 
Constituent Services Director Samuel Shoup joined St. Martin High Desert in celebration of its grand opening and ribbon cutting.
This new hospice organization assists with end-of-life transitioning, as well as offering psychosocial services, bereavement support, spiritual counseling, and volunteer work.
Thank you, St. Martin High Desert, for offering compassion and care for our residents in their final stages of life.
Constituent Services Director Samuel Shoup was pleased to attend the Hesperia Elks Lodge annual Veterans Day Dinner on Friday. Riverside Preparatory’s JROTC presented during the ceremony.
District Director Kimberly Mesen joined the community for the Great Fall Festival’s ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds. The event was presented by Soundskilz, Inc.
Congratulations, and thank you for providing this fun and entertaining autumn carnival for our residents!
 
The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office has launched a web page with presentations, videos, fact sheets and helpful resources to battle the growing fentanyl epidemic.
There are several posters available to download for use in the classroom. The DA's office is also offering free presentations for schools.
To inquire about having the DA's office present this information at your school, please email Public Affairs at publicaffairs@sbcda.org
The High Desert Association of Realtors will host two free substance abuse prevention workshops on Nov. 29 in Hesperia. Speaker Michael Stevens will discuss the dangers of fentanyl, which has become an epidemic throughout the County.
The workshop is primarily for parents and attendees under 21-years of age, however the subject matter is appropriate for all ages 13 and up.
Two sessions will be held at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 29.
The High Desert Association of Realtors is located at 11890 Hesperia Rd., Hesperia. Call 760-244-8841 or email Valerie@hdaor.com to register.
 
The city of Adelanto is conducting a housing needs survey for its 2021-2029 Housing Element Update.
A workshop is planned at 6 p.m. tonight, Nov. 16, at the Adelanto City Hall located at 11600 Air Express Way in Adelanto.
For more information on the Housing Element Update contact the Adelanto Planning Division at (760) 246-2300, ext. 11189.
Take the survey.
 
First 5 San Bernardino is bringing a literacy event to Victorville on Dec. 6.
Two events are planned at the Victorville Elementary School District Family Resource Center. The reading event (for children ages 0-5) will begin between 9:30 -10:30 a.m., followed by a drive-through book distribution between 2-4 p.m.
The Family Resource Center is located at 15115 Nisqualli Rd., Victorville. Questions? Contact LuCretia Dowdy at ldowdy@cfc.sbcounty.gov or call 909-386-7706.
 
Trona Senior Center and Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) are hosting free dental screenings for children and adults. Times are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21 (for children 0-18) and Dec. 14 for adults.
The Center is located at 13187 Market Street in Trona. For more information, email Jauregui-L@iehp.org
The Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) program is offering financial incentives for installing photovoltaic energy systems on multifamily affordable housing. More than 3,500 properties across the state encompassing nearly 255,000 individual households qualify for incentives under the program.
The program offers free comprehensive technical assistance to assess the solar feasibility of a property and walk applicants through the application process. For more information, visit CalSOMAH.org.
 
The Wrightwood Community Services District is reminding its residents to call in concerns regarding illegal parking, illegal snowplay or illegal vending to the proper authorities rather than posting to social media accounts (which are not monitored by public safety/county agencies).
Snowplay is illegal in the village of Wrightwood. Legal snowplay/sledding is available at the Yeti Snowpark at Mountain High's East Resort.
Illegal Highway Parking
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Victorville California Highway Patrol - SB County: (760) 241-1186
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Antelope Valley California Highway Patrol - LA County: (661) 948-8541
Illegal Residential Parking, Trespassing
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Victor Valley Sheriff Dispatch - SB County: (760) 956-5001
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Palmdale Sheriff's Station - LA County: (661) 272-2400
Illegal Food & Retail Vending
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SB County Code Enforcement: (909) 884-4056
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LA County Illegal Food Vending: (626) 430-5500
Illegal Activities in Forest
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Angles National Forest Service Dispatch: (661) 723-3620
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San Bernardino Forest Service Dispatch: (909) 383-5651
For more information, please call the Wrightwood CSD at (760) 249-3205.
 
The Victor Valley Museum's brand new exhibit, "Mosaics of the Mojave," is expected to launch next month. The new exhibit will celebrate the ecology, culture, and life in the Mojave Desert.
The highly interactive and immersive exhibit will feature a walk-through native cave dwelling, close encounters with taxidermized desert animals, and the opportunity for visitors to design their own rock art. The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians were impactful collaborators in the development of the exhibit.
The museum is located at 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley. For more information, please call (760) 995-8770.
 
Wrightwood’s annual Mountain Holiday Celebration will take place on Nov. 25-26, featuring dozens of fun Christmas-themed events for the entire family. Enjoy cookie decorating, hay rides, holiday crafts, hot cocoa, caroling and visits with Santa. Don’t miss the 21st Annual Parade of Lights, taking place at sundown on Nov. 26.
For more information, click here.
Santa’s North Pole Mailbox has arrived at Hook Community Center! Children can drop off their letters to Santa from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Dec. 9. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope to receive a response from Santa. Hook Community Center is located at 14973 Joshua St., Victorville. For more information, please call (760) 245-5551.
 
The Town of Apple Valley's Historical Advisory Committee is hosting its first annual Museum Hopping Event on Saturday, Nov. 19. The event will take place from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., visiting three different locations that showcase the area's rich and fascinating history.
Stops will include the Town of Apple Valley Heritage Room, Apple Valley Legacy Museum and Victor Valley Museum. Guests will need to provide their own transportation, and this event is limited to 40 participants.
RSVP is required by calling 760-240-7000, ext. 7051.
The Victorville Child Care Resource Center is hosting its annual Family Play Day from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday.
Families will enjoy story time, art & science activities, an obstacle course, and hair & face painting. They will have a chance to connect with local Victor Valley businesses and community organizations.
Each child will get to take home a book, and families will receive a bag of fruit and vegetables, while supplies last.
The center is located at 15456 West Sage Street in Victorville. For more information, email Eruelas@ccrcca.org
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