Col. Paul Cook (Ret.) First District Supervisor

VVC's Haunted Theatre
2023-10-28 20:00 - 2023-10-29 00:00 (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.

Trona Trunk or Treat 2023
2023-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Trona High School, 83600 Trona Road, Trona, CA, 93562, United States
The Trona Firefighters Association and Trona CERT will present their annual Trunk or Treat from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 28 at Trona High School. Residents are invited to come in their best costumes for candy, food, raffles and fun. Trona High School is located at 83600 Trona Road in Trona. For more information, please call 760.372.5988.

Apple Valley Halloween Spooktacular and Howl-o-ween Dog Run
2023-10-28 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Apple Valley Civic Center Park and Aquatic Center, 14955 Dale Evans Parkway, Apple Valley, CA, 92307, United States
Start your day with the Howl-o-ween Dog Run from 8 a.m. to 10 am. Runners and walkers, bring your 4-legged family members out to this event to embark on a 1K or a 5K with you. Sign up at avrecreation.org.
Later in the afternoon, join the Halloween Spooktacular from 5 pm to 8pm at Civic Center Park! This event is free for all ages, so come on out for an evening of fun, candy, and spooky trunks.

A Very Wild Halloween
2023-10-28 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary, 8545 Buttemere Road, Phelan, CA, 92371, United States
Come on down this all hallows eve to celebrate a spooky night with us and all our critters! We will have trick or treat stations, music, feeding opportunities at night, and see our nocturnal animals awake! You may come in costume as long as they are family and animal friendly!

Trowel or Treat: The Science of Breaking Ground
2023-10-28 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
Come learn about the sciences that literally work in dirt, archaeology and paleontology, to increase science literacy and promote the scientific understanding of how and why they “break” ground plus come in costume to receive special treats too!
Museum will be open, regular admission applies. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Children five and under and museum members are free. Parking is free. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities

High Desert Second Chance Trunk or Treat
2023-10-28 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | High Desert Second Chance, 16666 Smoke Tree Street, Hesperia, CA, 92345, United States
Get ready for a spine-tingling evening of family-friendly fun at High Desert Second Chance’s annual Trunk or Treat extravaganza! It’s that time of year again when the leaves turn golden, and the air carries a hint of magic.
Event Highlights:
Trunk-or-Treating Delight: Our parking lot will transform into a candy wonderland! Decorated car trunks will be lined up, brimming with treats and surprises. Little ghosts and goblins can go from car to car, collecting candies, stickers, and small prizes.
Eerie Entertainment: Prepare for a bewitching experience with live DJ, dance performances, and thrilling games. Our DJ will keep the energy high with spooktacular tunes that will have everyone dancing the night away.
Costume Parade: Show off your creativity! Dress to impress in your most imaginative costumes. Our costume parade will showcase some of the most imaginative and elaborate outfits. Who will take home the title of the Best Costume?

Child Support Services Trunk or Treat
2023-10-28 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Bernardino County Department of Child Support Services, 15400 Civic Drive, Victorville, CA, 92392, United States
Join San Bernardino County Department of Child Support Services for their 2nd annual Trunk or Treat from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.

Representatives from Child Support Services and other community agencies will be on site to hand out special treats to children of all ages (parent must be present) and provide information about their services for the adults.

Don’t forget to dress up in your favorite costume.

The Center is located at 15400 Civic Drive, Victorville, Ca 92392.
https://childsupport.sbcounty.gov (866) 901-3212

Lady Be Aware Self Defense Training
2023-10-28 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

Helendale Fall Cleanup Day
2023-10-28 | Helendale Community Services District, 26540 Vista Rd., Helendale, CA, 92342, United States
The Helendale Community Services District is hosting its annual Fall Cleanup Day this Saturday, October. 28. Accepted items include general trash, large items, green waste, tires with no rims (no commercial tires), electronics, and more. Household hazardous waste collection will be held on site.
Residents may drop off antifreeze, batteries, oil and filters, paint, pesticides and fertilizers, fluorescent light bulbs and tubes, home generated needles, medicine (except controlled substances). Please transport no more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds in containers no larger than 5 gallons. Containers must be sound and not leaking.
Compost will be also available at the cleanup. Residents must bring their own shovels and bags/containers for compost. Pick up compost on the south end of the Community Center parking lot near the Thrift Store. The cleanup event will take place at 26540 Vista Rd., Helendale.

Hallow Boo Drive Thru Trunk or Treat
2023-10-27 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

Native Plants and Cutting Class
2023-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
The Mojave Water Agency, in partnership with the Mojave Desert Resource Conservation District and the Alliance for Water Awareness and Conservation (AWAC), will be offering a FREE online course on native plants and cuttings to the public. The online course takes place via Zoom at 6 p.m. Thursday, October 26. Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NativePlantCuttingsClass

Senior Luncheon and Pumpkin Decorating
2023-10-26 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

VVC Fall Plant Sale
2023-10-26 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-25 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

High Desert Farmers Market
2023-10-26 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-19 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | Victor Valley College, 18422 Bear Valley Rd., Victorville, CA, 92395, United States
From our farmers’ gardens to you, Since 1992. Every Thursday, year-round, rain or shine!

Barstow Job Fair
2023-10-24 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cora Harper Community Center, 841 Barstow Road, Barstow, CA, 92311, United States
High Desert America’s Job Center is hosting a Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, in the Cora Harper Community Center.
More than 30 employers will be on site. Employers include: BNSF, CalVet, Apple Valley Unified School District, Inter-Con Security, Goodwill, Technica, Barstow Unified School District, San Bernardino County Human Resources, and many more.
Participants can also clear their criminal record, if eligible, and get copies of birth, death and marriage certificates for those that occurred in San Bernardino County ONLY.
The Center is located at 841 Barstow Road in Barstow.

Lone Wolf Colony's 3rd Annual Fall Festival
2023-10-22 12:00 - 18:00, 2023-10-21 12:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

2023 Oktoberfest at Mountain High
2023-10-22 10:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-21 10:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-15 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.

16th Annual Paws n’ Claws Pet Fair
2023-10-21 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

American Red Cross Fire Safety Event
2023-10-21 08:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Victorville First Church of the Nazarene, 13801 Rodeo Drive,, Victorville, CA, 92395, United States
The American Red Cross is teaming up with volunteers and partners to sound the alarm with home fire safety and smoke alarm installation events. Volunteers are installing free smoke alarms in at-risk communities through the country. Join Red Cross, Victorville Fire Department and community partners to educate residents and install alarms in Victorville. The event takes place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Victorville First Church of the Nazarene, 13801 Rodeo Drive, Victorville, CA 92395.

Teen Human Trafficking Awareness Talk
2023-10-21 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sheriff’s Headquarters, 655 East Third Street, San Bernardino, CA, 92415, United States
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is spreading the word about the dangers of human trafficking in our region with a Teen Human Trafficking Awareness Talk for parents and their children on Saturday, Oct. 14 and 21.
The event will feature the Sheriff Department’s Human Trafficking Task Force, parent advocate and mother Sylvia Lacy Miller, and human trafficking expert and author Opal Singleton.
The goal is to provide middle and high school teens, and their parents, with tools necessary to maintain a healthy balance between real life and online life. Real examples of everyday teens who have fallen victim to sextortion, exploitation, online grooming, and other internet related crimes will also be discussed.
The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 14 and Oct. 21 at Sheriff’s Headquarters, 655 East Third Street, San Bernardino.
Registration will be on a first-come first-serve basis. To register, contact Erlinda Rogers at 840-587-4022 or erogers@sbcsd.org

City of Victorville Fall Community Cleanup
2023-10-21 08:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Victorville City Hall, 14343 Civic Drive, Victorville, CA, 92395, United States
The City of Victorville holds two city-wide Community Cleanup Days will hold its next event on Oct. 21. The Victorville Community Cleanup Day is a fun way for families, friends, and coworkers to join together to take care of our desert environment, show community support, and keep Victorville a clean and beautiful place to live and work. The registration deadline is Oct. 6 at VictorvilleCA.gov/CCU. For sponsorship information, call 760.955.3306
Community Cleanup Days are outdoor events and depend on volunteers to be successful. All volunteers must register, which includes an event liability waiver. Minors can participate, but must have parent/guardian permission and provide parent/guardian contact information. Volunteers aged 14 and younger must have a parent/guardian accompany them on the service project. High School volunteers (aged 15 through 17) may participate without a parent/guardian present, but must be part of a school/civic group with adult supervision. Young children are not recommended at this event.
Volunteers work in teams at multiple locations throughout the City from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to pick up litter from roadsides. Volunteers receive a free event t-shirt (while supplies last) and coupons for a discounted lunch at participating local restaurants. The City also provides volunteers with bottled water, gloves, trash bags, and litter sticks. The City disposes of all the trash/litter collected.

Victor Valley Transit Authority's 30th Anniversary
2023-10-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

High Desert Education Summit
2023-10-20 07:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Cooking Class with Chef Mario
2023-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

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!
