Tag archive for ‘community service’
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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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United Way mixer entry fee: Books for young readers
The United Way Emerging Leaders is hosting a mixer to collect new books for the local Raising a Reader program from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 21 at the Petroleum Club of Bakersfield.
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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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Invaluable service dog saved by community’s kindness
Service dog Jenna can detect when her caretaker Terri Gallion is going to have a seizure. So when Jenna accidentally ingested antifreeze – potentially lethal to animals – the Kern River Valley community came together quickly to help cover the veterinarian bills.
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California Living Musem seeks docents
Training for CALM docents begins Feb. 5. Learn how to teach others about California’s native wildlife, as well as how to handle CALMS’s ambassador animals.
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Community Reading Project needs volunteers
Kern County Superintendent of Schools is seeking volunteers to tutor second graders in reading for one hour per week this fall. Sign up for one of the upcoming training sessions.
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Nonprofit to honor ‘Women with a Heart for Bakersfield’
Garden Pathways, which offers mentoring to youth and families in Bakersfield, will honor four local women with records of exceptional community service and leadership: Kim Albers, Cathy Butler, Susan Hersberger and Dayna Nichols. The High Tea will be held June 9.
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Events spread awareness of sexual assault prevention
The Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault is conducting a series of community outreach events in April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Find out how you can get involved, and the significance of jeans.
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Nominate women with a heart for Bakersfield
Garden Pathways, a local nonprofit that offers family mentoring and youth arts programs, is seeking nominations for its annual “Women with a Heart for Bakersfield” honor program.
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Raceday volunteers needed for Amgen Tour
Kern County residents who want behind-the-scenes access to one of the largest events in the history of Bakersfield can sign up to volunteer on May 20 when the 2010 Amgen Tour of California rolls into town.
