Victorville Connect: March 24

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Victorville Connect - March 24, 2022

Wellness Center Campus Construction

We awarded a contract for phase one of the construction of our Wellness Center Campus. Earthwork and installation of underground utilities for our low-barrier homeless shelter and medical clinic will begin in April. Construction of our Wellness Center Campus, which is expected to be complete in December, is being funded through a $28 million Homekey Grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development. To learn more about our homelessness solutions strategy, visit VictorvilleCA.gov/HomelessnessSolutions.

Women's History Month Spotlight

Victorville Firefighter/Paramedic Kaylee Moreno

Kaylee Moreno is the first-ever female firefighter/paramedic to join our Victorville Fire Department. We’re inspired by her empowering message that encourages women and young girls to chase their dreams and continue to make history. Thank you, Firefighter/Paramedic Moreno!

Victorville Sings

Victorville Sings is back, and registration for auditions is open! Youth ages eight to 17 are invited to audition for a chance to advance and compete for the winning title and prizes during our Concerts in the Park Series on select Fridays in June and July. Auditions will be held May 18 at 5 p.m. at the Victorville Activities Center.

Registration is $5 at VictorvilleCA.gov/Recreation or at Hook Community Center.

Seeking Vendors for Spring Festival & Egg Hunt

We’re still accepting applications for craft, display, and nonprofit vendors to join our Spring Festival & Egg Hunt on April 16.

Apply before the April 1 deadline at VictorvilleCA.gov/SpecialEvents or call (760) 245-5551.

Community Cleanup Day

We’re working to keep our desert clean, and we could use your help! We’re seeking volunteers and sponsors for our next Community Cleanup Day on April 23. Volunteers can register before the April 8 deadline at VictorvilleCA.gov/CCU. Volunteers will receive coupons for discounted lunch at local eateries and a FREE t-shirt while supplies last.

For sponsorship information, call (760) 955-3306. Help us Keep Victorville Clean and #DumpItRightVV!

We're Hiring Lifeguards

Searching for a summer job? We have employment opportunities for lifeguards to join our aquatics program. To learn more about these positions, visit VictorvilleCA.gov/jobs.

Freedom Writers

Our City Council had the honor of recognizing local students, Darlene Lara and Neveah Castillo for having their letters selected to be featured in the Dear Freedom Writer book. These young girls are among a select group of just 50 students from across the globe to be chosen for this honor. We’re inspired by their courage and writing talent. Their teachers, Debra Fernandez and Roma Flores were also honored.

Civil Rights Essay Contest Winner

During our recent Council Meeting, Sohan Patel was recognized for winning our Annual Civil Rights Memorial Essay Contest. A bronze plaque with a portion of Sohan’s winning essay honoring civil rights pioneer, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, is on display at our Civil Rights Memorial at City Hall. Sponsor, Green de Bortnowsky LLP underwrote the cost of the bronze plaque. Congratulations, Sohan!

To learn more about our Civil Rights Memorial, visit VictorvilleCA.gov/civilrightsmemorial.

Civil Rights Essay Contest Winner Sohan Patel

March Update from Mayor Jones

In this update, Mayor Jones shares information about several important road improvement projects the City is undertaking for the benefit of our community.

COVID-19 Vaccine & Testing Information

San Bernardino County continues to offer convenient COVID-19 testing and vaccine locations. To make an appointment for a COVID-19 test or vaccination, visit sbcovid19.com. For more information, call the County Helpline at (909) 387-3911.