Colors Festival Opens With Patsy Cline Play at Ford Theater
The Fourth Annual Colours Festival began with Always, Patsy Cline at the new Ford Theater in the old Holiday Ford building. Amy Adams stars with Kim Kotrla and a band led by Larry Starrh. Encore shows are planned for March 1 and 2.
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New Ford Theater
Shafter Veterans Hall
Ford Theater
Holiday Ford Building
Patsy Cline
Amy Adams
Kim Kotrla
Adams
Larry Starrh
Starrh
Barton Brothers
Jason Threstle
Kotrla
Delight
Louise
Cline
Shafter community notices announce reunions and youth fundraisers
Shafter High Class of 1959 plans a 55 year reunion contact Bill Thompson at 559 435 2374 or wmthomphotmail.com. Shafter Gladiators Youth Football hosts a March 22 auction dinner at the Shafter Veterans Hall at 6 pm with a 50/50 draw and 50 auction items. Buttonwillow programs advertise PiYo classes for ages 16 plus at 556 Mile Ave, and signups for a Boys and Girls Youth Basketball League. A Senior Outreach contact for Medi Cal and related services is Melanie Davie Haynes at 758 7332. Shafter Christian Fellowship partners with CAP Kem for a monthly food giveaway at 632 James St on the third Sunday at 2 pm, pastor Justin at 661 496 5259.
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Shafter
Bill Thompson
Shafter Gladiators
Shafter Veterans Hall
Buttonwillow
Melanie Davie-Haynes
Wasco
Shafter Christian Fellowship
Community Action Partnership
Kem
James St
Justin
Probation search nets five arrests in Shafter residence
On February 20 at 6 00 p m Cal MMET officers conducted a probation search in the 200 block of Maple Avenue Shafter locating five subjects and narcotics paraphernalia One subject attempted to flee fought and assaulted officers before being taken into custody Rodrigo Gutierrez 28 detained for controlled substance possession transportation assault on a peace officer and resisting arrest Israel Acosta 32 charged with outstanding warrant possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia Gutierrez and Acosta booked at Kern County facility Thomas Ayers 51 Stephanie Ayers 48 and Vanessa Tedrick 26 were arrested for Health and Safety and Penal Code violations and released with citations All residents were from Shafter Investigation ongoing.
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California
Cal-Mmet
Maple Avenue
Shafter
Rodrigo Gutierrez
Israel Acosta
Gutierrez
Acosta
Kern County
Sheriff's Office
Thomas Ayers
Symphony closes Colours Festival with superb Shafter performance
The Shafter Symphony led by Stephen Penner closed the Colours Festival weekend with a strong concert at the Fred Starrh Performing Arts Center. The audience filled Shafter High as the community enjoyed classic music and supported arts through generous sponsors. Penner, a founder and freelance conductor, has trained with the Berlin Philharmonic and previously served as Assistant Conductor at California State University Northridge.
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Shafter Symphony
Stephen Penner
Fred Starrh
Shafter High
Shafter
Symphony
Berlin Philharmonic
California State University
Saturday Art Celebration in Shafter Showcases Local Talent
Shafter hosted a full day of arts led by the Colours Committee featuring a Fun Run/Walk colored route and an Art Gallery at the Veterans Hall. Local artist David Vanderpool, along with Nicole St John and Marisela Oropeza, displayed varied works from quilts to sculptures, oils, and acrylics, while a local sculptor explained kiln firing and month‑long pieces. A Wine Tasting and Meet the Artists wrapped up the event.
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Shafter
Shafter Veterans Hall
David Vanderpool
Nicole St. John
Marisela Oropeza
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Christian Fellowship Food Pantry
Penner
Julia L. Haney
Strauss
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