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Connections PALMDALE FROM THE DESK OF CITY MANAGER JAMES PURTEE February 6, 2019 Board of Library Trustees Position Open The City is accepting applications for one expiring term on the Board of Library Trustees. The term for this position will expire June 2021. The deadline to apply is Thursday, Feb. 14 by 6 pm. The Library Board is responsible for establishing all Library policies and fees, helping with future planning and goal-setting, and acting as a liaison with groups such as the Friends of the Library, City of Palmdale and others. The Board also helps advocate for the Library with elected officials and community stakeholders. Applications for this unpaid position are available on the City’s website at www. CityofPalmdale.org and at the City Clerk’s office, 38300 Sierra Hwy., Suite C. Qualifications include City resident, demonstrated interest in the Palmdale City Library, and ability to attend regular meetings of the Board on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm. Applicants are encouraged to attach a resume. If appointed, a completed state-mandated Statement of Economic Interests is required. For more information, call the City Clerk at 267-5151. City Cautions to Stay Clear of Lighted Streetlight Poles Approximately 1% of the current streetlight poles could have a wiring issue As a result of a recent inspection and identification of potential wiring issues, Palmdale residents, businesses and visitors are being asked to stay clear of lighted streetlight poles when it rains. To date, the City has inspected and ensured the safety of more than 1,000 of the 13,000 potentially-affected streetlights. To determine the scope of the streetlights that could potentially have wiring issues, the City has contracted with additional inspection crews and requested mutual aid to expedite the remaining inspections and remedy the issue. The City believes that approximately 1% of its streetlight poles could have a wiring issue that may result in persons or animals receiving a shock when the lights are on and it is raining. It should be noted that this issue does not impact poles that have traffic signals and/or crosswalk buttons. In an abundance of caution, the City is asking residents to please stay away from streetlight poles, especially during rain events — this includes pets as well. The wiring issue is a potential concern when the streetlights are on and it is raining. “Our City crews, contractors and mutual aid agencies are working overtime to complete all of the inspections and render every one of the streetlights safe,” explains Chuck Heffernan, Public Works Director for the City of Palmdale. “We are working with all parties involved to address and complete any necessary repairs as quickly as possible.” In an effort to get the word out about the need to stay away from streetlight poles, the City has embarked upon a communications outreach campaign that included: Nixle alerts to registered cell phones, social media, email blasts, web posting, public service announcements for radio and television, and information flyers at all City facilities. For more information, please contact the City of Palmdale at 267-5338. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 CITY OF PALMDALE • February 6, 2019 Summer Job Recruitment Underway The Recreation and Culture department is accepting applications for Program Leaders and Lifeguards for its summer activities. Candidates must be 17 years old by July 1, 2019 to be considered for employment. Qualified applicants will be organized, demonstrate the ability to exercise independent judgment, problem solve, listen and follow direction, and demonstrate initiative in an energetic work environment. Lifeguard applicants must possess a lifeguard training certificate and pass a pre- screening swim test. Applications and job descriptions are available online at www. cityofpalmdale.org/jobs. “Program Leader positions are ideal for those who are seeking entry-level work to develop their professional career skills,” said Director of Recreation and Culture Keri Smith. “You will have the opportunity to be part of a team of positive, motivated and community minded people that will be part of Palmdale’s busy summer of fun programs.” “If you are new to the work force, keep in mind that we look for candidates who are involved in extracurricular activities, regular or on- going volunteer service, or who have participated in school or league athletics, or theatrical or performance arts,” Smith said. Opportunity Zones Program The Opportunity Zones program is a new community development program established by Congress in the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 to encourage long-term investments in low-income and rural communities. This program is the first federal effort of its kind to aid those communities in more than a decade. The program provides a tax incentive for investors to reinvest unrealized capital gains into newly created Opportunity Funds that are dedicated to investing into Opportunity Zones designated by the governor of each state, and approved by the U.S. Treasury Department. The new program creates a mechanism that enables private investors with capital gains tax liabilities to receive competitive tax breaks for investing in Treasury Department-approved Opportunity Funds for at least 10 years. There are six census tracts designated as Opportunity Zones in Palmdale. President Trump signed Executive Order 13853 on Dec. 12 to create a new White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council. This Council is chaired by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson and comprised of a vice chair (Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy Andrew Bremberg) and 16 other federal officials, including 13 cabinet members. The Council will: • Engage with all levels of government on ways to better use taxpayer dollars to revitalize low-income communities; • Improve revitalization efforts by streamlining, coordinating, and targeting existing federal programs to economically distressed areas, including Opportunity Zones; • Consider legislative proposals and undertake regulatory reform to remove barriers to revitalization efforts; and • Present President Trump with a number of reports identifying and recommending ways to encourage investment in economically distressed communities. Opportunity Zones Program continued on page 3 ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 CITY OF PALMDALE • February 6, 2019 Report emergencies Residents may call 661/267- 5338 after 6 pm and before 7:30 am Monday through Thursday and all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Emergencies include sewer overflows, roadway/right of way hazards, downed tree limbs, downed signs, potholes, or broken sprinkler lines in City parks or landscaped areas. Sports Officials Needed Are you a sports enthusiast who wants to get involved in your community? The City is looking for people who have common sports knowledge or officiating experience to become officials and referees for youth and adult sports programs. • Training available • Extra income • Officials needed for basketball, volleyball, softball, baseball and girls softball • Games are played on weeknights and Saturdays For more information or to apply, please email the Sports Division at parksrec@ cityofpalmdale.org. After Hours Emergencies 267-5338 Opportunity Zones Program continued from page 2 The Treasury Department also announced its plan to come out with additional guidance to regulate the operational aspects of the funds for Opportunity Zones in Jan. 2019 with an IRS hearing on an Opportunity Zones tax break initially scheduled for Jan. 10. However, the Jan. 10 hearing was canceled due to the government shutdown. The IRS said it will announce a new date once funding has been restored to the Treasury Department. Businesses had been hoping to move quickly this year to take advantage of the lucrative opportunity zone provisions of the 2017 tax overhaul law, but in order to proceed with investments they need the Treasury Department to finalize guidance on exactly how the tax breaks will work. AVBOT Outlook Conference The Antelope Valley Board of Trade’s annual Business Outlook Conference will take place on Friday, Feb. 22 from 7 am to 12:30 pm with the theme of “The Future: Unleashed!” Guest speakers will include Charles Wilson, executive director and CEO of the Southern California Water Coalition, a non-profit, non-partisan, public education partnership between cities, counties, business, industry, agriculture and water agencies, dedicated to securing reliable, affordable, quality water for Southern California; Erik Neandross, CEO of Gladstein, Neandross & Associates, a national consulting firm specializing in advanced clean alternative fuel technologies for commercial transportation; Bill Allen, CEO of the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, and keynote speaker Janine Driver, New York Times best-selling author and an expert on body language who will present information on how to read and use body language to better communicate. Tickets for the conference are $75 per person for Antelope Valley Board of Trade members and $90 per person for non-members. Tables of eight are available for $550 for members and $750 for non-members. For details, contact the board at 661/947-9033. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 CITY OF PALMDALE • February 6, 2019 Saxophone Tribute The Palmdale Playhouse will present A Tribute to the Saxophone Greats of America on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 pm. The Herbie Kae All-Star Band returns to the Playhouse to dazzle the audience with the sounds of some of the greatest saxophone legends of all time. Memorable songs will include “Girl from Ipanema” by Stan Getz, “Mercy, Mercy” by Cannonball Adderly, and “Europa” by Gato Barbieri. Tickets: www. PalmdalePlayhouse.com. Coffee with a Cop Join friends, neighbors and deputies on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 9 am for free coffee, cookies and conversation at the McDonald’s located at 2427 E. Avenue S. For more info, call 661/272-2587. Partnership with Gabriel’s House, Music and Kids Underway The City has a new partnership with local nonprofit Music and Kids to provide support and community outreach for its Gabriel’s House program. “Music and Kids will be the engine that provides qualified instructors to develop and implement arts-related activities through our Gabriel’s House program,” said Palmdale’s Director of Neighborhood Services Mike Miller. For more than five years, Gabriel’s House has provided free musical instruments, equipment and instruction to youth ages 8 to 18, thanks to generous financial donations by groups such as the Warnack Foundation and the AV Business Expo. Instructors have graciously volunteered their time. Under the new partnership, Music and Kids will take the lead in providing quality instruction and programming at no charge to participating youth. “Especially for music lessons, where individualizing the lesson is so important, having students learning in a one-on-one environment with a paid, qualified instructor provides a much more stable program for both students and teachers,” said singer-songwriter and recording artist Chuck Murphy, who founded Music and Kids in 2016. Fundraising efforts are underway to provide adequate staffing to meet the needs and provide learning opportunities for students. Donations for Gabriel’s House programming may be made at www.musicandkids.org. This spring, the Gabriel’s House program will move from the Neighborhood House location on 6th St. East to its new location at Courson Arts Colony East, located at 939 East Ave. Q-12. For more information, please visit www.musicandkids.org. About Music and Kids Music and Kids is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to bridge the gap between government-funded music and art educational programs and private funding. Its goal is to enroll 10,000 kids in one-on-one, after-school music lessons with qualified instructors. Through fundraising and sponsorships by local, regional and national businesses and foundations, Music and Kids is bringing money into the local economy by providing funding for teachers to work with talented students. These lessons allow students to develop their vocal and instrumental talents, and their music theory knowledge and performance skills. Support from the community, including volunteerism and donations, is encouraged to allow Music and Kids to serve more students as its program and waiting list of student participants continues to grow. For more information, visit www.musicandkids.org. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 CITY OF PALMDALE • February 6, 2019 Free Oil Filters Available Exchange Event The City will host a used oil filter exchange event on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 9 am to 1 pm at AutoZone, located at 5022 West Ave. N Lee Ermey Ave.) in Palmdale. Filters must not exceed $15 and are limited to two filters per household, filters carried by AutoZone, and subject to stock on hand. Filter vouchers must be redeemed during the event. This event is funded by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). For more information, please call 267-5300. For a list of used oil and filter collection centers, call 1-800-CLEANUP or download the my-waste™ app. City Partners with AVPH on Neighborhood House Programming A new partnership has begun between the City and Antelope Valley Partners for Health (AVPH) for programming and daily management of the Neighborhood House program. “Palmdale’s Neighborhood Houses serve as a meeting place for community- based organizations, coordinated activities for children, and provide a variety of services and programs offered by community groups,” said Palmdale’s Director of Neighborhood Services Mike Miller. “This new relationship has created great possibilities for the community to connect through activities and services that are free to residents of the neighborhood.” Current programming at the houses includes afternoon activities for grades 1 through 6, Monday through Friday consisting of character building, art, athletic activity, special guests, healthy snacks and more. Adult activities include Zumba, citizenship, English, embellish your beauty, painting, healthy cooking, sewing, handcrafts, dance classes, parenting classes, support groups, special workshops, coffee and coloring, and much more. For families, there are health and wellness classes, parent and child art groups, Parent Café, folklorico dance, art classes for kids and at-risk youth support groups. Community gardens are also available at two Neighborhood Houses. “AVPH is excited and optimistic about the new partnership and management of the Palmdale Neighborhood Houses,” said Director of Development Cheyanne Capelo. “We look forward to working with the City of Palmdale and community members to bring additional services and support to the homes and gardens.” The City’s Neighborhood Houses include Yucca at 503 E. Ave. Q-3 (with a Community Garden); Tumbleweed at 1129 E. Ave. R-4; Manzanita at 38627 32nd St. East, and Hammack at 1012 E. Ave. Q-5 (with a Community Garden). The City recently partnered with Music & Kids to oversee ongoing programs and events at Gabriel’s House, which will soon move from its current location to its new home at Courson Art Colony, located at 939 E. Ave. Q-12. For more info, visit www.musicandkids.org. To request the use of a Neighborhood House and/or Community Garden, please contact AVPH at 942-4719 or visit their website at www.AVPH.org. ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 CITY OF PALMDALE • February 6, 2019 Housing Authority Commissioner Sought The City is accepting applications for the position of Housing Authority Commissioner to fill a term to expire on Sept. 30, 2019. Applicants must be a tenant in good standing at one of the following Housing Authority properties: Boulders at the Ranch 1, Boulders at the Ranch 2, Boulders at the Lake, La Quinta Apartments, Summerwood, Park Vista or The Impressions. Housing Authority meetings are called as needed and are generally held in the Palmdale City Council Chamber, located at 38300 Sierra Hwy., Suite B, on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 pm. Applications for this non- paid position are available on the City’s website at www.CityofPalmdale. org and in the City Clerk’s office, 38300 Sierra Hwy., Suite C. Applicants are encouraged to attach a resume. Application deadline is Thursday, Feb. 14 by 6 pm. As part of the final selection process, applicants will be required to pass a Livescan fingerprint scan submission via the California Department of Justice. If appointed, a completed state-mandated Statement of Economic Interests would be required. For more information, please call the City Clerk at 267-5151. Community Cleanup Event at Barrel Springs Trail The “Season of Service” continues on Saturday, March 2 with a Community Cleanup event at the Barrel Springs Trail, located at 1300 Barrel Springs Road in Palmdale. The event is in partnership with Palmdale Water District. Registration will take place from 8 to 8:30 am on location. Work will begin at 8:30 am. Participants are encouraged to bring work gloves and rakes. Volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must complete a Release of Liability, available online at www.cityofpalmdale.org or at event registration. “Make a difference in your community through Palmdale’s sixth annual Season of Service,” said Community Programs Coordinator Trish Jones. “Our theme this year is Serve, Learn, Give, and between now and May there are many opportunities to volunteer your time, learn about the community and give back in areas that are meaningful to you.” “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 267-5473 and we can help you identify areas of interest,” Jones added. “Or visit us online at www. cityofpalmdale.org/Engaged.” Friendship Drive to Support Local Homeless South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), located at 1002 E. Ave. Q-9, is hosting a Friendship Drive now through Feb. 11 to collect new socks and hygiene items for distribution to local homeless individuals and families. Items such as socks, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, wash clothes, body wash and deodorant may be dropped off at SAVES Monday through Thursday between 9 am and 6 pm. Donation pick-up may be available for large group donations. Volunteers are needed to assemble the donated items into hygiene kits at SAVES on Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 3 to 5 pm. The hygiene kits will be distributed during the Antelope Valley Homeless Connect Day on Thursday, Feb. 14, a collaboration between Los Angeles County service providers and non- profit agencies that will provide free services to homeless people in need of assistance. For more information, please call SAVES at 267-5191. ---PAGE BREAK--- Help Shape Palmdale’s Future! The City is accepting applications for General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) members. The GPAC will be comprised of community representatives who will meet and collaborate to provide community insight throughout the City’s general plan update process. Applicants must be Palmdale residents and be willing and able to attend meetings which will be called as needed and generally held in the Palmdale Development Services Conference Room, located at 38250 Sierra Highway, Palmdale. This is a non-paid position. Applications are available on the City’s website at www.CityofPalmdale.org and in the City Clerk’s office, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite C. Applicants are encouraged to attach a resume. The application deadline is Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 by 6 pm. If appointed, a completed Statement of Economic Interests would be required. For more information, please call the City Clerk at 267-5151. Employee Spotlight: Mike Behen Mike Behen, Public Works Transportation Division and Strategic Initiatives Manager, has been a key player on the team that is working to bring much needed funding for important infrastructure projects in the City of Palmdale. One of Mike’s biggest successes came a few years ago when he and City Engineer Bill Padilla led the effort to prevent $200 million in Measure R funding from leaving the Antelope Valley. Because of their efforts, 11 roadway improvement projects on State Route 138/14 Freeway, including five in Palmdale, are in various stages of planning or construction. The latest win was a $5.1 million construction grant under the State’s Active Transportation Program for much needed improvements to Avenue R. Previous grants for this $10 million project have been for planning, design and the purchase of property for road right-of-way. “This project is personal for me,” Mike said. “These improvements will make things better for all of our residents, and especially those using the new sidewalks and bicycle lanes.” Mike is also a key asset in the City Manager’s efforts to bring a regional airport back to Palmdale, coordination with California High Speed Rail, and potential service to Las Vegas by Virgin Trains USA. Although he is quick to give the team credit for any win, there’s no doubt that Mike’s leadership and tenacious efforts, and the personal relationships maintained with other agencies, have been a significant influence on Palmdale’s grant winning success. Stay Connected City of Palmdale- Government PalmdaleCity CityofPalmdale 7 CITY OF PALMDALE • February 6, 2019 ---PAGE BREAK--- Tail-of-Love Event Coming to Yellen Dog Park A Tail-of-Love event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 2 to 3 pm at Yellen Dog Park, located at 5100 E. Ave. S in Palmdale. The event is free and open to the public. “Join us for this free social event where four-legged community members come to mingle and play,” said Senior Program Leader Joi Christy. A “kissing booth” will be available. Park staff and Yellen Dog Park PAWtrol volunteers will be on site. For more information, please call 267-5611. Popcorn Day a Hit A celebration of National Popcorn Day was held on Jan. 19 at Marie Kerr and Domenic Massari Parks as part of a Neighborhood Block Party. More than 150 attendees enjoyed a free popcorn bar, information booth on park events, field games and an arts and crafts section. 8 CITY OF PALMDALE • February 6, 2019 City Awarded Grant for Street Safety Improvement The City was recently awarded $5.1 million from the State’s ATP program for construction related to the Ave. R Complete Streets Project. This project will improve safety and comfort for children and adults walking and bicycling to school and other destinations along Avenue R. It will create continuous sidewalks and Class II bike lanes, higher visibility pedestrian crossings, continuously available ADA ramps, and signage that communicates the presence of active transportation users to motorists. The improvements require moving utility poles and acquiring right-of-way, a process that is already well underway. The expected benefits of the project are better and safer roadway conditions for the 6,000 students who attend the five public schools that depend on Avenue R for access from their catchment areas. The project will achieve active transportation goals by improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, increasing the number of children and adults who cycle or walk along Avenue R, improving public health, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. SAVE THE DATE OCTOBER 12 PALMDALE AMPHITHEATER FREE ADMISSION & PARKING ART • MUSIC • FUN ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 CITY OF PALMDALE • February 6, 2019 New Fitness Court Coming Make a Difference with the $7 for 7 Challenge The City has joined forces with Antelope Valley Hospital to provide free access to exercise equipment through the creation of a National Fitness Court at Pelona Vista Park in Palmdale, and you can be part of its success by participating in the $7 for 7 Minutes Challenge. The new fitness court, scheduled to open late spring, will be a best-in-class outdoor bodyweight circuit training system designed for adults of all ages and abilities. It will feature over 30 pieces of exercise equipment arranged in stations that allow for up to 28 people to use the court at the same time. The system features a series of full-body exercises that can be completed in just seven minutes. The 7 Movements in 7 Minutes is a simple yet powerful workout created for a range of athletic abilities that is shown to burn more calories per minute than most other forms of exercise. Only one piece is missing to make this a perfect location for your workout. We need your support to help acquire the shade structure to protect you from the summer heat and winter rain during your free workout. The City asks you to take part in our $7 for 7 Minutes Challenge. Seven minutes is how long your free fitness workout will last at the National Fitness Court at Pelona Vista Park, and your $7 will help make it a more comfortable experience. Plus, $7 for 7 Minutes donors will receive an invitation to our grand opening ceremonies. Give online today at www.Patronicity.com/PFC. You may also send a check to Palmdale Community Foundation, note ‘NFC’ in the memo line, and send to Palmdale Community Foundation, 38300 Sierra Hwy., Suite A, Palmdale, CA 93550. Your donation is tax-deductible, please consult your tax advisor for specific tax advice. Lowest Price of the Season! Buy your Season Pass now & bring a friend this summer free! Get a free one-day ticket with every season pass purchased by May 24. You must register your pass in person at DryTown prior to May 24 to receive your free one-day ticket. Buy season passes online at www.DryTownWaterPark. com. ---PAGE BREAK--- Rehearsals Underway for The Little Mermaid Tickets on sale now Rehearsals have begun, creation of the stage set is underway, props are being fabricated and costumes are being sewn for the upcoming performances of Disney’s The Little Mermaid in March at the Palmdale Playhouse. The 38 cast members are hard at work learning the blocking, songs and dance numbers for what promises to be a memorable experience. The shows are expected to sell out, so advance ticket purchases are highly recommended. Showtimes are Friday, March 22 and 29 at 8 pm; Saturday, March 23 and 30 at 2 pm and 8 pm; and Sunday, March 24 and 31 at 2 pm. Tickets are available at www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com. The production is a collaboration with the City of Palmdale, Palmdale Playhouse and Palmdale Repertory Theater. It is based on the Hans Christian Anderson story and the Disney film produced by Howard Ashman and John Musker, and written and directed by John Musker and Ron Clements. It was originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions. 10 CITY OF PALMDALE • February 6, 2019 Spring Fling West Coast Classical will present a Spring Fling concert on Saturday, March 9 at 7:30 pm at the Palmdale Playhouse. The performance will feature beautiful melodies and harmonies, fresh and unique as a spring day after the rain, including selections from Ray Charles, Chick Corea, Leroy Anderson, Chicago and many more pop and light classical compositions. Tickets are available at www.PalmdalePlayhouse. com. COMING SOON! Inkwell: Palmdale’s Book and Art Festival Saturday, April 27 at Legacy Commons Join us for a celebration of literary and artistic culture for all ages. Book signings • Artists’ works Book sale • Craft & STEM workshops • Story stage Music • Food & more! FREE ADMISSION 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 or text PALMDALE to 22828. ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 CITY OF PALMDALE • February 6, 2019 There’s so much to do in Palmdale! AT PALMDALE CITY LIBRARY Tuesday, February 5 &12 Preschool Storytime, 1 pm. Ages 3-5 with Miss Shay. Tuesday, February 5, 12, 19 & 26 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, February 6 &13 Toddler Storytime, 9:15 and 10:15 am (two sessions) with Miss Shay. Ages 12-36 months. Wednesday, February 6 Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm. Christopher Robin (PG). Free admission, open to all ages. Saturday, February 9 &16 Baby & Me Lap-sit Storytime for Infants pre-walking age (0-18 months) and their caregivers, 9:30 am, with Miss Jamielee. Tuesday, February 12 Coffee and Coloring for Adults, 10 am. We provide the coffee and coloring supplies, you provide the conversation and creativity. Wednesday, February 13 Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm. Queen of Katwe (PG). Free admission, open to all ages. Sunday, February 17 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. Tuesday, February 19 African-American Authors Book Club, 6:45 pm. All adults welcome. Discussion of a new title by African-American authors each month. Wednesday, February 20 Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm. Free Willy (PG). Free admission, open to all ages. Mystery Book Club, 7 pm. A new mystery title to discuss each month. Saturday, February 23 Holistic Poetry, 10:30 am. Join us in discovering and examining who we are in mind, body, and spirit through reading, writing, and discussion of poetry. Monday, February 25 Classics Book Club, 7 pm. With a new title each month. AT DOMENIC MASSARI & MARIE KERR PARKS Wednesday, February 6, 13, 20 & 27 Open Play, 4:30-6 pm. Come pick and choose your favorite game. All ages welcome. Thursday, February 7, 21 & 28 Maker Thursdays, 4:30-6 pm. Hands-on and creative ways for kids to invent, play, design and explore. Ages Friday, February 8, 15 & 22 Game Night, 4:30-6 pm. Board games are available for families to check out and engage in friendly competitions. Ages Fuse Beads, 4:30-6 pm. Create your own designs — fuse beads offer endless ideas and patterns. These small plastic craft pieces are simple and so much fun for kids and adults alike. Ages 5+ due to small pieces. Saturday, February 9, 16 & 23 Tots Hour, 10 am-2 pm. Tots will be provided hands-on activities that give them opportunities to explore their world through a variety of indoor and outdoor experiences. Ages 2-5. Free. Sunday, February 10, 17 & 24 Sports Sunday, 12-2 pm. Grab your family, invite the neighbors, and join park staff in fun recreational sports such as football, soccer, baseball or others. Stay and play! All ages welcome. Monday, February 11, 18 & 25 Marvel Mondays, 4:30-6 pm. Do you or your little one love superheroes? Park staff has planned activities to create your own mask, storybook, and more. Be sure to share your work with us, and help save the world! All ages welcome. Monday-Sunday, February 11-17 Random Acts of Kindness Week. Visit park staff for random acts of kindness ideas all week, then join us on Sunday, February 17, 1-3 pm to share your act and receive a token of appreciation. All ages, free. AT SAVES Tuesday, February 5 & 19 Reentry Legal Consultation with Neighborhood Legal Services LA, 9 am-12 pm. The NLS team provides free assistance to individuals and families dealing with clearing your adult criminal record; fix errors on background reports; if your professional license is denied or revoked; understand your employment rights and new Fair Chance Hiring laws. For more information call 800/870-0732 or email [EMAIL REDACTED]. Tuesday, February 12 Housing Rights Legal Consultation with Neighborhood Legal Services LA, 9 am-12 pm. The NLS team provides free assistance to individuals and families dealing with eviction or homelessness; problems with your landlord; section 8 issues; rent increases, and unsafe living conditions. For more information call 800/870-0732 or email [EMAIL REDACTED] Thursday, February 21 Housing Rights Clinic, 1-4 pm. Opportunity for residents to ask questions about fair housing laws, illegal practices, and landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities. Info: 800/477-5977 or Neighborhood Services 267-5126 or 800/477-5977. You can also visit AT CHIMBOLE CULTURAL CENTER Tuesdays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26 Al-Anon High Nooners, 12:15-1:45 pm. Meetings are held every Tuesday except for holidays and days in December-January when the Cultural Center is closed. For information, please call Jean at 947-7615. Wednesday, February 6 Friends of the Library Meeting, 4 pm. An organization devoted to helping support the Library. ---PAGE BREAK--- 12 CITY OF PALMDALE • February 6, 2019 Register Now for Youth Job Academy The Palmdale Works! Youth Job Academy is accepting registration for its next sessions. The Academy provides training on applying for and retaining a first job. Designed to help students navigate the dos and don’ts of the application and interview process, as well as review practices and behaviors that lead to success in the workplace, it is free and open to students ages 15-18. This is not a job placement program. Registration is required. Register online at www.cityofpalmdale.org/ youth Session Two Feb. 19-March 7 Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-6 pm Registration Closes Feb. 12 SAVE THE DATE Community Volunteer Resource Fair Saturday, March 9 11 am-3 pm Antelope Valley Mall Local agencies will be on hand to provide information about volunteering, donating and engaging opportunities. AT PALMDALE PLAYHOUSE Through March 10 Blossom, an art exhibit by Adrian Abrego. For more information visit www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com. Saturday, February 9 A Tribute to the Saxophone Greats of America, 7:30 pm. The Herbie Kae All-Star Band returns to the Playhouse to dazzle you with the sounds of some of the greatest saxophone legends of all times. Tickets: www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com. PUBLIC SAFETY Thursday, February 7 Coffee with a Cop, 9-10 am. Join your neighbors and deputies for free coffee and conversation at the McDonald’s located at 2427 E. Avenue S. Info: 272-2587. PUBLIC MEETINGS Tuesday, February 5 Palmdale City Council Meeting, 7 pm. Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Hwy., Suite B. Tuesday, February 12 Board of Library Trustee Meeting, 5:30 pm. Administration, 38300 Sierra Hwy., Suite B. Thursday, February 14 Palmdale Planning Commission Meeting, 7 pm. Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Hwy., Suite B. Monday, February 18 Palmdale Recycled Water Authority, 7 pm. Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Hwy., Suite B. AT LEGACY COMMONS Thursday, February 14 Valentine Party, 1:30-3:30 pm. Info: 267-5904. Tuesday, February 19 Parkinson’s Group Meeting, 9:45-11:45 am. Info: 267-5904. Wednesday, February 27 Diabetes Group Meeting, 9 am. Info: 267-5904. Thursday, February 28 Black History Month Celebration, 1-3 pm. Info: 267-5904. Volunteer Coaches Needed Do you like having fun? Are you good at giving out high fives? Would you like to create lasting memories? If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions, you fit the criteria we look for in our best volunteer coaches. With our core principles of fun, inclusivity, safety and good sportsmanship, being a coach in our leagues is not only a breeze it’s a blast and a very rewarding experience! All of our youth programs are coached by volunteers: basketball, softball, T-ball, coaches pitch, baseball and volleyball. Coaching in our league is only a 2 to 3-hour commitment each week, and you get to pick the practice location and times. Games are played during the week and on Saturdays. We also have plenty of resources for our coaches, including a thorough Coaching Guide, weekly practice plans and game tips, and Recreation & Culture staff members to assist. To inquire, email our sports division at [EMAIL REDACTED].