. SCHEDULE: Thursday, March 1 – Coffee with a Cop – Starbucks, 280 E Palmdale Blvd., 9-10:30 am. Thursday, March 1 – “Soul Centered” Life Coaching – Palmdale City Library, 5:30-7:30 pm. The program will be led by Jasmin Knauer, who holds a master’s degree in spiritual with a special emphasis in conscious health and healing. Friday, March 2 – Bilingual Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 10 am. Stories and songs in English and Spanish with Miss Maria. All ages. Saturday, March 3 – Walk the Park, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings. Group meets at 10 am. Come out and enjoy Palmdale’s beautiful parks with your fellow park walkers, walk as little or as much as you want! Saturday, March 3 – Gold Wishes: Create your own pot of gold, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Building, 9:30 am. Does your child love to create things? Designed for children one project per child. Crafts are free while supplies last. Saturday March 3 – Spring Fling, Palmdale Playhouse, 7:30 pm. Beautiful melodies and harmonies. Tickets available at www. PalmdalePlayhouse.com Sunday, March 4 – Free Household Hazardous & E-Waste Collection Event, 8 am – 1 pm. At Best of the West Softball Complex at Marie Kerr Park. Free for Palmdale Residents. For more information visit www.dpw.lacounty.gov/epd/perm_centers . ---PAGE BREAK--- Sunday, March 4 – Retro Day Family Field Games!, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Building, 12-2 pm. 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, March 5 – How to Prevent Identity Theft and Scams Aimed at Seniors, Legacy Commons, 9 am. This presentation will help you prevent identity theft, recognize common scams and minimize your risk of becoming a victim. This free presentation is geared towards seniors, but is open to the public. Monday, March 5 – Identity Theft and Scam Prevention, City Council Chamber, 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Join the crime prevention staff and Community Deputy for a presentation on recognizing scams and protecting yourself from identity theft, fraud and internet crimes. Tuesday, March 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, March 6– Alanon High Nooners Meeting, Chimbole Cultural Center, 12:15 to 1:45 pm. The Alanon Meetings are every Tuesday, except holidays and the days in December-January when the Chimbole Cultural Center is closed. For more information please call Jean at 661/947-7615. Tuesday, March 6 - #RocktheArtPalmdale, Marie Kerr Park Community Building, 4-5pm. This activity is cohosted with members of the #AVRocks group. Paint a rock with any design. Then hide it in your local park for anyone to find. The goal is that the finder will not only enjoy the rock, but will use the social media forum to document the location and then re-hide the rock for the cycle to continue. This activity is free and is designed for children Tuesday, March 6 – Palmdale City Council Meeting, Palmdale Council Chamber, 38330 Sierra Hwy. Suite B, 7 pm. Wednesday, March 7 – Legacy Commons Advisory Board Meeting, 9:15 am, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors. Wednesday, March 7 – Sgt. Steve Owen Arena Dedication Ceremony, 2 pm, 1300 E. Barrel Springs Rd. Wednesday, March 7 – Friends of the Library Meeting, Chimbole Cultural Center, 4 pm. An organization devoted to helping support the Library. Wednesday, March 7 – Midweek Movies, Addams Family Values (1993) rated PG-13, Palmdale City Library, 6 pm. Free admission, open to all ages. Thursday, March 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, March 8 – Palmdale Planning Commission Meeting, Palmdale Council ---PAGE BREAK--- Chamber, 38330 Sierra Hwy. Suite B, 7 pm. Thursday, March 8 – Palmdale Sheriff’s Boosters Casino Night, 5:30 pm, Chimbole Cultural Center. Saturday, March 10 – Walk the Park, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings. Group meets at 10 am. Come out and enjoy Palmdale’s beautiful parks with your fellow park walkers, walk as little or as much as you want! Saturday, March 10 – Handprint Rainbow: Treasure your child’s “hand” made craft with us. Be prepared for paint in this activity. Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Building, 9:30 am. Does your child love to create things? Designed for children one project per child; these crafts are free to the public while supplies last. Sunday, March 11 – Retro Day Family Field Games!, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 12-2 pm. 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. Tuesday, March 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, March 13 – ThinkShop, Palmdale City Library, 5-6:30 pm. A STEM-based program exploring the way the world works for ages 5-10. Tuesday, March 13– Alanon High Nooners Meeting, Chimbole Cultural Center, 12:15 pm to 1:45 pm. The Alanon Meetings are every Tuesday, except holidays and the days in December-January when the Chimbole Cultural Center is closed. For more information please call Jean at 661/947-7615. Wednesday, March 14 – Midweek Movies, Palmdale City Library, 6 pm. The Water Horse (2007) rated PG. Free admission, open to all ages. Thursday, March 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. Thursday, March 15 – Connecting With Creativity Reception, Palmdale Playhouse, 6:30-8:30 pm. Art by Elizabeth Anne Kennedy. Saturday, March 17 – Walk the Park, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings. Group meets at 10 am. Come out and enjoy Palmdale’s beautiful parks with your fellow park walkers, walk as little or as much as you want! Saturday, March 17 – DYO Binoculars: After you create your magical binoculars, join us in our hunt! Leprechauns may have “gold” for the best hunters, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Building, 9:30am – Does your child love to create things? Designed for children one project per child. Crafts are free while supplies last. Sunday, March 18 – Retro Day Family Field Games!, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 12-2 pm. 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--- Week of March 19 - March 23 – Special Spring Break hours and activities at Domenic Massari and Marie Kerr Parks. Staff will be available 10 am-3 pm this week. Monday, March 19 – PATH Assistance, Palmdale City Library, 10-12 pm. PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) will provide referral services to those who need it. Monday, March 19 – Spring Break Movie Festival, Palmdale City Library, 2 pm. Stardust (2007) rated PG-13. Monday, March 19 – Palmdale Recycled Water Authority Meeting, City Council Chamber, 7 pm. Tuesday, March 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, March 20 – Alanon High Nooners Meeting, Chimbole Cultural Center, 12:15 to 1:45 pm. The Alanon Meetings are every Tuesday, except holidays and the days in December-January when the Chimbole Cultural Center is closed. For more information please call Jean at 661/947-7615. Tuesday, March 20 – Spring Break Movie Festival Palmdale City Library, 2 pm. The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature (2017) rated PG. Tuesday, March 20 Wii U Tournament, Palmdale City Library, 4:30 pm. Show off your skills, prizes for the winners. Tuesday, March 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, March 21 – Spring Break Movie Festival Palmdale City Library, 2 pm. Ella Enchanted (2004) rated PG. Wednesday, March 21 – Midweek Movies, Palmdale City Library, 6 pm. The Darkest Hour (2017) rated PG-13. Free admission, open to all ages. Wednesday, March 21– Mystery Book Club, Chimbole Cultural Center, 7 pm. A new mystery title to discuss each month. Thursday, March 22 – Spring Break Movie Festival, Palmdale City Library, 2 pm. The BFG (2016) rated PG. Friday, March 23 - #RocktheArtPalmdale, Joe Davies Airpark, 11:30 am -1:30 pm. This activity is cohosted with members of the #AVRocks group. Paint a rock inspired by the airplanes and the Antelope Valley’s only airpark! Then hide it in the park for anyone to find. The goal is that the finder will not only enjoy the rock, but will use the social media forum to document the location and then re-hide the rock for the cycle to continue. This activity is free and is designed for children Friday, March 23 – Spring Break Movie Festival, Palmdale City Library, 2 pm. Coco (2017) rated PG. Saturday, March 24– Children’s Spring Fest & Egg Hunt, Palmdale Amphitheater, 10 am - ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 pm. Free egg hunt, crafts & kids activities. Saturday, March 24 – Daffodil Bouquets: Make your own bouquet using a variety of supplies. Give them to a loved one or a friend! Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Building, 9:30 am . Does your child love to create things? Designed for children one project per child. Crafts are free while supplies last. Saturday, March 24 – Walk the Park, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings. Group meets at 10 am. Come out and enjoy Palmdale’s beautiful parks with your fellow park walkers, walk as little or as much as you want! Sunday, March 25 – Retro Day Family Field Games!, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Building, 12-2 pm. 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, March 26 – Classics Book Club, Palmdale City Library, 7 pm. Catch up on the world’s great literature with a new title every month. Tuesday, March 27– Alanon High Nooners Meeting, Chimbole Cultural Center, 12:15 pm to 1:45 pm. The Alanon Meetings are every Tuesday, except holidays and the days in December-January when the Chimbole Cultural Center is closed. For more information please call Jean at 661/947-7615. Tuesday, March 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, March 28 – Easter Parade, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, 1-3 pm. An entertaining festive strolling procession of Easter bonnets and lovely dresses. Come join in this nostalgic time and don’t forget your hat. Ages 55 Wednesday, March 28 – Midweek Movies, Palmdale City Library, 6 pm. The Cutting Edge (1992) rated PG. Free admission, open to all ages. Wednesday, March 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. Friday, March 30 – 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. Saturday, March 31 – Walk the Park, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings. Group meets at 10 am. Come out and enjoy Palmdale’s beautiful parks with your fellow park walkers, walk as little or as much as you want! Saturday, March 31 – Foam safari hats: Join us as we take a stroll through the park looking for evidence of the Easter Bunny! Be sure to grab your visor! Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 9:30 am. Does your child love to create things? Designed for children one project per child. Crafts are free while supplies last. ---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. Through March 11. 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- 379700 30th Street West Palmdale, CA 93551 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 pm (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 March 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- -30- Communications Department • 38300 Sierra Highway • Palmdale, CA 93550 www.CityofPalmdale.org