Tag archive for ‘Bakersfield’
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Try movies and game shops for low-cost summer fun
Are your kids going stir-crazy during summer vacation? Here are some low-cost, family-friendly activities to get them out of the house.
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Cancer survivors share stories at Relay for Life
At the 2011 Relay for Life, writer Emily Shapiro met many people, young and old, whose lives have been deeply affected by cancer. Read these moving stories of love, loss and survival.
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As Valley Fever cases spike, vaccine is still elusive
Bakersfield’s Valley Fever Conference in April featured personal stories of those affected by the sometimes deadly disease.
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Individual needed to help ‘Keep Bakersfield Beautiful’
The Bakersfield City Council is recruiting for an individual to serve on the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee, which recommends policies and programs to enhance the quality of life in Bakersfield. Applications are due May 4.
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‘Third Thursday’ offers another side of downtown Bakersfield
You’ve heard of ‘First Friday,’ the monthly downtown event showcasing galleries, shops and street artists. Now get ready for ‘Third Thursdays,’ which will be held on the east side of downtown in Mill Creek Park next to the Bakersfield Museum of Art.
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Here’s your chance to be a civic leader
The Bakersfield City Council is recruiting individuals to serve on two government boards that give input on the development of Bakersfield: the Planning Commission and the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency. Here’s how to apply.
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Counting the homeless, a personal perspective
When the Kern County Homeless Collaborative led an effort to count the homeless who live among us last week, grant writer Louis Medina with the Bakersfield Homeless Center was there. Here is his account of what it was like interviewing homeless people in the Lamont and Weedpatch areas.
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Westside Parkway progress will affect traffic in coming weeks
Lane closures are planned for Truxtun Avenue, Brimhall Road and Coffee Road as crews work on paving, re-striping, and moving barriers to get ready for the next phase of the Westside Parkway.
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Pagan Pride is back – Meet real-life witches this Saturday
Back for the second go-around after a haitus last year, the all-day Pagan Pride Festival features entertainment, workshops and presentations this Saturday, Sept. 18, in Bakersfield. And it’s free.
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Local mosque to hold open house on 9-11
In a bold move to dispel ignorance and hostility against their faith, Bakersfield Muslims are inviting the greater community to visit a local mosque and learn about Islam on Saturday, the ninth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
