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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 [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...
