Shafter Public Health announces April clinics and events
The Shafter Public Health Department lists April clinic dates at 329 Central Valley Highway with appointments needed for most clinics. A family planning session on April 23, immunization on April 14, and a preventive health screening on April 17 at the Senior Center. Pregnancy screening, Cinco de Mayo volunteer drive, Senior Sounds concert April 9, Gladiators tryouts on April 12 and 19. High School reunion info and local AA meetings also noted.
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Shafter PAL Opens At Richland Activity Center
Shafter Police Activities League cuts the ribbon at the Richland Activity Center with about 40 children ready to enroll in the boxing league. The program, a partnership of the Shafter Police Department and Richland School District, offers homework help, tutoring, and recreation in two upstairs rooms including computers, pool, air hockey and foosball.
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Warbirds in Action Show brings WWII aircraft to Minter Field
The Bakersfield area air show at Minter Field on Saturday April 19 runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with gates at 8 a.m. The event features about 80 aircraft and performers including a P-38 Lightning, C-53 transport, TBM Avenger, Hawker Sea Fury, Thunder Dolphins and jets. Visitors can chat with pilots, tour relics, and watch aerobatics by Rob Harrison and Dan Buchanan. Helicopters including UH-60 Blackhawk may be on display, with additional aircraft such as an F-18 Hornet and A-10 Warthog possibly participating.
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Minter Field Air Museum
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Dean Cram
Air Show
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Pacific Theatre
Bakersfield
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Dan Buchanan
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Kern County Sheriff's Department
Warkentin guides Maple School students through memory tour
Bennie Warkentin, once a Maple School student, returned at 84 to lead 207 pupils on a two hour walk through his youth. He recalled studying, hours with his dog Teddy, and clouds turning into presidential faces as he guided groups in 20 minute sessions through familiar haunts.
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Kindergarten Farm Visit Delights Golden Oak Students
About 120 kindergartners from Golden Oak Elementary visited Shafter High School’s farm last Tuesday and Wednesday. They watched two lambs, Mary the mother and Penelope the youngster, as pens near Spiderpig and Kristin the pig drew curious hands and questions.
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