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City of Bakersfield - A new program to help local small businesses and nonprofits offset the cost of security improvements in Bakersfield is now offering up to $5,000 in grant funding to qualified enterprises. The City of Bakersfield’s new Business Security Improvements Grant Program, available through the Economic & Community Development Department, will provide American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) monies for improvements such as installing alarm systems, security cameras, lighting and repairing damaged or destroyed windows. The grants will be available to businesses and nonprofits in Qualified Census Tracts within the City of Bakersfield. “We know that this is the No. 1 issue and this program is just one of many ways the City is working to support businesses,” Vice Mayor Andrae Gonzales (Ward 2) said. To qualify, businesses must have a current business license with the City of Bakersfield with no delinquent bills or outstanding liens issued by the City. The program is only available to enterprises with 500 or fewer employees. Each business site is eligible to receive only one grant, up to $5,000, as outlined in the Program Guidelines. Program applications are available on the City’s website and at the Economic & Community Development Department located on the third floor at City Hall North, 1600 Truxtun Ave.

Dress for Success is having their Wednesday Sale and wants you to come shop! This nonprofit empowers women by providing professional work attire and career services. All proceeds from this sale go to support the economic independence of women in Kern County. Every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. located at 1416 17th St.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County is working to set Club members up for success this school year by ensuring all of them have the necessary supplies with its Back2School Drive. School supply donations are being accepted at two Club sites through Aug. 7, with monetary donations being accepted online. Click HERE for drop off locations and online donations. Club staff will utilize the online gifts to purchase school supplies. Suggested school supplies include backpacks, composition notebooks, spiral notebooks, construction paper, copy paper, pencils, pens, colored pencils, markers, crayons, highlighters, post-it notes, glue sticks, tape rolls, student scissors, and other office supplies. Gift cards to office supply stores or retail vendors are also welcome and will be used to purchase needed supplies.

Please join Beyond the Stars No limits, Inc. in celebrating its inaugural soft launch for its Mental Health Resource, Awareness and Support Event on Saturday, Aug. 12. This event is geared toward teenagers, young adults and family members seeking resources and support for mental health services. Please register for tickets on EventBrite. There are only 50 slots available, so sign up today! There will be keynote speakers, food, photo booth, basket raffles, backpack giveaway, family fun and more! For more information, call 424-387-1748 or email Beyondthestarsnolimit@gmail.com

Eagle Mountain Casino – Regional Mexican singer “El Flaco” Luis Ángel and special guest “El Mimoso” Luis Antonio will perform at Eagle Mountain Casino’s Event Center on Friday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. “El Mimoso” Luis Antonio will be the special guest performer. “El Mimoso” is a Mexican Norteño/Banda singer with a large following of all ages. A solid live performer, he has been a member of some of Mexico’s most famous bands. His top hits include “Amame” and “En Esta Vida no se Pudo.” Tickets are on sale now and start at only $59. Must be 21 and older to attend. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket kiosk machines inside the casino or online HERE

Project Clean Air is hosting a Free Electric Vehicle Charging Symposium. It is a workshop about installing EV chargers at business properties and multi-family unit dwellings. It will be held at the Doubletree on Rosedale Highway in Bakersfield from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 31. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. We would like to invite local business owners, multi-family unit dwelling owners, and other employers to join us. We are going to have sessions about incentives and grants, equipment and different infrastructure information. For more information, email sjvevp@gmail.com

North of the River Recreation & Park District (NOR) is hosting a wide variety of camps, classes, programs and activities for the community this summer! Pick up a copy of NOR’s Summer 2023 Funbook at one of our community centers or view it online HERE to explore a full catalog of activities, camps, and recreational programs. “It’s easy to enjoy a staycation in the North of the River community,” says Jasmin LoBasso, Superintendent of Recreation & Community Services. “By joining the fun at NOR, you’ll transform your staycation into a ‘Playcation!’” For additional information, please contact Jasmin LoBasso, Superintendent of Recreation at jlobasso@ norrecreation.org or 661-392-2000.

Keep yourself and your family covered by making sure your information is up to date. Health Net wants you to know that Medi-Cal covers vital health care services for you & your family which includes: doctor visits, prescriptions, vaccinations, mental health care and more. If you have Medi-Cal make sure you renew it when it's due for renewal. Update your contact information: Report any new changes to your name, address, phone number & email so your county can contact you. For more details & information on how to update your contact info, visit HERE