Buttonwillow fireworks show set for July 3 at school field
Buttonwillow Parks and Recreation announces a fireworks show Sunday July 3 at 6 30 PM on the Buttonwillow School football field with no ice chests or alcohol. For details call 764 5205. Also note office closings for July 4 and deadlines for classifieds and editorial. Farmers market in Shafter every Wednesday from 8 30 AM to noon at Town Square Park.
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Tagging and vandalism challenge Shafter faces
Local residents report chronic tagging and vandalism in Shafter tied to Varrio West Side. Widespread VWS Sur and 13 markings appear on walls and alleys, with residents calling for rapid police response, reporting, and community measures like lights and neighborhood watches.
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Varrio West Side
Diana Burnett
Central Valley Highway
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Shafter Police Department
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Wasco
McFarland
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Shafter Police
Shafter to Host Free Valley Fourth of July Fireworks
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce announces a free Independence Day fireworks show at Shafter High Stadium on July 3. Dinner at 6 00 pm, show around 8 45 pm. Donations welcomed at the door. raffles and 50 50 drawing offer prizes. No alcohol grills or personal fireworks allowed. outside ice chests will be searched.
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Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Shafter High School
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Shafter Youth Center Offers Diverse Summer Activities
Community Action Partnership of Kern runs the CAPE Shafter Youth Center to keep kids active and out of trouble. Volunteers and staff emphasize engaging programs from math and reading games to physical activity and computer lab fun, serving over 100 youths daily with varied activities tailored to each child.
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Shafter Youth Center
Lois Hannible
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Shafter Farmer's Market Showcases Local Produce
April Verhoef, a vendor at the Shafter Farmer's Market, notes small family operated farms supply freshly picked produce. She says items are often harvested the day before market, contrasting with grocery store produce that may sit in warehouses for over two weeks. The market promotes supporting the local economy.
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April Verhoef
Shafter Farmer’s Market
Fireworks safety tips for a safe Independence Day
Community safety advice urges use of Safe and Sane fireworks in California. Do not modify or make homemade devices. Keep water nearby and extinguish before disposal. Drive slowly, avoid drinking and driving, and follow laws against illegal fireworks to prevent injuries or worse.
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Kern County Fire Department
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