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ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: VITA free tax filing — United Way of Kern County is offering free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance services to help file 2019 tax returns March, 13, 27 and April 10. Contact the city at 661-746-5001 for more details. Worship night -- Community Night of Worship at the Ford Theater Feb. 27 starts at 7 p.m. Houchin Community Mobile Drive — Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Shafter Youth Center, 455 E. Euclid Ave.. Shafter Community Wellness Fair — The event on Wednesday, March 11, starts at 4 p.m. to 7 p.m....
ANNOUNCEMENTS 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] Libraries closed — All county libraries will be closed Monday, Feb. 17, for Presidents Day. Shafter Community Wellness Fair — The event on Wednesday, March 11, starts at 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 455 E. Euclid A...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Bakersfield College — Advising in Shafter Saturday, Feb. 8, 8-12 p.m. Appointments available at shafterlearning.com/bcadvising or call 661-746-5055. 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 county libra...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Wellness Wednesday — Every Last Wed. of the Month 6-7:30 p.m., at Shafter SDA Church on17898 Poplar Ave., Shafter. Come join in on recipe exchange featuring healthy plant based foods and healthy nutrition. Free citizenship class — Open enrollment. Classes are Tuesdays , 7-8:30 p.m., Room 302 at the Wasco Adult Education Center, 1445 Poso Drive. Call 661-758-7414 for more information, Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. MOFA -- Mexican American Opportunity Foundation of Bakersfield is a vocational training at...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Free citizenship class — Open enrollment. Classes are Tuesdays , 7-8:30 p.m., Room 302 at the Wasco Adult Education Center, 1445 Poso Drive. Call 661-758-7414 for more information, Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Seeking all veterans -- A meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. hour at the Veterans Hall, 309 California Ave., Shafter. Call Mike Miller for more details, 661-477-9261. MOFA -- Mexican American Opportunity Foundation of Bakersfield is a vocational training at no cost. Career enhanceme...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: BC enrollment -- Bakersfield College spring 2020 Express Enrollments will be taken Thursday, Jan. 16, 4-7 p.m., at the Shafter Learning Center, 236 James St.. NEW: Libraries closed — All Libraries will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, for the Martin Luther King birthday holiday. Seeking all veterans -- A meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. hour at the Veterans Hall, 309 California Ave., Shafter. Call Mike Miller for more details, 661-477-9261. MOFA -- Mexican American Opportunity Foundation of B...
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. Seeking all veterans -- A meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. hour at the Veterans Hall, 309 California Ave., Shafter. Call Mike Miller for more details, 661-477-9261. MOFA -- Mexican American Opportunity Foundation...
ANNOUNCEMENTS Seeking all veterans -- A meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. hour at the Veterans Hall, 309 California Ave., Shafter. Call Mike Miller for more details, 661-477-9261. MOFA -- Mexican American Opportunity Foundation of Bakersfield is a vocational training at no cost. Career enhancement classes, externship, computers, typing and GED. Call for more information, 661-336-6821 or email MAOF.org. Community awards -- The 72nd Annual Community Awards Banquet, sponsored by the Shafter Chamber of Commerce and...
ANNOUNCEMENTS Seeking all veterans -- A meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. hour at the 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. MOFA -- Mexican American Opportunity Foundation of Bakersfield is a vocational trainin...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Seeking all veterans -- A meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. hour at the Veterans Hall, 309 California Ave., Shafter. Call Mike Miller for more details, 661-477-9261. NEW: Santa at the Depot -- Santa will be at the Depot Museum Saturday, Dec. 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your cameras and vote for your favorite Holiday Tree. 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 clo...
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: MOFA -- Mexican American Opportunity Foundation of Bakersfield is a vocational training at no cost. Career enhancement classes, externship, computers, typing and GED. Call for more information, 661-336-6821 or email MAOF.org. Christmas at the Depot ...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Christmas at the Depot — Starting Dec. 7 and every Saturday after in December until the first weekend of January from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., come and check out all the Christmas trees on display at the Shafter Depot, 150 Central Valley Highway, and vote for your favorite. NEW: Community awards -- The 72nd Annual Community Awards Banquet, sponsored by the Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, is Thursday, January 23, 2020, at the Shafter Ford Theatre. Tickets may be purchased at the Chamber office. I...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: The Christmas Store Toy Collection -- Nov. 1 through Dec. 4. Drop off your new and unwrapped gift for a child between 0-18 years old at any of the following locations: City Hall, Mission Bank, Express Pharmacy, Adept Dental and Tin Cup Coffee in Shafter. NEW: Shafter Christmas Tree Lighting & Singing — Monday, Dec. 9, starting at 6 p.m. in downtown Shafter plaza, on the corner of Central Avenue and James Street. Downtown Shafter construction — Access to James Street will be limited in the next two weeks due...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Downtown Shafter construction — Access to James Street will be limited in the next two weeks due the road work operations. The city encourages taking an alternate route in order to avoid unexpected delays. All businesses along the street will be open during construction. Parking is available on State Avenue, Central Avenue and Pacific Avenue. For questions, call the City of Shafter, 661-746-5002 NEW: Santa arrives — Santa Claus is flying into the Minter Field Air Museum, with a stuffed animal giveaway cou...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Libraries closed — Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving. Shafter Lions 2019 Christmas Parade – Friday, Nov. 22, in downtown Shafter. Parade registration starts at 5:30 p.m. at 309 California Ave., Shafter Veteran’s Hall. Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. at the corner of James Street and California Avenue. Shafter Animal Control — Donations are welcomed: Nonplumping cat litter, kitten/puppy chow and stainless steel buckets. Drop off donations at the shelter, 18849 Shafter Ave. Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Shafter Lions 2019 Christmas Parade – Friday, Nov. 22, in downtown Shafter. Parade registration starts at 5:30 p.m. at 309 California Ave., Shafter Veteran’s Hall. Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. at the corner of James Street and California Avenue. Thanking veterans -- Kern County Libraries invite families to their local library branches to give thanks and create cards for local veterans. Stop by open hours Nov. 6-8 through Nov. 8 to create thank you cards. Libraries closed -- The Shafter Branch Library wil...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Dia De Los Muertos -- Wasco will be having their 4th Annual Dia De Los Muertos Event, Friday, Nov. 1, 6-10 p.m. on 7th Street in downtown Wasco. More information is available by emailing [email protected] NEW: Thanking veterans -- Kern County Libraries invite families to their local library branches to give thanks and create cards for local veterans. Stop by open hours Nov. 6-8 through Nov. 8 to create thank you cards. NEW: Libraries closed -- The Shafter Branch Library will be closed Nov. 11 for Vete...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Fall Festival — Shafter Youth Center & Shafter Lions Club are hosting Trunk or Treat on Monday, Oct. 28, at 455 E. Euclid Ave. from 5 to 8 p.m. FREE admission. Carnival style games, music and prizes. Shafter Historical Society annual meeting -- Chief Kevin Zimmermann will Speak on the history of the Shafter Police Department. At the Shafter Police conference room, 201 Central Valley Hwy., on Thursday. Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Guests also will be able to view the historical exhibits at the P...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Shafter Historical Society annual meeting -- Chief Kevin Zimmermann will Speak on the history of the Shafter Police Department. At the Shafter Police conference room, 201 Central Valley Hwy., on Thursday. Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Guests also will be able to view the historical exhibits at the Police Department. Shafter Animal Control — Donations are welcomed: Nonplumping cat litter, kitten/puppy chow and stainless steel buckets. Drop off donations at the shelter, 18849 Shafter Ave. M...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Watermill Express -- Grand opening Oct 11-13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 117 Central Valley Hwy, Shafter. Self-serve stations produce filtered water for nitrates, lead, arsenic, pesticides and other contaminants from water. NEW: Shafter Animal Control — Donations are welcomed: Nonplumping cat litter, kitten/puppy chow and stainless steel buckets. Drop off donations at the shelter, 18849 Shafter Ave. Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday 1-7 p.m. NEW: Zombie Fest Haunted House — You’ve been infected. Quara...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Town Hall Meeting -- Open to the public, Oct. 2 and 3; starts at 6:30 p.m. At the Shafter Police Department conference room, 201 Central Valley Hwy. Topic of discussion is city manager recruitment for the City of Shafter. NEW: Free Zumba Gold — Starting Oct. 7 Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m., at 505 Sunset Ave. the Walker Senior Center. Call Shafter Recreation for more information, 661-746-3303. NEW: Job Fest 2019 — Job Readiness Workshop at the Wasco Adult Education Center, 1445 Poso Drive on Wed...
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 is in collaboration with Bakersfield College and Human Services. NEW: National Coffee with A Cop Day -- Come join Police Chief Kevin Zimmermann and members of the Shafter Police Department. Wednesday...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: FREE photography workshop -- A 4-week beginners photography class. Ages 14+; 40 spots available. Starting Tuesday, Sept. 24. 6-7 p.m. at the Walker Center, 505 Sunset St. More info at Shafterrecreation.com. NEW: Shafter Police Department Night Out -- A community-police awareness- raising event Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6-8 p.m. at Veterans’ Park, 701 S. Schnaidt Street. NEW: Fun night -- Help us Build Dreams Together at Shafter Learning Center. An evening of fun at the center, Thursday, Sept. 26, 6-8 p.m., for tacos...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Car show -- The First Annual Spars and Cars Show is free to spectators. Saturday, Sept. 14, from 2 to 8 p.m. Live boxing and concert at 1280 Poplar Ave, Wasco (Barker Park). For more information or to enter your vehicle call Compa Medrano, 661-778-3699. Sponsored by the Kern County Sheriff’s Activities League. Garden class -- Edible School Yard Course for 3rd and 4th graders Fridays 9/6, 13, 27 and 10/4 at the Shafter Learning Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wasco Shafter Elks car show -- Blaine Willard M...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Garden class -- Edible School Yard Course for 3rd and 4th graders Fridays 9/6, 13, 27 and 10/4 at the Shafter Learning Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. 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. NEW: Wasco Shafter Elks car show -- Blaine Willard Memorial Car Show Saturday, Oct. 5, at 16694 Wasco...
