Get Involved: Bakersfield Life

Kern County Democrats First Wednesdays

The Kern County Democratic Party hosts a get-together the first Wednesday of each month at Dagny’s Coffee. This is no formal meeting or topic, just a chance for local Democrats and progressively-minded people to talk about the important issues of the day. It’s a great way to meet like-minded people in a county where Democrats, liberals and progressives often feel they are alone in their political leanings. With the upcoming national election in November, there is sure to be some spirited discussion.

August’s meeting is on Wednesday, August 6, from 5 to 7pm at Dagny’s Coffee, 1600 20^th Street, Downtown Bakersfield. For further information, call 322-7411.

Copperopolis Town Square to Host ‘Hot Copper Days’

Copperopolis Town Square to Host ‘Hot Copper Days’

Castle & Cooke Teams with Lake Tulloch Lions Club to Present Vintage Car Show

(COPPEROPOLIS, Calif.) – Castle & Cooke -- purveyor of high-end resort, residential communities and commercial centers -- today announces Copperopolis Town Square will host Hot Copper Days, a vintage car show sponsored by the Lake Tulloch Lions Club of Calaveras County on August 16 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Pre-registration entry fees are $15, and $20 at the gate, day-of-admission. Awards are bestowed for first and second place in 13 car classes, with judging taking place from 1 to 3 p.m. Also awarded will be “Best in Show” and the “Copperopolis Town Square Manager’s Award,” as selected by Billie B. Kane. The first 100 entries will receive free souvenir dash plaques, courtesy of Copperopolis Town Square.

“With its first phase completed and a host of new businesses open and flourishing, Copperopolis Town Square is a lively, ideal setting for local events and festivals,” says Kane, Director of Properties for Castle & Cooke.

For more information or to register for Hot Copper Days, call 209.785.4222, or 209.785.0537. For more information about Copperopolis Town Square, including leasing and real estate opportunities, visit www.copperopolistownsquare.com, email copperopolistownsquare@castlecooke.com or call 866.276.4235

Lunch & Learn - HIPAA, COBRA & Other Scary Acronyms

KDG Human Resource Solutions is hosting a monthly lunch program designed to provide continuing education on timely HR management issues. The topic is "HIPAA, COBRA & Other Scary Acronyms" and will provide information on the essential, but often complex, regulation of benefits.

Pre-registration is required. For more information visit www.kdghrsolutions.com

Santa Maria High School Class of 78, 30th Reunion

The Santa Maria High School Graduating Class of 1978 will be holding its

30th Reunion (The Diamond) on August 23, 2008 at the Santa Maria Inn , 801 South Broadway, Santa Maria CA, 93458, from 6:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. The cost of the event is $50.00 for the dinner and dance. Please contact Sara Macdonald at 805-925-3147 or 805-260-2253 or email

saraleemacdonald@verizon.net for more information or to help. Hotel rates available. Please check www.Classreport.org ( Santa Maria High class of 78) for more info. “These are the Diamond Days!”

Community Reading Project Seeks Volunteers

How would you like to make an impact on the lives of second-grade students who are experiencing reading difficulties? You can by volunteering to tutor four students for one hour-a- week in the fall 2008 semester of the Community Reading Project.

Sponsored by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools and The Bakersfield Californian, Community Reading Project trains and places volunteer tutors to work in teams of five. This method helps students receive assistance every day of the school week.

Community Reading Project does produce results. Student reading, measured at the end of each semester of tutoring, averaged almost two years of growth per tutored pupil for the 2007-08 school year.

Volunteer training for the fall semester is required and involves only two hours. Those interested can choose between any of three training sessions on Aug. 23 from 9-11 a.m., Aug. 26 from 6-8 p.m. or Aug. 27 from 3-5 p.m., at University Square, 2000 K Street in Bakersfield. School orientation will take place on Sept. 15 from 4-6 p.m.

No pre-registration is necessary.

For more information, please contact Teresa Twisselman, coordinator English/Language Arts, at (661) 636-4645.

Free Computer Training

LEARN ABOUT SOLUTIONS FOR VISION LOSS

Discover the benefits of video magnifiers, screen magnification software, accessible Pocket PC, products that read your computer screen or read your books, bills, and mail - and more!

Sessions tailored for those with vision loss, instructors and trainers, parents and families of those with vision loss, seniors and senior center staff, and support groups.

To register: seminars@freedomscientific.com or 1-800-336-5658

Community Reading Project Seeks Volunteers

Community Reading Project does produce results. Student reading, measured at the end of each semester of tutoring, averaged almost two years of growth per tutored pupil for the 2007-08 school year.

No pre-registration is necessary.

For more information, please contact Teresa Twisselman, coordinator English/Language Arts, at (661) 636-4645.

Community Reading Project Seeks Volunteers

Community Reading Project does produce results. Student reading, measured at the end of each semester of tutoring, averaged almost two years of growth per tutored pupil for the 2007-08 school year.

No pre-registration is necessary.

For more information, please contact Teresa Twisselman, coordinator English/Language Arts, at (661) 636-4645.

'Do the Math' Returns

Do the Math on TV returns for its sixth season beginning Sept. 2, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 4-5 p.m. on Bright House Networks Ch. 15 and in Eastern Kern on Charter Cable Ch. 46 and 19, as well as MediaCom Ch. 3. Certificated math teachers will be taking calls and working problems over the phone with students from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Students desiring a little extra help with their math homework can dial the Do the Math help lines, (661) 636-4357 and toll free (866) 636-6284, 3:30-5:30 p.m, to have problems solved over the phone. Some callers will have their problems worked live on TV between 4 and 5 p.m. Students can also review archives of past programs on the Internet by clicking on the Do the Math link at http://www.kern.org.

Do the Math originates from the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office, where it was developed. All instruction and tutoring adheres to California Department of Education curriculum standards. The program also includes fun features and contests.

Major support for Do the Math comes from the Kern County Superintendent of Schools, Panama-Buena Vista Union School District, Chevron, Castle and Cook and Bakersfield City School District. Additional support is provided by Golden Empire McDonald’s Owners and Operators, Kern High School District and Russo’s Books.

Please contact Laurie Maclin, executive producer, at (661) 636-4547, for more information.

Fresh & Green’s grand opening celebration!

Fresh & Green’s grand opening celebration, 7737 Meany Ave. just east of Coffee Road, will feature giveaways, sales and educational events.

Sept. 2-3: 10 percent of all sales will be donated to the Bakersfield Homeless Shelter.

Sept. 4-5: 10 percent of the sales will go to the American Cancer Center. One more way you can support Relay For Life!

Sept. 6: 10 percent of the sales will go to the Kern County tree foundation. Organic cooking classes by Organic Harvest, Worm Casting Company will discuss organic growing and composting, Cone’s Health Foods will give away organic treats for children and pets, and PG&E will distribute free energy efficient lightbulbs. Kelly 95.3 will also be here doing a live broadcast powered by REC solar! Plus REC solar will also have a working solar electricity model! There will be fun, food, prizes, and education!

'Do the Math' Returns

Do the Math on TV is back for its sixth season, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 4-5 p.m. on Bright House Networks Ch. 15 and in Eastern Kern on Charter Cable Ch. 46 and 19, as well as MediaCom Ch. 3. Certificated math teachers will be taking calls and working problems over the phone with students from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Please contact Laurie Maclin, executive producer, at (661) 636-4547, for more information.

Fresh & Green’s grand opening celebration

Fresh & Green’s grand opening celebration, 7737 Meany Ave. just east of Coffee Road, will feature giveaways, sales and educational events.

Sept. 2-3: 10 percent of all sales will be donated to the Bakersfield Homeless Shelter.

Sept. 4-5: 10 percent of the sales will go to the American Cancer Center. One more way you can support Relay For Life!

Do the Math

Please contact Laurie Maclin, executive producer, at (661) 636-4547, for more information.

Do the Math

Please contact Laurie Maclin, executive producer, at (661) 636-4547, for more information.

12th Annual SHRM Symposium & Expo: HR Is So Much More

The 12^th Annual SHRM Symposium & Expo will address many of the responsibilities that business owners and HR professionals juggle every day. As the HR profession progresses the juggling becomes more involved. To assist with these added responsibilities, we will provide you with current information from national speakers and local experts on a range of critical topics, from background checks and internet searches, to safety and security issues, to handling harassment complaints. That’s not all! Let’s add a little fun to the workplace with tips from Craig Zablocki.