Col. Paul Cook (Ret.) First District Supervisor

2023 Oktoberfest at Mountain High
2023-10-07 10:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-08 10:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-14 10:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-15 10:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-21 10:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-22 10:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mountain High Ski Resort North Lodge, 24510 State Highway 2, Wrightwood, CA, 92397, United States
Mountain High will host three weekends of Oktoberfest beginning Oct. 7 at its historic North Lodge. The free event draws thousands of visitors to Wrightwood each year, with dozens of activities, live music and authentic German food and beer. Among the activities are a kids cider relay, pumpkin toss, yodeling contest, limbo contest, keg roll, stein holding contest and costume contest. For the kids, there is also a bounce house, hay bale maze, rock climbing wall, pumpkin patch and arts & crafts. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct 22. Due to overwhelming popularity and limited parking, guests are encouraged to carpool with a designated driver. Parking is free.

Victorville Fall Festival
2023-10-07 13:00 - 19:00 | Victorville City Hall, 14343 Civic Drive, Victorville, CA, 92395, United States
The City of Victorville’s Fall Festival is planned for Oct. 7. The event runs from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in front of City Hall, 14343 Civic Dr. This year will feature a lineup of live entertainment, craft & food vendors, a Kids Zone, pet adoption clinic, beer garden, and more! All rides and entertainment are FREE!

Haunted Hayride & Harvest Festival
2023-10-07 14:00 - 21:00 | Mojave Narrows Regional Park, 18000 Yates Rd, Victorville, CA, 92392, United States
San Bernardino County Regional Parks is hosting its first harvest festival and haunted hayride at Mojave Narrows Regional Park from 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7.
Join the fun with a Halloween costume contest for all ages (including fur babies!), trick or treating, games, pie-eating contest, magic act, live music from Southern Spirit Band and the High D Boys, food and an after-dark spirited haunted hayride from 7 to 9.
Hayrides ($5 per person) are limited and tickets must be pre-purchased at https://bit.ly/46sJo9S.
Park entrance for the festival is $10 per vehicle. Leashed pets welcomed.
Get more event details at parks.sbcounty.gov/harvest-festival.

Mojave Water Agency Mini Tour
2023-10-11 08:00 - 12:30 | Mojave Water Operations Center, 7620 Deep Creek Road, Apple Valley, CA, United States
Mojave Water Agency’s Second Mini Tour is taking place on Wednesday, October 11! Join the agency for a fun-filled and educational day departing from the Deep Creek Operations Center in Apple Valley on a short tour to the Antelope Siphon Facility in Hesperia. This FREE educational event will include agency speakers and the opportunity to network with other community members. Lunch will also be provided. The Operations Center is located at 7620 Deep Creek Road in Apple Valley.

Senior Mobile Pantry Program
2023-10-11 09:00 - 11:00 | High Desert Second Chance, 16666 Smoke Tree Street, Hesperia, CA, 92345, United States
Seniors who reside in San Bernardino County and need supplemental food assistance may be eligible to participate in food distributions through the Senior Mobile Pantry program, which is held the second Wednesday of every month.
Food kits vary and may provide a selection of fruit, juice, vegetables, milk, cheese, grains and protein. Participants should bring a grocery push cart for quick loading.
If you would like a free ride to the next monthly Senior Food Pantry Distribution, call Victor Valley Community Services Council at 760-243-9646.

Second Saturdays at Victor Valley Museum
2023-10-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
Victor Valley Museum invites the community to participate in its Second Saturdays events. Second Saturdays is a day that offers hands-on art workshops for the entire family. The themes change monthly, so visit the website at https://museum.sbcounty.gov for details. The program runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Senior Intergenerational Activity & Luncheon
2023-10-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Victor Valley Community Services Council, 16692 Mojave Drive, Victorville, CA, 92395, United States
The Victor Valley Community Services Council will host its next free Intergenerational Activity & Luncheon at noon on Thursday, Oct. 12. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
Join the Council for a delicious catered lunch followed by Bingo with great prizes. The Intergenerational Activities are open to all ages. Seniors may bring along friends, neighbors, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren! Space is limited, reservations are required. Call 760-243-9646 to reserve your spot. Free transportation is also provided.

Adelanto Pet License, Microchip and Vaccination Clinic
2023-10-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Adelanto City Hall, 11600 Air Expressway, Adelanto, CA, 92301, United States
City of Adelanto will host a Pet License, Microchip and Vaccination Clinic from 9 a.m. until noon on Oct. 14 at Adelanto City Hall.
The license fee is $33 for Adelanto residents. The first 10 residents to arrive will receive a free microchip for their pets. All others are $15, cash only. Additional vaccines range from $8-$30. Photo ID is required.
Adelanto City Hall is located at 11600 Air Express Way, Adelanto. For more information, please call 760-246-2300.

Give a Kid a Book Community Fair
2023-10-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
First 5 San Bernardino is partnering with the Victor Valley Museum on Oct. 14 to promote reading and literacy for young children. Join them for FREE books, face painting, balloon creations, photo ops with Potter the Otter, a performance by Twinkle Time and Friends and more! Bring your family for free access to the museum, resources and books from the pop-up bookstore.

Silver Lakes Arts & Crafts Guild’s 25th Annual Craft Fair
2023-10-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Silver Lakes Clubhouse, 27801 Mountain Springs Rd., Helendale, CA, 92342, United States
The Silver Lakes Arts & Crafts Guild’s 25th Annual Craft Fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14. The event will be held at the Silver Lakes Clubhouse at 27801 Mountain Springs Rd. in Helendale. For more information, please call 760-524-8026 or 562-716-4244.

High Desert No Drugs Kids & Youth Day
2023-10-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Apple Valley Civic Center Park and Aquatic Center, 14955 Dale Evans Parkway, Apple Valley, CA, 92307, United States
High Desert No Drugs Kids & Youth Day arrives in Apple Valley on Oct. 14. Get to know the truth about drugs while enjoying a family day in the park with bike giveaways, games, music and more. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at 14599 Dale Evans Parkway in Apple Valley. For more information, go to NoDrugsAmerica.org.

Silverwood Apple Festival
2023-10-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Silverwood Lake, 13990 Sawpit Canyon Road, Hesperia, CA, United States
Join the team at Silverwood Lake State Recreation Center on Saturday, Oct. 14, for their annual Silverwood Apple Festival!
Each year, the park celebrates the harvest of its historical Cedar Springs Apple Orchard with free apple cider, crafts for kids, and public vendors.
After paying the $10 day use fee, visitors will park in the Nature Center Parking Lot and take the bike path to the Apple Orchard. The event takes place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Wrightwood Chili Cookoff 2023
2023-10-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Wrightwood Community Center, 1275 CA-2, Wrightwood, CA, 92397, United States
The Village of Wrightwood hosts their annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The event will be held at the Wrightwood Community Building and Lot located at 1275 Hwy. 2 off Park Dr.
The day’s activities will include homemade chili sampling (’til it’s gone); a jalapeño eating contest; DJ music; Chili Billies for sale by the Chamber; merchandise vendors and a beer garden.
Chili tasting kits can be purchased at the Chamber booth beginning at 11 a.m. Kits include one tasting ticket for each contestant and one for voting for the People’s Choice award. Contestant’s booths will be ready for sampling at Noon until it’s gone. Tasting begins at Noon. Cash prizes will be awarded for the Chili Cook-off to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and People’s Choice winners in the amounts of $300, $200 and $100. Awards will be presented at 2 p.m.
The jalapeño eating contest will be held at 1:30 p.m. for the first 10 people to enter and sign a waiver. Sign-ups begin at 1 p.m. at the Chamber Booth. The winner will receive $25.
The annual community Jeep Rally will be held on the same day beginning at 9 a.m. Over 100 Jeeps of all ages and conditions will be on display. The rally is free for all who want to participate and is not a car show. Participants are asked to start lining up their vehicles on Park Dr. no later than 8:30 a.m.
The Chili Cook-off is hosted by the Wrightwood Chamber of Commerce.

Operation Dirtbike Freedom Ride and BBQ
2023-10-15 | CA
The next Operation Dirtbike Freedom Ride and BBQ is planned for Sunday, October 15. This event is designed for, and FREE, to all active military, Veterans and their families. Kids quad available. Come out and blast across the desert!

Cooking Class with Chef Mario
2023-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Trona Senior Center, 13187 Market Street, Trona, CA, 93562, United States
Learn how to cook healthy meals with professional celebrity chef Mario Christerna. The first 30 people to sign up will receive free aprons. Sign up at the Trona Senior Center to reserve your spot.

High Desert Education Summit
2023-10-20 07:30 - 13:00 | Victor Valley College, 18422 Bear Valley Rd., Victorville, CA, 92395, United States
The High Desert Education Summit fosters collaboration and innovation among community leaders, industry experts, and educators to improve educational outcomes in the High Desert region. This event will include several breakouts, including:
State Of The College Presentation
Join us for an exclusive State of The College Presentation from College leadership.
Regional Updates
City leaders share more on upcoming projects, collaborations, and efforts.
Networking Opportunities
The Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce hosts the Exhibit Hall at Victor Valley College this year. A perfect chance to network alongside community businesses and organizations.
Keynote Speaker
Get empowered by listening to an inspiring speaker. Previous speakers have included Magic Johnson, Barbara Cocoran, J.R. Martinez, and Melissa Stockwell.

Victor Valley Transit Authority's 30th Anniversary
2023-10-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Victor Valley Transit Authority, 17150 Smoke Tree Street, Hesperia, CA, United States
Save the date for Victor Valley Transit Authority’s 30th anniversary on Friday, Oct. 20. The event will take place from 10 a.m. until noon at the Hesperia location at 17150 Smoke Tree Street. Enjoy presentations, proclamations, refreshments and facility tours! For more information, call Chris Ackerman at 760-559-5185 or email cackerman@vvta.org.

16th Annual Paws n’ Claws Pet Fair
2023-10-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Apple Valley Civic Center Park and Aquatic Center, 14955 Dale Evans Parkway, Apple Valley, CA, 92307, United States
Celebrate all things furry, scaly and finned at the Annual Paws n’ Claws Pet Fair presented by the Town of Apple Valley Animal Services Department from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This event gets bigger and better every year. Join other pet enthusiasts for demonstrations, retail vendors, snake avoidance training, pet vaccines, animal licensing, microchip services, contests, prizes and more.

Lone Wolf Colony's 3rd Annual Fall Festival
2023-10-21 12:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-22 12:00 - 18:00 | Lone Wolf Colony, 23200 Bear Valley Rd., Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
Lone Wolf Colony’s 3rd annual Fall Festival is planned for the weekend of Oct. 21 and 22. This family-friendly event will include music, games, a haunted house, food vendors, shopping vendors, bounce houses, a beer garden and more. For more information, please call 760-247-7878 or go to lonewolfcolony.org.

VVC Fall Plant Sale
2023-10-25 09:00 - 14:00, 2023-10-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Victor Valley College, 18422 Bear Valley Rd., Victorville, CA, 92395, United States
Victor Valley College’s Agriculture & Natural Resource Department is hosting its Fall Plant Sale on Oct. 25 and 26.
Stock up on vegetables, landscape plants, house plants, succulents and wildflower seeds. There will also be several community information booths.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 and 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Oct. 26. Only cash and check will be accepted. The event will take place in the Lower Campus Parking Lot W, 18422 Bear Valley Rd., Victorville.

Senior Luncheon and Pumpkin Decorating
2023-10-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Victor Valley Community Services Council, 16692 Mojave Drive, Victorville, CA, 92395, United States
The Victor Valley Community Services Council will host their next free Intergenerational Activity & Luncheon at noon on Thursday, Oct. 26. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
High Desert seniors are invited to enjoy a catered lunch followed by painting, carving and decorating foam pumpkins! There will be prizes for the scariest, funniest, silliest and most original pumpkins.
Seniors are invited to bring friends, neighbors, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Space is limited, so reservations are required. Call 760-243-9646 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to reserve your spot.

Hallow Boo Drive Thru Trunk or Treat
2023-10-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Victorville City Hall, 14343 Civic Drive, Victorville, CA, 92395, United States
Join the City of Victorville for this Spooktacular trunk or treat that gets bigger and better every year! Free candy and giveaways will be distributed while supplies last
