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award winning film opening sunday by your resident Lamont A. Coleman

Award winning film opening in Bakersfield this Sunday. Your resident made this film. help support it! It win Best Religious film at the San Deigo Black Film festival.

call 760-680-7981 for info. http://www.intheclosetmovie for movie times.

award winning film opening sunday by your resident Lamont A. Coleman

Award winning film opening in Bakersfield this Sunday. Your resident made this film. help support it! It win Best Religious film at the San Deigo Black Film festival.

call 760-680-7981 for info. http://www.intheclosetmovie for movie times.

award winning film opening sunday by your resident Lamont A. Coleman

Award winning film opening in Bakersfield this Sunday. Your resident made this film. help support it! It win Best Religious film at the San Deigo Black Film festival.

call 760-680-7981 for info. http://www.intheclosetmovie for movie times.

Top of the Line Holiday Marketplace

This two-day holiday tradition features various merchants offering unique items for the entire family including clothing, accessories, jewelry, home and garden decor, fine arts, pottery and ceramics, wood crafts, and much more. For more information please visit www.topofthelinevisalia.org or 559-438-2180 x10

Camellia Society of Kern County Annual Scholarship Fundraising Dinner

Camellia Society of Kern County Annual Scholarship Fundraising Dinner, with speaker Jim Nuccio of Nuccio Nurseries, silent auction, door prizes, 4 p.m. Sunday, Ching Yen Restaurant, 1207 Columbus St. $15. 872-2188.

Cash'd Out

Cash'd Out, ultimate tribute to Johnny Cash, with Buckshot and Catfish, 1 p.m. Sunday, Fishlips Bar & Grill, 1517 18th St. $15; 21 and over only. vallitix.com or 322-5200.

New Directions Concert

New Directions Concert, 4 p.m. Sunday, St. Paul's Anglican Church, 2216 17th St. Adults $20, students $10. 323-7928.

The Dive Bar

The Dive Bar, 1821 S. Chester Ave., 831-1315; Two Timers, 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday. country.

Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon & Half

Hurry! Time is running out to join legendary Dick Beardsley for the 2nd running of the Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon and Half. The event sold out in 2008 and if early registration if any indication the 2009 event will sell out as well. Participants from nearly 400 cities, 30 states, and several countries attended last year's inaugural event.

Participants have their choice of completing the full 26.2 mile marathon, half marathon run, and half marathon walk or join a 4-person EECU Relay.

The public is invited free of charge to the 2-day Health and Fitness Expo preceding the marathon on November 6th & 7th. For more info please visit www.RunFresno.com

Contact: Mike Herman

Email: twocitiesmarathon@yahoo.com

Phone: (559) 256-8464

More Info: www.runfresno.com

Date: Sunday, November 8, 2009

Start Time: 7:00 am

End Time: 2:00 pm

Location: Woodward Park

The Wizard of Oz

www.bakersfieldcommunitytheatre.com

THE WIZARD OF OZ
Based on the book by L. Frank Baum
Adapted for the stage by Jeannette Jaquish

Running Time: Approx. 2hr 10mins

Based on the book by L. Frank Baum and the MGM film, this stage adaptation includes additional scenes by Jeannette Jaquish giving more action and lines to the flying monkeys (plus a hilarious witch and monkeys song), more lines and scenes for the Emerald Citizens and Winkie Guards. The Wizard appears in the Kansas scenes as a vacuum cleaner salesman. This is not a simple play but very entertaining, improving on both the book and the movie. (Funactics Theater)

You'll see your favorite characters and songs, and be reminded that, really, there’s no place like home.

Come enjoy an evening of theatre! BCT's 2009-2010 season is here and it's exciting! There's a lot happening at BCT. So check it out.

3 Free Green Films in Kern River Valley

www.flowthefilm.com Award-winning 2008 documentary into what many experts label the most important political & environmental issue of the 21^st Century - The World Water Crisis. The film also offers solutions that are being tested around the world with successful results. One of the most intriguing segments concerns bottled water, the alternative of choice for society's most prosperous but a liquid that turns out to be less regulated & possibly less safe than what comes through the tap. Our 34 oz. 2010 Living Green Stainless water bottle will be for sale for $5 (with a free first fill-up of your favorite soda).

www.foodincmovie.com lifts the veil on our nation's food industry, exposing the highly mechanized underbelly hidden from the American consumer with the consent of our government's regulatory agencies, USDA & FDA. Our nation's food supply is now controlled by a handful of corporations that often put profit ahead of consumer health, the livelihood of the American farmer & the safety of workers.

www.trashedmovie.com is the story of garbage — American style. A road trip through the afterlife of our garbage. At times humorous, but deeply poignant, this unpredictable 20-minute 2007 documentary dives into the trash can & comes up in some surprising places. From the garbage truck to the landfill, from the streets to the ocean, it explores America's complicated relationship with its waste through the lens of the people whose lives revolve around it. This film is a must see. Expect to cringe and laugh in equal measure.

FLYER: http://tinyurl.com/11-8-09-Green-Films

Next Free Green Film screenings:
(all 10am to 2pm)

Sunday, Jan 10, 2010
Sunday, Feb 7, 2010
Saturday & Sunday, March 20 & 21, 2010

Boy Scouts Kickoff 100 Year Celebration

Boy Scouts of America celebrates 100 Years in 2010.

Scouting is a program for families and all scouts, families, alumni & friends are invited to this special event.

This event is part of the 100 Year Anniversary celebration - Current scouts will be bringing a buddy to experience Scouting in a "cool" way. A special presentation will be made to the Council by the National BSA "Century of Values" Team followed by scouts, buddies, families & friends hitting the ice for some skating fun.

Not yet a Scout? All boys first grade thru the age of 20 are eligible for the Scouting programs. Girls 14 thru 20 are also eligible through the Venturing program.

Used to be a Scout? All alumni are invited to re-engage in the Scouting program. Remember all those great memories of your Scouting experiences - here's a chance to re-energize that Scouting spirit.

Join the fun and find out about Scouting and its positive impact on our youth today!

Kern County Rose Society

Kern County Rose Society, with Jeri White of White Forest Nursery, socializing 6:30 p.m., meeting 7 p.m. Monday, Veteran's Hall, 400 W. Norris Road. 399-3651.

NAMI Front Line

NAMI Front Line, for veteran's and loved one's family support group, 6 to 7 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, St. John's Baptist Church, 1300 E. Brundage Lane. 332-3386.

Native Daughters of the Golden West - El Tejon Parlor #239

Native Daughters of the Golden West - El Tejon Parlor #239, meet 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month. Email eltejon239@yahoo.com or 665-1664.

Tehachapi Car Club

Tehachapi Car Club, dinner at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6:30 p.m. second Monday of each month, Don Juan's Grill, 20700 South St., Tehachapi. 822-5387.

Kern County Rose Society

Kern County Rose Society, with Jeri White of White Forest Nursery, socializing 6:30 p.m., meeting 7 p.m. Monday, Veteran's Hall, 400 W. Norris Road. 399-3651.

Tehachapi Car Club

Tehachapi Car Club, dinner at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6:30 p.m. second Monday of each month, Don Juan's Grill, 20700 South St., Tehachapi. 822-5387.

TCT presents serio-comic version of "Macbeth"

TCT presents serio-comic version of "Macbeth" , 7 p.m. Monday, Mama Hillybean's Coffee & Community, in the outdoor stage area, 426 E. Tehachapi Blvd., Tehachapi. mamahillybeans.com or 822-2326.

Tai Chi at Pacific Health

Tai Chi at Pacific Health

Every Monday and/or Wednesday

10:45 a.m.

45-Minute class

$5 Drop-in fee

(Pay as you go; no need to make a long-term commitment!)

Pacific Health Education Center

5300 California Ave. #200

633-5300

Upstairs above Santa Barbara Business College

"Courage to Coach"

"Courage to Coach", 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, P.A.S. Associates Training Center, 1401 19th St., Ste. 110. $95. Registration required. 631-2165.

"Sales: Turning Objections into Reasons for Buying"

"Sales: Turning Objections into Reasons for Buying", luncheon seminar with speaker Jim Pentico, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Chamber of Commerce, 1725 Eye St. $20 members; $40 nonmembers. 327-4421.

Alzheimer's Disease Association Support Groups

Alzheimer's Disease Association Support Groups, call for times and days, Olive Drive Church, Building #1, 5500 Olive Drive. 393-8871.

Bakersfield Chapter of Children of Aging Parents

Bakersfield Chapter of Children of Aging Parents, a support group for those caring for the elderly, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2080 Stine Road. 831-1132.

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, "Hair &Skin Care for African American Children," 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; and "Caring for Medically Fragile Children," 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.

Bakersfield Sundowners

Bakersfield Sundowners, group of campers who hold monthly business meetings to discuss and plan camping activities, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Veteran's Hall, 400 Norris Road. New members and visitors are always welcome. 363-0506.

Compassionate Friends Support Group

Compassionate Friends Support Group, for bereaved parents, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every second Tuesday, Kern County Fireman's Training Facility, Room C, 5652 Victor St. (off Olive Drive). Call 589-3512 to leave a message.

Culinary Arts Program Gourmet Meals

Culinary Arts Program Gourmet Meals, by BC's culinary students, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Bakersfield College, Renegade Room, 1801 Panorama Dr. $10.95; take-out meals available. Reservations required, 395-4441.

Parkinson's Disease Support Group

Parkinson's Disease Support Group, monthly 2 p.m. second Tuesday, First Presbyterian Church, 1705 17th St.

Retired Employees of Kern County

Retired Employees of Kern County, monthly meeting, 11:30 second Tuesday, Veteran's Hall, 400 Norris Road. 589-3744.

Women's Night

Women's Night, come and learn basic bike mechanics, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Bike Bakersfield, 1708 Chester Ave. bikebakersfield.org or 321-9247.

Bakersfield College Foster and Kinship Care Education Program Training

Bakersfield Sundowners

Compassionate Friends Support Group

"Courage to Coach"

"Courage to Coach", 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, P.A.S. Associates Training Center, 1401 19th St., Ste. 110. $95. Registration required. 631-2165.

Parkinson's Disease Support Group

Parkinson's Disease Support Group, monthly 2 p.m. second Tuesday, First Presbyterian Church, 1705 17th St.

Retired Employees of Kern County

Retired Employees of Kern County, monthly meeting, 11:30 second Tuesday, Veteran's Hall, 400 Norris Road. 589-3744.

"Sales: Turning Objections into Reasons for Buying"

"Sales: Turning Objections into Reasons for Buying", luncheon seminar with speaker Jim Pentico, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Chamber of Commerce, 1725 Eye St. $20 members; $40 nonmembers. 327-4421.

Taft Planning Commission Meeting

Taft Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, City Hall, 209 E. Kern St, Taft.

Wasco Union School District

Wasco Union School District, 7 p.m., District Office Board Room, 639 Broadway, Wasco.

Condors vs. Stockton Thunder

Condors vs. Stockton Thunder, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $7 to $23. bakersfieldcondors.com or 324-7825.

Creative Corner hosting a Bazaar

Creative Corner hosting a Bazaar, featuring handmade items such as fabric art, kitchen accessories, quilts, children's items and more, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, The Villas at Scenic River, 4015 Scenic River Lane. 871-3340 or 619-4153.

Culinary Arts Program Gourmet Meals

Women's Night

Women's Night, come and learn basic bike mechanics, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Bike Bakersfield, 1708 Chester Ave. bikebakersfield.org or 321-9247.

Harley's Bakersfield Country Band

Harley's Bakersfield Country Band, 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Greenacres Senior Center, 2014 Calloway Drive, 392-2011. country.

Metaphysics 101with Maggie Tomaino $5

Metaphysics 101with Maggie Tomaino
Tuesdays
6:30pm-7:30pm
$5

This class is designed for those who are looking for a "just the facts" overview of Metaphysics. Students will learn the basic principles of both traditional, and neo-beliefs, as well as basic principles of meditation, healing, divination, raising one's vibration, and establishing a personal spiritual practice.

About Maggie:

Maggie Tomaino currently teaches and offers private sessions in and around the Western US.
A natural healer, and psychic, having been blessed with the gifts of clairaudience, (clear hearing), clairsentience, (clear feeling) , and clairvoyance, (clear sight). She has been working with her gifts since childhood. This, coupled with a life long curiosity and love of learning and study, Maggie spent many years of her childhood in Alaska studying the mystical, as well as traditional beliefs, of all peoples living there.
People of Native, European, Asian, and Middle Eastern decent; her childhood home of Anchorage was a melting pot of people and cultures.
Maggie has also studied biomechanics, advanced Pilates techniques, Cranio-sacral Therapy, as well as several other somatic release therapies.
Considering herself a life long student, Maggie continues her diverse studies, She is currently a Doctoral candidate in Religion.
After many years of study, Maggie was called to do the work of a healer, as well as a spiritual counselor, teacher, and author. Her hands-on energetic healing technique, has helped many people achieve a level of health and wellness never thought possible. She employs a "plain speak" manner in her classes, and readings, blended with optimism and humor, her accuracy, and advice are always from the Source, through the Heart.
Maggie founded the Guided Work Group in 2009, a loosely organized group of very talented psychics, healers, artists, and teachers, who seek to enlighten themselves, and be of assistance to others also on their own path.
Testimonials and letters of recommendation are available upon request, a limited number of private sessions, and class times are currently available. Please visit our web site for more information. www.guidedworksgroup.com
Maggie lives in California with her husband, a co-dependant dog, and two precocious cats.

Art Night with Tracy

Art Night with Tracy
November 10th and November 24th
6:30pm

$20

Art Night

Art night is for the curious individual with the desire to create. Whether you haven't used a paintbrush in years or were always afraid to try oil pastels, this could be the creative outlet for you. Art night is time to escape and take a journey to explore different mediums and variety of ways of creating art. Learn to create your own meditation tools by simply enjoying the process of creation. Simple exercises will be introduced week to encourage personal growth and understanding of ones self. Each week we will concentrate on personal work as well as a group project. Time is set aside each week for personal reflection and sharing. Each class is ended with a challenge to continue to encourage the newly awakened artist within you. I hope to create a positive and supportive atmosphere where you may feel relaxed and comfortable to allow yourself to let go and create. I invite you to come join and share the adventures to the journey within.
Class 1 November 10th- "Introduction to art materials and different mediums."
Learn the art of letting go and clearing the chatter of the mind to go on a journey within and create from the soul. You will be using materials such as pencils, pen/ marker, oil pastels, chalk pastels and watercolor to create your own tools for meditation. There will be a time for reflection and sharing. We will be creating a group project that focus on combining energies to manifest intent. Each week is ended with a challenge to encourage your new path in creation. I invite you to take the time to come explore what your artwork says to you.
Class 2 November 24th- "Learning to read your lines and the meaning of your colors"
This week we will be creating our own "Line Libraries". Learn to understand your thoughts and emotions by the lines from your personal library. Learn the meaning of colors and learn to interpret what they mean in your artwork to you. There will be a time for reflection and sharing. We will be creating a group project that focus on combining energies to manifest intent. Each week is ended with a challenge to encourage your new path in creation. I invite you to come and learn what your artwork has to say to you.

"Alive & Free Prescription for Violence Free Youth"

"Alive & Free Prescription for Violence Free Youth", with Dr. Joseph E. Marshall, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 1000 S. Owens St. Free refreshments. 324-4756.

Culinary Arts Program Gourmet Lunches

Culinary Arts Program Gourmet Lunches, by BC's culinary students, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Bakersfield College, Renegade Room, 1801 Panorama Dr. $8; take-out meals available. Reservations required, 395-4441.

Kern Photography Association

Kern Photography Association, all skill levels welcome, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Cactus Valley Mexican Restaurant (just passed Gibson St. from Highway 99), 4215 Rosedale Highway. kernphotographyassociation.org or 496-3723.