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The Bakersfield Green Thumb Garden Club is for those who want to expand and share their gardening experience. The Club meets the third Saturday of each month at the Church of the Brethern Social Hall, located at 327 A St., on the corner of Palm. Meeting times are 9a to 12n.
Visit their web page at BakersfieldGreenThumb.org |
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Bakersfield: (105+)
Ben Austin Community Center, 1751 McKee Rd., Bakersfield (Greenfield/Pumpkin Center)
East Bakersfield Veterans Building, 2101 Ridge Rd., Bakersfield
East Niles Senior Center, 6601 East Niles Street, Bakersfield
North of the River Veterans Building, 400 West Norris Road, Bakersfield
Rasmussen Senior Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane, Bakersfield
South Bakersfield Veterans Building, 1905 Wilson Rd., Bakersfield
Buttonwillow: (105+)
Buttonwillow Recreation and Parks District, 133 East First Street, Buttonwillow
Shafter: (105+)
Walker Senior Center, 505 Sunset Ave., Shafter
Taft: (105+)
Taft Veterans Building, 218 Taylor St., Taft
Wasco: (105+)
Wasco Recreation Building, 1202 Poplar Street, Wasco
Mountain Centers:
Kern River Valley Senior Center/Veterans Bldg, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella (105+)
Frazier Park Recreation Building, 300 Park Dr., Frazier Park (95+)
Tehachapi Veterans Building, 125 East “F” St., Tehachapi (95+)
Desert Centers: (108+)
California City Police Department, 21130 Hacienda Blvd., California City
Hummel Community Building 2500 20th St., Rosamond
Inyokern Senior Center, 1247 Broadway, Inyokern
Mojave Veterans Building, 15580 “O” St., Mojave
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Bring the whole family to McMurtrey Aquatic Center on Fri., July 23rd for The Second Family Fun Night Of The Summer. Come dressed in your pirate best to win a special prize. It's from 6p-9p and admission is just $3 per person or $10 per family of up to 6.
For more information call 852-7430 |
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Spotlight Theater Junior will present a musical for children by children on Sat., July 24th and Sun., July 25th. In collaboration with The Boy's & Girl's Clubs, 27 actors have worked for 8 weeks on "Dear Edwina". Curtain times for both days are at 2p and 6p.
Tickets are $5 on sale at the Spotlight Theater Box Office, 634-0692 or walk-up at 1622 19th St. |
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Sat., July 24th is Community Recycling Day at Kern Schools Federal Credit Union. From 9a until 12n, bring your personal shredding , electronic waste, furniture and building items and drop them off in the parking lot at 9500 Ming Ave. There'll be a hot dog BBQ and displays on how to go green. All the proceeds from the BBQ will be received by BARC. |
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In honor of July being Park & Recreation Month, Bakersfield Recreation & Parks will offer free swimming at all city pools on Thurs., July 29th and at Bright House Amphitheatre, every Thursday night is Classic Movie Night.
A full schedule is available on-line at BakersfieldCity.us/recreation or by calling 326-3866 |
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Bakersfield Recreation has plenty for your child to do this summer. Sign them up for bowling camp, pee wee sports camp, skateboarding camp or pee wee fitness play days.
Bowling Camp is July 6th-27th, Pee Wee Sports Camp is June 28th- July 2nd and July 12th-16th, Skateboarding Camp is July 12th-15th and July 26th-29th, Pee Wee Fitness Play Days are June 23rd-July 7th and July 21st-Aug. 4th.
For more information call 326-3866 |
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United Way of Kern County's Annual "Day Of Caring" volunteer work day is Sat., Sept. 11th and they're registering volunteer groups as well as non-profits with projects for these volunteers. Deadline to register is July 31st.
To register or for more information call 634-1820 or on-line at UWKern.org |
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The Upper Tule Association's 25th Annual Mountain Festival is Sat. and Sun., Aug. 7th and 8th in Camp Nelson Meadow in the Sequoia National Forest, corner of Nelson Dr. and Smith Dr. It starts at 10a each day with kids activities, crafts, music, a horseshoe tournament and live music. Admission is free. No pets, please. |
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The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, RSVP, will host a gently used jewelry, handbag and accessories boutique on Sat., Aug. 7th. It's from 9a to 4p on the ground floor of The Haberfelde Building on 17th St. Proceeds will benefit RSVP Programs. RSVP is affiliated with The Volunteer Center.
For more information call Marni Heitner at 395-9787 |
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Learn about water, play in water and have a great time at the "Splish Splash Summer Fun Day" at The Kern County Museum on Thurs., Aug. 12th. It's from 9a to 1p and admission is just $3 per person. Admission includes 6 game/ride tickets for kids 3-12. Lunch will be available. |
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The Bakersfield Museum of Art will feature "Western-Flavored Summer" with exhibitions and events through Aug. 22nd.
For more information log on to bmoa.org |
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Entries are now being accepted into the contests and exhibits at this year's Kern County Fair, which will run September 22nd through October 3rd. YOu can pick up an entry catalogue at the Fair Office next to the main entrance on South P St. or on-line at KernCountyFair.com.
For more information call 833-4914 |
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CASA Of Kern County is hosting a volunteer orientation for potential CASA's on Thurs., Aug. 19th from 5p-6p at The CASA Office in Bakersfield.
For more information or to RSVP call Kate at 631-2272 or on-line at KernCasa.org |
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The California Living Museum is offering summer discounts for Kern County residents. Each Wednesday this summer, Kern County residents who show proof of their zip code at CALM will receive group rate fees.
For more information call 872-2256 or log on to calmzoo.org |
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"Crazy 80's" is the theme for this year's Summer Social sponsored by The Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce. It's Thurs., Aug. 26th at The Kern County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $30 in advance, $50 at the door. On sale at The Chamber Offices at 18th and Eye.
For more information call 327-4421 |
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The California Living Museum invites you and your family to enjoy "Twilight At CALM" on the following Saturday nights; July 24th and 31st, August 7th, 14th and 28th from 5:30p to 8p. Regular museum admission prices apply. |
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The Bakersfield High Band Boosters will host "The Worlds Largest Water Balloon Fight" on Sat., Aug. 28th in Yokuts Park. There's a carnival from 12n to 5p with food, raffles and a dunk tank. The Arena gates open at 5:30p and the balloons fly at 6p. $5 gets you the t-shirt, two water balloons and possibly into The Guiness Book Of World Records.
For more information email President@DrillerBand.com |
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The Bakersfield Christmas Parade is looking for sponsors for this year's parade on Dec. 2nd.
For more information call Pam at 637-2323 ext. 378 or online at bcparade.com |
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Project Linus is looking for volunteers for their annual "Make A Blanket Day". This year it's on Sat., Sept. 11th at The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints on Fruitvale. No sewing experience is necessary.
For more information call Michelle at 589-1854 or log on to ProjectLinusBakersfield.com |
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The Alzheimer's Disease Association of Kern County will host their 2010 Golf Classic, Sept. 10th at Rio Bravo Country Club. The group is looking for sponsors and prizes.
For more information call 393-8871 or 319-8873 |
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CASA Of Kern County invites you to tee up for children at The CASA Kids Golf Classic on Mon., Sept. 13th. It's at Seven Oaks Country Club with tee time at 11:30a. Individual entry is $175 or a 4 person team is $750. Scramble format.
For entry or sponsorship information call 631-2272 or on-line at KernCasa.org |
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The City Of Bakersfield hosts a Farmer's Market the first Tuesday of each month in Central Park at Mill Creek and they are looking for crafters to participate in a monthly craft bazaar at these events.
For more information call 326-3866 |
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The Highway 99 Cruise 'N' Show is taking entries for the October 8th and 9th car show in Bakersfield. Register for the show before August 15th and be guaranteed parking on Chester Ave. for the show. Entry is $40 before 9/20, $50 after 9/20.
For more information call Art Carlock at 661-304-2580 or email ACarlock@bak.rr.com |
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The Center For The Blind and Visually Impaired is hosting a weekly support group for anyone coping with blindness and visual impairment. Families are also welcome. The group meets Wednesday afternnons at 4p at The Center, located at 1124 Baker St.
For more information call 322-5234 |
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