Palmdale’s “Season of Service” continues Saturday with community cleanup [Update: Event postponed]

IMPORTANT UPDATE 1.30.19: Due to inclement weather, the Community Cleanup event, which was scheduled for this Saturday, Feb. 2 at Avenue Q and 42nd Street East (north and south of Avenue Q) is postponed. It will be rescheduled at a later date to be determined.

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PALMDALE – The city of Palmdale’s “Season of Service” continues this Saturday with a Community Cleanup event at Avenue Q and 42nd Street East (north and south of Avenue Q.)

Registration will take place from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 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 at www.cityofpalmdale.org or at event registration).

“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,” stated Community Programs Coordinator Trish Jones.

Remaining 2019 Season of Service events

Community Cleanup: Barrel Spring Path
Saturday, March 2
Time: 8 – 8:30 am registration; 8:30 am project begins.
Participants are encouraged to bring work gloves and rakes.
Partners: Palmdale Water District

Community Volunteer Resource Fair
Saturday, March 9
Location & Time: TBA
Local agencies will be on hand to provide information about volunteering, donating and engaging opportunities.
Partners: AV Mall and AV Volunteer Coordinators Group

SAVES Spring Cleaning
Saturday, March 30
1002 E. Ave. Q-12.
Time: 8 – 8:30 am registration; 8:30 am project begins.

Community Cleanup: Courson Park/Neighborhood
Saturday, April 6
Time: 8 – 8:30 am registration; 8:30 am project begins.
Participants are encouraged to bring work gloves and rakes.

Community Cleanup – Old Harold Road
Saturday, May 4
Time: 8 – 8:30 am registration; 8:30 am project begins.
Participants are encouraged to bring work gloves and rakes.

Stamp Out Hunger – Part 1
Saturday, May 11
Community Partner: United States Postal Service
Location: SAVES, 1002 East Avenue Q-12, Palmdale
Time: Varied.
Partner with local letter carriers for the 25th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Food assists local families in need.
Community Partner: United States Postal Service

Stamp Out Hunger—Part 2
Saturday, May 18
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.

Palmdale residents last year donated more than 35,000 hours of service. 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.”

[Information via news release from the city of Palmdale.]

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