 
On Monday, the community celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at two different events held in the First District. Community Liaison Paul Marsh was pleased to represent our office at Victorville's 16th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Peace March and Celebration.
That same evening, District Director Kim Mesen attended "Generations: A Message in the Music Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King" at Victor Valley College. Presented by the Dreamers, Visionaries & Leaders Project, the event was well attended, featuring the soulful sounds of Dorian and Nayanna Holley.
 
Over the weekend, San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus was pleased to swear in the 2024 Volunteer Unit Board of Directors.
The Victor Valley Station, under the command of Captain Ken Lutz, is home to 10 volunteer units with a combined membership of over 200 people! These include two search and rescue teams, two mounted posse units, one line reserve unit, and five Citizens on Patrol units.
Thank you to all of the volunteers and leaders who donate their time serving the citizens of our First District!
"Lady Be Aware" self-defense training is continuing this month with workshops planned on Jan. 20 & 27. This is a fantastic course led by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department offering tips for staying safe online at home and in the public. At the end of the course participants are able to shoot three different types of guns in the Sheriff's Devore range.
 
Operation Dirtbike Freedom is scheduling their next ride on Jan. 27. This service is free to all Veterans, active military and their families. The nonprofit also has recently acquired a Kawasaki Mule so disabled Veterans can also participate. For more information or to RSVP for the event, please call 909.204.8032 or email ezwriter1@verizon.net.
 
Attention restaurant owners and food service operators! Are you someone who prepares, serves, or handles food and is interested in learning more about food safety? Sign up for San Bernardino County Environmental Health Services' free L.E.A.R.N. classes.
The virtual class will take place on Jan. 22, and one in person on Jan. 29. Visit the RSVP link to register. For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/42hDXc5 or call 800.442.2283.
 
High Desert Second Chance is partnering with Community Health Action Network to provide a Child Car Seat Safety Class on Thursday, Jan. 18. All participants will receive a new car seat for their child. The child seat safety class is for qualifying children, 12 months old or older, for front-facing car seats. Only one child per parental household.
Parent(s) must complete the workshop, and demonstration with a certified onsite CHP technician and the child must be present to complete the demonstration. The event runs from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Doors close immediately at 11:05 a.m. Register here.
Got an old coat lying around? Consider giving it a new life by warming someone's winter! The Town of Apple Valley's Housing and Community Development Department is collecting winter coats to provide to the homeless during the annual Point In Time Count happening on Jan. 25.
The 2024 Point in Time Count is a critical survey to secure grant funding, as well as other resources for local communities to assist individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Drop off your coat donations by Jan. 22 at the Development Services Building.
To volunteer for the Point in Time Count, please visit sbchp.sbcounty.gov
 
The San Bernardino County Education Medal of Honor is now accepting nominations for the 33rd Annual Education Medal of Honor awards. The deadline to submit entries is 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.
Nominations are being accepted in six categories:
- Volunteer in Action/Community Volunteer
- Volunteer in Action/Service Group
- Partners in Education/Small Business or Franchise
- Partners in Education/Corporation or Government Agency
- Excellence in Education/Education Professional
- Excellence in Education/Student Alumni
Criteria for nominations should focus on how an individual or organization has made or is making a lasting contribution to one of San Bernardino County’s 33 school districts, County Schools, six community colleges or San Bernardino County Board of Education authorized charter schools.
The online nomination form can be accessed here. Fillable forms are available here. Printed nomination forms can be mailed to San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, Att: Communications and Intergovernmental Relations, 601 North E Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415.
The Annual Death Valley ’49ers scholarship program provides a four-year academic scholarship to eligible students in the Death Valley region. One $16,000 ($4,000 per academic year) scholarship is offered each year to a graduating high school senior.
Priority is given to applicants who have a parent or legal guardian who has worked or volunteered within the boundaries of Death Valley National Park for a minimum of two years. Application deadline is Feb. 1.
For more information, or to review the application, go to DeathValley49ers.org
Attention young women, ages 16-18! CAL FIRE is inviting interested high school students to apply for Camp Cinder, a 4-night sleep-away camp for future female firefighters. Under CAL FIRE's guidance, participants will experience hands-on firefighting in Shasta or San Luis Obispo in June 2024. Apply by Jan. 31 on the CalFire website.
 
High Desert America’s Job Center’s next hiring event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 25 at the Apple Valley Town Center. Meet with local businesses in a variety of industries including healthcare, retail, warehousing and more. Come dressed to impress with plenty of resumes.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Requests for services, aids, and/or alternate formats need to be made prior to the event by calling 1-800-735-2922.
Apple Valley Town Center is at 14955 Dale Evans Pkwy, Apple Valley. Register here or call (800) 451-5627.
Victor Valley College is teaming up with AV Com to offer a Low Voltage Technician Class, beginning on Feb. 23.
The 8-week class, offered from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays, will take participants how to master the world of low voltage technology. Topics will include fire alarms, security, communications, video, data and building automation systems.
For more information, please email info@vvc.edu
 
San Bernardino County Department of Public Health is inviting the community for a special community health meeting on Jan. 24 at Victorville's IEHP Community Resource Center.
Every five years, the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) program conducts a Community Title V Needs Assessment to improve health outcomes for women, infants, children, adolescents and their families.
Residents are invited to voice any issues or strengths in their community. The event will take place at 2 p.m. For more information, email askMCAH@SBCounty.gov or call (800) 227-3034.
 
Mojave Narrows will host a Snowflake Craft event from noon until 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21.
Mojave Narrows is located at 18000 Yates Road, Victorville. Cost is $10 per vehicle, or free if camping. For more information, please call 909-387-2757.
 
Unleash your inner pioneer at Old West Days, planned at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at Victor Valley Museum. Join museum staff for classic card games, live music, tasty treats, frontier arts & crafts and historical demonstrations.
Museum galleries will be open during the event and regular admission applies.
General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12).
Victor Valley Museum is located at 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley. For more information, please call 760-995-8770.
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