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Dear Mentors, Parents/Guardians and Students:
If you need assistance while I am on vacation please
call Jean Varden at 661-713-4999 or email: jvarden@avph.org
Activities are for the participants and their families in the United We Mentor Program only, unless noted "Public Event".
We encourage Mentors and Students to bring healthy lunches to our activities, this is part of our community awareness program.
Examples of healthy lunches would be a sandwich or salad with protein, fresh fruit, nuts/seeds and 2 water bottles. Please avoid cookies, candy, soda, chips, etc.
Pot Luck Dinners and Event Guidelines
AVPH is conducting a Valley wide campaign to promote healthy eating and we like to model healthy eating at all of our events. Fresh fruits and vegetables are always good options and can be prepared In a variety of appealing ways.
If you choose to bring a dessert please consider something that is low in sugar and salt and has nutritional value other than calories such as; fruit, nuts, seeds, and oatmeal. Our general guide is less than 200 calories per serving and less than 200 mg of sodium per serving. Thank you for your assistance, Jean Varden
Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL Zone)!
There are no fees to participate in the UWM Program!
Jan 2013-Training for New Mentors!!!
Saturday-Jan 26, 2013-8 am to 12 noon
Sat. Jan 19-Monthly Activity-Public EventThis event is for everyone.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service in Lancaster.
If you wish to volunteer, please call the City of Lancaster to be asssigned to a location 661-723-5851 or to sign up for a class. FREE Classes will also be offered on MLK Day of Service: CPR mini classes 30 mins each Lancaster City Park from 1 pm to 4 pm, offered on a rotating basis. Financial Literacy at Heroes Park from 10 am to 12 noon (this is where Char will be). Please remember: You must register with the City by Friday-Jan 18. If you volunteer or take a class, please send Char an email and let me know what you did.
Thursday-Feb 7, 2013-FREE Public Event
7 pm-9 pm (Char will be there from 7 pm to 8 pm)
Art Show Opening at the AV College-"Dwelling"
LA Experimental Artists from Los Angeles and local talent
Art Gallery in the Art Building. Refreshments will be served. This is a wonderful cultural opportunity for our community. Dr. Ricky Perkins will be present to answer questions. This is the perfect opportunity to gain exposure to art right before our ART CLASS.
February Activity-Art Class to Celebrate Valentine's Day with Dr. Ricky Perkins. Make something special for the one you love!
This event is for Families, Mentors and Students only.
Friday-Feb. 8, 2013
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: UWM office
Wed. February 13, 2013
9:30 am to 11:00 am
FREE Nutrition Workshop-Public Event
Lancaster Learning Complex
831 East Ave. K-2, Lancaster, Ca 93535
CR-1 Auditorium
www.mamavega.com
Contact: Luz Castillo 661-949-1206 X 230
Must pre-register and receive a pre-survey for workshop
February Mentor Training for new Mentors
Sat-Feb. 16 from
8 am to 12 noon
March Mentor Training for new Mentors
Sat-March 16 from
8 am to 12 noon
March Activity-Sat. March 2, 2013-
This event is for Families, Mentors and Students only.
Sheepherding with dogs-demonstration and history. We will meet at the Leona Valley Elementary School at 9:00 am then caravan to the Kenny Ranch property at 9:15 am. When the demo is done we will head to another ranch and see farm animals then eat lunch. We will head back to the school around 12 noon. Please bring two water bottles and a healthy sack lunch. Bring a jacket, hat and wear sturdy closed toed shoes, as this is an outside event.
Directions: West on Palmdale Blvd which turns into Lake Elizabeth Road (approx. 12 miles from Hwy 14), Turn left on 90th St. West, then Right on Leona Ave. The school will be on your right. Park in the parking lot, some cell phones do not have reception in Leona Valley. Please be prompt.
March 23 and 24-FREE Shepherding Event at the same ranch we attended on March 2, 2013. For more information please call: Terry Kenney at 661-305-2501. There will be a lot of people there and great event for children and adults to see. This is not a group event for UWM but everyone is welcome to attend on your own.
Sat-April 20- Mentor Training for New Mentors
8 am to 12 noon
April 20 and 21-Poppy Festival in Lancaster
FREE tickets for mentors and students only
Tickets are limited and given out on a
first come/first serve basis.
If you take tickets you must attend, I do not have enough
tickets for everyone. If you attend the Poppy Festival, please send me a thank you email that I can forward to the City of Lancaster. It is important that they receive positive feedback from our UWM participants.
April 18-Thurs.-Tickets can be picked up between 5 pm and
7 pm at Char's office.
April Activity-Saturday-April 27, 2013-Hike at Vasquez Rock in Agua Dulce.
This is where they have filmed many movies and commericals.
This event is for Families, Mentors and Students.
We will meet at Vasquez Rock at 9:45 am-
Depart on hike at 10 am to 12:00 pm
We will meet for lunch at 12 noon, you may stay longer or depart. Jean Varden will be our Hike Leader, also we will get historical information from a Park Ranger. We will take a short hike then have time to explore in teams. Bring a healthy sack lunch and 2 water bottles. Wear closed toe walking shoes, light jacket, hat, sunblock, sunglasses, etc.
10700 Escondido Canyon Road Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(map quest) off the Hwy 14, make a right. You do not need a special permission slip signed for this event.
Visit the Poppy Preserve
May Event-Warford Walk for Wellness and Healthy Day Celebration -Public Event -Everyone is invited in our community "Public Event".
Sat. May 18, 2013
The walk will begin and end at Heroes Park near downtown Lancaster
710 Kettering St., Lancaster, CA 93534
Registration: 8:00 am at the Gazebo
Welcome for Dignitaries and Guests: 8:30 am
Stretch: 8:45 am
Walk begins: 9:00 am
Register on line: avph.org to participate
Tuesday-May 21, 2013-BBQ sponsored by
Rich Davis and Neffer Pernisco
MUST RSVP yes or no by Tuesday-May 7, 2013 by 9 am.
(The meat must be ordered ahead of time).
Lancaster City Park (south of the children's play area).
This event is for Families, Mentors and Students only.
Potluck Dinner
Dinner will be served 6:00-6:30 pm
Please bring fresh salads and sliced fruit for dessert to share.
We will also be providing face painting crayon supplies for the children.
We are trying to keep the food healthy and avoid soda, candy, cupcakes, cookies, chips and foods high in fat!
Soccer skills with Coach Rich 6:30-7:45 pm
then clean up 7:45 pm-8:00 pm
There are picnic tables but you may wish to bring fold up chairs and blankets to sit on. We will be providing: water bottles, hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, plates, silverware, napkins, and face painting crayons.
Mentor training: Sat. May 11, 2013-Saturday-from 8 am to 12 noon
Ideas for Mentor/Mentee (Student) visits:
Always call before you attend an activity below-Things change quickly!!!
Assemble emergency supplies in an old backpack -one for the mentor and one for your student. Have your student teach their family a lesson about establishing a "Family Emergency Plan". Learn about emergency preparation by going on line to: www.espfocus.org or 213-974-1166. Major Earthquakes: Fort Tejon 1857, San Francisco 1906, Long Beach 1933, and Northridge 1994. Wild fires are also a concern in the Antelope Valley.
Pulic Library
City and County Parks
Museums
Farmer's Markets
Lowe's, Home Depot, Micheals and community groups have free classes!
Greenbee Garden Railroad Sat. 9:30am -1:00 pm FREE- 2505 East Ave Q, Palmdale
Rosamond Skypark Aircraft Last Sat. each month FREE 661-256-8433 for more information
Devil's Punchbowl for a hike or picnic
Woodland Preserve in Lancaster-FREE 661-723-6230 call for more information
Antelope Valley College Art Gallery FREE-722-6300 EXT. 6215
Edwards Aviation Tours-661-277-3517
Blackbird Airpark Museum FREE 2503 East Ave P., Palmdale 661-274-0884
Colonel Vernon P Saxon, Jr. Aerospace Museum FREE-Boron-760-762-6600
First Friday Around Town-Tehachapi 5-8 pm FREE 661-822-5242 Local Artists
Joe Davies Heritage Airpark Palmdale Plant 42- FREE 2001 East Ave. P-267-5300
Lancaster Museum of Art and History-Donation (optional)-661-723-6250
Western Hotel and Museum-2nd and 4th Friday/Sat. FREE 661-723-6250 built in1888
Thursday Night on the Square in Palmdale
FREE Concerts at the parks and Farmer's Markets during the summer
Bike rides-Must wear helmets and obey all traffic laws when riding.
Swim in public pools: FREE swim 12:30-5 pm daily George Lane (QH) 661-722-7780 and Marin Pool (LittleRock) 661-944-1449, some days and times are free during the summer.
Play Tennis
Go on a Hike and picnic
Marie Kerr Park walking trail is very nice!!!!
Attend your student's: School, soccer, football, baseball, wresting, cheer leading, and dance events.
Girl's Night: Fix each others hair and decorate fingernails, with the parent's permission (never cut hair).
Guy's Night: Watch sports on TV or play "E" video games and enjoy healthy snacks and treats
(NO alcoholic drinks are allowed when children are present).
Things that cost $$$: We encourage you to focus on FREE activities
Bowling
Golf
Vince's Pasta and Pizza in Lancaster has games-Lancaster
Movies 12 on Monday nights in Lancaster-Discounts this night
Roller Rink-Lancaster-661-945-4543
Mulligans-Tuesday specials-661-273-1407
Lancaster Jet Hawks Baseball Games-661-726-5400
Willow Springs Inter. Raceway in Rosamond-661-256-2471
Exotic Feline Compound in Rosamond-661-256-3332
Shambala Preserve in Acton-661-268-0380
AV College-Dance, Choir, Symphonies, Plays, etc. 661-722-6580
In the Performing Arts Theatre on Ave K and 30th St. West
Dry Town Water Park in Palmdale
Lancaster Performing Arts Center
Palmdale Amphitheater-Summer Concerts Series
AV Fair and Alfalfa Festival in August 19, 2013-Children are free 661-948-6060 X 0
Family Movie Night at the Palmdale Amphitheater $2. each in August 2013 661-267-5611
