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June 6, 2024
From the Mayor's Desk
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Dear Lancaster Community,
As we welcome June with open arms, I am excited to share with you the exciting programs and events happening across our vibrant City. Our summer programming is sure to offer fun for the whole family all season long. Mark your calendars and join us this Friday, June 7 as the Lancaster Community Center hosts their Summer Kickoff event. Let's make the most of this summer together, celebrating our community spirit and creating lasting memories.
Sincerely,
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Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Come meet adorable pets and find your perfect match at Lancaster Animal Care Center's Paws and Partners adoption event!
Bring your loved ones and make a difference in the lives of these wonderful animals. Pull fees will be waived, so make the most of this exciting opportunity to bring your forever friend home!
Date: June 9, 2024
Time: 11 AM - 5 PM
Location: 5210 W. Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536
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Your input is crucial, especially if you live in or visit the following areas often! Help shape the future of Lancaster by taking our surveys.
Amargosa Creek Connector Survey
- Affected Area: Amargosa Creek Corridor alongside State Route 14, between Avenues H-8 and J
- What: This project will transform an underutilized pathway along State Route 14 into a 2-mile multimodal trail focused on public art, community engagement, and placemaking.
- Who: If you live near Avenues H-8 to J, your input is vital!
Challenger Way Corridor Survey
- Affected Area: Challenger Way from E Avenue I in the north to E Avenue K-12 in the south
- What: Challenger Way is set to undergo transformative changes, making it safer and more inviting for all users.
- Who: If you're in the area of E Avenue I to E Avenue K-12, your feedback is essential.
Prime Desert Woodland Preserve Survey
- Affected Area: PDW from the west and east side of 35th St. and both sides of W Ave K-8.
- What: This project will construct two 1/2 mile segments of meandering, landscaped, active transportation pathways, upgraded buffered bike lanes, and a new traffic-calming roundabout that will provide a context-sensitive pathway for all travel modes into the PDWP.
- Who: Students and families from nearby Nancy Cory Elementary, Miller Elementary, and Endeavour Middle School are encouraged to take this survey.
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Lane Closures on SR-14 AV Freeway. Here’s what you need to know:
Closure Schedule:
- Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 7
- Nightly 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Northbound SR-14 Avenue N to Avenue K
Caltrans has issued these closures for essential pavement replacement and shoulder work to enhance ride quality and extend the life of the lanes by at least 40 years. Residents and local businesses near the freeway may experience noise, vibrations, and grinding due to construction activities. Please use alternate routes to avoid delays. For real-time traffic information, visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov.
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Juneteenth's Jam-Packed Lineup! | |
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Legendary R&B hip hop queen Michel’le will be performing at our Juneteenth celebration. Join us as we honor the legacy of Black Wall Street on Sunday, June 16 at Sgt. Steve Owen Memorial Park. Bring your family for a day full of culture with live music, skating, a car show, and more!
Stay tuned for more details on our page or visit www.cityoflancasterca.gov/juneteenth.
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We’re celebrating Parks Make Life Better Month with fun activities for the whole family. Save these dates now to join us weekly from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting on July 8!
- July 8 to July 11 – Once Upon a Park @ Tierra Bonita Park
- July 15 to July 18 – Around the World @ Skytower Park July 22 to July 25 – Super Heroes @ Jane Reynolds Park
- July 29 to August 1 – Bubble Mania @ Mariposa Park
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We’re looking for local businesses to join us at the 2024 Summer Block Party on June 29 as a FRIENDOR! We’ve got live music, a beer garden, and a drone light show, but a party is only as good as the food.
Click here to fill out the Vendor Application and be the talk of the event, grow your business, and treat our community to your yummy creations!
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Make Summer ‘24 unforgettable for your little ones. The Lancaster Community Center is excited to bring you a wide variety of awesome new enrichment classes, including:
- LEGO Robotics – Introduce your child to math engineering and sciences through "hands-on, mind-on" activities.
- Boss Kids Braiding Academy – Students will master various braiding techniques and hone their skills on mannequin heads, making every class a hands-on, creative adventure.
- Raspberry Pi – Students will program and create their own working Super Nintendo video game emulator using a Raspberry Pi, learning to "dump" files from old SNES cartridges and load them onto their emulator for endless personal gaming fun!
Some classes begin in June, so don’t wait to sign up! Visit www.cityoflancasterca.gov/activities to enroll now. Let’s make this summer full of fun and learning!
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What time is it? It’s summertime. It’s our vacation, and the LCC Summer Bash is here! Join us for Lancaster Community Center’s summer kick-off on June 7 to enjoy fun activities for everyone. School’s almost out, so scream and shout with us! Register for FREE today at www.cityoflancasterca.gov/lcc.
Get ready for
- Music
- Games
- Delicious food
- Jumpers
- +more
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