PALMDALE – The city of Palmdale’s 2016 “Season of Service” continues this Saturday, March 5, with a spring cleaning event at South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), located at 1002 East Avenue Q-12 in Palmdale.
Registration for “Spring Cleaning: SAVES Edition” will take place from 8 to 8:30 a.m., and the event will run from 8:30 a.m. to approximately noon.
City staff and community volunteers will partner with the students of AV YouthBuild, Advancing Communities Together (ACT) and New Image Church in the annual spring cleaning of this service center.
Last year, Palmdale residents donated more than 40,000 hours of service.
“All it takes to volunteer is a willingness to give, an interest in your community, and your time,” Palmdale Community Programs Supervisor Trish Jones said. “There is no minimum number of hours required, every hour donated is valuable. And, there’s practically no limit to how you can get involved.”
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).
The remaining 2016 Season of Service events include:
Adopt-a-Block: Hammack Neighborhood – Saturday, April 2
Join friends, neighbors and the students of Antelope Valley YouthBuild in making a difference in local neighborhoods.
Community Partners: The Palmdale Dream Center/ACT//New Image Church
Registration Location: TBD
Time: 8-8:30 a.m. registration; 8:30 a.m. project begins.
Global Youth Service Day – Saturday, April 16
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.
Community Partners: Youth Service America/State Farm
Location: To be determined
Time: 8-8:30 a.m. registration; 8:30 a.m. project begins.
Stamp Out Hunger – Saturday, May 14
Partner with local letter carriers for the 23rd Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Food assists local families in need.
Community Partner: United States Postal Service
Location: SAVES, 1002 East Avenue Q-12, Palmdale
Time: Varies
“If you’re not sure what you’re interested in, give us a call at 661-267-5473 and we can help you identify areas of interest,” Jones said. “Or visit us online at www.cityofpalmdale.org/Engaged.”