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Bakersfield ARC (BARC) is collaborating with the Greater Bakersfield Chamber to find and secure employment for their clients who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are encouraging local businesses to utilize this opportunity to participate in BARC’s Paid Internship Program at no cost to the employer. This program not only provides business with hard working, loyal, and enthusiastic employees, but also allows BARC’s clients to become integrated into a real-world work environment. Please contact Savanah Adams at sadams@ bakochamber.com for more information.

The Petroleum Club at Sundale is hosting several networking events this month! The third Thursday of every month is Networking & Happy Hour. Join your friends or make new ones on Thursday, July 20 from 4-6 p.m. for hour hour drink specials and stay for pasta night. Create your own meal from the great selection of pastas, sauces, meats and other delicious ingredients, includes your choice of soup or salad for $24.95.

Independent Living Center of Kern County will host their annual Kern County Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act Conference to celebrate the 33rd Anniversary of the ADA. There will be raffles, networking, vendor booths, food & more! Disability rights topics will be discussed by guest speakers from the National Council on Disability, Disability Rights California, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Civil Rights Division, and U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division. The conference takes place on Wednesday, July 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel located at 3100 Camino Del Rio Ct. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking this link: ADA conference tickets or at Eventbrite.com. For questions, please call 661-325-1063 or 661-369-8966 for videophone.

United Way of Kern County's 32nd Annual Professional Development Conference is being held on Wednesday, July 26 at the Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. with the conference starting at 8 a.m. The guest keynote speaker is nationally-recognized speaker and storyteller, Sarah Eagle Heart. There will be exhibitor booths, continental breakfast, lunch, networking, workshops, speakers and more! General registration is $100 per person or groups of 4 are $85 per person. For more information, visit uwkern.org.

North of the River Recreation and Park District (NOR) kicks off the 50th Annual North of the River Christmas Parade with “Christmas in July.” In celebration of the parade’s golden jubilee, NOR invites community members to submit written stories, photos, audio clips or videos of their memories attending, walking in or performing at the parade. Visit NORfun.org to submit your Christmas Parade memory. Memory submissions accepted through Sept. 30.

FREE Kickoff Friday, July 28 at 5:30 p.m. Families can enjoy on-site activities from 5:30-6:30 p.m., including coloring pages, writing a letter to the North Pole, and striking a pose with vacationing Santa Claus. The kickoff will culminate in a movie screening of “The Muppets Christmas Carol” at 7pm in the RiverLakes gym to celebrate the Christmas Parade’s 2023 theme of “A Christmas Carol.” Grab a blanket and enjoy! *Foldable lawn chairs will not be allowed in the gym. Bleachers and off-floor seating will be available. Space is limited; register to reserve your spot at the event at NORfun.org Located at Riverlakes Ranch Community Center, 3825 Riverlakes Dr.

Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation (Y2LEF) is excited to host more than 100 migrant education students for their annual Algebra Academy hosted by the University of Santa Barbara in the months of June and July. In partnership with Migrant Education Program regions and local school districts, Y2LEF will be taking a set number of junior high school students to adapt tips and strategies for problem solving, both in a mathematical sense and everyday life experiences. Learners will also engage in activities that inspire, motivate, and challenge students to take risks while learning from a curriculum with opportunities for students to reason, share knowledge and build on what they already know about algebra. The Algebra Academy will take place from June 25 to July 15 at the University of Santa Barbara. “In partnership with Migrant Education, we are able to provide Central Valley migrant students a college experience to show them what their future could look like. In addition, this algebra based academy will give them the tools to succeed in their upcoming prealgebra and algebra classes. Together, we will create our future leaders,” added Executive Director, Gabriel Adame.

Eagle Mountain Casino in Porterville is pleased to announce Grammy-nominated regional Mexican singer, Gerardo Ortiz, will perform at Eagle Mountain Casino’s new 2000-seat state-of-the-art Event Center on Friday, July 21 at 7 p.m. Gerardo Ortiz has revolutionized corrido music, launched a new youthful scene, and has become an admired household name among millions of fans who admire his charisma, talent and originality. Tickets are on sale now and start at only $65. Doors open at 6 p.m., and guests must be 21 and older to enter the concert. The brand-new Event Center is reserved seating only. Tickets can be purchased HERE

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