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Connections PALMDALE FROM THE DESK OF CITY MANAGER JAMES PURTEE SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 We’re Updating Our Website, and We Need Your Help! Give us two minutes and we’ll give you the opportunity to help us shape the City of Palmdale’s new website! We know that our current website is outdated and not serving the community as well as we would like. As users of our website (whether you’re signing up for classes, buying tickets for a concert, applying for a job, or looking for general information about our City and its services) we’d like to solicit your input on what you feel should be the priority goals that the new website should strive to achieve. Visit www.CityofPalmdale. org or copy and paste the following link into your browser: www. surveymonkey.com/r/ PalmdaleWebsiteUpdate. Thank you in advance! Facing the Sun Unveiled As part of a public art renaissance in Palmdale, a new work titled Facing the Sun was unveiled at City Hall in August. Created by the team of Lazzari and Evans Public Art, artists Lauren Evans and Margaret Lazzari’s Facing the Sun revolves around themes closely related to Palmdale, linking the natural phenomena of the immediate area, environmental elements and local history. For Facing the Sun, they focused on two key features: Palmdale’s spectacular sunrises and sunsets, and local wildflowers. The wildflowers depicted on the panels are lupine, Indian paintbrush, coreopsis and desert globe mallow, with a Joshua tree bloom crowning the top in reference to the City’s logo. The center pole depicts local wildflowers on painted aluminum panels that point in four directions like a weather vane. They are intricately shaped with cut out voids, which cast highly-patterned shadows on the other panels and the ground. A sunrise/sunset diagram on a raised concrete circular platform forms the base of the sculpture. The concrete is etched and stained to show the location of sunrise and sunset in Palmdale on the summer and winter solstices and the spring and fall equinoxes. It also indicates both astronomic and magnetic north. To learn more and to find out how you can support the arts in Palmdale, visit www.cityofpalmdale.org/Visitors/PublicArt. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 CITY OF PALMDALE • September 4, 2018 Public Art Pieces Reframed Two of Palmdale’s first public art pieces recently received some tender loving care to ensure their durability in the heat and cold of the desert. Featuring stained glass leaves within metal framing, both “Back Home” at Palmdale Transportation Center and “Nature Re-Presented” at the Yucca Neighborhood House required treatment for the adhesive which held the glass in place. New bronze and copper framing, created by David Cutsinger of California On-Site Welding, now secures the glass. The leaves on “Back Home” were overlaid with 1/8-inch silicon bronze rods in a leaf vein-like pattern over the face of the glass. The outer ends of the rods were welded to the existing steel frame of the leaves. “Nature Re-Presented” now has a copper frame surrounding the outer edge of glass, allowing it to be free floating, but held in place. As the copper weathers and ages it will turn a greenish blue, adding to the look of the piece. New Directional Signs Assist at City Hall Visitors to Palmdale City Hall and Civic Center now have new signage and maps to help them locate the departments and services they seek. At the direction of City Manager James Purtee, City staff from Public Works, Building and Safety, Traffic Engineering and Planning divisions developed a plan to place the new signs around the Civic Center, which includes Poncitlán Square, Development Services, City Hall, Council Chamber, Palmdale City Library and Chimbole Cultural Center. Also included are two directional maps: one on a stucco monument near Development Services and another that will be placed in front of the Council Chamber in the existing flower bed over the next month. Disaster Preparedness Presentation In a major disaster it may be several days before help arrives. Are you and your family prepared for such an incident? Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 7 pm at the Chimbole Cultural Center for a free disaster preparedness presentation. For more information contact the crime prevention office at 661/267-5170. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 CITY OF PALMDALE • September 4, 2018 Employee Spotlight: Mark Hershey Retires After 12 years of public service, Mark Hershey of Public Works is calling it a career. Responsible for many of the critical functions at DryTown Water Park, he handled water quality testing, performed required ride inspections, and made necessary repairs. Mark took great pride in performing these duties, which are paramount for ensuring that DryTown is fully operational and all features are safe and functional for the public. He will be missed most of all for his great attitude, work ethic and institutional knowledge. New Waste Management Services The new franchise agreement between the City and Waste Management (WM) includes several new service options for residents and businesses. RESIDENTIAL: Super Saver Program – If your 96-gallon standard trash container is too large, residents may now request a 32-gallon trash cart at a 20% discount. This option is great for households that only fill their carts 1/3 full each week. Extra Bags – Set out up to three bags at curbside for collection up to twice a year at no additional charge with advance notice. Additionally, up to three extra bags may be placed for collection during Environmental Pride Week in April and for three weeks following December 26 at no charge. Used Motor Oil and Filter Collection – Residents may schedule a pickup of up to ten gallons of used motor oil and up to five oil filters per year. WM At-Your-Door will soon launch convenient 24/7 online scheduling for this service. Call 1-[PHONE REDACTED] or visit www.wmatyourdoor.com. Soil Vouchers – Residents may dispose of up to two tons of clean inert turf or soil generated from residential landscaping projects at the AVRDF at no cost once a year. Paper Shredding – Beginning late 2018, free paper shredding days will be offered to residents on the second Saturday of the month. Look for more details soon in your billing insert or online. Visit home.wm.com/Palmdale or call 661/947-7197 for more information. COMMERCIAL: Multifamily Bulky Item Collection – Multifamily properties with bin service are entitled to one bulky item pickup per dwelling unit in the complex or building per year at no charge. On-Site Document Destruction Pilot Program – Starting 2019 to assist businesses with securely recycling sensitive documents such as invoices or records, WM will offer on-site document destruction services. Under this pilot program, participating businesses will receive one or more locking carts serviced once per week at a discounted rate. If you are interested in this pilot program, contact Commercial Recycling Manager Ashley Cortes, at 661/223-3408 or [EMAIL REDACTED]. Visit business.wm.com/Palmdale or call Waste Management at 661/947-7197. Stay Connected City of Palmdale- Government PalmdaleCity CityofPalmdale ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 CITY OF PALMDALE • September 4, 2018 Antelope Valley International Multicultural Festival This annual event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 10 am-3 pm at Poncitlán Square. There will be cultural exhibits, informational booths, art displays, and games and crafts for children. Free food samples donated by local restaurants will be available from 12-1 pm. Free admission. Info: [EMAIL REDACTED]. Vets 4 Veterans Classic Auto & Show Now in its ninth year, this popular event returns to Poncitlán Square on Sunday, Sept. 16 from 12 to 4 pm. It will feature a poker run, live music, craft fair, vendors and food. Free admission. Info: www.avvets4veterans.org/ carshow2018.html. Free Hazardous Waste Recycling Event The City will host free household hazardous waste recycling events on Sunday, Sept. 23, and Saturday, Nov. 3. Both events will be held from 8 am to 1 pm at the Palmdale Maintenance Yard, 39110 3rd St. East (across from Desert Sands Park). Funded by a grant from CalRecycle, items accepted at the collections include computers, tablets, printers, televisions, VCRs, telephones, microwaves, small kitchen appliances, fax machines, stereos, speakers, cameras, cell phones, household batteries, fluorescent tubes and bulbs, aerosols and mercury- containing items. No used oil, antifreeze, paint or medical waste will be accepted at these events. Residents may bring those items to the permanent collection center located at the Antelope Valley Public Landfill, 1200 West City Ranch Road. It is open on the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 am to 3 pm. In addition to the items mentioned above, this permanent facility also accepts non-controlled pharmaceuticals, needles or syringes, antifreeze, car batteries, cleaning supplies, cosmetics, used motor oil, pesticides and paint. To learn more about what can and cannot be accepted at the permanent facility visit www.dpw.lacounty.gov/epd/hhw/AboutAvecc. Palmdale residents may also arrange for a free pick-up of used oil and filters at their doorstep by calling [PHONE REDACTED], or visit www.wmatyourdoor.com. Water Main Break? Maintenance to the Rescue! Scores of soccer players, coaches and parents may not have known it, but some timely and efficient repair work by the City’s Facilities Maintenance team averted what could have been a potentially disastrous outcome. A large water main break occurred outside the Pelona Vista Park restrooms a few days before soccer league practices were set to begin. With time of the essence, staff jack hammered a large portion of concrete to find the leak, made the repair and replaced the concrete, working on the weekend to finish in time for the soccer players to have a trouble-free experience at Pelona Vista. Kudos to all involved! ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 CITY OF PALMDALE • September 4, 2018 Reverse Mortgage Presentation The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free informational session on reverse mortgages on Thursday, Sept. 20, at 5:30 pm. Presented by staff from Key Bridge Capital, Inc., it is an opportunity for seniors 62 years and older to learn how to tap into their home equity through an FHA insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), commonly known as a reverse mortgage. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and get answers about this type of loan. Palmdale Connections Available by Email Get all the latest news and information about what’s going on in Palmdale delivered to your email for free! Sign up at www.cityofpalmdale.org/ Residents/Mailing-List. Update on Interior Reorganization House Natural Resources Chairman Rob Bishop (R-UT) called a formal committee roundtable discussion on Aug. 28 in Ogden, Utah, that focused on the Interior Department’s ongoing agency wide reorganization effort, and the likely move to relocate the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) headquarters to a city in the west. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said he wants BLM to get out of Washington, D.C., and move west, where the vast majority of the 245 million acres the bureau manages is located. Sec. Zinke said the Interior is working to submit a report this fall to Congress outlining the process of moving the bureau’s headquarters. Cities in Colorado, New Mexico and Utah are believed to be on the short list of sites Interior officials are still evaluating. Sec. Zinke’s broader plan could divide Interior into 13 geographic regions across the country based on watershed and other natural resources boundary lines. Sec. Zinke has touted the potential benefits of moving more staff into the field, including improved permitting, efficiency and collaboration. Aerospace and Aviation Commission Assembly Bill (AB) 427 was approved by the Legislature on August 27. This bill would establish the California Aerospace and Aviation Commission to serve as a central point of contact for businesses engaged in the aerospace and aviation industries and to support the health and competitiveness of these industries in California. Supporters of the bill, including the City of Palmdale, believe that the Commission will play an important role in enhancing the state’s aerospace industry. Cities’ land use authority under challenge The legislature passed AB 2923, a fiercely debated measure that gives BART the authority to set zoning standards and approve development on agency- owned property throughout the Bay Area. Many California cities, including Palmdale, opposed this bill because land use authority is a constitutionally granted local government function of cities and counties. Authorizing a transit agency to regulate density, height and parking requirements would transfer this very essential local government function to a single special district. Bestowing land use power onto a transit agency is contrary to existing law and may violate the State Constitution. AB 427 would establish a very bad precedent statewide and every special district in the state will want the same land use authority over their property if this bill is signed by the Governor. ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 CITY OF PALMDALE • September 4, 2018 Gracefest The AV’s premier music and message festival returns to the Palmdale Amphitheater on Sept. 21 and 22. Featuring For King & Country, Tenth Avenue North, Plumb, Unspoken and Hanna Kerr. Tickets and information available at www.gracefestav.com or 661/942-4111. Stay Connected City of Palmdale- Government PalmdaleCity CityofPalmdale Avenue S Corridor Study/Plan Want to help shape your City? The City is currently reviewing proposals for the Avenue S Corridor Study/Plan and will be seeking the public’s help. The last Avenue S Corridor Study/Plan was conducted in 1998 and much has changed since then. Located north and south of Avenue S within the southern portion of the City of Palmdale and including portions of unincorporated Los Angeles County, the boundaries of the study/plan will extend from 5th Street East to the easterly boundary of the Anaverde development, approximately aligned with 20th Street West. The new City-sponsored independent study/plan will provide a feasibility analysis of current data addressing environmental constraints, land use, infrastructure, impacts upon existing residents, circulation and planning and community design resulting from the intensification potential of land uses within the area, while accounting for the need to balance the economic burden of extending enhanced municipal services to the area. Public participation will be an essential component of the development of the plan, and the City will host several workshops, meetings and other outreach opportunities to gather input. If you’d like to be part of the Ave. S Corridor Study/Plan, please email your contact information to [EMAIL REDACTED] or call 661/267-5200. Did you know? Business licenses may be paid online 24 hours a day, seven days a week by visiting www.cityofpalmdale.org/ webrenewals. ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 CITY OF PALMDALE • September 4, 2018 Artisans Sought for Kaleidoscope: Music & Art Festival The City of Palmdale is accepting applications for participation in the third annual Kaleidoscope Music & Art Festival, a unique event dedicated to the arts, coming to the Palmdale Amphitheater, 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd., on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10 am to 6 pm. Admission and parking are free. Kaleidoscope provides an opportunity for professional and novice artists and artisans of all genres to display, sell and demonstrate their craft. This runs the gamut from painting to sculpture and stained glass to recycled art — and even includes culinary and apothecary artisans as part of our Fresh Made Market. Applications are available online at www.PalmdaleAmphitheater.com. PALMDALE’S MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL Fall Storytime Begins at Palmdale City Library The Palmdale City Library will begin its fall story time session on Tuesday, Sept. 4 and will run through Friday, Oct. 12. Preschool Storytime, for children ages 3 to 5, will be held on Tuesdays at 1 pm. Baby Toddler Storytime, for children ages 6 to 36 months, will be held on Wednesdays for two sessions: 9:15 and 10:15 am. Bilingual Storytime, for all ages, will be held on Fridays at 10 am. In addition, Baby Lapsit, for babies ages 0 to 18 months, will be held on Saturdays at 9:30 am. “Bring your child to story time where we sing, dance, play, and listen to great stories,” said Library Associate Shay Hawken. “Children can learn and grow in a comfortable, nurturing environment as they have fun and get those wiggles out!” Free Yoga The Palmdale City Library will host a free yoga session led by local yoga studio “The Yoga Roots” on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 6 pm at the Library. No registration is required for this free class. Dress comfortably and bring a mat or a large towel. “Yoga combines strength, flexibility, and mindful breathing,” said Library Associate Shay Hawken. “All levels of fitness are welcome to this free class!” SAVE THE DATE Community Volunteer Resource Fair Stop by the Antelope Valley Mall on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 11 am to 3 pm and visit with local agencies about volunteer, donation and engagement opportunities. Exhibitors will emphasize ongoing volunteer positions, student service hours opportunity and service project ideas. ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 CITY OF PALMDALE • September 4, 2018 Halloween Makeup Workshop The Palmdale Playhouse will host a Halloween Makeup Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9 am to 1 pm. The workshop will teach how to create scars, realistic wounds, a variety of blood---some even edible. The instructors will teach skill development to help attendees achieve the look they want to scare and impress. “Be the best vampire, zombie or monster this Halloween!” said Palmdale Recreation Supervisor Annie Pagliaro. The fee is discounted to $12 for Palmdale residents and $15 for non-residents. Register online at www. PlayPalmdale.com For more information, please call 661/267-5684. Crime Scene Theatre Coming to Playhouse The Palmdale Playhouse will present an evening of intrigue, suspense, laughter and mystery with Sharpo!® on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 7 pm. The mystery begins in earnest as soon as you enter the theatre. Follow the clues and avoid the red herrings — you might be interrogated by a detective or placed in a police line-up. This show is immersion theatre in the truest sense and the improvisational style makes it hysterical, unpredictable fun, so bring your friends and family and “frame” someone you love! Since 1989, Eric Sharp of Sharpo!® has produced and performed in countless live events and stage shows across the United States. He has co-starred in primetime network television shows, feature films and is a magician member of the Academy of Magical Arts at the Magic Castle in Hollywood. This well-seasoned cast of players has polished and honed this act to perfection! Tickets are $24 and include non-alcoholic beverages, appetizer bites and desserts. Wine will be available to purchase. Appropriate for ages 16+. Tickets available at www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com. ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 CITY OF PALMDALE • September 4, 2018 PALMDALE AMPHITHEATER FAMILY OF PARTNERS: PALMDALE’S MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL 3D WALL PAINTINGS OFF THE CANVAS LIVING MASTERPIECES • BRUSH STROKES LIVE STUDIO CLASSES • YOUNG AT ART ART • ARTISANS • FOOD ARTLIGHT EXPO • ART OF THE BREW CRAFT BEER + ART OF THE VINE WINES LISA HALEY & THE ZYDECATS STONE SOUL • HIGH-D BOYS PADDY'S PIG MEGAN TIBBITS BLACK EYE AFFAIR • FRESH MADE MARKET & MUCH MORE! www.PalmdaleAmphitheater.com OCTOBER 13 10 AM-6 PM FREE ADMISSION & PARKING ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 CITY OF PALMDALE • September 4, 2018 Coming to Your Neighborhood: Streetlight Replacement Earlier this year, the City of Palmdale purchased nearly 18,000 streetlights throughout the City from Southern California Edison. Now, the City is in the process of converting the old High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lights to more energy efficient, longer lasting Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights. The new lights last up to five times longer than the HPS lights, provide higher quality lighting and also comply with recommendations from agencies such as the American Medical Association. If you see the work trucks in your neighborhood, the contractor will be spending no more than ten minutes at each light, and any effect on traffic should be brief. If you have any questions, please call 661/267-5300. As a reminder, streetlight outages may be reported at www.cityofpalmdale. org, through the mywaste app or by calling 661/267-5300. Captain America: The First Avenger is Mid-Week Movie The Palmdale City Library will host a showing of Captain America: The First Avenger (PG-13), on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 5:30 pm as part of its Mid-Week Movie program. Admission and popcorn are free. The Library hosts a free showing of featured films every Wednesday evening. Movies scheduled to be shown in September include Ready Player One (PG- 13) on Sept. 12; Hook (PG) on Sept. 19; and Ever After (PG-13) on Sept. 26 This program is made possible through the generous support of the Friends of the Palmdale City Library. Housing Rights Clinics Free housing rights walk-in clinics are available every third Thursday of the month from 1 to 4 pm to answer your questions, advocate on your behalf and assist with landlord-tenant issues. The clinics cover questions about fair housing, evictions, security deposits, repairs, rent increases and more. They are held at South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) located at 1002 East Avenue Q-12. For more information please call the Housing Rights Center 800/477-5977, or Neighborhood Services, 267-5126. ---PAGE BREAK--- There’s so much to do in Palmdale! AT PALMDALE CITY LIBRARY Tuesday, September 4, 11, 18, 25 Preschool Storytime, 1 pm. Ages 3-5 with Miss Shay. Wednesday, September 5, 12, 19, 26 Baby & Toddler Storytime, 9:15 and 10:15 am (2 sessions) with Miss Shay. Ages 3-36 months. Wednesday, September 5 Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm. Captain America: The First Avenger (PG-13). Free admission, all ages. Friday, September 7, 14, 21, 28 Bilingual Storytime, 10 am, with Miss Maria, all ages. Saturday, September 8, 15, 22, 29 Baby & Me Lap-sit Storytime for infants pre-walking age (0-18 months) and their caregivers, 9:30 am, with Miss Jamielee. Tuesday, September 11, 18, 25 Legal Aid for Low Income Individuals, 3-6 pm. Provided by the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles by appointment only. Call the library at 267-5600 to schedule an appointment. Tuesday, September 11 Coffee and Coloring for Adults, 10 am. We provide coffee and coloring supplies, you provide conversation and creativity. ThinkShop, 5-6:30 pm. A STEM-based program exploring the way the world works for ages 5-10. Wednesday, September 12 Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm. Ready Player One (PG-13). Free admission, all ages. Sunday, September 16 Read, Learn, Create Book Club, 3:30 pm. This 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, September 18 Wii U Tournament, 4 pm, free. Video game tournament with prizes for top two finishers. Games/controllers are provided. African-American Authors Book Club, 6:45 pm. All adults welcome. Discussion of a new title by African-American authors each month. Wednesday, September 19 Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm. Hook (PG). Free admission, all ages. Mystery Book Club, 7 pm. A new mystery title to discuss each month. Monday, September 24 Classics Book Club, 7 pm. Catch up on the world’s great literature with a new title every month. Tuesday, September 25 Books and Barks, 3:30-5 pm. Kids build reading skills by reading to friendly, non-judgmental dogs at one of our most popular events. Wednesday, September 26 Young Americans, 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. Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm. Ever After (PG- 13). Free admission, open to all ages. Thursday, September 27 Yoga, 6 pm. Free class presented by The Yoga Roots. AT PONCITLÁN SQUARE Saturday, September 8 Antelope Valley International Multicultural Festival, 10 am-3 pm. Free food samples donated by local restaurants will be available from 12-1 pm. Free admission. Info: [EMAIL REDACTED]. Sunday, September 16 Vets 4 Veterans 9th Annual Classic Auto & Show, 12-4 pm. Featuring a poker run, live music, craft fair, vendors and food. Free admission. Info: www. avvets4veterans.org/carshow2018.html AT SAVES Tuesday, September 18 Housing Rights Legal Clinic with Neighborhood Legal Services, 9 am- 12 pm. NLS 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 and landlord/tenant problems. Walk-ins welcome, or call 1-[PHONE REDACTED] to make an appointment with an intake advocate. Thursday, September 20 Housing Rights Center, 1-4 pm. Residents can ask questions about fair housing laws, illegal practices, and landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities. Info: 800/477-5977, Neighborhood Services 661/267-5126, or AT CHIMBOLE CULTURAL CENTER Wednesday, September 5 Friends of the Library Meeting, 4 pm. An organization devoted to helping support the Library. Tuesday, September 11, 18, 25 Al-Anon High Nooners Meeting, 12:15-1:45 pm. Held every Tuesday, except holidays and days in December-January when the Chimbole Cultural Center is closed. For more information call Jean, 661/947-7615. Wednesday, September 12 Disaster Preparedness Presentation, 7 pm. In a major disaster it may be several days before help arrives. Are you and your family prepared? For more information call the crime prevention office, 661/267-5170. LASD EVENTS Thursday, September 6 Coffee with a Cop, 9 am, Starbucks, 39904 10th St. West. Thursday, September 13 Tip a Cop, 5-9 pm, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, 1325 W. Rancho Vista Blvd. Support the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station and enjoy fine food and fun as the officers accept tips from patrons to benefit local Special Olympics Antelope Valley athletes. 11 CITY OF PALMDALE • September 4, 2018 ---PAGE BREAK--- Important Phone Numbers Administration 267-5115 America’s Job Center of California 265-7421 Building & Safety 267-5353 Business License 267-5434 Business Watch 267-5170 City Clerk 267-5151 City Council 267-5115 City Hall 267-5100 Code Enforcement 267-5234 Communications 267-5115 Crime Prevention 267-5170 Crime Tip Hotline 947-7433 Economic Development 267-5125 Emergency Management 267-5132 Engineering 267-5353 Finance 267-5440 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 267-5353 Graffiti Removal Hotline 947-7433 Hearing Impaired Access – TDD 267-5167 Housing 267-5126 Human Resources 267-5400 Maintenance 267-5338 Neighborhood Services 267-5181 Neighborhood Watch 267-5170 Palmdale City Library 267-5600 Palmdale Film Liaison 310/463-1911 Palmdale Playhouse 267-5684 Palmdale Sheriff’s Station 272-2400 Palmdale Transportation Center 267-5977 Parking Enforcement 267-5436 Planning 267-5200 Poncitlán Square 267-5656 Public Works 267-5353 Purchasing 267-5444 Recreation & Culture 267-5611 Sewer Maintenance 267-5272 South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) 267-5191 Shopping Cart Retrieval 947-7433 Street Cleaning 267-5338 Traffic Signals 947-7433 Traffic/Transportation 267-5353 AT MAINTENANCE YARD Sunday, September 23 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, 8 am-1 pm, Palmdale Maintenance Yard, 39110 3rd St. East. AT DRYTOWN WATER PARK Saturday & Sunday, September 8 & 9 Don’t miss the last weekend to visit DryTown this summer, 11 am-6 pm, as the water park wraps up its 13th season. AT PALMDALE PLAYHOUSE Saturday, September 8 Crime Scene Theatre, 7 pm. Join us for an evening of intrigue, suspense, laughter and mystery with Sharpo! Tickets available at www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com. PUBLIC MEETINGS Tuesday, September 4 Palmdale City Council Meeting, 7 pm, Chimbole Cultural Center, 38350 Sierra Hwy. Tuesday, September 11 Board of Library Trustee Meeting, Administration Training Room, 5:30 pm, 38300 Sierra Hwy., Suite A. Thursday, September 13 Palmdale Planning Commission, 7 pm, Chimbole Cultural Center, 38350 Sierra Hwy. Monday, September 17 PRWA, 7 pm, Administration Training Room, 38350 Sierra Hwy., Suite A. AT PALMDALE AMPHITHEATER Saturday, September 15 City of Hope Together 4 Hope Walk/ Run, 8 am. Register at nationalevents. cityofhope.org/site/TR?fr_ id=3520&pg=entry. September 21, 22 GraceFest. Tickets and information: www.gracefestav.com or 661/942-4111. AT LEGACY COMMONS Tuesday, September 18 Parkinson’s Group, 9:45-11:45 am. Wednesday, September 19 Disaster Preparedness Presentation, 9 am. Though geared towards seniors, this presentation will have something for everyone. For more information call the crime prevention office, 661/267-5170. Wednesday, September 26 Diabetes Group, 9 am. AT DOMENIC MASSARI PARK & MARIE KERR PARK COMMUNITY BUILDINGS Wednesday, September 5, 19 Art Melding, 4:30-6 pm. Come create art with “a little bit of everything” with park staff. Projects are designed to inspire mixing of art mediums and supplies. Friday, September 7, 21 Family Game Night, 4:30-7 pm. Board games are available for families to check out and engage in friendly competitions. Ages Saturday, September 8, 15, 22, 29 Tots Hour, 9:30-10:30 am. Tots will be provided with hands-on, free activities that give them the opportunity to explore their world through a variety of indoor and outdoor experiences. Ages 2-5. Sunday, September 9, 16, 23, 30 Retro Day Family Field Games, 9-11 am. Bring your family and friends out to the park for some good old-fashioned fun! Try your hand at badminton, bocce or croquet. See park staff for details. Tuesday, September 11, 18, 25 Tuesday Tunes, 4:30-6 pm. Engage socially in musical games with other park patrons or allow the music to inspire your creativity with art and crafts. Friday, September 14, 28 Family Dance Night, 4:30-7 pm. Learn the moves to popular dance songs like “Cupid Shuffle” or “Cha Cha Slide.” All ages. Wednesday, September 26 Escape Room, 4:30-8 pm. Think you have what it takes to escape? Park staff design “escape rooms” for families to work together and find solutions to riddles. Space is limited. 12 CITY OF PALMDALE • September 4, 2018