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Exciting changes at CALM

Weekends at the California Living Museum (CALM) just got more exciting. Wildlife presentations are now scheduled four times on Saturdays (including Twilight at CALM) and three times on Sundays. CALM Animal Keepers focus on mammals, birds of prey or reptiles during individual presentations, providing visitors with up close and personal experiences with the animals.

Presentations are entertaining, and everyone leaves a little more knowledgeable about the wildlife around them.

The Central California Children’s Railroad is on track for rides Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; during Twilight at CALM, and Sundays 1-4 p.m. This is not a kiddie train ride — adults enjoy it as much as children. Tracks run east of the zoo and during the eight minute ride passengers get a great view of the Kern River with frequent glimpses of wildlife in their natural habitat. Train tickets are only $1.

CALM is located at 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway (between Lake Ming and Hart Park). For more information, call 661-872-2256 or visit our Web site at http://www.calmzoo.org.

10th annual Light the Night Walk

10th annual Light the Night Walk, registration begins at 5 p.m.; walk at 7 p.m. Saturday, CSUB, 9001 Stockdale Highway. All proceeds go to support finding a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. lightthenight.org/cca or 559-435-1482.

10th annual Via Art� Italian Street Painting Festival

10th annual Via Art� Italian Street Painting Festival, with entertainment by Bahiyya Almas Belly Dancers, Mauro Vizcarra, Tony O'Brien, Thee Majestics, The Beagles, Southside Chicago Seven, J.D. Goodwin & the Peacemakers, Mento Buru and Claydoh the Clown, sidewalk art sale with a birthday theme, champagne and cake bistro in the Rose Corridor, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave. Proceeds benefit the Bakersfield Museum of Art Educational Programs. bmoa.org or 323-7219.

14th annual Old Time Peddler's Faire

14th annual Old Time Peddler's Faire, antique and collectibles show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Kern County Museum, 3801 Chester Ave. $8, children under 8 are free w/paid adult. oldtimepeddlersfaire.com or 323-5150.

9th annual Cactus & Succulent Show & Sale

9th annual Cactus & Succulent Show & Sale, put on by the Bakersfield Cactus and Succulent Society; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, East Hills Mall, Center Court, 3000 Mall View Road. 861-0238 or 834-7935.

An "As You Like It" Event The Reinstated Chili Ball

An "As You Like It" Event The Reinstated Chili Ball, entertainment by Dena Reynolds, gates open at 6 p.m., dinner served between 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, The Green Hotel, 560 James St, Shafter. Limited seating. Reservations needed by Oct. 1, 746-0549.

Barbershop Harmony Society Concert

Barbershop Harmony Society Concert, doors open at 6 p.m., quartet finals at 6:45 p.m., Show of Champions at 9 p.m. Saturday, Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. Adult single tickets to the Saturday event are $25, includes contest and show; youth $12.50 (13-23); kids under 13 are free. bhsfwd.org.

Best Bloody Bartender Battle

Best Bloody Bartender Battle, find out who makes the best Bloody Mary in town. Prizes will be awarded for best tasting, best presentation and best cajun flair, awards will also be given for best overall and fan favorite, 11 a.m. Saturday, Prime Cut Meats & Eats, 9500 Brimhall Road. Entry fee is $25 per entry; must enter by Oct. 8. 831-1413.

Book Drive for "The Reading Express"

Book Drive for "The Reading Express", new and gently used books will be accepted for infants to children in third grade, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, BFD, Fire Station #1, 2101 H St. 324-9874.

Book Launch

Book Launch, with Peg Connelly, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Barnes and Noble, 4001 California Ave. 631-2575.

Boys & Girls Club Annual Artfest

Boys & Girls Club Annual Artfest, art auction and wine tasting; hosted by San Joaquin Community Hospital, 6 p.m. Saturday, Windermere in Seven Oaks, 2800 Oakley St. 325-3730.

Burn the Witch III Open House

Burn the Witch III Open House, an all-women group art show, presented by Jen Raven, open house 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. $5 donation. Show also includes music, entertainment, poetry, wine, food and more. Exhibit runs through the month of Oct. 327-PLAY.

Certified Farmer's Market

Certified Farmer's Market, over 20 vendors with certified and non-certified farmers, 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, next to Montgomery World Plaza, 3201 F St.

Comedian Jeff Garcia

Comedian Jeff Garcia, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Bakersfield Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $31. vallitix.com or 322-5200.

East Hills Wal-Mart Fall Craftshow

East Hills Wal-Mart Fall Craftshow, benefiting Children's Miracle Network, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Wal-Mart, 2601 Fashion Place. 873-7120 ext. 119.

First annual Relay for Life Yard Sale Fundraiser

First annual Relay for Life Yard Sale Fundraiser, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Christ's Church of the Valley, 13701 Stockdale Hwy. 619-6415.

Jazz Coffeehouse Concert Series

Jazz Coffeehouse Concert Series, with Jennifer Neil and quartet, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, CSUB, Student Union, Multi-Purpose Room, 9001 Stockdale Hwy. $10; $6 students/seniors. 654-2511.

Kern Audubon Society

Kern Audubon Society, field trip to Hart Park, with expert birder Michael McQuerrey, meet 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Park 'n' Ride, Stockdale Hwy. between Real Road and Hwy. 99. Bring water, snacks, binoculars, walking shoes and sunscreen. kernaudubonsociety.org or 322-7470.

Kern Branch of Music Teachers Association of California

Kern Branch of Music Teachers Association of California, is hosting a Jazz/Popular Music Festival for students, 11 a.m. Saturday, Valley Baptist Church- Choir room, Fruitvale at Hageman. Public is welcome. Admission is free.

Kern Chapter of the California Native Plant Society

Kern Chapter of the California Native Plant Society, native plant sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, CSUB, Environmental Studies Area, 9001 Stockdale Highway. 706-3834 or 391-9302.

Kids' Safety Carnival

Kids' Safety Carnival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, CALM, 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway. Free. 872-2146 or 330-1462.

Murray Family Farms Inc. Annual October Fest

Murray Family Farms Inc. Annual October Fest, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday, now through Oct. 26, fun for all the family. Day pass $10; kids under 30 inches are free.

"Oklahoma"

"Oklahoma", presented by Bakersfield Music Theatre, doors open at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Saturday, 0 a.m., Harvey Auditorium. $31 to $37; students $15. 325-6100.

Pre-season Condors vs. Las Vegas Wranglers

Pre-season Condors vs. Las Vegas Wranglers, 7 p.m. Saturday, Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $5-$10. bakersfieldcondors.com or 324-7825.

"Salome" Live Satellite Feed

"Salome" Live Satellite Feed, provided by the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, 10 a.m. Saturday, Edwards Cinema, 9000 Ming Ave. Adults $22, seniors/students $20. 663-3030.

Save LQ's Benefit Performance Show

Save LQ's Benefit Performance Show, arts center in need of the help from its community to stay open, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, LQ's Performing Arts Center, 1300 19th St. $10 per person. Seating is limited. 343-0442.

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.

The Amazing Chinese Acrobats Show

The Amazing Chinese Acrobats Show, 5 and 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, CSUB, Dore Theatre, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $25.95 adults; $15.95 kids under 12. Chinese gifts will given out. Vallitix.com or 702-325-2158.

The Center Stage Show

The Center Stage Show, with G Smoke, Plex the Poet, EMC, Ethan PIL, The Milkman, doors open at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jerry�s Pizza, 1817 Chester Ave. $7. 633-1000.

Yokuts Park Fun Run

Yokuts Park Fun Run, practice racing and earn points, 7 a.m. Saturday, Yokuts Park, Empire Drive off Truxtun Avenue. No fee. bakersfieldtrackclub.com or 203-4196 or 391-7080.

Bridal Show Oct 12th Four Points by Sheraton - Win Free Tickets

Kern County Bridal Association
661-633-1949.........661-633-9199 fax.......1-866 MY WEDDING

Fall Bridal Show Presented by the Kern County Bridal Association 661-633-9200 or 1-800-200-9935 www.TheBestWeddings.com
Sunday October 12th 2008 Four Points by Sheraton 5101 California Ave Bakersfield, Ca 12noon ~ 3pm Fashion Show 2:15pm Click here for Map	Join us for our fall bridal show featuring Photographers DJ's Invitations Gowns Tuxedos Flowers Officiants Halls Coordinators and so much more!
Enter to win a free Bride & Groom Ticket to this event! Click here to enter	Tickets $5 each Kern County Bridal Association 531 H Street Bakersfield, Ca 93304 661-633-9200 Click here for Map

Photos By Artisan Photography

Gold Membership with the Kern County Bridal Association has it's perks

Benefits of Registering:

Free Wedding Website on Mr-n-Mrs.com
: Free Wedding Planner (comming in 2008)
: Free wedding newsletter
: Exclusive discounts on services
: Exclusive Pre-Sale tickets to Bridal Shows
: Exclusive Members only Bridal Shows
: Free Kids Wedding Activity Book (48pgs)
: Enters you to win prizes including:
: VIP Bridal Show tickets
: 3 day mini-vacation

Best of all, brides can register right on site or call us to register. It's Fast, It's Free and oh so easy
661-633-9200

Kern County & Bakersfield Bridal Association is the only Bridal Association in Kern County. For every bride-to-be and wedding planner, we present the very best bridal professionals in Kern County... all at your fingertips.
Congratulations on your wedding.

Got Questions? We got Answers!
The Wedding Association is your premier source for answers. Give us a call at 661-633-9200 or toll free 1-866 MY WEDDING (866-699-3334) or Chat with us just click on the Chat button in the right hand menu.

Sunset Times and Weather for Bakersfield

What happened in the past in Bakersfield? What is "normal" for this time of year? Planning a wedding? What kind of weather can you expect? What time will the sun go down? Check out what is considered as the "normal" weather for any given date, plus see what the extreme ranges in temperature and precipitation and what time the sun will go down.

Bridal Show Oct 12th Four Points by Sheraton - Win Free Tickets

Kern County Bridal Association
661-633-1949.........661-633-9199 fax.......1-866 MY WEDDING

Fall Bridal Show Presented by the Kern County Bridal Association 661-633-9200 or 1-800-200-9935 www.TheBestWeddings.com
Sunday October 12th 2008 Four Points by Sheraton 5101 California Ave Bakersfield, Ca 12noon ~ 3pm Fashion Show 2:15pm Click here for Map	Join us for our fall bridal show featuring Photographers DJ's Invitations Gowns Tuxedos Flowers Officiants Halls Coordinators and so much more!
Enter to win a free Bride & Groom Ticket to this event! Click here to enter	Tickets $5 each Kern County Bridal Association 531 H Street Bakersfield, Ca 93304 661-633-9200 Click here for Map

Photos By Artisan Photography

Gold Membership with the Kern County Bridal Association has it's perks

Benefits of Registering:

Free Wedding Website on Mr-n-Mrs.com
: Free Wedding Planner (comming in 2008)
: Free wedding newsletter
: Exclusive discounts on services
: Exclusive Pre-Sale tickets to Bridal Shows
: Exclusive Members only Bridal Shows
: Free Kids Wedding Activity Book (48pgs)
: Enters you to win prizes including:
: VIP Bridal Show tickets
: 3 day mini-vacation

Best of all, brides can register right on site or call us to register. It's Fast, It's Free and oh so easy
661-633-9200

Sunset Times and Weather for Bakersfield

43rd Annual Italian Festival

43rd Annual Italian Festival, with booths, raffles, prizes, bocce tournament, games, music and more, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Italian Heritage Hall, 4415 Wilson Road. 831-0867.

B.C. and Frontier High School

B.C. and Frontier High School, combined choirs in a concert, directed by Dr. Ron Kean, 4 p.m. Sunday, First Congregational Church, 5 Real Road. Free of charge. 327-1609.

Bakersfield AIDS Project AIDS Walk

Bakersfield AIDS Project AIDS Walk, registration begins at 9 a.m.; walk begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Ricky's Retreat, 910 Grace St. Free admission. bakersfieldaidsproject.org or 742-3611.

Book Signing

Book Signing, with author Shirley Castro, noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Russo's Books, 9000 Ming Ave. 665-4686.

Teen Read Week

Teen Read Week, "Books with Bite @ your Library," getting teens to read a wide variety of books just for the fun of it, Sunday through Saturday, Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Ave. kerncountylibrary.org or call 868-0745.

Bridal Show Sunday Four Points by Sheraton

2noon ~ 3pm Fashion Show at 2:15pm hundreds of dollars in prizes tickets at the door more information call 633-9200

Kern County Bridal Association

Bridal Show this Sunday
12noon ~ 3pm

Sunday October 12th 2008
Four Points by Sheraton
5101 California Ave
Bakersfield, Ca
Click here for Map

Doors open at 12noon and the event will go until 3pm

The Fashion show will be at 2:15pm with Wedding Gowns & Tuxedos by Ladies & Gents Bridal Gallery, models by Extraordinaire Models & Talent, Music & Emcee by Kyle Brown of Good Time Entertainment, flowers by Uniquely Chic Florist Boutique & Decoration by Bella Noche Events.

Hundreds of dollars in prizes will be given away at the end of the fashion show.

Must be a registered bride and be present to win. Registration will take place at the main entrance to the exhibits from 12noon to 2pm.

Tickets
$5 each and availble at the door on the day of the show.

If you have any questions please call the Kern County Bridal Association at 661-633-9200 or visit our website www.TheBestWeddings.com

Aarons DJ Service
Agape Weddings
American Laser Centers
AZahn Photography & Videography
Be Our Guest Wedding Invitations
Beautologie By Dr. Shah
Bella Noche Events
Bob West Legacy Video
Extraordinaire
Four Points By Sheraton
Good Time Entertainment
Gottschalks
Hair by Carleen
Higher Definition Media
Hilton Garden Inn
Kandid Kamera
Kern County Museum
Ladies and Gents Bridal
The Links at Riverlakes
Mr. Tuxedo
Non Stop Sound
Passion Parties
Perfect Eye Productions
Primerica Financial Services
Pure Posh
Real 2 Reel
Reverend Albert M. Haywood
The Pines Resort
Uniquely Chic Florist Boutique
Valdophye Photography
Vintage Limousine
Walker Lewis Rents
With Love Photography

Bike Night!

Bike Night is every Tuesday, 7 p.m., at Leo's Burgers! Check out bakoboyz.com for more info!

Bike Night!

Bike Night is every Tuesday at Chuy's in Rosedale! Come hang out and ride!

Bakersfield Jazz Workshop

Bakersfield Jazz Workshop, beginning jazz improv class, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; featured jazz artist/band performance, 7:30 to 8:15 p.m., pro/intermediate open jam session 8:15 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, Nile Bar & Grill, 1721 19th St. Open to the public. Free admission, donations accepted. bakersfieldjazzworkshop.com or 444-0853.

Open Forum Travel Film Series

Open Forum Travel Film Series, "The Soul of Morocco," 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday , Bakersfield High School, Harvey Auditorium, 1241 G St. 871-0146.

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.

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.

Exclusive sneak peek of all-new 2009 Ford F-150 available at Jim Burke Ford

This is one of the first times that America’s favorite truck, the new 2009 Ford F-150 has appeared in any showroom nationwide and this is your exclusive chance to get a hands-on inspection of the vehicle before its official showroom introduction. So come enjoy a tailgate party at Jim Burke Ford where dealership personnel, as well as a professional F-150 trainer, will be on-hand to answer questions about, and demonstrate the features of, the F-150. The new 2009 F-150 sets a new standard in the full-sized pickup segment with unrivaled capability, unprecedented choices, and a host of smart, game changing features.

This “sneak peek” event demonstrates the lengths to which Ford is going to encourage positive word-of-mouth and to win customers to the brand, one at a time. As America’s truck leader for 31 years, Ford has brought the ultimate in capability, confidence, comfort, innovation and safety to the new 2009 F-150. From best in class towing and hauling capability, to the available class exclusive side box step and tailgate step, it’s clear that this truck raises the bar.

O.P. Stylee and The Silence Club at Rockstarz Party Bar every Wednesday 9:30pm

Author Presentation

Author Presentation, by Gary Soto of the Central Valley, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Bakersfield College, Indoor Theater, 1801 Panorama Dr. Free and open to the public. 395-4209.

Bakersfield SPCA Annual Unleash Your Love

Bakersfield SPCA Annual Unleash Your Love, fundraising campaign sponsored by KGET TV Channel 17, KKEY TELEMUNDO Channel 11 and KWFB Channel 12, there will be a drive thru donation day, 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, KGET Channel 17 studio - parking lot across the street, 2120 'L' St. Onsite Microchip Clinic $15. 323-8353.

Car Nights

Car Nights, 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, in front of Bakersfield Billiards, 2916 Niles St. 549-6276.

Fair Trade Store

Fair Trade Store, with jewelry, baskets, gift items from Third World countries; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, First Congregational Church, 5 Real Road. 327-1609.

Go & Do: Bakersfield.com

Exciting changes at CALM

10th annual Light the Night Walk

10th annual Via Art� Italian Street Painting Festival

14th annual Old Time Peddler's Faire

9th annual Cactus & Succulent Show & Sale

An "As You Like It" Event The Reinstated Chili Ball

Barbershop Harmony Society Concert

Best Bloody Bartender Battle

Book Drive for "The Reading Express"

Book Launch

Boys & Girls Club Annual Artfest

Burn the Witch III Open House

Certified Farmer's Market

Comedian Jeff Garcia

East Hills Wal-Mart Fall Craftshow

First annual Relay for Life Yard Sale Fundraiser

Jazz Coffeehouse Concert Series

Kern Audubon Society

Kern Branch of Music Teachers Association of California

Kern Chapter of the California Native Plant Society

Kids' Safety Carnival

Murray Family Farms Inc. Annual October Fest

"Oklahoma"

Pre-season Condors vs. Las Vegas Wranglers

"Salome" Live Satellite Feed

Save LQ's Benefit Performance Show

Street Teams

The Amazing Chinese Acrobats Show

The Center Stage Show

Yokuts Park Fun Run

Bridal Show Oct 12th Four Points by Sheraton - Win Free Tickets

Fall Bridal Show

Tickets

Bridal Show Oct 12th Four Points by Sheraton - Win Free Tickets

Fall Bridal Show

Tickets

43rd Annual Italian Festival

B.C. and Frontier High School

Bakersfield AIDS Project AIDS Walk

Book Signing

Teen Read Week

Bridal Show Sunday Four Points by Sheraton

Kern County Bridal Association

Bridal Show this Sunday 12noon ~ 3pm

Bike Night!

Bike Night!

Bakersfield Jazz Workshop

Open Forum Travel Film Series

Sierra Club Conditioning Hikes

Women's Night

Exclusive sneak peek of all-new 2009 Ford F-150 available at Jim Burke Ford

O.P. Stylee and The Silence Club at Rockstarz Party Bar every Wednesday 9:30pm

Author Presentation

Bakersfield SPCA Annual Unleash Your Love

Car Nights

Fair Trade Store

Bridal Show this Sunday
12noon ~ 3pm