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The Palmdale Sheriff’s Station, in cooperation with the Antelope Valley Mall will be hosting their annual "Public Safety Expo, Car Show, and Chili Cook Off," on Saturday, June 15th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This event will take place in the parking lot and main entrance courtyard of the Antelope Valley Mall's southern entrance.

This event showcases the numerous public safety organizations serving the greater Antelope Valley, including the California Highway Patrol, L.A. County Fire, U.S. Forest Service, and Union Pacific Rail Road Police, just to name a few. Additionally, there are several other organizations which will be represented such as the American Red Cross, A.V. CERT, American Medical Response (AMR) and Animal Control.

This event is free and open to the public. It is an opportunity for residents and their children, to meet the men and women who help keep the Antelope Valley safe. They can also get an up close look at the many tools, vehicles and rescue equipment which is used on a daily basis.

In conjunction with the Safety Expo, the Palmdale Sheriff Boosters will be hosting a Car Show and Chili Cook Off. Proceeds from entry fees will go to “999 for Kids.” “999 for Kids” was created in 1985 through a joint effort of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the County’s Department of Children and Family Services. The two county agencies began working together after they recognized a need to help physically and mentally challenged children who are medically vulnerable or are victims of the most severe cases of child abuse, neglect and family violence.

The “999 for Kids” program raises money to purchase special items and services for these children, including sport wheelchairs, computers, special education classes, medically oriented toys, and games. The funds send children to summer camps for the deaf, blind, and those with other medical issues who would not otherwise have such positive experiences.

Everyone is welcome to participate. To enter the car show or chili cook-off, you may download the application at www.palmdale.lasd.org, or obtain a copy at the front counter of the Palmdale Station. More information on this event can be obtained by contacting Deputy Jodi Wolfe at 661-272-2520 or emailing: [email protected].