Get Involved: Bakersfield Life

Bakersfield College Foster and Kinship Care Education Program Training

Bakersfield College Foster and Kinship Care Education Program Training, specialized training on child and youth related issues including working with the system, "Gastroesophageal Reflux, HIV, and Sickle Cell Anemia," 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; "Gay & Lesbian Issues," 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Weill Institute, 2101 K St., Room 102. Free. No child care provided. 319-1836 or 395-4737.

Dedication & Open House

Dedication & Open House, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours to follow of new facility; noon Tuesday, Trident Society, 5375 Truxtun Ave. 631-0426.

Delano Neighborhood Partnership

Delano Neighborhood Partnership, community meeting, 9:30 a.m. first Tuesday monthly, Community Connections Center, 1842 Norwalk, Delano. 721-7036.

Free Estate Planning Workshop

Free Estate Planning Workshop, 6:15 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Kern Schools Federal Credit Union, 9500 Ming Ave. Free. ksfcu.org or 833-7097.

Grand Opening Celebration & Open House

Grand Opening Celebration & Open House, join Kern County Network for Children and Foster Youth services, with live music, food, fun and coffee from Dagny's; 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dream Center & Coffee House, 1212 18th St.

Kern Audubon Society

Kern Audubon Society, meeting, with zoologist Peter Bloom speaking on "California Condor Conservation and the Tejon Ranch," 7 p.m. Tuesday, University Square, Room US 2, 2000 K St. kernaudubonsociety.org or 322-7470.

Stop the Violence

Stop the Violence, citizen's group formed to help eliminate gang violence, 5:30 p.m. first and third Tuesday of each month, Police Activities League (PAL), 301 E. 4th St. 833-1764.

Volunteer Registration at Hoffmann Hospice

Volunteer Registration at Hoffmann Hospice, for Tehachapi and California City area, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, 1543 E. Palmdale Blvd., Ste. N, Palmdale. 272-2355.

Wasco City Council

Wasco City Council, 7 p.m. first and third Tuesday, Council Chambers, 746 8th St, Wasco. 758-7214.

Celebrate National Disability Employer Awareness Month

The Talent Knows No Limits Job Fair is a terrific opportunity for employers to showcase current job openings and meet job-ready candidates. Employers can sign up for free by downloading a registration form from www.hire-us.net. Click on the Important Dates page and download the Talent Knows No Limtis Job Faire Registration Form.

Bakersfield City Council

Bakersfield City Council, regular meeting begins at 5:15 p.m.; continued at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Council chambers, 1501 Truxtun Ave.

Indian Wells Valley Collaborative

Indian Wells Valley Collaborative, community meeting, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Kerr McGee Center, 100 West California Ave., Ridgecrest. 760-375-4357.

Kern Photography Association

Kern Photography Association, all skill levels welcome, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Carrows Restaurant, 1300 Easton Drive. kernphotographyassociation.org or 496-3723.

Newcomers Club

Newcomers Club, monthly luncheon, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. $10, includes lunch, reservations required by Oct. 3. 587-7597.

State-Mandated Sexual Harassment Training Sessions

State-Mandated Sexual Harassment Training Sessions, for all supervisors who work for companies with 50 or more individuals operating on the work premises, 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, P.A.S. Associates Training Center, 1401 19th St., Ste. 110. $85. Reservations required. 631-2165.