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North Kern Community School Back to School Night
2025-10-09 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | North Kern Community School (1915 Cecil Ave, Delano, CA 93215-1524, United States)
North Kern Community School, a year-round public community school within the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Alternative Education program, hosts its annual Back to School Night. The event provides opportunities for students, families, and community partners to connect through information booths, refreshments, and family activities. It supports the school’s mission of fostering academic and social growth, encouraging parent involvement, and building community connections.
Date and time: Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Location: North Kern Community School | 1915 Cecil Ave., Delano, CA 93215 |
Point of contact: Deanna Salinas | (661) 721-2130 | desalinas@kern.org

Buttonwillow Collaborative Meeting: KWC Presentation (Virtual)
2025-09-22 13:30 - 14:05 | Zoom
Kern County’s diverse communities have set the pace for California in developing community strength through local collaboration. This neighborhood-based coalition identifies and addresses local issues, brings together health and social service agencies and offers locally based family-centered services. The Buttonwillow Collaborative is accredited by the Kern County Network for Children. The Buttonwillow Community Resource Center Collaborative mission is “to ensure that health care, educational success, and public safety needs are met for all families in Buttonwillow.”
Date and time: Monday, September 22 | 1:30 PM
Location: Virtual only (Join Zoom Meeting)
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/7074575671?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 707 457 5671
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Point of contact: Serena Garcia, Program Director | Buttonwillow Community Resource Center | Buttonwillow Union School District | 42600 Highway 58 Buttonwillow, CA 93206 | Phone: 661-764-9405 | Fax: 661-764-9445 | Email: sgarcia@buttonwillowschool.com

Wasco Rose Festival
2025-09-06 07:00 - 16:00 | 1250 Poplar Ave, Bakersfield, CA, United States
The Wasco Rose Festival is a long-standing, community-led event expected to draw 900+ attendees. The full-day festival includes:
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Fun Run
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Community breakfast
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Parade
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Car show
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Live entertainment
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Student Art Showcase organized by Wasco Union Elementary School District’s ASES program
Date & Time:
Saturday, September 6, 2025
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location:
Barker Park
1250 Poplar Ave, Wasco, CA 93280
Point of Contact:
Stephanie Mixco, Vendor Coordinator
📞 661.240.3964
📧 vendor.wascorf@gmail.com

Shafter's First Fridays & Market
2025-09-05 18:00 - 21:00 | 320 Central Avenue Shafter, Shafter, CA, United States
A collaboration between @cityofshafter and the Shafter Farmers Market brings you a fun-filled event with entertainment, food, and more…
Location: 320 Central Avenue Shafter, CA 93263
Date and time: Friday, September 5 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Point of contact: Pamela, The Hen’s Roost | hensroostbakersfield@gmail.com
Link to event flyer here. Link to First Fridays & Market Instagram.

McFarland Collaborative Meeting and Presentation (Virtual)
2025-08-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual only
Kern County’s diverse communities have set the pace for California in developing community strength through local collaboration. This neighborhood-based coalition identifies and addresses local issues, brings together health and social service agencies, and offers locally based family-centered services. The McFarland Collaborative is accredited by the Kern County Network for Children.
Location: Virtual only
Kern Water Collaborative’s Presentation date and time: Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM PDT
Point of contact: Lidia Cazares, Family Advocate | McFarland Family Resource Center | (661) 792-1883 Ext. 4365 | 410 E. Perkins Avenue, McFarland, CA 93250 | Send an Email: licazares@mcfarland.k12.ca.us

Delano Alliance Meeting: KWC Announcement and Attendance
2025-08-05 07:00 - 08:30 | 475 Dover Parkway Delano, Delano, CA, United States
The Delano Community Alliance strives to promote a healthy, friendly, enriching, and productive environment for the citizens of Delano through its activities, partnerships, and collaborations. This in-person meeting brings together highly engaged local stakeholders—including representatives from the City of Delano, local school districts, state offices, and community-based organizations.
Kern Water Collaborative and other presenters will provide updates and share resources relevant to domestic well users in the Kern Poso groundwater subbasin. Approximately 30 attendees are expected, with outreach extended to over 200 community contacts.
Location: Palazzo Villas – 2nd Floor “The Terrace” | 475 Dover Parkway, Delano, CA 93215 |
Date/Time Information: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM PDT |
Point of Contact: Maggie Cuen, Secretary-at-Large | Delano Community Alliance | garciam49@ah.org

Delano Back to School Open House – Backpack Giveaway
2025-07-27 09:00 - 11:00 | 260 W 11th Ave, Delano, CA, United States
Join us at the City of Delano’s Back to School Open House on Sunday July 27th from 9:00am to 11:00am! There will be free backpacks, community resources, supplies and services for youth in TK to High School.
KWC activities: Outreach table, resource distribution, and community engagement.
Location: 260 W 11th Ave • Delano, CA 93215
Date/time: Sunday, July 27, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Point of contact: Sumeet Batth, City of Delano Recreation Manager | sbatth@cityofdelano.org

McFarland Library Branch – Magician Show feat. Magic Napoleon
2025-07-24 12:00 - 14:00 | 500 W Kern Ave, McFarland, CA, United States
Join us for an exciting, family-friendly magic show featuring Magician Napoleon – as seen on America’s Got Talent and Masters of Illusion! Prepare to be amazing by dazzling illusion, laugh-out-loud comedy, and interactive fun for all ages. Don’t miss this spellbinding event that will leave you wondering, “How did he do that?” Check out more about the magician at magicnapoleon.com – then come see the magic live!
Kern Water Collaborative key activities: Resource distribution, tabling and community engagement.
Location: McFarland Library Branch, 500 W Kern Ave., McFarland, CA 93250 |
Date/time: Thursday, July 24, 2025 – 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
Point of contact: Diana Guerrero, McFarland Library Branch Supervisor | diana.guerrero@kernlibrary.org | (661) 792-2318

Buttonwillow Branch Library - The Golden Meadow Goats
2025-07-05 13:00 - 14:00 | 101 N Main St, Buttonwillow, CA, United States
Event details:
Date and time: July 5 | 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Location: 101 N Main St | Buttonwillow, CA 93206
Audience: Kern Westside South groundwater subbasin
Key Activities: Resource distribution, tabling and resident engagement.
Point of contact: Kristin Grau | Kern County Library | Branch Supervisor | kristin.grau@kernlibrary.org

Buttonwillow Recreation and Parks District 3rd Annual Firework Show
2025-07-03 18:30 - 21:00 | 556 Milo Ave, Buttonwillow, CA, United States
Event details:
Date and time: July 3 | 6:30PM – 9:00PM
Location: 556 Milo Ave | Buttonwillow, CA 93206
Audience: Kern Westside South groundwater subbasin
Key Activities: Resource distribution, tabling and resident engagement.
Point of contact: Crystal Nuñez | Recreation Coordinator II | programs@buttonwillowrpd.com

McFarland Library Branch — Petting Zoo
2025-06-17 13:00 - 15:00 | 500 W Kern Ave, McFarland, CA, United States
A family-friendly event with a petting zoo!
Audience: Kern Poso groundwater subbasin
Key Activities: Resource distribution, tabling and resident engagement.
Contact McFarland library: (661) 792-2318

Lost Hills Community Advisory Board Meeting Presentation
2025-06-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
KWC presents to the Lost Hills Community Advisory Board.
Location: 14688 Lost Hills Rd, Lost Hills, CA 93249
Primary point of contact: Rigo Salto, Chair of the Lost Hills Community Advisory Board | Rigoberto.Salto@wonderful.com

Lavender Festival at the Lavender Garden
2025-06-07 09:00 - 15:00 | The Lavender Garden (14014 CA-46, Lost Hills, CA 93249, United States)
5K Run and Walk • Live Music • Food & Drinks • Arts & Crafts, Home & Garden Vendors • Pageant • and More!
Location: The Lavender Garden, 14014 CA-46 • Lost Hills, CA 93249
Point of contact: Celeste Sandoval | celeste@thelavendergarden.com
Date and time and event: June 7th, 2025 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Elk Hills Spring Festival and Spring Classroom Showcase
2025-05-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Elk Hills School District (501 Kern St, Tupman, CA 93276, United States)
At the cusp of Kern River and Kern Westside South subbasin, the Elk Hills School District showcases their student’s achievements while also provides resource tables to the Elk Hills and Tupman community.
Location: 501 Kern St. Tupman, CA 93276
Date and time: Thursday, May 22 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Point of contact: Cassandra McGowan, Community Engagement Coordinator with Elk Hills School District | 501 Kern St., Tupman CA, 93276 | 661-765-7431 x111 | https://www.elkhills.k12.ca.us/

Shafter Community Collaborative Meeting and Presentation
2025-05-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Kern County’s diverse communities have set the pace for California in developing community strength through local collaboration. This neighborhood-based coalition identifies and addresses local issues, brings together health and social service agencies, and offers locally based family-centered services. The Shafter Community Collaborative is accredited by the Kern County Network for Children.
Kern Water Collaborative’s Presentation date and time: May 21st 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Meetings are held via Zoom
Point of contact: Isabel Gutierrez | mgutierrez@rsdshafter.org |Shafter Family Resource Center: (661) 746-8690

Shafter Family Resource Center Resource Fair
2025-05-16 17:00 - 19:30 | 331 N Shafter Ave, Shafter, CA, United States
This resource fair and family-friendly fun event is open to the community. This event provides carnival games, IGNITE student performances, food trucks, raffles, and more.
Location: 331 N Shafter Ave, Shafter, California, 93263 – Redwood Elementary playground area behind the blue gym.
Date and time: Friday, May 16, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDT |
Contact Information: Isabel Gutierrez | mgutierrez@rsdshafter.org |Shafter Family Resource Center: (661) 746-8690

Lost Hills Community Advisory Board Meeting: KWC Attendance
2025-05-13 17:30 - 18:30 | 14688 Lost Hills Rd, Lost Hills, CA, United States
KWC’s Executive Director attends the Lost Hills Community Advisory Board Meeting.
Date and time: Tuesday, May 13th at 6:00 PM
Location: 14688 Lost Hills Rd, Lost Hills, CA 93249
Point of contact: Rigo Salto, Chair of the Lost Hills Community Advisory Board | Rigoberto.Salto@wonderful.com |

Lost Hills Collaborative Meeting
2025-05-08 10:00 - 11:00 | CA
Kern County’s diverse communities have set the pace for California in developing community strength through local collaboration. This neighborhood-based coalition identifies and addresses local issues, brings together health and social service agencies, and offers locally based family-centered services. The Lost Hills Community Collaborative is accredited by the Kern County Network for Children, and hosts hybrid (in-person and virtual) meetings.
Audience: Kern Westside South subbasin.
Point of contact: Leticia Limon, School Social Worker-Lead, LCSW, PPS | Lost Hills Union School District | 20951 Pavilion Way, Lost Hills, CA 93249 | Phone: 661-797-3025 Ext. 126 | Email: lelimon@losthills.k12.ca.us

NKSTHD Community Health Fair
2025-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
The North Kern-South Tulare Hospital District hosts a Community Health Fair at Delano’s Gloria-Nelson Center. Informational booths, patient registration, Free sports physicals for youth, food distribution, and more available.
Date/Time: April 26, 2025, at 9am-Noon
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Location: Gloria Nelson Center Parking Lot Area 1500 6th Ave. Delano, Ca. 93215
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Contact: Vikki Quilantan Community Relations Manager 661-934-7717 | vikki_quilantan@nksthd.org | Website: http://nksthd.org

Wasco Collaborative Meeting
2025-04-23 10:00 - 11:00 | 2201 Griffith Ave, Wasco, CA, United States
Kern County’s diverse communities have set the pace for California in developing community strength through local collaboration. This neighborhood-based coalition identifies and addresses local issues, brings together health and social service agencies, and offers locally based family-centered services. The Wasco Community Collaborative is accredited by the Kern County Network for Children.
Location: 2201 Griffith Ave (MOT Building) Wasco, CA 93280
Date: Once every last Wednesday of each month | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
Point of contact: Korinna Campbell | kocampbell@wuesd.org

Delano Collaborative Meeting - KWC Presentation
2025-04-01 09:30 - 10:30 | CA
Kern County’s diverse communities have set the pace for California in developing community strength through local collaboration. This neighborhood-based coalition identifies and addresses local issues, brings together health and social service agencies, and offers locally based family-centered services. The Delano Community Collaborative is accredited by the Kern County Network for Children.
Kern Water Collaborative’s Presentation date and time: Tuesday, April 1, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM |
Location: Community Connections Center, 1842 Norwalk St, Delano, CA 93215 |
Point of contact: Araceli Renteria, Family Advocate/ School Readiness | Community Connections-DUESD | 661-721-7036 | arenteria@duesd.org

Wasco Free Will Baptist Church Community Resource Fair
2025-03-15 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
The Wasco Free Will Baptist Church Community Resource Fair provides health and wellness-related resources to Wasco community.
Location: 938 7th St Wasco, CA, United States, California 93280 |
Date/time: Saturday, March 15, 2025 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Point of contact: Pastor Paul Hernandez, Wasco Free Will Baptist Church | 661.758.5906 | pastor@wfwbc.org |

Lost Hills School District - Color Run
2025-03-01 10:00 - 12:00 | CA
Hosted by the Lost Hills School District, this community event provides informational booths, food, fun, and school program fundraising!
Location: Lost Hills School District – A. M. Thomas Middle | 20979 Lobos Ct, Lost Hills, CA 93249 |
Date/time: Saturday, March 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Point of contact: Erika, Community Coordinator | Lost Hills Family Resource Center | 661-797-3045 Ext.115 |

Wasco Free Will Baptist Church Community Resource Fair
2025-02-18 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
The Wasco Free Will Baptist Church Community Resource Fair provides health and wellness-related resources to Wasco community.
Location: 938 7th St Wasco, CA, United States, California 93280 |
Date/time: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Point of contact: Pastor Paul Hernandez, Wasco Free Will Baptist Church | 661.758.5906 | pastor@wfwbc.org |

Flyer Distribution: Community Resource Outreach
2025-02-06 | CA
As part of our ongoing outreach efforts, Kern Water Collaborative distributed program flyers and water resource stickers to 12 community sites across North Kern, including family resource centers, schools, churches, and local gathering spaces.
These visits supported connections with local leaders and provided public-facing materials promoting our free domestic well testing and bottled water delivery program. The team interacted with approximately 19 community members, identified key outreach opportunities, and strengthened partnerships for future resource fairs and community events.
Areas reached: Delano, Wasco, McFarland, Lost Hills, Shafter, and Buttonwillow

Buttonwillow Branch Library: Jim Cogan Storyteller event
2025-01-23 16:00 - 17:00 | 101 N Main St, Buttonwillow, CA, United States
Experience the magic of storytelling with Jim Cogan at the Buttonwillow Branch Library! Renowned for his lively and engaging performances, Jim brings stories to life with humor, energy, and heart. Perfect for all ages, this event is sure to captivate and inspire. Join us for an unforgettable storytelling adventure!
Location: Buttonwillow Branch Library | 101 N Main St | Buttonwillow, CA 93206 |
Date/Time: Thursday, January 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Point of contact: Kristin Grau | Kern County Library | Branch Supervisor | kristin.grau@kernlibrary.org
