{"id":91076,"date":"2020-01-08T14:05:52","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T22:05:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theavtimes.com\/?p=91076"},"modified":"2020-01-09T14:29:06","modified_gmt":"2020-01-09T22:29:06","slug":"palmdale-announces-2020-season-of-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/2020\/01\/08\/palmdale-announces-2020-season-of-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Palmdale announces 2020 “Season of Service”"},"content":{"rendered":"

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[Contributed images from past Season of Service events]<\/figcaption><\/figure>PALMDALE \u2013 The city of Palmdale has announced its \u201cSeason of Service\u201d<\/em> events for 2020, as part of the city\u2019s participation in the \u201cNational Day of Service\u201d in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.<\/p>\n

\u201cJoin your friends, family and neighbors and make a difference by being a part of the city\u2019s 7th annual Season of Service,\u201d said Community Programs Supervisor Trish Jones. \u201cThere are many opportunities to volunteer your time, learn about the community and give back in areas that are meaningful to you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kicking things off is the annual MLK Day of Celebration \u201cHope and Unity Block Party\u201d<\/em> sponsored by Advancing Communities Together (ACT). The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at ACT\u2019s facility, located at 38626 9th Street East. The block party is free and open to the community and will feature games, food, live music, art and information on available resources. Community partners and organizations interested in participating free of charge should call 661-266-8900 before Jan. 10.<\/p>\n

The remaining 2020 Season of Service events include:<\/p>\n

Antelope Valley Homeless Count – Thursday, Jan. 23
\n<\/strong>Participate in the annual event to document homeless in the community.\u00a0 The count provides valuable information for funding and program development. Youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
\nDeployment Center One:
\n<\/u>Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints,\u00a02120 E.\u00a0 Ave. R,\u00a0Palmdale
\nDeployment Center Two:
\n<\/u>Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints,\u00a039546 23rd St. West,\u00a0Palmdale,
\nRegister at\u00a0www.theycountwillyou.org<\/a>
\nCommunity Partners<\/em>: Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, LDS East and West<\/p>\n

Community Cleanup: Barrel Springs Path- Saturday, April 4
\n<\/strong>Time:<\/em>\u00a08 \u2013 8:30 am registration; 8:30 am project begins.
\nParticipants are encouraged to bring work gloves and rakes.
\nRegister at Pearblossom Highway and Spanish Broom Dr.<\/p>\n

Food Insecurity Conference \u2013 Thursday, April 23
\n<\/strong>Join local service providers and concerned citizens in a discussion about combatting hunger in the community.
\nLocation: <\/em>Chimbole Cultural Center, 38350 Sierra Highway
\nTime: <\/em>9 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m.
\nPre-registration is required at: www.cityofpalmdale.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Community Volunteer Resource Fair – Saturday, March 14
\n<\/strong>Local agencies will be on hand to provide information about volunteering, donating and engaging opportunities.
\nLocation & Time: TBA
\nPartners:<\/em>AV Mall and AV Volunteer Coordinators Group<\/p>\n

Community Cleanup:\u00a0<\/strong>Courson Park\/SAVES<\/strong>\u00a0– Saturday, April 25
\n<\/strong>Time:<\/em>\u00a08 \u2013 8:30 am registration; 8:30 am project begins.
\nParticipants are encouraged to bring work gloves and rakes.
\nRegister at SAVES, located at 1002 East Avenue Q-12 in Palmdale.<\/p>\n

Stamp Out Hunger \u2013 Part 1 – Saturday, May 9
\n<\/strong>Partner with local letter carriers for the 27th Annual Stamp Out Hunger<\/em>\u00a0Food Drive.\u00a0 Food assists local families in need.
\nLocation<\/em>: SAVES, 1002 East Avenue Q-12, Palmdale
\nTime:<\/em> Varied. Complete list available at www.cityofpalmdale.org<\/a>
\nCommunity Partner:<\/em>\u00a0United States Postal Service<\/p>\n

Stamp Out Hunger \u2013 <\/strong>Part 2 – Saturday, May 16
\n<\/strong>Help SAVES process donations from the annual Stamp Out Hunger<\/em>\u00a0Food Drive for community distribution.
\nLocation<\/em>: SAVES, 1002 East Avenue Q-12, Palmdale
\nTime:<\/em> Registration from 8 to 8:30 a.m.
\nCommunity Partner:<\/em>\u00a0United States Postal Service<\/p>\n

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

Last year, Palmdale residents donated more than 35,000 hours of service towards making Palmdale a better place to live. Residents may also develop their own service projects.<\/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<\/p>\n

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

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