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Other Ongoing Events or Events Beyond September 30
September 2008
Monday, September 1, 2008 Youth Fall Soccer for ages 4 to 14 begins on Sept 8, sponsored by Fun Sports. The cost is only $65.00 per child. Fun Sports exists to glorify God through programs that provide opportunities for spiritual, relational and physical growth. To register call 378-2749 or on the web: www.myfunsports.com Looking for Fall sports programs?…check out the YMCA’s fall sports programs to include soccer, flag football, girls volleyball, cheerleading, itty bitty sports. For registration, Stop by the YMCA office at 5880 District Blvd St 13, call 837-YMCA or on the web: www.ymcaofkern.org.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 Southwest Christian Center, 3700 New Stine Road, begins it's Pioneer Club tonight from 6:45 to 8:15pm. The mission is to teach children how to make Christ relevant in every aspect of their lives and turn their hearts towards God. We teach the importance of commitment to Christ, church, families and friendships. Each session includes Bible memory, Bible Exploration, fun games and crafts.
Grief Share Sessions
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 Today is Good Neighbor Day, beginning at 7:30 am, Log Cabin Florist, 800 19th street will give away over 20,000 roses in bunches of a dozen, free, to anyone who visits the shop. Jerry and Terry and Dawn, the owners of Log Cabin Florist ask those picking up the roses to keep one for themselves and give the others away to eleven different people. This is a great opportunity to be a good neighbor and develop new friendships, one rose at a time. For more information call Log Cabin florist 327-8646.
Bakersfield AM Aglow is this morning, featuring Debbie
Aurin. Begins at 9 am, breakfast is $10.00, The Bakersfield Pregnancy Center is sponsoring the Fall Empty Arms Class for women who have experienced a pregnancy loss from miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. Empty Arms is a 10 week Bible study held at Valley Baptist Church on the corner of Fruitvale and Hageman every Wednesday night through October 29. For more information or to register please call The Bakersfield Pregnancy Center at 326-1915. There is hope after loss. Come find it with others.
Thursday, September 4, 2008 Youth Fall Soccer for ages 4 to 14 begins on Sept 8, sponsored by Fun Sports. The cost is only $65.00 per child. Fun Sports exists to glorify God through programs that provide opportunities for spiritual, relational and physical growth. To register call 378-2749 or on the web: www.myfunsports.com
Friday, September 5, 2008 Looking for Fall sports programs?…check out the YMCA’s fall sports programs to include soccer, flag football, girls volleyball, cheerleading, itty bitty sports. For registration, Stop by the YMCA office at 5880 District Blvd St 13, call 837-YMCA or on the web: www.ymcaofkern.org.
Saturday, September 6, 2008 Today's Healthy Christian Woman Conference, featuring David L Neinz, is today from 8 am - 4 pm. The cost is only $35.00. The conference will be held at St John's Lutheran Church, 4500 Buena Vista Road, 872-6375 or www.sjlchurch.org The Beale Memorial Library is offering the following computer class today: “Basic Keyboard and Mouse” Have a computer but not really sure how to use it? Learn the basics in our introductory computer class. Today from 10 am – 12 pm. The Beale Memorial Library is located at 701 Truxtun Ave. All classes are free. No sign-up necessary! For more information, call (661) 868-0770. There will also be a Volunteer Orientation this morning from 10-11 am. For more information, please call 661-868-0745. CCLS Child Development Center, a Christian Day Care, is hosting an Open House today from 10 am – 3pm. Join them for facility tours and staff available to answer questions and enroll your children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. You’ll find CCLS Child Development Center at 7220 Rosedale Highway (corner of Patton & Rosedale) or call 588-1510 or 477-7500. United Way presents a way for you to gather with thousands of others to give back to your community. The Day of Caring kick off Breakfast will begin at 7:30 today at Stramler Park, 3805 Chester Ave. Mayor Hall will be there to proclaim Sept 6, 2008 as Bakersfield’s Day of Caring. For information call Rachel at the United Way at 834-1382.
Sunday, September 7, 2008 An Evening with Your Destiny in Mind is designed to strengthen and equip the body of Christ, internationally acclaimed preacher Dr. Michelle Corral, will bring in depth insight with encouragement and hope. Admission is free, Service is this evening at 6:30 pm at United in Christ Ministries located at 1200 Baker Street. For information call Pastor Eric 319-7977.
Monday, September 8, 2008 Looking for Fall sports programs?…check out the YMCA’s fall sports programs to include soccer, flag football, girls volleyball, cheerleading, itty bitty sports. For registration, Stop by the YMCA office at 5880 District Blvd St 13, call 837-YMCA or on the web: www.ymcaofkern.org.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Grief Share Sessions
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 The Bakersfield Pregnancy Center is sponsoring the Fall Empty Arms Class for women who have experienced a pregnancy loss from miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. Empty Arms is a 10 week Bible study held at Valley Baptist Church on the corner of Fruitvale and Hageman every Wednesday night through October 29. For more information or to register please call The Bakersfield Pregnancy Center at 326-1915. There is hope after loss. Come find it with others.
Thursday, September 11, 2008 The National Multiple Sclerosis Society will hold physical activity programs this fall on Thursdays beginning today at Total Woman. Dedicated to helping people with MS achieve optimal physical and emotional health and promoting wellness, for information, call the Kern County Field Office at 321-9512.
Friday, September 12, 2008 Looking for Fall sports programs?…check out the YMCA’s fall sports programs to include soccer, flag football, girls volleyball, cheerleading, itty bitty sports. For registration, Stop by the YMCA office at 5880 District Blvd St 13, call 837-YMCA or on the web: www.ymcaofkern.org.
Saturday, September 13, 2008 Second annual Support Our Troops Ride is today. All motorcycles and classic car owners are invited to bring a cash donation and donate items to send to our troops. Each participant should display an American flag and join us to Support Our Troops. The ride begins at Bikersfield on the corner of Fairhaven and Rosedale Hwy at 6:30 pm. For more information call Bill at 589-8757. The Beale Memorial Library is offering the following computer class today: “Internet” Learn how to surf the Internet to locate helpful and fun information. Today from 10 am – 12 pm. The Beale Memorial Library is located at 701 Truxtun Ave. All classes are free. No sign-up necessary! For more information, call (661) 868-0770.
Sunday, September 14, 2008 Children To Love International invites you to partner with them to meet the needs of orphans in India and Romania. Celebrating fifteen years of ministry, CTL will host en evening of hope at Olive Drive Church at 6 pm tonight. Hear inspiring life changing messages about the impact of CTL. For tickets call the CTL office at 588-9000.
Monday, September 15, 2007 No known events.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Grief Share Sessions
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 The Great Kern County Fair begins today and runs through September 28. This year’s theme is Best in the West. For details check out their website at www.KernCountyFair.com The Bakersfield Pregnancy Center is sponsoring the Fall Empty Arms Class for women who have experienced a pregnancy loss from miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. Empty Arms is a 10 week Bible study held at Valley Baptist Church on the corner of Fruitvale and Hageman every Wednesday night through October 29. For more information or to register please call The Bakersfield Pregnancy Center at 326-1915. There is hope after loss. Come find it with others.
Thursday, September 18, 2008 The Great Kern County Fair runs through September 28. This year’s theme is Best in the West. For details check out their website at www.KernCountyFair.com
Friday, September 19, 2008 The Great Kern County Fair runs through September 28. This year’s theme is Best in the West. For details check out their website at www.KernCountyFair.com The Kern County Museum will host a Dinner Dance and Silent Auction to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation this evening at 3801 Chester Avenue in Bakersfield, CA. The event begins at 6:00pm and runs until 11:00pm. The cost is $50 per person. Contact Debbie at 588-4357
Saturday, September 20, 2008 Join us for America on the Move! The 5 K Fun Run/Walk is coming to Yokuts Park today from 7 – 11 am. Adopt a healthy lifestyle by taking small steps, join with YMCA’s across the nation for America on the Move. The event is free of charge, for information call the YMCA at 837-YMCA or on the web – www.ymcaofkern.org. Love in the Name of Christ is sponsoring its fourth annual Golf Tournament today. Call Love in the Name of Christ for details at www.LoveINCBakersfield.org Riverview Baptist Church invites you to attend their 6th annual motorcycle Run for Jesus on today at 10 am. All proceeds go to youth ministries. Entry fee is a $10.00 donation or a gift certificate to Payless Shoes for the Christmas shoe giveaway. There are pre-event activities, for information call Pastor Neil at 837-4545. 3rd Annual HEARTS Connection Bunko Tournament will be today. $25.00 entry fee. For Tickets, call 328-9055 x222 or www.heartsfrc.org The Great Kern County Fair runs through September 28. This year’s theme is Best in the West. For details check out their website at www.KernCountyFair.com The Beale Memorial Library is offering the following computer
class today:
Sunday, September 21, 2008 The Great Kern County Fair runs through September 28. This year’s theme is Best in the West. For details check out their website at www.KernCountyFair.com
Monday, September 22, 2008 The Great Kern County Fair runs through September 28. This year’s theme is Best in the West. For details check out their website at www.KernCountyFair.com The Beale Memorial Library is offering a Volunteer Orientation this evening from 5-6 pm. For more information, please call 661-868-0745. The Beale Memorial Library is located at 701 Truxtun Ave. All classes are free. No sign-up necessary! For more information, call (661) 868-0770.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Grief Share Sessions The Great Kern County Fair runs through September 28. This year’s theme is Best in the West. For details check out their website at www.KernCountyFair.com
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 The Bakersfield Pregnancy Center is sponsoring the Fall Empty Arms Class for women who have experienced a pregnancy loss from miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. Empty Arms is a 10 week Bible study held at Valley Baptist Church on the corner of Fruitvale and Hageman every Wednesday night through October 29. For more information or to register please call The Bakersfield Pregnancy Center at 326-1915. There is hope after loss. Come find it with others. Pathpoint Job Club announces a Job Club for people with disabilities and disadvantages to explore exciting job opportunities in Kern County. The last Wednesday of every month the Job Club will host one-hour workshops designed to answer questions and assist in finding employment--- light refreshments will be provided. Pathpoint Job Club. is a non-profit organization that provides employment services, day programming and independent life skills to individuals with disabilities or disadvantages. For more information contact, contact Kellie Tyndall at 661-617-6170. The Great Kern County Fair runs through September 28. This year’s theme is Best in the West. For details check out their website at www.KernCountyFair.com
Thursday, September 25, 2008 The Great Kern County Fair runs through September 28. This year’s theme is Best in the West. For details check out their website at www.KernCountyFair.com
Friday, September 26, 2008 The Great Kern County Fair runs through September 28. This year’s theme is Best in the West. For details check out their website at www.KernCountyFair.com
Saturday, September 27, 2008 The Great Kern County Fair runs through tomorrow. This year’s theme is Best in the West. For details check out their website at www.KernCountyFair.com
The Child Guidance Foster Family Agency is hosting
SOFTBALL SMASH 2008, a CO-ED Slow-Pitch Softball Tournament for ages 18
and up today. Cost per team is $250 with an
additional fee for team lunch.
September is the 19th annual National Alcohol Prevention
and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. United for Recovery invites your
participation in a major public alcohol and drug awareness event;
involving a short motorcycle ride and an opportunity to showcase your
vintage cars in celebration of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction
Recovery Month. This event will be held at Harbor Regional Park,
Saturday September 27, 2008. Torrance, CA The Beale Memorial Library is offering the following computer
class today:
Sunday, September 28, 2008 The Great Kern County Fair ends today. This year’s theme is Best in the West. For details check out their website at www.KernCountyFair.com
Oliver! Lionel Bart’s musical treasure comes to the
Rabobank Theater For One Performance Only tonight at 7
p.m.
Monday, September 29, 2008 No known events.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Grief Share Sessions
The Bakersfield Art Association is pleased to announce artists with specialties teaching classes in water color, color-wheel, beginning drawing and intermediate art. The classes will be held at the Gallery of Art at East Hills Mall. For more information call the Bakersfield Art Association at 872-2806.
Pathpoint Job Club announces a Job Club for people with disabilities and disadvantages to explore exciting job opportunities in Kern County. The last Wednesday of every month the Job Club will host one-hour workshops designed to answer questions and assist in finding employment--- light refreshments will be provided. Pathpoint Job Club. is a non-profit organization that provides employment services, day programming and independent life skills to individuals with disabilities or disadvantages. For more information contact, contact Kellie Tyndall at 661-617-6170.
Ygnacio Valley High School in Concord, CA is planning our 40th reunion. Please contact Cathi Elledge Gall at 925-754-3187 or gprinter@aol.com or Ann Totherow at 530-906-7198 or annieberries@sbcglobal.net for information.
Taft High Class of 1968 is looking for classmates to attend the 40th class Reunion on Oct.24, 25 & 26th. For information you may contact Coleen Hoskins at gense1950@yahoo.com, www.tuhs1968.com, or Don Crabb at doncrabb@sbcglobal.net
Want to help the homeless? Tabitha’s Treasure is a local thrift store with new and used merchandise. As part of God’s design to serve the needy, lost, least and last, proceeds from the store are used to provide housing, employment training and substance abuse. Tabitha’s Treasure is located at 824 Baker Street will accept gently used donations. Please call Yolanda at 900-8616
Kern County is ranked 17th in the nation with children
and families living in poverty. 59% of the residences that visit local
food banks are children. Many children are part of a local school
feeding program. For many children this is the only meal they receive.
(Often going with out food during weekends and holidays)
Covenant Community Services is a faith-based foster family agency that trains and certifies foster parents willing to parent troubled teens. There are free information meetings every two weeks. For information call Jessica at 326-8304 or their website: www.covenantcs.net.
Grief Share Sessions
The Bakersfield Pregnancy Center is sponsoring the Fall Empty Arms Class for women who have experienced a pregnancy loss from miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. Empty Arms is a 10 week Bible study held at Valley Baptist Church on the corner of Fruitvale and Hageman every Wednesday night through October 29. For more information or to register please call The Bakersfield Pregnancy Center at 326-1915. There is hope after loss. Come find it with others.
Looking for Fall sports programs?…check out the YMCA’s fall sports programs to include soccer, flag football, girls volleyball, cheerleading, itty bitty sports. For registration, Stop by the YMCA office at 5880 District Blvd St 13, call 837-YMCA or on the web: www.ymcaofkern.org.
Pioneer Day and Peddler’s Faire is coming up on October 4 and 5 from 10 – 4 pm at Frazier Park Recreation Building. Featuring antiques and collectibles, with Free Admission and Parking. For information call 2456-2339 or online: www.rrchs.org.
The Arvin High alumni association is sponsoring their 7th annual Family and Friends Golf Tournament on Saturday October 4 at the Sycamore Canyon Golf Course in Arvin, CA. The cost is $75.00 per person, all proceeds go to the alumni association to support un-funded programs at Arvin High and scholarship funds for new grads to attend college. For information on the web: www.arvinalumni.org or call Dr. Jim Young at 854-1105.
The Volkslauf is coming…October 11 in front of the Sheriff’s Lerdo Jail Facility…The Volkslauf is a 10K/5K mud run which incorporates about 75 very challenging Marine Core obstacles. To Register Go to their website: www.volkslauf.com or call Glenn at 378-2055.
Shafter has 3 awesome museums and they want to show off! It all happens Saturday, October 11th, in Shafter - of course! Minter air field museum features the best of kern county's World War II displays. The Shafter depot represents the best of kern county railroad history and agricultural history and equipment. The green hotel depicts the settlement of Kern County and the 1913 lifestyle. Visit all 3 museums for a suggested donation of $5.00. Kids are free and the hours are 9am - 3pm on Saturday, October 11th, in Shafter. Shafter eateries are offering meal specials for museum goers, too. All sponsored by the Shafter chamber of commerce. Eat, enjoy, see some great history and bring the whole family.
Six time Grammy winner, Amy Grant will perform at the San Joaquin Hospital’s annual Gala on October 18. Tickets are available now, All proceeds go to benefit hospital programs such as the maternity care center and diabetes education. For concert or gala tickets call the foundation at 869-6570 or through www.vallitix.com.
The "State of California Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet Job and
Resource Fair" will be held on Thursday, October 23, from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. at the Clovis Veterans' Memorial Building, 453 Hughes Avenue.
New Life Church of God, 8510 Weedpatch Hwy., is sponsoring a co-ed softball tournament October 24-26...7pm Friday, 7am Saturday, and all day Sunday. The entry fee is $175 per team with all proceeds going to the youth group. For more information, call John DeLeon at 661-845-1700 for details and rules of the tournament.
National recording artists, FEE are coming to the Bridge Bible Church for great concert. Worship with FEE on Thursday October 29 at 7:00 pm. For more information or tickets call the Bridge Bible Church at 587-2010 or online at www.thebridgebiblechurch.com
Ever wanted to visit the Holy Land? Shama Resource Center is traveling to Israel from Nov 11 – 20. For information and a complete itinerary, go to the web – www.shamacenter.org or call 331-7300.
Christmas Joy Ride will be Saturday December 20th @ Sonic Drive inn on Olive Dr. The parade will begin at 10 am. This year there will be a shine and show off, Live bands, Drawings, and more Activities. We are going to have a great time. What makes this toy drive so unique is that at the end of the parade Hundreds of children will be lined up at Standard school to receive all the gifts donated WOW! Part of our goal is to connect the giver with the receiver. Most toy drives you see the toys donated loaded into a trailer then they drive off. with this event you actually get to escort the toys to the toy distribution site and see all the children that your bringing Christmas joy.
Pro 31 Network is a monthly opportunity for Christian business women to connect with each other through fellowship and support. A fast-paced, one hour networking meeting. There are no dues or monthly fees. Pro 31 Network meets on the second Thursday of every month at the Petroleum Club. Lunch is $15.00. for information, contact Debbie at 747-0328.
Local host families are being sought by the non-profit A.S.S.E. International Student Exchange Program. Host families can choose students from countries like Germany, Japan, Spain and more! Students 15 to 18 years of age would live with host families while attending local high school and learn about American culture and improve their English language abilities. Students are available for an academic year, semester or a 3-month program. Call 1-800-733-2773 for more information.
Keeping Kids Safe Ministries is a Christian team from the sex offender management field. KKSS provides accountability for church leaders to protect kids from sexual abuse. For information check out their website: www.KidsSafeMinistries.com or call (615)631-5075.
Want to get rid of that car you don’t need? Donate it to Cars 4 Christ, a way you can support God’s kingdom by donating unwanted cars, trucks, boats and motorcycles. Your donation is tax deductible! Call Toll Free – 1-888-901-5655.
Want to “Partner with Churches to transform lives in the Name of Christ?” Join with Love in the Name of Christ by donating prizes, talent, host an event or give financial support. Call Peni at 325-6838.
Covenant Community Services has an immediate need for volunteers willing to mentor former foster youth, ages 17 -21. Contact Covenant Community Services by phone 326-8304 or on their website: www.covenantcs.net
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society invites you to be part of their 20th anniversary of Team in Training. TNT provides support to help you complete a half marathon or other event to raise awareness and financial support to find a cure for blood related cancers and improve quality of life for patients and their families. To learn more, call 331-2904 or the website: www.teamintraining.org.
Work Training Programs, Inc. announces a Job Club for people with disabilities and disadvantages to explore exciting job opportunities in Kern County. The first Tuesday of every month the Job Club will host one-hour workshops designed to answer questions and assist in finding employment--- light refreshments will be provided. Work Training Programs, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides employment services, day programming and independent life skills to individuals with disabilities or disadvantages. For more information contact, contact Kellie Tyndall at 661-617-6170.
Can a shoebox change a life? Operation Christmas Child offers year round opportunities to share the love of Jesus through the power of a simple gift. Reaching 7.6 million children in 2008, Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse offers positions that can make a difference. For information, email Jennifer at jtrevithick@samaritan.org or on the website: www.samaritanspurse.org
Kenya is experiencing choas and unrest, nearly 250,000 people are displaced. International Christian Ministries is offering financial help to these displaced people. If you would like to donate to the Kenya Relief Drive, contact International Christian Ministires at 832-9740 or on the web at www.icmusa.org.
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Work Training Programs, Inc. announces a Job Club for people with disabilities and disadvantages to explore exciting job opportunities in Kern County. The first Tuesday of every month the Job Club will host one-hour workshops designed to answer questions and assist in finding employment--- light refreshments will be provided. Work Training Programs, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides employment services, day programming and independent life skills to individuals with disabilities or disadvantages. For more information contact, contact Kellie Tyndall at 661-617-6170.
Want a Christian ministry filled with joy and satisfaction serving the Lord? We have the very ministry you are looking for - serving with the roving volunteers in Christ's service. We travel in RV's throughout the U.S. and Canada doing maintenance and repair projects for Christian, non-profit organizations. For an exciting new ministry opportunity, contact RIVCS Headquarters today at 800-727-8914 or www.rvics.com
NWS PEACE PROGRAM is looking for host families for high school students from Brazil, Colombia, Korea, Germany and other countries for the 2008 fall semester. Students speak English and want to learn about our American culture. All that’s required is a spare room, meals and a caring family. Call NWS Peace at 1-866-846-3977 or log onto: www.nw-services.com.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH UNPLANNED PREGNANCY. Work only a few hours a week as a receptionists, counselors bi-lingual and English speaking, maternity or newborn clothing and decision making counsel. Please call the Bakersfield Pregnancy Center at 326-1909 - ask for Sandy Snow.
PERMANENT ABSENTEE VOTER FORMS. Do you want to vote from the comfort of your own home and avoid long lines on Election Day? Vote absentee! Call 1 800 452-8683 or go online www.co.kern.ca.us/elections/
BANQUET AND MEETING FACILITY. As part of our commitment to the city of Bakersfield, we, at Golden State Mall “Public Market”, would like to open our doors to churches, synagogues, city government, schools, hospitals, and other non-profit organizations to make use of our Banquet Hall facilities; with the capacity to accommodate over 1,500 guests. It is conveniently located in downtown. For availability, call George at (661)663-9500 or visit www.GoldenStateMall.net.
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HEALING PRAYER ROOM - Every Wednesday Evening at the
Bakersfield First Assembly of God,
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
THE CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION: This year, help support arts education in your child's school by requesting a free Parent Guide that includes helpful tips and resources about arts learning.
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT WITH YOUTH FOR UNDERSTANDING
RECOVERY THRU CHRIST 12 STEP RECOVERY PROGRAM
BAKERSFIELD HEAT WAVE - PERFORMING SQUAD ON HORSEBACK
COVENANT COMMUNITY SERVICES exists to transform the lives of foster children and their families through the love of God thereby ending the cycle of child abuse and neglect in our community. for more information contact 1(661)326-8304 OR visit their website at www.covenantcs.net.
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