Shafter calendar of health clinics and community events
Shafter Public Health Department announces November clinics with appointments for all but immunizations. Central Valley Highway site hosts family planning pregnancy planning and child health sessions. Immunization clinic on Nov 12. senior health screenings on Nov 15 at the senior center. Chamber nominating deadline Nov 15 for six award categories. Ribbon cutting for Shafter Medical Pharmacy on Nov 13. Project F.L.A.R.E. evenings at local schools for K-3. sessions on Nov 8 13 29. St Mark's Church Wednesday programs feature discussions and meals. Friends of the Shafter Library meet Nov 19 with reviews. library at 236 James Street. call 746-2156 for details.
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Shafter Public Health Department
Central Valley Highway
Shafter Senior Center
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Karen Wilkins
Shafter Medical Pharmacy
F.L.A.R.E
Richland
Project F.L.A.R.E
Sequoia
Redwood
Golden Oak
St. Mark’s
Friends of the Shafter Library
Navy
James Street
Wasco Tigers Edge Shafter in 81st Hs Football Meeting
Wasco Union High School defeated Shafter 28 12 as senior backs D Abrae Dugan and Ricky Rodriguez combined for 201 rushing yards. Wasco moved to 5 5 on the season while Shafter dropped to 1 9, extending Wasco’s edge in the series.
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Shafter High School Generals
Tigers
Wasco Union High School
Shafter
Wasco
D’abrae Dugan
Ricky Rodriguez
Generals
Shafter High School
Nick Ballengee
Joseph Ames
Justin Richardson
Pinky Gutierrez
Antonio Chavez
Mark Linares
Tiger
Paydirt
Dugan
SHS
Ross Wymer
Ben Fulwyler
Ballengee
Ames
Local mother discusses continued breastfeeding and its benefits
Moran, a Kern County mother, breastfeeds four of her five children, citing convenience and health. Lactation consultant Priya Khullar explains breast milk is tailored to each baby and supports digestion, immunity, and development, noting fewer infections and healthier growth in Moran’s children. Moran continues nursing her youngest, Sara, with Layra having healthy growth and a pleased doctor.
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Ignacia Moran
Moran
Priya Khullar
Community Action Partnership
Kern Wic
Khullar
Sara
Layra
Festive Harvest Festival highlights Shafter Halloween parade
Kiwanis of Shafter held a Halloween parade with hundreds of local children in costumes marching from Shafter High School to Manuel Avenue. Color Guard, police and ambulance units opened the procession as judges awarded prizes in preschool to seventh grade categories. The event added a Harvest Festival with booths from Teen Challenge, Community Chest and 4-H plus church community support.
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Mannel Park
Kiwanis Club of
Shafter
American Legion Post 865
Shafter High School
Central Avenue
Calloway Street
Manuel Avenue
Grandstand
Shafter Police Department
Citizen Service
Hall
Shafter Youth Council
Shafter Youth Center
Michael Jackson
Richland Trojan
Arlie Smith
Angel Jimenez
Destiny Saldivar
Jacob Clark
Yoda
Natally Herrera
Raggedy Ann
Gloria Huestis
Snow White Baby
Kevin Mallard
Jose Aguilar
Nathan Garza
Carolina Hernandez
Molly Enns
Tyler Patton
Jonathan Brown
Willy Wonka
Jason Jara
Laura Armold
Shafter Gladiators
Kiwanian
Woody Colvard
Shafter Community Chest
Shafter 4-H
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