 
Policy Advisor Christopher Porter was pleased to join the High Desert Hispanic Chamber for the ribbon cutting of Oasis Realty Group in Helendale.
Thank you for providing quality real estate services to the residents of our diverse High Desert communities and for enhancing economic development within the First District!
 
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 92 is hosting a Stand Down Veterans Affairs Claims Assistance and Community Outreach event at Hesperia Elks Lodge on Feb. 25.
- For all Veterans in need of claims assistance with submitting VA Claims, please bring a copy of your DD-214 , drivers license or legal ID, and all related medical documents. E-Benefits log in and password is helpful but not needed.
- Service Officers will be available for claims assistance from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Enjoy snacks, drinks and great camaraderie with fellow service men and women.
For questions, please call the DAV chapter phone at (760) 241-9647.
Applications for Hesperia's Military Banner Program are now open. Residents are invited to recognize and celebrate an active-duty service member with a personalized banner to be displayed at Hesperia Civic Plaza Park.
Registration is open through 5 p.m. April 6. For more information, please call (760) 947-1909 or click here.
 
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is offering its next "Lady Be Aware" training sessions on Feb. 18, March 18, April 15, May 20 and June 17.
This single-day, 8-hour course covers all types of safety — including cyber safety, home safety, situational awareness, and physical safety. Participants also get hands-on self-defense training, including the opportunity to shoot three different types of firearms.
Hours are 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The class takes place at the Sheriff's Department Training Center, located at 19801 Institution Road, Devore. Wear comfortable clothing and no flip flops or shorts. Participants must provide a drivers' license to enroll, and once registered, payment is due to hold your seat. Cost is $75 per person.
To register, email Ladybeaware@sbcsd.org.
The San Bernardino County Clerk is gearing up for its busiest day of the year — Valentine’s Day! Couples must review the marriage license requirements and complete an application prior to booking their wedding appointment. Weddings take place at the High Desert Government Center, 15900 Smoke Tree Street, 1st Floor, Hesperia, CA 92345.
 
Cal Fire's new fire hazard maps may affect the cost and availability of your insurance — and where you can build on private property.
The hazard maps are being updated to more accurately reflect the zones in
California that are susceptible to wildfire.
Search for your address to check if it is in a fire hazard severity zone. Several areas of Wrightwood, Phelan, Pinon Hills, Hesperia and Apple Valley may be affected.
The written comment period runs from Feb. 3 through April 4, 2023. E-mail fhszcomments@fire.ca.gov or click here for more information. You may also call 916-633-7655.
 
The Family Assistance Program invites the community to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for its Tiny Home Village & Youth Drop-In Center Expansion at 10 a.m. March 10.
The new center will include 14 tiny homes — complete with a commercial kitchen, bathroom & shower facilities, computer lab, recreation room and 24/7 supportive services for homeless youth ages 18-24.
“I am excited that the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has recognized the need for youth specific services and is supporting this innovative project," said said Darryl Evey, the executive director of Family Assistance Program. "If we do not end youth homelessness, we will not stop the pipeline of people who have had their childhoods destroyed by housing insecurity. This project will set these young people up for a lifetime of successes."
The event will take place at 16857 C Street, Victorville. Learn more.
 
Neighborhood Beautification Day gives Hesperia residents the opportunity to dispose of furniture and bulky items for free! Join them at the next event on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 17105 Mesa Street in Hesperia.
Neighborhood Beautification Day provides a free opportunity for residents to get rid of unwanted items, including mattresses, carpet, furniture and appliances.
For more information, click here. You may also schedule a bulky-item pick-up with Advance Disposal at 760-244-9773.
 
Mountain Desert Career Pathways is accepting applications for its Oro Grande Foundation CTE Scholarship. Nine $4,000 scholarships will be awarded to current graduating seniors in participating districts who have completed a CTE pathway. Scholarship applications are due at 11:59 p.m. March 3, 2023. For more information, please contact mdcp@mdcareerpathways.com
The Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for its 2022-2023 Futurus Foundation Scholarships. Click on the link here to access the application.
The Mourning Sun Children’s Foundation is offering a substantial scholarship to students in the High Desert who have experienced a tragic event in their lives. Each year, a $20,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student who is selected by a Scholarship Committee. Students from our local high schools will have the opportunity to apply for scholarships. The deadline is March 15, 2023. Learn more here.
 
High Desert America's Job Center of California is hosting a Hiring Event from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Apple Valley Conference Center. Arrive early with plenty of resumes, and dress to impress!
The center is located at 14975 Dale Evans Pkwy, Apple Valley. For more information, please call (760) 552-6550.
 
Recognizing the role Calico Ghost Town and its settlers played in the history of California and its economy, the San Bernardino County Regional Parks department will host California Days on Feb. 18-19. The event coincides with National California Day celebrated every year on February 22.
Visitors are invited to learn about the history of early California through educational displays focusing on mining, the Pony Express, the state flag and the Butterfield Overland Trail.
For more information about California Days, including the schedule of events and activities, visit parks.sbcounty.gov/calico-california-days.
 
Mojave Desert Heritage and Cultural Association is hosting a Star Party at Goffs Schoolhouse from 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18. The evening will include a BBQ in Flywheel Cafe (bring your own beverages), "Sky Tonight" talk by Laura Misajet (MDHCA), International Dark Sky talk by Noelle Glines-Bovio (BLM), a Laser Sky Tour by Latra Misajet and telescope viewing.
Be sure to dress warm, as the event is outside. Bring your own folding chair and flashlight. For more information, please call 760-401-1475 or RSVP here.
Victor Valley Museum invites the community to celebrate all things creepy and crawly during “Arthropolooza: The Ultimate Bugfest” on Saturday, March 4. Held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event will be filled with festivities that highlight arthropods. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Children five and under and Museum Association members are admitted free. Parking is free.
 
Looking for something fun and unusual to do this weekend? Why not check out the Death Valley Dark Sky Festival, happening this Friday through Sunday. The International Dark-Sky Association has designated Death Valley National Park a Gold Tier Dark Sky Park, which is the highest rating of darkness.
This popular event includes dozens of activities, including auditorium talks, an exploration fair, astrophotography meetups, astronomy programs, hands-on family events, and much more.
Most events will take place at or near the Furnace Creek Visitor Center. Camping and lodging options are available.
The Dark Sky Festival is a collaboration between Death Valley National Park, Death Valley Natural History Association, NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Ames Research Center, SETI Institute and California Institute of Technology.
For more information, please call 760-786-3200.
Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary in Phelan is hosting a Valentine's Day event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 11. Admission is $8 per person, with the option for $5 barn feeds, a $5 feast with the beasts, and $10 extreme feeds.
The sanctuary is home to several exotic animals including Siberian/Bengal tigers, African lions, mountain lions, leopards, grizzly bears, black bears, raccoons, and more.
Forever Wild is located at 8545 Buttemere Road in Phelan. For more information, call 760-868-2755.
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