Free Mentor Training-Please refer someone you admire
Sat-Nov. 3, 2012
8 am-12 noon
Sat-Nov. 3, 2012 from 10 am to 3 pm
FREE Event: AV Disaster Preparedness Fair
2120 East Avenue R, Palmdale, CA
Great ideas and information especially after the tragedy from Hurricane Sandy on the East Coast in October.
Sat-Nov. 10, 2012 from 8:45 am to 12 noon (approx)November Activity is Cooking with Chef Adrian and Marcus at the University of Antelope Valley off Sierra Hwy.
Please RSVP via email Nov. 7, 2012-I need to order the food. We will meet at 8:45 am in the parking lot near the main office and walk to the kitchen as a group. It is very important to be prompt. You will receive safety instructions before we begin. Roll out dough for pita bread, salad, chicken, and fresh fruit. Healthy and happy kids!!!
Sat. November 10, 2012 Book Signing at Barnes and Nobles Crystal Kenner "The King of All the Tickle Bugs". 2-4 pm for details call 661-272-9134.
Visit to Palmdale Transportation Center on November 27
PALMDALE – The City of Palmdale will receive a visit from Santa Claus and friends via the Metrolink Holiday Toy Express Train on Sunday, Nov. 25 from 5 pm to 5:45 pm at the Palmdale Transportation Center, 39000 Clock Tower Plaza Drive. Admission is free.
Palmdale was selected as one of the 41 stops on the sixteenth annual Holiday Toy Express Train celebration tour. The 450-ton train will visit 41 communities, be decorated with more than 50,000 twinkling, animated light displays and deliver a live musical performance featuring Santa.
In addition to the show, local firefighters will be at each station to collect toys for the Spark of Love Toy Drive. Residents are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys or sports equipment for the drive. Toys collected in the Palmdale area will be distributed locally to underserved children.
For more information on the Holiday Toy Express Train please contact Public Works at 661/267-5300, or visit www.metrolinktrains.com
FREE Community Events:
FREE Creche Art and Music Festival
Thousands of Nativity items from around the world. Children's activity room. UWM doesn't promote any religion or faith groups. We just wanted to share this community event.
Nov 30- 1:30 pm to 7 pm
Dec 1- 12 noon to 8 pm
Dec 2- 11:30 am to 7 pm
Sat. Dec 1, 2012-Christmas on Blvd. 10 am
Sunday-DEC 2, 2012
FREE 2 pm tour at the MOAH Museum
(downtown Lancaster) 723-6250
Western Hotel
Self-guided tour
FREE every 2nd and 4th Friday and Saturday
11 am to 4 pm-call before going to verify times
(downtown Lancaster)
Lancaster Blvd. Farmers Market Every Thursday from 12 noon to 6 pm in Dec.
Jan. hours 12 noon to 5pm
Tuesday-December 4, 2012-UWM DEC. Activity 6:00 pm Tree lighting Downtown Lancaster then 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the UWM Office -45104 10th St. West, Lancaster South of the AV Clinic (KFC parking lot) in the modular building, walk up the silver ramp.
Games and Healthy Desserts
Please eat dinner before you come to the event.
Everyone is invited-Parents and siblings may join in. You will meet our new Mentors and Students!
Sat. Dec. 8, 2012-- 5-9 pm FREE
A Magical Blvd. Christmas-Downtown Lanc.
Palmdale Playhouse Set to Ring in the Holidays With Series of Events
PALMDALE - The Palmdale Playhouse has announced its schedule of fun-filled events and shows for the upcoming holiday season.
Kicking things off will be the Palmdale Playhouse Annual Holiday Open House, which will be held Wednesdays, Nov. 28, Dec. 5, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19 from 11 am to 4 pm, and Mon. Tues. and Wed., Dec 17, 18 & 19 from 6 pm to 9 pm. The Playhouse lobby will be filled with holiday decorations and Santa Claus will be on hand to take holiday wishes from young and old alike. “We’re inviting parents and children to ring in the Christmas season at our Open House by enjoying complimentary hot chocolate, having a guided theatre tour by one of Santa’s Elves and, of course, visiting with Santa Claus,” said Theatre Operations Coordinator Debbie Barrientes. “The Holiday Open House is free of charge, and photos with Santa are available for only $5.”
Dance will be taking the stage on Friday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, Dec. 1 at 2 pm. Toymaker Herr Drosselmeyer will tell the enchanting and magical tale of Clara and her Nutcracker in The Nutcracker Story Ballet. The Palmdale Junior Ballet presents an abridged version that will feature the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Nutcracker Prince and many Nutcracker classics. The Palmdale Jazz and Tap Ensembles celebrate the Sounds of Christmas with some of your favorite holiday tunes. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, students, military and youth 12 and under.
Bring your family and start a new holiday tradition with Santa And A Movie on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7 & 8 at 4:30 and 7:30 pm. “This is a perfect time to see Santa and enjoy the classical holiday movie “A Christmas Story,” said Barrientes. Visit with Santa and take home a keepsake photo with frame to remember this special occasion. Movie tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for youth 12 and under. Photos with Santa are $5. Purchase movie tickets early, seating is limited.
Wrapping up the holiday productions are two exciting concerts by the Palmdale Concert and Symphonic Orchestras on Friday, Dec. 14 and Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 pm. Featured presentations are Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s last music composed for orchestra, The Magic Flute Overture, and the rousing Overture to Candide by Leonard Bernstein, along with other timeless and beloved holiday music. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, students, military and youth 12 and under.
For more information, call the Playhouse at 661/267-5684 or visit our Web site at www.cityofpalmdale.org/playhouse
Annual AV Holiday Chess Party--Friday, 12/28/12
The Third Annual Antelope Valley Holiday Chess Party is on Friday, 12/28/12! Chess players and their families are invited to drop in for an hour or ten, anytime between 10am and 8pm! There'll be a variety of activities, including x-box games, air hockey, board and card games, and, of course, lots of chess. Juice and snacks will be available. The party will be at the AV Chess House. Email daa@mahowald.org for further info.
