Two Community Cleanup Events Scheduled for Saturday in Palmdale

PALMDALE – The City of Palmdale’s “Season of Service” continues this Saturday, March 30 with two Community Cleanup events, one at the Barrel Springs Trail and the other at South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES). Participants for the Barrel Springs Trail cleanup will meet at the Barrel Springs Park & Ride located at Pearblossom Highway and 25th St. East. Registration will take place from 8 to 8:30 am 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). Meanwhile, at SAVES, located 1002 E. Ave. Q-12, volunteers will gather for a Spring Cleaning event. Registration will take place from 8 to 8:30 am on location. Work will begin at 8:30 am. The remaining 2019 Season of Service events include: 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. Complete list at www.cityofpalmdale.org/servicedays 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. Last year, Palmdale residents donated over 35,000 hours of service towards making Palmdale an even better place to live. 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.”