Tag archive for ‘nonprofits’
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Arts supporters rally in face of county budget cuts
In the face of severe budget cuts to arts programs by the Kern County Board of Supervisors, a “Save the Arts” rally and meeting will be held for arts supporters to plan their response at an upcoming public hearing.
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Local foundation enters arts funding arena
The Kern Community Foundation is deciding how to allocate $185,000 in grant money to support local arts and culture. Arts organizations will be invited to workshops to learn about the grant and give feedback as to how the money should be awarded.
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Public mural unveiled as latest in fight against graffiti
Former tagger Thomas Lucero joins Bakersfield’s anti-graffiti movement by helping paint a mural at the Stop the Violence headquarters in East Bakersfield.
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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.
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In lieu of flowers, commit acts of kindness
As keynote speaker at the United Way of Kern’s nonprofit conference, children’s advocate and community builder Wendy Wayne shares her story of how cancer took her on a journey of kindness, family, friendship and community.
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Whistle while you work for a free Disneyland pass
The “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” promotion encourages volunteerism by giving a free pass to Disneyland or Disney World in return for a day of volunteer work. But with more than half of the 1 million passes already given out, you better act fast. Here’s your guide to how.
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Longtime FLICS star gets a star of his own
David Kosakowski, board treasurer for Bakersfield’s nonprofit international film society, is honored with a star outside the Fox Theater for his years of dedication and “penny pinching.” The longtime FLICS volunteer has terminal pancreatic cancer.
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New TV series will spotlight Central Valley issues
Beginning this Friday, Feb. 5, a weekly half-hour show, “GREAT VALLEY,” will explore solutions to the economic, social and environmental challenges facing the Central Valley. The show is a joint project of the Great Valley Center and KVPT-Valley Public Television.
