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Horned toad derby of 1935
Unusual contests became popular during the Great Depression, dance marathons, walkathons and 6 day bike racing to name a few. Bakersfield was no exception and promoted "The Horned Toad Derby." I don't know what became of all...
Posted by Contributor - Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:14:33 PDT
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Three Cheers for the Red,White and Blue
  Dear Staff, Below is the July 4 review article . Thank you, Lindsey             Three Cheers for the Red White and Blue by Lindsey Carlson Publicity...
Posted by TehachapiCommunityOrchestra - Mon Jul 14, 2008 13:56:55 PDT
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Fireworks at Bakersfield Speedway
I took this shot from my front yard of the fireworks display at Bakersfield Speedway Saturday night. Spectacular display put on by the Speedway owners.
Posted by Contributor - Mon Jul 7, 2008 14:14:00 PDT
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HOW TO SURVIVE MEXICO WITH JUST ONE SHOT GUN SHELL & A TIRE GAUGE...
       My friend (Henry Gonzales) has enjoyed nature and taking pictures of nature for the last thirty years. One day while getting ready to take some pictures of humming birds feeding while flying, Henry's...
Posted by servicefirst - Fri Jun 27, 2008 11:49:58 PDT
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Cooking for Myself
  My money is not going as far as it used to. I’ve taken a look to see where I can cut back. House payment and bills are pretty much fixed; I solved the gas problem by filling up when the gauge reads half full, cutting my gas...
Posted by heyitsdennis - Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:21:31 PDT
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Fourth of July: Concert With Fireworks in Tehachapi
Where can local families go on America's birthday for live patriotic music, a spectacular frontseat fireworks display in a cool mountain breeze under a star studded sky, all without leaving a picnic blanket? The place is in Tehachapi!...
Posted by TehachapiCommunityOrchestra - Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:19:04 PDT
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Come to Vacation Bible School This Summer!!!!
Kids already saying "I'm bored"? Need a morning break from the kids? Are your co-workers wishing they knew what to do with their kids to keep them busy? Do the neighborhood kids think your house is entertainment central?...
Posted by Time4Kids - Thu Jun 12, 2008 12:25:57 PDT
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KIDS SUMMER CAMP AT IN-SHAPE HEALTH CLUBS
Don’t know what your kids should do over the summer?  Look no further! In-Shape offers a fun, active summer camp that’s sure to WOW even the pickiest youngster!   Held at In-Shape Sport Laurel Glen on Ming Ave,...
Posted by michelle10161 - Tue Jun 10, 2008 13:24:59 PDT
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Thu Aug 14, 2008
Kern County Museum's Fun Day: Splish Splash Safari
Learn about water, play in water, slide through water, and generally celebrate this life sustaining fluid we often take for granted.  Don't forget to wear your bathing suit!  Admission of $2 per person includes 6 ride...
Anonymous user - Thu Jun 5, 2008 16:50:11 PDT
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High School All-Star Softball Game
This years Kern County ASA Senior High School All-Star High School Softball Game will be played on  Wednesday, June 11th @ 6:30pm at Dave Fry Field.  Each High School team in Kern County was contacted and asked to...
Posted by reddad2 - Fri May 30, 2008 09:22:58 PDT
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Wiley is a 3 to 4 month old, neutered male , mixed breed puppy
Wiley is a black and tan, 3 to 4 month old , neutered male mix breed puppy. No, he is not the Flying Nun nor is he a bat, he is just talented. Wiley has a great personality, is very playful, and does well with  other dogs. He has 6...
Posted by alphacanine - Thu May 29, 2008 11:27:35 PDT
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Toby is an approximately 6 month old, neutered male, tri-color, Terrier mix.
Toby is an approximately 6 month old, neutered male, tri-color , Terrier mix. He is one cute little boy. Toby will probably be a smaller sized dog.  He loves people and attention. Toby does well with certain other dogs but appears...
Posted by alphacanine - Thu May 29, 2008 11:21:01 PDT
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IN-SHAPE HEALTH CLUBS Hosts Bakersfield Parties This Saturday!
In-Shape Health Clubs welcomes all Bakersfield residents to a Summer Kick-off Party this Saturday, May 31!  All Three Bakersfield In-Shape locations will be hosting events to help members and non-members relax and enjoy the...
Posted by michelle10161 - Wed May 28, 2008 10:33:37 PDT
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Bakersfield Museum of Art - Project Dada
Posted by woofwoof - Fri May 23, 2008 10:49:30 PDT
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Thursday Street Fair May 15th
Posted by woofwoof - Mon May 19, 2008 16:42:01 PDT
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IN-SHAPE HEALTH CLUBS Grows in Bakersfield, Announces New Director of Tennis
BAKERSFIELD – In-Shape Health Clubs has announced the addition of Catalin Chira as Director of Tennis/Head Tennis Pro for their Laurel Glen facility.  Chira will play a critical role in developing Laurel Glen’s tennis...
Posted by michelle10161 - Tue May 13, 2008 10:03:04 PDT
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"Three Little Pigs" puppets to benefit Empty Space
Omnipresent Puppet Theatre will perform its rendition of “The Three Little Pigs” on June 14 as a fundraiser for The Empty Space Theatre.  The production will be in Plymouth Hall at First Congregational Church, 5 Real Rd....
Posted by marjoriebell - Thu May 8, 2008 16:54:57 PDT
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A More Joyful Bakersfield??
The Joy of Blessings To be blessed by God, to find His favor is something we all desire, but what is the rhyme or reason for God pouring out His blessings?  Is there a secret to finding blessings, or do we simply need to have our...
Posted by darcher - Wed May 7, 2008 10:37:47 PDT
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The Perfect Cure for Those Summertime Blues!
Now is the time of year when some youth activities start to shut down for the summer season, but this won’t happen with the Southern Sierra Council, Boy Scouts of America.   Scouting is alive and strong with several...
Posted by CarolynZ - Wed May 7, 2008 10:30:59 PDT
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Festival of Beers
Posted by woofwoof - Sun Apr 27, 2008 21:30:53 PDT
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Ride with the Slow Spokes
My favorite outdoor activity is a Saturday morning bike ride with the bicycle riding group called "Slow Spokes." Last Saturday's Slow Spokes ride was particularly scenic because we started in Caliente and rode to Twin Oaks and...
Posted by citizenjournalist - Fri Apr 4, 2008 14:41:23 PDT
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God's Bouquet
The year was 1976. Our pregnant mother flew out to California leaving our father to drive my two brothers, ages five and six, from the naval base in Bethesda, Maryland to our family’s home in Delano, California. A...
Posted by scottjennifer - Fri Mar 28, 2008 09:14:31 PDT
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AMATEUR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
ASA Celebrates 75th Anniversary The Amateur Softball Association, the national governing body for softball in the U.S., is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2008. Founded in 1933, the ASA has become one of the nation's largest...
Posted by reddad2 - Fri Mar 21, 2008 16:44:22 PDT
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St. Pat's mobile photos!
Thank you everyone for sending in your cell phone pictures of St. Patrick's Day around Bakersfield! Here is Tim Atkinson, decked out in green. Click "Larger View" to see more. And send more! As you party it up around town,...
Posted by citizenjournalist - Wed Mar 19, 2008 07:54:55 PDT
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2008 Kern River Valley Open Studio and Gallery Tour
For a third year, the Kern River Valley Art Association is pleased to present another self-guided tour to 28 valley artists' studios and galleries, representing over 150 artists and craftspeople, giving art enthusiasts the chance to see...
Posted by krvartPUB - Wed Mar 19, 2008 07:51:55 PDT
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Seeking Youth Football Donations
Throwback Jr NFL is a youth football organization that deals with at-risk children. We are looking for sponsors or donations for our teams. Throwback Jr NFL formerly (Junior Pro Football) is a club football...
Posted by Throwback34jrNFL - Mon Mar 17, 2008 15:25:12 PDT
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WHO’S THE FOOL? ~ APRIL FOOLS’ DAY *
  ‘A workman was busy at his job, suspended outside a hotel window high upon the 11th floor.  Of course, he was properly secured with a safety belt. He called to a friend inside the hotel to come into the room where ...
Posted by BostonGal - Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:21:25 PDT
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Have a ball with the Boy Scouts
Spring is on its way and that means warm weather, flowers in bloom and baseball! For the last 53 years, the Southern Sierra Council, Boy Scouts of America has been host to a non-competitive Baseball League to encourage boys to...
Posted by CarolynZ - Tue Mar 4, 2008 10:18:00 PST
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Have Some Fun – Learn A Little Italian!
Have Some Fun – Learn A Little Italian!   By Lis Sierra     Ciao a tutti! (Hello, Everyone!) Perhaps you have two hours during your week to set aside for a little mental fun/exercise. Are you recently retired?...
Posted by icugini2 - Mon Mar 3, 2008 14:20:15 PST
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This Week In Theatre - Shows, Auditions, & More
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Posted by Dexter53 - Wed Jan 23, 2008 15:53:58 PST
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CATCH OF THE WEEK
Trout caught @ Buena Vista Lake Sunday Dec 30th 2007, the Buena Vista Lake Park Ranger took this picture of Macayla Wells,  4 1/2 yrs old, who caught this trout that is 11 3/4 LBS and 27 inches long.  She...
Posted by KCWELLS - Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:22:58 PST
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What to Wear to the Robert Burns Supper
Not sure what to wear to the Robert Burns Supper on Saturday, January 26th? Gentlemen, dust off your kilt or a nice pair of slacks. Ladies, dress up your favorite dress or pants suit with a tartan scarf or just come in your...
Posted by scottjennifer - Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:08:33 PST
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Hogmanay - the Scottish New Year Celebration
  A guid New Year to ane an’ a’! ‘A good New Year to one and all.”  -traditional Scots toast at Hogmanay The New Year is celebrated throughout the world.  While customs may differ, the...
Posted by scottjennifer - Thu Jan 3, 2008 11:56:25 PST
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World's Junior Champion
Scottsdale, AZ---This past Sunday, November 4th. local Big Air Dog, Prince Andy Flores, owned and trained by Tasha & Octavio Flores, won the Splash Dogs Dock Diving Junior Division World Championship of the USAA (United...
Posted by reddad2 - Wed Nov 7, 2007 11:04:35 PST
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More Prince Andy, the Flying Puppy (update)
Seven-month-old Prince Andy traveled to Diamond Lake, Ore., this past weekend. He took part in the "Northwest Challenge" and came away with a 2nd place in his junior division before moving up to try on the senior division. In...
Posted by reddad2 - Tue Sep 4, 2007 11:30:18 PDT
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The Spazzmanians at Amigos Cantina 8 11 07
Well,  I had fun there , They jammed and gelled,   The group with the unique name,  the Spazzmanian's,  sound like an Armenian Restaurant, don't they?  but in reality,  are a rather tight Classic rock...
Posted by Vleeds - Mon Aug 13, 2007 10:58:17 PDT
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Flying Puppy
Watching the Purina incredible dog challenge on ESPN today and was wondering how they were saying those dogs were jumping so far? I did some checking and found out that Purina measures where the front paws hit the water while the...
Posted by reddad2 - Tue Jul 17, 2007 16:07:20 PDT
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Prince Andy Flies again.
Vallejo--The Sonoma County Fair Splash Dog Challenge was a success for local flying puppy "Prince Andy".  On Friday Andy qualified for the "Open" Division by finishing 2nd in the Junior class with...
Posted by reddad2 - Tue Jul 17, 2007 16:06:25 PDT
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Off Road Family Fun Day
The California Off Road Vehicle Association (CORVA) held its Family Fun Day and Convention in California City in eastern Kern County during the weekend of March 30th through April 1st.    The event was attended by an...
Posted by Dixie - Thu Apr 5, 2007 13:40:36 PDT
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