Community events and blood drive in Shafter and Wasco
Today the American Legion Post 213 hosts a blood bank drive at Shafter Veterans Hall from 3 to 6 pm needing 32 pints. Wasco Rose Festival features parade and chili cook-off with events this weekend. Kiwanis pancake breakfast runs 6 to 10 am at Veterans Hall. Eagle Scout fingerprinting for child IDs at Shafter Police 9 am to noon. Crafts group meets Sept 12 at W C Walker Center moved due to Labor Day. Future Farmers of America and 4-H hold pre buyers barbecue at Shafter High School at 7 pm.
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American Legion Post
Shafter Community
Red Morgan
Shafter Veterans Hall
Shafter
American Association of Retired Persons
AARP
East Bakersfield
South Kern Frazier Park
North Bakersfield
Lake Isabella
West Bakersfield
W. C. Walker Senior Citizens Center
Helen Hasty
Wasco
Wasco Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
E”’ St
Shafter Kiwanis
Veterans Hall
Future Farmers of America
4- H
Shafter High School
Linda Robertson
DMV Opens New Shafter Facility on Walker Street
The California Department of Motor Vehicles celebrates the grand opening of its remodeled Shafter site at 548 Walker Street on Thursday September 8 at 6 30 p m Public attendees can tour the modern larger facility which includes computers for car registrations and driver license readouts The move occurred over the Labor Day Weekend and followed local space needs and regional redevelopment plans
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California Department of Motor Vehicles
Thurs
Walker Street
Susan Valdez
Shafter
Clair
Walker and
Ifk Ave
DMV
Evening reception welcomes Ann Gutcher in Shafter
Shafter mayor Don Zachary hosted an evening reception to welcome Ann Gutcher and unveil remodeling at C Hall. The event, aimed at building a cooperative relationship for the community, followed by a barbecue at the mayor’s home sponsored by the City and Chamber of Kern Board of Trade. Gutcher pledged to work with outlying areas to boost board service and economic opportunities.
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Ann Gutcher
C Hall
Shafter
Don Zachary
Zachary
Ferrelene
Gutcher
City of
Shafter Chamber of
Kern Board of Trade
Jim Radoumis
Wade McKinney
City Hall
Elmer Anderson
Roy Ashburn
Susan Valdez
Richland PTA Hosts Staff Appreciation Lunch at Intermediate School
Richland PTA held a staff appreciation luncheon in the Intermediate School cafeteria. Linda Curry, PTA president, spoke on teamwork among parents, teachers, administrators, and the city. School board members Kem, Steve Skalisky, and Cliff Ford attended. Curry highlighted PTA plans including a September 19 24 membership drive, October carnival, December Christmas program, and February Founders Day event.
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Richland Pta
Richland Mites
Linda Curry
PTA
Curry
Ptavas
mAbs
Cu Aac
Richland School Board
Kem
Steve Skalisky
Cliff Ford
New Tidge Farms
Piesa Hates
Graddy
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Beale Branch
Truxtun Ave
Bakersfield
Ays Susan Valdez
Darren Bogie
Gutcher Well
Richland
Cathy Prout
Chris Frazier
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