Discover the HD Issue 04. November 2022.

ISSUE NO. 04

NOVEMBER 2022

DISCOVER THE HD

FACES + PLACES OF THE HD

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HIGH DESERT, CA DISCOVER THE HD is inspired by RELATIONSHIPS that build COMMUNITY. Take a few minutes to talk to a SMALL BUSINESS owner, community leader or nonprofit organization and you will discover great people who LOVE the HIGH DESERT. During this season of thanksgiving we are THANKFUL for our amazing COMMUNITY, our READERS, our PARTNERS and our LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES. We are also thankful for our VETERANS that live in the HD and have served our country.

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FACES + PLACES OF THE HD

Larry Keen - Vietnam Veteran Veterans of Foreign Wars - Joshua Palms Post 2924 Hesperia, CA Larry Keen also known as "2 Beer Larry" was just a teenager when he was enlisted in the Vietnam War. He is one of our local Veterans who served in Vietnam as a Communications Specialist. In the Communication Specialist field, he operated in cryptography and because of this was a high target. After going through a series of catastrophic events he recalls specific moments that led to his PTSD. Larry and another soldier were operating a mission and upon arrival were blown into a bunker. His partner and friend was severely wounded. Larry tried to assist by tying his belt around the wound and immediately called for a medic. But just moments later his friend died in his arms. When Larry returned to the United States from combat at the age of 19 he recalls the treatment he received walking off the bus. He was greeted by people spitting at him and calling him names because of their detest for the war.

Over the course of 50 years as a High Desert resident, Larry had become a member of the VFW right here in Hesperia. He first joined in 1987 and through his recovery after the war, the VFW has become a place of connecting with others who have also experienced combat related PTSD. He has recovered from cancer, agent orange and traumatic brain injury from explosives in Vietnam and now is dedicated to helping fellow Veterans.

Larry and his son volunteer their time by visiting different venues throughout the High Desert to help Veterans with PTSD. They have put together and donate therapeutic kits that contain all the items a Veteran would need to complete a project. These kits help to keep focus on something creative and to support their efforts for relieving depression and anxiety. For kits or to donate to this cause please visit www.healvets.org VFW Joshua Palms Post 2924 is located on Hesperia Rd. The Veterans of Foreign Wars is much more than an organization dedicated to supporting those who served in combat. The VFW is a place where combat Veterans experience camaraderie and an unspoken bond with other Veterans. In order to be a member of the VFW you must have been in a ground combat zone or know a member who has. The VFW is open to the public on Friday nights for dinner which all proceeds go back to support the VFW. We are grateful for men and women like Mr. Keen and thank him for his service. Discover VFW. Discover the HD. PAGE 4 | DISCOVER THE HD

DISCOVER SMALL BUSINESS Tomahawk Axe Throwing Apple Valley, CA (34.5391329, -117.2731284)

Tomahawk Axe Throwing is the premier indoor axe throwing venue in the HD. Tomahawk is a family, veteran and law enforcement owned business.

Complete with 10 throwing lanes, guests 10 and older can engage in friendly competition. Need something more than just a bullseye? Tomahawk Axe Throwing offers different games such as tictac-toe, connect 4 and zombies!

Tomahawk Axe Throwing is located at: 15850 Apple Valley Rd. Unit 101 760-257-5951

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Apple Valley

Victorville

Turkey Run

Veterans Day Celebration

5K Walk + Run / 10k Run Civic Center Park Saturday, November 19 at 8am Pre-Register at AVRecreation.org

A variety of marching bands, entertainers, and military units are scheduled to participate in the annual parade.

Old Town Victorville Friday, November 11 8:45am - 11am VictorvilleCA.gov

Hesperia Veterans Day Ceremony The Hesperia Recreation and Park District will be honoring veterans who have served our country. The HD community is invited to attend.

Hesperia Lake Park Friday, November 11 at 11am HesperiaParks.com

Kids Fishing Clinic Kids will learn the basics of fishing, receive a goody bag, snack and a free fishing pass. Bamboo poles will be provided for children to use.

Hesperia Lake Park Saturday, November 12 9am - 11am Register at HesperiaParks.com

Victorville Victor Valley Rescue Mission Great Banquet and Turkey Basket Giveaway

Farmers Market The Market at Town's End Town's End 22092 Highway 18. Apple Valley.

Sun: 10am - 3pm, Wed: 5pm - 9pn

Hesperia Market

Community

Farmers

Civic Plaza Park 15833 Smoke Tree Street. Hesperia.

Every Tuesday 2pm - Dusk

High Deserts Farmers Market Victor Valley College 18422 Bear Valley Rd. Victorville.

Every Thursday 8am - 12pm

Helendale Certified Farmers Market Helendale Community Center 126540 Vista Rd. Helendale.

Every Wednesday 3pm - 7pm

San Bernardino County Fairgrounds Saturday, November 19 11am-2pm Sign up on Eventbrite.com Event locations and times subject to change. Please contact venue for updates.

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