🌱 Jungle Pals - Giraffe (6+) and 11 more events

Greetings Lake Hughes! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Young Artist Workshop at Lancaster Museum of Art and History at Museum of Art and History
• Jungle Pals - Giraffe (6+) at Painting with a Twist
• 2026 Food & Wine Tasting Fundraiser! at Salt Creek Grille Valencia

... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why wouldn't the little shrimp share his fries with his friends ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
• Thursday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 88, low: 59. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 86 and low of 56 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Hughes

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday May 7

• Young Artist Workshop at Lancaster Museum of Art and History →
  Museum of Art and History, 665 W Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday May 7

• Jungle Pals - Giraffe (6+) →
  Painting with a Twist, 24201 Valencia Blvd Space #3422, Valencia
  4:00 pm
• 2026 Food & Wine Tasting Fundraiser! →
  Salt Creek Grille Valencia, 24415 Town Center Dr #115, Valencia
  5:00 pm
• Westside Heroes Dinner 2026 →
  AV Fair & Event Center, 2551 W Avenue H, Lancaster
  5:00 pm
• Disco Cherries (15+) →
  Painting with a Twist, 24201 Valencia Blvd Space #3422, Valencia
  6:30 pm

Friday May 8

• Charlie the Rainbow Cheetah (6+) →
  Painting with a Twist, 24201 Valencia Blvd Space #3422, Valencia
  4:00 pm

Saturday May 9

• Starry Night Beach (15+) →
  Painting with a Twist, 24201 Valencia Blvd Space #3422, Valencia
  1:00 pm
• Lotus Lake (15+) →
  Painting with a Twist, 24201 Valencia Blvd Space #3422, Valencia
  3:00 pm

Monday May 25

• Annual Memorial Day Mass →
  Good Shepherd Cemetery, 43121 70th St W, Lancaster
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 6

• Library Walking Club for Adults
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  10:00 am
• Walk-In Tutoring With Margie
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  10:00 am
• Walk-In Tutoring With Pat
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  10:00 am
• Walk-In Tutoring With Cheri
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Antelope Valley Union High School District posted a job opening for Band Teacher - Anticipated for 2026/2027 School Year in Lancaster. Apply here.
• Antelope Valley College posted a job opening for Assistant Coach Adjunct Non Instruction in Lancaster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Hughes here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Quartz Hill

• Antelope Valley crime blotter, May 5, 2026 (avpress.com)

Lancaster

• 4038179 (avpress.com)
• Steers & Associates Car Accident Lawyers Expands Personal Injury Services To Tarzana, California (recentlyheard.com)
• [05-01-2026] Pedestrian Struck by Two Vehicles in Lancaster (arashlaw.com)

Castaic

• Fire officials marked Wildfire Preparedness Week to highlight readiness efforts across SoCal (dailynews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he was shellfish ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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