Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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The California Living Museum (CALM) announced today that tickets for the award- winning HolidayLights, now featuring a refreshed logo, are now on sale at www.calmholidaylights.org/. HolidayLights will kick-off on Saturday, Nov. 30 and run nightly through Jan. 4, except on Christmas. Guests can enjoy the lights from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Sundays through Thursdays, and enjoy new extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays from 5:30 to 10 p.m. This year, timed ticketing during Fridays and Saturdays will offe...
For more than two decades, Kern County 4th through 12th graders in need of a little extra help with their math homework have tuned into "Do the Math," a standards-based mathematics TV show and free tutoring program produced by KCSOS's Kern Education Television Network (KETN). The 23rd season began Sept. 10. During the off season, the "Do the Math" studio received a much-needed makeover after 22 seasons. With the help of the Panama-Buena Vista Union School district, "Do the Math" now has a...
The Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS), in partnership with Chevron, announced its plans for The STEAM Yard, a first-of-its-kind educational center dedicated to fostering student growth through an innovative, student-centered approach. The STEAM Yard will be located at KCSOS's Learning Center, 2020 K St., Bakersfield, and is expected to open in early 2025 after improvements to the facility are completed. To make way for The STEAM Yard, KCSOS will temporarily close its Materials Lab -...
The California Coastal Commission Whale Tail Grant Program has funded the development of a new environmental sustainability curriculum that will be implemented this fall at Camp KEEP's Ocean and By the Sea campuses, the Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) announced on Aug. 22. Developed in collaboration with KCSOS's STEAM department, with additional support from statewide environmental education leader Ten Strands, the initiative introduces a completely updated curriculum that focuses...
The California Living Museum (CALM) will host its 16th annual Ice Cream Zoofari on Saturday, Sept. 7. To prepare for this sweet celebration, the zoo will close early at 1:30 p.m. and reopen from 2 to 5 p.m., inviting guests to indulge in a frozen extravaganza. Attendees can build their own ice cream sundaes, enjoy root beer floats and savor a variety of other frozen treats. Admission for CALM members is $10 for adults and $8 for children (3-12 years). For non- members, admission is $15 for...
Spring Fling is scheduled for March 26-30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the California Living Museum. As a way of welcoming springtime to Bakersfield, admission for children (between the ages of 3-12 years) is only $4. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Each day, there will be a variety of fun-filled activities, as well as Keeper Chats each morning and afternoon. Plus, from 9 a.m. to noon each day, our vet helpers will be in to provide a health check for your favorite stuffed toy. All...
Yachtley Crew, the nation's most popular yacht rock tribute band, is set to make waves in Bakersfield as they bring their high-energy performance back to the California Living Museum (CALM) for the 3rd annual KEEP CALM Jamboree, Friday, April 19, presented by Valley Strong Credit Union. The event is a fundraiser for the Kern County Superintendent of School's two outdoor education programs, Camp KEEP and CALM. "We are thrilled to be able to bring the band back to Bakersfield," said Amanda Frank,...
The 24th Annual Kern County Teacher Recruitment Fair is scheduled to take place Saturday, Feb. 3, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Larry E. Reider Education Center, 2000 K St., in Bakersfield. Individuals who are fully credentialed, intern-eligible and holders of bachelor's degrees or higher are invited to attend. Sponsored by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office, this is the county's largest gathering of school district recruiters in one location. It is an excellent opportunity for those...
The Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) office announced it has debuted EdConnect, a news and information website focusing on Kern County public education. The site, located at www.news.kern.org, was established as a venue to better connect Kern County's 46 school districts, charter schools and KCSOS programs with the larger community. "There are so many positive things happening at our local schools," said Rob Meszaros, KCSOS director of communications. "Our goal with this new...
The California Living Museum (CALM) announced that tickets for the award- winning HolidayLights are now on sale at www.calmzoo.org. This year, the event is returning to its original format as a walk-thru event after three years as a drive-thru experience. HolidayLights will kick-off on Saturday, Nov. 25 and run nightly through Dec. 30, except on Christmas, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. According to CALM Director Meg Maitland, based on community feedback CALM felt it was time to bring the event back inside...
The California Living Museum (CALM) announced that tickets for the award- winning HolidayLights are now on sale at www.calmzoo.org. This year, the event is returning to its original format as a walk-thru event after three years as a drive-thru experience. HolidayLights will kick-off on Saturday, Nov. 25 and run nightly through Dec. 30, except on Christmas, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. According to CALM Director Meg Maitland, based on community feedback CALM felt it was time to bring the event back inside...
The California Living Museum (CALM) and the Tree Foundation of Kern are calling all nature enthusiasts to take part in a behind-the-scenes CALM experience. Scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 a.m., the event welcomes guests to take tours exploring California native trees and wildlife at CALM and will also provide an inside look at the newly built Wonderful Wildlife Care Clinic. Tickets will be sold at the door for $25 per adult and $20 per child 3-12 years old (children under 3 are free). Inc...
The Kern County Superintendent of Schools office announced that volunteers are now being sought for the annual Kern County Community Reading Project, which has returned after being on hiatus during the pandemic. The project recruits and trains community members to become reading coaches for local second grade students. Volunteers attend a two-hour training session to learn the guided reading technique, then commit one hour, one day a week for at least one semester. During each visit, a...
The California Living Museum (CALM) announced the award-winning HolidayLights will be returning as a stroll-thru event in 2023. Tickets will go on sale Sept. 1 online at www.calmzoo.org for the 21st annual HolidayLights. HolidayLights will kick-off on Saturday, Nov. 25 and run nightly through Dec. 30, except on Christmas, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. According to CALM Director Meg Maitland, based on community feedback, CALM felt it was time to bring the event back inside the zoo where guests can stroll...
For more than two decades, Kern County 4th through 12th graders in need of a little extra help with their math homework have tuned in to “Do the Math,” a standards-based mathematics TV show and free tutoring program produced by KCSOS’s Kern Education Television Network (KETN). The 22nd season will begin on Sept. 12. Host and executive producer Michael Cushine, along with several math tutors, will work with students on air to solve their homework and other standards-based problems. Parents are also invited to speak with tutors on how to bette...
Open house scheduled for Sept. 16. The California Living Museum (CALM) is now accepting reservations for its new wedding venue, The Willows at CALM. Situated within the picturesque grounds of Kern County's beloved California Living Museum, The Willows offers a truly unique setting that blends natural beauty, wildlife and love to seamlessly make any couple's special day magical. In line with CALM's mission of highlighting native California flora and fauna, it was a natural progression for The...
For the second consecutive year, through California's Universal Meal Program, all students will be served breakfast and lunch at no charge during their school day, KCSOS and Kern's 46 public school districts announced. Free and reduced-price meal applications, or other applications to determine student eligibility, may still be sent to households by local school districts for the purposes of other local school funding and program eligibility determinations. The eligibility determination from...
The California Living Museum (CALM) will host its first-ever Breakfast with the Bears event to help fund enrichment items for the zoo's beloved bears, Cinnamon and Louie, on Sunday, July 2 beginning at 8 a.m. Guests are invited to join the bears for coffee, juice and donuts at the bear enclosure. Cinnamon and Louie will enjoy treats and enrichment items starting at 8:30 a.m. Tickets will be available the morning of the event at CALM: $10 for adults, $7 Seniors (60+), $6 Children (3-12)....
At a Kern County Board of Education special meeting on May 11, the publicly-elected Board appointed Kern County Associate Superintendent Dr. John Mendiburu as the next Kern County Superintendent of Schools effective July 1. This comes after current Kern County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mary Barlow announced her retirement. During the monthly Kern County Board of Education meeting, Dr. Barlow stated to the Board: "My husband Steve is retiring at the end of May, and I have decided to join him...
Students from schools across Kern County competed in the 40th annual Kern County History Day on March 4. Individuals or groups with the highest scores in each category are now eligible to participate in California History Day, April 15-16 at Sacramento State. Those who win at state become eligible to advance to National History Day. Research for the county event had been going on since the beginning of the school year as students prepared historical papers, exhibits, performances, documentaries...
Spring Fling is scheduled April 4-8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the California Living Museum. As a way of welcoming springtime to Bakersfield, admission for children (between the ages of 3-12 years) is only $4. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Each day, there will be a variety of fun-filled activities as well as daily Keeper Chats. On Tuesday, April 4, from 9 a.m. to noon, the veterinarian will be in to provide a health check for your favorite stuffed toy. All "patients" will receive and...
The Foster & Homeless Education Services Program at the Kern County Superintendent of Schools office announced today that it has launched a podcast called "Youth Voice Amplified." The youth-led and youth-focused monthly interview series is produced and hosted by KCSOS's two Peer Support Specialists, Gennessa Fisher and Brian Johnson, who will talk with young people in our community about their life experiences with homelessness, foster care, disabilities, teen parenting, and much more. Each conv...
Stockdale High School received the Claude W. Richardson perpetual trophy as the overall team winner of the 42nd annual Kern County Academic Decathlon. Nearly 100 students from 11 high schools participated. Stockdale High will represent Kern County in the California Academic Decathlon scheduled for next month in Santa Clara, California. Rounding out the top eight teams were: Second place – Frontier Third place – Arvin Fourth place – Independence Fifth place – West Academic Decathlon is made up...
The Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) College & Career Programs will join others around the nation this February to celebrate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in an effort to raise awareness of the role that CTE has in readying learners for college and career success. Numerous resources for students and parents can be found at https://ihaveaplankern.org/ it was announced today, including a student career survey to narrow down interests, a tool to find what career pathways...
Chevron has deep philanthropic roots in Kern County. The company has contributed to individual school districts, as well as institutions of higher education, throughout the community for many years. Chevron's latest gift of $275,000 will benefit local educational programs that serve Kern County school districts. The majority of the funding will support the Kern Integrated Data System (KiDS), with a portion also benefiting other initiatives run by KCSOS including career education programming,...
