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ANNOUNCEMENTS Santa is coming — Santa Claus is flying in! Stuffed animal giveaway courtesy of Ming Avenue PetSmart. Santa arrives Saturday, Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. Open house 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Minter Field Air Museum, 401 Vultee Ave., Shafter. Social...

ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Santa is coming — Santa Claus is flying in! Stuffed animal giveaway courtesy of Ming Avenue PetSmart. Santa arrives Saturday, Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. Open house 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Minter Field Air Museum, 401 Vultee Ave., Shafter....

ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Thanksgiving lunch -- New Generation Church and Grace Community Church will be sponsoring a FREE Thanksgiving lunch for the community and the homeless Saturday. Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Barker Park. NEW: Christmas Village...

ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Scam seminar -- Assemblymember Rudy Salas and the Contractors State License Board are having a Senior Scam Stopper seminar at the Wasco Senior Center, 1280 Poplar, 11 a.m. to 1p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18. NEW: Medicare workshop ...

ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Love Wasco -- Canyon Hills Church, 600 Broadway, presents FREE event Saturday, Nov. 9. Food, games, giveaways, clothes and music for all. Barbers will be available to give free haircuts. NEW: Veteran’s Day ceremony -- All...

ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Veteran’s Day ceremony -- All veterans and the public are invited to the event at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Teresa Burke Elementary School, 1301 Filburn St. NEW: Thanks to veterans -- Kern County Libraries invite families to...

ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Truck or Treat — Tabernacle Church of God, 812 9th St., Saturday, Oct. 26, 5-7 p.m. FREE hot dogs and candy. Dia De Los Muertos – Fourth annual event Friday, Nov. 1, 6-10 p.m. Downtown 7th Street. Indo/vending opportunities at...

ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Dia De Los Muertos – Fourth annual event Friday, Nov. 1, 6-10 p.m. Downtown 7th Street. Indo/vending opportunities at [email protected] Wasco Animal Shelter — Donations are welcomed: Dog/cat beds, stainless steel...

ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Wasco Animal Shelter — Donations are welcomed: Dog/cat beds, stainless steel buckets, dog/cat food and pet toys. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. At 5409 7th St. Wasco. Information, 661-758-7240. NEW: Wasco Clean Up — Saturday,...

ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Financial Foundations workshop – FREE seminar with Ruth Ramos, State Farm agent, at the Wasco Public Library, 1102 7th St. Oct. 5 from 2-3 p.m. Job Fair -- Kern County Department of Human Services will hold job fair on Thursday,...

ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Job Fest 2019 — Job Readiness Workshop at the Wasco Adult Education Center, 1445 Poso Drive on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 10-11:30 a.m. Workshop #1: “Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail.” Topics: master application and resume building....

ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: High Speed Rail update -- Informational meeting Thursday, Sept. 19, 5-7 p.m., at Wasco Community Center, 1202 Poplar Ave. NEW: Wasco Festival & Parade —Saturday, Oct.12, 8 a.m -5 p.m. Parade starts from 7th Street to Barker...

ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: FREE farmers market -- Sponsored by Community Action Partnership of Kern on Saturday, Sept. 14, 8-10 a.m. at Grace Community Church, 15444 7th Street. Fresh produce available. Bring your own carts for transportation of items to...

ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Volunteer training -- Optimal Hospice is hosting a new volunteer orientation training Thursday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1675 Chester Ave., Suite 401, Bakersfield. Call 661-716-4000 or email [email protected] A...

ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Libraries closed -- All Kern County Libraries will be closed Sept. 2, for Labor Day. NEW: Wasco-Shafter Elks car show -- Blaine Willard Memorial Car Show Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.at 16694 Wasco Ave. For more information,...

ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Wasco Rose Pageant -- Thursday, Sept. 5, 6 p.m. at the Wasco High School Auditorium. NEW: Wine & Roses -- Friday, Sept. 6, 6-10 p.m. at the Wasco Recreation Park District Hall. NEW: Shafter social media training – Tuesday, Sept....

ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: BC enrollment -- Bakersfield College staff will be offering Express Enrollment opportunities at the Wasco Adult Education Center, 1445 Poso Dr. Aug. 21, 4-7 p.m. New worship time -- Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church will be...

ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Palm Avenue School -- Palm Avenue Middle School will have an open-campus evening for all students and parents Aug. 8 from 4-6 p.m. New worship time -- Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church will be starting new worship time Sunday Augus...

ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: School tour --Thomas Jefferson parents are invited to visit the school on Friday, Aug. 9, between noon and 3 p.m. to become familiar with new middle school setup. First day of school is Monday, Aug. 12. NEW:tuff the Bus -- The...

ANNOUNCEMENTS Low-cost spay and neuter on the Snip Bus! (Esterilizacion Para Perros) -- July 26 and 27. First come, first serve. 7:45 a.m. at the Wasco Courthouse, 810 8st St. Children's Immunization Clinic for July -- Tuesday, July 23, Walmart...

ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Free immunizations -- Children's Mobile Immunization Program will offer free backpacks and immunizations at Walmart parking lot, 401 Central Ave., on Tuesday, July 23, 9:30-11:30 a. m. and 12-2 p.m. Bring your child's immunization...

NEW: Free immunizations -- Children's Mobile Immunization Program will offer free backpacks and immunizations at Walmart parking lot, 401 Central Ave., on Tuesday, July 23, 9:30-11:30 a. m. and 12-2 p.m. Bring your child's immunization card with...

ANNOUNCEMENTS School ribbon cuttings – The community is invited to the grand opening and official ribbon cutting of the new James A. Forrest Elementary School site and the conversion of Palm Avenue to a middle school on Tuesday, July 30, at 401...

ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: School ribbon cuttings – The community is invited to the grand opening and official ribbon cutting of the new James A. Forrest Elementary School site and the conversion of Palm Avenue to a middle school on Tuesday, July 30, at...

ANNOUNCEMENTS Class of 1969 —Wasco High School Class of 1969 is looking for members for its 50th reunion. The classes of 1966-1972 also are invited. Contact Earl Grizzell or email [email protected]!comcast.net or 550-300-4410. Church hours -- Shafter...