Victorville Connect: Oct. 6

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Victorville Connect - October 6, 2022

Fire Station 315 Open House

In celebration of National Fire Prevention Week, the Victorville Fire Department will host an Open House at Fire Station 315 on Oct. 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The community is invited to join in this free event at 12820 Eucalyptus St.

Meet the members of the Victorville Fire Department and get tips to keep your family safe from fires. Enjoy free food and giveaways, tour Fire Station 315, and view the fire apparatus.

For more information, call (760) 955-5233.

26th Annual Veterans Day Celebration

Calling all Victorville Veterans! We want to honor you during our 26th Annual Veterans Day Celebration on Nov. 11! Please tell us about a Veteran you know and love so we can honor them during our ceremony.

Our celebration will take place in Old Town Victorville and can be viewed from 7th Street and Forrest Avenue. We'll kick start the event with our Freedom Mile Run at 8:45 a.m. This fun run is free and participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt while supplies last.

The Veterans Day Parade will begin at the corner of 7th Street and Tracy Street at 9 a.m. and proceed to the corner of 7th Street and Forrest Avenue where the ceremony will take place immediately following the conclusion of the parade.

Veteran Information Forms and Parade Entry Applications are due by Oct. 24. For more information about this special event, visit VictorvilleCA.gov/VeteransDay.

Hallow Boo Drive Thru

Looking for a spooky good time? Come out to our Hallow-Boo Drive Thru Trunk or Treat on Oct. 28 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at City Hall!

Costumes and car decorations are encouraged, but attendees must remain in their vehicles. Attendees will cue into place on Civic Drive near Park Avenue where they will be directed to drive thru the City Hall parking lot to collect candy.

For more information, call (760) 245-5551.

Cultural Arts Center of the High Desert

Support further renovations of our community theatre on 8th Street! Come out for a series of one-night only performances hosted by nonprofit, Cultural Arts Center of the High Desert.

The “Under Construction Series” continues Saturdays in October. Tickets are $12.

Learn more at highdesertarts.org.

Measure P Oversight Committee

We’re seeking applicants to fill three vacant seats on our Measure P Oversight Committee to represent the clergy, local major retail industry, and non-profit social services provider.

Victorville residents are encouraged to apply at VictorvilleCA.gov/mpoc.

Congratulations to our Fire Personnel

Join us as we congratulate three of our Victorville Fire personnel on their recent promotions!

Lee Mitchell was promoted to the rank of Captain, and Rich Gilmartin and Tim Garren were promoted to the rank of Engineer.

We appreciate their dedicated service and commitment to our community.

26th Annual Fall Festival

We had so much fun connecting with our community during our 26^th Annual Fall Festival!

Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated our vibrant, diverse, and strong community! We hope you had fun and made great memories.

We look forward to doing it again next year!

STEAM for Children and Teens

We have two great STEAM programs for children and teens at our Victorville City Library.

Our Monthly STEAM for children eight and up is held the second Monday of each month at 4 p.m. Join us on Oct. 10 to make a fizzing ghost.

TEEN STEAM for ages 12 and up is held the second Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. Participants are welcome to join us on Oct. 12 to make an Art Bot.

Both programs are free. For more information, call (760) 245-4222.

This project is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

Halloween Fun at Victorville City Library

Join us at our Victorville City Library this month for some Halloween fun!

We’ll be making creepy Halloween ornaments on Oct. 20 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Children ages eight to 17 are invited to join us!

And, we hope you'll join us for creepy crafts and spooky snacks! Children up to age 12 are invited to make a craft Oct. 24-28 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Costumes are encouraged!

Both programs are free. For more information, call (760) 245-4222.

Group Painting Classes

Looking for a creative outlet? Grab your family and friends and join us for group painting classes on weekends at Hook Park!

Each class features a different paining. No prior painting experience needed.

Visit VictorvilleCA.gov/Recreation to register and view the class schedule. For more information, call (760) 245-5551.

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.