Col. Paul Cook (Ret.) First District Supervisor

Lady Be Aware Self Defense Training
2023-12-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-24 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sheriff’s Department Training Center, 18901 Institution Road, Devore, CA, 92407, United States
The Sheriff’s Department is offering Lady Be Aware training for women who want to develop the attitude, skills and knowledge that will help prevent them from becoming victims. The is a fantastic course that covers all types of safety, including cyber safety, home safety, situational awareness, and physical safety. All participants also get hands-on self-defense training, including how to shoot three different types of firearms. Must provide a driver license to enroll. Once registered, payment is due to hold seat. Cost is $75 for the full-day class. Email ladybeaware@sbcsd.org

Free CPR Class
2024-01-10 09:30 - 16:30, 2024-02-14 09:30 - 16:30, 2024-03-13 09:30 - 16:30, 2024-04-10 09:30 - 16:30 | IEHP Community Resource Center, 12353 Mariposa Rd, Victorville, CA, 92395, United States
Want to learn CPR? Need to renew your CPR card? If so, the IEHP Community Resource Center can help with that! Join them on the second Wednesday of every month for free CPR Classes. English classes are taught from 9:30-12:30 p.m., and Spanish classes are from 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
CPR Classes are:
– FREE to EVERYONE
– Registration begins 1 hour before each class
– Filled on a First come, First Served Basis
– 30 spots available for each class

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.

Child Car Seat Safety Class
2024-01-18 11:00 - 14:00 | High Desert Second Chance, 16666 Smoke Tree Street, Hesperia, CA, 92345, United States
High Desert Second Chance is partnering with Community Health Action Network and California Highway Patrol to provide a Child Car Seat Safety Class on Thursday, Jan. 18. All participants will receive a new car seat for their child.
The child seat safety class is for qualifying children, 12 months old or older, for front-facing car seats. Only one child per parental household. Parent(s) must complete the workshop, and demonstration with a certified onsite CHP technician and the child must be present to complete the demonstration. The event runs from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Doors close immediately at 11:05 a.m.
Register here.

Free Food Safety Class
2024-01-22 09:00 - 11:00 | San Bernardino County Government Center, 385 North Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino, CA, United States
Attention restaurant owners and food service operators! Are you someone who prepares, serves, or handles food and is interested in learning more about food safety? Sign up for San Bernardino County Environmental Health Services’ free L.E.A.R.N. classes.
The virtual class will take place on Jan. 22, and one in person on Jan. 29. Visit the RSVP link to register. For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/42hDXc5 or call 800.442.2283.

'From Seed to Salad' Online Class
2024-01-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-29 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-03-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-03-14 18:00 - 19:00 and 5 more dates | Online, CA, United States
Mojave Water Agency’s the online “From Seeds to Salad” course begins Jan. 25 and runs weekly until May 2. This is one of many online public education workshops offered in partnership with the Mojave Desert Resource Conservation District (MDRCD). Learn to grow vegetables in the desert with minimal water usage during this FREE, on-line, 3-month class sponsored by the Mojave Water Agency. It runs from 6-7 p.m.
Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024Seed2Salad
Virtual Meeting Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024Seed2Salad

Wage & Hour Laws Workshop
2024-03-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, CA, United States
San Bernardino County Workforce Development is hosting an online workshop, “Wage and Hour Laws,” from 10-11 a.m. March 7. You can register at https://wageandhour-laws.eventbrite.com

Native Plant Gardening Class
2024-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Online, CA, United States
-Learn how to use native plants to reduce (or eliminate) the need for irrigation, also known as xeriscaping
-Explore why native plants rarely need pesticides or soil amendments (saving you time and money)
-Recognize the benefits of native plants for the desert local eco system
-Understand why native plants struggle with transplanting after they’ve become established
-Discover the #1 way to kill native plants

Financial Literacy Workshop
2024-03-14 09:00 - 12:00 | A Better Way, 14070 Hesperia Rd. Suite 101, Victorville, CA, 92395, United States
A Better Way is hosting a free Financial Literacy Workshop from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Thursday, March 14. Presented by Chase Bank, this workshop will teach participants how to understand credit. Learn about the importance of a credit score, a credit report, and credit monitoring. On March 21, the workshop continues with tips on improving credit, managing debt and steps to homebuying. Call 760-955-8010 to sign up.

Age Well, Drive Smart Class
2024-03-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Apple Valley Conference Center, 14975 Dale Evans Pkwy, Apple Valley, CA, 92307, United States
Apple Valley Police Station is resuming its “Age Well, Drive Smart” senior driving courses. The class aims to reduce motor vehicle collision and pedestrian deaths and injuries experienced by older Californians. It also explores seniors’ alternate transportation options when driving is no longer an feasible.

This is a great opportunity to brush up on a variety of skills, including navigation of hazardous road conditions and how visual/hearing impairment can impact your driving. RSVP to 760-240-7428 or email phoffman@sbcsd.org.

Summer-izing Your Home Class
2024-04-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, CA, United States
-Learn steps on how to prepare your landscape irrigation system for the growing season, including common repairs, system adjustments and expansion.
-Understand the importance of proper evaporative (swamp) cooler preventative maintenance to encourage maximum water, power, and cooling efficiency.
-Benefits to routinely reading your water meter and monitoring your irrigation system to identify early leaks to save water and money.
-Importance of repairing early detected leaks for hose bibs, toilets, pool pumps, etc., along with tips for early detection and simple repairs.
