Friday, May 17:

 

Friday, May 17: 2 to 6pm

VFW INDOOR FUNDRAISER

Kern River Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7665 www.kernrivervalley.org/vfw VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald's), Lake Isabella MAP http://goo.gl/VlxAob. INFO: WENDY (760) 223-1996 THIS IS A FREE TO PUBLIC EVENT https://www.facebook.com/events/506796139384927/

 

Friday, May 17: Starting at 5:30pm

KRV MOOSE GAME HEN DINNER

Kern Valley Lodge No 498 Loyal Order of Moose. Cornish Game hen dinner $8.50, served family style. Open to the public. Kern Valley Lodge 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella MAP http://g.co/maps/vuxws. INFO: (760) 379-2514

 

Saturday, May 18:

 

Saturday, May 18: 7:30am to NOON

RUN FOR POLIO - 10K

WALK FOR WATER - 7 Miles

Rotary Club of Kern River Valley hosts 2 events on the same day: FLYER http://bit.ly/15WWXgC The Run for Polio will raise money for the eradication of Polio. These proceeds for this event will be donated to the Rotary International Polio foundation. The last place to eradicate the disease is in Nigeria. The Walk for Water will raise money to construct safe & clean water system in Ikpem, Nigeria where most must travel over 7 miles a day to access water. Contaminated water cans transmit diseases. Clean water is an essential part in fighting the spread of disease. Rotary Club of Kern River Valley joins with Rotary International, Rotary District 5240, Downtown Bakersfield Rotary & the Rotary Club in Okigwe, Nigeria to implement a water system project in Ikpem, a community of 5,000 in southeastern Nigeria. This project will change their lives. The course winds through the valley floor to beautiful Riverside Park in Kernville & back. Join us for the post-race luncheon prepared by The Knights of Columbus at St. Jude Catholic Church. The Run & Walk starts & finishes at St. Jude Catholic Church located at: 86 Nellie Dent Drive, Wofford Heights MAP http://binged.it/SAfu9A. Running Event Contact: Holly Spohn-Gross (760) 223-0269 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Walking Event Contact: Jim Davis (760) 223-3468 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it https://www.facebook.com/groups/RotaryKRV/

Walk for Water SPONSOR FORM http://bit.ly/WYRUHd

Run Pre-Register on Line: http://bit.ly/10Akj6L

DONATIONS:

Running-10K Individual $35.00

Walk 1 Quart of Water (Youth) 1 Quart (Youth) $10.00

Walk 1 Gallon of Water (Adult) 1 Gallon of Water (Adult) $25.00

Walk 5 Gallons of Water (2 Person Team) 5 Gallons of Water $50.00

Walk 100 Gallons of Water (4 Person Team) $100.00

Registration Closing Date: Thursday, May 16, 2013 @ 11:59pm Pacific

 

Saturday, May 18: 9am to 1pm

LAKESHORE FARMERS MARKET

Hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association. Kern Valley FFA facebook.com/GoKVFFA is having a BAKE & PLANT SALE at the Lakeshore Farmers Market funds raised will support attending the National FFA Conference in Kentucky. Please come out & support our youth! Chicken Poop Bingo prizes buy your tickets early. 3 squares for $5. SB Produce has local produce, eggs, honey, beeswax products, seeds, herbs & plant; Riverkern Gardens will have flowers, eggs & local produce; Kate's Magic Garden will have local produce, herbs & beautiful pottery; Never B Done Ranch has jams, salsa & desserts. Fay Organic Co-op returns, offering locally grown certified organic produce from Cal-Organic Farms, Deer Creek Heights Ranch & Sunview Vineyards, as well as shade grown, fair trade, organic coffee from Café Mam & 10 varieties of Starwest Botanical Organic Teas. Abundant Harvest Organics pick up time 9:30am to Noon. Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Heights Blvd Wofford Heights MAP http://bit.ly/gT84t4. We take EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards (except for Abundant Harvest Organics). Each week we try to offer music, bake sales & demonstrations; see our Calendar of Events http://goo.gl/a707D INFO: David Dills (760) 812-7833 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

Saturday, May 18: 9am to 1pm

NUUI CUNNI FARMERS MARKET

The Kern River Paiute Council invites you to come by the Nuui Cunni Native American Intertribal Cultural Center. Many new items in the Gift Shop, Native Plant area. Visit the Museum. Native American Inter-Tribal Culture Center 2600 Hwy 155 on Lake Isabella between Lake Isabella & Wofford Heights at the French Gulch Forest Service Recreation Area MAP http://bit.ly/g8Eimi. For more information please contact the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center (760) 549-0800 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Website: http://www.nuuicunni.com Sierra Nevada Geotourism MapGuide Page: Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center http://goo.gl/7GKaA.

 

Saturday, May 18: 9am to 5pm

17th ANNUAL HISTORY DAY CELEBRATION

Kern River Valley Historical Society www.kernvalleymuseum.org goes all out for this one day celebration at the Kern Valley Museum. There will be many demonstrations of old west skills & a lot of live entertainment, all free to the public--free admission, too. So dig out your old western costumes, put them on & join the festivities, or come as you are. There will be many demonstrations of how to do old time skills--blacksmithing, gold panning, Dutch-oven cooking (with free samples) & quilting. There will be butter churning demonstrations (with home-made bread with free samples). Branding, on wood with hands-on participation, will provide more free samples. How many of you have ever seen butter being churned or wondered how horseshoes are handmade or are curious as to how to bake with a Dutch-oven? Now is your chance to find out. The Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Association http://edgeta.com guys will be at the museum with their “hit & miss” engines, a big saw powered by a hit & miss engine & old tractors. Many times, you go to a museum & see these old engines just sitting there & not running. These engines are alive & running just like they did when they were new some 100 years ago. It’s fun to watch the guys run these old engines. They know just when to add some water, squirt some oil & change the speed of the engines to keep them putting along. If you are really lucky, you’ll see them put a large flat drive belt on a spinning drive wheel to power the large saw blade. There will also be free entertainment. A guitar player, a harmonica player, the Jazz Tones, western music, a Nunni Cunni talk & more. There are free refreshments, too. Pink lemonade, cookies & samples from Dutch oven cooking which include fresh rolls, main dishes & desserts, along with that fresh churned butter & bread will be available. This evemt is the Historical Society’s way of saying thank to the people of the Kern River Valley for your support of the museum. We hope you drop by & join the fun. There is a lot to do & see. All demonstrations, entertainment & treats are free and, as always, admission is free. The museum will be open from 9am to 5pm for History Day, Saturday, May 18th. Mark your calendar & we’ll see you at the Kern Valley Museum next to the post office at 49 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Any questions concerning History Day? Call us at (760)376-6683 anytime from 10AM to 4PM Thursday through Friday. www.kernvalleymuseum.org

 

Saturday, May 18:

Audubon Kern River Preserve HABITAT RESTORATION WORKDAYS

Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staff & volunteers for our Habitat Restoration Workdays. Kern River Preserve will be implementing the first phase of a 3 year restoration project funded by the NRCS Wetland Reserve Program & USFWS Partners for Wildlife Program. We will be planting native shrubs, grasses & trees on 24 acres of formerly cultivated floodplain along the South Fork Kern River. Our goal is to enhance habitat for a variety of wildlife species including San Emigdio Blue butterfly, Loggerhead Shrike, Summer Tanager & Southwestern Pond Turtle.

Volunteer Workday Calendar:

§     May 18, 2013: Site Care & Maintenance

§     June 15, 2013: Site Care & Maintenance

§     July 20, 2013: Site Care & Maintenance

§     August 17, 2013: Site Care & Maintenance

§     September 21, 2013: Site Care & Maintenance

Volunteers of all levels of ability & time commitment are welcome. We need volunteers that can take on responsibility for various portions of the project. If you or your group have the time & ability to help on dates other than scheduled workdays please contact us to coordinate. Bring food & water, gloves; wear long sleeves & pants, work shoes or boots. The preserve will supply the tools. Meet at 8am at the Alexander Restoration Site on Fay Ranch Road, 1/3 mi. north of Hwy 178 in Weldon. Contact the Kern River Preserve Land Steward, Sean Rowe (760) 378-2531 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to RSVP. WEBSITE: http://kern.audubon.org/

 

Sunday, May 19:

 

Every Sunday: 9am to Noon

BREAKFAST AT EAGLES

Fraternal Order of Eagles www.foe.com . KRV Eagles Aeire #3156, 12251 Hwy 178, Mountain Mesa " MAP http://goo.gl/maps/1705 Open to the public. INFO: Shirley Garrett (760) 379- This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Every Sunday: 9am to 1pm

KRV VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS BREAKFAST

Kern River Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7665 www.kernrivervalley.org/vfw VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald's), Lake Isabella MAP http://goo.gl/VlxAob. 2nd Sunday of every month features Eggs Benedict; 3rd Sunday of every month features Crepes. Open to the public INFO: (760) 379-3877 www.kernrivervalley.org/vfw This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Every Sunday: 11am

KRV MOOSE LODGE BINGO

Kern Valley Lodge No 498 Loyal Order of Moose. Doors open at 11am. Games at NOON. Lunch menu. Complimentary grilled hot dog with 1st packet of games. Open to the public. Kern Valley Lodge 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella MAP http://g.co/maps/vuxws. INFO: (760) 379-2514

 

Sunday, May 19: 4 pm

ORCHESTRA CONCERT TO FEATURE MUSIC OF AMERICA

Kern Valley Community Orchestra will present their Spring 2013 Concert featuring the “Music of America” on Sunday, May 19 at 4 p.m. at the Kernville Elementary School, 13350 Sierra Way, Kernville, MAP http://binged.it/15wFgWa. Conducted by Bruce Brady, the concert will feature American classics including: America, The Beautiful; the evolution of Dixie, a fantasia depicting the gradual evolution of Dixie; the Pink Panther; the Entertainer; from the New World excepts from movements 2 & 4 of Symphony No. 9, Opus 95; Battle Hymn of the Republic; Armed Forces Salute; & Liberty Bell March.

The concert is sure to be fun for the whole family & the public is invited to attend for FREE. Donations will be accepted at the door ($5 suggested; Children no charge). Light refreshments served .The orchestra always welcomes new talent. INFO: Bill & Jane O'Hara (760) 379-7879 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Tuesday, May 21:

 

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays: 9 to 10:30am

YOGA PRACTICE GROUP

Maintain or increase your strength & flexibility at this inexpensive yoga practice group that meets every Tuesday & Thursday morning. We have added Saturday Yoga Practice Group sessions. All you working people can now join us. We will continue to have tea & snacks afterwards. All levels are welcome. A $1 donation is requested to pay for the use of the facility. Kernville United Methodist Church, Sirretta Street & Big Blue Road, Kernville MAP http://goo.gl/maps/Ds2wINFO: Bill Stacy (909) 753-9043 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

Tuesday, May 21: 9am

GEOLOGIC/HISTORICAL EXCURSION AROUND LAKE ISABELLA

Kern River Valley Historical Society www.kernvalleymuseum.org There will be 13 stops as our caravan wends is way around the Lake. In addition to the geologic information given to us by our resident geologist Ron Bolyard we will be given the history of each area as we stop, by longtime resident & member of the Historical Society, Barbara Hinkey.(one of the authors of River Children http://riverchildren.net/) The tour starts from the Kern Valley Museum, 49 Big Blue Road, Kernville at 9am sharp!! Members, see your Saddlebag newsletter for details & registration information. www.kernvalleymuseum.org MEMBERSHIP: $25/year Annual Basic household or individual membership; $25 Business; $100 Corporate. KRV Historical Society, PO Box 651, Kernville, CA 93238 (760) 376-6683.

 

Tuesday, May 21: 9am to 2pm

SPRING 2013 HEALTH FAIRE

Check out what’s new this year at the Kern Valley Hospital Foundation’s Annual Spring Health Faire which will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 from 9am to 2pm at the Kern Valley Hospital, 6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella MAP http://binged.it/135BmfJ. FLYER: http://bit.ly/12jQZm4 In order for the Health Faire to be accessible for more folks in the community the hours have been extended & a Saturday has been added to have your blood drawn for low cost screening. The Hospital will be offering blood draws on 2 days before the Health Faire for $10. For your blood to be drawn come to the Hospital Dining Room 9am to 11am on Saturday, May 18th or the same hours on Monday, May 20th. Remember nothing to eat after midnight before the morning of your blood draw, water & meds are okay. The blood draw results will be available at the Health Faire or by mail, results will includes a heart disease risk panel & screening for diabetes. The Health Faire screenings will be inside the Hospital & the vendors will be outside on the front lawn under a huge shaded canopy. With a wealth of information available it should be a very fun day for all who attend. Since we have extended the hours of the Faire through the lunch hour the Hospital Cafeteria will be serving a special low cost lunch or you may choose the fresh salad bar that is available every day. The KVHD is hoping this will allow folks who work to attend the Health Faire during their lunch break, have lunch & enjoy a spring day at this community event where 50+ business’ & organizations will have health tips to share with you including body fat screening, depression/stress test, blood pressure & blood sugar test. Special offers & raffle drawings will also be a part of the festivities. Vendor spaces are still available. INFO: Anna Leon (760) 379.5257 x24 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Tuesday, May 21: 1 & 6pm

FREE HONOR FLIGHT MOVIE

Former Man & Woman of the Year, Richard Rowe & Smitty Glass organized 2 FREE screenings of the heartwarming documentary “HONOR FLIGHT” HonorFlightTheMovie.com to be shown at 1pm & 6pm in the Performing Arts Building at Kern Valley High School, 3340 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. FLYER: http://bit.ly/YsmklX FREE thanks to a generous donation by our Assemblywoman Connie Conway & many other donors. Karen & Gary Zuber will be on hand to explain the Honor Flight Network & local Honor Flight Kern County hub which sends local vets on Honor Flights. There will be Refreshments will be served (we are looking for volunteers to bring home-made cookies & serve them). Elaine Kennedy & the Chatterbox Box Café & Bakery will be providing additional refreshments. Burger King Lake Isabella is donating drinks. INFO: Richard Rowe (760) 333-4561 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . See George Stahl’s Kern Valley Sun 5-8-2013 article “When ‘thank you’ just isn’t enough” http://bit.ly/15UvgpE & Kern Valley Sun 5-15-2013 PART TWO: Remembering What Nation Fought For http://bit.ly/11FgvWA

 

Wednesday, May 22:

 

Every Wednesday: 10am to 2pm

NUUI CUNNI CRAFT DAY

The Wednesday Craft Class brings together many wishing to learn Native American Crafts & share their talents, time & friendships. Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center 2600 Highway 155 (in front of the French Gulch Group Campground) between Lake Isabella & Wofford Heights. FEE: $5 per person. INFO: (760) 549-0800 email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Sierra Nevada Geotourism MapGuide Page: http://goo.gl/7GKaA Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center http://goo.gl/7GKaA

 

Every Wednesday: Noon

SENIORS LUNCH & MEALS ON WHEELS BINGO

Profits from Bingo goes to the Kern River Valley Senior Citizens Inc (KRVSC Inc.) to help with the delivery of Meals on Wheels. There are 4 delivery routes that deliver meals 5 times a week to homebound people. There is no charge for the delivery of meals. The (KRVSC Inc) helps out by employing 2 drivers & covers the expenses such as insurance & maintenance for 3 vehicles. The KRVSC Inc,'s delivery funds come from private donations. More information can be obtained from our office. Phone (760) 379-1428 between 9-12am weekdays. INFO Gregg De Santis (760) 417-0313 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Kern County Department of Aging & Adult Services (Nutrition) provides a nutritious meal 5 days per week. SENIOR LUNCH MENU http://www.co.kern.ca.us/aas/pdf/menu-krv.pdf. These meals are served at both the Kern Valley Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella MAP http://g.co/maps/jjmv8 & South Fork School's congregate location & to the homebound clients. A donation of $2 is requested for those that are age 60 & over. Individuals under 60 may enjoy the same nutritious meal for $5. Lunch is served at Noon. Advance RSVP is required (760) 379-5831. PROGRAM INFO: Donna Iannotti, Program Coordinator,. (661) 868-1065 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

Thursday, May 23:

 

Thursday, May 23: Noon

EXCHANGE CLUB MEETING

Exchange Club of Kern Valley meets every Thursday at noon at the Paradise Cove Restaurant, 10700 Highway 178, Lake Isabella MAP http://g.co/maps/7sjza. INFO: Wesley Williams president (760) 379-5137 (760) 223-1555 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Thursday through Sunday

Throughout May, the Watercolor Exhibits of Carollee Tucker will be on display in the Art Room of the Kern Valley Museum. Stop by the museum in May & see this latest exhibit. Museum hours are Thursday-Sunday from 10am to 4pm. 49 Big Blue Rd Kernville (760) 376-6683 www.kernvalleymuseum.org

 

Thursday, May 23: 6pm

KRV ROTARY CLUB MEETING

Rotary Club of Kern River Valley meets almost every Thursday for a dinner meeting at the KRV Elks Lodge, 6708 Wofford Heights Blvd. (next to The Reel Cinema), Wofford Heights MAP: http://g.co/maps/p77jp. DINNER GUESTS: $10. CONTACT: Jim Davis, 2012/13 president (760) 223-3468 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Thursdays: 6 to 7:30pm

BOY SCOUT TROOP 690 MEETING

Boy Scout Troop 690 has been in the Kern River Valley for over 50 years. If interested, come check out all the particulars for free, Further information can also be had from Scout Master Ed Pounds (760) 812-7082 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella, 3701 Suhre Street, Lake Isabella MAP http://binged.it/ZE7AxM

 

Saturday, May 25:

 

Saturday, May 25: 8:30am to 1pm

LOE MEMORIAL DAY RUMMAGE SALE & BBQ

The Ladies of the Elks will hold their 25th annual Memorial Day rummage sale

on Saturday, May 25 (8:30 am to 1pm) at the KRV Elks Lodge, 6708 Wofford Heights Blvd. (next to The Reel Cinema), Wofford Heights MAP: http://g.co/maps/p77jp. Additionally, there will be a BBQ in the Elks Park from 10am to 1 pm. Hamburgers, Hotdogs & King Polish dogs, drink & chips. FOOD PRICES: Hotdogs $2.50; Hamburgers $3; Chips & drinks $1.50. Items to donate to the sale may be brought to the South end of the Lodge on Friday, May 24th between 8 & 11am. Staff will assist in unloading the items. No old TV's or appliances not in good working order, will be accepted. Flat screen TVs & electronics in good working order will be considered.

 

Saturday & Sunday, May 25 & 26: 9am to 5pm

Monday, May 26: 9am to 1pm

KRVAA MEMORIAL DAY WEEK-END ART SHOW

Kern River Valley Art Association www.krvaa.org. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy Kernville & purchase hand-crafted merchandise that may well not be available anywhere else. The sycamore shaded Circle Park in the quaint western-style town of Kernville, is nestled in the Southern Sierras, within walking distance to the Kern River. The park is surrounded with antique & boutique shops as well as great restaurants & lodging. Swimming, fishing, bicycling, camping, rafting & kayak are just a few of the mountain adventures enjoyed by visitors of all ages. INFO: Judy (760) 378-4109 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Saturday, May 25: 9am to 1pm

NUUI CUNNI FARMERS MARKET

The Kern River Paiute Council invites you to come by the Nuui Cunni Native American Intertribal Cultural Center. Many new items in the Gift Shop, Native Plant area. Visit the Museum. Native American Inter-Tribal Culture Center 2600 Hwy 155 on Lake Isabella between Lake Isabella & Wofford Heights at the French Gulch Forest Service Recreation Area MAP http://bit.ly/g8Eimi. For more information please contact the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center (760) 549-0800 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Website: http://www.nuuicunni.com Sierra Nevada Geotourism MapGuide Page: Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center http://goo.gl/7GKaA.

 

Saturday, May 25: 9am to 1pm

LAKESHORE FARMERS MARKET

Hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association. SB Produce has local produce, eggs, honey, beeswax products, seeds, herbs & plant; Riverkern Gardens will have flowers, eggs & local produce; Kate's Magic Garden will have local produce, herbs & beautiful pottery; Never B Done Ranch has jams, salsa & desserts. Fay Organic Co-op returns, offering locally grown certified organic produce from Cal-Organic Farms, Deer Creek Heights Ranch & Sunview Vineyards, as well as shade grown, fair trade, organic coffee from Café Mam & 10 varieties of Starwest Botanical Organic Teas. Abundant Harvest Organics pick up time 9:30am to Noon. Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Heights Blvd Wofford Heights MAP http://bit.ly/gT84t4. We take EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards (except for Abundant Harvest Organics). Each week we try to offer music, bake sales & demonstrations; see our Calendar of Events http://goo.gl/a707D INFO: David Dills (760) 812-7833 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

Saturday, May 25: Noon to 8pm

1^st ANNUAL McNALLY RANCH BBQ

McNally Ranch http://mcnallyranch.com/. First annual BBQ featuring Tri-tip. Yum! Come see the vision for the valley. MUSIC: Riverwind, Downfinger, Greenthumb. FLYER: http://bit.ly/10z10fx. At McNally Ranch. Behind true value hardware (enter via driveway behind WestAmerica Bank), Lake Isabella MAP http://binged.it/18QKYRv. INFO: Call for info Brian K. Shaw (760) 223-6736 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it https://www.facebook.com/events/171098729716345/

 

Sunday, May 26:

 

Every Sunday: 9am to Noon

BREAKFAST AT EAGLES

Fraternal Order of Eagles www.foe.com . KRV Eagles Aeire #3156, 12251 Hwy 178, Mountain Mesa " MAP http://goo.gl/maps/1705 Open to the public. INFO: Shirley Garrett (760) 379-3394 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Every Sunday: 9am to 1pm

KRV VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS BREAKFAST

Kern River Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7665 www.kernrivervalley.org/vfw VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald's), Lake Isabella MAP http://goo.gl/VlxAob. 2nd Sunday of every month features Eggs Benedict; 3rd Sunday of every month features Crepes. Open to the public INFO: (760) 379-3877 www.kernrivervalley.org/vfw This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Every Sunday: 11am

KRV MOOSE LODGE BINGO

Kern Valley Lodge No 498 Loyal Order of Moose. Doors open at 11am. Games at NOON. Lunch menu. Complimentary grilled hot dog with 1st packet of games. Open to the public. Kern Valley Lodge 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella MAP http://g.co/maps/vuxws. INFO: (760) 379-2514

 

 

Tuesday, May 28: 7pm

KRV HISTORICAL SOCIETY GENERAL MEETING

Kern River Valley Historical Society www.kernvalleymuseum.org Our General Meeting for Tuesday May 28th at the Senior Center in Isabella at 7pm, will feature Terri Gallion owner of Jenna the wonder dog. Terri will tell us about what it’s like to have a service dog. She will let us know what a person has to go through to obtain a dog that is ready to help. Terri has had seizures for 37 years, since age 15. She was hospitalized frequently & often had serious injuries from falls. After finding out about seizure alert dogs, she struggled for 12 years to get one. During this time, Terri did an apprenticeship in service dog training. Jenna, her service dog, came as a complete miracle & changed her life. Jenna knows over 100 commands & has been an ambassador for service dogs by giving presentations to at least 10,000 people & doing workshops for the Kern County Sheriff's department. Vet’s Hall 1, Kern Valley Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella MAP http://g.co/maps/jjmv8

 

Wednesday, May 29: NOON to 1pm

Business Webinar Wednesday series

Legal Rights & Websites

CSUB Small Business Development Center (www.csub.edu/sbdc/) & Eastern Sierra Connect Regional Broadband Consortium (ESCRBC) present Business Webinar Wednesday series every other Wednesday in February & March thanks to the partnership with Kern River Valley Revitalization & the Kernville Chamber of Commerce. THIS WEBINAR: Legal Rights & Websites - What are your legal rights associated with owning a website of other intellectual property? Join our local legal expert & find out the cans & cannots pertaining to your website, social media sites & other technology related assets. LOCATION: Kernville Community Room (next to the Kernville Chamber office), off Sierra Way just W of Kernville Road, Kernville MAP http://goo.gl/FAeoW. Space is limited for webinars. The webinars are FREE to business owners & residents in Kern, Inyo & Mono counties. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. LINK: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/832786949289007872

Webinar ID: 123-020-715. You may watch it in Kernville or from your home or office. INFO: Tiffany Bahena (661) 654-2856 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Saturday, June 1: 8am to 6pm
NEW ONYX CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET OPENS
Hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association 8am to 6 pm, 7 days a week!
300 Doyle Ranch Road (near the old Onyx Store), Onyx MAP http://binged.it/11qXnLS.

 

Wednesday, June 5: 9 to 11:30am

KRVR MONTHLY COMMUNITY MEETING

Kern River Valley Revitalization KRVR.org Agenda is being put together, but one presentation will be Dr. Robert Smith from the China Lake Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division. http://www.navair.navy.mil. The KRVR Community Meeting takes place the 1st Wednesday of every month in the Kernville Community Room (next to the Kernville Chamber office), off Sierra Way just W of Kernville Road, Kernville MAP http://goo.gl/FAeoW. The public is welcome to attend. INFO: Richard Rowe, KRVR President (760) 333-4561 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it MINUTES: 5-1-2013 KRVR Monthly Community Meeting [3 page PDF file] http://bit.ly/18tA9Vt www.facebook.com/KRVR.org https://www.facebook.com/groups/KRVRevitalization/

 

Saturday, June 8: 10am to 3pm

HAVILAH DAYS!

Havilah Historical Society presents the 48th Annual Celebration at the Historical Havilah Courthouse Museum Saturday, June 8 from 10 am until 3 pm, 6789 Caliente-Bodfish Road - Havilah, MAP http://binged.it/14spZB8. FLYER: http://bit.ly/183M9Mj Old West Family Entertainment Features: Buffalo Bill’s Cowboys & Indians Exhibition, Indian Encampment – Wild West Shootouts, Talk on History of Buffalo, Flint Knapping Demonstration, “Roy Rogers” - Smokey Bear, Coin Toss - Cake Walk , Vendors - Raffle Prizes - Hot Dogs & Drinks, “Pockets the Friendly Donkey”, Courthouse Museum Open, Admission FREE. INFO: (760) 379-2636 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it MORE INFO: http://bit.ly/YLrw6S

 

Saturday, June 8: Sunset 8:09pm

FAIRVIEW HELISPOT STAR PARTY

Kern River Valley Astronomy Club holds a Star Party starting at Sunset the Saturday night that is closest to the New Moon at the Fairview Helispot 12 miles north of Kernville (look for the orange cones about 1 mile S of McNally’s) MAP http://goo.gl/7t9ta. Bundle up, bring some hot chocolate or coffee, a lounge chair. The Forest Service has accessible 'vault toilet' facilities at 2 campgrounds/stops along the road near this site: One N at Brush Creek near the Limestone Campground; another S toward Kernville at the Goldledge Campground. See the Forest Service Kern River Map. For more info, contact Rich Burdge Daytime (760) 376-1291; Evening/weekend (760) 376- This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Sierra Nevada Geotourism MapGuide Page: Fairview Helispot Star Parties http://goo.gl/8t5PD BETTER CALL TO CONFIRM (760) 376-6290 NOTE: Best to CALL to check if haze, smoke or cloud cover might prevent this event from happening!

 

Sunday, June 9: NOON to 4pm

ELKS 1^ST RESPONDERS BBQ

The Kern Valley Elks Lodge #2358 invites 1st Responders & Safety Personnel & the public, to join the Elks for a BBQ in the Elks Park behind the Lodge in Wofford Heights, on Sunday, June 9,2013 from 12 to 4pm. Hamburgers, hot dogs & the fixings, soft drinks & chips for the General Public $5/person, (Uniformed Safety & 1st Responders eat FREE). This is an opportunity for the public & Kern Valley 1st Responders & Safety personnel to meet & & enjoy a Sunday afternoon. All moneys over expenses will be donated to the Kern Valley Search & Rescue www.KernValleySearchandRescue.com. KRV Elks Lodge, 6708 Wofford Heights Blvd. (next to The Reel Cinema), Wofford Heights MAP: http://g.co/maps/p77jp. INFO: Exalted Ruler Glen Cashwheeler, (760) 376-6564 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . http://kernvalley.com/elks2358/

 

 

 

ATTENTION BEGINNING DRIVERS!

CERRO COSO KRV COLLEGE TO OFFER DRIVER’S EDUCATION COURSE

Kern River Valley, California - Driver’s Education is the topic of a Community Education class being offered by Cerro Coso Community College in this summer. The course will meet Monday through Friday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Kern Valley High School June 3 -14, 2013. Getting a driver’s license requires first taking a written driving test, attaining a learner’s permit, practicing with a licensed driver & finally taking the state road test. Instructor James Thompson will provide participants with the knowledge they need to be safe & competent drivers. He will present beginning drivers with a practical & realistic guide to the fundamentals of driving & the rules of the road. This course meets the requirements of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), but does not offer behind the wheel instruction. The class takes students step by step from the basics of vehicle control, to the specific dangers of different driving environments, to the responsibilities of vehicle ownership. There is a $50 class fee & parental consent is required. For complete registration & course information visit us on the web at http://www.cerrocoso.edu/communityed or contact Joann Clark, Community Education Manager at (760) 384-6208 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

RATTLESNAKE AVERSION TRAINING FOR DOGS

Gene & Marianne Fountain are hosting training which uses the dog’s natural sense of sight, hearing & smell in Kernville on Sunday, June 16, 2013.

Taken from Natural Solutions Wildlife Enterprises - Rattlesnake Aversion Training http://SoCalRattleSnakeAvoidanceTraining.com: The Nation's Leader in Rattlesnake Aversion! You & your dog could encounter rattlesnakes almost anywhere: your yard, local park, hiking trail, ranch, etc. Help protect your dog from a painful, costly & often deadly encounter with a rattlesnake! (7 species/subspecies are found in Southern California & 9 throughout California.) The staff of Natural Solutions are experienced dog trainers, animal behaviorists & naturalists. Training includes LIVE, SAFELY-MUZZLED rattlesnakes of the species found in your area. Any breed or size dog will benefit from this training. Training is recommended once a year for 3 to 4 years in a row. In the last 10 years Natural Solutions has trained & retrained about 40,000 dogs from Washington State to Florida! They offer Venomous Snake Avoidance Training nationwide! (Individual state regulations may apply). While nothing is 100% guaranteed, rattlesnake avoidance training has proven highly effective in preventing envenomation by rattlesnakes. An added bonus is that paying attention to your dog's behavior can help you avoid the snake as well!

·         COST: $75 per dog; Training takes approximately 30 minutes (depends on the dog!)

·         Contact: Gene & Marianne Fountain (760) 376-2735 to schedule a time, starting at 10am

·         ONE DOG WILL WIN FREE TRAINING, use ENTRY FORM: http://bit.ly/YOtQrx

 

USDA EXPANDS ACCESS TO FRESH FOOD FOR SNAP RECIPIENTS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that grants will be available for direct marketing farmers to purchase or lease wireless point-of-sale equipment, the same as farmers' markets have been able to do since last year. Direct marketing farmers are individual producers of agricultural products. Research has shown that the cost of SNAP electronic benefit transfer (EBT) equipment has been a barrier preventing many farmers' markets & direct marketing farmers from accepting SNAP purchases, a service that can provide them with a wider customer base & provide recipients with access to fresh, healthy food. To qualify for the funding, the direct marketing farmer must sell products at a market stall within a farmers' market that is not currently participating in SNAP. The announcement can be found athttp://www.fns.usda.gov/pressrelease/2013/fns-000813.

 

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS

Here is an update about the availability of U. S. Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) for affected small businesses in Kern County, including those in the Kern River Valley. You may recall that last week, we learned of an existing SBA program but a question arose about the ability of applicants to apply based on economic injuries sustained outside the short incident period. We are still following up on this, but today, we learned of another existing SBA program with a continuous incident period. The incident period began January 1, 2012 (not 2013) & currently has no end date. Affected businesses may apply for EIDLs under this existing program anytime between now & the August 19, 2013, deadline for such applications. As with any loan program, certain requirements & eligibility restrictions apply. For additional information about applying for EIDLs under this program, applicants may contact the SBA's Customer Service Center by:

Calling (800) 659-2955 [deaf or hard of hearing applicants may call (800) 877-8339],

Emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or

Visiting the SBA's website at www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance.

Applicants may reference SBA Declaration #CA 13434-01 and/or Disaster #CA-00197.

 

HAVILAH HISTORICAL SOCIETY LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

Havilah Days – Plans for our big annual event are shaping up nicely. It will be held Saturday, June 8 from 10am until 3pm. We still need volunteers - just contact any member to pass on ideas or suggestions or to volunteer. Remember, this is our main fund raising opportunity each year & is a huge undertaking when there are only 8 volunteers doing it all at this point!! – Please, get involved if you haven’t already – you’ll be glad you did!

Courthouse Reorganization - Your reorganization & cleanup crew continues to clean, paint & prepare the courthouse & grounds so that it will be especially well presented for Havilah Days. This is still a work in progress; you will be very pleased when you see the changes. Continuing thanks to Larry & Lana Grafius, Glenn Dale, Barbra Dale, Wes Kutzner, for their invaluable help!

Dues Renewals: It’s that time of year again. Annual membership is from June 1 to May 31. Attached to this newsletter is a renewal form. The dues are still the same: $15.00 for an individual or $25.00 for a family. What a bargain! Where else can you spend so little & get so much? Your contributions help keep our doors open & provide opportunities to preserve the history of our little community. Please remit today (and tell a friend!). Thank you.

Docents - With the opening of the courthouse season this past April, we are still in dire need of more Docents. This function gives you the opportunity to share with others the history of Havilah, the first County Seat of Kern County. Try it…you’ll like it. Please call Lana Grafius to schedule a date (661/867-2579). MORE INFO: http://bit.ly/YLrw6S Wes Kutzner, Havilah Centennial Group, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 2021 Clear Creek Road, Caliente, CA 93518 (760) 379-2636

 

 

The CAPACITY OF LAKE ISABELLA increased to 106,169 acre feet, which is 29.5% of the Restricted Pool Capacity of 360,000 acre feet. Last Friday, it was 103,610 acre feet (2,559 acre feet lower than today). An Acre Foot contains 325,853.38 gallons, so at the current capacity, Lake Isabella contains 32,257,855,353 gallons. Lake level is 2548.07' now (10 feet above the lowest level during construction which would be 2,539.24' NAVD 88 holding 72,237 acre feet of water per the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from September 2020 to March 2021).
DATA SOURCE: http://www.spk-wc.usace.army.mil/cgi-bin/hr_rep.pl?isb+isabella.

 

May 2013 http://bit.ly/YzV2du

Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Study Situation Report

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District.

The Corps is (and will continue) conducting testing of the various materials to be excavated during the course of the project, including soil/rock core drilling & excavations.

The Corps is continuing to work closely with the U.S. Forest Services to mitigate & reduce potential impacts to their Lake Isabella office & recreation facilities.

The Corps is coordinating closely with Caltrans & has awarded a contract for AE design services for the relocation of Hwy 178 & Lake Isabella Boulevard in the vicinity of the left abutment of the Auxiliary Dam . Design work is underway.

The Corps is proposing the construction of a closure gate on Hwy 155 to act as an extension of the raised dam, in lieu of Hwy 155’s very difficult & costly relocation. The Corps is working closely with Caltrans on this option.

 

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers VIDEO: http://bit.ly/Uc0HPZ
ISABELLA DAM MODIFICATION PLAN

Isabella Dam, located near Bakersfield, Calif., is nearly 60 years old & one of the highest risk dams for catastrophic flooding in the Corps. This video explains the Sacramento District's plan to modernize the dam & how we're working with local communities to reduce the impact from construction to their daily life.

WEBSITE ON THE ISABELLA DAM SAFETY MODIFICATION STUDY
http://www.spk.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/IsabellaDam.aspx

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LAKE ISABELLA DAM TASK FORCE https://www.facebook.com/damtaskforce

A citizens working committee jointly formed by Kern River Valley Revitalization (KRVR), both Kernville & Kern River Valley Chambers of Commerce & the Lake Isabella Bodfish Property Owners Association.

PURPOSE: to help local citizens understand & effectively participate in the public process related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's Lake Isabella Dam Safety Modification Project. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 

 

MINUTES: 5-1-2013 KRVR Monthly Community Meeting [3 page PDF file] http://bit.ly/18tA9Vt

 

Kern Valley Sun KV LIFE: 5-8-2013 http://bit.ly/15UvgpE
WHEN ‘THANK YOU’ JUST ISN’T ENOUGH
GEORGE STAHL / Special to the Sun | This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Recently, a group of 26 men who live in the Kern River Valley met at Tank Park for a photo shoot. These 26 men were anywhere from 15 to 18 years old on that day 72 years ago, but to most of them it was like yesterday. As they gathered & waited their turn for the photos, they began to swap stories. Interestingly, the majority of what they were discussing had to do with their daily routines living in the Valley. Every once in a while they’d reminisce about those long ago days, but for the most part they talked about their houses, yards & families. You could hardly tell that they were part of something called ‘Honor Flight’. MORE: http://bit.ly/15UvgpE

 

Kern Valley Sun KV LIFE: 5-15-2013 http://bit.ly/11FgvWA
PART TWO: REMEMBERING WHAT NATION FOUGHT FOR

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PUBLIC COMMENT BEGINS FOR TOBIAS ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PROJECT

Springville, CA: On May 8, 2013, a public comment period, in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), began for the Western Divide Ranger District’s proposed Tobias Ecosystem Restoration Project http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40890 The Forest Service is proposing this project in an effort to restore ecosystems in the Portuguese Pass area, located in Sequoia National Forest, outside of the Giant Sequoia National Monument. Greenhorn Mountains adjoining Sugarloaf Road (24S15) between Alta Sierra (Portuguese Pass) & Dunlap Pass, south of Johnsondale. The proposed action is to thin forest stands in the project area to restore a healthy, diverse, fire-adapted forest structure. The Tobias project would promote ecological restoration through use of prescribed burning & thinning. It would also fell & remove hazard trees that have been identified along public roadways in the project area. The project area covers approximately 11,000 acres in southeastern Tulare County, with a small piece in Kern County. Much of the project area burned in the 1990 Stormy Fire. A Forest Service document, Region 5 Ecological Restoration Leadership Intent, identifies increasingly dense & unhealthy forests as a source of negative change in ecosystem services such as clean water, scenic beauty & providing renewable resources. This project will help restore the associated land to a healthier state & mitigate negative impacts such as uncharacteristic large-scale wildfires. The project comment period will continue until June 10, 2013. All stakeholders & community members affected by this project or with project input are encouraged to offer comments. The proposed Tobias Ecosystem Restoration Project documents can be found on the Forest Service website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/sequoia/tobias. The documents outline the purpose & need for the plan, project history, existing conditions in the area & proposed strategies to achieve the desired conditions. Comments may be submitted online via the aforementioned website’s “Comment on Project” link or to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it For more information about the project, please contact Penelope Shibley at (760) 376-3781.

 

 

CAL FIRE CORRECTS SRA MAPS 12,000 ACRES

REMOVED FROM CAL FIRE PROTECTION TAX BILLING

On May 8, the California Board of Forestry approved changes proposed by CalFIRE that remove more than 12,000 acres of land from the State Responsibility Area (SRA). Spurred by the numerous petitions for redetermination from structure owners billed for the SRA fee, CalFIRE & Board staff began an in-depth, focused review process late in 2012 to investigate & possibly change the official boundaries of the SRA. During this review process, CalFIRE took input from various stakeholders - including RCRC - at Board of Forestry committee meetings to ultimately propose several changes to the current SRA lines. As a result of the review, approximately 4,660 acres of land will be added to the SRA, while 17,502 acres will be removed, for a net of 12,842 acres subtracted from current SRA lands. The most common reasons for removal of lands from the SRA were cited as greater population/home density, conversion to agricultural uses & incorporation of some areas. The new SRA boundaries will be used to determine SRA fee billing for the 2013-14 fiscal year & owners of habitable structures in the land removed from the SRA will not receive a bill in 2014. The proposed changes were unanimously approved by the Board.

To view the changes to SRA lands, visit CalFIRE’s website:

http://frap.fire.ca.gov/projects/sra_review/sra_review_2013.html