Community Calendar Highlights Shafter and Richland Events
A compact listing of weekly meetings and groups across Shafter and Richland including Prop 36 recovery sessions at Free Will Baptist Church and Home Fellowship Church, city council and planning meetings, 4-H, AA and NA gatherings, and cultural activities at Redwood School and veterans halls with contact numbers and locations.
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Free Will Baptist Church
Redwood
Home Fellowship Church
California Avenue
The
Nazarene Church
W. Lerdo
Shafter Youth Council
City Council
Richland
Summer Food Service Program kicks off in Shafter
The Community Action Partnership of Kern announces a summer meal program offering free breakfast and lunch to children 18 and under at the Shafter Youth Center, 455 East Euclid Avenue, through August 15. Breakfast 9:30 to 9 a.m., lunch 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The site complies with USDA nondiscrimination rules and provides contact for civil rights complaints.
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Community Action Partnership of
Kern
Shafter
East Euclid Avenue
United States Department of Agriculture
USDA
Fire damages Redwood Elementary classroom in Kern incident
Kern County firefighters responded to an 8 p.m. fire at Redwood Elementary School. Crews forced entry, contained the blaze to the starting room, and ventilated the building. About 13 firefighters aided by Shafter Police. $1.5 million in property saved, $100,000 in damage. no injuries reported.
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Redwood Elementary
Kern County Fire Department
Shafter
Barbecue Tickets Offered for Varsity Valley Victory Celebrate
Summer highlights include junior nationals world nationals and the USA Track and Field Olympic Trials plus the purchase of championship rings for the Varsity Boys Valley win. For barbecue tickets call Dirk McJenikin at 588 2346 or Terry Lewis at 619 8854.
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Boys Valley
Dirk McJenikin
Terry Lewis
Gladiators Seek Varsity and Freshmen Players
The Gladiators invite interested players to contact Coach Rodriguez at 661-342-559 to be connected with the appropriate coach for varsity or freshmen teams.
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The
Gladiators
Rodriguez
Shafter Library Reopens After Remodeling Summer Fun Schedule
Shafter Branch Library celebrates reopening on Monday June 9 after remodeling. Summer reading program Catch the Reading Bug runs June 2 to July 26 with Bugaroo Story Time Mondays at 11 15 a.m. Various events run weekly including balloons and magic June 11 at 2 p.m., pest control June 18 at 2 p.m., insect lore butterfly story time June 19 at 2 p.m., Buggy Mystery June 25 at 2 p.m., snakes at the library July 2 at 1 30 p.m., pet safety July 9 at 2 p.m., Wild Child Bubble Adventures July 16 at 2 p.m., teens Traveling Journal July 22 at 2 p.m., and Bugs and Books Magic Show July 23 at 2 p.m. Aquatic Center opens June 20 with 50 cent admission and a free snow cone with paid entry. Pool hours 1–4 p.m. Tue–Sat and 7–9 p.m. Tue–Thu. Swim lessons Session 1 June 10–20, Session 2 July 1–11, Session 3 July 20–Aug 1. For registrations call 700 East Tulare or visit shafterrecreation.org.
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Shafter
Chris Lopez
Act Now
E&m
Shafter Animal Control
Return of the Traveling Journal
Michael Kennedy
Shatter Library
Shatter
East Tulare Avenue
Shafter Recreation Org
One Day Basketball Clinic With Mike Peaberthy
A Sunday June 15 shooting clinic from 4 to 6 pm features Mike Peaberthy, a Lakers 2001 champion, free for school aged children. Sovereign Grace Church offers pizza for participants. Valley Bible Church hosts Vacation Bible School June 16-20 for kids entering kindergarten through grade six at 350 Pine Street. Call 746-3353 for details. The City of Shafter runs a Summer Evening Program for ages 7-18 at the Shafter Youth Center 455 E Euclid Ave Monday to Friday 5-9 pm with activities and free snacks. For information call 910-8075.
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Redwood School
Veteran’s Hall
James Street
California Avenue
Bakersfield
Alliance
Shafter
Central Avenue
Kern —Kern High School
Sundale Avenue
Espanol
Mexican Baptist Church
E. Lerdo Highway
Shafter Veterans Hall
American Association of Retired People
Veterans Hall
Walker Senior Center
Sunset Avenue
Maple School
Shafter City
Pacific Avenue
Shafter Planning Commission
PTA
Richland Parent Teachers Association
Sequoia
Fresno Avenue
American Legion Auxiliary
Richland Activity Center
West Room
Alzheimer’s
Shafter Healthcare
Shafter Convalescent Hospital
East Tulare Avenue
Shafter Collaborative
Redwood Elementary
Shafter Ave
Shafter Recreation and Parks Department Board of Directors
Sunset
Free Will Baptist Church
Redwood
Home Fellowship Church
Shafter Lions Club
China Cuisine
Rotary
Shafter Rotary Club
Shafter Veteran's Hall
Palm Avenue
Wasco
Legion
Shafter Post
The
American Legion
Shafter Historical Society
Central Valley Highway
Shafter Depot
California
Call
Christian Overcomers — Home Fellowship Church
Shafter Free Will Baptist Church
Redwood Drive
Jesus Saves Church
South Shafter Avenue
Happily Ever Shafter
Alcoholics Anonymous
Church of Christ
Minter Avenue
Kevin E
Lerdo Highway
Mike Peaberthy
Los Angeles Lakers
Sovereign Grace Church
Valley Bible Church
Pine Street
Sonworld Adventure Park
Jesus
City of Shafter
E. Euclid Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Office of Civil Rights
Whitten
Independence Avenue
Washington, DC
Library
Rec Department
B’ball
Crmpette Golan
Sidecraft
Chester Ave
Walker Street
Nigh Street
Wasce
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