Public Safety Professionals Retreat is hosting the Annual Ohana Koa Luau.

Schedule and Location

The event is from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturday August 29 2026. It is held at the Stockdale Country Club located at 7001 Stockdale Highway in Bakersfield California. Island attire is encouraged.

Food and Social

Dinner and live entertainment are provided during the Annual Ohana Koa Luau. There will also be a silent auction and a Hawaiian shirt contest.

Tickets and Sponsorships

Tickets are 125 dollars each. Sponsorship packages are available. To donate to the silent auction contact prosper.pspr@outlook.com. For details or tickets visit www.prosperetreat.com.

Independent Living Center of Kern County is hosting the 2026 Kern County ADA Conference. Celebrating 36 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the event will take place on Thursday July 30 and Friday July 31 2026 at the Bakersfield Marriott.

This conference provides an opportunity to learn about accessibility and inclusion. Retired Chief of Police Lyle Martin will serve as the guest speaker. Attendees can also participate in breakout sessions covering digital accessibility and student rights. Additionally, a separate Casino Night Fundraiser will be held on July 30.

General admission tickets and separate fundraiser tickets are available on Eventbrite. For more details, please visit www.ilcofkerncounty.org or call 661 325 1063.

Kern Athletic Fencing Foundation is hosting the 2026 En Garde Gala on Saturday September 12, 2026. The event will take place from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Luigis Warehouse in Bakersfield. This cruise inspired evening is titled Parry on the Pacific and features an Italian dinner wine and a cash bar.

The En Garde Gala serves as the main annual fundraiser for the organization. Proceeds support competitive youth fencing adult fencing recreational fencing for underserved youth and parafencing programs. Guests will view live youth fencing demonstrations and parafencing showcases during the event.

To register or learn more about sponsorship opportunities please visit www.kernaff.org. The deadline to RSVP is August 31, 2026.

Catholic Charities of Bakersfield is hosting their monthly food distribution. The organization provides food to individuals in the local area. There are four separate events planned for food support in July.

The first event is in Rosamond at St. Mary of the Desert on Thursday July 2 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The next event is in Buttonwillow at St. Mary’s Church on Friday July 10 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Catholic Charities is also hosting specific events at their main location in Bakersfield. A Senior Distribution will take place on Tuesday July 21 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. A Farmers Market will take place on Wednesday July 22 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Both of these events for the Catholic Charities July Food Distribution are located at the 825 Chester Ave building in Bakersfield.

Please see the flyer for exact times and locations. For more details visit Catholic Charities or call 661 281 2130.

The H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection Panda Express Fundraiser is taking place this month. This organization assists families who have children and young adults with disabilities. Panda Express will donate 20 percent of event sales to the organization. Guests can choose to dine in or take out.

Event Schedule and Location Details

The gathering takes place on Friday, June 12, 2026. You can visit the restaurant anytime from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM. The restaurant is located at 11313 Stockdale Hwy, Suite 100 in Bakersfield, California 93311. If you have questions about the location, you can call the store at 661 262 8721.

Ordering for the H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection Panda Express Fundraiser

There are two simple ways to place your food order. You can order online through the website or by using the app. Simply enter the code 3860698 in the fundraiser box when you pay. If you prefer to order in person, you must bring a paper flyer or show the digital flyer on your smartphone. For more information on H.E.A.R.T.S. please visit their website at https://heartsconnection.org/.

The Catholic Charities June Food Distribution is taking place this month. The organization provides food to individuals in the local area. There are four separate events planned for food support.

The first event is in Shafter at Richland Healthy Start on Friday June 5 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The next event is in Delano at Saint Mary’s School on Thursday June 11 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Catholic Charities is also hosting specific events at their main location in Bakersfield. A Senior Distribution will take place on Tuesday June 16 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. A Farmers Market will take place on Wednesday June 24 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Both of these events for the Catholic Charities June Food Distribution are located at the 825 building in Bakersfield.

Please see the flyer for exact times and locations. For more details visit Catholic Charities or call 661 281 2130.

The Catholic Charities May Food Distribution is taking place this month. The organization provides groceries to individuals in the local area. There are four separate events planned for food support.

The first event is in Buttonwillow at St. Mary’s Church on Friday May 1 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The address is 420 N Main St in Buttonwillow California 93206. The next event is in Lamont at St. Agustine Church on Friday May 8 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The address is 10601 Myrtle Ave in Lamont California 93241.

Catholic Charities is also hosting specific events at their main location in Bakersfield. A Senior Distribution with CAPK will take place on Tuesday May 19 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. A Farmers Market will take place on Wednesday May 27 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Both of these events for the Catholic Charities May Food Distribution are located at 825 Chester Ave in Bakersfield California 93301.

Please see the flyer for exact times and locations. For more details visit www.ccdof.org or call 661 281 2130.

The Wrestling Factory of Kern is hosting the BBQ and Baseball Raffle. This drawing provides a chance to win prizes. The event is sponsored by Butcher Block Quality Meats.

BBQ and Baseball Raffle Prizes

There are three prizes available to win. The first prize includes four tickets to the LA Dodgers versus Angels game on June 5. This prize also includes parking and club access. The second prize is a Blackstone BBQ Grill. The third prize is a 100 dollar gift card to Butcher Block. The draw date is May 30, 2026.

Ticket Prices and Payment Options

Tickets are available to purchase now. Raffle tickets cost 20 dollars each. There are multiple ways to pay for your entries. You can use Apple Pay by sending funds to 661 437 1533. You can use Zelle by sending funds to 661 444 5206. You can also scan the QR code on the flyer to pay with Venmo. If you have questions, please call or text 661 437 1533.

emPOWERment is hosting the Grateful Gala Event. This gathering benefits at risk youth alongside victims and survivors of human trafficking.

Schedule and Location

The evening begins at 5:00 PM on Friday, September 18, 2026. The gathering is held at the Bakersfield Country Club located at 4200 Country Club Dr. in Bakersfield California 93306.

Speakers Food and Social

Guests will have food and social time while listening to the speakers. The featured speakers include Dess Perkins who is the founder CEO and a survivor. You will also hear from Bella who is a survivor mother and an advocate.

Tickets and Sponsorships

Tickets are available to purchase now. Individual seats are 150 dollars and a couples ticket is 275 dollars. You can also reserve a full table of eight for 1200 dollars. If you would like to become a sponsor or need help with your Grateful Gala Event registration please contact Dess Perkins at 661 472 6047.To view sponsorship opportunities please review the 2026 Gala Sponsorship Package.