City of Palmdale Hosted Events & Programs for February

Programs and community events hosted by the City of Palmdale , for the month of February 2019

SCHEDULE:

Palmdale City Library

Saturday, February 2, 9 &16

Baby & Me Lap-sit Storytime for Infants pre-walking age (0-18 months) and their caregivers, 9:30 am, with Miss Jamielee.

Monday, February 4

Kindness Rocks, 4 pm. Bringing the community together to spread kindness by painting rocks for others to find. Pain and rocks are provided. Free admission, open to all ages.

Tuesday, February 5 &12

Preschool Storytime 1 pm. Ages 3–5 with Miss Shay.

Tuesday, February 5, 12, 19 & 26

Legal Aid for Low Income Individuals, 3-6 pm. Services provided by the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles by appointment only. Call the library at 267-5600 to schedule an appointment.

Wednesday, February 6 &13

Toddler Storytime, 9:15 and 10:15 am (2 sessions) with Miss Shay. Ages 12-36 months.

Wednesday, February 6

Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm. Christopher Robin (PG). Free admission, open to all ages.

Tuesday, February 12

Coffee and Coloring for Adults, 10 am. We provide the coffee and coloring supplies, you provide the conversation and creativity.

Wednesday, February 13

Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm. Queen of Katwe (PG). Free admission, open to all ages.

Sunday, February 17

Read, Learn, Create Book Club, 3:30 pm. Read, Learn, Create: A Book Club for the Artistically Inclined 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, February 19

African-American Authors Book Club, 6:45 pm. All adults welcome. Discussion of a new title by African-American authors each month.

Wednesday, February 20

Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm. Free Willy (PG). Free admission, open to all ages.

Mystery Book Club, 7 pm. A new mystery title to discuss each month.

Saturday, February 23

Holistic Poetry, 10:30 am. Join us in discovering and examining who we are in mind, body, and spirit through the reading, writing, and discussion of poetry.

Monday, February 25

Classics Book Club, Palmdale City Library, 7 pm. With a new title each month.

At the Parks

Friday, February 1, 8, 15, & 22 - Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr

Game Night, 4:30-6pm Board games are made available for families to check out and engage in friendly competitions. Ages 5+.

Fuse Beads – 4:30-6 pm. Create your own designs as fuse beads offer endless ideas and patterns. These small plastic craft pieces are simple and so much fun for kids and adults alike. Ages 5+ due to small pieces.

Saturday, February 2, 9, 16 & 23 - Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr

Tots Hour, 10 am -2 pm. Tots will be provided with hands-on activities that give them the opportunities to explore their world through a variety of indoor and outdoor experiences. Ages 2-5. Free

Sunday, February 3, 10, 17 & 24- Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr

Sports Sunday – 12-2 pm. Grab your family, invite the neighbors, come as one or come as many! Join park staff in fun, recreational sports, such as football, soccer, baseball or others. Stay and play! All ages welcome!

Monday, February 4, 11, 18 & 25- Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr

Marvel Mondays – 4:30-6 pm. Do you or your little one love super heroes? Park staff has planned activities to create your own mask, storybook, and more. Be sure to share your work with us and help save the world! All ages welcome!

Tuesday, February 5, 12, & 26 Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr

Paint Tuesday, 4:30-6 pm. Free Paint time for all ages. Patrons will explore art through various projects. See park staff for upcoming planned activities.

Wednesday, February 6, 13, 20, & 27- Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr

Open Play, 4:30-6 pm. Come pick and choose your favorite game. All Ages welcome.

Thursday, February 7, 21, & 28- Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr

Maker Thursdays, 4:30-6pm. Hands on and creative ways for kids to invent, play, design, and explore. Ages 8+

Saturday, February 9- Yellen Dog Park

Yappy Hour Love Addition- A Tail of True Love, 2-3 pm.

Our four legged community members can come to mingle and play at this social event! A kissing booth will be available for both dogs and their humans. Yellen Dog Park has separate fenced play areas for large and small dogs.

Monday-Sunday, February 11-17- Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr

Random Acts of Kindness Week- During this week come visit park staff to get ideas for your random act of kindness, and join us on Sunday, February 17, 1-3 pm to share your act and receive a token of appreciation. All Ages, Free.

At SAVES

Tuesday, February 5 & 19

Reentry Legal Consultation with Neighborhood Legal Services LA, 9 am – 12 pm at SAVES, 1002 E Ave Q-12. The NLS team provides free assistance to individuals and families dealing with clearing your adult criminal record; fix errors on background reports; if your professional license is denied or revoked; understand your employment rights and new Fair Chance Hiring laws. For more information call 800/870-0732 or email antelopevalley@nlsla.org

Tuesday, February 12

Housing Rights Legal Consultation with Neighborhood Legal Services LA, 9 am – 12 pm at SAVES, 1002 E Ave Q-12. The NLS team provides free assistance to individuals and families dealing eviction or homelessness; problems with your landlord; section 8 issues; rent increases and unsafe living conditions. For more information call 800/870-0732 or email antelopevalley@nlsla.org

Thursday, February 21

Housing Rights Clinic SAVES, 1-4 pm. Opportunity for residents to ask questions about fair housing laws, illegal practices, and landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities. Info: 800/477-5977 or Neighborhood Services 661-267-5126 or 800-477-5977, you can also visit www.housingrightscenter.org

Chimbole Cultural Center

Tuesdays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26 Al-anon High Nooners Meeting, 12:15-1:45 pm. The Alanon Meetings are every Tuesday, except holidays and the days in December-January when the Chimbole Cultural Center is closed. For more information please call Jean at 661/947-7615.

Wednesday, February 6 Friends of the Library Meeting, Chimbole Cultural Center, 4 pm. An organization devoted to helping support the Library.

Public Safety

Thursdays, February 7

Coffee with a Cop, 9 to 10 am Join your neighbors and deputies for free coffee and conversation at the McDonald’s located at 2427 E Avenue S. Info: 661/272-2587.

Palmdale Playhouse

January 24 to March 10

Blossom, Art exhibit by Adrian Abrego, for more information visit www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com.

Saturday, February 9

Tribute to the Saxophone Greats of America 7:30 pm, The Herbie Kae All-Star Band returns to the Playhouse to dazzle you with the sounds of some of the greatest saxophone legends of all times. Tickets are $15 and are available at www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com.

Public Meetings

Tuesday, February 5

Palmdale City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 38300 Sierra Hwy Suite B. 7 pm.

Tuesday, February 12

Board of Library Trustee Meeting, Administration, 38300 Sierra Hwy Suite B. 5:30 pm.

Thursday, February 14

Palmdale Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chambers, 38300 Sierra Hwy Suite B. 7 pm.

Monday, February 18

PRWA, Council Chambers, 38300 Sierra Hwy Suite B. 7 pm.

Legacy Commons

Thursday, February 14

Valentine Party, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm for information call 661/267/5904.

Tuesday, February 19

Parkinson’s Group Meeting, 9:45-11:45 am, for information call 661/267/5904.

Wednesday, February 27

Diabetes Group Meeting, 9 am, for information call 661/267/5904.

Thursday, February 28

Black History Month Celebration, 1 pm – 3 pm for information call 661/267/5904.

Community Programs

Saturday, February 2

Community Cleanup, with the theme “Serve, Learn, Give”. For more information visit www.cityofpalmdale.org/engaged.

Saturday, February 9

Free Used Oil & Filter Collection Event, 9 am to 1 pm. At Autozone 5022 W Ave. N (R. Lee Ermey Ave) in Palmdale. Recycle your used oil and oil filters and receive a new free filter at one of the City’s upcoming collections event. For more information call 661/267/5300.

ONGOING:

Registration - Palmdale Works! Youth Job Academy 2019 Sessions 2 registration closes February 12. The Academy provides training on applying for and retaining a first job. Designed to help students navigate the dos and don’ts of the application and interview process as well as review practices and behaviors that lead to success in the workplace, it is free and open to students ages 15-18. www.cityofpalmdale.org/youth

Recruiting Now – Girl Scouts, City of Palmdale Neighborhood Houses. The Girl Scouts are now meeting once a week at three of the City’s Neighborhood Houses: Yucca NH, 503 E. Avenue Q3, 267-5052; Tumbleweed NH, 1129 E. Avenue R4, 267-5901; and Manzanita NH, 38627 32nd St. East, 267-5911. Call your local Neighborhood House for day and time.

Summer Job Recruitment Begins Monday February 4

Applications and job descriptions will be available online at www.cityofpalmdale.org/jobs under the tab “Job Openings beginning Feb. 4”. For more information, please call 661/267-5611 Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am to 6 pm.

Tickets are now on sale for Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Coming in March at the Palmdale Playhouse. Showtimes are Friday, March 22 and 29 at 2 and 8 pm, Saturday, March 23 and 30 at 8 pm and Sunday, March 24 and 31 at 2 pm. Tickets are available at www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com and are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, student and military, and ages 12 and under.

Palmdale City Library Techmobile Schedule

(weather permitting)

Wednesday

3:30-4:30 pm - Anaverde Park

School

Thursday

3:30-4:30 pm - Hammack Center

FACILITY LOCATIONS:

Best of the West Softball Complex

2723 Rancho Vista Drive

Palmdale, CA 93551

Chimbole Cultural Center38350 Sierra HighwayPalmdale, CA 93550661/267-5656

Monday 12-6 pmTuesday 12-6 pmWednesday 8 am-10 pmThursday 8 am-6 pmFriday 12-6 pmSaturday and Sunday by reservation only.

Courson Park

38226 10th St. East

Palmdale, CA 93550

Domenic Massari Park

37716 55th St. East

Palmdale, CA 93552

661-267-5593

DryTown Water Park

3850 Ave. S Palmdale, CA 93552

www.DryTownWaterPark.com

661/267-6161

Marie Kerr Park Recreation Center

2723 Rancho Vista Blvd.

Palmdale, CA 93551

661-267-6145

Marie Kerr Park Community Building

39700 30th Street West

Palmdale, CA 93551

661-267-5675

Palmdale Amphitheater

2723 Rancho Vista Boulevard

Palmdale, California 93551

www.PalmdaleAmphitheater.com

Palmdale City Library

700 East Palmdale Blvd.

Palmdale, CA 93550

661/267-5600 • 661/267-5277 (24/7 Renewal Line)

Monday-Thursday, 10 am-8 pm •Friday-Saturday, 10 am-5 pm• Sunday 1-5 pm

Palmdale City Council Chamber

38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B

Palmdale, CA 93550

Palmdale Oasis Recreation Center

3850 Ave. S

Palmdale, CA 93552

Palmdale Transportation Center

39000 Clock Tower Plaza Drive

Palmdale, CA 93550

661/267-5300

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 3 am-12 pm (midnight)

Saturday-Sunday, 6 am-10:30 pm

Legacy Commons for Active Seniors

930 East Avenue Q-9

Palmdale, CA 93550661/267-5904

Monday-Thursday 8 am-4:30 pm

Friday 8 am-12 pm

Palmdale Playhouse

38334 10th Street East

Palmdale, CA 93550

661/267-5684

Tickets for Palmdale Playhouse events may be purchased online at www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com, or at the box office beginning two hours before each show, 38334 10th St. East. For more information, please call 661/267-5684.

Yellen Dog Park

5100 East Ave. S

Palmdale, CA 93552

661/267-5611