{"id":75329,"date":"2017-01-11T12:15:36","date_gmt":"2017-01-11T20:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theavtimes.com\/?p=75329"},"modified":"2017-01-17T14:27:30","modified_gmt":"2017-01-17T22:27:30","slug":"palmdale-announces-season-of-service-events-for-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/2017\/01\/11\/palmdale-announces-season-of-service-events-for-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Palmdale announces \u201cSeason of Service\u201d events for 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

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PALMDALE \u2013 The city of Palmdale has announced its \u201cSeason of Service\u201d<\/em> <\/strong>events for 2017, as part of the city\u2019s participation in the \u201cNational Day of Service\u201d<\/em> in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan. 16).<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re excited about our new \u2018Season of Service\u2019 events and we\u2019re inviting residents to become engaged and make a positive difference,\u201d stated Community Programs Supervisor Trish Jones.<\/span><\/p>\n

Palmdale residents last year donated more than 40,000 hours of service toward making the city an even better place to live.\u00a0<\/span>Residents may also develop their own projects for this year’s Season of Service, city officials said.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIf you have an idea for a project or you want to participate in something but you\u2019re not quite sure what, give us a call at 661-267-5473 and we can help you identify areas of interest,\u201d Jones added. \u201cOr visit us online at www.cityofpalmdale.org\/Engaged<\/a>.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

2017 Season of Service schedule:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Saturday, Jan. 14, MLK Day of Service: Adopt a Block<\/strong><\/span>
\n<\/span>Community Partner: Advancing Communities Together
\nTime & location: 8:30 a.m. registration at \u00a038626 9th St. East in Palmdale.
\nDetails: Under the theme \u201cBuild Up, Build Out & Build Stronger Together,\u201d<\/em> friends, neighbors and the students of Antelope Valley YouthBuild will join together for a community clean up. The event will also include children’s activities, lunch and a celebration featuring the Yahdah Dance Team from Living Praise Christian Center, Renaissance Movement and Group Folklorico of the Antelope Valley.
\nMore info: 661-266-8900<\/p>\n

Thursday, Jan. 26, Antelope Valley Homeless Count<\/strong> <\/span>
\n<\/span>Community Partner: Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
\nTime & location: 6 a.m. registration\/training at Marie Kerr Park Recreation Center, 39700 30th St. West, Palmdale.
\nDetails: Participate in the annual event to document homeless in our community. \u00a0The count provides valuable information for funding and program development. Youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Feb. 11, Spring Cleaning: Airpark Edition<\/strong><\/span>
\n<\/span>Community Partner: Palmdale Adopt-A-Plane Groups <\/span>
\n<\/span>Time & location: 8-8:30 a.m. registration at Joe Davies Heritage Airpark, 2001 East Ave. P, Palmdale<\/span>
\n<\/span>Details: Join dedicated Adopt-a-Plane groups in preparing the Airpark for another great season of visitors from around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday, March 18, Emergency Preparedness Fair<\/strong>
\n<\/span>Community Partner: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Palmdale Stake
\n<\/span>Time & Location: TBD at 2120 E. Ave. R, Palmdale
\n<\/span>Details: Join friends and neighbors in learning about preparedness and local resources.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thursday, April 13, Community Volunteer Resource Fair<\/span>
\n<\/strong>Time & location: 4 to 8 p.m. at Chimbole Cultural Center, 38350 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale
\n<\/span>Details: Local agencies will be on hand to provide information about volunteering, donating and engaging opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday, April 22, Global Youth Service Day<\/span> <\/strong>
\n<\/span>Time & location: 8-8:30 a.m. registration, location TBD
\n<\/span>Details: Youth and the young at heart will join with youth around the world in celebrating International Global Youth Service Day<\/em> by giving back to their community.<\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday, May 13, Stamp Out Hunger<\/span>
\n<\/strong>Community Partner: United States Postal Service
\n<\/span>Time & location: Varied times at SAVES, 1002 East Avenue Q-12, Palmdale
\n<\/span>Details: Partner with local letter carriers for the 24th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. The food assists local families in need.<\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday, May 20, Stamp Out Hunger Part II<\/span><\/strong>
\n<\/span>Community Partner: United States Postal Service<\/span>
\n<\/span>Time & location: 8-8:30 a.m. registration at SAVES, 1002 East Avenue Q-12, Palmdale<\/span>
\n<\/span>Details: Help SAVES process donations from the Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive for community distribution.<\/span><\/p>\n

All volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must complete a Release of Liability form, available at www.cityofpalmdale.org<\/a> or at event registration.<\/span><\/p>\n

[Information via news release from the city of Palmdale.]<\/span><\/em><\/h6>\n

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