🍴 Taste of Downtown
📅 Thursday, September 25, 2025 | 🕕 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 The Historic Fox Theater | Hosted by the Downtown Business Association

Get ready to savor the best of Bakersfield’s culinary scene at Taste of Downtown! Join us on Thursday, September 25 from 6 PM to 10 PM at the iconic Historic Fox Theater for an unforgettable evening of delicious bites, local flavors, and community spirit.
Sample signature dishes, sweet treats, and craft beverages from a variety of downtown’s finest restaurants, breweries, and eateries—all in one vibrant location. Enjoy live music, entertainment, and a festive atmosphere that celebrates the heart and soul of our city.
Whether you’re a foodie, a supporter of local business, or simply looking for a fun night out, Taste of Downtown is the place to be!

Join the Bakersfield ARC Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the beautiful Bakersfield Country Club!

Start your day with a 9:00 AM arrival for warm-up and breakfast, followed by an 11:30 AM shotgun start. This exciting philanthropic event offers a unique opportunity for local businesses, community leaders, and supporters to come together for a great cause—supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
As the leading provider of services for individuals with disabilities in our community, Bakersfield ARC depends on generous partners like you to continue expanding inclusive opportunities and essential support.
Location:
Bakersfield Country Club
4200 Country Club Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306
To sponsor the event or register a team, please contact:
Erika Dixon
📞 Call or text: 661-932-0215
📧 Email: edixon@bakersfieldarc.org
🌐 www.bakersfieldarc.org
Let’s tee off for a cause that uplifts and empowers lives—your support makes the difference!

Empowering Seniors of Kern County


We’re proud to highlight the impactful work of the Purpose Driven Foundation, which is dedicated to improving the lives of seniors (55+) in our community. Through their Equip for Life Program, eligible seniors can receive a free loan of durable medical equipment—including canes, walkers, wheelchairs, and more—on a case-by-case basis.

  • Pickup Location: 11901 Bolthouse Dr, Suite 100, Bakersfield, CA
  • Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9 AM – 5 PM

They also offer Senior Essentials Hygiene Kits filled with personal care items like oral hygiene products, skincare supplies, grooming tools, and incontinence products (limit one per person).

  • Next Distribution Day: First Thursday of each month, 9 AM – 5 PM
  • Pickup Location: 11901 Bolthouse Dr, Suite 100, Bakersfield, CA

Interested in learning more or picking up a kit?

Contact the Purpose Driven Foundation at 661-412-9730 ext. 120 or email foundation@purposedrivenhh.com.

Let’s continue spreading the word and supporting seniors in our community!

Saturday Night Market – Lake Isabella
Presented by River Sage Revival

Join us for a fun-filled evening at the Saturday Night Market in Lake Isabella! Enjoy live music, delicious food, and local shopping under the summer sky — all with free entry!

Location: Tank Park, 4776 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella, CA 
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  • Live entertainment
  • Local eats
  • Community vibes

More info: www.riversagerevival.org/market

Come support local makers and soak up the good vibes — see you at the market!

Join Us for Two Trees: Real Rural Talk
Where Community, Connection, and Mental Health Meet

Come be part of an open, rural-centered discussion on mental health challenges in our community. Two Trees: Real Rural Talk offers a safe, welcoming space to explore real-life issues and practical tools that strengthen relationships and build community resilience.

What to Expect

  • Conversations on mental health through a rural lens
  • Real tools to improve connection and well-being
  • Community potluck

Location
4005 Erskine Creek Rd
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Park in dirt by the fence – please close the fence behind you.

For more info or to RSVP:
Call or Text: 760-614-1157

Free and open to all. Let’s talk real, rural, and together!

Join Us for Two Trees: Real Rural Talk
Where Community, Connection, and Mental Health Meet

Come be part of an open, rural-centered discussion on mental health challenges in our community. Two Trees: Real Rural Talk offers a safe, welcoming space to explore real-life issues and practical tools that strengthen relationships and build community resilience.

What to Expect

  • Conversations on mental health through a rural lens
  • Real tools to improve connection and well-being
  • Community potluck

Location
4005 Erskine Creek Rd
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Park in dirt by the fence – please close the fence behind you.

For more info or to RSVP:
Call or Text: 760-614-1157

Free and open to all. Let’s talk real, rural, and together!

Join Us for Two Trees: Real Rural Talk
Where Community, Connection, and Mental Health Meet

Come be part of an open, rural-centered discussion on mental health challenges in our community. Two Trees: Real Rural Talk offers a safe, welcoming space to explore real-life issues and practical tools that strengthen relationships and build community resilience.

What to Expect

  • Conversations on mental health through a rural lens
  • Real tools to improve connection and well-being
  • Community potluck

Location
4005 Erskine Creek Rd
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Park in dirt by the fence – please close the fence behind you.

For more info or to RSVP:
Call or Text: 760-614-1157

Free and open to all. Let’s talk real, rural, and together!

Join Us for Two Trees: Real Rural Talk
Where Community, Connection, and Mental Health Meet

Come be part of an open, rural-centered discussion on mental health challenges in our community. Two Trees: Real Rural Talk offers a safe, welcoming space to explore real-life issues and practical tools that strengthen relationships and build community resilience.

What to Expect

  • Conversations on mental health through a rural lens
  • Real tools to improve connection and well-being
  • Community potluck

Location
4005 Erskine Creek Rd
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Park in dirt by the fence – please close the fence behind you.

For more info or to RSVP:
Call or Text: 760-614-1157

Free and open to all. Let’s talk real, rural, and together!

Join Us for Two Trees: Real Rural Talk
Where Community, Connection, and Mental Health Meet

Come be part of an open, rural-centered discussion on mental health challenges in our community. Two Trees: Real Rural Talk offers a safe, welcoming space to explore real-life issues and practical tools that strengthen relationships and build community resilience.

What to Expect

  • Conversations on mental health through a rural lens
  • Real tools to improve connection and well-being
  • Community potluck

Location
4005 Erskine Creek Rd
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Park in dirt by the fence – please close the fence behind you.

For more info or to RSVP:
Call or Text: 760-614-1157

Free and open to all. Let’s talk real, rural, and together!