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Local Kids Magazine April 2018

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Parents • Teachers • Caregivers Volume 1, No.4 • April 2018LOCAL BMX KIDSS.B. COUNTY STATEOF EDUCATIONPREPARING YOURCHILD FOR A MOVELOCAL EASTER FUNTHE PARENTSERDOULCE AINTIONAPPLE VALLEYLIBRARY RE-OPENINGPARADE OF PIANOSLOCAL EVENTSCALENDARTRAVEL

Victor Valley Chamber Holds State ofEducation Update During VMI MeetingBy Katrina Siverts Positive Behav- Website: At the Victor Valley Chamber ioral Intervention and Supports), a www.LocalKidsMagazine.comof Commerce monthly membership program for so-meeting, the State of Education in cial culture and Published by Siverts PublishingSan Bernardino County schools was behavioral and Katrina Siverts, Publisherhighlighted. academic suc- cess, and AVID (760) 559-9402 To kick off the Valley Morning (Advancement Theodore “Ted” Fax (866) 242-2596Insight (VMI) meeting, scholarships Via Individual Alejandre, San E-mail:were given out to local high school Determination), Bernardino [email protected] by the Victor Valley Cham- Performing Arts, Mailing Addressber Foundation, Inc. with the purpose County County Siverts Publishingto expand and enhance efforts in the Superintendent of 14808 Choco RdVictor Valley for education and com- STEM (Science, Schools speaks at Apple Valley, CA 92307munity programs. Technology, April VMI meeting. General Advertising Sales The foundation recognizes the Engineering &concerns of the business community Math), Technology for 21st Century Call Trina for Advertisingregarding the quality of the future Learning, Family Stakeholder En- (760) 559-9402workforce and future leaders who gagement, College and Career Readi-are in school today. In a few years ness Strategies for Success, Veterans [email protected] students will be working in the Diploma Program, and much more.community in both the private and Evidence-based features of PBIS © Copyright 2018, Siverts Publishing.public sector. The foundation’s many include prevention, define and teach Reproduction not permitted unlessprograms help prepare productive positive social expectations, ac- written permission is given by theand responsible workers. knowledge positive behavior, arrange Publisher. Articles written under by- consistent consequences for problem lines express the opinions of the writers After the scholarship presenta- behavior, on-going collection and and not necessarily those of this paper,tions, San Bernardino County Super- use of data for decision-making, con- publisher or company.intendent of Schools Theodore “Ted” tinuum of intensive, individual inter-Alejandre spoke on the outstanding vention supports, and implementationprogress taking place in local schools. Continued on page 2 Some of the programs outlinedincluded SW-PBIS (School-WideA • APRIL 2018 • Local Kids Magazine • Facebook@ Local Kids Magazine • (760) 559-9402

5 Reasons Why You Table Of ContentsMust Advertise! Parents Volume 1, No.4 Teachers April 2018 Sending email is free, creating a CaregiversFacebook page is free, Twitter outreach Familiesis free, cold-calling is free, publicity isfree, referrals are free, and advertising State of Education - Pg A & 2costs money. Why is it that even with Parent’s Role in Education - Pg 3all of these wonderful ways to promote Local BMX Kids - Pg 4your business we contend that you must Events Calendar - Pg 5make advertising one of your core lead Children & Moving- Pg 6generation tactics? Traveling with Kids - Pg 7 Local Egg Hunts - Pgs 8-9 Advertising is in fact one of the Spring Coloring - Pg 10marketing tactics that comes with an Parade of Pianos - Pg 11invoice. You must write a check to run AV Library Opens - Pg12ads or send direct mail, often beforeseeing any results. People shy away Local Sports Schedules Coming Soonfrom advertising, not because of thecost, but because they don’t know how The editors sign-up dates.to get results and they don’t understand of Local Kidsthe long-term residual effects. If you Magazine know We are alsoknew that for every $100 you spent you asking thatcould produce $200, you would get out how important you, the read-your check book and spend away, right? youth sports and other fit- ers of this new When done effectively advertising magazine, helpis an essential part of mix because: ness activities in providing us figure into the 1. Advertising is the only medium any informationyou can control – if you want your development of to inform par- organized sports you may havemessage to hit on the day a product today’s healthy ents, teachers programs and for upcominglaunches or event is about to happen, children. and caregivers sports sched-this is the only vehicle you control We are gath- of opportunities other activities, ules or sign-upscompletely. for children to including game by emailing or ering informa- participate in schedules and calling us at: 2. Advertising allows you to tar- tion in an effortget ideal customers only – when youmatch a very personal message to a Email: [email protected] select audience you get far greater Phone: Brian 760.269.2714connection. 3. Advertising creates awarenessfor your content – The force that drivesa great deal of conversion and trustbuilding these days is educational con-tent – ebooks, seminars and blog posts– advertising is a great way to help getthat content found and consumed onceyou’ve gone to the effort to produce it. 4. Advertising adds credibility toyour message – Don’t ask me why thisis exactly, but every time I run adver-tising people comment that businessmust be going well. The perceptionthat you can afford advertising is oftenenough to sell and resell prospects andcustomers alike and makes it easier toget attention for your entire message. • Advertising amplifies everythingelse you’re doing – When you are us-ing advertising to create awareness foryour content you automatically createmore awareness for everything you aredoing. Journalists find companies thatadvertise, referral sources remembercompanies that advertise, people fanand follow and friend from ads, andemployees can point to well-placed adsas a source of pride in place they work. Call (760) 559-9402APRIL 2018 • Local Kids Magazine • Facebook@ Local Kids Magazine • (760) 559-9402 • 1

Victor Valley Chamber Holds State of Education UpdateContinued from page Aof the systems that support effectivepractices. Receiving bronze, silver, PHOTOS BY KATRINA SIVERTSgold and platinum recognitions inthis program were 78 schools in the College-bound high school students accepted scholarships at the meeting.High Desert. Two schools - PhelanElementary in Snowline and Helen- standards/professional development, more than 407,000 students, whiledale Elementary were among only social and emotional needs of stu- increasing the visibility of educa-17 schools in the district to receive dents, technology for 21st century tional partnerships in the community.Platinum awards. learning, and family and stakeholder engagement. As part of the Countywide Vision The AVID program is a college to promote a better quality of life,readiness program designed to help Superintendent Ted Alejandre Alejandre has spearheaded efforts tostudents develop the skills they need began his four-year term as the increase literacy rates for preschool-to be successful in college. The county’s 34th superintendent on Jan. aged children with the adoption ofprogram places special emphasis on 5, 2015 after being elected to office the Footsteps2Brilliance programgrowing writing, critical thinking, in June 2014. and also has unveiled an Open Datateamwork, organization and reading Platform in collaboration with moreskills. With more than 29 years of than a dozen school districts. experience in public education, he Technology for 21st Century has been a teacher, vice principal, For additional information aboutLearning includes Alignment SBC, principal, director of fiscal services the San Bernardino SuperintendentCareer Pathways, CTE Technical and assistant superintendent of Busi- of Schools, please contact: Ms.Assistance, Cyber SB, GenCyber ness Services at the district level. He Michelle Ottoson by e-mail or byCamp, Nascar Math & Science Day, joined the County Superintendent of calling 909.386.2406. The office isOnline Assessments, Science Fair, Schools office in 2008 as the assistant located at: 601 North E Street, SanSTEMapalooza, and Women in Math superintendent of Business Services Bernardino, CA 92415.and Science. and also served as the deputy su- The Family and Stakeholder perintendent forEngagement program includes Alli- County Schoolsance for Education, Countywide Vi- prior to his elec-sion and Collective Impact, District tion as countyCommunity Cabinets and Coalitions, superintendent.Family Involvement Network, Fam-ily Support Centers and Parent Edu- He has fos-cation, Open Data Platform, Student tered a collabor-Advisory Panels and 12 Powers. ative spirit with the 33 school College and Career Readiness in- districts in thecludes advancement placement, A-G county that arecompletion, AVID, career-tech rigor home to theand relevance, exploratory reading,IHE guaranteed admission, linkedlearning regional hub of excellence,Khan academy, president’s top 1%,ROP, and more. Local Control AccountabilityPlans are in effect, including collegeand career readiness, rigorous state IAnTteTreNs:tTedEAinCHHaEvRinSg! Mindfulness Taught in Your Classroom?Amassadors Unlimited contracts with schools to teach Mindfulness to students in the classroom (starting with second grade through high school) Teachers find that Mindfulness brings fewer disruptions to their classroom environment.For more information call Charles (760) 963-12612 • APRIL 2018 • Local Kids Magazine • Facebook@ Local Kids Magazine • (760) 559-9402

The Role of the Parent in Your Child’s Education Although a par- do. By paying attention to how your child what they may need extra help with. Thisent’s role in their learns, you may be able to pique his interest doesn’t mean drilling them for success, but itchildren’s learn- and explain tough topics by drawing pictures may mean going over basic counting skills,ing evolves as kids together, creating charts, building models, multiplication tables or letter recognition,grow, one thing re- singing songs and even making up rhymes. depending on the needs and learning level ofmains constant: we your child. “There may be times to review,are our children’s Practice what your child learns at but don’t take on the role of drill master,”learning models. school. Many teachers encourage parents to adds Diane Levin, Ph.D. ” And when you doOur attitudes about go over what their young children are learn- review it should feel as if your child wantseducation can in- ing in a non-pressured way and to practice to be a part of the practice.”spire theirs andshow them how to Don’t over-schedule your child. Whiletake charge of their you may want to supplement school withown educational outside activities, be judicious about howjourney. much you let or urge your child to do. Kids need downtime as much as they may need to Be a role model for learning. In the pursue extra-curricular activities. “If a childearly years, parents are their children’s first has homework and organized sports and ateachers — exploring nature, reading togeth- music lesson and is part of a youth group iner, cooking together, and counting together. church or synagogue, it can quickly becomeWhen a young child begins formal school, a joyless race from one thing to another.the parent’s job is to show him how school Therefore, monitor your child to see that hecan extend the learning you began together is truly enjoying what he is doing. If he isn’t,at home, and how exciting and meaningful cut something off the schedule,” advisesthis learning can be. As preschoolers grow Michael Thompson, Ph.D.into school age kids, parents become theirchildren’s learning coaches. Through guid-ance and reminders, parents help their kidsorganize their time and support their desiresto learn new things in and out of school. Tune into how your child learns.Many children use a combination of modali-ties to study and learn. Some learn visuallythrough making and seeing pictures, othersthrough tactile experiences, like buildingblock towers and working with clay. Stillothers are auditory learners who pay mostattention to what they hear. And they maynot learn the same way their siblings (or you)Are You Happy?Successful? Change Your Lifefor the Better Now! Live each day to the fullest! You’ll Learn How To: • Find Life’s Purpose • Use Mind-Body-Spirit • Feel/Think Positive • Live Healthier/Longer • Manifest Abundance • Master Success Scheduled in Sets of 4 Weekly Classes Call Charles Today! (760) 963-1261APRIL 2018 • Local Kids Magazine • Facebook@ Local Kids Magazine • (760) 559-9402 • 3

Local BMX Kids Making Name for Themselves WorldwideBy Brian Eudy Ask this group of successful BMX They practice several times a week to honeriders in Apple Valley: “Why do you their craft. They alsoride?” All four gave the same answer: spend time doing“it’s fun!” Despite all the accolades strength and agilitythese kids have received (World, Na- training.tional, Gold Cup and State rankings),the driving force behind their craft is As Melissa says,enjoyment. it keeps them out of trouble and they love For some, like Bella Hammonds, doing it.“it’s a family tradition,” according toher mom, Melissa. Bella’s dad, Heath, All the while, thewas intrigued with BMX as a kid and it trophies and med-eventually carried on to Bella who is the als stack up for thiscurrent state champ in her age group. amazing group of local kids. The sport does come with dangerand injuries, as 2017 World quali-fier Jenna Davis learned a few monthsback with a broken arm. But, for theseyoung speed demons its worth the risk. Bella Hammonds, Brady Sherron, Hunter & Colbi Tworek.Brady Sherron gets some air at Apple And they’re off!!! PHOTOS BY BRIAN EUDY Photo From Adrian Davis FacebookValley BMX park. Jenna Davis prepares.Fundraising Opportunity!Tired of buying wrapping paper & cookie dough as a fundraiser? Now you can purchase some- thing you really love & still donate to your children’s schools/programs! Call Donna at (909) 331-2644 tofind out about Park Lane Jewelry’s amazing fundraising programs! Donna Drover, Division Manager - Park Lane Jewelry (909) 331-2644 www.parklanejewelry.com/rep/donnadrover Official jewelry for Dancing with the Stars & E Red Carpet4 • APRIL 2018 • Local Kids Magazine • Facebook@ Local Kids Magazine • (760) 559-9402

Keep the Whole Family Busy With Our Events CalendarApr 19 (Thurs) Spirit of Giving HDCF 16020 Civic Plaza Park 15833 SmokeTree Ln 10am- Start Quest Art Show 16955 Lemon StApple Valley Rd B6 AV 4-6pm 760-242-8877 4 pm Parents must attend 760-244-5488 Hesperia 760-956-2632Apr 21 (Sat) Adelanto Free Dump Day Apr 21 (Sat) Barstow Free Dump Day/ Apr 23 (Mon) Big Bear Alpine Zoo DayAdelanto Stadium 12000 Stadium Way Shred Fest 900 South Ave H 8am-12pm Trip 43285 Goldmine Dr 11am-5pm 626-8am-1pm 760-246-2300 x3005 760-256-3531 620-1129Apr 21 (Sat) Healthy Spirit Festival HDCSL Apr 21 (Sat) VV Dog License, Vaccination Apr 24 (Tues) Transition Resource Fair18575 Corwin Rd. AV 9am-4 pm 760-242- Cline & Adoption Event VV City Hall 14343 for Parents of Students w/Disabilities Des-2302 Eckankar The Sound of the Soul Civic Dr 8am-12pm 760-995-5089 ert Mtn Ed Serv Ctr 17800 US Hwy 18 AVApr 21 (Sat) No Drugs America Hesperia Apr 21 (Sat) Comic Book You, Encore 5-7:30pm 760-843-3962 x217 Apr 26 (Thurs) The Parent Project Desert Mtn Ed Serv Ctr 17800 US Hwy 18 AV 5:30-8:30pm 760-843-3962 x217 Apr 26 (Thurs) Survivor/Caregiver Ice Cream Social Sun View Plaza 13010 Hes- peria Rd VV 6-7:30pm 760-887-3427 Apr 27,28 (Fri-Sat) Night of the Classics Art Show Encore Jr/Sr High School 16955 Lemon St Hesperia 7:30 pm 760-956-2632 May 1 (Tues) The Parent Project Desert Mtn Ed Serv Ctr 17800 US Hwy 18 AV 5:30-8:30pm 760-843-3962 x217 May 2 (Wed) Relay for Life Team Captain Mtg VV College 6-7pm 760-514-2721 May 3,4,5,6 (Thurs-Sun) Jeep Jamboree Big Bear Lake Village 530-333-2550 May 5 (Sat) Shred Fest & Mulch Give- away VV MRF 17000 Abbey Lane 8am- 12pm 760-955-8615 May 6 (Sun) Mother’s Day Shopping Event Wrightwood Comm Ctr 1275 Hwy 2 11:30am-3:30pm Facebook Page Gypsi Mama Events May 6,20 (Sun) Fresh Food Pantries Cen- ter Street Park 15413 Center St VV – 9am- 12pm Bring bags (First & Third Sundays) May 8 (Tues) The Parent Project Desert Mtn Ed Serv Ctr 17800 US Hwy 18 AV 5:30-8:30pm 760-843-3962 x217 May 11 (Fri) Burgerlicious VVAPL Cruise Night 21044 Bear Valley Rd AV 5-8pm 760-887-8770 May 12-13 (Sat-Sun) Barstow Relay for Life Barstow High School 430 S1st Ave 9am May 15 (Tues) The Parent Project Desert Mtn Ed Serv Ctr 17800 US Hwy 18 AV 5:30-8:30pm 760-843-3962 x217 May 16 (Wed) Relay for Life Team Cap- tain Mtg VV College 6-7pm 760-514-2721 May 19-20 (Sat-Sun) Relay for Life 18422 Bear Valley Rd VV 9am 760-514-2721 May 19 (Sat) Run in the Park Sunset Ridge 12808 Eucalyptus St. VV 7:30am 760-245-5551 May 22 (Tues) The Parent Project Desert Mtn Ed Serv Ctr 17800 US Hwy 18 AV 5:30-8:30pm 760-843-3962 x217 May 24-28 (Thurs-Mon) Grubstake Days Yucca Valley 760-365-6323 May 26 (Sat) Hesperia Pool Opens Lime Street Park 760-244-5488 May 26 (Sat) Grubstake Day Parade Yucca Valley 760-365-6323 May 28 (Mon) Pool Opens Doris Davies Park 16305 Hughes Rd VV 760-245-5551 May 29 (Tues) The Parent Project Desert Mtn Ed Serv Ctr 17800 US Hwy 18 AV 5:30-8:30pm 760-843-3962 x217APRIL 2018 • Local Kids Magazine • Facebook@ Local Kids Magazine • (760) 559-9402 • 5

How to Prepare Your Children for a Move Sooner or later, many families face the Even if the move means an improvement inprospect of moving. Disruptive as moving it. During times of transition, a parent’s moods family life, kids don’t always understandcan be for parents, the experience can be and attitudes can greatly affect kids, who may that and may be focused on the frighteningeven more traumatic for kids, who may not be looking for reassurance. aspects of the change.be a part of the decision to move and mightnot understand it. Discussing the Move With Kids Involving kids in the planning as No matter what the circumstances, the much as possible makes them feel like Kids can need some time and special most important way to prepare kids to move is participants in the house-hunting processattention during the transition. Try these to talk about it. or the search for a new school. This cantips to make the process less stressful for Try to give them as much information make the change feel less like it’s beingeveryone. about the move as soon as possible. Answer forced on them. questions completely and truthfully, and be re- Making the Decision to Move ceptive to both positive and negative reactions. If you’re moving across town, try to Many kids thrive on familiarity and take your kids to visit the new house (orroutine. So as you consider a move, weigh see it being built) and explore the newthe benefits of that change against the comfort neighborhood.that established surroundings, school, and social For distant moves, provide as much infor-life give your kids. mation as you can about the new home, city, If your family has recently dealt with a and state (or country). Access the Internet tomajor life change, such as divorce or death, learn about the community. Learn where kidsyou may want to postpone a move, if possible, can participate in favorite activities. See if ato give kids time to adjust. relative, friend, or even a real estate agent can The decision to move may be out of your take pictures of the new house and new schoolhands, perhaps due to a job transfer or finan- for your child.cial issues. Even if you’re not happy about themove, try to maintain a positive attitude about After Moving Day After the move, try to get your child’s roomAdvertise Your Real Estate Business in order before turning your attention to the rest of the house. Also, try to maintain your regular Call Donna Drover today to advertise schedule for meals and bedtime to give kids a your business to families in the sense of familiarity. When your child does start school, you Donna ilsocaanl HexigpherDieensceertdaardeav.ertising, may want to go along to meet as many teach- marketing, and media specialist. ers as possible or to introduce your child to the principal.We offer ads from as small as a business Set realistic expectations about the transi-card in our Agent & Affiliate businesses tion. Generally, teachers expect new kids to feel somewhat comfortable in their classes in about 6 directory, all the way to full page. weeks. Some kids need less time; others might Advertise your family-friendly listings! Donna Drover need more. Encourage your child or teen to keepDonna Drover, Real Estate Advertising Specialist up with old friends through phone calls, video(909) 331-2644 - Email: [email protected] chats, parent-approved social media, and other ways to stay connected. After the move, if you’re still concerned about your child’s transition, a family therapist might provide some helpful guidance.6 • APRIL 2018 • Local Kids Magazine • Facebook@ Local Kids Magazine • (760) 559-9402

Traveling with Kids? Avoid the Tantrums and Get PreparedReprinted from momondo.com, a free, independent global travel search site comparing billions of cheap flights, hotels & car hire deals No matter if it’s your first trip with your time rather than dashing through an airport.first child, or your fifth with your fifth, trav- • What could go wrong? Before going,eling with children will always be daunting.From what to pack to how to get there, it’s make a list of possibile scenarios and howrife with potential worries. Here are some you’d cope to be mentally prepared in case!of the top tips to prepare you! • Explain the journey - If your child • Just do it! While the idea of traveling is new to traveling, talk them through it:with children might be overwhelming, the What’s going to happen, like when to fastenmost important thing to remember is: it will their seatbelts and why. Most children thinkend. You will get there... and survive! flying is fun, so encourage the adventure! • Take it slow. You might be used to rush- • Keep calm. If your child chooses theing off the airplane and through the airport, worst possible time to turn into a screamingmaking use of all those secret shortcuts, but beast, take a deep breath and stay keep calm.those days are over. Sit back, let everyonerush around you, and just go with the flow. • Enjoy it. Leave lots of time, pack well,You’re not in charge anymore – enjoy it. make the travel time part of the journey. You’ll be OK, and enjoy yourselves! • Don’t overpack. Remember, almosteverything can be bought abroad, maybe ers don’t. A pool isnot be the same brands, but you’ll manage. perfect for little ones to splash around in. • Hotel or vacation rental? Hotels haveperks (room service, meals, babysitting), but • Baby carriagevacation rentals mean you can make it like vs. stroller vs. sling.home and prepare your own meals It’s a per- There’s no easy an-sonal choice, but one worth thinking about. swer! It depends on where you’re going. • Book wisely. For the hotel route, think Will the streets behard first. If you stayed there before and even and paved orloved it, think about it. Was your room up a have potholes or off-steep hill? Lots of steps? What was paradise roading? Will it befor just you two can easily be a nightmare extremely humid orwhen you’re pushing a stroller and a baby. fairly cool? A light stroller is easy, goes • Mark ‘em & track ‘em! Worried about right up to the gate;your child getting lost? Write your name and makes a temporaryphone number on their arm, so when they are bed for naps.found, you can be contacted easily. Or, investin a GPS tracking device & app, attached • Plan flights.to your child’s wrist or bag to follow them. Book flights around bedtime, and if a • Pool vs. sea. If you plan to stay by the connecting flight,beach, consider if there’s a pool as well. leave a plenty ofSome children love being in the sea, but oth- Call Today! (760) 596-4825 17189 Yuma St. #1, VictorvilleAPRIL 2018 • Local Kids Magazine • Facebook@ Local Kids Magazine • (760) 559-9402 • 7

Apple Valley Residents Enjoy Annual Bunny Run and Egg Hunt Saturday, March 31 was the daybefore Easter Sunday, and therefore the The 3-year-olds get ready to rock-n-roll! PHOTOS BY trina sivertsEaster Bunny was working overtime! eggs containing treats, but also are searching for that one “special” egg. The morning kicked off with a 5K One child in each age group won aor 10K Bunny Run, depending on your huge Easter basket full of goodies.stamina! Runners participated by age group,and everyone had a great time followingthe routes down residential streets. Following the fun run, the annualSharon Frazier Memorial Egg Huntwas held with the help of volunteersfrom the Apple Valley Optimist Club,Boy Scouts, and Apple Valley Recre-ation employees. Children 10 years old and young-er participated in a massive egg hunt,where they had fun picking up the A little sailor with Kids of all ages: Deanna, Bob, bunny ears. and Elijah at the Bunny Run.8 • APRIL 2018 • Local Kids Magazine • Facebook@ Local Kids Magazine • (760) 559-9402

Eggxtra Special Easter Egg Hunt Enjoyed By Attendees The second annual Eggxtra spe- out onto the field tocial needs family egg hunt was held gather eggs.on March 31 at Hesperia ChristianSchool. The event spon- sor was Thompson The event featured selfies with Family Plumb-the Easter bunny, face painting, ing, and put on by Simply Rockn’ It crafts, free hot Events. The Hespe- dogs, and more! ria Lions club was there to help out. Children all brought their own Other contribu- baskets, and dashed tors included Gods Helping Hands and Simply Rockn’ It a big thanks to Hes- Events executive di- peria Christian for rector Dana Hernandez hosting the event. announces the start of the egg hunt. Participating in the egg hunt. PHOTOS BY trina siverts This little boy cried, causing the Easter bunny to beAmerican Art & FrameFine Custom Picture Framing• Originals • Photographs • Posters •Limited Edition Prints • MemorabiliaEsFtirmeeates • Stitchery & Crafts • of1S0t0y0le’ss • Any Kind of Art or Decor •We only use the the finest materials in all of our framing workServing the local community since 198620601 Hwy 18, Apple Valley, CA 92307Thom Bond (760) 242-8002 OwnerAPRIL 2018 • Local Kids Magazine • Facebook@ Local Kids Magazine • (760) 559-9402 • 9

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Parade Of Pianos Concert Raises Scholarship Funds A benefit concert for Parade of Pianos PHOTO BY TRINA SIVERTS Parade of Pianos is a charitable programwas held on March 25 at the Center for Spiri- in the High Desert that provides subsidizedtual Living in Apple Valley. Anna Komorita plays and sings private music lessons for students interested “Summertime” by Gershwin. in learning how to play an instrument. High Anthony Freeman started off the event school seniors may also receive collegeby playing Amazing Grace on the bagpipes. scholarships for being involved in the pro- gram. Parade of Pianos founder Paul Starksthat over the past year three pianos were The organization also helps musiciansdonated to students, one student received a and students obtain temporary employment$50,000 scholarship to Baptist University, as well as distribute donated musical instru-and a Baby Grand piano was donated to High ments for those who cannot afford their ownDesert Center for the Arts in Victorville. instrument. Performances by studentsAnna Komori- The public can help this great projectta, Andrea Alegodo, Richard Apodaca, Win- in several ways: Donate an instrument, beston Chen, and Aria Madrid were featured. a business sponsor, volunteer your time, or make a financial donation through the High A variety of musical pieces included Desert Community Foundation at www.Beauty and the Beast by Menken, Waltz in hdcfoundation.org.B Minor by Chopin, and Moonlight Sonataby Beethoven, among others.Santa Fe Trading Company - A Family Tradition Visit the family owned and operated variety of Southwestern inspired décor, jew- sary to create your own beautifully paintedSanta Fe Trading Co. in Old Town on Route elry, yard & garden art and novelties, offers masterpiece. Partial proceeds from this event66 in Victorville and you are visiting history. a glimpse into the unique sense of adventure will go to the Purple Easel Relay for Life TeamIn the 1930’s the building that houses this and individual spirit of Santa Fe and Route 66. Apple Valley.unique shop used to be a gas station known for With that spirit in mind the shop hosts street-its ice cream freezer located under the canopy, fair events throughout the year. Coming May If you are ready for a fun and relaxedgreeting visitors on hot desert days. Once part 12 on Mother’s Day weekend there will be an afternoon join Santa Fe Trading Co, and theof a string of 23 filling stations located on Arts & Craft Show with original handcrafted Artisans Saturday, May 12, 10 AM to 4PM atSeventh Street the building still stands and is items from local Artisans, artwork and live 15464 7th Street in Victorville. You can visita testament to family tradition as the current music entertainment. Also being offered is an on line at www.santafetradingcompany.comowner is the grandson of the original owners opportunity to create your own unique gift or and like us at Facebook.com/sftcvvand is very involved in the historic business participate with Mom in Purple Easel’s Paintdistrict revitalization. Party. The guided paint session is $40 per The shop is opened from 10AM to 5PM person and includes all the supplies neces- everyday. Come find your treasure! Gift cards The shop which specializes in a wide and lay-away available. Shop and vendor space information call (760) 962-1290APRIL 2018 • Local Kids Magazine • Facebook@ Local Kids Magazine • (760) 559-9402 • 11

Apple Valley Library to Re-Open on April 28 The San Bernardino County Library drawing ticket for a chance to wininvites residents to the widely anticipated fantastic incentives! All activitiesGrand Reopening of the Newton T. Bass are free and open to all ages.Apple Valley Branch Library on Saturday, The Newton T. Bass AppleApril 28 at 10 a.m. Valley Branch Library is at 14901 Dale Evans Parkway. Join the community and local dignitaries The San Bernardino Countyfor the opening ceremony and ribbon cutting Library System is a dynamicas the doors to this greatly valued High Desert network of 32 branch librariesresource are reopened. that serves a diverse population over a vast geographic area. The “This will be an outstanding day for County library system strives toApple Valley,” said Board of Supervisors provide equal access to informa-Chairman Robert Lovingood, a resident of tion, technology, programs, andApple Valley. “This is a great town with great services for all people who callpeople and we are thanking them for their Newton T. Bass Apple Valley Branch Li- San Bernardino County home.patience and support with a greatly improvedlibrary.” solution that ultimately required the complete The library plays a key role in the removal, redesign and replacement of the roof achievement of the Countywide Vision by Following the ceremony, enjoy a morn- truss system. The County is excited to see this contributing to educational, cultural, anding of fun and activities for the whole family project come to completion and looks forward historical development of our County com-including a live DJ, face painting, crafts, give- to continuing to serve the community. munity.aways and appearances by Captain America This event is another opportunity to cel- For more information on the San Ber-and Princess Belle. Then take time to tour the ebrate and support the Countywide Vision’s nardino County library system, pleasenewly renovated library that houses all new literacy campaign, Vision2Read, http://cms. visit http://www.sbclib.org/ or call (909)public use computers, an automatic book re- sbcounty.gov/cao-vision/vision2read.aspx. 387-2220.turn sorter, new high-efficiently LED lighting, Visitors should bringa completely upgraded HVAC system, and their library cardmore than 25,000 new books and materials. as every 15 items checked out dur- This reopening comes after the comple- ing the event earnstion of an extensive retrofit of the previously visitors an awesomecompromised roof truss system, which forced inflatable hammerthe library to close in mid-2015 and relocate and an opportunityto a temporary location while work wasconducted. Over the course of the closedperiod the County worked diligently on a12 • APRIL 2018 • Local Kids Magazine • Facebook@ Local Kids Magazine • (760) 559-9402

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