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Covenant Community Services/ Albertsons Grocery Stores

Covenant Community Services is a non-profit organization that provides services and opportunities to reach abused and neglegted children and families. This Thanksgiving we are teaming up with Albertsons to provide turkey dinners for these special people. When you shop at the following Albertsons you can donate $1 or $5 and it will go towards a turkey basket for these families. Please help us this Holiday season to reach out to the ones who need it the most! Thank you and god bless.

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

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.

Sierra Club Conditioning Hikes

Sierra Club Conditioning Hikes, 3 to 5 miles, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, meet at corner of Highways 178 and 184. 872-2432 or 873-8107.

Tai Chi

Tai Chi, 48 forms of Tai Chi Quan, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Arthritis Association Adaptive Aquatics Center, 1800 Westwind Drive, Ste. 500. $40. 477-8605.

The Night B4 Thanksgiving Jam 2009!

IT'S THE BIGGEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR!
THE NIGHT EVERYONE COMES HOME!
GET YOUR DANCE AND DRINK ON BEFORE YOU HAVE TO FACE THE FAMILY!
(CLICK ON FLIER TO HEAR SOME MUSIC!)

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.

Tai Chi

Tai Chi, 32 forms of Tai Chi Sword, 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Arthritis Association Adaptive Aquatics Center, 1800 Westwind Drive, Ste. 500. $35. 477-8605.

The Annual Night Before Thanksgiving Jam

The Annual Night Before Thanksgiving Jam, featuring Mento Buru, Velorio, DJ Mikey, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Fishlips Bar & Grill, 1517 18th St. $5; 21 & over. 324-2557.

Bakersfield Best Movie Value - Baby Boomer Thursday

Bakersfield movie lovers can enjoy the latest Hollywood blockbusters, including the best in 3D, while saving money at the box office and concession stand, thanks to super savings available at Reading Cinemas at the Valley Plaza Mall. Beginning Friday, Nov. 6, Reading Cinemas is introducing new, lower ticket pricing along with concession discounts. In addition, the theater is adding three other specially priced days.

Baby Boomer Thursday (begins Nov. 26, Thanksgiving Day) - Each Thursday, anyone 55 or older with a valid ID may purchase a $5 movie ticket to any show and get a FREE 46 oz popcorn.

The Scenic River Lounge presents "The Summer Concert Series"

The Scenic River Lounge presents "The Summer Concert Series", hosted by The Villas at Scenic River, 6 to 9 p.m. every fourth Thursday, 4015 Scenic River Lane. 588-2400.

2005 Bordeaux Tasting @ Imbibe Wine and Spirits

Weekly Tasting Event

2005 Bordeaux Tasting

- Petite Bocq (91-93 WA)
- Ch. Kirwan (92+ WA)
- Ch. Quinault (94/100 WA)
- Ch. La Confession (95/100 WA)
- Ch. Reignac (90/100 WA)
- Ch. Joanin Becot

Tastes range from $4 - $8

Wines will be available to taste beginning at 4:00 pm Friday, November 27th.

An additional 16 wines are always available on our Enomatic Wine System. Imbibe Wine is open Monday through Saturday 10 am to 9 pm.

Do you Imbibe?

Feast for the Beasts

The California Living Museum (CALM) will be closed Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving, but invites visitors out the following day, Friday, Nov. 27 for a free admission and a chance to help stockpile food for the animals on Feast for the Beasts Day. CALM, located between Hart Park and Lake Ming in northeast Bakersfield, will be open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and each visitor will be admitted for free in exchange for one of the following food donations to the animals:

3 lbs. pecans, walnuts, almonds and/or unshelled peanuts (all without salt or flavoring)

5 lbs. frozen mixed vegetables

2 lb. jar of peanut butter, jam or honey

2 lbs. dried fruit (raisins, apricots, banana chips, etc.)

5 lbs. yams or sweet potatoes (uncooked)

5 lb. bag of IAMS dog food in the green or blue bag

5 lb. bag of wild birdseed

3 boxes of Ziploc® freezer bags (quart or gallon)

2-1/2 oz. boxes of Honey Bunches of O’s, Cheerios, Fruit Loops, Honeycomb and/or Frosted Mini Wheats

$20 gift card from any pet, grocery, hardware or office supply store will admit two adults and two children

“Everything on this list is vitally needed and helps keep the ever-rising food costs down,” said CALM Director Tom Anspach. “Feast for the Beasts is a wonderful tradition that officially begins the holiday season at CALM.”

CALM is located at 10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy., in northeast Bakersfield between Lake Ming and Hart Park. Check http://www.calmzoo.org for more information.

2009 Granada Hills Pokemon City Tournament

The TCG City Championship tournaments are a free-to-play event that provides Pokemon players the opportunity to succeed at an intellectual sport and test a player's trading card game skill, strategy and creativity.

As the first even in the Pokemon Organized Play (POP) Series, players in each of the three POP-recognized age divisions compete for Pokemon TCG booster packs, a City Championship media and for the honor of being named champion. In addition, all Pokemon Premier Events award Premier Rating points toward a potential invitation to the World Championships.

Making Holiday Memories at the Gaslight Melodrama Theatre's "Holiday Extravaganza"

Make Holiday memories at the Gaslight Melodrama's Holiday Extravaganza.

For those of you that have attended The Holiday Extravaganza in the past know exactly how much fun the holiday season can be at the Gaslight Melodrama.

You will see a mix of heart warming Christmas themed tales mixed with holiday music and outragous comedy. It's fun for the whole family.

www.themelodrama.com

Condors vs. Las Vegas Wranglers

Condors vs. Las Vegas Wranglers, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $7 to $25. bakersfieldcondors.com or 324-7825.

Santa for Seniors

Santa for Seniors, the museum is helping the Santa for Seniors program, bring a new unwrapped gift for a senior and get into the museum for free, all day Friday, Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave. 324-6350.

The First Annual “not so” Black Friday Craft Fair at Caffeine Supreme.

The First Annual “not so” Black Friday Craft Fair at Caffeine Supreme.
Get a jump-start on your holiday shopping! Find unique holiday gifts and décor from some of Bakersfield’s finest crafters!
Over 20 vendors will be present as well as Color Me Mine will be selling keepsake ornaments and you can also be entered in to win a Christmas tree!
Nov. 27th from 8:00am-5:00pm

Other events are as follows:
Dec. 4th tree lighting,
Dec 5th and 6th craft fair.
Dec. 6th tree giveaway

The Enchanted Cottage Guided Meditation Group $5

The Enchanted Cottage
Guided Meditation Group
Saturdays, 10am-11am
$5

Our Guided Meditation Group will be meeting once a week and is led by Marcia Ohlman, a Reiki Master, Intuitive, and Teacher.
Come and join us for a journey of peace and tranquility.
Experience the positive effect of meditation, essential oils and healing music.
Date: every Saturday (except holidays)
Meditation script will be provided for each class.

HolidayLights at CALM's new attractions

"HolidayLights at CALM" will feature an imaginary ocean of aquatic animals to celebrate its seventh season, from November 28-December 30. Event hours are 5:30-9 p.m., each night, except Dec. 24-25, when CALM will be closed. Always family-friendly, HolidayLights is once again offering $2, Monday-Thursday, ticket discounts. Regular admission prices are $6 for children ages 3-12. Children ages 13-17 and senior citizens (age 60+) are $10. Adults pay $12. Tickets will be on sale a week prior to the event opening through Vallitix at (661) 322-5200 or on the Internet at http://vallitix.rdln.com.

New to visitors this year is an ocean of aquatic animals transformed in CALM's tranquil pond, plus lighted mariachi and fireworks displays. Traditional crowd favorite, the symphony of dancing trees, is back, along with rides on the Candy Cane Express and Grand Carousel. All of it takes place amid displays of more than two million lights interwoven throughout CALM's 14, beautifully landscaped, acres. Proceeds from HolidayLights at CALM benefit the non-profit CALM Foundation, providing funding for developing new and exciting animal exhibits at CALM.

CALM, located at 10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy., in northeast Bakersfield (between Lake Ming and Hart Park), has for 26 years cared for animals that have been injured or otherwise cannot survive in their natural habitat. For more information, check CALM's Web site, www.calmzoo.org , or call CALM at (661) 872-2256.

Mento Buru & DJ Mikey at McMurphy's!

WE'RE HEADING BACK TO EAST BAKO!
TIME TO WORK OFF THAT TURKEY, BABY! BAILASO!
(CLICK ON FLIER BELOW TO PARTAKE OF THE BURU!)

Make Memories at The Gaslight Melodrama's Christmas Extravaganza

Make Holiday memories at the Gaslight Melodrama's Holiday Extravaganza.

For those of you that have attended The Holiday Extravaganza in the past know exactly how much fun the holiday season can be at the Gaslight Melodrama.

You will see a mix of heart warming Christmas themed tales mixed with holiday music and outragous comedy. It's fun for the whole family.

www.themelodrama.com

Make memories at The Gaslight Melordrama's Holiday Extravaganza

Make Holiday memories at the Gaslight Melodrama's Holiday Extravaganza.

For those of you that have attended The Holiday Extravaganza in the past know exactly how much fun the holiday season can be at the Gaslight Melodrama.

You will see a mix of heart warming Christmas themed tales mixed with holiday music and outragous comedy. It's fun for the whole family.

www.themelodrama.com

Bakersfield Recovery Services Fundraiser Dance

Bakersfield Recovery Services, Jason's Retreat and Capistrano Community for Women are holding a Fundraising Dance and Raffle. Raffleing a guitar autographed by Merle Haggard, Marty Stewart and Red Simpson. Music by Inez Savage and the Savage Sound. 12:00pmto 4:00pm Door Prizes,Raffle and Lots of Fun.

Greenhorn Mt. Veterans' Association Pancake Breakfast & Craft Sale

The Greenhorn Mountain Veterans' Association is sponsoring the 12th Annual Pancake Breakfast and Craft, Antique, & Collectible Sale. This sale gives local crafters, artists, and collectors a chance to show and sell their wares. Admission is free to buyers and browsers. A pancake breakfast and lunch items will be served for a nominal fee. Proceeds from this event and other yearly events are used by the Veterans' to sponsor local community activites throughout the year. This event is being held at the Greenhorn Mountain Veterans' Rodeo grounds inside the Community Hall on Pascoe Rd. in Glennville, which is approximately 38 miles from Bakersfield off Hwy. 155.

7th annual HolidayLights @ CALM

7th annual HolidayLights @ CALM, see dozens of colorful displays and exhibits lit by more than two million lights and animated miniatures, open daily 5:30 to 9 p.m., through Dec. 30, CALM, 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway. Prices vary. vallitix.com or 322-5200, 872-2256.

David Archuleta

David Archuleta, with special guest Benton Paul, 7 p.m. Saturday, Rabobank Theater, 1001 Truxtun Ave. ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000.

Farmer Boys "Car Club Night"

Farmer Boys "Car Club Night", 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, 4920 Gosford Road. 654-8300.

Free Clinic

Free Clinic, "Repairing Drywall," 10 to 11 a.m.; "Installing Laminate Flooring," 11 a.m. to noon; "Energy Workshops," 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday; "Small Bath Updates," 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, Home Depot. homedepot.com or call 800-430-3376.

"How to Deck Your Halls, Trees & Wreaths"

"How to Deck Your Halls, Trees & Wreaths", with continental breakfast, learn how to create Christmas decor, 10 a.m. Saturday, Beladagio, 9500 Brimhall Road, Ste. 705. 829-2288.

Jonny Craig

Jonny Craig, with Tides of Man, Sleeping with Sirens, doors open at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jerry�s Pizza, 1817 Chester Ave. $10. 633-1000.

Kids Free Day

Kids Free Day, last Saturday of every month, CALM, 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway. 872-2256.

Street Teams

Street Teams, opportunity to reach the hurting and needy parts of our community with food, love and prayer, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jesus Shack, 1326 30th St. jesusshack.com or call 324-0638.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE BENEFITING RELAY FOR LIFE

Please join us for our annual
Holiday Boutique
Benefiting “Relay for Life”
American Cancer Society

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2009

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ENJOY DELICIOUS TREATS WHILE SHOPPING FOR

UNIQUE HOLIDAY GIFTS, BAKED GOODS, HOLIDAY DÉCOR and much more.

10% OF PROCEEDS GO TO RELAY FOR LIFE, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY.

13006 Fall River Place, Bakersfield, CA 93314

ph. (661)900-4230.

Sponsored by Team Jurassic
WWW.TREASUREBOXPARTIESANDGIFTS.COM

For more info. contact Lisa at (661)703.3915

ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

Gaslight Melodrama Theatre's Holiday Extravaganza

Make Holiday memories at the Gaslight Melodrama's Holiday Extravaganza.

For those of you that have attended The Holiday Extravaganza in the past know exactly how much fun the holiday season can be at the Gaslight Melodrama.

You will see a mix of heart warming Christmas themed tales mixed with holiday music and outragous comedy. It's fun for the whole family.

www.themelodrama.com

Gaslight Melodrama Theatre's Holiday Extravaganza

Make Holiday memories at the Gaslight Melodrama's Holiday Extravaganza.

For those of you that have attended The Holiday Extravaganza in the past know exactly how much fun the holiday season can be at the Gaslight Melodrama.

You will see a mix of heart warming Christmas themed tales mixed with holiday music and outragous comedy. It's fun for the whole family.

www.themelodrama.com

Free Zumba Class

Do you want to get a jump start on those New Years Resolutions? Come and check out Zumba for free.

The class will be held at Silver Creek Community Center on Monday November 30, 2009 at 6 p.m. We will be doing dance and fitness moves to your favorite latin and international rhythms like Cumbia, Reggaeton, Merengue, Bhangra, African and Salsa.

We think of Zumba as exercise in disguise because we are having such a great time that we don't even realize that we are exercising.

See you on Monday!

When: November 30, 2009 at 6 p.m.
Where: Silver Creek Community Center
How much: Free

Check out www.zumbann.com for more information.

HolidayLights at CALM's new attractions

Make Christmas Memories at the Gaslight Theatre's Holiday Extravaganza

Make Holiday memories at the Gaslight Melodrama's Holiday Extravaganza.

For those of you that have attended The Holiday Extravaganza in the past know exactly how much fun the holiday season can be at the Gaslight Melodrama.

You will see a mix of heart warming Christmas themed tales mixed with holiday music and outragous comedy. It's fun for the whole family.

www.themelodrama.com

Make Memories at the Gaslight Melodrama Theatre's Holiday Extravaganza

Make Holiday memories at the Gaslight Melodrama's Holiday Extravaganza.

For those of you that have attended The Holiday Extravaganza in the past know exactly how much fun the holiday season can be at the Gaslight Melodrama.

You will see a mix of heart warming Christmas themed tales mixed with holiday music and outragous comedy. It's fun for the whole family.

www.themelodrama.com

Sip and Shop

Come and do your Christmas shopping with Women's Council of Realtors in some beautiful Model Homes by Phil Gaskill, Todd Sweaney and Dave Packer. Vendors will have many Christmas gifts ready for purchase along with some food and drink. Join us for our 2nd Annual Sip and Shop! Open to the public and it's free!

When: December 3, 2009
3:00 pm -6:00 pm
Where: 12611 Harrington Street
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Free Admission! Open to the Public!

"FIRST FRIDAY DANCE WORKSHOP" w/ CIANNE McGINNIS - The Blackboard Stage - 6:30pm

Learn a different dance every month! Includes: leading, following, turning, and spinning techniques. ***Cianne has been teaching dance in Bakersfield for 28 YEARS & tonight she will be teaching the following: 2-STEP WITH SWING TURNS. ***For more information and/or class schedules check out CIANNE’S website ( www.cianne.com ); you can email CIANNE@BAK.RR.COM or call 661-833-6787.

Segway Christmas Lights Tour

Be one of the first to take a Segway Tour in Bakersfield! We offer a tour of the Christmas Lights near the Marketplace.

If you have seen the lights only from your car, you have missed out. On a Segway, you get a close-up view and become part of the attraction. Each Segway comes equipped with Christmas lights! The Segway is completely battery powered so you will be clean and green. Professional training is included. Limit of 8 people per tour and 3 tours a night, so space is limited.

It is an experience you will never forget. You won’t want the tour to end!

Go to www.SegBakersfield.com for more information.

Santa Barbara Gem Faire

Dec. 4-6, 2009, Earl Warren Showgrounds/Exhibit Hall, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA. Fri. 12pm-7pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm. General admission $5 weekend pass. Take advantage of the lowest prices in the market for the finest quality of jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, and much more. Over 100 exhibitors from all over the world will be on site. Classes & demonstrations throughout the weekend. For more info, visit www.gemfaire.com or call (503) 252-8300 or email: info@gemfaire.com.

HolidayLights at CALM's new attractions

Make Christmas Memories at the Gaslight Melodrama Theatre's Holiday Extravaganza

Make Holiday memories at the Gaslight Melodrama's Holiday Extravaganza.

For those of you that have attended The Holiday Extravaganza in the past know exactly how much fun the holiday season can be at the Gaslight Melodrama.

You will see a mix of heart warming Christmas themed tales mixed with holiday music and outragous comedy. It's fun for the whole family.

www.themelodrama.com

First Friday Concert In The Alley - JOEL JACOB LIVE!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY OUT!
AS FEATURED IN THE NOV. ISSUE OF BAKO MAG!
NOW SEE HIM LIVE!

The BARC Magical Forest

Can you feel the MAGIC in the air...

The 4th Annual BARC Magical Forest, presented by National Certified Insurance, is around the corner and you won't want to miss all the exciting additions to our winter wonderland. This year the Magical Forest will be showcased on our own BARC Campus at 2240 South Union, 1 short block north of White Lane. Enjoy zipping through our beautifully decorated campus on the Grinch Mobile and the Magical Forest Express Train. Stroll through the Forest of Sights and Sounds and feel the enchantment of decorated sets, thousands of lights and maybe even a dinosaur or two...Santa will be on hand to hear Christmas wishes and take pictures with the whole family. Visit Santa's Secret Shoppe and Tinker's Village to take care of your shopping needs and enjoy the delicious treats provided by the BARC Cafe.

The Magical Forest will be open from December 4th through December 27th (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day); Monday through Friday 6-9 p.m.; Saturdays & Sundays 5-9 p.m.

Enjoy our new family friendly pricing: Adults - $5; Seniors - $4; Children ages 6-12 - ONLY $3 and children 5 & under are FREE.

More Adventure! New Location! Join us for a little Holiday Magic!

For more information call 71-MAGIC or visit our website at www.barc-inc.org for more information and to download a coupon.

CBVI Annual Pancake Breakfast

CBVI Announces Annual Pancake Breakfast.

Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired announces its annual pancake breakfast Saturday, December 5, 2009, from 8am to Noon at the center, 1124 Baker Street.

This event is an opportunity for the public to enjoy a great pancake breakfast complete with scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee and juice, and to take advantage of some great bargains at the center’s craft fair and bake sale. Available for purchase will be a variety of baskets, decorative garden stones, ceramics, and other items handcrafted by the clients and volunteers at CBVI. Raffle prizes will also be awarded throughout the morning.

All proceeds go toward the general expenses of CBVI, which relies heavily upon the generosity of donors and supporters throughout the community.

Cost: $6.00 General Public, $3.00 Children, $3.00 Clients/Volunteers of CBVI.

WHAT: Annual Pancake Breakfast

WHEN: Saturday, December 5, 2009 8am – 12 Noon

WHERE: CBVI, 1124 Baker Street

CONTACT: Jeff Lemucchi, Executive Director

322-5234 jlemucchi@cbvi.org

CBVI Annual Pancake Breakfast

CBVI Announces Annual Pancake Breakfast.

Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired announces its annual pancake breakfast Saturday, December 5, 2009, from 8am to Noon at the center, 1124 Baker Street.

All proceeds go toward the general expenses of CBVI, which relies heavily upon the generosity of donors and supporters throughout the community.

Cost: $6.00 General Public, $3.00 Children, $3.00 Clients/Volunteers of CBVI.

WHAT: Annual Pancake Breakfast

WHEN: Saturday, December 5, 2009 8am – 12 Noon

WHERE: CBVI, 1124 Baker Street

CONTACT: Jeff Lemucchi, Executive Director

322-5234 jlemucchi@cbvi.org