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YOUR PETS
Tidbits about what’s happening in our local ‘animal’ kingdom
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et Food Pantry: The Bakersfield Pet Food Pantry holds monthly bagging sessions of the dry food that is donated to them so they can stretch it out to the greatest number of people in need. If you are interested in helping out, get in touch with Self Serve Pet Spa at 588-7858 to find out when the next bagging session is. The Pet Food Pantry is always in need of cat food, so if you have some to spare, consider a donation to them. Head to their website at: www.bakersfieldpetfoodpantry.org, for a list of donation drop-off points. Lake Isabella Shelter: It looks like the first phase of the exercise yard project is going to commence at the Lake Isabella shelter. Friends of the Kern County Animal Shelters Foundation has succeeded in raising the funds necessary to have the concrete poured and the fencing installed —finally creating a space where dogs who are at the shelter will be able to go for a wee bit of offleash leg-stretching. Kudos to the Lake Isabella community for
rallying around this project, particularly in light of the tough economic situation these days. The folks working at the shelter thank you, and the dogs who will be able to make use of a little outside time will thank you as well. Look forward to reading news about the dedication ceremony in the days to come. Tails of Bakersfield: This week marks the beginning of the voting period for the Bakersfield “Pet Idol” part of the Tails of Bakersfield promotion taking Pet columnist place on Bakersfield.com. As of this writing, over 175 pet photos have been submitted, with donations headed for some of the most worthwhile companion animal groups in the greater
Dogs, some of which are owner surrendered to the Kern County Animal Shelter, try and get some attention.
holding a fundraiser on Tuesday, Sept. 14, at Red Brick Pizza, located at 9500 Brimhall Dr., from 4 to 9 p.m., during which time a portion of Red Brick’s proceeds will be donated to Friends Foundation to support low-cost spay/neuter efforts. In addition to the great food, there will also be opportunity drawings and items for sale. If you’ve ever been interested in Friends and what their goals are for homeless pets in Kern County, stop by and say “hello.” Feedback: Thanks so much to those of you who take time out of busy lives to provide a little feedback on Paw Print City. I truly appreciate every email that finds its way to my inbox. If there are pet-related events or issues you’d like to see addressed here, feel free to pass them along. I’m always interested in hearing your thoughts and ideas on what’s important in the world of companion animals.
Bakersfield area. Get your votes in for the pets you’d most like to see grace the Pet Issue of Bakersfield
Questions? Comments? Email Vicky at: Vicky@ pawprintcity.com or visit www.pawprintcitytimes.com.
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HENRY A. BARRIOS / CALIFORNIAN FILE
YOUR ENTERTAINMENT
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YOUR ENTERTAINMENT
Get a kick out of Kern’s ‘Best in the West’ Fair! One Book, One Bakersfield celebrates Hispanic
Heritage Month with events and book signings
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his year’s Kern County Fair expects to be big on family entertainment and savings. The annual county fair, which will run from Sept. 22 to Oct. 3 plans on being the ‘Best in the West’ once again. This year the fair will offer more discounts and free days while packing in the fun — so you can splurge on getting an extra corn dog for the road. “This year we’re having more discount (admission) days for children and adults,” said Bill Blair, chief executive officer of the Kern County Fair. “We want to make sure everyone comes out.” On opening day, Wednesday, Sept. 22, come between 3 and 5 p.m. and get into the fair for free. Don’t miss the Opening Day Parade at 5:30 p.m. During Kids DAZE on Sept. 23 and Sept. 30, children 12 years old and under get in for free. Also, on these two dates, San Joaquin Community Hospital will be on hand to give free immunizations. Just bring your child’s immunizations record. Other discount admission days are: Monday Madness on Sept. 27 when admission is only $3 before 9 p.m. for all visitors 6 years of age or older; Sept. 24 is free admission for seniors 55 years or older; and, 2for-1 Wednesday on Sept. 29, when you’ll get two adult admissions for the price of one. The 2-for-1 special will be offered for $8 until 9 p.m. After the family is done spinning and twirling on the carnival rides, there’s plenty to do. You can visit the Exhibit Buildings and Community Exhibits or go to the Livestock Barns and Pavilions or watch hypnotist Tina Marie, during her one of her two shows nightly or stop by the Turkey Stampede, where visitors can win free coupons for Subway sandwiches.
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A crowd of fair attendees look upwards as they watch the slingshot ride on the last day of the Kern County Fair in Bakersfield last year.
Even the little ones won’t get bored. “There's lots of things to do at the fair with the kids,” said Blair. “We have the Calico Corner and Russell Brothers Circus.” As for other entertainment, there’s a little something for everyone. On Sept. 25 at 8 p.m., Air Supply will be singing their classics such as: “All Out of Love” and “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All” at the Budweiser Pavilion. Country music fans are in for a treat with concerts by Pam Tillis, with special guests Williams and Ree, on Sept. 24, and Clay Walker on Sept. 26. Both shows are at the Budweiser Pavilion and start at 8 p.m. For those Motor Cross fans, on Saturday, Sept. 25, The Digger Helm Short National racers will kicking up a lot of dirt and dust in the Grandstand at 6 p.m.
IF YOU GO General Admission: Adults: $8 Seniors (62+): $7 Children (6 to 12): $4 5 and under: FREE Parking: $5 Carnival Wristbands Available Daily: $30 Fair Hours: Monday to Thursday: 3 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24: 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1: 3 to 11 p.m. Saturdays: Noon to 11 p.m.
Sundays: Noon to 10 p.m. Fine Arts, Harvest Hall, Community Exhibits and Hobbies close at 10 p.m. 2010 Concerts at the Budweiser Pavilion: Wed, Sept. 22 at 8 p.m.- Morris Day and the Time, presented by Mas Magazine Thursday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m.- Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Friday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m.- Pam Tillis with special guests Williams and Ree Saturday, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m.- Air Supply, presented by Bakersfield Family Medical Center/ Heritage Physicians Network Sunday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m.- Clay Walker, presented by Total Comm/ AT&T authorized dealer Monday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m.- En Vogue Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 8 p.m.- Collective Soul Wed, Sept. 29 at 8 p.m.- Tower of Power Thursday, Sept. 30 at 8 p.m.- Kutless Friday, Oct. 1 at 8 p.m.- Guess Who, presented by Eagle Mountain Casino Saturday, Oct. 2 at 8 p.m.- Beatlemajesty Sunday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m.– Ninel Conde, presented by Eagle Mountain Casino Free shows in the Grandstand: Saturday, Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. - The Digger Helm Short National, part of the West Coast Vintage Dirt Track Series. Sunday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.- Lucha Libre, World Power Wrestling with special guests Hector Dominquez and his Dancing Horse and La Internacional Sonora Mariachi Show. Sunday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m.- Fiesta Rodeo, a traditional Mexican rodeo complete with roping and bull riding.
YOUR CLUBS
60+ Club is a great way to meet people! COURTESY OF CAL STATE BAKERSFIELD alifornia State University, Bakersfield’s 60+ Club Possibilities Day will be held on Thursday, Sept. 9, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the CSUB Student Union, Multi-Purpose Room, 9001 Stockdale Highway. Coffee, tea, and cookies will be served. Admission and parking are free. Possibilities Day is the 60+ Club’s annual kick-off event to invite retirees and residents 60 years of age and up to learn more about the benefits of membership by exploring the wide variety of Interest Group activities and Action Network volunteer opportunities. The featured speaker will be CSUB president Dr. Horace Mitchell. Sharon Goldsmith, 60+ Club
town,” 2400 South Chester Ave., Bakersfield, admission charged, call 831-8114. n celebration of National HisSept. 16 — One Book, One Bakpanic Heritage Month, all of ersfield, One Kern kickoff of “Burro Kern County is invited to join Genius” community read and the next community read National Hispanic Heritage Month organized by One Book, One with speakers and entertainment, Bakersfield, One Kern. The book, “Burro Genius,” by Vic- 11 a.m., Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, free. tor Villaseñor (“Rain of Gold,” Sept. 18 — Pam Muñoz Ryan “Macho!”) is a memoir of the Day, with proclamations author’s experience as by Mayor Harvey Hall the child of Mexican and Assemblywoman immigrants growing up Jean Fuller celebrating in Southern California Bakersfield native and during the 1940s and acclaimed children’s ‘50s. It is as much a author Pam Muñoz commentary on the (“Esperanza Rising”), education system that entertainment, recepdiscriminated against tion and book signing, 2 Spanish speakers — and p.m., Russo’s Books at failed to recognize the The Marketplace, 9000 author’s severe dyslexia Ming Ave., Bakersfield, that made him seem like free. a “stupid Mexican” — as COURTESY PHOTO Sept. 24 — FLICS it is a story of family, culInternational Film Sociture, heritage and com- Victor Villaseñor ety presents “Sin Noming of age. bre,” a film made in Lead partners, Kern Mexico touching on County Library and CSU themes of immigration Bakersfield, have organand gangs, 7:30 p.m, Fox ized two months of proTheater, 2001 H St., Bakgramming related to the ersfield, $5, flics.org. community read, startOct. 1-2 — CSUB’s ing with a kickoff on Modern Languages Sept. 16 (Mexican IndeDepartment hosts the pendence Day) at the first “Hispanic American Beale Memorial Library and Spanish Literary and — and culminating with Cultural Symposium,” the author himself giv9001 Stockdale Highway, ing a free talk at CSUB free with $2 parking, call on Nov. 9. 654-2359 for time and location. One Book, One Bakersfield, One Oct. 6 — Bakersfield Museum of Kern encourages all community Art’s First Wednesday features a members, young and old, to read panel discussion on themes related the book, hold book discussions, to “Burro Genius,” 9:30 to 11 a.m., and participate in the many events 1930 R St., Bakersfield, free to related to National Hispanic Hermuseum members, $5 adults, $4 itage Month this fall. seniors, www.bmoa.org. According to www.hispanicherOct. 6 — CSUB-UNIR (United itagemonth.gov, this year’s theme Now for Immigration Rights) holds “recognizes the strength and hard a showing of the documentary work of Hispanic Americans, “The 800 Mile Wall,” about the whose zeal for family and country U.S.-Mexico border, 7 p.m., has helped shape society” — a very fitting theme for a community read Dorothy Donahoe Hall, Room G102, 9001 Stockdale Highway, free of “Burro Genius.” with $2 parking. Local events include: Oct. 7 — Kern County Library presents Salsa y Salsa, a celebration Sept. 10-25 — Bakersfield Comof Latin dance through demonstramunity Theatre presents “BorderBY JENNIFER BALDWIN
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60+ Club members
president, encourages all residents to attend. “The 60+ Club is a great way to meet people and get active in the campus community,” she said. “In the spring, the 60+ Club will celebrate 25 years of service, learning, and fellowship.” The 60+ Club is a member-motivated and member-governed organization working in partnership with CSUB. Its purpose is to provide personal enrichment, edu-
cational opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and social activities in a campus environment. There are no educational requirements to join, and participation is voluntary. In addition to monthly 60+ Club meetings and newsletters during the academic year, members receive advantages such as special ticket pricing to campus events, use of the Walter Stiern Library, and taking designated courses. Members may also choose to volunteer through the Action Network or join in the activities of a dozen Interest Groups. Directions: Enter CSUB from Stockdale Highway on Don Hart Drive East. Park in either Lot L or Lot K. A parking permit is not needed for this event. For more information, call Denise Nielsen at 654-3211.
tion and instruction from local experts with salsa tasting from Bakersfield’s best salsa makers, 7 p.m., Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Ave., free. Oct. 13 — CSUB’s Kegley Institute of Ethics presents acclaimed author and international dignitary Carlos Fuentes (“The Old Gringo,” “The Death of Artemio Cruz”) who will speak on “Globalization: A New Deal for a New Age,” 7 p.m., Doré Theatre, 9001 Stockdale Highway, free admission and parking. Oct. 14 — CSUB’s History Forum features Dr. Gabriel Gutiérrez, Director of the Center for the Study of the Peoples of the Americas at CSU Northridge, who will present the historical context of “Burro Genius,” 7 p.m., Doré Theatre, 9001 Stockdale Highway, free with $2 parking. Oct. 15 — Literary Kern hosts a book discussion about “Burro Genius,” 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., at Russo’s Books at The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave., Bakersfield, free. Oct. 24 — Guelaguetza 2010, a festival celebrating Oaxacan culture with folkloric dances, music, art, crafts and food, CSUB Outdoor Amphitheatre, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 9001 Stockdale Highway, adults $7.50, children under 12 free, $2 parking, www.upbj.org. Nov. 1 — CSUB’s Movimiento Estudantil Chicano de Aztlån (MEChA) hosts a Dia de los Muertos workshop with guest speaker Eva Patino, noon to 1:30 p.m., Student Union Multipurpose Room, 9001 Stockdale Highway, free with $2 parking. Nov. 2 — Bakersfield Museum of Art presents “Altares de Familia,” a Day of the Dead celebration, 5 to 8 p.m., 1930 R St., Bakersfield, free, www.bmoa.org. Nov. 9 — Victor Villaseñor, author of “Burro Genius,” will speak about his memoir and sign books, 7 p.m., CSUB Icardo Center, 9001 Stockdale Highway, free admission and parking in Lot I. For more information about One Book, One Bakersfield, One Kern, contact organizer Kristie Coons at 325-9584 or kcoons3@sbcglobal.net.
YOUR CELEBRATIONS
Congratulations, junior golfers! The KCJGA teams wins second place overall.
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ongratulations to Tavia Rutherford & Meghan Shain, playing for the Kern County Junior Golf Association 14-17 Girls. Tavia & Meghan shot a 78 to win out of six teams at the Loren Robert’s Cup Tournament at Olivas Links in Ventura, Calif., on August 1.
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The KCJGA team members.
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