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Elk Hills School District Spring Festival
2026-05-14 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
KWC attends Elk Hills School District’s Annual Spring Festival. Located at the cusp of Kern River and Kern Westside South subbasin, KWC is one step closer to providing access to free drinking water well services like nitrate testing and bottled water delivery for households outside of water system boundaries.
Date and time: Thursday, May 14 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: 501 Kern St. Tupman, CA 93276
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/

Delano 2026 Cinco de Mayo Parade and Vendor Fair
2026-05-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Delano City Hall (1015 11th Ave, Delano, CA 93215, United States)
KWC provides an informational booth at this family-friendly event bringing the Delano community together.
Expect a full day of:
Food
Local Vendors
Community Resources
Live Music by DJ P-Fresh
Beer Garden (Miches & Margaritas)
This is a family-friendly event bringing the community together right here in Delano.
Parade runs along Main St. (9th–13th Ave.)
Vendor fair located on 11th Ave.
Event details:
Event title: 2026 Cinco de Mayo Fair
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: In front of Delano City Hall (1015 11th Ave, Delano, CA 93215)
Cost: Non-Member: All Other Categories $50
POC: Delano Chamber of Commerce | delanochamber@outlook.com

Buttonwillow Collaborative Meeting: KWC Presentation (Virtual)
2026-04-27 13:30 - 14:30 | CA
Description: 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, April 27 | 1:30 PM –2:30 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

Shafter Grow Academy's Spring 2026 Health and Wellness Resource Fair
2026-04-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Grow Academy Shafter (471 W Los Angeles Ave, Shafter, CA 93263, United States)
Event Description: Grow Academy hosts its 2026 Health and Wellness Fair, connecting communities to families and families to wellness resources from amazing local wellness resources from community partners. This school fair provides interactive activities, garden tours, healthy foods, and vendors.
Date: Saturday, April, 18 from 10AM – 1PM| 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Grow Academy Shafter, 471 W Los Angeles Ave, Shafter, CA 93263
Point of Contact: Marixza Rodriguez | Family and Community Engagement Liaison | m.rodriguez@growpublicschools.org | D: (661) 602-8716 | O: (661) 630-7220

Kiwanis Club of Delano 45th Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt: KWC Tabling
2026-04-04 09:00 - 14:00 | Delano High School (1331 Cecil Ave, Delano, CA 93215, United States)
Description: On Saturday, April 4, 2026, stop by Kern Water Collaborative’s booth at the Kiwanis Club of Delano’s 45th Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt to learn more about free nitrate testing for private domestic wells and free bottled water delivery services when nitrate levels above the drinking water standard are found.
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Delano High School| 1331 Cecil Ave, Delano, CA 93215
Point of Contact: Lupe Rodriguez, Kern Health Systems, Member Engagement Representative Bilingual | Lupe.Rodriguez@khs-net.com | 661-595-2987

Delano Police Department for our 2nd Annual Bunnies & Badges: KWC Tabling
2026-03-28 10:00 - 13:00 | 11th Ave & Jefferson St, Delano, CA, United States
Description: “Bring the whole family out for a morning full of fun, smiles, and community connection! This family-friendly event is a great opportunity to meet your local officers, enjoy festive activities, and make lasting memories together. Egg hunt begins at 12:00 PM sharp, so be sure to arrive early and don’t miss out on the excitement! We’re proud to bring our community together for a day of positivity, partnership, and fun.” This public event will bring together families and community members for a fun and engaging day.
Date: March 28, 2026 | Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT
Point of contact: Laisah Loaisiga – 6617799359 or lloaisiga@delanopd.org | Jenny Recondo – 6617202273 or jrecondo@delanopd.org

Kern Water Collaborative Community Outreach Workshop
2026-03-24 17:30 - 18:30 | https://zoom.us/meeting/register/Tc6b9A3NSxGEenxT773RMg#/registration
Description: Engage via Zoom to discuss long-term water quality solutions! Kern Water Collaborative’s upcoming webinar dives into the Final Management Zone Proposal (FMZP) and Early Action Plan (EAP). As a non-profit, KWC seeks to involve our community and ensure access to safe drinking water. This workshop will be conducted in both English and Spanish and held via Zoom only. We value your engagement and collaboration! Visit the link below to register.
Event time: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (PST)
Location: Zoom only
Link to zoom meeting registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/Tc6b9A3NSxGEenxT773RMg#/registration
Point of contact: Nicole Bell, Executive Director | Email: nicole@kwcmz.org | Phone: 661-888-4108

Palm Avenue Middle School College & Career Fair
2026-02-27 09:00 - 12:00 | 1017 Palm Ave, Wasco, CA, United States
The Kern Water Collaborative (KWC) will participate in Palm Avenue Middle School’s College & Career Fair as part of its ongoing school-based outreach efforts to connect with families in the Kern Poso Subbasin. By being present on campus, KWC creates accessible opportunities for engagement with more than 600 students and their families, sharing information about free drinking water well services. Through tabling and one-on-one conversations, KWC staff will provide educational materials and answer questions about free nitrate testing and bottled water assistance available to eligible households, helping ensure families are informed about safe drinking water resources in their community.

Kiwanis Club of Delano: KWC Presentation
2026-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Delano Heritage Park (330 S Lexington St, Delano, CA 93215, United States)
Kern Water Collaborative (KWC) will present at the Kiwanis Club of Delano to share information about its mission to provide access to safe, clean drinking water for residents who rely on private domestic wells. The presentation will highlight KWC’s free nitrate testing and bottled water services for eligible households and how community members can access these resources. This in-person meeting supports local educational outreach and partnership-building efforts in the Delano area.
Date and time: February 6, 2026 @ 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Location: Delano Historical Society, 330 S Lexington St, Delano, CA 93215
Point of contact: Lupe Rodriguez, Kern Health Systems, Member Engagement Representative Bilingual | Lupe.Rodriguez@khs-net.com | 661-595-2987

Kern Poso Community Outreach: Flyer Distribution
2026-02-04 08:00 - 10:00 | Kern County
To ensure residents are informed about available free drinking water well resources, the Kern Water Collaborative team visits local schools, senior centers, churches, and health resource centers throughout Kern County’s Poso Subbasin. Through these outreach efforts, the team shares information about free nitrate testing and bottled water services for community members in need.

Kern County Network for Children (KCNC) General Collaborative Meeting
2026-01-15 08:30 - 10:00 | Larry E. Reider Education Center Room 101 – First Floor | 2000 K St., Bakersfield, CA, United States
The Kern County Network for Children (KCNC) hosts its General Collaborative Meeting, bringing together collaborative leaders, Family Resource Centers, and school district outreach teams from across Kern County. Local collaboratives work hand-in-hand with their many partners and the Kern County Network for Children’s Governing and Advisory Boards to develop real solutions that truly meet the needs of community residents. This public meeting provides program updates, announcements, and information-sharing opportunities to support coordinated services for children and families. Presentations will include Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), CalAIM (California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal), Aspire Counseling Services, and updates from KCNC-accredited collaboratives and Family Resource Centers. No pre-registration is required.
Point of Contact:
Yadira Vargas, Child & Family Services Facilitator (Kern County Network for Children) | yavargas@kern.org | 661.636.4920

Wasco Union Elementary School District: Parent Education Night
2026-01-08 18:00 - 19:00 | 600 Griffith Ave, Wasco, CA, United States
KWC joins Wasco Union Elementary School District for Parent Education Night at Karl F. Clemens Elementary School. Families are invited to engage with community health and wellness presentations and learn about free resources. KWC will host a resource table to connect with families who rely on private domestic wells and share information about free nitrate testing and bottled water delivery for eligible households in Kern County’s Poso Subbasin.
Point of Contact:
Korinna Campbell | kocampbell@wuesd.org

Wasco Union Elementary School District Coats and Cuts 2025
2025-12-09 17:00 - 19:00 | 600 Griffith Ave, Wasco, CA, United States
Event description:
KWC joins Wasco Union Elementary School District for an exclusive “Coats and Cuts” event, where children facing hardships are invited to receive a winter coat, haircut, treats, and access to community resources via resource tables.
Point of contact: Korinna Campbell | kocampbell@wuesd.org

Wasco Rose Festival’s Cowboy Christmas
2025-12-06 14:30 - 20:30 | 1900 7th St, Wasco, CA, United States
Event description:
Celebrate the holidays outdoors with Kern Water Collaborative at Cowboy Christmas! Hosted by the Wasco Rose Festival Foundation, this festive community event features food and retail vendors, family activities, and holiday fun. Stop by our booth to learn how eligible households in the Kern Poso subbasin can apply for free nitrate testing for private domestic wells and free bottled water delivery.
Location:
Wasco High School Cafeteria (Outdoor Grounds)
1900 7th Street, Wasco, CA 93280
Date and time:
Saturday, December 6 | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
(KWC booth scheduled for 2:30 PM – approx. 4:30 PM)
Parade begins at 6:00 PM
Point of contact:
Stephanie Mixco, Vendor Chair
vendor.wascorf@gmail.com | (661) 240-3964

Buttonwillow’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
2025-12-05 18:30 - 21:00 | CA
Event description:
’Tis the season! Join the Kern Water Collaborative outreach team at Buttonwillow’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. This family-friendly event features holiday entertainment, vendors, food, raffle prizes, and more. Stop by our booth to learn about KWC’s mission: Providing access to safe and clean drinking water for rural communities outside of public water system boundaries in Kern County.
Location:
Buttonwillow Recreation & Park District
556 Milo Avenue, Buttonwillow, CA 93206
Date and time:
Friday, December 5 | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
(KWC booth available 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM)
Point of contact:
Fabiola (Front Desk) | 661.764.5205 | programs@buttonwillowrpd.com

Kern Water Collaborative supports the Wasco Food Distribution at Westside Family Fellowship
2025-11-25 08:00 - 10:00 | 2150 Palm Ave, Wasco, CA, United States
Event description:
Kern Water Collaborative distributes KWC resource flyers and food boxes at the Westside Family Fellowship’s monthly food giveaway. In partnership with Community Action Partnership of Kern’s Food Bank, we invite families to stop by to pick up free groceries and learn how to apply for no-cost domestic well testing and bottled water delivery if you rely on a private well. This food distribution event serves families in the Poso subbasin, combining both regular and senior produce distributions.
Location:
Westside Family Fellowship
2150 Palm Ave, Wasco, CA 93280
Date and time:
Tuesday, November 25 | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Point of contact:
If you’d like to volunteer, please contact Westside at 661.758.9013 for details.

Shafter's First Fridays & Market
2025-11-07 18:00 - 21:00 | 320 Central Avenue Shafter, Shafter, CA, United States
Kern Water Collaborative hosts an information booth at Shafter’s First Fridays & Market!
Event description: 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
Shafter First Fridays & Market Instagram: @firstfridaysmarket

Kiwanis Pumpkin Patch at Delano Heritage Park
2025-10-23 09:00 - 22:00 | Delano Heritage Park, 330 S Lexington St, Delano, CA, 93215, United States
🎃 Kern Water Collaborative joined the Kiwanis Club of Delano in giving back at their annual Pumpkin Patch, hosted by the Delano Historical Society at Heritage Park.
We were grateful to volunteer alongside dedicated community leaders from the Delano Alliance, BC Delano Rural Initiatives, Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains’ Office, Delano Union Elementary School District, and Kern Health Systems.
Point of contact: Lupe Rodriguez, Kern Health Systems, Member Engagement Representative Bilingual | Lupe.Rodriguez@khs-net.com | 661-595-2987

Wasco Collaborative Meeting: KWC Presentation
2025-10-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Wasco Union Elementary School District (1102 5th St, Wasco, CA 93280, 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.
Date and time: Wednesday, October 22 | 10 AM – 11 AM (generally every last Wednesday)
Location: Educational Resource Center, 1102 5th St, Wasco CA, 93280 (in-person only)
Point of contact: Korinna Campbell | kocampbell@wuesd.org

Harvest Your Health: Health Fair
2025-10-17 08:00 - 14:00 | 36889 Highway 58, Buttonwillow, CA, United States
Located in Buttonwillow, CA, this Kern County-Westside South health fair provides free health screenings, a hydration station, local vendors, on-site medical providers, flu vaccines, a blood drive, and raffles and prizes.
Date and time: Friday, October 17th, 2025 | 8 AM – 2 PM
Location: 36889 Highway 58, Buttonwillow CA
Audience: Local Buttonwillow and surrounding Kern Westside South Groundwater Subbasin community members seeking accessible health resources.
Cost: None.
Point of contact: POC: Martha Hidalgo, Mhidalgo@jgboswell.com | 661.764.2120 OR Vanessa at 661.764.2181

North Kern Community School Back to School Night
2025-10-09 17:00 - 19:00 | 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
