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Due to the rapidly changing environment, be aware that scheduled activities may change on a moment’s notice. Check out TheShafterPress.com or WascoTrib.com for updates, and contact event organizers for current status. Event organizers: E-mail esoriano@TheShafterPress.com or call The Press at 661-292-5100 with changes to your activities. NEW: Blood drive – Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Truth Church, 101 Beech Road, Shafter....
There will be a community drive-in worship at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Ford Theater east parking lot, 1101 E. Lerdo Highway....
Due to the rapidly changing environment, be aware that scheduled activities may change on a moment’s notice. Check out TheShafterPress.com or WascoTrib.com for updates, and contact event organizers for current status. Event organizers: E-mail esoriano@TheShafterPress.com or call The Press/Tribune at 661-292-5100 with changes to your activities. ANNOUNCEMENTS Libraries closed -- All Kern County Library branches are closed March 17- April 30. Most events and meeting cancelled -- All group events and activities will be cancelled until further n...
Due to the rapidly changing environment, be aware that scheduled activities may change on a moment’s notice. Check out TheShafterPress.com or WascoTrib.com for updates, and contact event organizers for current status. Event organizers: E-mail esoriano@TheShafterPress.com or call The Press 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: Most events and meeting cancelled -- All group events and activities will be cancelled until further no...
[BEGIN ITAL]Due to the rapidly changing environment, be aware that scheduled activities may change on a moment’s notice. Check out TheShafterPress.com for updates, and contact event organizers for current status. Event organizers: E-mail esoriano@TheShafterPress.com or call The Press 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: 661...
Due to the rapidly changing environment, be aware that scheduled activities may change on a moment’s notice. Check out TheShafterPress.com for updates, and contact event organizers for current status. Event organizers: E-mail esoriano@TheShafterPress.com or call The Press at 661-292-5100 with changes to your activities. ANNOUNCEMENTS CANCELLED: Family Craft Night — Dia del Nino at the Shafter Learning Center Thursday, March 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. CANCELLED: Coffee with a Cop — Coffee and conversation Saturday, March 21, 7-9 a.m. at Fligh...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Family Craft Night — Dia del Nino at the Shafter Learning Center Thursday, March 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Special guest chef Jerry from Grimmay Academy Shafter will have delicious salads to sample and provide information on how to make them from home. NEW: Coffee with a Cop — Join your neighbors and Shafter police officers for coffee and conversation Saturday, March 21, 7-9 a.m. at Flight Park, Gossamer Grove. No agenda and no speeches, just coffee and a chance to ask questions. NEW: City Manager reception — Welco...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Shafter Community Wellness Event — Wednesday, March 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Shafter Youth Center, 455 E. Euclid Ave. Stop by for information on health education, Safety and other community services. NEW: Dia del Niño Fiesta — Children in Shafter. Thursday, March 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Shafter Learning Center, 236 James St. There will be music, learning activities, face painting, produce giveaway, etc. Plus Learning Center summer classes vouchers. Nuevo: Dia del Niño Fiesta — Celebrando niños en Shafter Jueves el 19 de...
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. at 455 E. Euclid Av...
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 Jerelyn.Oliveria@parks.ca.gov 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 Ave., the Shafter Yo...
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 Jerelyn.Oliveria@parks.ca.gov NEW: Libraries closed — All county libraries will be close...
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 no cost. Career en...
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 enhancement classes, externs...
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 Bakersfield is a v...
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 of Bakersfield is a...
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 Agriculture, is...
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 training at no cost. Career...
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 closed — All Kern Coun...
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 — Every Saturday...
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. Information, c...
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 the road work oper...
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 courtesy of Ming Ave...
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.-3 p.m., Wednesd...
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 will be closed Nov. 11 for...
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 downtownwasco@gmail.com 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 Veteran’s Day. Shafter...
