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.

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