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Shafter Festival Showcases Art Music and Community Spirit
Weekend events in Shafter featured museum exhibits and silent film shows at Congregational Church with organist Robert Salisbury. The Scarecrow Exhibit at Manuel Park drew crowds with themed figures by Chris McKee, followed by a Light Parade and a 1940 Shafter Fire Truck tour. Local singer Chris Crow urged community pride, noting abundant town talent.
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