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  • Community Calendar - July 16, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Jul 16, 2020

    As activities restart and businesses reopen, we will try to update readers on the status of events and activities throughout the area. Please contact Erica Soriano with additions and changes at [email protected] or call 661-292-5100 by Monday at 4 p.m. for that week’s paper. ONGOING Cooling off -- Shafter’s cooling center will be open at the Walker Senior Center, 505 Sunset Ave., from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Residents using the center are encouraged to bring their favorite nonalcoholic beverages, snacks, reading materials, games, etc. Face...

  • Community Calendar - July 9, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Jul 9, 2020

    As activities restart and businesses reopen, we will try to update readers on the status of events and activities throughout the area. Please contact Erica Soriano with additions and changes at [email protected] or call 661-292-5100 by Monday at 4 p.m. for that week’s paper. ONGOING Cooling off -- Shafter’s cooling center will be open at the Walker Senior Center, 505 Sunset Ave., from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Residents using the center are encouraged to bring their favorite nonalcoholic beverages, snacks, reading materials, games, etc. Face...

  • Community Calendar - July 2, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Jul 2, 2020

    As activities restart and businesses reopen, we will try to update readers on the status of events and activities throughout the area. Please contact Erica Soriano with additions and changes at [email protected] or call 661-292-5100 by Monday at 4 p.m. for that week’s paper. ONGOING Cooling off -- Shafter’s cooling center will be open at the Walker Senior Center, 505 Sunset Ave., from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Residents using the center are encouraged to bring their favorite nonalcoholic beverages, snacks, reading materials, games, etc. Face...

  • Community Calendar - May 14, 2020

    The Shafter Press|May 14, 2020

    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 [email protected] 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....

  • Community Calendar - April 23, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Apr 23, 2020

    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....

  • Community Calendar - April 9, 2020

    Wasco Tribune|Apr 9, 2020

    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 [email protected] 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...

  • Community Calendar - April 2, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Apr 2, 2020

    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 [email protected] 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...

  • Community Calendar - March 26, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Mar 26, 2020

    [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 [email protected] 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...

  • Community Calendar - March 19, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Mar 19, 2020

    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 [email protected] 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...

  • Community Calendar - March 12, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Mar 12, 2020

    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...

  • Community Calendar - March 5, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Mar 5, 2020

    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...

  • Community Calendar - Feb. 27, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Feb 27, 2020

    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...

  • Communiy Calendar - Feb 13, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Feb 13, 2020

    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 Ave., the Shafter Yo...

  • Community Calendar - Feb. 6, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Feb 6, 2020

    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 libraries will be close...

  • Community Calendar - Jan. 30, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Jan 30, 2020

    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...

  • Community Calendar - Jan. 23, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Jan 23, 2020

    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...

  • Community Calendar - Jan. 16, 2019

    The Shafter Press|Jan 16, 2020

    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...

  • Community Calendar - Jan. 9, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Jan 9, 2020

    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...

  • Community Calendar - Jan. 2, 2020

    Jan 2, 2020

    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...

  • Community Calendar - Dec. 26, 2019

    The Shafter Press|Dec 26, 2019

    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...

  • Community Calendar - Dec. 19, 2019

    The Shafter Press|Dec 19, 2019

    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...

  • Community Calendar - Dec. 12, 2019

    The Shafter Press|Dec 12, 2019

    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...

  • Community Calendar - Dec. 5, 2019

    The Shafter Press|Dec 5, 2019

    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...

  • Community Calendar - Nov. 28, 2019

    The Shafter Press|Nov 28, 2019

    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...

  • Community Calendar - Nov. 21, 2019

    The Shafter Press|Nov 21, 2019

    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...

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