Community

Start Thanksgiving Month with AARP

From the October 26, 2007 Edition

Thursday, Nov. 1 Feast and Inspiration

By Gigi Day

On Thursday, Nov. 1 AARP Chapter 2915 gives thanks for its loyal members by treating them to turkey and ham at the noon potluck lunch meeting. …

Autism Workshop Targets Sensory Processing Disorders

From the October 26, 2007 Edition

By Carol Baker-Willey

On Saturday, November 3, the Kern Autism Network will present a workshop focused on Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) led by Jaime Chavarria. The workshop will be held at Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield, …

Clock Ticking On VFW Contest

From the October 26, 2007 Edition

Voice of Democracy Entries Due Nov. 1

By Dolores Bumgardner

The Clock is Ticking! The Voice of Democracy entries must be in no later than Thursday, Nov. 1 to be judged.The competition is open to …

Ski and Snowboard Season Launches

From the October 26, 2007 Edition

Popular Community Program for Youth Seeks Sponsors

Reported by Gigi Nommenson

The eighth season for Frazier Mountain Ski and Snowboard Club has begun and another exciting year is planned. All community youth from 7th to …

A Word about the Candidates Forum

From the October 26, 2007 Edition

Just 71 voters are eligible to cast two votes each to fill the two seats opening on the Gorman Elementary School District Board of Trustees. Three candidates filed to run for the positions. All three …

Girl Scouts Come to the Rescue of Community Food Pantry

From the October 26, 2007 Edition

Mountain Girl Scouts from six to 14 years of age worked together to re-fill the food stores of the Family Resource Center this month.

Brownie Troops 329 and 404, Junior Troop 134 and Cadet Troop …

A Harvest Festival

From the October 26, 2007 Edition

A Harvest Festival for children of all ages will be held this Friday, Oct. 26 at Frazier Park School Pumpkin Patch.

While shopping for the perfect pumpkin, you can check out various PTSO Fundraiser booths: …

Council Seeks Support for Air Sensor

From the October 19, 2007 Edition

October 9, 2007 Dear Editor:

The Mountain Communities Town Council (MCTC) is asking organizations in our area to partner with us in requesting the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to provide an air …

Details of Tourism Promotion Grants Explained

From the October 19, 2007 Edition

Guidelines for Funding Projects to Develop, Promote and Expand Tourism

This year, $250,000 has been made available by Kern County to be granted to qualified 501c(3) and 501c(6) organizations. The Board of Trade will fund …