Latinos celebrated during National Hispanic Heritage Month
A reflective column outlines National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 17, celebrating Latino contributions across business, politics, education, science, arts, and music. It stresses diverse Latin cultures, language ties, and family values, notes census growth, and previews CNN documentary Latino in America.
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Shafter Healthy Start Opens School Readiness Classes
Shafter Healthy Start in collaboration with First 5 Kern began September 15, 2009, offering early childhood education for ages 4 to 3 with classes in Room 249 at Richland Junior High. Parents may volunteer and learn about child development while children prepare for kindergarten and Summer Bridge.
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First 5 Ker
Hilda Osono
Yvonne Munoz
Richland Junior High
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Monsma Highlights at Kiwanis Guest Talk
John Monsma, son of Kevin Monsma, spoke at Kiwanis last week about his Devil Pups program experience. He described the 1953 54 origins in Southern California sparked by flag burning and praised the boot camp’s character building. A report on the Kiwanis Installation Banquet is planned for next week.
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Grand Opening at Bakersfield Symphony with Haochen Zhang
The Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra led by Maestro John Farmer presents a grand opening with guest pianist Haochen Zhang performing Chopin's Piano Concerto on November 1. Weber and Elgar pieces join the program. Tickets at bakersfieldsymphony.org or Rabobank Arena Box Office. A pre-concert preview starts at 7 p.m. by Dr. Jerome Kleinsasser.
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