Holiday concert and art show on Dec. 8
“A Winter Celebration of the Arts” will be held on Monday, Dec. 8 in the Lucerne Valley High School Byran L. Walker Gymnasium. The event is presented by the Lucerne Valley Middle and High School’s music and art departments and catered by the R.O.P. Restaurant Occupation and Baking classes.
The event will begin with hors d’oeuvre’s and a student art exhibit and sale from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Musical performances featuring solo and group will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Mrs. Spillman will be providing food, and admission is free.
Senior Swap
Meet Dec. 5-7
Many vendors are already signed up and more expected for the Lucerne Valley Senior Citizens Swap Meet in December. You can count on seeing antiques, military memorabilia, tools, knives, dolls, comic books, western items, ammo, belt buckles, jewelry, plus all those other treasures you didn’t know you needed until you see them!
The Swap Meet will be December 5–7 at the Senior Center, 10431 Allen Way, Lucerne Valley (behind the Library). Doors will open Friday from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m., On the weekend the doors open at 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday and 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. Food will be available all three days. No entry fee.
There is still room for vendors. Booth fees for the three days are $20.00 for inside and $15.00 for outside. For a vendor’s application or further information call 760 248-6001.
Toy sign ups have moved to Senior Center
The toy sign up location has been changed from the Lucerne Valley Chamber of Commerce to the Lucerne Valley Senior Center.
The Senior Center is located behind the library at 10431 Allen Way.
The sign up location at Lucerne Valley Elementary School remains the same.
You must be a current resident of Lucerne Valley. Also needed is current proof of residency. It is required. No proof, no toys.
Sign up is from Dec. 2 until Dec. 18. No exceptions.
Lucerne Valley Youth Project seeks donations
The Lucerne Valley Youth Program is gearing up for the holidays and inviting the community to donate to its annual teen backpack gift program.
Donors are encouraged to give items, or money, to the organization, which provides already filled backpacks to more than 100 teenagers ages 13-17.
The Lucerne Valley Youth Program will begin accepting backpack applications on Nov. 17 with the application period ending on Dec. 15. Hardwick expects the backpack giveaway to be held on Dec. 20.
Applications will be available at the Lucerne Valley Chamber of Commerce office.
For more information, call Pam Hardwick at 760-684-3382.
What’s Happening submissions
Any not-for-profit group or organization in Lucerne Valley is welcome to submit a What’s Happening brief to the Leader. The preferred method is by email at editor@lucernevalleyleader.com. Submissions may also be faxed to 760-248-2042 or mailed to What’s Happening, Lucerne Valley Leader, P.O. Box 299, Lucerne Valley, CA.