Human Trafficking Awareness Symposium
2024-01-11 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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, 2024-01-25 11:30 - 13:30, 2024-02-01 11:30 - 13:30, 2024-02-08 11:30 - 13:30, 2024-02-15 11:30 - 13:30, 2024-02-22 11:30 - 13:30, 2024-02-29 11:30 - 13:30 and 1 more date | 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.

2024 Point in Time Count
2024-01-25 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
The 2024 Point in Time Count is planned on Jan. 25 throughout San Bernardino County. The PITC is a critical survey to secure grant funding, as well as other resources for local communities to assist individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Volunteers will attend a virtual training and then join teams to survey individuals and hand out backpacks filled with essential items. To volunteer, please visit sbchp.sbcounty.gov
For more information, call the Office of Homeless Services at (909) 501-0610 or email HomelessRFP@hss.sbcounty.gov

Operation Dirtbike Freedom
2024-01-27 | CA
Operation Dirtbike Freedom is scheduling their next ride on Jan. 27. This service is free to all Veterans, active military and their families. The nonprofit also has recently acquired a Kawasaki Mule so disabled Veterans can also participate. For more information or to RSVP for the event, please call 909.204.8032 or email ezwriter1@verizon.net.

Second Saturdays - Family Tree Project
2024-01-27 11:00 - 15:00 | Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
Victor Valley Museum will host its next “Second Saturdays” event on Jan. 27. This month’s activity will focus on making a Family Tree. Family trees help children establish important dates with significance and learn about their ancestry and identity. Enjoy food, card games, live entertainment, historical demonstrations and much more!
Second Saturdays takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12).
The museum is located at 11873 Apple Valley Rd, Apple Valley. For more information, please call (760) 995-8770.

Old West Days
2024-01-27 11:00 - 16:00 | Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
Yee haw! Saddle up, partners, it’s time to roundup your family and take a journey into the Wild West! Unleash your inner pioneer — Old West Days is back for a rootin’ tootin’ good time at the Victor Valley Museum Jan. 27, 2024.
The weekend kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27. Join us for classic card games, live music, tasty treats, frontier arts & crafts and historical demonstrations!
Museum galleries will be open during the event and regular admission applies.

Helendale Tai Chi Classes
2024-01-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-02-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-02-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-02-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-02-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-03-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-03-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Helendale Community Services District, 26540 Vista Rd., Helendale, CA, 92342, United States
The County of San Bernardino Public Health is offering a free 10-week Tai Chi class for Helendale residents beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Classes will be held from 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. at the Community Center, located at 26540 Vista Rd. Suite C., Helendale.

Senior Mobile Pantry Program
2024-02-14 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.

California Days
2024-02-17 - 2024-02-18 | Calico Ghost Town, 36600 Ghost Town Road, Yermo, CA, 92398, United States
San Bernardino County Regional Parks and Calico Ghost Town are excited to celebrate the annual California Days event. California Days celebrates early California history with a focus on California’s admission to the union as the nation’s 31st state on Sept. 9, 1850. This family-friendly event will precede National California Day, which lands on February 22 every year and will celebrate the people and culture of early California by hosting family activities, gunfight shows and educational displays on the state’s Bear Flag, Pony Express Trail, and Butterfield Overland Trail.

Community Star Party
2024-03-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Luz Observatory, 20602-20612 Thunderbird Rd., Apple Valley, CA, 92307, United States
The High Desert Astronomical Society (HiDAS) is hosting its next all-ages Community Star Party on Friday, March 1. This free family event will take place at the Luz Observatory in Apple Valley. Guests will be able to peer through telescopes on the observatory grounds, and tour the inside of the observatory and its telescopes.
The Observatory is located at 20602-20612 Thunderbird Rd, Apple Valley. For more information, email hidas760adrian@gmail.com.
Note: This event is dependent upon the weather, and could be canceled if the weather or seeing conditions are not in our favor. Please check Facebook for the status of the event prior to arrival

Great Train Show
2024-03-02 - 2024-03-03 | San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, 14800 7th St, Victorville, CA, 92395, United States
On March 2-3, The Great Train Show is coming to the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds in Victorville. This national traveling show will feature 200-500 tables of train dealers offering everything from HO Scale, N Scale, Lionel (O Gauge), G Gauge, Z Scale, American Flyer (S Gauge) and more.
There will also be hobby tools, die-cast vehicles, train whistles, scenery items, Railroadiania slides, T-shirts and plenty of railroad gift items for the entire family. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10.
For more information, click here.

'I Am Woman' Self-Care Workshop
2024-03-08 10:00 - 13:00 | IEHP Community Resource Center, 12353 Mariposa Rd, Victorville, CA, 92395, United States
Anaya Women’s OB/Gyn Group, Love Your Best Life LLC and IEHP are collaborating to present the first annual “I Am Woman” self-care workshop in honor of International Women’s Day. This free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the IEHP Community Resource Center in Victorville, highlighting the importance of women’s health and self care. Food and refreshments will be provided. To attend, participants must preregister here.

St. Patrick's Week Pet Adoption Event
2024-03-12 - 2024-03-19 | CA
March into happiness at the Devore and Big Bear Animal Shelters during our Lucky Pet, Lucky You pet adoption event running from March 12 – 19! Find your furry companion and make this March the luckiest one yet.
All pets come spayed/neutered, microchipped, and receive most vaccines. Click here to view available animals.
Cats are $10 and dogs are $20. All pets come spayed or neutered, microchipped, and receive most vaccines.
Big Bear Animal Shelter
42080 North Shore Dr., Big Bear Lake
Devore Animal Shelter
19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino
