Shafter May Clinic Schedule and Community Events
The Shafter Health Department lists May clinics at 329 Central Valley Highway with appointments needed for most but not the immunization clinic. Events include a ribbon cutting for Walker Senior Center remodel on May 30, a Continental Breakfast June 12 at the Green Hotel, AA book studies Thursdays, and free karate lessons Tuesdays for youths at Redwood Elementary. A retirement dinner honors Arlie and Margaret Smith of Kern High School District on May 17 at the Shafter Veterans Hall.
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Shafter Health Department
Central Valley Highway
Shafter Senior Ceter
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Walker Senior Center
Green Hotel
Eric Merz
Shafter
Chamber
Arlie
Margaret Smith
Kern
Shafter Veterans Hall
Flame of Hope lights up Special Olympics tourney route
Local law enforcement units from Shafter and Kern County will escort the Flame of Hope torch through Shafter Bakersfield and surrounding areas before the 30th Annual Special Olympics Southern California Regional Tournament at North High School. The event runs 9 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. with athletes competing in basketball bocce and tennis as officers emphasize community acceptance and protection.
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Shafter
Bakersfield
Kern County
Davida Murphy
California
Kern
Inyo County
Murphy
Shafter Community Correctional Facility
Shafter Police Department
Dan Jensen
Shafter Ccf
Police Department
Lerdo Highway
Community Correctional Facility
Highway 65
James Road
SHS Display Saturday Highlights $30 Million Modernization
Shafter High School opens its halls to the public Saturday for a tour of the three year modernization. A ribbon cutting at 10 30 a m marks the kickoff and the campus will be open 10 30 a m to 1 30 p m for guided tours by student docents. The expansion added 16 classrooms a new cafeteria a transformed library and updated agricultural facilities. Brick facade renovations and new parking were also completed as part of the effort funded by local and state bonds.
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Shafter High
Shafter High School
William Sandoval
Cal
California Office of Public School Construction
State Allocation Board
Woody Colvard
Kern High
Colvard
Cinco de Mayo Parade Lights Up Shafter Streets
Hundreds gathered along Central Avenue for Shafter s Cinco de Mayo celebration with a parade featuring 40+ entrants led by the American LegionPost 865 Colorguard. Local dignitaries, school bands, car clubs, and dance troupes entertained as trophies were awarded at Manuel Park after the parade.
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Central Avenue
American Legion Post 865
Shafter
Charlie Firecoat
Deloris
Jim Costa
Alexis Alvarado
Tigers Karate Tae Kwon Do
Richland Trojan
Shafter High
Buttonwillow Roadrunner
Santiago Fuentes
Los Guadalupanos
Redwood Elementary
Drama Club
Manuel Park
Girls Scouts Post 876
Shafter Dance and Arts Center
Richland Trojan Band
Shafter High Band
Youngsters Meet Music Legend Elton John in Bakersfield
Colton and Bronson Meyer along with their mother Laura Robbie met legendary pianist Sir Elton John at the Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield on April 18. Robbie says John rarely participates in meet and greets before concerts, making the moment especially special for the brothers.
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Shafter Brothers
Colton
Bronson Meyer
Elton John
Rabobank Arena
Bakersfield
Laura Robbie
John
Colton Meyer
Nigel Olsson
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Shafterpress
Earthlink Net
Alcoholics Anonymous
Church of Christ
Minter Avenue
Kevin E
Shafter Police Activities League
Craig Garrett
Buttonwillow Roadriner
Redwood Eagles
Classic Dreams
Gilbert Pacheco
New Breed Car Club
Samson Truck
Tito Aguilar
Solis Trucking
Freedom Riders
Banda
Donald
Dawan
Carnales ‘Unidos Central Cab
Cinco DE Mayo
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