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Victorville Connect - February 22, 2024 |
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This week, we announced the recipient of our Paramedic Scholarship. Joel Orduno received a full-ride scholarship from the City of Victorville and our Victorville Fire Department to cover all expenses associated with Victor Valley College’s Paramedic Academy.
We’re proud to collaborate with the Victor Valley College Foundation to establish this scholarship to invest in future fire service leaders to provide top quality public safety services for our growing community.
Congratulations, Joel!
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Spring Festival
Our Spring Festival is back!
Join us on March 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hook Park. Currently we are seeking vendors to participate in this fun event that features a Kids Zone, delicious food, prizes to be won, and age-divided egg hunts for $5 per child.
Tickets for the egg hunt go on sale March 4 at VictorvilleCA.gov/Recreation.
Pre-registration is required. For more information call (760) 245-5551.
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Community Cleanup Day: April 20
Our next Community Cleanup Day is April 20, and we are seeking volunteers to join the effort to keep Victorville beautiful! Volunteers will receive coupons for discounted lunch at local eateries and a FREE t-shirt while supplies last. The registration deadline is April 5. Register now at VictorvilleCA.gov/CCU. Help us keep Victorville Clean and #DumpItRightVV!
For more information, call (760) 955-3306.
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Sprouts
We are excited to announce that the first Sprouts Farmers Market in the Victor Valley will open next month! Located at 12450 Amargosa Road, Sprouts is expected to open on March 15!
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Animal Care & Control
Find your “fur-ever” friend at our adoption event this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our Victorville Animal Care & Control Office located at 14206 Amargosa Rd.
You can also meet adoptable pets during our office hours Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information or to view adoptable pets please visit vv.city/petfinder or call (760) 955-5089.
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#MyBizInVV
The deadline to enter this month's #MyBizInVV Drawing is fast approaching! We invite licensed Victorville businesses to enter our free drawing for a chance to win a fully-produced promo video valued at $2,000 to market your business. We'll also post the video to our social media pages and highlight it in our newsletter.
To enter, follow our Facebook or Instagram and make a post or story tagging us and using the hashtag #MyBizinVV that answers this question: “What has your experience been working with the City of Victorville?”
Deadline to enter is Feb. 28. The winner will be randomly selected Feb. 29. Good luck!
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Preschool Program
Preschool is a great way to jump start your child’s education.
Registration is now open for our March Itty Bitty Preschool Program. Register online at VictorvilleCA.gov/Recreation, the deadline to register is Feb. 25.
For more information, call (760) 245-5551.
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Library Programs for Kids & Teens
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The Victorville City Library hosts great educational programs for children and teens.
Teen Tech Space: Join us Feb. 29 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. for our Teen Tech Space. Create a model to make on our 3D printer. Available for ages 12 and up.
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Blocks & Cars Program for Kids: Every Friday between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m., children ages two to eight are invited to our Victorville City Library to lock their imagination into high gear with our Blocks & Cars Programs. This program is a great way to develop socialization and fine motor skills.
Weekly Story Time: Stop by Tuesdays and Wednesdays for stories, craft, music and more!
Evening Storytime will be Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Multilingual Storytime will be offered on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
For a full list of programming visit VictorvilleCA.gov/Library.
For more information, call (760) 245-4222.
Become a Sponsor
For information on spring and summer sponsorship opportunities including Spring Festival, Community Cleanup Day, Public Works Day and Concerts in the Park, visit VictorvilleCA.gov/Sponsor or call (760) 955-3306.
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We host our Council meetings the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. You are welcome to join us and provide public comment. You can also watch our Council meetings live on YouTube. To view our meeting agendas and past recordings of our Council meetings, visit VictorvilleCA.gov/Agendas.
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