SUMMERWIND TO HOLD VALENTINE'S DAY DANCE.

Byline: JOANNE PEPIAK

PALMDALE - Summerwind Elementary School will hold a Valentine's Day dance for parents and other adults from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 10 in the campus auditorium at 39060 Summerwind Drive.

The event, slated as one of numerous fund-raisers for the fifth-grade science camp, is also intended as a goodwill gesture and "thank you" to Summerwind families and the public for their continued support, Principal Mike Ohren said.

"We try to do things enjoyable for the community - where people won't just want to grab a beef stick and hide in the closet," Ohren said.

Tickets, available at the door or in advance by dropping by the school office, are $10 a couple or $5 for singles.

Ohren encourages dancegoers to buy tickets early so refreshment coordinators know about how many people to expect.

Snacks such as cake and cookies and beverages such as coffee, punch and hot chocolate will be served, Ohren said.

Local disc jockey "Dave the Wave" Garay will provide music for the dance, he said.

For more information, call Summerwind at 947-3863 and ask for Ohren or secretary Sheila Bigby.

PALMDALE - Palmdale High School Band Boosters have announced a change in location for the Feb. 17 "Las Vegas Casino Night."

The event, previously scheduled to be held at the Palmdale Senior Citizen Center, will now be at the National Guard Armory at 38315 30th St. E. from 7 to 11 p.m., booster President Dan Lintemoot said.

Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door and participants must be 18 or over to attend.

For advance tickets, call Lintemoot at 947-0930 or Cindy Lintemoot at PHS, 273-3181.

Proceeds from the evening of mock casino games played for fun and prizes will help cover food, lodging and other travel expenses for the Falcon Band and Pageantry Corps' May 1 through May 5 competition in Orlando, Lintemoot said.

In addition, boosters will hold a trading card and comic show March 9 and March 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the campus cafeteria, 2137 E. Ave. R.

About 30 vendors are expected to be on hand for the fund-raiser and booth space is still available at $30 for one day or $50 for both days.

Anyone interested in renting space to sell cards and comic books can contact the Lintemoots.

LANCASTER - Westside Union School District officials are seeking parents and local community members interested in serving on several committees.

Committees now being formed include housing/facilities, which will examine districtwide classroom space and personnel needs; safety; alternative education, which will examine options for middle school students unsuccessful in the regular program; school calendar; and a fiscal committee, which will examine and discuss data about budget developments, administrative secretary Suzanne Banks said.

All committees will begin meeting soon on a regular basis at times and dates yet to be determined, but volunteers should expect to commit to about six hours each month to the effort, Banks said.

The district encompasses nine schools, including Joe Walker and Hillview middle schools, housing sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders, the kindergarten through eighth-grade Del Sur School and seven kindergarten through fifth-grade campuses, Banks said.

Anyone interested in joining one of the committees can write to Westside Union School District, 46809 70th St. W., Lancaster, CA. 93536.