Marie Ricci Named Assistant City Manager of Palmdale

Palmdale officials are pleased to announce that Marie Ricci has joined the City to serve as the new assistant city manager.

She is replacing J.J. Murphy who was named city manager after the retirement of James Purtee.

Ricci comes to Palmdale with over 13 ye...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of January 20 - 26

ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 

FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 20 THROUGH JANUARY 26

GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:

1 - Corporate Court will be closed between Avenue Q and Staybridge Suites

Corporate Court will be closed  January 22, from 7 am to 1 pm for t...

MA: Photo Op: Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening for AveP. /SR14 Project

WHAT:                       Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening for Measure R funded Avenue P. (Rancho Vista Blvd.)/State Route 138/14 (Antelope Valley Freeway) in...

City Hall to Close for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

City of Palmdale administrative and business offices, South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), the Palmdale Playhouse, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, Chimbole Cultural Center, and Palmdale City Library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20 in obs...

Marie Kerr Park to Host “Rock the Art: Share the Love”

The City of Palmdale will co-host a “Rock the Art: Share the Love” event with AVRocks on Saturday, Feb. 1 from  10 am to noon and 2 to 4 pm the Marie Kerr Park Community Building, located at 39700 30^th St. West. This free even...

Wanted: Local Artists and Authors for Inkwell: Palmdale's Book & Art Festival

The City of Palmdale is looking for local authors and artists to participate in the fifth annual Inkwell: Palmdale’s Book & Art Festival scheduled for Saturday, May 2 at Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, 930 E. Ave. Q-9 in Palmdale. &nb...

So You Want to Be an Author? Learn How to Get Published at Palmdale Playhouse

The Palmdale Playhouse, located at 38334 10th St. East in Palmdale, will host a “Publishing Primer: An Educational Presentation for Aspiring Authors,” presented by WordWise Media Services on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 1 to 5 pm. Admission i...

Annie Singalong Movie Coming to The Palmdale Playhouse

The Palmdale Playhouse, located at 38334 10^th St. East, will host a very special “Annie Singalong Movie” event on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 2 pm.

“Sing along with the unforgettable songs and experience the beloved musical...

Classics Book Club to Discuss Novel by Nobel Prize-Winning Author

The Palmdale City Library’s Classics Book Club will discuss the novel Doctor Zhivago by Russian author and poet Boris Pasternak, Monday, Jan. 27, at 7 pm, at the Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd.

      ...

Get Healthy in the New Year with Yoga at the Palmdale City Library

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free yoga session led by the local yoga studio “The Yoga Roots” on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m.

The program is open to anyone age 16 and over. Please bring your yog...

Palmdale Playhouse to Host Opening Reception for New Exhibit

The Palmdale Playhouse, located at 38334 10th St. East in Palmdale, will celebrate the opening of its newest art exhibit titled Africa Moves: The Legacy of Vernon Charles Lawhorn.

 The exhibit will open with a free reception on Thursday, ...

African American Authors Book Club to Discuss Moving Forward

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host the next meeting of the African American Authors Book Club to discuss the memoir Moving Forward by Haitian-American activist, lecturer, and political commentator Karine Jean-P...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of January 13-19

ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 13 THROUGH JANUARY 19

GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:

1 – East Avenue M From 3^rd Street East to 300 feet east of 5^th Street East

Intermittent east bound  number 2 lane closure for Los An...

MA: Pre-City Council Meeting Press Briefing

NOTICE OF PRESS BRIEFING

WHAT:       Pre-City Council Meeting Press Briefing

WHEN:       Monday, January 13, 2020 at 9:30 am

WHERE:      Mayor's Conference Area, City Hall, 3830...

City of Palmdale to Host AV Gem and Mineral Club Free Presentation

The City of Palmdale will host a free presentation by the Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Club at the Marie Kerr Park Community Building, located at 39700 30th St. West, on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 1 to 3 pm.

The club will showcase many different kinds of ge...

City of Palmdale to Offer Free Disaster Preparedness Basics Presentations

The City of Palmdale’s neighborhood services department will host two free disaster preparedness basics presentations in January.

 The first presentation will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 7 pm in the City Council Chamber, 38300 Sierr...

Sports Classes for Kids Offered by City of Palmdale

The City of Palmdale is now accepting registration for some of its most popular sports classes for children ages 4 to 7.  

Basketball Hoopsters is a skills class designed to teach youngsters fundamentals of basketball and good sportsmanship. Stude...

Registration Open for Next Session of “Palmdale Works! Youth Job Academy”

The City of Palmdale is accepting registration for its January session of the “Palmdale Works! Youth Job Academy.”

The Academy is free and open to youths ages 15 through 18. There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is required. I...

Mystery Book Club to Discuss The Woman in the Water

The Palmdale City Library’s Mystery Book Club “Murder, Mystery & Mayhem” will discuss the book The Woman in the Water by Charles Finch on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 7 pm in the Chimbole Cultural Center, 38350 Sierra ...

City of Palmdale Announces 2020 “Season of Service”

The City of Palmdale has announced its “Season of Service” events for 2020, as part of the City’s participation in the “National Day of Service” in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

“...

MA: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Fusion Movement Dance Studio

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

WHAT: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Fusion Movement Dance Studio

WHEN: Saturday, January 11, 12 noon

WHERE: 38268 6th St. East, Palmdale

WHO:   Palmdale Mayor Steven Hofbauer and City Councilmembers; Palmdale City Manager J.J. M...

National Fitness Court Challenge Kicks off Saturday at Pelona Vista Park

The City of Palmdale and Kaiser Permanente will kick off the inaugural National Fitness Court Challenge – “New Year, New You” with the first weigh-in of the year on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Fitness Court^&...

MA: Photo/Story Ops for City of Palmdale Hosted Events in January

Photo/Interview/Story Opportunities

City of Palmdale Hosted Events & Programs for January

WHAT:           Programs and events hosted by the City of Palmdale

WHEN:         &a...

Start the New Year with Coffee & Coloring at Palmdale City Library

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host Coffee & Coloring, a free adult program, on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 10 a.m.

“Start the new year right and let your creativity blossom while you enjoy some hot coffee, yummy sn...

Learn to Budget at the Palmdale City Library

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a program on basic budgeting fundamentals on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 6 pm. Admission is free.  

            “One of...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of Dec. 23-29

ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 

FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 23 THROUGH DECEMBER 29

GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:

1 – East Avenue M From 3^rd Street East to 300 feet east of 5^th Street East

Intermittent east bound  number 2 lane closure for Los ...

Palmdale Wins Two Projects of the Year Awards at APWA Southern California Chapter Best Ceremony

The City of Palmdale was honored with two 2019 Project of the Year Awards presented by the American Public Works Association’s (APWA) Southern California chapter at its annual awards banquet on Dec. 10 in Lakewood, California.

 The City’s Pelona V...

It’s All Fun and Games Next Friday at the Palmdale City Library

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a Game Night and  Karaoke event after hours next Friday, Jan. 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

“If you’re looking for a fun way to spend your Friday night, join us...

Storytime Brings New Year Reading Fun to The Palmdale City Library

The Palmdale City Library will begin its winter Storytime session at the Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., on Tuesday, Jan. 14 and will run through Saturday, Feb. 22.

            Presc...

Kindness Rocks at the Palmdale Library

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host its “Kindness Rocks” on Monday, Jan. 6  from 4 to 5 p.m.

The program is free and open to all ages. Rocks and paint are provided.

    &...

Palmdale City Library’s Poetry Discussion Led by Local Poet

The Palmdale City Library will host the next meeting of the free Holistic Poetry Program led by local poet Lida Abramian on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 3 p.m. at the Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd.

“Start off the New Year by inspiring one anoth...

America’s Job Center of California to Host Recruitment Event

America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a recruitment event for the U.S. Census Bureau on Monday, Dec. 23.

There will be two recruitment times: Session I at 9 a.m. and Session II at 9:45 a.m.

The U.S...

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program Continues at The Palmdale City Library

The Palmdale City Library’s 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program continues at the Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd.    

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a nationwide program that encourages parents...

Sorenson Videophone Available for Free at Palmdale City Library

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., offers free access to a Sorenson videophone, a device that enables deaf and hard-of-hearing callers to conduct conversations with hearing parties through a video relay system using American Sign...

Palmdale City Hall to Close for Christmas, Furlough and New Year’s Holidays

The City of Palmdale’s administrative and business offices will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 through Wednesday, Jan. 1 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holiday, as part of a cost saving unpaid furlough. City offices will reo...

MA: Photo/Interview Op: Legacy Commons Holiday Extravaganza

PHOTO/INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY

WHAT:                       Legacy Commons Holiday Extravaganza

WHEN:           &...

City of Palmdale to Host Housing Rights Clinic

The City of Palmdale and the Housing Rights Center will host a free walk-in housing rights clinic this Thursday, Dec. 19 from 1 to 4 pm at the South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Housing rights clinics are held on the 3^rd ...

MA: Photo/Interview Op - SAVES distribution of December holiday baskets

Photo\Interview Opportunity

WHAT:                    South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) distribution of December holiday baskets. Nearly 550 food basket...

Palmdale City Library’s Holiday Party on Tap Tomorrow

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host its annual Holiday Party featuring music, food and crafts tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 18 starting at 1 pm.  This event is free and open to all ages.

Harpist Liza Wallace will per...

MA: Road Construction Update for the Week of Dec. 16 - 22

GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:

1 – East Avenue M From 3^rd Street East to 300 feet east of 5^th Street East

Intermittent east bound  number 2 lane closure for Los Angeles County water treatment plant work.

2- Elizabeth Lake Road at Godde Pass

Ins...

Officials Celebrate Upper Amargosa Recharge Project Ribbon Cutting

Local, county and state officials gathered today to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the Upper Amargosa Creek Recharge project  near the California Aqueduct at 25^th St. West and Elizabeth Lake Road.

The $17 million dollar project, a collaborative ...

Championship Game Rally and Sendoff Planned for Highland Football Team

The community is encouraged to attend a community rally and championship game sendoff for the Highland Bulldogs High School football team this Friday, Dec. 13 at the school, located at 39055 25th St. West in Palmdale.

The Bulldogs will play Ripon High Scho...

Joe Davies Heritage Airpark to Host Winter Holiday Tour

The City of Palmdale’s Joe Davies Heritage Airpark at Palmdale Plant 42, located at 2001 Ave. P, will host a Winter Holiday Tour on Friday, Dec. 13.  Gates will be open from 5 to 9:30 p.m. and the tour will begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission ...

MA: TODAY - Ribbon cutting ceremony for Upper Amargosa Creek Recharge Project

WHAT:                       Ribbon cutting ceremony for Upper Amargosa Creek Recharge Project

WHEN:           &a...

MA: TOMORROW - Ribbon cutting ceremony for Upper Amargosa Creek Recharge Project

WHAT:                       Ribbon cutting ceremony for Upper Amargosa Creek Recharge Project

WHEN:           &a...

Palmdale City Library to Host Annual Holiday Party

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host its annual Holiday Party featuring music, food and crafts on Wednesday, Dec. 18 starting at 1 pm.  This event is free and open to all ages.

Harpist Liza Wallace will perform li...

SmartAsset.com Ranks Palmdale as 44th Safest City in US

The City of Palmdale was ranked the 44th safest city in the United States (population 50,000 and up) according to a recent study by SmartAsset.com.

In order to uncover the safest cities in the U.S., SmartAsset looked at the following metrics: violent crime...

City of Palmdale Congratulates Lockheed Martin on New Facility Groundbreaking

PALMDALE – Officials and guests from the local, regional, and state levels were on hand on Wednesday, Dec. 4  to celebrate the start of construction on Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Advanced Development Programs’ (Skunk Works) n...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of Dec. 9 - 15

ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 

FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 9 THROUGH DECEMBER 15

GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:

1 - Pearblossom Highway from 33^rd Street East to 45^th Street East – New Traffic Pattern

Reconstruction work will begin on the north side of ...

Mystery Book Club to Discuss Frames

The Palmdale City Library’s Mystery Book Club “Murder, Mystery & Mayhem” will discuss the book Frames by Loren D. Estleman on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 7 pm in the Chimbole Cultural Center, 38350 Sierra Highway. &am...

Books and Barks Date Change for Holidays

The highly popular “Books and Barks” program, in which kids are encouraged to read to friendly dogs, returns to the Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., on Monday, Dec.16 from 3:30 to 5 p,m.

“Due to the hol...

City of Palmdale to Host Free Holiday Cookie Decorating Event

The City of Palmdale will host two special free Holiday Cookie Decorating events on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 am to noon at Palmdale Oasis Park Recreation Center, 3850-A E. Ave. S and Marie Kerr Park Recreation Center, 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd.

Recreation st...

Palmdale City Library to Host “Thinkshop” STEAM Program

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host “Thinkshop,”  a STEAM program on Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 4 to 5 p.m. It is free and geared to youth ages 5-11.

“Do you want to build a gingerbread h...

Palmdale City Library to Host A Very Harry Potter Holiday Party

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host A Very Harry Potter Holiday Party Monday, Dec. 9 from 4 to 6 p.m.

The event is free and open to all ages.  No registration is required. Costumes are encouraged.

“Harry...

City of Palmdale to Host Free Holiday Craft Workshops

The City of Palmdale will offer two free holiday craft workshops  on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Marie Kerr Park Community Building, located at 39700 30th St. West, and Domenic Massari Park, located at 37716 55th St East.

Craft cho...

Home Alone Featured as Mid-Week Movie at the Palmdale City Library

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., continues its Mid-Week Movies program with a showing of the movie Home Alone (1990), rated PG, on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 5:30 p.m. Admission and popcorn are free.

     ...

Photo/Story Ops: City Hosted Events & Programs for December

WHAT:           Programs and events hosted by the City of Palmdale

WHEN:           December 2019

WHERE:        Various locations

INF...

Poetry Discussion with Local Poet at Palmdale City Library

The Palmdale City Library will host the next meeting of the free Holistic Poetry Program led by local poet Lida Abramian on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. at the Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd.

“Join us as we try to inspire one another thro...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of Dec. 2-8

                                           ROAD CONSTRUCT...

MA: TODAY - Pre-City Council Meeting Press Briefing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CITY OF PALMDALE

NEWS RELEASE

CONTACT: John Mlynar

PHONE: 661/267-5115DATE: December 2, 2019

NOTICE OF PRESS BRIEFING

WHAT:       Pre-City Council Meeting Press Briefing

WHEN:     &...

MA: Pre-City Council Meeting Press Briefing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CITY OF PALMDALE

NEWS RELEASE

CONTACT: John Mlynar

PHONE: 661/267-5115DATE: November 27, 2019

NOTICE OF PRESS BRIEFING

WHAT:       Pre-City Council Meeting Press Briefing

WHEN:     &...

Palmdale Playhouse to Host Holiday Events & Activities for All Ages

The Palmdale Playhouse, located at 38334 10^th St. East, will present a wide array of holiday entertainment and events beginning with the annual visit from Santa Claus at Santa’s Wonderland beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 3.  

 Jolly ...

DryTown to Offer Discounted 2020 Season, Day Passes; Cyber Monday to Kick Off Discounted Ticket Sale

The City of Palmdale’s DryTown Water Park is offering discounted season and one day passes for 2020 beginning on Dec. 2.

A special Cyber Monday Sale on Dec. 2 will offer one-day passes for only $12 online at www.DryTownWaterPark.com.  Th...

City of Palmdale Wins APWA’s Project of the Year Amargosa Creek Recharge

The City of Palmdale has won the          American Public Works Association (APWA)  Southern California Chapter’s 2019 Project of the Year Award in the Drainage, Water and Waste Water categor...

State Auditor Ranks Palmdale Among Cities With Lowest Risks of Fiscal Distress in California

A comprehensive financial analysis by the California State Auditor (CSA) revealed that the City of Palmdale has one of the lowest risks of fiscal distress in California.

Of the 471 cities that were analyzed, Palmdale came in at the 405^th lowest risk, putti...

Purtee Wins League of California Cities' Larry Chimbole Public Service Award

The League of California Cities (LOCC) Desert-Mountain division presented Palmdale City Manager James Purtee with the Larry Chimbole Public Service Award at its annual awards dinner, held on Thursday, Nov. 21 in Apple Valley.

The award is designed to recog...

American Classic Christmas Coming to Poncitlán Square

The fifth annual American Classic Christmas will return to Poncitlán Square, located at 38315 9^th St. East between Ave. Q-9 & Ave. Q-10, on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 6 to 8:30 pm. The event is free and open to the public.

“American C...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of Nov. 25 - Dec. 1

                                           ROAD CONSTRUCT...

Palmdale’s Family Volunteer Day a Success

The City of Palmdale’s fourth annual Family Volunteer Day, held on Saturday, Nov. 16 was its biggest and most successful to date.

Nearly 280 volunteers, a 35% increase from 2018, donated approximately 837 hours of time participating in a variety ...

Books and Barks Brings Together Kids and Dogs For Reading Success

The highly popular “Books and Barks” program, in which kids are encouraged to read to friendly dogs, returns to the Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., on Tuesday, Nov. 26, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

“Therapy dog...

City of Palmdale to Host Turkey Bowl Field Day Events

The City of Palmdale will host two special free Turkey Bowl Field Day Events in celebration of Thanksgiving

The first will be held at Domenic Massari Park, 37716 55^th St. East, on Monday Nov. 25 and the other will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at Marie Ke...

Palmdale City Hall to Close for Thanksgiving Holiday

City of Palmdale administrative and business offices, the Palmdale Playhouse box office, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, Chimbole Cultural Center South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) and Palmdale City Library will be closed on Thursday and ...

Classics Book Club to Discuss Formerly Banned Book

The Palmdale City Library’s Classics Book Club will discuss the novel The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Czech author Milan Kundera, Monday, Nov. 25, at 7 pm, at the library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd.

    &...

Palmdale City Library to Hold Patron Appreciation Day

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a special Patron Appreciation Day event on Monday, Nov. 25 at 5 p.m. It is free and open to the public.  

Among the activities will be trivia contests for adults and children w...

29 Graduate from Palmdale Partners Academy

Twenty-nine residents earned their graduation certificates from the City of Palmdale’s Partners Academy at their final session and closing ceremony held on Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Chimbole Cultural Center. 

It was the 13th class to gradu...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of November 18 - 24

ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 

FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 18 THROUGH NOVEMBER 24

GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:

1 - Nighttime closure of Rancho Vista Boulevard  northbound off ramp from north bound State Route 14 Antelope Valley Freeway

North...

City of Palmdale to Host Housing Rights Clinic

The City of Palmdale and the Housing Rights Center will host a free walk-in housing rights clinic this Thursday, Nov. 21 from 1 to 4 pm at the South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Housing rights clinics are held on the 3^rd ...

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program Continues at The Palmdale City Library

The Palmdale City Library’s 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program continues at the Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd.    

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a nationwide program that encourages parents...

Full Moon Tour & A Night of Pokémon Coming to Airpark

The City of Palmdale’s Joe Davies Heritage Airpark at Palmdale Plant 42, located at 2001 Ave. P, will host a Full Moon Tour and A Night of Pokémon this Friday, Nov. 15 from 4 pm to  9 pm. Admission and parking is free.

Picnic ...

Palmdale City Library to Host Novel Writing Sessions

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will celebrate National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) by hosing a weekly write-in each Wednesday in November.

Budding novelists are encouraged to participate in NaNoWriMo each Wednesday in Nove...

Palmdale City Library to Host Meet and Greet for Local Author Alfred Miller

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd.,   will host a meet and greet and book signing with local author Alfred Miller for his book From Cows to Space With God as my Copilot on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 1 to 3 p.m.

From ...

Residents Encouraged to Participate in Palmdale’s Family Volunteer Day Activities

The City of Palmdale will host its third annual Family Volunteer Day this Saturday, Nov. 16 with several different opportunities for residents to give back to their community.   

Two events will be held at the Chimbole Cultural Center, lo...

America’s Job Center of California to Host Employment Workshop for General Atomics

America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host an employment workshop on Thursday, Nov. 14 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. for General Atomics Aeronautical in Palmdale.

The workshop information will inclu...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of Nov. 11 - 17

FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 11 THROUGH NOVEMBER 17

GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:

1 – 10^th Street West from Avenue M-14 to Avenue N-8

Intermittent right lane closure southbound on 10^th Street West for water line installation.

2-  Palmdale Boulevar...

Storytime Delivers Reading and Fun at The Palmdale City Library

The Palmdale City Library will begin its fall Storytime session at the Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., on Tuesday, Nov.19 and will run through Saturday, Dec.  21.

           &nbs...

Mystery Book Club to Discuss The Storm Murders

The Palmdale City Library’s Mystery Book Club “Murder, Mystery & Mayhem” will discuss the book The Storm Murders by John Farrow on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. in the Chimbole Cultural Center, 38350 Sierra Highw...

African American Authors Book Club to Discuss Five-Carat Soul

– The Palmdale City Library will host the next meeting of the African American Authors Book Club to discuss the book Five-Carat Soul by award-winning author James McBride on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 6:45 p.m.

     ...

Alpha Featured as Mid-Week Movie at the Palmdale City Library

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., continues its Mid-Week Movies program with a showing of the movie Alpha (2018), rated PG-13, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 5:30 p.m. Admission and popcorn are free.

Visually stunning, Alpha aims to t...

Veterans Day Holiday Closures for City of Palmdale

City of Palmdale administrative and business offices, the Palmdale Playhouse, South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, Chimbole Cultural Center and the Palmdale City Library will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11 in ...

Palmdale Councilmember Carrillo Completes Local Leaders Academy at USC

Palmdale City Councilmember Juan Carrillo achieved a Certificate of Recognition from USC’s Sol Price School of Public Policy for successfully completing the 2019 Local Leaders Academy.

The eight-session program, led by various faculty and present...

Palmdale Mayor Hofbauer Recognized for Leadership Achievement at League of California Cities Confere

Palmdale Mayor Steve Hofbauer was recognized at the League of California Cities’ Mayors and Council Members Department Meeting at the League’s Annual Conference in Long Beach on Oct. 16 for successfully completing the League’...

rie Kerr Park Community Building to Host AV Gem and Mineral Club

The City of Palmdale will host a free presentation by the Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Club at the Marie Kerr Park Community Building, located at 39700 30th St. West, on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 1 to 3 pm.

The club will showcase many different kinds of ge...

Get Ready for the Holidays at Coffee & Coloring at Palmdale City Library

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host Coffee & Coloring, a free adult program, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 10 a.m.

“Feeling the stress of the holidays?” asked Library Associate ll Monica Villegas. &l...

America’s Job Center of California to Host Recruitment Event for Census Bureau

America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host tw0 recruitment events this  Friday, Nov. 8. Session I will take place at 9 a.m. followed by Session II at 10 a.m.

The U.S. Census Bureau i...

City of Palmdale to Host “Yappy Hour---Thankful Edition” at Yellen Dog Park

The City of Palmdale will host a “Yappy Hour—Thankful Edition” at the Yellen Dog Park, located at 5100 E. Avenue S, on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 2 to  3 pm. Admission is free.

This event is a partnership with the &nbs...

MA: Photo/Interview/Story Opportunities - City of Palmdale Hosted Events

WHAT:           Programs and events hosted by the City of Palmdale

WHEN:           November 2019

WHERE:        Various locations

INF...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of Nov. 4 - 10

GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:

1 – Palmdale Boulevard/State Route 138 and 40^th Street East

Intermittent lane closures on eastbound Palmdale Boulevard for sewer line installation.

2 – Trade Center Drive and Auto Center Drive

Intermittent lane c...

MA: Pre-City Council Meeting Press Briefing

NOTICE OF PRESS BRIEFING

WHAT:       Pre-City Council Meeting Press Briefing

WHEN:       Monday, November 4, 2019 at 9:30 am

WHERE:      Mayor's Conference Area, City Hall, 3830...

Palmdale Playhouse to Hold Open Casting Call for Mary Poppins

The Palmdale Playhouse and Palmdale Repertory Theatre will hold open auditions for the upcoming production of Disney and Cameron Macintosh's Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Legacy Commons for Active Seniors...

AV Wall to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Healing, Honor & Hope

The City of Palmdale, the AV Wall Committee, and Point Man Antelope Valley will host the Antelope Valley's Mobile Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall (AV Wall)

from 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the Palmdale Amphitheater, located at 2723...

City of Palmdale to Host Family Volunteer Day

The City of Palmdale will host its third annual Family Volunteer Day on Saturday, Nov. 16 with several different opportunities for residents to give back to their community.   

Two events will be held at the Chimbole Cultural Center, loca...

Park Watch Meeting Coming to Yellen Park in Palmdale on Nov. 6

The City Of Palmdale’s crime prevention staff and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies will host a Park Watch meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Yellen Park, located at 5100 East Avenue S, in Palmdale.

“Co...

“Tied to Our Hearts” Tribute Seeks Volunteers to Create Tribute to Veterans

The City of Palmdale, the AV Wall Committee, and Point Man Antelope Valley will host “Tied to Our Hearts,” a special community project in honor of veterans on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Palmdale Amphitheater, located at ...

AV Heart Walk Coming to Pelona Vista Park

The American Heart Association’s Antelope Valley Heart Walk is coming to Pelona Vista Park, 37800 Tierra Subida Ave. on Saturday, Nov. 2.

Registration and expo begin at 7:30 a.m. The opening ceremony will be held at 8:30  a.m and the wal...

Hotel Transylvania 3; Summer Vacation Featured at the Palmdale City Library

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., continues its Mid-Week Movies program with a showing of the movie Hotel Transylvania 3; Summer Vacation (2018) rated PG on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 5:30 p.m. Admission & popcorn are free.

Count ...

ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 28 THROUGH NOVEMBER 3 GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:

ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 

FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 28 THROUGH NOVEMBER 3

GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:

1 – Southbound State Route 14 Antelope Valley Freeway off ramp at Palmdale Boulevard Closure

Starting Friday night November 1 the southbound ...

Palmdale City Library to Host Book Signing for Local Author Maria Morales

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a reading and book signing with local author Maria Morales for her book My Graduation on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 3 p.m.  

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Palmdale Playhouse to Feature Classic Night of the Living Dead

The Palmdale Playhouse, located at 38334 10^th St. East, will host a special screening of the George A. Romero classic horror film, Night of the Living Dead, on Friday, Nov. 1 at 8 pm.

Tickets are available at www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com and are $5 for all ag...

Discuss Poetry at the Palmdale City Library

The Palmdale City Library will host the next meeting of the free Holistic Poetry Program led by local poet Lida Abramian on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. at the Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd.

“Join us as we try to inspire one another thro...

City of Palmdale Earns Achievement in IT Practices Award

The City of Palmdale earned an Achievement in IT Practices award from the Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC) in recognition of its quality information technology practices.

The award was presented to Palmdale’s Inform...

Legacy Commons Hula Hoop Needle Work Art Now on Display

The City of Palmdale’s Legacy Commons for Active Seniors is hosting a Hula Hoop Art Exhibit now through November that features works created by local active seniors.

The exhibit, which is comprised of 17 unique submissions, displays artwork that ...

Annual AV Community Resource Fair Coming to Poncitlán Square

The City of Palmdale will host the 14^th annual AV Community Resource Fair on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Poncitlán Square, located at 38315 9^th St. East in Palmdale.

Sponsored by L.A. Care Health Plan, the resource fair will prov...

Friends of the Palmdale Library to Hold a Fab-BOO-lous Book Sale October 26

The Friends of the Palmdale City Library will hold a Fab-BOO-lous Book Sale on Saturday, Oct. 26 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd.

On sale will be a large selection of hardcover and softcover books in many different genres,...

The House with a Clock in Its Walls Featured at the Palmdale City Library

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., continues its Mid-Week Movies program with a showing of the movie The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018) rated PG on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 5:30 p.m. Admission & popcorn are free.

Fantasti...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of Oct. 21-27

1 -Pearblossom Highway from 33^rd Street East to 45^th Street East – New Traffic Pattern

Reconstruction work will begin on the south side of the roadway. One lane of travel for each direction will be provided on the north side of the roadway. Pleas...

Kaleidoscope Art & Music Festival Cart Art Winners Announced

The City of Palmdale and Waste Management have announced the winners of third annual Cart Art competition at the Kaleidoscope Art & Music Festival which was held at the Palmdale Amphitheater, 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd., on Oct. 12.

The winners were Edwin ...

Palmdale City Library to Host Books and Barks

The highly popular “Books and Barks” program, in which kids are encouraged to read to friendly dogs, returns to the Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 3:30 to 5 pm.

“Children wh...

Classics Book Club to Discuss Pulitzer-Prize Winning Novel

The Palmdale City Library’s Classics Book Club will discuss the novel The Wapshot Chronicle by John Cheever, Monday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m, at the library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd.

    Originally published in 1957, ...

City of Palmdale to Host Halloween Events

The City of Palmdale will host two special free Halloween events in October for residents to enjoy.

The first will be the third annual Pumpkin Walk at Domenic Massari Park, 37716 55^th St. East, on Friday, Oct. 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Admission ...

Free Presentation on Depression by L.A. County Dept. of Mental Health

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free presentation on Depression: Symptoms and Treatment, provided by L.A. County Department of Mental Health on Monday, Oct.  21 at 6:30 pm. Admission is free.

“Dep...

City to Host Howl-O-Ween Event at Yellen Dog Park October 19

The City of Palmdale will host a Howl-O-Ween event on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Yellen Dog Park, located at 5100 E. Ave. S in Palmdale. The event is free and open to the public.

Howl-O-Ween will feature a photo area that will be accessibl...

City of Palmdale Secures $361,243 from the CA DOJ to Combat Illegal Tobacco Use Among Minors

The City of Palmdale has received $361,243 in state funding to tackle the illegal sale of cigarettes and tobacco products to minors as part of the California Department of Justice’s Tobacco Grant Program. The grants were awarded to 76 local entities throu...

City of Palmdale’s State of the Community Slated for October 24

The City of Palmdale will present its State of the Community address on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  at the Chimbole Cultural Center Ballroom, 38350 Sierra Highway.  Tickets are $30 and include a catered lunch.

This year&a...

Road Construction Update: Week of Oct. 14-20

                                           ROAD CONSTRUCT...

Poncitlán Square to Host the AV Annual Community Resource Fair

The City of Palmdale will host the 14^th annual AV Community Resource Fair on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Poncitlán Square, located at 38315 9^th St. East in Palmdale.

The resource fair will provide information on family services, ...

Calm Your Mind & Energize Your Body With Yoga at the Palmdale City Library

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free yoga session led by the local yoga studio “The Yoga Roots” on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m.

The program is open to anyone age 16 and over. Please bring your yog...

Fall Crafts at Palmdale City Library

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a new Free Fall Adult Craft Program on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m.

All materials will be provided.  “We’ll be doing some twine pumpkins for the holidays,&...

Palmdale Oasis Pool to Host Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest

The Antelope Valley Desert Divers (AVDD) will present their Annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 to 12 noon at Palmdale Oasis Park Pool, 3850 East Avenue S (next to DryTown Water Park) in Palmdale.

The fee for the contest i...

Palmdale City Library to Host Meet & Greet for Local Author

The Palmdale City Library, 700 E. Palmdale Blvd.,  will host a meet and greet and book signing with local author Dr. Mildred Dumàs on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m.

            T...

AV Heart Walk Coming to Pelona Vista Park

The American Heart Association’s Antelope Valley Heart Walk is coming to Pelona Vista Park, 37800 Tierra Subida Ave. on  Saturday, Nov. 2.

Registration and expo begin at 7:30 a.m. The opening ceremony will be held at 8:30  a.m a...

Palmdale City Library to Host Wii U Tournament

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free Wii U Super Smash Brothers Tournament in the Activity Room on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at from 4 to 5:30 pm. It is open to gamers of all ages.

“Come test your skills at Super S...

Joe Davies Heritage Airpark to Host Full Moon Tour October13

The City of Palmdale’s Joe Davies Heritage Airpark at Palmdale Plant 42, located at 2001 Ave. P, will host a Full Moon Tour on Sunday, Oct. 13 from 5:30 pm to 10 pm. Admission and parking is free.

Picnic tables and BBQs will be available on a fir...

Mosaic Stage Performers for Kaleidoscope: Art & Music Festival Announced

The City of Palmdale has announced the lineup of performers for the Mosaic Stage at the fourth annual Kaleidoscope Art & Music Festival, coming to the Palmdale Amphitheater, 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd., on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 am to 6 pm. Admission a...

Legacy Commons to Host AVTA Travel Training

The City of Palmdale’s Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, located at 930 East Avenue Q-9 in Palmdale, will host an Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) travel training session on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 12:30 pm. Admission is free.

Representativ...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of October 7 through 13

                                           ROAD CONSTRUCT...

Artisans Announced for Kaleidoscope: Art & Music Festival

The City of Palmdale has announced its lineup of artisans who will provide live demonstrations and present their art at the third annual Kaleidoscope Music & Art Festival, coming to the Palmdale Amphitheater, 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd., on Satur...

Food Vendors Announced for Kaleidoscope Art & Music Festival

The Kaleidoscope Art & Music Festival, coming on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Palmdale Amphitheater, 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd., will feature a variety of food to satisfy every palate at its food court.

Participating food vendors include Fa...

Palmdale City Library to Host STEAM Program

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a new STEAM program on Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 4 to 5 pm. It is free and geared to youth ages 5-11.

“STEAM is about using Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics in...

All About Love: New Visions

African American Authors Book Club to Discuss All About Love

PALMDALE – The Palmdale City Library, 700 E. Palmdale Blvd.,  will host the next meeting of the African American Authors Book Club to discuss the non-fiction work All About Lov...

Pippin Coming to The Palmdale Playhouse

The Palmdale Playhouse and Palmdale Repertory Theatre will present two weekends of performances of Pippin at the Playhouse, located at 38334 10^th St. East.

Showtimes are Friday, Oct.18 and 25 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19 and 26 at 8 p.m. and Sunda...

Mystery Book Club to Discuss Book Case

PALMDALE – The Palmdale City Library’s Mystery Book Club “Murder, Mystery & Mayhem” will discuss the book Book Case by Stephen Greenleaf on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. in the Chimbole Cultura...

Kindness Rocks Returns to the Palmdale City Library

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host its “Kindness Rocks” on Monday, Oct. 7 from 4 to 5 pm.

 The program is free and open to all ages. Rocks and paint are provided.

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Palmdale City Library to Host Game and Karaoke Event

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free Game Night and Karaoke event on Friday, Oct. 4.  from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. It is free and open to all ages.

The Library will provide board games and a karaoke machine.

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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Coming to Poncitlán Square

The City of Palmdale will host the SALVA’s fourth annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration Saturday, Oct. 5. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Poncitlán Square, 38315 9^th St. East in Palmdale. Admission and parking are free.

The celebration ...

Free Presentations by L.A. County Dept. of Mental Health

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host two free presentations on Depression: Symptoms and Treatment, provided by L.A. County Department of Mental Health. 

The first presentation will be in Spanish and held on Monday...

Fight Illegal Dumping Through the #Trashtag Challenge

The City of Palmdale is encouraging residents to participate in the fight against illegal dumping by participating in a new social media challenge called #trashtag.

To participate, residents find an area that needs cleaning due to illegal dumping, take a b...

America’s Job Center of California to Host Recruitment Event for Census Bureau

America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a recruitment event for the U.S. Census Bureau on Friday, Oct 4.

There will be two sessions, one at 9 a.m. and one at 10 a.m.   

The U.S. Cen...

Palmdale Playhouse to Host Halloween Makeup Workshop

The Palmdale Playhouse, located at 38334 10^th St. East in Palmdale, will host a Halloween Makeup Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 am to 1 pm.

The workshop will teach how to create scars, realistic wounds, a variety of blood---some even edible. The instr...

Tapestry Stage Musical Acts Announced for Kaleidoscope: Art & Festival

The City of Palmdale has announced the music line-up for the Tapestry stage at the fourth annual Kaleidoscope Music & Art Festival, coming to the Palmdale Amphitheater, 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd., on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 am to 6 pm. Admission and pa...

Palmdale Delegation Visits Sister City Poncitlán to Celebrate 45th Anniversary

A group from the Palmdale Sister Cities Association made a visit to Poncitlán, Mexico, Sept. 24 through 29 to celebrate 45 years of friendship between the two cities.

Among the activities was a tour of the Los 19 Hermanos facilities which featur...