 
Policy Advisor Christopher Porter joined the community of Oro Grande in celebration of Cross Eyed Cow Pizza's ribbon cutting and 10-year anniversary.
This iconic restaurant, set along historic Route 66, is a favorite of locals and tourists alike. Their specialty pizzas come with your choice of red sauce, Alfredo sauce, ranch dressing, pesto or garlic oil — along with a wide variety of toppings. They even have gluten-free crusts and vegan cheese!
Congratulations to the Cross Eyed Cow team on 10 years of business. We wish you many more decades of success!
Community Liaison Paul Marsh represented our office at the inaugural High Desert Sports Foundation's fundraising gala, presenting a certificate of recognition to founder Nakia Wilson.
"It was a very nice event with a lot of participants from the community," said Marsh. "The Sports Foundation is going to be a plus for all High Desert residents."
To learn more, visit https://hdsportsfoundation.org
On Saturday, Policy Advisor Christopher Porter joined the community in celebration of No Drugs America's "No Drugs Kids Day."
Our office was pleased to provide a Certificate of Recognition to founder Frank Kelly in honor of the event, which educates children on the dangers of drugs.
The event, held at Apple Valley Civic Center Park, included a bike giveaway.
Thank you, Mr. Kelly, for raising awareness on such an important issue!
Constituent Services Director Samuel Shoup joined the community in celebration of Assemblyman Tom Lackey's Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at Apple Valley Town Hall.
Welcome to the neighborhood, Assemblyman Lackey!
 
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is holding a “Teen Survival Driving Class” on Nov. 4 and Dec. 9 at the Frank Bland Regional Training Center in San Bernardino.
This fast-paced 8-hour course will teach students about defensive driving techniques and safe driving skills such as precision driving, accident avoidance, vehicular control, emergency lane changes, skid recovery and controlled braking.
For more information, please call (909) 473-2569 or email glowell@sbcsd.org.
 
Victor Valley Transit Authority's 30th anniversary event is planned from 10 a.m. until noon on Friday, Oct. 20. Enjoy presentations, proclamations, refreshments and facility tours!
Sultana High School's Culinary Arts students will be preparing Caprese bites, pork belly deviled eggs and Italian sandwich bites for guests.
The event will take place at 17150 Smoke Tree Street in Hesperia. For more information, call Chris Ackerman at 760-559-5185 or email cackerman@vvta.org.
 
In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, A Better Way/Victor Valley Domestic Violence will host its annual Candlelight Vigil at 6 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 20.
San Bernardino County Chief District Attorney Donna Kauffman is the keynote speaker of the event, which pays remembrance to individuals who lost their lives to domestic violence while celebrating survivors.
The vigil will take place outside of Victorville City Hall at 14343 Civic Drive. For more information, please call 760-955-8010.
 
Join the American Red Cross, Victorville Fire Department and community partners on Saturday, Oct. 21, for a Fire Alarm Safety Event.
This event is intended to educate residents about the importance of fire safety and to install free smoke alarms in at-risk communities.
The event takes place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Victorville First Church of the Nazarene, 13801 Rodeo Drive, Victorville, CA 92395. For more information, call 442-286-0079.
 
The City of Victorville will hold its next Community Cleanup event on Oct. 21. The event is a fun way for families, friends and coworkers to take care of our desert environment, show community support and keep Victorville a clean and beautiful place to live and work.
For more information, visit VictorvilleCA.gov/CCU or call 760-955-3306.
 
The 2023 High Desert Education Summit will take place at 9 a.m. Oct. 20 at Victor Valley College. Tickets are $75, which benefit the Victor Valley College Foundation’s scholarship and grant opportunities. The Breakfast and Exhibit Hall will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. The last call networking exhibit hall runs from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. For more information, go to VVCFoundation.com/HDES
 
Calico Ghost Town's Ghost Haunt & Town of Terror is planned for two weekends this month, complete with trick-or-treating, costume contests, campsite decorating contests, town scarers, live music, games and activities! Dates are Oct. 20-22, and Oct. 27-29.
Admission is $15 adults; $10 for ages 4-11. For more information, go to parks.sbcounty.gov/calico-ghost-haunt or call 909-387-2757.
 
Edison International will award $50,000 college scholarships to 30 high school seniors to help them follow their dreams in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). The Edison Scholars application is open through January 23, 2024.
Apply here: https://www.edison.com/community/edison-scholars
 
Celebrate all things furry, scaly and finned at the 16th Annual Paws n’ Claws Pet Fair, happening from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, at Apple Valley's Civic Center Park. Presented by the Apple Valley Animal Services Department, this year’s theme is "Wild, Wild West Pets." Adults and pets are encouraged to wear their favorite Western attire. The event features vendors, dog licensing, microchipping, a vaccine clinic, live music, raffles and more. Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun, including social pets. For more information, please call 760-240-7000.
Phelan-Pinon Hills CSD Inviting Children to Halloween Baking Class
The Phelan Pinon Hills Community Services District is hosting a Kids Halloween baking class at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 in the Phelan Senior Center. at 4128 Warbler Road, Phelan. Space is limited and open only to Phelan and Pinon Hills children. RSVP at www.pphcsd.org/events.
Lone Wolf Colony Hosting Fall Festival in Apple Valley This Weekend
Lone Wolf Colony will present its 3rd annual Fall Festival this weekend. This free community event will include music, games, haunted house, food and shopping vendors, bounce houses, a beer garden and much more. The event runs from noon until 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22. For more information, please call Lone Wolf Colony at 760-247-7878 or go to lonewolfcolony.org.
Rock’n Our Disabilities Foundation Hosting Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday
Rock’n Our Disabilities Foundation will host its Spooky Spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 in Hesperia.
Special needs guests will enjoy dancing, games, costumes and a trunk-or-treat. The event will take place at the Epicenter Recreation Center, 17508 Hercules Ave. in Hesperia. For more information, please visit rocknourdisabilitiesfoundation.org.
SCTA Hosting October Race at El Mirage Dry Lake on Sunday Morning
The Southern California Timing Association is hosting its October meet this weekend at El Mirage Dry Lake. Spectators and invited to watch as cars and motorcycles race over 250 mph across the dry lake. El Mirage Dry Lake has been home to speed runs for decades. It still hosts six major events a year.
Overnight camping is allowed on the edge of El Mirage Dry Lake Bed. Guests must pack in and pack out everything they bring, and leave the lake better than they found it. Practice starts at noon Saturday, with racing beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday. The race event will also be live-streamed at LSRLive.com
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