The 2nd annual KRV Women's & Girls' Fund luncheon will be today on Sept. 13, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Family Life Center in Wofford Heights. KGET-TV news anchor Robin Mangarin will return as emcee of the event, which is catered by Hodel's. Individual tickets are $25, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to sponsor tables of seven guests for $200. For more information call Mary Barlow at 376-3588, or Jeanette Rogers at 376-4419.
Speaking event tonight at Cerro Coso
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Storytime at library Thursday
There will be a fun story time program at the Kern River Valley Library on Thursday, Sept 14, at 3:30. Families with children in preschool through 3rd grades will especially enjoy these monthly programs. Kids who bring their library cards or whose parents register one for them will receive a prize in honor of National Library Month.
McCarthy mobile office here Thursday
Assemblyman Kevin McCarthy's district office staff will hold office hours to assist constituents living in Lake Isabella and surrounding areas on Thursday, Sept. 14. A field representative for McCarthy will be available to provide assistance with state agencies and discuss pending state issues from 10 a.m. to noon at the Kern County Complex conference room located at 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella. To schedule an appointment, please call the district office at (661) 395-2995. McCarthy represents the 32nd Assembly District, which includes the communities of Bakersfield, Taft, Frazier Park, Tehachapi, Kern River Valley and the Ridgecrest area.
Kern Valley Pride Day Saturday
Young and old alike will gather on Sept. 16 at 8 a.m. to begin the clean up of their designated areas. By noon everyone gathers together at the French Gulch Group Campground area for disposing and counting of their trash bags. All participants are invited to enjoy cold drinks, a deep pit BBQ luncheon, and musical entertainment. to beautify the Valley. Call Thomas Refuse at (760) 379-2618, ext. 108.
CERT classes Saturday and Sept. 30
CERT will help you become prepared for any emergency or disaster. Our basic mission is to train motivated residents in the Kern River Valley area to be personally prepared for a disaster by completing the basic Community Emergency Response (CERT) course.
The next CERT training sessions will be held on Sept. 16 and 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Classes will be held at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella at 3701 Suhre St. You must attend all three sessions to receive your completion certificate. The very small cost is $20 to defray the expense of printed materials.
Contact Tom Klein at (760) 379-2797 or Gloria Wellman at (760) 378-2059 to get signed up and visit our website at www.krvcert.com for more details about CERT.
Seniors Summer Health Faire Monday
The Kern Valley Healthcare District is partnering with Kernville Union School District's Family Resource Center, Kern River Valley Collaborative, and the Department of Health Services, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to sponsor Kern Valley's 7th annual Seniors Summer Health and Information Faire. The faire will be held Monday, September 18 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. The faire will offer many free health and information services from more than 35 community participants. For more information about booths and providers call Jeanette Rogers at 376-4419.
Ashburn mobile office here Sept. 21
State Senator Roy Ashburn's district representative will be in communities throughout the 18th Senate District this month, to meet with individuals needing information or assistance on state issues, such as the Department of Motor Vehicles, CalPERS, State Personal Board, Employment Development Department, Franchise Tax Board, State Board of Equalization, Department of Fish and Game, etc. Sen. Ashburn's Mobile office will be in Lake Isabella Thursday, Sept. 21, from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Cerro Coso Community College, 5520 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella.
Ponderosa Poker Run Sept. 23
Brewer's Ponderosa Lodge near Johnsondale will hold a Poker Run for motorcycles (cars welcome too) on Sept. 23 beginning at 11 a.m. There will be a barbecue and live music with the band Blues Fusion. The cost is $15, including food and a poker hand. For information, call Mary at (559) 542-2579.
Gold panning classes Sept. 23
The Boys and Girls Club of the Kern River Valley will be offering classes in gold panning, given by Jim Malouf and the KRV Historical Society's own Dufus on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. The class will meet at the museum in Kernville. And on Saturday, September 30, they will be panning in the Kern River. Boys and girls aged 8 to 14 are invited to call the Club at 379-2700 to sign up for this great adventure.
Young Eagles flying event Sept. 30
Come soar with the Young Eagles on Saturday, Sept. 30 at Kern Valley Airport. This is a special event for kids 12-18, exploring career opportunities in aviation. Sponsored by Kern Valley Rotary and the Kern River Valley Youth Center. Pick up an application and parental consent form at the KRV Youth Center, 3640 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. For more information, call 379-4360. Young Eagles isa program of EAA, an international aviation membership association. Actor Harrison Ford is the chairman of the Young Eagles.
Pool party and dinner Sept. 30 at South Fork Middle School
Valley-wide Pool Party and Hawaiian Style Dinner at South Fork Middle School, Sept. 30 at 4:30. Fun(d) raiser for school activities. $10 adults, $5 kids under 8. Call 760.379.2260 for ticket information.
12th Annual Kern Valley Turkey Vulture Festival Sept. 30 - Oct. 1
The Kern River Valley Turkey Vulture Festival celebrates the height of fall Turkey Vulture migration through the Kern River Valley. One of the two largest known migration sites in North America The 2004 count period from Sept. 14 through Oct. 14 tallied 23,898 vultures. Check www.natureali.org/tvwatch.htm for more info.
Kern Valley and Old Kernville High School reunion planned for October
A Kern Valley and Old Kernville High School Reunion is being planned for Oct. 13-15. All people who attended those schools from 1941 to 1969 (prior to 1970) are invited. Please contact Mr. Bill Vance 775-882-4764 .
Career Services Center restarts Job Club
Career Services Center is planning to re-start ourweekly Job Club program. It is open to anyone looking for work, employed or unemployed, where we network to share job search ideas, job leads, update job search techniques and critique each other for self improvement. No obligations, fees or officers. Friday mornings from 10-11 or longer if necessary. We meet at 6401 Lake Isabella Blvd - next to the Senior Center, behind the bus stop. The number for more information is 379-2074.
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