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Announcements November 2025
| Palmdale Art Contest: Bytes and Bloom, a Celebration of Technology and Expression |
The City of Palmdale is excited to announce its Digital Art Contest, Bytes and Blooms. This year’s theme, “Let Creativity Bloom in Every Byte”, merges technology with nature and showcases how innovation and sustainability can coexist.
All digital artists are invited to participate, and five prizes, one per age group, are up for grabs. The grand prize is a free laptop with a drawing tablet or an iPad Air with Apple Pencil and online digital art classes with a local artist! If under the age of 18, winning contestants must be accompanied by a guardian to pick up prizes.
All submissions must be original artwork and will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Theme Interpretation (25 pts): How well the piece represents Bytes and Blooms.
- Technical Skill (20 pts): Mastery of digital techniques and composition.
- Creativity and Originality (15 pts): Unique and imaginative concepts.
- Aesthetic and Impact (15 pts): Visual appeal and emotional engagement.
- Presentation and Clarity (10 pts): Professionalism and quality of submission.
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Posted on Nov 04, 2025 12:27pm by admin
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| Final Salute: Palmdale Hosts Last Display of the AV Wall Honoring Vietnam Veterans |
The City of Palmdale invites the community to experience a historic and heartfelt farewell as the AV Wall, a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., is displayed for the final time. The five-day tribute takes place Saturday, Nov. 8, through Wednesday, Nov.12, at the Palmdale Amphitheater, located at 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to attend a week of remembrance and reflection:
- Saturday, Nov. 8: AV Wall Escort to the Amphitheater at 8 a.m.; Opening Ceremony at 4 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 9: Candlelight Ceremony at 8 p.m. dedicated to the 76 men from the Antelope Valley who were killed during the Vietnam War.
- Tuesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m.
- Wednesday, Nov. 12: AV Wall Retirement at 8 a.m.
The display will be open 24/7 starting Saturday, Nov. 8 and is free and open to the public.
“This final display represents a profound opportunity for our community to stand together in gratitude for the men and women who served our country during the Vietnam War,” said Mayor Pro Tem Laura Bettencourt. “The AV Wall has connected generations of Palmdale residents with the legacy of these heroes. This will be our last chance to experience this powerful memorial in person.”
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Posted on Nov 04, 2025 12:16pm by admin
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