Are you looking to offload some of your old paperwork, TVs, appliances, mattresses and more?  Take advantage of the FREE Shred-Fest, Compost Giveaway, and Recycling Drop-off at the Victor Valley Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This event will feature drive-thru document shredding, a compost giveaway, E-Waste and appliance disposal, and free mattress and box spring recycling.  All activities are FREE and open to residents of the High Desert. 

The Victor Valley MRF is located at 17000 Abbey Lane in Victorville, just off Stoddard Wells Road.

For more information. Visit VictorvilleCA.gov/DumpItRightVV

As a thank you, Burrtec is sponsoring a FREE mulch giveaway. Now through Feb. 15, free mulch made from Christmas trees will be available to residents at the Victor Valley Compost Facility, located at 17188 E. Abbey Lane. The facility is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Residents are advised to bring their own shovel and a hard-sided container to load your own mulch. For more information, visit VictorvilleCA.gov/DumpItRightVV, or call (760) 955-8615.

Help us keep Victorville Clean and DumpItRightVV!

FREE Dog Licensing and Microchipping Event: Jan. 25

Stop by our Animal Care and Adoption Center located at 16648 E. St., Saturday Jan. 25 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., for our FREE dog licensing and microchipping event. This free service is offered to Victorville residents only.

Proof of residency and a current rabies vaccine is required. 

Pet Adoption & Fostering

Meet pets that are available to adopt or foster at our Animal Care & Adoption Center located at 16648 E St. You can stop by Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. 

As a reminder, while we are still building out our new Animal Care and Adoption Center, we encourage residents to call our Animal Services to report stray dogs in the City of Victorville rather than bringing them to the shelter. For your personal safety, please don't try to capture stray animals.

For more information, visit vv.city/animalcare or call (760) 955-5089.

We invite licensed Victorville businesses to enter our free monthly drawing for a chance to win a fully-produced video valued at $2,000 to promote their 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, comment on our post using the hashtag #MyBizinVV, and answer this question: “What is your New Year's resolution for your business?”

The deadline to enter is Feb. 2, and the winner will be announced Feb. 3. Good Luck!

To view past winners of our monthly drawing, visit our Business Spotlight Page. 

Saturday Movies: Join us every Saturday in January at the Victorville City Library for two family-friendly movies based on books!

The first movie is at 12 p.m. and the second is at 2 p.m. This event is free for all ages.

Dr. Seuss Birthday Extravaganza: Join us Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. for our Dr. Seuss Birthday Extravaganza! We will have games, crafts and giveaways! 

For more information on our Library Programs, call (760) 245-4222. 

Outdoor Activity

Calling all teen explorers! Join our six-week Outdoor Adventure Program this spring.

Designed for teens ages 13 through 17, this program will give you the chance to discover the wonders of various eco-systems, hike through beautiful trails, and kayak on serene waters!
Space is limited, so be sure to sign up early! 

Recreation Sports

Pee Wee and Youth T-Ball: Play Ball! Our Pee Wee T-Ball (ages 3-4) and Youth T-Ball (ages 5 -7) will run this Spring. Participants will learn basic T-ball skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship in a non-competitive atmosphere. Registration is now open and will close on Feb.14. Youth T-Ball begins on March 31, and Pee-Wee T-Ball starts on April 7.

The registration fee for Pee-Wee T-Ball is $53-resident, $59-non-resident & Youth T-Ball is $69-resident, $76-non-resident.

Youth Volleyball: Are you ready to serve? Our Recreation Division is offering co-ed volleyball for ages 11 through 13 and for age 17. Participants will learn fundamental bumping, passing, teamwork, and sportsmanship skills. The season will run from April 14 through June 14.  

The volleyball registration fee is $69 for residents and $76 for non-residents.

Call for Certified Sports Officials: We are looking for Certified Sports officials for a variety of our sports programs throughout the year.

Preschool Programs: 

Jump start your child's education at one of our Preschool Programs. Children will learn new skills, participate in fun activities, and socialize with other children! Registration is now open for children between the ages of three and five for classes at Hook Community Center and Sunset Ridge Park. The deadline to register is Jan. 25. 

 Register for our Recreation Programs online at VictorvilleCA.gov/Recreation or by visiting Hook Community Center. For more information call (760) 245-5551.

This month we sit down with City Manager, Keith Metzler as he tackles questions received from residents on our YouTube channel.

This audio/visual program is available on Youtube and all podcast hosting platforms, like Spotify, Amazon Podcast, and Apple Podcasts!

You can also catch up on the previous five episodes now by visiting VictorvilleCA.gov/StayConnected.

Beginning Feb. 3, vendors interested in participating at our Spring Festival and Egg Hunt can submit their application to secure a spot at this family-friendly event.

Our Spring Festival and Egg Hunt will take place April 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hook Park.

This event is a great opportunity to promote your business!

For more information, visit VictorvilleCA.gov/SpecialEvents.