City of Palmdale Hosted Events & Programs in June 2018
Friday, June 1- Friday, August 1 – Summer Hours at the Airpark, Joe Davies Heritage Airpark, 9:30 am. MONDAY – CLOSED, Tuesday – 10 am to 2 pm, Wednesday – 10 am to 2 pm, Thursday – 10 am to 2 pm, Friday - Sunday 9 am to 2 pm. Free and open to the public during these hours.
Saturday, June 2 – Social Striders, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings. Group meets at 8 am. Come out and enjoy Palmdale’s beautiful parks with your fellow park walkers, walk as little or as much as you want!
Saturday, June 2 – Tots Hour, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 9:30-10:30 am. Tots will be provided with hands-on, free activities that give them the opportunities to explore their world through a variety of indoor and outdoor experiences. Ages 2-5.
Monday, June 4 – Indiana Jones Film Fest, Palmdale City Library, 1:30 pm. Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG). Free admission and popcorn, open to all ages.
Monday, June 4 – Mondays in Motion, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 5-6 pm. Park staff will be offering entry-level skills for a variety of sports. Ages 5+.
Tuesday, June 5 - Housing Rights Legal Clinic with Neighborhood Legal Services, 9 am – 5 pm at SAVES, 1002 E Ave Q-12. The NLS team provides free assistance to individuals and families dealing with fair housing, unsafe conditions, mobile home residency law, loan modification, fraud, consumer debt, Section 8 legal problems and landlord/ tenant problems. Walk-ins are welcome or call 1-800-433-6251 to make an appointment or speak with an in-take advocate.
Tuesday, June 5 – Alanon High Nooners Meeting, Chimbole Cultural Center, 12:15 to 1:45 pm. The Alanon Meetings are every Tuesday, except holidays and the days in December-January when the Chimbole Cultural Center is closed. For more information please call Jean at 661/947-7615.
Tuesday, June 5 – Preschool Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 1 pm. The Library’s famous preschool storytime session with Miss Shay. Ages 3-5.
Tuesday, June 5 – Indiana Jones Film Festival, Palmdale City Library, 1:30 pm. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (PG). Free admission and popcorn, open to all ages.
Tuesday, June 5 – Legal Aid for Low Income Individuals, Palmdale City Library, 3-6 pm. Services provided by the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles by appointment only. Call the library at 267-5600 to schedule an appointment.
Tuesday, June 5 – #RockTheArtPalmdale, Marie Kerr Park Community Building, 4-5 pm. Come join the rock movement and paint a rock with the intention to hide it for another person to find. Supplies are provided on a first come basis. Ages 5+.
Tuesday, June 5 – Palmdale City Council Meeting, Chimbole Cultural Center, 38250 Sierra Hwy. 7 pm.
Wednesday, June 6 – Legacy Commons Advisory Board Meeting, 9:15 am, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors.
Wednesday, June 6 – Indiana Jones Film Festival, Palmdale City Library, 1:30 pm. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (PG-13). Free admission and popcorn, open to all ages.
Wednesday, June 6 – Midweek Movies, Palmdale City Library, 5:30 pm. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) rated PG. Free admission and popcorn, open to all ages.
Thursday, June 7 – Coffee with a Cop – TBD, 9-10:30 am.
Thursday, June 7 – Indiana Jones Film Festival, Palmdale City Library, 1:30 pm. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (PG). Free admission and popcorn, open to all ages.
Friday, June 8 – Summer Movie Series, Palmdale City Library, 1 pm. Moana (PG). Free admission and popcorn, open to all ages.
Friday, June 8 – Family Game Night, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 3:30-6 pm. Board games are made available for families to check out and engage in friendly competitions. Ages 5+.
Saturday, June 9 - Sunday, August 5 – Summer Hours at the Park Sites, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Building, 7-11 am & 4-8 pm Monday through Friday and 9 am – 5 pm Saturday and Sunday. Park staff will be providing fun, engaging activities all summer long for kids and the entire family. Please visit your preferred park for a monthly calendar.
Saturday, June 9 – Social Striders, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings. Group meets at 8 am. Come out and enjoy Palmdale’s beautiful parks with your fellow park walkers, walk as little or as much as you want!
Saturday, June 9 – Family Fitness Day, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 9-11 am. Bring your family down to the park to engage in fun recreational challenges! Ages 5+.
Saturday, June 9 – Tots Hour, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 9:30-10:30 am. Tots will be provided with hands-on, free activities that give them the opportunities to explore their world through a variety of indoor and outdoor experiences. Ages 2-5.
Saturday June 9 – Baby Lapsit Storytime – Palmdale City Library, 9:30 am. This program is intended to promote early literacy skills and motor coordination through songs, rhymes, puppets and stories. Please feel free to bring a blanket or favorite toy.
Sunday, June 10 – Retro Day Family Field Games, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 9-11 am. Bring your family and friends out to the park for some good old fashioned fun! Try your hand at some badminton, bocce or croquet! See park staff for details.
Monday, June 11 – AVTA Information Meeting, 9 am, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors.
Monday, June 11 – Mondays in Motion, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 5-6 pm. Park staff will be offering entry-level skills for a variety of sports. Ages 5+.
Tuesday, June 12 – Coffee and Coloring for Adults, Palmdale City Library, 10 am. We provide the coffee and coloring supplies, you provide the conversation and creativity.
Tuesday, June 12 – Alanon High Nooners Meeting, Chimbole Cultural Center, 12:15 pm to 1:45 pm. The Alanon Meetings are every Tuesday, except holidays and the days in December-January when the Chimbole Cultural Center is closed. For more information please call Jean at 661/947-7615.
Tuesday, June 12 – Preschool Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 1 pm. The Library’s famous preschool storytime session with Miss Shay. Ages 3-5.
Tuesday, June 12 – AV Senior Network Meeting, 1:30-4 pm, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors.
Tuesday, June 12 – Legal Aid for Low Income Individuals, Palmdale City Library, 3-6 pm. Services provided by the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles by appointment only. Call the library at 267-5600 to schedule an appointment.
Tuesday, June 12 – ThinkShop, Palmdale City Library, 5-6:30 pm. A STEM-based program exploring the way the world works for ages 5-10.
Wednesday, June 13 – Baby & Toddler Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 9:15 and 10:15 am. The Library’s storytime session for Palmdale’s youngest residents with Miss Shay. Ages 6-36 months.
Wednesday, June 13 – LEGO at the Library, Palmdale City Library, 3-5pm. A special LEGO event for the kids. Registration is required.
Wednesday, June 13 – Friends of the Library Meeting, Chimbole Cultural Center, 4 pm. An organization devoted to helping support the Library.
Wednesday, June 13 – Midweek Movies, Palmdale City Library, 5:30 pm. The Post (2017) rated PG-13. Free admission and popcorn, open to all ages.
Thursday, June 14 – Flag Day Celebration, Joe Davies Heritage Airpark, 9:30 am. “What the Flag Means to Me” Essay Ceremony, recognition of military, Airpark tours, complimentary refreshments.
Thursday, June 14 – Juneteenth Celebration, 1 pm, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors
Thursday, June 14 – Spin a Yarn, Palmdale City Library, 5:30-7 pm. Crochet and knit enthusiasts are welcome to gather and swap techniques and patterns. Adults only.
Thursday, June 14 – Music in the Parks, Poncitlan Square, 5:30-7:30 pm. Enjoy great tunes from long-time local favorites and new artists – all while enjoying a beautiful Palmdale summer evening! Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. Attendees may bring food and non-alcoholic beverages. The artist is local favorite, Seventh Switch and the food trucks on site will be Izzy’s Taco Truck & LA Donuts. New this year, free line dance lessons and kids activities!
Thursday, June 14 – Palmdale Planning Commission Meeting, Chimbole Cultural Center, 38250 Sierra Hwy. 7 pm.
Friday, June 15 – Bilingual Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 10 am. Stories and songs in English and Spanish with
Miss Maria. All ages.
Friday, June 15 – Summer Movie Series, Palmdale City Library, 1 pm. Goonies (PG). Free admission and popcorn, open to all ages.
Saturday, June 16 – Social Striders, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings. Group meets at 8 am. Come out and enjoy Palmdale’s beautiful parks with your fellow park walkers, walk as little or as much as you want!
Saturday, June 16 – Paws in the Park, Yellen Dog Park, 9-11 am. Celebrate our 1 year anniversary with your dogs! Activities include dog art, cooling stations, obstacle course, and give-a-ways!
Saturday, June 16 – Tots Hour, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 9:30-10:30 am. Tots will be provided with hands-on, free activities that give them the opportunities to explore their world through a variety of indoor and outdoor experiences. Ages 2-5.
Monday, June 18 – Father’s Day Recognition Root Beer Floats, 1 pm, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors.
Monday, June 18 – Mondays in Motion, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 5-6 pm. Park staff will be offering entry-level skills for a variety of sports. Ages 5+.
Tuesday, June 19 - Housing Rights Legal Clinic with Neighborhood Legal Services, 9 am – 5 pm at SAVES, 1002 E Ave Q-12. The NLS team provides free assistance to individuals and families dealing with fair housing, unsafe conditions, mobile home residency law, loan modification, fraud, consumer debt, Section 8 legal problems and landlord/ tenant problems. Walk-ins are welcome or call 1-800-433-6251 to make an appointment or speak with an in-take advocate.
Tuesday, June 19 – Parkinson’s Group Meeting, 9:45-11:45 am, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors.
Tuesday, June 19 – Alanon High Nooners Meeting, Chimbole Cultural Center, 12:15 to 1:45 pm. The Alanon Meetings are every Tuesday, except holidays and the days in December-January when the Chimbole Cultural Center is closed. For more information please call Jean at 661/947-7615.
Tuesday, June 19 – Preschool Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 1 pm. The Library’s famous preschool storytime session with Miss Shay. Ages 3-5.
Tuesday, June 19 – Legal Aid for Low Income Individuals, Palmdale City Library, 3-6 pm. Services provided by the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles by appointment only. Call the library at 267-5600 to schedule an appointment.
Tuesday, June 19 – Wii U Freeplay, Palmdale City Library, 4 pm. Play an assortment of Wii U game titles with other local gamers of all ages. Games and controllers are provided.
Tuesday, June 19 – Ask a Doctor, Palmdale City Library, 6:30 pm. Join us at Palmdale City Library for an opportunity to ask health related questions of local medical professionals.
Tuesday, June 19 – African-American Authors Book Club, Palmdale City Library, 6:45 pm. All adults welcome. Discussion of a new title by African-American authors each month.
Wednesday, June 20 – “Victim Proofing” 9 am, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors. Learn how to Protect Yourself, Your Property and Your Identity.
Wednesday, June 20 – Baby & Toddler Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 9:15 and 10:15 am. The Library’s storytime session for Palmdale’s youngest residents with Miss Shay. Ages 6-36 months.
Wednesday, June 20 – Midweek Movies, Palmdale City Library, 6 pm. Big Hero 6 (2014) rated PG. Free admission and popcorn, open to all ages.
Wednesday, June 20 – Mystery Book Club, Chimbole Cultural Center, 7 pm. A new mystery title to discuss each month.
Thursday, June 21 - Fair Housing Rights Walk-in Clinic, SAVES, 1-4 pm. Opportunity for residents to ask questions about fair housing, late fees, rent increases, therapy animals, repairs and more. Info: 800/477-5977.
Thursday, June 21 – Twilight Tours, Joe Davies Heritage Airpark, 4:30-9:30 pm. Pack up a picnic dinner and take the family for a unique out at the airpark! Enjoy the aircraft displays on our free guided tours. The airpark’s picnic tables and BBQ’s are available, first-come, first-served. Parking is free. Free guided tours 6pm, 7pm & 8pm.
Thursday, June 21 – “Soul Centered” Life Coaching – Palmdale City Library, 5:30 pm. The program will be led by Jasmin Knauer, who holds a master’s degree in spiritual psychology with a special emphasis in conscious health and healing.
Thursday, June 21– Music in the Parks, Domenic Massari Park, 5:30-7:30 pm. Enjoy great tunes from long-time local favorites and new artists – all while enjoying a beautiful Palmdale summer evening! Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. Attendees may bring food and non-alcoholic beverages. The artist is POP Vision and the food trucks on site will be Sugo Italiano & Kona Ice. New this year, free line dance lessons and kids activities!
Friday, June 22 – Bilingual Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 10 am. Stories and songs in English and Spanish with Miss Maria. All ages.
Friday, June 22 – Summer Movie Series, Palmdale City Library, 1 pm. Minions (PG). Free admission and popcorn, open to all ages.
Friday, June 22 – Family Game Night, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 3:30-6 pm. Board games are made available for families to check out and engage in friendly competitions. Ages 5+.
Saturday, June 23 – Tots Hour, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 9:30-10:30 am. Tots will be provided with hands-on, free activities that give them the opportunities to explore their world through a variety of indoor and outdoor experiences. Ages 2-5.
Saturday, June 23 – Free Household Hazardous & E-Waste Collection Event, 8 am – 1 pm, Best of the West Softball Complex at Marie Kerr Park. Free for Palmdale Residents. For more information visit www.dpw.lacounty.gov/epd/perm_centers.
Saturday, June 23 – Social Striders Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings. Group meets at 8 am. Come out and enjoy Palmdale’s beautiful parks with your fellow park walkers, walk as little or as much as you want!
Saturday, June 23 – Dog Walker Watch, Yellen Dog Park at 5100 East Avenue S, 11 - 2 pm. Join crime prevention staff and law enforcement for some furry fun with a raffle, snacks, photos and tips on how to report crime and suspicious activity while out with your dog.
Sunday, June 24 – Read, Learn Create Book Club – Palmdale City Library, 3:30 pm. Read, Learn, Create: A Book Club for the Artistically Inclined is not your typical book club. The "RLC" is intended for creative types who tend to think outside of the box. Open to all creative types, 16 years and older.
Monday, June 25 – Mondays in Motion, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 5-6 pm. Park staff will be offering entry-level skills for a variety of sports. Ages 5+.
Monday, June 25 – Classics Book Club, Palmdale City Library, 7 pm. Catch up on the world’s great literature with a new title every month.
Tuesday, June 26 – Alanon High Nooners Meeting, Chimbole Cultural Center, 12:15 pm to 1:45 pm. The Alanon Meetings are every Tuesday, except holidays and the days in December-January when the Chimbole Cultural Center is closed. For more information please call Jean at 661/947-7615.
Tuesday, June 26 – Preschool Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 1 pm. The Library’s famous preschool storytime session with Miss Shay. Ages 3-5.
Tuesday, June 26 – Legal Aid for Low Income Individuals, Palmdale City Library, 3-6 pm. Services provided by the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles by appointment only. Call the library at 267-5600 to schedule an appointment.
Tuesday, June 26 – Books and Barks, Palmdale City Library, 3:30-5 pm. Build your child’s reading skills by letting them read to friendly, non-judgmental dogs in one of our most popular events.
Wednesday, June 27 – Baby & Toddler Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 9:15 and 10:15 am. The Library’s storytime session for Palmdale’s youngest residents with Miss Shay. Ages 6-36 months.
Wednesday, June 27 – Young Americans, Palmdale City Library, 4:30 pm. A discussion group for ages 13-19. Want to talk about what’s going on in the world? Want to know how you can take a role in society? Want to be smart enough to face the world on its terms? Get answers at the Library.
Wednesday, June 27 – Midweek Movies, Palmdale City Library, 6 pm. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) rated PG-13. Free admission, open to all ages.
Thursday, June 28– Music in the Parks, Poncitlan Square, 5:30-7:30 pm. Enjoy great tunes from long-time local favorites and new artists – all while enjoying a beautiful Palmdale summer evening! Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. Attendees may bring food and non-alcoholic beverages, there will also be food trucks onsite. The artist is local favorite Runaway. New this year, free line dance lessons and kids activities!
Thursday, June 28 – Free Yoga, Palmdale City Library, 6 pm. Presented by “The Yoga Roots.”
Friday, June 29 – Bilingual Storytime, Palmdale City Library, 10 am. Stories and songs in English and Spanish with Miss Maria. All ages.
Friday, June 29 – Summer Movie Series, Palmdale City Library, 1:00 pm. Cars (G). Free admission and popcorn, open to all ages.
Friday, June 29 – Storycrafter’s Club, Palmdale City Library, 3 to 4 pm. A special craft and story club for ages 5-9 with a new theme each month.
Friday, June 29 – Family Game Night, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 3:30-6 pm. Board games are made available for families to check out and engage in friendly competitions. Ages 5+.
Saturday, June 30 – Social Striders, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings. Group meets at 8 am. Come out and enjoy Palmdale’s beautiful parks with your
Saturday, June 30 – Tots Hour, Domenic Massari Park and Marie Kerr Park Community Buildings, 9:30-10:30 am. Tots will be provided with hands-on, free activities that give them the opportunities to explore their world through a variety of indoor and outdoor experiences. Ages 2-5.
ONGOING:
Recruiting Now – Girl Scouts, City of Palmdale Neighborhood Houses. The Girl Scouts are now meeting once a week at three of the City’s Neighborhood Houses: Yucca NH, 503 E. Avenue Q3, 267-5052; Tumbleweed NH, 1129 E. Avenue R4, 267-5901; and Manzanita NH, 38627 32nd St. East, 267-5911. Call your local Neighborhood House for day and time.
REGISTRATION: Palmdale Works! Youth Job Academy
Summer Session: Tuesdays and Thursdays July 10 – 26, 4-6 pm
The Academy provides training on applying for and retaining a first job. Designed to help students navigate the dos and don’ts of the application and interview process as well as review practices and behaviors that lead to success in the workplace, it is free and open to students ages 15-18.
www.cityofpalmdale.org/youth
Palmdale City Library Techmobile Schedule
(weather permitting)
WEDNESDAY
3:30-4:30 pm - Anaverde Park
School
THURSDAY
3:30-4:30 pm - Hammack Center
FACILITY LOCATIONS:
Best of the West Softball Complex
2723 Rancho Vista Drive
Palmdale, CA 93551
Chimbole Cultural Center38350 Sierra HighwayPalmdale, CA 93550661/267-5656
Monday 12-6 pmTuesday 12-6 pmWednesday 8 am-10 pmThursday 8 am-6 pmFriday 12-6 pmSaturday and Sunday by reservation only.
Courson Park
38226 10th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
Domenic Massari Park
37716 55th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93552
DryTown Water Park
3850 Ave. S Palmdale, CA 93552
www.DryTownWaterPark.com
661/267-6161
Marie Kerr Park Recreation Center
2723 Rancho Vista Blvd.
Palmdale, CA 93551
Marie Kerr Park Community Building
379700 30th Street West
Palmdale, CA 93551
Palmdale Amphitheater
2723 Rancho Vista Boulevard
Palmdale, California 93551
www.PalmdaleAmphitheater.com
Palmdale City Library
700 East Palmdale Blvd.
Palmdale, CA 93550
661/267-5600 • 661/267-5277 (24/7 Renewal Line)
Monday-Thursday, 10 am-8 pm •Friday-Saturday, 10 am-5 pm• Sunday 1-5 pm
Palmdale City Council Chamber
38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B
Palmdale, CA 93550
Palmdale Oasis Recreation Center
3850 Ave. S
Palmdale, CA 93552
Palmdale Transportation Center
39000 Clock Tower Plaza Drive
Palmdale, CA 93550
661/267-5300
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 3 am-12 pm (midnight)
Saturday-Sunday, 6 am-10:30 pm
Legacy Commons for Active Seniors
930 East Avenue Q-9
Palmdale, CA 93550661/267-5904
Monday-Thursday 8 am-4:30 pm
Friday 8 am-12 pm
Palmdale Playhouse
38334 10th Street East
Palmdale, CA 93550
661/267-5684
Tickets for Palmdale Playhouse events April June be purchased online at www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com, or at the box office beginning two hours before each show, 38334 10th St. East. For more information, please call 661/267-5684.
Yellen Dog Park
5100 East Ave. S
Palmdale, CA 92552
661/267-5611