Halloween Tailgate Party meeting
The Lucerne Valley Roadrunners will hold a Halloween Tailgate Party meeting at 5 p.m. on Sept. 18 at the Lucerne Valley Senior Center. For applications, call Woody Hart at 760-963-1453.
LV Household Hazardous Waste collection
The next Lucerne Valley Household Hazardous Waste will be held from 9 a.m to noon on Saturday, Sept. 19 behind the fire stations.
Items: anti-freeze/oil/oil filters/batteries/paint(latex only)/all electronic wastes/fluorescent bulbs/medical needles. No trash, chemicals, tires, etc.
Genealogical society plans next meeting
The Hi-Desert Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Elks Lodge (BOPE) at 14041 Hesperia Road in Victorville. Guest speaker this month will be Roberta Smith. The topic will be, "A Year in the Life of a Civil War Soldier, 1864, Diary of Frank Steinbaugh." The society's book collection is now located at the Hesperia Library, 9650 Seventh Ave. in Hesperia. Society volunteers will aid visitors in personal family history quest. Call Carol for an appointment at 760-949-9849.
First Assembly of God Craft and Bake Sale
First Assembly of God Lucerne Valley Church is hosting a craft and bake sale from 8 .m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 on the porch of the Lucerne Valley Market and Hardware Store. Handmade crafts and homemade baked goods will be available. All donations go to the children and food ministries.
Car Gathering at Rock's Place
The monthly Car Gathering will meeting at 5 p.m. on on Thursday, Sept. 24 at Rock's Place Pizza and More. Hope to see a bunch of you.
Gordon Acres Water Company Annual Membership Meeting
The Annual Tract Membership Meeting for the Gordon Acres Water Company will be held at the home of President and Director, Jay Urban, 10717 Dido Avenue, Lucerne Valley, California, at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27. (Cross streets Dido and Ables).
Johnson Valley Oktoberfest on Oct. 3
The Johnson Valley Oktoberfest celebration will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3. A German Buffet Dinner will be served from 7 to 8 p.m.
Tickets now are $7 per person; admission at the door the day of the party will be $10 per person.
Maybe you do not consider yourself a craft beer aficionado, but come to the patio Beer Garden at 4:30 p.m. and sample home-brewed Johnson Valley beers and hard ciders in intriguing flavors, see which is your favorite. Stay after dark for the special limited quantity After Dark Ale. Domestic beer plus non-alcoholic apple cider and sodas, and bottled water will also be available.
Oktoberfest souvenir tank tops and T-shirts will be on sale for $20 each.
To reserve your tickets, call Betty Munson at 760-364-2646. Details on www.johnsonvalley.com.
Inland Counties Legal Services to visit Lucerne Valley
Inland Counties Legal Services will visit Lucerne Valley Outreach Center on Sept. 22 . Check-in is 9 a.m. The agency provides legal services to eligible senior citizens and low-income California residents in civil matters only. Services are free or for a small voluntary donation. Inland Counties Legal Services advises on collection defense, dissolution of marriage (including custody/visitation and support issues), paternity, District Attorney support matters, guardianship, conservatorship, Nursing Home Issues, Social Security and Supplementary Security Income (SSI), Food Stamps, Cal-Works, Medi-Cal (estate claims, liens and eligibility), landlord tenant issues (including eviction defense), estate planning (simple wills, health and financial powers of attorney), probate issues and real property issues. The service does not handle criminal or traffic matters. The remaining schedule: Sept. 22 and Nov. 24. The Lucerne Valley Outreach Center is located at 32649 Highway 18. For more information, call (toll-free) 888-805-6455, ext. 4520.
Open call for artists
Art at the Aspen, a juried premier art show and art sales event in the High Desert, will take place at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 11 at the Aspen Clubhouse in Sun City, 10741 Lakeshore Drive, Apple Valley. The event is staged by the Victor Valley Branch, American Association of University Women. All proceeds benefit AAUW scholarship fund for locally awarded scholarships for women and girls. For more information, contact Art Show Committee Co-VP Chairs Beverly Kennell, 760-946-0862, jimandbev04@msn.com or Cheryl Thompson, 760-961-7582, cat101153@yahoo.com.
Old Schoolhouse Museum returns to regular hours
The Twentynine Palms Historical Society announces the end of summer hours for the Old Schoolhouse Museum. Beginning September 2nd the Old Schoolhouse Museum will be open on Wednesdays through Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
The museum's library and archives are open for those wishing to do research on Wednesday mornings between 9 and 11:30 a.m.
For more information, call the museum at 760-367-2366, email 29palmshistorical@gmail.com, visit the society's website at www.29palmshistorical.com or visit with the accessions committee on Wednesday mornings at the museum.
The Old Schoolhouse Museum is located at 6760 National Park Drive, directly across from the Twentynine Palms Inn.
CHP is looking to hire officers
The California Highway Patrol is accepting online applications for officer positions on a continuous basis with the intent of hiring 600 cadets every year. CHP officers work traditional patrol duties, but can also join specialized units throughout the state, such as air operations, dignitary protection, computer crimes investigations, vehicle theft task forces, homeland security operations and commercial vehicle inspection programs. Those interested in pursuing a career as a CHP officer are encouraged to visit www.chpcareers.com for information about applications and testing dates throughout California. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen between the ages of 20 and 35, possess a high school diploma and be able to pass an extensive physical evaluation and background check.
CHURCH NEWS
Calvary Bible Church Youth Group
The Calvary Bible Church Youth Group is starting up. We would like to invite all teens for a time of music, Bible reading and fun. Calvary Bible Church is located at 10099 Crystal Creek Road. For more information, call 760-248-6100.
New Spanish Language church service
The Lucerne Valley Assembly of God Church is adding a new Spanish language church service. The new service is Sundays at 6 p.m. (Spanish).
Other service times are Sundays at 10:45 a.m. (English); and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. (English).
Lucerne Valley Assembly of God Church is located at 10216 Crystal Creek Road, Lucerne Valley. For more information on the Spanish language service call Pastor Joel Elizondo at 760-792-0297.
ONGOING
VFW Post 5551 Friday night dinners
The VFW Post 5551 will be doing Friday night dinners from 3 to 6 p.m. For more information, call 760-248-7484.
Evening in the Park on Fridays
The public is invited to Pioneer Park on Fridays starting at 5 p.m. for free food, fellowship and worship. The event will be going on throughout the summer, according to event organizer Stephanie Cervantes. Besides barbecued hamburgers, hot dogs and other food, participants can enjoy music, games and sports.
Windsong Marriage, Family and Personal Therapy Inc.
Erin D'Orio LMFT offers a wide variety of psychotherapy and healing assistance including hypnotherapy for anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD and various relationship and life problems. Therapy sessions are by appointment only. Please call 760-885-0231.
HIS CLOSET
His Closet offers free clothes, housewares, furnishings, books, hygiene products and more.
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays only (weather permitting).
Where: 34551 Highway 18, Lucerne Valley, 760-248-7070.
As people give to us, we give to you! Donations always welcome. Limited pick-up available for large items. We also appreciate volunteers to help process the donated items. Thank you!
HIS PANTRY
His Pantry is a free food distribution to Lucerne Valley.
When: Last Friday of each month. 10 a.m to as long as food lasts, until 1 p.m.
Lucerne Valley residents only, please bring proof of address, and two boxes. As people give to us, we give to you! Donations always welcome.
NIGHT LIFE
Adelita's Mexican Restaurant — Karaoke with MC Ron every Monday and Friday. Monday is adult-only singing. Family Kickback Karaoke is on Friday nights. Adelita's is located at 32666 Highway 18, Lucerne Valley.
Rock's Place Pizza and More — Karaoke and live music every Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. Live band features Kevin Putzier on keyboards and vocals, Rock Griffith on drums and other local musicians joining in. Rock's Place has pizza, pasta, beer and more. Rock's Place is located at 32800 Old Woman's Spring Road, Lucerne Valley.
Any other night life events in Lucerne Valley? Send information to the Leader at editor@lucernevalleyleader.com.
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