May 17 2013

Training provided

Students to senior citizens are eligible to be volunteer docents at the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve.

Docent opportunities include staffing the visitor center and gift shop, walking the trails, leading tours, and other activities from March through May.

A docent is a volunteer that has attended training for their position. No previous experience or prior knowledge of the habitat or history is required.

May 17 2013

Six dead, dozens injured

Rescue crews searched Thursday for seven people missing after overnight tornadoes struck North Texas, killing at least six. “We’re still working to identify people,” Hood County Sheriff Roger Deeds told reporters about the fatalities, all of whom were adults.

May 17 2013

All for charity

Keller Williams Realty, in conjunction with Palmdale and the Antelope Valley Mall, announced the results of their recent Red Day events.

Between their food drive and Red Day Walk, the groups raised $12,645 in cash and more than 10,000 pounds of food for local charities including South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), Grace Resources, the WAVE Foundation and the American Cancer Society.

May 17 2013

Financial and health services provided

More than 100 military retirees, their families and surviving spouses attended the Military Retiree Appreciation Day event recently at the Oasis Community Center.

Of those in attendance, all were treated to financial and healthcare information and services in addition to welcoming remarks from base leaders.

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Support/Volunteer Opportunities

The following numbers can be contacted for drug and alcohol assistance. 

Alcoholics Anonymous (323) 936-4343 
Cocaine Anonymous (310) 216-4444 
Narcotics Anonymous (323) 933-5395 
 
LA Treatment Facilities          
 
AV Treatment Facilities