Wednesday, September 2, 2009

December Events

UWM works in collaboration with the Antelope Valley Partners for Health which is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) located in the Antelope Valley.

FREE-Knitting Class at the Hammack Center in Palmdale--815 East Ave Q-6 (major cross streets-Sierra Hwy and 9th St. East) Wed. December 30, 2009 at 2:00-3:00 pm-Please RSVP with Char 661-942-4719 X 322. Bring supplies with you: 4 ply yarn and size 10 1/2 joined knitting needles. You can bring any project you wish to work on with the group.

We have made 150 matches for the United We Mentor program and more mentors are always needed. Please refer your a friends and family members.

Back to Bethlemen Dec. 12 &13, and 18 & 21 from 7:00pm – 9:00 pm Admission is free
Church at Rocky Peak, 22601 Santa Susana Rd., Chatsworth, CA
Take 118 West and Exit Topanga Cyn. Rd. – turn left and go to to Santa Susana Rd. and turn left to 22601

Free ART and MUSIC Festival--Corner of Ave J and 27th St. East--Dec 4 starts 5 pm-7:30 pm, Dec 5 starts 11:30 am to 7:30 pm, Dec 6 starts 11:30-6:30, Dec 7 starts 2-5:30 pm

Free Services for Women--Women at the Well Center 661-718-0740 Occupational Training, Life Skills, Resumes, Education, Health Training, Marriage and Parenting skills

Free Parenting Classes-9 weeks These would be great for mentors as well, call Samuel Abraham at 661-723-5678.

Free Head Start and State Preschool-For 3 and 4 year olds Lancaster School District-Early Childhood Education 661-726-4356 X 1

GBDE Incorporated-has resources for Parents and Mentors such as: How to buy a house or lower your mortgage payments, How to prevent teenage pregnancy, get help paying your utilities, financial management, etc call 661-729-4233.


FREE-December 4 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Western Hotel Museum--557 W. Lancaster Blvd. (Downtown Lancaster)
See relics from the past, make an ornament, get hot cocoa, and watch "A Christmas Story" which will be shown outside.


If your child is ill (not feeling well, fever, stomach ache, diarrhea, vomiting, etc.). Please do not allow them to attend group activities even if they beg. Also, it is important to tell their mentor. We want to keep everyone healthy this winter and spring.

December 2, 2009- Wednesday 6:00 pm-9:00 pm Paint a Dream-Antelope Valley Mall--Thank you coming everyone had a great time, Happy Holidays to all of you, Our love and holiday wishes, Karen and Char


UWM has board games, soccer balls, and footballs you can check out and take home for 2 weeks at a time. We also have arts and craft supplies for you to use at your home with your mentee.

November Events

FREE--Sat-November 28 (Thanksgiving Weekend)
Lancaster Museum and Art Gallery
44801 N. Sierra Hwy. (Across from Lancaster Train Station)
1:00 pm-Learn about Native Americans and view their artifacts
Make your own Native American game

Saturday--November 21
Exotic Feline Breeding Compound-Rosamond, CA
Kids Day Event
Adults $7 and children $5.
Additional fees for pony and train rides plus fees for other activities
10 am-4 pm

Tues-November 17 from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
AV Fairgrounds
H1N1 Flu Vaccine will be available

Sat -- November 14 from 11:00 am-12:30 pm. New time
We have the Lancaster Museum doing a “Field Trip in a Trunk”, Egyptian Artifacts. At the New AV Clinic on 10th St West (Between Jackman St. and Ave I). Huge Facility, the more the merrier, we have plenty of room for everyone. Children must be 7 yrs old or above to participate. Eat lunch before you attend our activity.

Please bring homemade cookies to share.
RSVP Char 661-942-4719 X 322 by November 9, 2009.

11-7-09 Veterans Day Parade-Downtown Lancaster
www.avvparade.com

11-7-09 Saturday--Free Science Fair at Joe Walker Middle School hosted by community middle school students, great opportunity to see outstanding science projects.
8 am to 4 pm


Free Mentor Training
November 13, 2009 from 4 pm to 7 pm
November 14, 2009 from 9 am to 12 noon
This will be the last training of the year. Tell a Friend!

Both days are required to become a mentor

October Events

Linda Pluss, one of our wonderful mentors was nominated and was a finalist for Senior of the Year. The event was held Oct. 1, 2009. Linda is a Winner in our book!!!!!!!!!!!!

Palmdale has their annual Harvest Festival coming up Sat. Oct. 3 which is Free for children with a paid adult admission.

Oct 31, 2009-Saturday
College Making it Happen Event
has been cancelled
AV College on Ave K and 30th St. West
8:00 am to 1:00 pm
7th and 8th grade students must register to attend
Call to register 661-722-6331

Monthly Activity
Thursday--October 29 from 7:00-8:30 pm.
We have the G.D.B.E. doing a workshop designed for kids on financial literacy. They do a dream board, an activity on budgeting and it will be a fun, interactive event on an important life skill. Prizes and snacks provided.
At the GDBE office 661 West Ave J, Lancaster, CA 93554.
RSVP by Monday-October 26, 2009 call Char 661-942-4719 X 322.

10-24-09 AV Family Fun Fest**10 am to 4 pm at Poncitlan Square ( 9th St. East and Q-9)Free

Oct. 17, 2009
Edwards Air Show and Open House

661-275-2852

Sky Meadow Farms--United We Mentor Disc .99 cents per pound of apples you pick!!! Tell them you are from United We Mentor before picking. Gala apples are now ready the rest of the apples will be ready mid October. 11212 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Leona Valley, CA 93551 Los Angeles County Phone: (661) 270-9524 Open: Saturdays & Sundays, 9:00am-5:00pmDirections: Take Antelope Valley Freeway (14 North) Exit Palmdale Bld. Go west to Elizabeth Lake Rd. Go Two Miles past 90th st West Sky Meadow Farms is on the left hand side. Look for our signs.Description: Located in a Country setting, 250 acres U-pick ranchApples: Gala, Fuji, Braeburn, Golden Delicious, Arkansas Black, Winesap Other fruit: Cherries, Last Chance Peaches, Apricots Website: http://www.skymeadowfarms.net/


Save-A-Smile Community Service Project
$5. supply fee per person, regardless of age.
Services: dental exam, cleaning, fluoride, and sealants
Appointments are necessary and space is limited-
Call Today-661-942-4719 X 331 to make an appointment.
Students 2 to 19 years of age, plus parents of the children being served (no other adults are eligible)
There are no income requirements

Palmdale--Oct 2 and Oct 22, 2009
Lancaster --Oct 23, 2009


Free Mentor Training-
October 9, 2009 (4 pm-7 pm)
October 10, 2009 (9 am to 12 noon)
both days are required
Tell your friends. :)


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