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2nd Annual Spring into Action Scavenger Hunt and Resource Fair

The Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Spring into Action Scavenger Hunt and Resource Fair. The Spring into Action event aims to unite over twenty agencies, providing resources for San Bernardino County’s families and communities. Child Support professionals will be onsite to help San Bernardino County residents open a new child support case, negotiate a license release and answer any case specific questions. Children will have the opportunity to participate in a scavenger hunt and win prizes.

To meet the county’s families where they are, DCSS will have the Spring into Action Scavenger Hunt and Resource Fair in two locations on different dates. Mark your calendars – Victorville on April 13, 2024, and Loma Linda on April 20, 2024 – both events are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“Any event, but especially the Spring into Action event, is a way for our department to show the community that we are reinventing the way we provide services. We don’t just care about child support needs, we want to make as many resources available by connecting the community to other organizations,” said Child Support Specialist Nancy Loza.

For more information, please visit https://childsupport.sbcounty.gov/.

For more information about the event, please visit https://childsupport.sbcounty.gov/events/

County Museum celebrates Earth Day with planet-friendly activities

Get inspired, take action, be part of the green revolution on Earth Day! Join us on Saturday, April 20 at the San Bernardino County Museum for a full day of planet-friendly activities.

The San Bernardino County Museum, in partnership with the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District, is excited to welcome renowned photographer, speaker and community scientist Krystle Hickman to speak on the topics of melittology, community science and photography as a tool for scientific discovery and ecosystem resilience.

The day will be buzzing with excitement as Hickman takes us on a journey to a deeper appreciation and understanding of nature’s charismatic creatures, native bees. Through her stunning macro photography, you will learn what makes them so special and recognize the signs of a healthy garden.

Following her presentation, visitors will have a chance to tour the museum’s water-wise garden with Hickman to try their hand at scientific photography and learn how to upload their observations for this years’ City Nature Challenge project on the iNaturalist app. She will share tips for photographing native bees for ID in your own backyard, city parks, or nature preserves with a camera or cell phone. Topics will include basic camera settings, how to use the histogram, and advice for choosing a lens. Visitors are encouraged to bring their cameras and cell phones! Those who participate will have the opportunity to win one of seven Hickman’s Native Bees of the Western United States flashcard decks, featuring her photography.

The fun continues in the afternoon where visitors will have the opportunity to learn how to make seed bombs with native plant seeds (while supplies last) and hang out with Curator of Integrated Biology, Mackenzie Kirchner-Smith, who will be outdoors in our courtyard talking about citizen science and teaching visitors how to use the iNaturalist app to document the wildlife in our local region.

The San Bernardino County Museum is located at 2024 Orange Tree Lane, at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Children five and under and Museum Foundation members are admitted free. Parking is free and the museum is accessible to people with disabilities.

The San Bernardino County Museum’s exhibits of regional, cultural and natural history and the Museum’s other exciting events and programs reflect the effort by the Board of Supervisors to achieve the Countywide Vision by celebrating arts, culture and education in the county, creating quality of life for residents and visitors.

For more information, visit https://museum.sbcounty.gov/events/ or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

Regional Parks celebrates Earth Day

Join Regional Parks at Cucamonga-Guasti and Prado Regional Park on Sunday, April 21 to celebrate Earth Day with arts & crafts. We will be at Prado from 10 a.m. to noon and Cucamonga-Guasti from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10 per vehicle and free for those camping at Prado. Prado is located at 16700 S. Euclid Ave. in Chino. Cucamonga-Guasti is located at 800 N. Archibald Ave. in Ontario. Free with admission while supplies last. All ages are welcome. Leashed pets are welcome too! For more information on Regional Parks, visit parks.sbcounty.gov.

Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month symposium – protecting our children, taking a stand

Join the Children’s Network in April as we observe Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month.

Every child deserves a safe and nurturing environment free from abuse. This month, let’s come together to raise awareness and take action to prevent child abuse in all its forms.

The Children’s Network is hosting two Child Abuse Prevention symposiums that you won’t want to miss. The symposium will focus on crucial topics such as prevention efforts, addressing sexual child abuse and providing resources for those impacted. Sign up for the event on April 16 in San Bernardino at https://tinyurl.com/2p82sbzc and on April 23 in the High Desert at https://tinyurl.com/3pktnhad .

Together, we can make a difference and create a safer world for our children. Spread the word, share this article and flyer, and let’s work towards a future where every child is protected and thriving.

Regional Parks, Library hosts stargazing event with retired NASA Astronaut José Hernández

Regional Parks and the County Library are excited to host our first Stargazing Party event at Mojave River Forks on Saturday, April 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. Join us and meet our special guest speaker, retired NASA Astronaut Josè Hernández, depicted in the movie, ‘A Million Miles Away.’

The Library Adventure Mobile Bus will be onsite as well as arts aand crafts tables, telescopes and open space for sky viewing. We will have a campfire for making s’mores and a hot cocoa station, while supplies last. We encourage visitors to bring their own telescope or binoculars too!

Mojave River Forks is a campground, and we recommend dressing appropriately for the event. Bring your own chairs, blankets and coolers as well. Leashed pets are welcome. Due to limited Wi-Fi at the campground, we are accepting cash or prepaid admission only. To prepay online, scan the QR code or visit www.sbcountyparks.com and click on the “Activities!” button at the top.

Mojave River Forks Regional Park is located at 17891 CA 173 in Hesperia. Click on the Google map location maps.app.goo.gl/11evTFjdHCNjb1sG8.

For more information on Regional Parks or our campgrounds, visit parks.sbcounty.gov. For more information on our County Library branches, visit sbclib.org.

Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo to host Bowling For the Zoo

The Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo (FOBBAZ) and the Big Bear Alpine Zoo are hosting “Bowling for the Zoo” to raise funds for supporting the wild animals that call the Big Bear Alpine Zoo home on Sunday, April 28, at the Bowling Barn in Big Bear Lake Village.

The Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo (FOBBAZ) was created in 1989 as a 501(C3) non-profit fundraising organization to support the zoo. The Friends assist the zoo and their volunteer work covers a wide range of activities to enhance the guest experience, while providing funds for medical, dental and enrichment projects to better the lives of the animals in residence at the zoo.

We encourage our county neighbors and all who love animals to participate in helping us meet our goal of raising $8,000 for the Big Bear Alpine Zoo by:

• Joining a Bowling Team – Gather a group of five members and contribute $100 per person to form a team. There will be 16 team slots available.

• Cash Donations – Your cash contribution in any amount would be greatly appreciated and is tax deductible. Please make checks payable to: Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo.

• Donate Goods and Services – We’re accepting items such as gift cards, gift certificates or services for the raffle and silent auction.

All proceeds from this fundraiser will be utilized by FOBBAZ to further their mission of education and support for the Big Bear Alpine Zoo.

The Big Bear Alpine Zoo serves as a rehabilitation facility for injured, orphaned and imprinted wild animals, providing temporary care during their healing process and a permanent home for those unable to survive in the wild.

To learn more about San Bernardino County’s Big Bear Alpine Zoo visit our website at bigbearzoo.org. We also encourage you to visit, like, and share the zoo’s Instagram and Facebook page.

Regional Parks hosts Mother’s Day crafts events

Regional Parks invites you to celebrate mom during our arts and crafts events at Mojave Narrows and Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Parks on Sunday, May 5. Mojave Narrows will be hosting arts and crafts from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Guasti will be hosting arts and crafts from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Get ahead of Mother’s Day and bring the family to create something special for mom at no cost. All supplies are provided while they last. Admission is $10 per vehicle and is free for those camping with us at Mojave Narrows. All ages welcome. Leashed pets are welcome too!

Mojave Narrows is located at 18000 Yates Rd. in Victorville. Cucamonga-Guasti is located at 800 N. Archibald Ave. in Ontario. For more information on Regional Parks, visit parks.sbcounty.gov. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to get the latest news on our events.

Stimulate your imagination with Second Saturdays at Victor Valley Museum

Families can enjoy on-site themed art projects every month with Second Saturdaysat the Victor Valley Museum (VVM) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

2024 Second Saturdays schedule:

May 11
June 8
July 13
Aug. 10
Sept. 14
Oct. 12
Nov. 9
Dec. 14

VVM is located at 11873 Apple Valley Road in Apple Valley. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military/senior), $7 (student), and $5 (children ages 6 to 12). Children 5 and under and museum members are free. Parking is free and the museum is accessible to persons with disabilities. For more information, visit museum.sbcounty.gov/events.

VVM’s exhibits of regional, cultural and natural history and the museum’s other exciting events and programs reflect the effort by the Board of Supervisors to achieve the Countywide Vision by celebrating arts, culture, and education in the county, creating quality of life for residents and visitors.

9th Annual Bucky Ball celebrates the County Museum’s mission of public service and education

The San Bernardino County Museum Foundation announced its 9^th Annual Bucky Ball Gala taking place on the evening of Saturday, May 18, 2024. The in-person gala will feature the opening of the exhibit, Holding History: 50 Years in Redlands.

This exhibit explores the evolution of the County Museum from its founding to now, with a special emphasis on the relationship between the institution and its community partners over the last 50 years.

The Foundation is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports the San Bernardino County Museum in Redlands and its branches, including the Victor Valley Museum in Apple Valley. The fundraising event supports the museum’s mission of developing appreciation and sparking curiosity in regional cultural arts, history, and natural and earth sciences through exhibits and educational programming.

This year, the lively event will be held in the outdoor courtyard of the San Bernardino County Museum where guests will be able to connect and engage in conversations celebrating the Museum’s service to Inland Empire families and support for increasing the number of youths pursuing art and science education and careers. As in the past, the event will include music, cocktails, live and silent auctions, dinner, and a program.

The 2024 Bucky Ball will also honor three regional partners with the Good Egg Award. The Good Egg Award recipients have been exceptional partners of the Foundation by supporting its efforts to assist the museum in increasing their impact in our region.

As the largest cultural and natural history center in the region, the San Bernardino County Museum plays a vital role in our children’s education. Named in honor of the science innovation of Buckminster Fuller, an engineer, poet, and environmentalist, the Foundation’s Bucky Ball event highlights the mission of the museum, as well as the museum’s iconic architectural dome, inspired by Fuller’s geodesic domes, and visible from Interstate 10 since 1974.

“This is our most important event of the year. The support the Foundation raises at the Bucky Ball provides vital resources for the Museum and ensures they can meet the educational needs of our region,” shared Brandon Mulder, the foundation’s executive director.

Museum Director David Myers said, “We are grateful to benefit from the fundraising efforts of the San Bernardino County Museum Foundation. This long-standing partnership is a key part of the Museum’s ability to develop excellent exhibits and programming. I look forward to a successful 2024 Bucky Ball and thank all the donors that appreciate the meaningful service the Museum provides the community.”

Guests are encouraged to fill out an interest form if they would like to attend. Tickets are $150 per person, $125 for members. A non-member table for ten can be purchased for $1,500 or $1,250 for members. Guests who are unable to attend are encouraged to consider donating or becoming a sponsor. Sponsorship opportunities include a $15,000 Presenting Sponsor, $10,000 Titanium Sponsor, $5,000 Platinum Sponsor, $2,500 Gold Sponsor, $1,000 Silver Sponsor, and $500 Copper Sponsor. For more information on attending, donating or sponsoring, visit the San Bernardino County Museum Foundation’s website or call (909) 798-8626.

ARMC to hold annual 5K Walk/Run and resource fair

Join Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) for a free 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, May 4. Come out and enjoy a healthy day with the community. The ARMC 5K Walk/Run aims to encourage exercise while also promoting the services that San Bernardino County and ARMC offers to the community. Everyone is welcome!

Participants can register online at https://register.chronotrack.com/r/78732 (please note that the link may take a few seconds to load). The walk/run starts at 8:30 a.m. The race will take place at ARMC located at 400 N. Pepper Ave. in Colton.

Regional Parks hiring lifeguards, pool managers for 2024 swim season

Build skills and valuable teamwork experience working outdoors as a lifeguard or pool manager at Glen Helen or Yucaipa Regional Parks swim facilities. The 2024 swim season begins Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Starting salaries for lifeguards begin at $17/hr. and pool managers start at $21/hr. These positions are responsible for protecting the public against accidents in the swim facilities, administering first aid/CPR if an accident should occur and maintaining and operating the pool, waterslides, and park equipment. Lifeguard and/or CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are required at the time of hire. Reimbursements for certifications may be provided by Regional Parks. Scan the QR code to apply or visit sbcounty.gov/jobs.

Additional County Update News – April 18, 2024