Col. Paul Cook (Ret.) First District Supervisor

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, 2023-10-14 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!

Trona Firefighters Spark of Love Fundraiser
2023-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Trona Fire Station, 83732 Trona Road, Trona, CA, 93562, United States
The Trona Firefighters Association is hosting its Spark of Love fundraiser from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 14, 2023, at the Fire Station. The menu will feature pulled pork sandwiches with two sides and a drink. Sides include cole slaw, potato salad and baked beans. Cost is $12, with cash and cards accepted. Delivery is also available to all Trona residents and businesses. For more information, please call 760-372-

Second Saturdays at Victor Valley Museum
2023-10-14 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Wrightwood Chili Cookoff 2023
2023-10-14 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Sun City Cruisers 12th Annual Class Car & Motorcycle Show
2023-10-14 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mariposa Lodge, 19311 Jess Ranch Parkway, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, United States
Join the Sun City Cruisers for their 12th annual Class Car & Motorcycle Show on Saturday, Oct. 14. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mariposa Lodge in Apple Valley.
Enjoy a showcase of unique and inspiring automobiles and bikes from the High Desert and beyond. Relax in the park setting of the Mariposa Lodge at Del Webb Sun City. Enjoy a DJ, music, food, beer garden, vendors and more. A $10 lunch is provided by Down Home Grill. Net proceeds go toward A Better Way Domestic Violence Shelter.

Silverwood Apple Festival
2023-10-14 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Veterans Resource and Job Fair
2023-10-14 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Victor Valley College Veterans Resource Center, 80 Mojave Fish Hatchery Road, Victorville, CA, 92392, United States
The Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Congressman Jay Obernolte, is hosting a free Veterans Resource and Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 14. The event will take place at the Victor Valley College Veterans Resource Center at 80 Mojave Fish Hatchery Road in Victorville. For more information, please call Luis Urgiles at (213) 785-4735 or email Luis@ghdcc.com.

High Desert No Drugs Kids & Youth Day
2023-10-14 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Silver Lakes Arts & Crafts Guild’s 25th Annual Craft Fair
2023-10-14 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Give a Kid a Book Community Fair
2023-10-14 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Adelanto Pet License, Microchip and Vaccination Clinic
2023-10-14 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Lady Be Aware Self Defense Training
2023-10-14 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
