REASONS TO COME TO A.V.Byline: Daily News PALMDALE - Family activities will abound this weekend in the Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley . Edwards Air Force Base Edwards Air Force Base, U.S. military installation, 301,000 acres (121,805 hectares), S Calif., NE of Lancaster; est. 1933. It is one of the largest air force bases in the United States and has the world's longest runway. will host its annual air show from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. Flight demonstrations will begin at 9 a.m. The Air Force Thunderbirds precision flight team will fly at 3 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 p.m. Sunday. On display: the Global Hawk and Predator unmanned reconnaissance planes, the F-117 stealth fighter, CH-46 and CH-53 Marine Corps helicopters, Korean War-era MiG and F-86 jets, and P-51 Mustang and Japanese Zero fighters from World War II. Visitors should bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit on, plus hats and sunblock sunblock Public health An opaque substance, usually formulated from zinc or titanium oxides, designed to completely prevent solar radiation from reaching the skin. See SPF rating. Cf Sunscreen. , base officials said. To reach the base, go north on the Antelope Valley Freeway The Antelope Valley Freeway is a freeway in Los Angeles and Kern counties in southern California. It is signed as California State Highway 14 along its length. It connects Greater Los Angeles to the rapidly developing Antelope Valley. to the Rosamond Boulevard exit. Turn right. A second entrance is off Highway 58 east of Mojave. These are the only gates that will be open. United Way of Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , Antelope Valley Region, will host its annual Day of Caring volunteer-work effort from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. A kick-off rally will be held from 8 to 8:30 a.m. at the Antelope Valley Boys & Girls Club Girls Club is a 2002 American television series created by David E. Kelley, who was also it's producer and executive producer. Only two out of a total of thirteen episodes created were broadcast on Fox Television in the United States and Global Television in Canada. , 816 E. Ave. Q-6, Palmdale. Then volunteers will disperse to the sites of various charities to spackle, paint, weed, do planting and repair the facilities. Antelope Valley Hospital's first Cystic Fibrosis cystic fibrosis (sĭs`tĭk fībrō`sĭs), inherited disorder of the exocrine glands (see gland), affecting children and young people; median survival is 25 years in females and 30 years in males. Walk will be held Saturday on the hospital campus, 1600 W. Ave. J. The 5K walk, which raises money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) is a non-profit organization in the United States established to provide the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis. The Foundation provides information about cystic fibrosis (CF) and finances CF research that aims to improve the , will begin at 8 a.m. Anyone is welcome to walk, but walkers who collect pledges of more than $25 will receive a Cystic Fibrosis Walk T-shirt and a goody bag. All funds raised from the event will go directly to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for research and education. For more information or to register for the walk, call (661) 726-6699. Family Fun Day, sponsored by the dealers of the Lancaster Auto Mall, will offer free family activities Sunday at locations around the valley. A children's carnival for ages 2 to 10 will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lancaster Auto Mall, 10th Street West and Avenue K-8. Funland USA on Avenue P-4 at Trade Center Drive in Palmdale will offer golf and rides from 9 a.m. to noon. Holiday Skating Rink on 23rd Street West north of Avenue I will be open from 8 a.m. to noon. Kid's Time Children's Museum on Lancaster Boulevard will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cinemark Movies 12 on Palmdale Boulevard at 22nd Street East is offering free movies from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The A.V. Sports Center on Valley Central Way near Lancaster Municipal Stadium will offer open skating from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
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