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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 [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 Veteran’s Day. Shafter...
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 Police Department. S...
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. Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p...
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. Quarantine instructions: Oct....
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 Wednesday, Oct. 2, 10-11:30 a.m...
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, Oct. 2, at Shafter D...
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, snow cones, kids...
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 Memorial Car Show S...
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 Ave. Show 10 a.m....
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Libraries closed -- All Kern County Libraries will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, for Labor Day. NEW: Wasco Shafter Elks car show -- Blaine Willard Memorial Car Show Saturday, Oct. 5, at 16694 Wasco Ave. Show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call Jerry Bo at 661 747-8831. NEW: Free rides for students -- Kern Transit is offering free rides to all students enrolled at Bakersfield College with valid student ID, through finals week Saturday, Dec. 24. Shafter social media training -- Tuesday, Sept. 3, 5:3-8 p.m. at the Shafter...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Shafter social media training -- Tuesday, Sept. 3, 5:3-8 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. Shafter Woman’s Club Mix & Mingle -- Learn more about what Shafter Woman’s Club does. Meet new people, new connections. Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 10:30 a.m. 480 Maple St., corner of Maple Street and Tulare Avenue, Shafter. Library events -- Every day/all day events at the Shafter Branch Library. Kids Coloring Craze, Game On! Puz...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: BC enrollment -- Bakersfield College staff will be offering Express Enrollment opportunities at the Shafter Learning Center, 236 James St. Aug. 15, 4-7 p.m. NEW: Farm relief -- Personal Ag Management, a local leader in agriculture relief programs, will host a free informational event Friday, Aug. 16, at 10 a.m. Shafter Veterans Hall, 309 California Ave. Will include how to enroll and answer questions about available farm aid. NEW: Influencers Bakersfield Women -- Women’s group Monday Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. at Tony’s Fir...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Shafter Woman’s Club Mix & Mingle -- Learn more about what Shafter Woman’s Club does. Meet new people, new connections. Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 10:30 a.m. 480 Maple St., corner of Maple Street and Tulare Avenue, Shafter. NEW: Trucking With Clean Fuels Conference – Tuesday, Aug. 13, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Ford Theater, 1101 E. Lerdo Hwy., Shafter. NEW: Library events -- Every day/all day events at the Shafter Branch Library. Kids Coloring Craze, Game On! Puzzelmania. Worship hours -- Shafter Mennonite Brethren Churc...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Worship hours -- Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church will be starting new worship time Sunday, Aug. 18 at 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages will begin at 9:30 a.m. as well. Stuff the Bus -- Assemblyman Rudy Salas and the Shafter Alliance Club are collecting school supplies, backpacks, paper, pencils, etc. Saturday, Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Dollar General, 337 E. Lerdo Hwy., Shafter. MONDAY Knitting 101 (Tejer 101) -- Starting June 10. Mondays at 1 p.m. at the Shafter Branch Library. SRPD --The Shafter Recreatio...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Roaming Reptiles — Tuesday, July 30, at 12 p.m. at the Shafter Library. NEW: Celebrate Summer Finale — Wednesday, July 31, at 12 p.m. at the Shafter Library. Free rides -- Kern Transit is offering free rides to who are attending Bakersfield College for the school summer session. Worship hours -- Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church will be starting Sunday worship at 10 a.m. from June 23 through Aug 4. Beat the heat -- Veteran’s Park spray pad will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m. and on days of extreme heat....
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Kern Transit is offering free rides to who are attending Bakersfield College for the school summer session. Shafter Historical Society Presents! – Tuesday, July 16, at the Shafter Library at 6 p.m. “A History of Shafter in Playing Cards.” Worship hours -- Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church will be starting Sunday worship at 10 a.m. from June 23 through Aug 4. Beat the heat -- Veteran’s Park spray pad will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m. and on days of extreme heat. Church sports camps — Shafter Mennonite...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Shafter Historical Society Presents! – Tuesday, July 16, at the Shafter Library at 6 p.m. “A History of Shafter in Playing Cards.” Worship hours -- Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church will be starting Sunday worship at 10 a.m. from June 23 through Aug 4. Beat the heat -- Veteran’s Park spray pad will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m. and on days of extreme heat. Church sports camps — Shafter Mennonite Church at 400 Kern St. is hosting three sports camps for all incoming K-6th grade students. The camps and dates...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Free fireworks show -- 3rd of July Shafter Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Celebration 100% funded by sponsors and donations. Shafter High football field. Gates open at 6 p.m. Worship hours -- Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church will be starting Sunday worship at 10 a.m. from June 23 through Aug 4. Beat the heat -- Veteran’s Park spray pad will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m. and on days of extreme heat. Church sports camps — Shafter Mennonite Church at 400 Kern St. is hosting three sports camps for all inc...
ANNOUNCEMENTS Worship hours -- Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church will be starting Sunday worship at 10 a.m. from June 23 through Aug 4. Beat the heat -- Veteran’s Park spray pad will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m. and on days of extreme heat. Church sports camps — Shafter Mennonite Church at 400 Kern St. is hosting three sports camps for all incoming K-6th grade students. The camps and dates are volleyball (June 17-21), wrestling (July 15-19) and basketball (July 29- Aug. 2). The cost of each camp is $15; if a child att...
ANNOUNCEMENTS Shafter in film -- Shafter Historical Society presents Shafter and the Big Screen, Tuesday June 18, at 6 p.m. at the Shafter Branch Library. NEW: Worship hours -- Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church will be starting Sunday worship at 10 a.m. from June 23 through Aug 4. NEW: Beat the heat -- Veteran’s Park spray pad will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m. and on days of extreme heat. Church sports camps — Shafter Mennonite Church at 400 Kern St. is hosting three sports camps for all incoming K-6th grade students. The ca...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Free clothes to the needy — Freewill Baptist Church, 155 Redwood Dr. Saturday, June 8, a.m. to 10 a.m. NEW: Roaming Reptiles — Thursday, June 6, at 12 p.m. at the Shafter Branch Library. NEW: Shafter in film -- Shafter Historical Society presents Shafter and the Big Screen, Tuesday June 18, at 6 p.m. at the Shafter Branch Library. Church sports camps — Shafter Mennonite Church at 400 Kern St. is hosting three sports camps for all incoming K-6th grade students. The camps and dates are volleyball (June 17-21), wrestling (July...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Church sports camps — Shafter Mennonite Church at 400 Kern St. is hosting three sports camps for all incoming K-6th grade students. The camps and dates are volleyball (June 17-21), wrestling (July 15-19) and basketball (July 29- Aug. 2). The cost of each camp is $15; if a child attends all three, the total is $40. Each camp is held 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Fellowship Center gym with an exhibition and dessert for the whole family at 7 p.m. Friday of each camp. Call the church office for more information and registration, M...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Pregnancy health — Bakersfield Pregnancy Center’s Image Clear Ultrasound mobile unit will be in Shafter on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 2-5 p.m. 341 Central Ave., Shafter (parking lot across from La Fonda). No appointments necessary. FREE pregnancy test, first-trimester ultrasound, information and resources available. Memorial Day -- Services at the Shafter Cemetery honoring veterans on Memorial Day will start at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27. SAT practice -- Study sessions on Tuesdays at the Shafter High Sch...
