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The Knights of Columbus will be holding a blood donation drive in Wasco on Friday, April 17, in partnership with the Houchin Community Blood Bank. The goal is to help alleviate shortages that have been suffered due to the coronavirus. During this pandemic, pressure has been put on the local and national blood supply. Donors are especially needed during this time, so Houchin Blood Bank is encouraging healthy donors to please come forward to participate. They will be limiting the number of donors on each bus and implementing additional safety...
Due to the rapidly changing environment, be aware that scheduled activities may change on a moment’s notice. Check out WascoTrib.com or TheShafterPress.com for updates, and contact event organizers for current status. Event organizers: E-mail [email protected] or call the Tribune at 661-292-5100 with changes to your activities. ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Libraries closed -- All Kern County Library branches are closed March 17- April 30. NEW: Event cancellations -- All group events and activities will be cancelled until further notice. NEW: C...
[BEGIN ITAL]Due to the rapidly changing environment, be aware that scheduled activities may change on a moment’s notice. Check out WascoTrib.com for updates, and contact event organizers for current status. Event organizers: E-mail [email protected] or call the Tribune at 661-292-5100 with changes to your activities.[END ITAL] ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Alliance Against Family Violence — 24-hour crisis hotline: 800-273-7713. Department of Human Services suspected child abuse or neglect: 661-631-6000. Family Justice Center: 66-868-8410. NEW: Was...
Due to the rapidly changing environment, be aware that scheduled activities may change on a moment’s notice. Check out WascoTrib.com for updates, and contact event organizers for current status. Event organizers: E-mail [email protected] or call the Tribune at 661-292-5100 with changes to your activities. ANNOUNCEMENTS CANCELLED: Barker Park Community Clean-up — Saturday, April 4, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Free tax filing — The United Way of Kern County is once again offering free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance services to help in the filing of 20...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Pancake breakfast -- Wasco VFW Post 6742 Pancake Breakfast Saturday, March 28, at 603 E St., 8-11 a.m. Call 661-758-1935 for tickets. NEW: Barker Park Community Clean-up — Saturday, April 4, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Bring your electronics, mattresses and tires. Register by Thursday, April 2 at 5 p.m. Call Code Compliance at 661-758-7213 to be added to the curbside pickup list. Collectors Showcase -- Bakersfield’s 49th annual featuring “classic country collectibles” March 14 and 15 in Hodel Restaurant’s Kern Rooms. For tickets a...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Gospel concert -- Featuring Jordan River Boys on Sunday, March 8 starting at 11 a.m. At the Griffith Avenue Baptist Church, 408 Griffith Ave. For more info, call 559-786-7307 or 661-758-2516. NEW: Bakersfield’s 49th Annual “Collectors Showcase” c Featuring “Classic country collectibles March 14 and 15 in the Hodel’s Kern Rooms. For tickets and more information, call Barbara Fields, 661-399-1140. NEW: Wind Wolves Preserve —7th Annual Spring Nature FREE Festival March 21-22 at 16019 Maricopa Hwy., Bakersfield. Hop on a FREE s...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Mobile clinic — Friday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wasco Library Branch. UPDATED: Free tax filing — The United Way of Kern County is once again offering free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance services to help in the filing of 2019 tax returns March 13, 27 and April 10. Contact the Shafter City Hall at 661-746-5001 for more details. Sheriff’s Activities League 16th Annual Fishing Derby — SAL at the Park at Riverwalk, Saturday, Feb. 29, 7 a.m.-noon. For more information call Deputy Patrick Basquez, 661-758-7266. Volunt...
ANNOUNCEMENTS California Rail Builders — Tuesday, Feb. 25, 5-7:30 p.m. at the Veterans Hall, Poplar Avenue, Wasco. Sheriff’s Activities League 16th Annual Fishing Derby — SAL at the Park at Riverwalk, Saturday, Feb. 29, 7 a.m.-noon. For more information call Deputy Patrick Basquez, 661-758-7266. Free citizenship class -- Open enrollment. Classes are Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. in Room 302 of the Wasco Adult Education Center, 1445 Poso Drive. Call 661-758-7414 Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for information. Free tax filing — The United Way of Kern...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: California Rail Builders — Tuesday, Feb. 25, 5-7:30 p.m. at the Veterans Hall, Poplar Avenue, Wasco. NEW: Sheriff’s Activities League (SAL) 16th Annual Fishing Derby— SAL at the Park at Riverwalk, Saturday, Feb. 29, 7 a.m.-noon. For more information call Deputy Patrick Basquez, 661-758-7266. NEW: Libraries closed — All Kern County libraries will be closed Monday, Feb. 17, for Presidents Day. Free citizenship class -- Open enrollment. Classes are Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. in Room 302 of the Wasco Adult Education Center, 1445 Poso...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Celebrate Black History Month — Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park and the Friends of Allensworth invite you to celebrate Black History Month on Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, tickets and directions to the park, call 661-849-3433 or email park staff at [email protected] NEW: Libraries closed — All Kern County libraries will be closed Monday, Feb. 17, for Presidents Day. Free citizenship class -- Open enrollment. Classes are Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. in Room 302 of the Wasco Adult Edu...
Jan. 27 Brandon Christopher King, 34, of Wasco, was arrested in the 2000 block of Highway 46 for second-degree robbery and wearing a mask for unlawful purposes. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Manuel Navarro, 37, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1100 block of Griffith Avenue on four active misdemeanor warrants, possession of narcotics and possession of unlawful paraphernalia. He was cited and released at the scene. Jan. 28 Sixto Hernandez-Cruz, 19, of Wasco, was arrested in the 700 block of F Street for trespassing and carrying a conceale...
Vince Lombardi, the coach of the winning team of the first two Super Bowls, once said, “Football is a great deal like life in that it teaches that work, sacrifice, perseverance, competitive drive, selflessness and respect for authority is the price that each and every one of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile.” This game has grown to proportion once reserved for Christmas, Easter, Memorial or Labor Day. At first it was just a championship game, then it became Super Bowl Sunday, a...
ANNOUNCEMENTS Free citizenship class -- Open enrollment. Classes are Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. in Room 302 of the Wasco Adult Education Center, 1445 Poso Drive. Call 661-758-7414 Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for information. Free tax filing — The United Way of Kern County is once again offering free VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Services for Shafter residents to help file their 2019 tax returns. The service begins in February. You can contact the city at (661) 746-5001 for more details. Volunteer readers -- Karl Clemens Elementary S...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Free citizenship class -- Open enrollment. Classes are Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. in Room 302 of the Wasco Adult Education Center, 1445 Poso Drive. Call 661-758-7414 Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for information. Free tax filing — The United Way of Kern County is once again offering free VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Services for Shafter residents to help file their 2019 tax returns. The service begins in February. You can contact the city at (661) 746-5001 for more details. Volunteer readers -- Karl Clemens E...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Blood drive — Wasco Knights of Columbus is having a Houchin Community Blood Bank drive Friday, Jan. 17, 1:45-6 p.m., at 810 8th St., Wasco. Donors receive a free Star Wars shirt. SSponsored by Kern Family Health Care. NEW: Free tax filing — The United Way of Kern County is once again offering free VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Services for Shafter residents to help file their 2019 tax returns. The service begins in February. You can contact the city at (661) 746-5001 for more details. NEW: Libraries closed — All l...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Girls softball team -- Bakersfield Power Travel Girls Softball Team is seeking experienced players (age 12). Tryouts are Saturday, Jan. 11, 9 a.m.-noon at Polo Park, 11000 Noriega Rd. (near Old Farm Road), Bakersfield. Call Coach Ricky Baltazar at 661-319-7585 for more information. NEW: Volunteer readers -- Karl Clemens Elementary School is looking for volunteer readers to read to classrooms Monday through Thursday from 9-10 a.m. Volunteers need to be trained for this project. Contact academic coach Tara Rojas at...
ANNOUNCEMENTS Seeking all veterans -- A meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. at the Shafter Veterans Hall, 309 California Ave., Shafter. Call Mike Miller for more details, 661-477-9261. Libraries closed — All Kern County libraries will be closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 1, 2020. Wasco Animal Shelter — Donations are welcomed: nonplumping cat litter, kitten/puppy chow and stainless steel buckets. Drop off donations at the shelter, 5409 7th St. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MOFA -- Mexican American Opportunity Foundation of Bak...
ANNOUNCEMENTS Seeking all veterans -- A meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. at the Shafter Veterans Hall, 309 California Ave., Shafter. Call Mike Miller for more details, 661-477-9261. Elks’ New Year’s Eve party — Open to the public at 16694 Wasco Ave., Wasco. Doors open at 5 p.m. Call Annie for tickets and more information, 661- 203-7328. Libraries closed — All Kern County libraries will be closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 1, 2020. Wasco Animal Shelter — Donations are welcomed: nonplumping cat litter, kitten/puppy chow and stainless...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Seeking all veterans -- A meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. at the Shafter Veterans Hall, 309 California Ave., Shafter. Call Mike Miller for more details, 661-477-9261. Elks’ New Year’s Eve party — Open to the public at 16694 Wasco Ave., Wasco. Doors open at 5 p.m. Call Annie for tickets and more information, 661- 203-7328. Libraries closed — All Kern County libraries will be closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 1, 2020. Wasco Animal Shelter — Donations are welcomed: nonplumping cat litter, kitten/puppy chow and stain...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Elks’ New Year’s Eve party — Open to the public at 16694 Wasco Ave., Wasco. Doors open at 5 p.m. Call Annie for tickets and more information, 661- 203-7328. NEW: Libraries closed — All Kern County libraries will be closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 1, 2020. NEW: Wasco Animal Shelter — Donations are welcomed: nonplumping cat litter, kitten/puppy chow and stainless steel buckets. Drop off donations at the shelter, 5409 7th St. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. NEW: MOFA -- Mexican American Opportunity Foundation of Bakersfield is a vo...
ANNOUNCEMENTS Santa is coming — Santa Claus is flying in! Stuffed animal giveaway courtesy of Ming Avenue PetSmart. Santa arrives Saturday, Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. Open house 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Minter Field Air Museum, 401 Vultee Ave., Shafter. Social media training -- Kern Citizens for Energy will be hosting a FREE social media training on Dec. 9 , 5:30-8 p.m., at the Wasco Public Library, Partnering with the Downtown Business Association. Dinner will be provided. Call 661-327-1698 for reservations, or email [email protected]. Ask for R...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Santa is coming — Santa Claus is flying in! Stuffed animal giveaway courtesy of Ming Avenue PetSmart. Santa arrives Saturday, Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. Open house 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Minter Field Air Museum, 401 Vultee Ave., Shafter. NEW: Social media training -- Kern Citizens for Energy will be hosting a FREE social media training on Dec. 9 , 5:30-8 p.m., at the Wasco Public Library, Partnering with the Downtown Business Association. Dinner will be provided. Call 661-327-1698 for reservations, or email info@kernci...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Thanksgiving lunch -- New Generation Church and Grace Community Church will be sponsoring a FREE Thanksgiving lunch for the community and the homeless Saturday. Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Barker Park. NEW: Christmas Village and Parade – Sponsored by the Wasco Downtown Business Association Monday, Dec. 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. NEW: Christmas tree lighting -- The 3rd Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony after parade on Monday,eDec. 2. FREE event for the family to enjoy. NEW: Santa arrives at Minter Field – San...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Scam seminar -- Assemblymember Rudy Salas and the Contractors State License Board are having a Senior Scam Stopper seminar at the Wasco Senior Center, 1280 Poplar, 11 a.m. to 1p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18. NEW: Medicare workshop — Wednesday, Nov. 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rep. TJ Cox will participate in the seniors lunch and help with Medicare enrollment and Social Security questions at 1280 Poplar, Wasco. Call to reserve, 661-758-2755. NEW: Libraries closed—Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving. NEW: Wasco Christmas Par...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Love Wasco -- Canyon Hills Church, 600 Broadway, presents FREE event Saturday, Nov. 9. Food, games, giveaways, clothes and music for all. Barbers will be available to give free haircuts. NEW: Veteran’s Day ceremony -- All veterans and the public are invited to the event at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Teresa Burke Elementary School, 1301 Filburn St. NEW: Thanks to veterans -- Kern County Libraries invite families to their library branches to give thanks and create cards for local veterans. Stop by during open hours t...
