High Desert Gazette

Simone Graham – Editor: Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids, and to help them have a safe holiday, here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Simone Graham – Editor:  Victor Valley College is proud to present the following October Concerts: All Concerts held in the VVC Performing Arts Center and admission is free.

VVC Ensemble Showcase: Thursday, October 25th for the first concert of the new season featuring the VVC Guitar

Simone Graham – Editor: Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD) has planned a community meeting to gather input from residents on priorities regarding projects that can reduce emissions and improve air quality.

Simone Graham – Editor:  Countdown. Friday, Oct 19,  at 7 p.m., Victor Valley College Performing Arts Center “Taking Your Family to Ultima Thule, 1 Billion Miles beyond Pluto!” Free and open to the public. Don’t miss it!

Astronomer Dr. Mark Showalter of the SETI Institute will recount the inside story of his New Horizons science team when he

Simone Graham – Editor: FEMA: We know that this happening for us at 11:18 a.m. on October 3rd. I will post a Facebook reminder that day. I have a question; if just about everyone has cell phones now, why is it that some cell phones will not get the message? The WEA test will be broadcast over the course of about 30 minutes and sound the same as an AMBER Alert. Users cannot opt out of the

Simone Graham – Editor: National Cheeseburger Day is Sept. 18, 2018. Here are some of the best freebies, discounts and deals to score some cheesy delights but, as always, be sure to check ahead to make sure your local restaurant is participating in the offers.

Simone Graham – Editor: the Mojave Environmental Education Consortium will once again be offering High Desert schools within its boundaries an exciting program and funding opportunity via its popular “A Garden in Every School” Program. School Garden Projects must be implemented and used in classrooms/schools located in the High Desert portion of San Bernardino County, the Antelope Valley or the Palo Verde Valley of Riverside County. Applicants must also teach within these same jurisdictions.

Simone Graham – Editor: The Village Business Association (VBA) of Big Bear Lake is hosting its annual Fall Wine Walk on Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 3:30 pm to 7:00 p.m. in the downtown Big Bear Lake Village shopping district.

Simone Graham – Editor: Volunteers needed! Let your Saturday go to “waste”; join in a town-wide effort to pick up litter.  In celebration of “A Better, Greener, Way of Life,” the Town of Apple Valley welcomes volunteers at the next Community Clean-Up Day, September 15th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.. Schools, clubs,