City of Palmdale Hosted Events & Programs for January 2019
SCHEDULE:
Palmdale City Library
Wednesday, January 2
Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm. The Meg (PG-13). Free admission, open to all ages.
Thursday, January 3
Chess for All, 6 pm. Freeplay sessions for new and experienced players. Chess sets are provided, all ages welcome 6 pm, with Miss Maria, all ages.
Monday, January 7
Kindness Rocks, 4 pm. Bringing the community together to spread kindness by painting rocks for others to find. Pain and rocks are provided. Free admission, open to all ages.
Tuesday, January 8
Coffee and Coloring for Adults, 10 am. We provide the coffee and coloring supplies, you provide the conversation and creativity.
ThinkShop, 4 pm. A STEM-based program exploring the way the world works for ages 5-11.
Tuesday, January 8, 15, 22 & 29
Legal Aid for Low Income Individuals, 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.
Wednesday, January 9
Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm. Wall-E (G). Free admission, open to all ages.
Tuesday, January 15
African-American Authors Book Club, 6:45 pm. All adults welcome. Discussion of a new title by African-American authors each month.
Wii U Event, 4 pm. Wii U events are held in the library activity room the third Tuesday of every month, with Wii U Tournaments are held every other month. Free entry. Games and controllers are provided. Open to all ages.
Tuesday, January 15, 22 & 29
Preschool Storytime 1 pm. Ages 3–5 with Miss Shay.
Wednesday, January 16
Mystery Book Club, 7 pm. A new mystery title to discuss each month.
Wednesday, January 16, 23 & 30
Toddler Storytime, 9:15 and 10:15 am (2 sessions) with Miss Shay. Ages 12-36 months.
Saturday, January 19 & 26
Baby & Me Lap-sit Storytime For Infants pre-walking age (0-18 months) and their caregivers, 9:30 am, with Miss Jamielee.
Saturday, January 19
Chess for All, 12 pm. Freeplay sessions for new and experienced players. Chess sets are provided, all ages welcome 6 pm, with Miss Maria, all ages.
Sunday, January 20
Read, Learn, Create Book Club, 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.
Wednesday, January 23 Young Americans, 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.
Friday, January 25
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.
Monday, January 28
Classics Book Club, Palmdale City Library, 7 pm. With a new title each month, this month it will be Look Homeward, Angel by Thomas Wolfe.
Tuesday, January 29
Books and Barks, 3:30 pm to 5 pm. Build your kids’ reading skills by letting them read to friendly, non-judgmental dogs in one of our most popular events.
At the Parks
January 1 & 21- Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr
Parks closed due to Holiday.
Wednesday, January 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 - Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr
Open Play, 4:30-6 pm. Come pick and choose your favorite game. All Ages welcome.
Thursday, January 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr
Maker Thursdays, 4-5:30pm. Hands on creative ways for kids to invent, play, design, and explore. Ages 8+
Friday, January 4, 11, 18 & 25 - Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr
Family Game Night, 3:30-6 pm. Board games are made available for families to check out and engage in friendly competitions. Ages 5+.
Family Dance Night, 3:30-6 pm. Learn the moves to popular dance songs like “Cupid Shuffle” or “Cha Cha Slide.” All ages.
Saturday, January 5, 12, & 26 - Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr
Tots Hour, 10 am -2 pm. 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.
Sunday, January 6, 13, 20, & 27- Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr
Scavenger Hunt! 10 am-4 pm. Stop by the park office for a scavenger hunt guide! New scavenger hunts every week! Park staff available for assistance. All ages.
Jan 7-11- Domenic Massari Park
Extended Park Hours- 10am-2pm & 3-7pm
Monday, January 7, 14, 28- Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr
Musical Monday’s, 4:30-6 pm. Engage socially in musical games with other park patrons or allow the music to inspire your creativity with art and crafts. All Ages
Tuesday, January 8 - Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr
#RockTheArtPalmdale – 5-6:30 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 and up.
Saturday, January 12- Marie Kerr
Rock and Gem Appreciation, 1-3 pm. Join us inside the park community building as we partner with Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Club and provide free educational information regarding rocks and gems. Members from the club will be on hand to talk and demonstrate their rock findings. Learn how rocks and gems shape our surroundings! Free family event.
Tuesday, January 15, 22 & 29 Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr
Tag Tuesday, 4:30-6 pm. Come run and learn how to play different versions of tag! All ages welcome.
Saturday, January 19- Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr
Neighborhood Block Party, 2-4 pm. Join us at the park and get to know your neighbors as we celebrate National Popcorn Day together! Park Staff will host field games and a social corner to encourage positive social conversations that unite the community. Positive thoughts start within all of us. Traditional popcorn bas available while supplies last. Free Family event
At SAVES
Tuesday, January 8
Legal Clinic with Neighborhood Legal Services, 9 am – 12 pm at SAVES, 1002 E Ave Q-12. The NLS team provides free assistance to individuals and families dealing with Veteran benefits, other than Honorable Discharge. Walk-ins are welcome or call 1-800-433-6251 to make an appointment or speak with an in-take advocate.
Tuesday, January 15
Housing Rights Legal Clinic with Neighborhood Legal Services, 9 am – 12 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.
Thursday, January 17
Housing Rights Center, SAVES, 1-4 pm. Opportunity for residents to ask questions about fair housing laws, illegal practices, and landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities. Info: 800/477-5977 or Neighborhood Services 661-267-5126, you can also visit www.housingrightscenter.org
Chimbole Cultural Center
Wednesday, January 2 Friends of the Library Meeting, Chimbole Cultural Center, 4 pm. An organization devoted to helping support the Library.
Tuesdays, January 8, 15, 22 & 29 Alanon High Nooners Meeting, 12:15-1:45 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.
Tuesdays, January 15
Volunteer Training, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Annual Homeless Count 6 pm. For information call 661/ 267-5450
Thursday, January 17
Volunteer Training, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Annual Homeless Count 9 am. For information call 661/ 267-5450
Public Safety
Wednesday, January 9
Coffee with a Cop, Camacho Auto Sales located at 412 Auto Vista Dr. from 9 am to 10:30 am.
Palmdale Playhouse
Saturday, January 5
Casting Call for The Little Mermaid 10 am, seeking an Actor for the role of Prince Eric, for more audition information call 661/965/2604 or download the audition flyer at www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com.
Public Meetings
Tuesday, January 8
Palmdale City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 38300 Sierra Hwy Suite B. 7 pm.
Board of Library Trustee Meeting, Administration, 38300 Sierra Hwy Suite A. 5:30 pm.
Thursday, January 10
Palmdale Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chambers, 38300 Sierra Hwy Suite B. 7 pm.
Monday, January 21
PRWA, Council Chambers, 38300 Sierra Hwy Suite B. 7 pm.
Legacy Commons
Tuesday, January 15
Parkinson’s Group Meeting, 9:45-11:45 am, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors.
Wednesday, January 23
Diabetes Group Meeting, 9 am, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors.
Community Programs
Thursday, January 24
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Annual Homeless Count, volunteers needed, 5 am. For more information call 661/267-5450
ONGOING:
Registration - Palmdale Works! Youth Job Academy 2019 Sessions 1 & 2 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
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.
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
661-267-5593
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
661-267-6145
Marie Kerr Park Community Building
39700 30th Street West
Palmdale, CA 93551
661-267-5675
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 may 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 93552
661/267-5611