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ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 throughout Nov. 6-8 to create your thank you cards. NEW: Halloween blood drive -- Now through Nov. 2, Houchin Blood Bank of Bakersfield is a having a blood drive. Donate blood and mention “Scare Val...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Truck or Treat — Tabernacle Church of God, 812 9th St., Saturday, Oct. 26, 5-7 p.m. FREE hot dogs and candy. Dia De Los Muertos – Fourth annual event Friday, Nov. 1, 6-10 p.m. Downtown 7th Street. Indo/vending opportunities at [email protected] Wasco Animal Shelter — Donations are welcomed: Dog/cat beds, stainless steel buckets, dog/cat food and pet toys. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. At 5409 7th St. Wasco. Information, 661-758-7240. Wasco Clean Up — Saturday, Oct. 26, at Barker Park beginning at 9 a.m. Wasco will be...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Dia De Los Muertos – Fourth annual event Friday, Nov. 1, 6-10 p.m. Downtown 7th Street. Indo/vending opportunities at [email protected] Wasco Animal Shelter — Donations are welcomed: Dog/cat beds, stainless steel buckets, dog/cat food and pet toys. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. At 5409 7th St. Wasco. Information, 661-758-7240. Wasco Clean Up — Saturday, Oct. 26, at Barker Park beginning at 9 a.m. Wasco will be providing bulky item pick-up service for the first 30 residents who have no means of transporting bulky items...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Wasco Animal Shelter — Donations are welcomed: Dog/cat beds, stainless steel buckets, dog/cat food and pet toys. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. At 5409 7th St. Wasco. Information, 661-758-7240. NEW: Wasco Clean Up — Saturday, Oct. 26, at Barker Park beginning at 9 a.m. Wasco will be providing bulky item pick-up service for the first 30 residents who have no means of transporting bulky items to the park. No hazardous liquids or substances, green waste or trash will be accepted. For questions, to register or to volunteer, cal...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Financial Foundations workshop – FREE seminar with Ruth Ramos, State Farm agent, at the Wasco Public Library, 1102 7th St. Oct. 5 from 2-3 p.m. Job Fair -- Kern County Department of Human Services will hold job fair on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. in the community center at Barker Park, Wasco. Wasco Festival & Parade —Saturday, Oct.12, 8 a.m -5 p.m. Parade starts from 7th Street to Barker Park. Wasco-Shafter Elks car show -- Blaine Willard Memorial Car Show Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.at 16694 Wasco Ave. For more inf...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Job Fest 2019 — Job Readiness Workshop at the Wasco Adult Education Center, 1445 Poso Drive on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 10-11:30 a.m. Workshop #1: “Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail.” Topics: master application and resume building. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 10-11:30 a.m. Workshop #2: “Ace Your Interview.” This program in collaboration with Bakersfield College and Kern County Department of Human Services. NEW: Job Fair -- Kern County Department of Human Services will hold job fair on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. in the community center at...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: High Speed Rail update -- Informational meeting Thursday, Sept. 19, 5-7 p.m., at Wasco Community Center, 1202 Poplar Ave. NEW: Wasco Festival & Parade —Saturday, Oct.12, 8 a.m -5 p.m. Parade starts from 7th Street to Barker Park. Wasco-Shafter Elks car show -- Blaine Willard Memorial Car Show Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.at 16694 Wasco Ave. For more information, call Jerry Bo at 661 747-8831. Free rides for students -- Kern Transit will be offering free rides to all enrolled in Bakersfield College with valid student ID. T...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: FREE farmers market -- Sponsored by Community Action Partnership of Kern on Saturday, Sept. 14, 8-10 a.m. at Grace Community Church, 15444 7th Street. Fresh produce available. Bring your own carts for transportation of items to your vehicle. NEW: Blood drive -- Knights of Columbus drive Friday, Sept. 13, 3-7 p.m. at the old courthouse, 810 8th St. NEW: Car show -- The First Annual Spars and Cars Show is free to spectators. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2 to 8 p.m. Live boxing and concert at 1280 Poplar Ave., Wasco (Barker Park). For...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Volunteer training -- Optimal Hospice is hosting a new volunteer orientation training Thursday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1675 Chester Ave., Suite 401, Bakersfield. Call 661-716-4000 or email [email protected]. A light lunch will be provided. UPDATED: Wine & Roses – Friday, Sept. 6, 6-9 p.m. at the Wasco Recreation Park District Hall. Wasco-Shafter Elks car show -- Blaine Willard Memorial Car Show Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.at 16694 Wasco Ave. For more information, call Jerry Bo at 661 747-8831. Free r...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Libraries closed -- All Kern County Libraries will be closed Sept. 2, for Labor Day. NEW: Wasco-Shafter Elks car show -- Blaine Willard Memorial Car Show Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.at 16694 Wasco Ave. For more information, call Jerry Bo at 661 747-8831. NEW: Free rides for students -- Kern Transit will be offering free rides to all enrolled in Bakersfield College with valid student ID. Through finals week, Saturday, Dec. 24. Miss Wasco Rose Pageant -- Thursday, Sept. 5, 6 p.m. at the Wasco High School Auditorium. Wine &...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Wasco Rose Pageant -- Thursday, Sept. 5, 6 p.m. at the Wasco High School Auditorium. NEW: Wine & Roses -- Friday, Sept. 6, 6-10 p.m. at the Wasco Recreation Park District Hall. NEW: Shafter social media training – Tuesday, Sept. 3, 5:30-8 p.m. at the Shafter Learning Center, 236 James St. Free public event sponsored by Kern Citizens for Energy and the Shafter Chamber of Commerce. Class of 1969 —Wasco High School Class of 1969 is looking for members for its 50th reunion. The classes of 1966-1972 also are invited. Contact Ear...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: BC enrollment -- Bakersfield College staff will be offering Express Enrollment opportunities at the Wasco Adult Education Center, 1445 Poso Dr. Aug. 21, 4-7 p.m. New worship time -- Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church will be starting new worship time Sunday August 18th at 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages will up again at 9:30 a.m. as well (8/18). Class of 1969 —Wasco High School Class of 1969 is looking for members for its 50th reunion. The classes of 1966-1972 also are invited. Contact Earl Grizzell or email g...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Palm Avenue School -- Palm Avenue Middle School will have an open-campus evening for all students and parents Aug. 8 from 4-6 p.m. New worship time -- Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church will be starting new worship time Sunday August 18th at 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages will up again at 9:30 a.m. as well (8/18). Class of 1969 —Wasco High School Class of 1969 is looking for members for its 50th reunion. The classes of 1966-1972 also are invited. Contact Earl Grizzell or email grizzell@!comcast.net or 550-300-4410. Farm...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: School tour --Thomas Jefferson parents are invited to visit the school on Friday, Aug. 9, between noon and 3 p.m. to become familiar with new middle school setup. First day of school is Monday, Aug. 12. NEW:tuff the Bus -- The Salvation Army teams up with Walmart to collect items for schoolchildren. Drop off supplies in the Walmart parking lot Saturday Aug. 3, 8:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. NEW: New worship time -- Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church will be starting new worship time Sunday August 18th at 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for...
ANNOUNCEMENTS Low-cost spay and neuter on the Snip Bus! (Esterilizacion Para Perros) -- July 26 and 27. First come, first serve. 7:45 a.m. at the Wasco Courthouse, 810 8st St. Children's Immunization Clinic for July -- Tuesday, July 23, Walmart Supercenter, 401 Central Ave. (parking lot), 9:30 a.m.-2 p. m. If enrolled in Medi-Cal, must show Medi-Cal card. Those with no insurance, Medi Cal and American Indian or Native Alaskan receive vaccinations free. No appointment is necessary; immunization cards are required. Children under age 5 and their...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Free immunizations -- Children's Mobile Immunization Program will offer free backpacks and immunizations at Walmart parking lot, 401 Central Ave., on Tuesday, July 23, 9:30-11:30 a. m. and 12-2 p.m. Bring your child's immunization card with you. For questions, call 661-896-6740. NEW: Low-cost spay and neuter on the Snip Bus! (Esterilizacion Para Perros) -- July 26 and 27. First come, first serve. 7:45 a.m. at the Wasco Courthouse, 810 8st St. NEW: Children's Immunization Clinic for July -- Tuesday, July 23, Walmart...
NEW: Free immunizations -- Children's Mobile Immunization Program will offer free backpacks and immunizations at Walmart parking lot, 401 Central Ave., on Tuesday, July 23, 9:30-11:30 a. m. and 12-2 p.m. Bring your child's immunization card with you. For questions, call 661-896-6740....
ANNOUNCEMENTS School ribbon cuttings – The community is invited to the grand opening and official ribbon cutting of the new James A. Forrest Elementary School site and the conversion of Palm Avenue to a middle school on Tuesday, July 30, at 401 Griffith Ave. The ribbon cutting for Forrest will be at 9 a.m. and the ribbon cutting for Palm Avenue will be at 10 a.m. Class of 1969 —Wasco High School Class of 1969 is looking for members for its 50th reunion. The classes of 1966-1972 also are invited. Contact Earl Grizzell or email gri...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: School ribbon cuttings – The community is invited to the grand opening and official ribbon cutting of the new James A. Forrest Elementary School site and the conversion of Palm Avenue to a middle school on Tuesday, July 30, at 401 Griffith Ave. The ribbon cutting for Forrest will be at 9 a.m. and the ribbon cutting for Palm Avenue will be at 10 a.m. Class of 1969 —Wasco High School Class of 1969 is looking for members for its 50th reunion. The classes of 1966-1972 also are invited. Contact Earl Grizzell or email gri...
ANNOUNCEMENTS Class of 1969 —Wasco High School Class of 1969 is looking for members for its 50th reunion. The classes of 1966-1972 also are invited. Contact Earl Grizzell or email grizzell@!comcast.net or 550-300-4410. Church hours -- Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church will be starting Sunday worship at 10 a.m. June 23 through Aug 4. Farmers Market — Wasco Downtown Business Association in partnership with the City of Wasco. Every Wednesday June 12-Aug. 14, 4-8 p.m. Parking lot across the street from the Sheriff’s Department. EBT & Senior WIC a...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Dance performance -- Planet Dance is having its Mid-Year Gala on Saturday, June 22, with doors opening at 9:15 a.m. for a 10 a.m. show at the Shafter High School Fred Starrh Auditorium. NEW: Wasco VFW -- Veterans of Foreign Wars installation June 20 at the VFW Hall, 603 E St., beginning at 6 p.m. Class of 1969 —Wasco High School Class of 1969 is looking for members for its 50th reunion. The classes of 1966-1972 also are invited. Contact Earl Grizzell or email grizzell@!comcast.net or 550-300-4410. Church hours -- Shafter Menn...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Community event -- New Generation Church presents “Loving Our City” June 15, 5:30-8 p.m. FREE event. Food, games, prizes, live music and more. Evento gratuito. Comida, juegos, premios, musica en vivo mas. NEW: Girl Scouts -- Girl Scout Information Fair, Tuesday, June 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Canyon Hills Church, 600 Broadway. NEW: Class of 1969 —Wasco High School Class of 1969 is looking for members for its 50th reunion. The classes of 1966-1972 also are invited. Contact Earl Grizzell or email grizzell@!comcast.net or 550-3...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Farmers Market — Wasco Downtown Business Association in partnership with the City of Wasco. Every Wednesday June 12-Aug. 14, 4-8 p.m. Parking lot across the street from the Sheriff’s Department. EBT & Senior WIC accepted. NEW: Trail grand opening — You’re invited to celebrate with us! Thursday, June 6, at Cormack Park, 1401 6th St., 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join in the presentation of the 8th Born Learning Trail installation in Wasco. Walk the trail with children and enjoy the interactive learning activities. First 30 childre...
ANNOUNCEMENTS Homes for Reserves -- Wasco Reserves ballplayers are looking hosts for the duration of their baseball season. If you are willing to open your home and help out, give Coach Bill Moore a call. For more information, call 602-980-2372. Opening day is June 1. Pregnancy health -- Bakersfield Pregnancy Center’s Image Clear Ultrasound mobile unit will be in Shafter on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, 2-5 p.m. Located at 341 Central Ave., Shafter (parking lot across from La Fonda). No appointments necessary. FREE pregnancy test, f...
Tuesday, May 28 Budget Workshop at City Hall, 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 Thomas Jefferson School graduation at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 30 Wasco High graduation at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 13 Wasco High School cafeteria meeting to review WUHSD 2019-2020 Career Pathways program offerings and the district's partnership with Bakersfield College....
