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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T183000
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SUMMARY:Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra: Opening Night
DESCRIPTION:Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra: Opening Night\nFeaturing vocal soloists Kimberly Jones and Bill McMurray with Bakersfield Master Chorale and Bakersfield College Chamber Singers \nGershwin  | Girl Crazy Overture \nRobert Paterson | Whitman’s America \nGershwin | Porgy and Bess: A Concert of Songs \nEvent Info \nSaturday\, October 7\, 2023\n6:30 PM 8:30 Pm\nMechanics Bank Theater | 1001 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield\, CA\, 93301
URL:https://www.kernfoundation.org/event/bakersfield-symphony-orchestra-opening-night/
LOCATION:Mechanics Bank\, Theater & Convention Center\, 1001 Truxtun Ave.\, Bakersfield\, 93301
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T140000
DTSTAMP:20260804T200536
CREATED:20230921T232519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T232714Z
UID:9166-1696669200-1696687200@www.kernfoundation.org
SUMMARY:H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection: Bakersfield Buddy Walk & Hero's 4 H.E.A.R.T.S. Walk
DESCRIPTION:H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection:\nBakersfield Buddy Walk & Hero’s 4 H.E.A.R.T.S. Walk\nJoin H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection for their Bakersfield Buddy Walk & Hero’s 4 H.E.A.R.T.S. Walk on Saturday\, October 7\, 2023. This event will be held at River Walk Park to celebrate and bring awareness to the special needs community. This year will include a car show\, activities for kids\, games\, raffle baskets\, food vendors\, informational tables and much more. Please bring your own shade and chair. For more information\, please contact Leigh Anne Johnson at 661-328-9055 x4127 or Susan Graham at 661-328-9055 x4125. Scan the code in the image below to register for either walk.
URL:https://www.kernfoundation.org/event/h-e-a-r-t-s-connection-bakersfield-buddy-walk-heros-4-h-e-a-r-t-s-walk/
LOCATION:The Park at Riverwalk\, 11298 Stockdale Hwy\, Bakersfield\, CA\, 93311
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection":MAILTO:susan_graham@heartsfrc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231003T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231003T173000
DTSTAMP:20260804T200536
CREATED:20230902T001512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230902T001512Z
UID:9024-1696348800-1696354200@www.kernfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Kern County Cancer Foundation Community Forum
DESCRIPTION:Kern County Cancer Foundation is hosting the Living Beyond Cancer A Look into Financial Challenges Experienced By Latina Breast Cancer Patients Community Forum\nKern County Cancer Foundation is hosting a Living Beyond Cancer A Look into Financial Challenges Experienced By Latina Breast Cancer Patients Community Forum coming up on October \, 2023\, from 4 PM to 5:30 PM at Upstart Village 201. \nRSVP on Eventbrite. Learn more by visiting kerncountycancerfoundation.org
URL:https://www.kernfoundation.org/event/kern-county-cancer-foundation-community-forum/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260804T200536
CREATED:20230621T192030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T221954Z
UID:8531-1696064400-1696078800@www.kernfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Flood Ministries: 2nd Annual Clay Shoot
DESCRIPTION:Flood Ministries: 2nd Annual Clay Shoot\nFlood Ministries is excited to announce its 2nd Annual Clay Shoot Fundraiser\, “Pulling for the Homeless”. The clay shoot will take place on September 30 at 5 Dogs Shooting Range. This exciting event will feature a fun and challenging sporting shoot that is perfect for beginners and experienced shooters alike. Guests will enjoy good food\, beverages\, and a raffle with exciting prizes. Participants must provide their own ammo and safety equipment. Both items can be purchased at the event location. You must bring your own clay sporting gun. \nThis event is designed to raise awareness about people experiencing homelessness in our community and to support the efforts of Flood Ministries to reduce the impact of homelessness and transform lives. \nEarly registration for adults (before August 1st) starts at $80. After August 1st\, it becomes $100. With early registration\, each participant receives an event shirt. To register\, visit www.floodbako/events.com. \nDate: Saturday\, September 30\, 2023\nTime: 9 AM – 1 P\nLocation: 5 Dogs Range 20238 Woody Rd.\, Bakersfield\, CA \nFor more information\, please contact Kari at 661-323-5663 Ext 1036 or kari@floodbako.com
URL:https://www.kernfoundation.org/event/flood-ministries-2nd-annual-clay-shoot/
LOCATION:5 Dogs Range\, 20238 Woody Rd\, Bakersfield\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230930T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230930T110000
DTSTAMP:20260804T200536
CREATED:20230827T093749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T162112Z
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SUMMARY:Links for Life: Lace 'n It Up 2023
DESCRIPTION:Links for Life: Lace ‘n It Up 2023\nLinks for Life is hosting their annual Lace’n It Up 2023. Kick-off Paint the Town Pink! and Breast Cancer Awareness Month at our Lace’n It Up 5K Fun Run & 1 Mile Celebration Walk! \nWhen: Saturday\, September 30\, 2023 at the Park at River Walk at 8:30 am (PST). \nThis year’s event is set to be our biggest ever – featuring special survivor recognition\, local vendors\, food & drink\, music\, raffle prizes\, photo station\, and more. \nFIRST 100 SIGNUPS WILL RECEIVE A FREE EVENT T-SHIRT!
URL:https://www.kernfoundation.org/event/links-for-life-lace-n-it-up-2023/
LOCATION:The Park at Riverwalk\, 11298 Stockdale Hwy\, Bakersfield\, CA\, 93311
ORGANIZER;CN="Links for Life":MAILTO:s
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260804T200536
CREATED:20230804T161800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T161800Z
UID:8693-1695448800-1695470400@www.kernfoundation.org
SUMMARY:2023 Bakersfield Walk like MADD + Dash
DESCRIPTION:2023 Bakersfield Walk like MADD + Dash\nMADD is hosting the 2023 Bakersfield Walk like MADD + Dash\nJoin MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) California Bakersfield Chapter for their upcoming 10th Anniversary MADD 5K Fun Run/Walk at the Park at Riverwalk on September 23! It will be here fast! Click Here to make a team & or to register individually \nNon-Profits are welcome to come out for free as a vendor after registration with MADD and arrangements have been made. All other vendors are $100 or $40 for small businesses selling items. Must have permits for food products. Sponsorship packets are available. \nDate: September 23\, 2023\nLocation: Park at Riverwalk
URL:https://www.kernfoundation.org/event/2023-bakersfield-walk-like-madd-dash/
LOCATION:The Park at Riverwalk\, 11298 Stockdale Hwy\, Bakersfield\, CA\, 93311
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="MADD Kern County":MAILTO:Carla.Pearson@madd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230921T190000
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CREATED:20230907T225629Z
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SUMMARY:Bakersfield Pregnancy Center: Guys Night
DESCRIPTION:Bakersfield Pregnancy Center hosts Guys Night\nBakersfield Pregnancy Center hosts Guys Night every 3rd Thursday from 6 PM – 7 PM at 1801 18th Street. This is a wonderful opportunity for men mentoring men\, building fatherhood skills\, guys hanging out\, pizza and wings. \nDate: Every 3rd Thursday\nTime: 6 – 7 PM\nLocation: 1801 18th Street\nContact Number: 661-326-1907
URL:https://www.kernfoundation.org/event/bakersfield-pregnancy-center-guys-night/
LOCATION:Bakersfield Pregnancy Center\, 1801 18th St\, Bakersfield\, 93301
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Other
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bakersfield Pregnancy Center":MAILTO:outreach@wehelpyou.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230920T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230920T093000
DTSTAMP:20260804T200536
CREATED:20230306T204835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230826T010553Z
UID:8156-1695198600-1695202200@www.kernfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Kern Alliance of Nonprofits (KAN): Nonprofit Law: Advocacy and Lobbying Rules for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Kern Alliance of Nonprofits (KAN) September Training\nKAN Training – Nonprofit Law: Advocacy and Lobbying Rules for Nonprofits\nThe Kern Alliance of Nonprofits (KAN) is hosting Nonprofit Law Training. Launched in 2016 by a small group of local nonprofit leaders who care deeply about building the capacity of nonprofit organizations in Kern County. They provide monthly educational workshops on various aspects of nonprofit work taught by qualified leaders\, and quarterly social mixers designed to bring community-based organizations and their partners and supporters together for strategic networking. \nDate: September 20\, 2023\nLocation: Chase Building\, Christine Lizardi Fraizer 301 1675 Chester Ave (corner of 17th and Chester)\n*Training dates\, locations\, and topics are tentative and subject to change\nAll trainings will be from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.\, with check-in at 8 a.m. \nTrainings will also be available on Zoom. Link will be sent upon registration. \nInterested in becoming a member? Click (HERE) and submit your membership form today!  \nThe Steering Committee meets monthly to guide the Alliance’s work in the areas of strategic planning\, education and nonprofit leadership development\, communications and outreach\, advocacy\, membership\, and more. \nTheir mission was…To strengthen the Community Benefit Organizations of Kern County. Following a process that involved stakeholder feedback and strategic planning in the Spring of 2019\, the new mission is…To strengthen the Nonprofit Organizations of Kern County through training\, networking\, and advocacy.  \nInterested in becoming a member of KAN? Click (HERE) and submit your membership form today!  \nKAN’s Vision is…To create a strong community benefit sector that plays a vital role in a healthy\, prosperous and vibrant Kern County. \nStay up to date on news and events by subscribing to our email list or visiting us on social media:\nFacebook and Instagram @kernallianceofnonprofits \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.kernfoundation.org/event/kern-alliance-of-nonprofits-kan-nonprofit-law-members/
LOCATION:City Centre\, 1300 17th Street Rm 1A\, Bakersfield\, CA\, 93301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,KAN Events,Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kern Alliance of Nonprofits":MAILTO:andraeg3000@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230915T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230915T213000
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CREATED:20230727T164114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T174234Z
UID:8652-1694799000-1694813400@www.kernfoundation.org
SUMMARY:emPOWERment Dess Perkins Foundation: The Grateful Gala
DESCRIPTION:emPOWERment Dess Perkins Foundation hosts The Grateful Gala\nOn behalf of emPOWERment Dess Perkins Foundation\, we are thrilled to extend an invitation to our much-anticipated annual “Grateful Gala.” As a non-profit organization located in Bakersfield\, CA\, our mission is to restore hope to the hopeless\, disenfranchised\, at-risk\, and victims turned survivors. We are dedicated to empowering at-risk youth and sex/human trafficking victims\, helping them overcome their past and build a positive and resilient future. \nDate: September 15\, 2023\nSocial Hour: 5:30 PM (no host)\nDinner: 6:15 PM\nLocation: Stockdale Country Club\, 7001 Stockdale Hwy. Bakersfield\, CA 93309 \nSponsorship Packages are available. \n 
URL:https://www.kernfoundation.org/event/the-grateful-gala/
LOCATION:Stockdale Country Club\, 7001 Stockdale Hwy.\, Bakersfield\, 93309
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260804T200536
CREATED:20230314T221449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T221449Z
UID:8214-1694278800-1694293200@www.kernfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Kern Athletic Fencing Foundation 3rd Annual En Garde Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join Kern Athletic Fencing Foundation for their 3rd Annual En Garde Gala\nSave the date for Kern Athletic Fencing Foundation’s 3rd Annual En Garde Gala! Featuring the Olympic and Paralympic Sport of Fencing. \nDate: September 9th\, 2023\nLocation: Luigi’s \nTo purchase tickets: (CLICK HERE)\nTo purchase a table: (CLICK HERE) \nIf you would like more information\, please visit kernaff.org or call 661-332-0250
URL:https://www.kernfoundation.org/event/kern-athletic-fencing-foundation-3rd-annual-en-garde-gala/
LOCATION:Luigi’s Warehouse Event Venue\, 725 E. 19th Street\, BAKERSFIELD\, CA\, 93310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Kern Athletic Fencing Foundation":MAILTO:lucas@bak.rr.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230826T220000
DTSTAMP:20260804T200536
CREATED:20230718T224408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T224924Z
UID:8630-1693072800-1693087200@www.kernfoundation.org
SUMMARY:PSPR 'Ohana Koa Luau (Family of Warriors Party) Fundraiser II
DESCRIPTION:PSPR ‘Ohana Koa Luau (Family of Warriors Party) Fundraiser II\nPublic Safety Professionals Retreat\, (also referred to as ProSPeR or PSPR)\, is a non-profit entity that conducts confidential retreats that provide intensive preventive/early-intervention services and education designed exclusively for First Responders struggling to manage trauma- and stress-related symptoms associated with their profession. \nOn August 26\, 2023\, Public Safety Professionals Retreat is hosting the second annual “‘Ohana Koa Luau” Fundraiser to help fund PSPR guest scholarships and retreat materials. Tickets are available now for a night of delicious food\, exciting island entertainment\, and community partnership! This is your chance to champion ProSPeR’s mission of providing transformative healing experiences for First Responders. \nWhen: August 26\, 2023\nTime: 6 pm-10 pm\nWhere: The Station – KC Firefighters\, 7900 Downing Avenue\, Bakersfield\, CA\nSponsorship Packages: $1500.00 – $150.00\nIndividual Tickets: $100.00\nAttire: Tropical Island\nTickets available at: https://prosperetreat.com/donate\nMore information at: https://prosperetreat.com\nFollow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, and Twitter \n \n 
URL:https://www.kernfoundation.org/event/pspr-ohana-koa-luau-family-of-warriors-party-fundraiser-ii/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230826T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230826T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T200536
CREATED:20230810T142423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T142423Z
UID:8701-1693054800-1693065600@www.kernfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Bunco Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Kern County will be hosting a Bunco fundraiser on Saturday\, August 26\, 1-4pm to fund local programs and services.\nThere will be raffles and 50-50 Opportunity drawing.\nRefreshment will be provided.\nCost: $10 per person
URL:https://www.kernfoundation.org/event/bunco-fundraiser-2/
LOCATION:Fraternal Order of Eagles\, 1718 17th Street\, Bakersfield\, CA\, 93301
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="NAMI Kern County":MAILTO:namikern@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230812T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230812T170000
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CREATED:20230516T205834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T210012Z
UID:8390-1691845200-1691859600@www.kernfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Safe Kids League of California City "Presents Annual "Back 2 School Backpack Giveaway"
DESCRIPTION:“Safe Haven Kids of California City Presents Annual Back 2 School Backpack & Resupply Giveaway” \n(SHKLCC) is an organization dedicated to help families and especially our youth in our community. Over the last year we have been able to help more than 800 families. We are currently in the early stages of planning our “Back2School Backpack Giveaway 2023 This amazing event for parents and kids to come out and enjoy a day of fun in the community. We will have an amazing sponsor for taking pictures for keepsakes of memories with the kids and families. We will be giving Backpacks to all the kids. Starbucks of Cal-City will be there supporting the community with free ice coffee and sweet tea for all\, also Dolores Huerta Foundation youth will be there educating the community the importance of youth being involved and also be giving out free items to the community & many more organizations will be there. There will be a free raffle for all parents in attendance. You can win cool items for all / arts & crafts / food & water\, juice / jumper house / free educational item pencil/ pens/ folders/ paper/ backpacks and a lot more for free to our community.\nLast year we were able to give away over 200 + Backpacks to the kids and we are hoping to give even more this year. \n(SHKLCC) has been doing amazing things here in our community. We started in a dirt field giving to our community with 10 to 15 people\, now we have moved at our local recreation center and have over 150 to 200 people come out and support us. This year we would love to give even more. lt is becoming increasingly difficult for the organization to continue to provide their excellent services to our community. The reason behind this is due to the increasing costs and the current economic environment. That’s the reason why I’m contacting you. I feel strongly about the (SHKLCC). Your help to our organization will help us continuously help our community. \n(SHKLCC) works very hard for the kids & families of our community. \nSafe Haven Kids League of California City does not discriminate against race\, gender\, age\, religion\, or sexual orientation\, as well as other categories. \n(SHKLCC) board members do not take a salary\, all donations are used for our programs and our events. Any donations will be extremely appreciated\, and will make sure our community knows where this generous donation comes from.
URL:https://www.kernfoundation.org/event/safe-kids-league-of-california-city-presents-annual-back-2-school-backpack-giveaway/
LOCATION:Central Park (Stata Center) 10350 Hether Ave California City Ca. 93505
CATEGORIES:Other,Other
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEO Linda King":MAILTO:linda@safehavenkidsleague.org
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