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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITY OF PALMDALE NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: John Mlynar PHONE: 661/267-5115 DATE: April 10, 2017 City of Palmdale to Host Community Volunteer Resource Fair This Thursday PALMDALE – The City of Palmdale will host its fifth “Season of Service” event for 2017, with Community Volunteer Resource Fair this Thursday, April 13, from 4 to 8 pm at the Chimbole Cultural Center, located at 38350 Sierra Highway. “Stop by and visit with local agencies to learn about volunteer, donation and engagement opportunities” said Community Programs Supervisor Trish Jones.. “Exhibitors will emphasize volunteer positions, student service hour opportunities and service project ideas.” Participating agencies include Alternatives to Violence, AV YouthBuild, AV Partners for Health, AV Hospital, Boy Scouts of America, CHIRLA, City of Palmdale Sports Programs, Friends of the Palmdale City Library, Gabriel’s House, Grace Resources, Girl Scout of America, Help for Heroes, Just Serve, LA County Animal Shelter, LA Homeless Services Authority, Palmdale Regional Hospital, Red, White and Blue Thrift Shoppe, Valley Oasis/SARS, Yes 2 Kids and South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES). The remaining 2017 Season of Service events include: Global Youth Service Day - Saturday, April 22, 2017 Location: To Be Determined Time: 8 – 8:30 am registration; 8:30 am project begins. Youth and the young at heart will join with youth around the world in celebrating International Global Youth Service Day by giving back to their community. Stamp Out Hunger - Saturday, May 13, 2017 Community Partner: United States Postal Service Location: SAVES, 1002 East Avenue Q-12, Palmdale Time: Varied. Complete list at http://www.cityofpalmdale.org/Engaged ---PAGE BREAK--- 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 20, 2017 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 40,000 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