1. Special events:  Each spring, the California Poppy Festival draws upward of 60,000 guests to Lancaster City Park to celebrate springtime. The California Poppy Reserve, 20 miles west of Lancaster, boasts one of California's most abundant crops of the state flower, and the Poppy Festival has become a popular event not only for Lancaster residents, but also for visitors from around the world. The California Poppy Festival began as an Earth Day celebration and has grown into an event with over 55 acres of activities and extensive wildflower information.
   
   
2. Economy:  With family income above the national average (average family income in Lancaster is $61,298), and housing prices below the state average (the median home price in Lancaster is $302,000), 70% of residents of Lancaster own their own homes. Lancaster has also seen a large growth in business over the past decade, with the establishment of large distribution centers for national companies such as Rite Aid, Michaels and Sygma, as well as smaller local businesses and national restaurant chains. The city government has made local business a top priority, offering businesses low-priced land and a streamlined development process with less red tape.
   
   
3. Climate:  Lancaster has a semi-arid climate. The average daytime high in the summertime is around 95°F and the average winter daytime highs are in the upper 50's. Overnight lows during the coldest months (December–March) can dip into the low 20's Fahrenheit. The Antelope Valley is known for its clean air and blue skies. With an average rainfall of less than eight inches, clear days are the norm even in winter, when surrounding mountain ranges are dusted with snow. Thunderstorms are infrequent but do occur at times in July and August. There is a mild frost throughout March, and temperatures begin to climb in April. Spring wildflowers are abundant, including Lupines, the California Poppy, Fiddlenecks, purple owl's clover, California Goldfields, Creamcups, and Coreopsis. Summer nights are cool and the Pacific Tree Frog or Barn Owl can be heard. Average annual snowfall is less than two inches.
   
   

By Race

White

Black

Native American

Asian

Hispanic

Total Population

49.6%

20.5%

1.0%

4.3%

38.0%

Because Hispanics could be counted in other races, the totals above could possibly be more than 100%. If you would like a detailed listing of all ethnic groups in the U.S., please Click Here.

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BEAUTY CARE - BLACK HAIR SALONS - MULTICULTURAL

1. All Eyez On U Nails by Simone -  Category: Black Hair Salons -   403 West Lancaster Boulevard Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 948-7039
   
   
2. Be Beautified by Simone -  Category: Beauty Salon -   44533 2nd St. East, Lancaster, CA 93535 (661) 916-6318
   
   
3. Braids by LaDrena -  Category: Black Hair Salons -   2704 Elberta Street Lancaster, CA (661) 860-5373
   
   
4. Intense Braids -  Category: Black Hair Salons -   44702 Shadowcrest Lancaster, CA 93536 (661) 723-3220
   
   
5. Sisters Beauty Salon -  Category: Black Hair Salons -   2019 West Avenue J Lancaster, CA 93536 (661) 945-4626
   
   

BLACK BUSINESSES - SERVICES - VENDORS ETC.

1. COGICSUITS.com -  Category: Apparel -   729 W. Lancaster, Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 729-3701  - (visit website)
   
   
2. Emmanuel Emenike MD -  Category: Pain Management, Physical Therapy -   43845 10th Street West, Unit 1-B Lancaster, CA 93534 (877) 664-7246  - (visit website)
   
   
3. Ujama - Ski Club -  Category: Recreational -   42143 Parkmont Dr. Lancaster, CA 93536 ujamaski@aol.com
   
   

CULTURE

1. Antelope Valley African American Museum -  Category: Museum -   416 W. Lumber St. Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 723-0811
   
   

DINING - CATERING

1. Fish Depot -  Category: Fish -  1010 E Ave K, Lancaster, CA 93584 (661) 729-3474
   
   
2. Icce N Soul Food Diner -  Category: Soul Food Restaurants -  1750 East Avenue J, Lancaster, Ca 93535 (661) 726-1384
   
   
3. Soul Sistas Cafe -  Category: Soul Food Restaurants -  412 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 723-1090
   
   
4. Terry Faye's Soul Food -  Category: Soul Food Restaurants -  43937 15th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534-4662 (661) 942-5200
   
   
5. Whistle Stop Cafe -  Category: Soul Food Restaurants -  412 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 726-7214
   
   

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BLACK CHURCHES

1. Peoples A.M.E. Zion Church -  1832 West Ave. K Lancaster, CA 93534  - (visit website)
   
   
2. Temple of Deliverance Church of God in Christ -  824 West Ave. L-6, (661) 945-4997 Lancaster, CA
   
   
3. True Holiness Church of God and Christ -  3663 West Ave. F, Lancaster, CA (661) 945-8032
   
   

ENTERTAINMENT

1. Bex Grill -  Category: American Dining - Comedy -   They offer comedy on Wednesday nights  - 4705 W Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 945-2399   - (visit website)
   
   
2. Chameleon Club -  Category: Nightclub -   223 N Water St, Lancaster, PA 17603 (717) 299-9684
   
   
3. Mango Tango -  Category: Nightclub -   All genre of music, dance  - 44275 North Division St., Lancaster, CA 93535 (661) 729-3982   - (visit website)
   
   

ANNUAL EVENTS

1. California Poppy Festival
   (April)  Held at the Lancaster Museum/Art Gallery in Lancaster, California   - (visit website)
   
   The California Poppy Festival kicks off spring in the Antelope Valley with a glorious array of celebrated performers.
   
   
   
2. Martin Luther King Service Day
   (January)   To sign-up to volunteer, please call (661) 723-6173 or email nnutt@cityoflancasterca.org.  
   
   The City of Lancaster is working with community service organizations to develop dozens of projects that will be completed on January 15, 2011 in Dr. King's honor.