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CELEBRATIONS
FACES + PLACES OF THE HD
DINGLE RANCH
APPLE VALLEY, CA
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APPLE VALLEY
Luz Observatory
Visit the Lewis Center for Educational Research for star gazing provided by the High Desert Astronomical Society (HiDAS) 20702 Thunderbird Rd Visit lewiscenter.org or call 760-486-1598 for dates and times
Concerts in the Courtyard
Enjoy local bands in an intimate setting at the Courtyard at Apple Valley Commons This outdoor patio is located next to Wing Stop and Round Table Pizza, as well as several other eateries. Bring your friends, grab some food, and enjoy music under the stars! It fills up fast, so bring your own chairs Concerts are every Thursday in May
Memorial Day Celebration
The Town of Apple Valley will host a Memorial Day Ceremony to remember and honor our local and national heroes. The event will be held from 8am12pm in Civic Center Park Local Community Leaders and Veterans will provide the welcoming address Town staff will adorn the amphitheater hill with U.S. flags and will have 300 small flags available for members of the community to plant in the park Community members will be able to write a message on a ribbon and tie it to
the flag which will be placed in the park
Overnight Pool Party
Bring the family out for a unique camping experience! Activities include dive-in movie, open swimming, games, in-water contests and food trucks. All participants must preregister at avrecreation org Civic Center Park Aquatics Center
Friday, June 14
Check-in 7pm Check-out 8am
Sunset Concert Series
Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy great music under the desert night sky! Food vendors and a beer garden will be available
Civic Center Park
Jun 6 - American Made Band (Country)
Jun 13 - Smokin’ Cobras (Rock/Soul)
Jun 20 - Phat Cat Swinger (Swing)
Jun 27 - Funky Hippeez (Disco) 6pm - 9pm
BARSTOW
Memorial Day Service
Memorial Day Service at Mt View Memorial Park on May 27. This service is hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Bill Collins Post 2143 Please join the City of Barstow, Ft Irwin National Training Center, the Marine Corp Logistics Base, and many others as they remember and honor
the U S military personnel who died while serving in the United States armed forces
Mt View Memorial Park
Monday, May 27 11am
Barstow Farmers Market
Join the City of Barstow for the community Farmers Market Shop local, buy local, support local 300 E Clark
Saturday, May 18 12pm - 4pm
BIG BEAR
Big Bear Farmers Market
Enjoy fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers all summer long when you shop arts, crafts, health products and a huge variety of collectibles at the Big Bear Farmers Market
Big Bear Convention Center
42900 Big Bear Blvd. Tuesdays 8:30am - 1pm
Discovery Center Events
Each weekend, the Big Bear Discovery Center hosts a variety of FREE events for kids and families to enjoy in each season
Explore storytimes on select Saturdays, pinecone bird feeder building on select Sundays and nature talks on select weekends.
Big Bear Discovery Center 5/16, 5/17, 5/18, 5/19, 5/23, 5/24, 5/25, 5/26, 5/30, 5/31
Live Music at Barrel 33
Nothing complements
good wine like good music! Stop by Barrel 33 for a pre-meal drink and relax to music by local musicians
Live music plays each Friday and Saturday Barrel 33
5/18, 5/24, 5/25, 5/26 5pm -8pm
Honky Tonk Weekends
Wyatt’s Grill and Saloon is truly the simple place where the good folks of Big Bear gather Join this friendly crew every Friday and Saturday (Saturdays are strictly country) for live music at 6 PM! Doors open at 4 PM and full restaurant and bar will be open. Admission is free.
Big Bear Convention Center
5/17, 5/18, 5/24, 5/25, 5/31 4pm - 10pm
Memorial Day 5k
The Memorial 5K Run in Big Bear Lake, California is a scenic and challenging run to commemorate Memorial Day With a lively Start/Finish in The Village of Big Bear Lake, this event features a difficult course with rolling hills that winds through mountain neighborhoods You'll be rewarded with fresh air, lake views, and the satisfaction of completing this challenging 5K! $55 Bartlett Parking Lot 5/27
6AM - Same Day Registration 7:45AM - Memorial Day
Commemoration
8AM - 5K Race Start 9AM - Awards Ceremony
HESPERIA
Hesperia Community Farmers Market
Enjoy shopping from small local businesses, local farmers, local food trucks and more Hesperia Civic Plaza Park 15833 Smoketree St Saturdays 10am - 3pm
VICTORVILLE
High Desert Farmers Market
Offering a variety of fresh foods and unique gifts Victor Valley College Lower Campus 18422 Bear Valley Rd. Every Thursday 8am - 12pm
Concerts in the Park
Grab your family and friends and join us for this free family-oriented event on select Fridays in June and July at Hook Park! 6/21 –Silver Lining
6/28 – Tania Y Su Nueva Era
7/12 – Acme Time Machine 7/19 – Southbound & Co
WRIGHTWOOD
Memorial Day Ceremony
Honor our fallen troops and join active duty members of the armed forces, veterans of all military branches, friends, and family at the Wrightwood Veterans’ Park Monday, May 27 11am
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Tucked away in the serene landscape of Apple Valley, CA, lies a hidden treasure known as Dingle Ranch. As you travel to Dingle Ranch you’ll find yourself immersed in a world of rustic charm and natural beauty.
Dingle Ranch is a family operated goat breeding mini ranch that has over 30 friendly goats on property! Schedule a guided tour through the ranch that includes a pony ride, goat milking, petting zoo, cowboy lunch and hay ride
21274 Santa Rosa Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92308
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The degrees and certificates found in the Health Science RAMPath provide students with techniques, strategies, knowledge and skills for a rewarding career as a health service professional
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FOOD + DRINK
APPLE VALLEY
Awake Juice Bar
Organic cold-pressed juices, salads, toasts and smoothie bowls
18855 Bear Valley Rd. #5
IG: awakejuicebar
760-614-2439
Halo Donuts
Serving a wide variety of donuts, smoothies, coffee and mochi donuts
19201 Bear Valley Rd
760-240-4085
Los Pollos Bros
Known for the best rotisserie chicken that is full of flavors and slow-roasted to perfection
12218 Apple Valley Rd.
IG: los pollos bros
760-961-2767
Mama Carpino's
Experience authentic Italian cuisine and indulge in a wide range of delectable dishes
22010 CA-18
IG: mamacarpinos
760-452-3299
Montecito Kitchen
New and delicious Mexican American restaurant serving a variety of your favorite items
12218 Apple Valley Rd
760-881-8847
Off The Grid Brewing Co.
Superior brewery providing quality beers all year round 13615 John Glenn Rd. Ste. A IG: otgbrew
760-247-5600
Oggi's Sports | Brewhouse | Pizza
Serving high-quality pizza, pasta, salads, beer, and even sports
19201 Bear Valley Rd
760-503-5656
Pizza Factory
Locally owned and operated
Hand-tossed pizza Dine-In, Curbside, To-Go, Pickup. 12275 Apple Valley Rd
IG: pizzafactoryofapplevalley
760-247-7477
Ruben's Mariscos and Mexican Grill
Delicious Mexican food and excellent service.
20779 Bear Valley Rd
IG: rubensmariscos
760-249-4111
Spirit River Cafe
Serves breakfast and lunch daily with a wide selection of menu items A local favorite is the biscuits and gravy
16020 Apple Valley Rd B4
FB: Spirit River Cafe
760-242-1400
Starbucks
Where coffee becomes an experience Serving signature roasts and light bites.
12218 Bear Valley Rd
18165 Highway 18
14880 Dale Evans Pkwy
Town's End Stillhouse and Grill
Highest quality of fresh ingredients presented in a consistent, artistic way
22020 Highway 18
IG: testillhouseandgrill
760-961-8696
Yogurtland
Ultimate self-serve frozen yogurt and ice cream
12218 Apple Valley Rd. 760-249-9984
BARSTOW
DiNapoli's Firehouse
Charming atmosphere that combines good eats and good drinks since 1994
1358 E Main St
IG: dinapolisfirehousebarstow
760-256-1094
Original Del Taco
The original Del Taco locations in Barstow where they serve the original Del Taco menu! 401 N First Ave
760-253-2641
1310 E Mountain View St. 760-256-8226
2871 Lenwood Rd.
760-256-2819
HESPERIA
Crumbl Cookies
The world's best cookies
12717 S Main St. Ste. 510 442-600-4754
D6 Pizza
Delivering excellence one pie at a time Homemade sauce and dough made daily Craft beers on tap
15555 Main St Ste D6
IG: d6pizza
760-948-8877
Don Reyes Airport Cafe
Enjoy the best Authentic Mexican food
17070 Summit Valley Rd
IG: hesperia airport cafe
760-615-0688
Italian Kitchen
Serving authentic Italian food since 1973
16409 Yucca St 760-244-7757
Jenny's Country Cookin
Serving excellent breakfast and lunch
11272 G Ave #6
760-947-5514
Jerry's Cafe
Serving breakfast and Lunch
Great quality homemade American and South of the Border food. 15555 Main St 760-995-4167
Juliano's Italian Restaurant
Serving authentic Italian food since 2004 12052 Hesperia Rd 760-949-0595
Los Pollos Bros
Slow roasted rotisserie chicken
15550 Main St A1
IG: los pollos bros 760-981-4325
Love Oasis Sushi
Serving great quality sushi at incredible prices
12719 Main St #400
IG: loveoasis.sushi 760-244-9608
Thai Lotus Restaurant
Basil chicken, pad thai noodles and drunken noodles
12027 Hesperia Rd
IG: thailotusrestaurant
760-949-9362
T N T's Cafe
Serving breakfast and lunch 7 days a week.
14767 Bear Valley Rd
IG: tnts cafe
760-947-3663
LUCERNE VALLEY
Cafe 247
A unique little food place with great food, bbq, cold beer and live music on the weekend
32866 Old Woman Springs Rd
760-248-6088
China House
Your stop for fresh Chinese cuisine Serving fresh, delicious, made-to-order Chinese food.
32716 CA-18
760-248-6646
ORO GRANDE
Cross Eyed Cow
Hip pizzeria making delicious pizzas made to order 19242 National Trails Hwy crosseyedcowpizza com 760-241-1987
PHELAN
My Hero Subs & Pub
Subs, salads, cold beer and infamous jalapeno poppers. 4190 Phelan Rd
IG: myherosubsandpub 760-241-1987
The Ranch Steakhouse
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts and hand crafted drinks Live entertainment every weekend 4264 Phelan Rd
IG: theranchsteakhousephelan ca 442-936-9111
VICTORVILLE
Captain's Grill
Local Baja inspired hot spot serving the High Desert's best variety of fish tacos and the
infamous potato taco
*Catering available 12748 Amargosa Rd #7
IG: captainsgrill 760-245-5555
Down Home Grill
Fresh-baked buns, grass-fed beef and in-house made thousand island 12120 Ridgecrest Rd #101 downhomegrill com 760-241-4663
Mediterranean Island Kebab Grill
Fresh Mediterranean food 14875 Bear Valley Rd IG: mediterraneanislandkebab 442-800-5228
PV's Fresh Grill & Tequila
Energetic cantina with full bar and live mariachis on weekends 11620 Amargosa Rd
IG: panchovillasrestaurants 760-981-1985
Tacos AL 100%
Specializing in tacos, burritos and other Mexican food favorites
*Catering available IG: tacosal100 15441 Anacapa Rd 442-242-77732
WRIGHTWOOD
Evergreen Cafe
A gem in the mountains 1269 Evergreen Rd. 760-249-6393
Village Grind
Cozy coffee shop offering breakfast, lunch and dinner 6020 Park Ave 760-249-5501
Wrightwood Brew Co
Great sandwiches and local brew with an amazing mountain view 1257 Apple Ave 760-488-3163
The Yodeler
A local favorite offering homemade pizza and burgers. 6046 Park Dr 760-276-3987
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ERGECONCI
IMPORTANT
PHONENUMBERS
Emergency:911
Fire/MedicalAssistance
AppleValley;760-247-7618
Hesperia;760-243-8595
Victorville;760-955-3194
SBCounty;909-387-5974
AAA(AutomobileClubofSouthern California):800-222-4357
AMR;760-245-7051
FIREDEPARTMENT
Adelanto;760-246-3331
AppleValley;760-247-7618
BigBear;909-866-7566
Hesperia;760-949-5506
LucerneValley;760-248-7322
Phelan;760-868-4728
Victorville;760-955-3191
Wrightwood;760-249-3206
SHERIFF/POLICE
Adelanto;760-552-6800
AppleValley;760-240-7400
Barstow;760-256-4838
BigBear;909-866-0100
Hesperia;760-947-1500
LucerneValley;760-248-7655
Phelan;760-995-8781
Victorville;760-241-2911
Wrightwood;760-995-8781
HOSPITALS
BarstowCommunity Hospital
820EastMountainViewSt
760-256-1761
DesertValleyHospital
16850BearValleyRd 760-241-8000
St.MaryMedicalCenter 18300Highway18 760-946-6667
VictorValleyGlobal 15248EleventhSt
760-245-8691
MEDICALGROUP
URGENTCARE
ChoiceMedicalGroup
760-242-7777
ImpactUrgentCare
760-998-3550
HEALTH&WELLNESS
Bj'sHealthFoods
Offeringawiderangeof organicproduce,gluten-free itemsandnatural supplements
AV21825OuterHwy18
VV12125BalsamRd
EvolutionCycleBar
Premiumcyclebar. 12401HesperiaRd #2 evolutioncyclebarcom 442-255-4066
FreedomFitness
TheHighDesert'sbestfamily friendlyfitnesscenter 15850AppleValleyRd #122 freedomfitnesshd.com 760-242-6400
RhythmStudioFitness
Inperson&onlinefitness
Spin,hotyoga,boxing, strengthandmore 12209HesperiaRd Ste K rhythmstudiosfitness 760-596-0087
Hangar18IndoorClimbing Gym
Theperfectspotforanyone fromfirst-timeclimberslooking forafunafternoonoragreat date-nightadventure 15315CholameRd Ste D 442-327-9200
PLAY&RECREATION
AppleValleyGolfCourse
TheAppleValleyGolfCourse isknownforhavingthebest greensintheHighDesert AV15200RancheriasRd applevalleygolfcom 760-242-3125
AshwoodGolfCourse
Ameticulouslymaintained27holegolfexperiencethat windsthroughbeautifulvistas andsceneryuniqueto California’sHighDesert AV10885AppleValleyRd ashwoodgolfcom 760-240-1800
GetAirTrampolinePark
Wall-to-walltrampolines,foam pits,ninjaobstaclesand dodgeball
12410AmargosaRd
760-205-0578
GreenTreeGolfCourse
Thepar-72GreenTreeGolf Courseoffersabudgetfriendlygameofgolf. 14144GreenTreeBlvd victorvillegolfcom 760-245-4860
HesperiaGolf&Country Club
FormerPGATourStopand classicgolfcoursethatoffers playersluxuriantfairwaysand greensandlegendaryholesto conquer H17970BangorAve hesperiagolfclubcom 760-244-9301
Scandia
Family-friendlyamusement parkwithmini-golf,go-karts andmore.
12627MariposaRd. 760-241-3008
TomahawkAxeThrowing HighDesert'spremierindoor axethrowingvenueforall occasions
15850AppleValleyRd #101 760-614-2627
HOME&SERVICE
BugGuyswithTies
#1pestcontrolservingtheHigh Desert bugguyswithtiescom
760-953-5852
CisnerosPlumbing
Bigenoughtogetthework done,smallenoughtocare. 855gotclog.com
855-468-2564
ThompsonFamilyPlumbing
TheHighDesert'sbestfamily friendlyfitnesscenter
15850AppleValleyRd #122
760-242-6400
STAY
AppleValleyHotel&Lodge
19599CA-18 AppleValley applevalleyhotelbusinesssite
760-615-0351
HawthorneSuites
11750DuniaRd Victorville wyndhamhotelscom
760-949-4700
HiltonGardenInn
12603MariposaRd Victorville hiltoncom 760-952-1200
HolidayInn 15494PalmdaleRdVictorville ihgcom
760-245-6565
HolidayInnExpress&Suites
9750KeyPointeAve.Hesperia ihgcom 760-244-7674
Home2Suites 12792AmargosaRd Victorville hiltoncom 760-843-2600
PHOTO/VIDEO
BE360PhotoBooth
Premier360ºPhotoBooth rentalservingtheHD Bookat be360photoboothcom
IG@be360photobooth
ChristaMortimorePhoto Creatinganunforgettablefun experiencewhilecapturing genuineconnections.
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ProFloDJServices Clean&affordablemusicfor anyoccasion
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VisionbyPreston
Videographer&Photographer Alwaysaimingtoexceed expectationsinvideographyor photography.
IG@visionbypreston
MUSEUM
VictorValleyMuseum 11873AppleValleyRd sbcountygov 760-995-8770
RESOURCES
HighDesertCommunity Foundation
HighDesertCommunity Foundationpromotes philanthropybyconnecting peoplewhocarewithcauses thatmatter 760-242-8877
GreatHighDesertChamber ofCommerce
Tosupportandsustaina thrivingregionalbusiness community 15428CivicDr #310 Victorville,CA92392 (760)245-6506
MourningSunChildren's Foundation
Existstohelpservetheunique needsofchildren,teensand theirfamiliesstrugglingwith griefandloss 21812USHwy18 AppleValley,CA92307 760-221-6181
BREWERIES/SOCIAL
OfftheGridBrewery Superiorbreweryproviding qualitybeersallyeararound 13615JohnGlennRd Ste A otgbrewcom 760-247-5600
OakHillsBrewingCo. Hand-craftedbeerorsodaat theHighDesert’soriginalcraft brewery 12221PoplarSt Hesperia oakhillsbrewingcocom 760-244-8278
HEALTHCARE
AppleValleySmiles DentistryandOrthodontics 12218AppleValleyRd 760-300-3678
Children'sChoiceDental 17180BearValleyRd 760-614-2795
Dr.Shin'sDentalOffice 17100BearValleyRd 760-245-7083
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