KWCMZ

Wasco Union Elementary School District: Parent Education Night
2026-01-08 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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
