Col. Paul Cook (Ret.) First District Supervisor

VVC's Haunted Theatre
2023-10-29 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-29 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Victor Valley College, 18422 Bear Valley Rd., Victorville, CA, 92395, United States
Victor Valley College is getting ready for the spooky season with a Haunted Theatre on Oct. 28 & 29. The evening events are for ages 16 and up. A special FREE children’s event is planned from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 29. All minors must have a parent/guardian present to attend.

Phelan Chamber Safe Trick or Treat
2023-10-31 17:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Phelan, 4167 Phelan Rd., Phelan, CA, 92371, United States
The Phelan Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Trick or Treating event from 5-7 p.m. in downtown Phelan. For more information, please call (760) 299-5098.

Dia De Los Muertos Celebration
2023-11-02 14:00 - 17:00 | Victor Valley College, 18422 Bear Valley Rd., Victorville, CA, 92395, United States
Victor Valley College will host its 3rd Annual Dia De Los Muertos community event from 2-5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, inside the Student Activity Center.
The event will include a live Mariachi band, Mexican Pan de Muerto sweet bread and warm hot chocolate. The college is also debuting its Community Altar to honor departed loved ones. Guests are invited to bring a photo or the name of a cherished departed friend or family member to display at the event.
The event will take place in Building 44. For more information, please call the college at 760-245-4271.

Apple Valley Holiday Craft Fair 2023
2023-11-04 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Apple Valley Conference Center, 14975 Dale Evans Pkwy, Apple Valley, CA, 92307, United States
The annual Holiday Craft Fair is like visiting 50 stores all at once! Items are handcrafted and include jewelry, woodwork, fabric arts, home decor, fine art and much more. Kids can enjoy a free “make-it and take-it” craft. For more information call 760-240-7880 or visit avrecreation.org. All ages are welcome.

High Desert Veterans Dinner
2023-11-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Serrano High School, 9292 Sheep Creek Rd, Phelan, CA, 92371, United States
Snowline Joint Unified School District is holding its annual High Desert Veterans Dinner at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Veterans and one guest are invited to participate in this free banquet, held in the Serrano High School gym. The menu will include pulled pork, cheesy potatoes, coleslaw and a roll courtesy of Wild Bill’s Smokey Meats.
Tickets are available at Pizza Factory in Phelan, Phelan McDonalds, DCB Banks in Phelan/Wrightwood, Victorville Motors and A-Tech Transmission. For more information, please call (760) 868-5817.

Senior Mobile Pantry Program
2023-11-08 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-13 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-01-10 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.

Victorville's 27th Annual Veterans Day Celebration
2023-11-11 08:30 - 11:00 | Old Town Victorville, 15451 7th St., Victorville, CA, 92395, United States
The City of Victorville is preparing for its 27th Annual Veterans Day Celebration on Nov. 11, and they want to honor all Victorville Veterans! Please let them know about a Veteran you know and love so they can honor them during the ceremony. Veteran Information Forms and Parade Entry Applications are due by Oct. 6. Submit your information and learn more at VictorvilleCA.gov/VeteransDay.
The celebration will take place in Old Town Victorville and can be viewed from 7th Street and Forrest Avenue. The event begins with a 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.

Wrightwood Veterans Day Ceremony 2023
2023-11-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Wrightwood Veterans Memorial, 1274 Evergreen Rd, Wrightwood, CA, 92397, United States
Join the The Wrightwood Veterans Memorial association and gather together with us the village of Wrightwood salutes our Veterans.

Second Saturdays at Victor Valley Museum
2023-11-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-09 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.

Adelanto Catalytic Converter Marking
2023-11-18 08:00 - 12:00 | CA
Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station — in partnership with the City of Adelanto and Victor Valley Towing — is inviting Adelanto residents to its Catalytic Converter Marking Event from 8 a.m. until noon on Nov. 18. Reservations are required by calling (760) 552-6845. Only 40 appointments are available.

Wrightwood Mountain Holiday Celebration
2023-11-24 - 2023-11-25 | Wrightwood Community Center, 1275 CA-2, Wrightwood, CA, 92397, United States
The Wrightwood Chamber of Commerce’s annual Mountain Holiday Celebration will take place the weekend after Thanksgiving, on Nov. 24-25. Guests can enjoy cookie decorating, hay rides, holiday crafts, hot cocoa, Christmas caroling and visits with Santa.
The village’s Annual Parade of Lights will travel down Park Drive and surrounding streets from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday.

Victorville Christmas Parade
2023-12-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Old Town Victorville, 15451 7th St., Victorville, CA, 92395, United States
Hosted by the Victorville Kiwanis Club, this parade has all the fun you’re looking for like marching bands, classic cars, horses, and more. This year’s theme is Christmas on Route 66.

Wrightwood's 27th Holiday Home Tour
2023-12-02 11:00 - 16:00 | Wrightwood Community Center, 1275 CA-2, Wrightwood, CA, 92397, United States
Pine Needles Quilt Guild is celebrating its 27th Holiday Home Tour and Boutique in Wrightwood from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Four homes will be decorated for the holidays and draped in warm and colorful quilts created by artisan members of the Guild. The tour includes a boutique at the Wrightwood Community Building where guests can browse handcrafted items. There is also a refreshment house with homemade cookies and hot cider.

Victorville Festival of Lights & Tree Lighting
2023-12-02 16:00 - 19:00 | Victorville City Hall, 14343 Civic Drive, Victorville, CA, 92395, United States
Join the City of Victorville for a cup of cocoa, musical performances, and a beautiful light display set to music. Take a horse drawn carriage ride and get a picture with Santa Claus. Rumor has it, they’ll even have ice skating this year!

Apple Valley Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
2023-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Apple Valley Civic Center Park and Aquatic Center, 14955 Dale Evans Parkway, Apple Valley, CA, 92307, United States
Santa is stopping by to light the Town’s Christmas Tree! Warm goodies will be given away, holiday entertainment will fill the air and don’t forget to take your picture with Santa. Please provide your own camera. You may take photos for a short time.

Merry Grinchmas Toy Drive
2023-12-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Hesperia Community Farmers Market, 15833 Smoke Tree Street, Hesperia, CA, United States
The Hesperia Community Farmer’s Market Annual Toy Drive will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9. They will be collecting toys for underprivileged children (toys must be new & unwrapped). Every toy donation will receive a raffle ticket. The Grinch will be available for photos from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Photos printed on the spot for $5. The market is at 15833 Smoke Tree Street, Hesperia.

'Fill the Firetruck' Toy Drive & Car Show
2023-12-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Hesperia Elks Lodge, 9202 E Avenue, Hesperia, CA, United States
Wicked Kustomz Car Club is hosting a “Fill the Firetruck” Toy Drive & Car Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 9. The event will take place at the Hesperia Elks Lodge #2646, located at 9202 E Avenue, Hesperia. Guests are invited to enjoy the classic cars while donating to a good cause. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate. Pictures with Santa will take place from 12-3 p.m.

Apple Valley Gingerbread House Workshop
2023-12-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Apple Valley Conference Center, 14975 Dale Evans Pkwy, Apple Valley, CA, 92307, United States
Learn how to make a gingerbread house during this popular family workshop! It all takes place at the Apple Valley Town Hall Recreation Center!

High Desert Second Chance Christmas Winter Wonderland
2023-12-18 17:00 - 21:00 | High Desert Second Chance, 16666 Smoke Tree Street, Hesperia, CA, 92345, United States
High Desert Second Chance is hosting its annual Christmas Winter Wonderland event from 5-9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18. Sponsored by Rock’n Our Disabilities Foundation, CHAN and Children’s Fund, the event will include music, photo booths, free popcorn and hotdogs, and pictures with Santa. The event will provide 2,000 pre-registered local underserved children ages 0-17 with a Christmas gift. Registered families will receive gifts and a fully stocked Christmas Dinner box. Families not registered can still enjoy all of the festivities, including meet and greets with Santa.

Human Trafficking Awareness Symposium
2024-01-11 09:00 - 16:30 | High Desert Church, 14545 Hook Blvd., Victorville, CA, 92394, United States
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and San Bernardino County Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation are hosting several virtual and in-person events to educate the public on this serious issue.
A public symposium is planned from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, at High Desert Church in Victorville.
During Thursday’s High Desert event, participants will view the documentary “Boys,” followed by keynote speaker Russell Glenn Wilson, and several workshops. The same event will be repeated on Jan. 18 at Central Park in Rancho Cucamonga. A trafficking awareness walk will be held from 8 a.m. until noon on Jan. 20 at 12271 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga.
For more information, or to register, please call 909-383-9677 or email angel.magallanes@hss.sbcounty.gov.

Victor Valley Community Services Council Senior Activity
2024-01-11 11:30 - 13:30, 2024-01-18 11:30 - 13:30 | Victor Valley Community Services Council, 16692 Mojave Drive, Victorville, CA, 92395, United States
Victor Valley Community Services Council will host its next free Intergenerational Activity at 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Seniors are invited to bring their friends, neighbors, children & grandchildren for a catered lunch. Free transportation may be provided. Reservations are required by calling 760-243-9646.
This event is subject to change. Please call to confirm.

High Desert Astronomical Society Star Party
2024-01-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Luz Observatory, 20602-20612 Thunderbird Rd., Apple Valley, CA, 92307, United States
The High Desert Astronomical Society (HiDAS) is hosting a public Star Party at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13.
HiDAS is a nonprofit corporation that was formed in 1986 to provide trained, volunteer astronomers to operate and maintain the Lewis Center’s astronomical equipment. A second mandate is to foster and support the members’ and general public’s interest in the science of astronomy.
Events are subject to change and may be canceled due to poor weather or other factors. Parking is available in the Phoenix Academy parking lot or in front of AVCI off of Thunderbird Road.
For more information, please call (760) 486-1598 or email hidas760adrian@gmail.com

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemorative Peace March
2024-01-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Victorville City Hall, 14343 Civic Drive, Victorville, CA, 92395, United States
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a Commemorative Peace March Program on Jan. 15 at Victorville City Hall. The event will also feature a plaque unveiling ceremony to recognize the student winner of the City’s annual Civil Rights Memorial Essay Contest. The unveiling ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. with the student reading their winning essay memorializing a civil rights leader.
For additional information, call (760) 955-3306 or visit the website.

Mojave Narrows Snowflake Craft Event
2024-01-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Mojave Narrows Regional Park, 18000 Yates Rd, Victorville, CA, 92392, United States
Mojave Narrows will host a Snowflake Craft event from noon until 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21.
Mojave Narrows is located at 18000 Yates Road, Victorville. Cost is $10 per vehicle, or free if camping. For more information, please call 909-387-2757.
