Read For Life Celebration
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Honoring Ed Western and Norm Brown who exemplify the tutor/student experience!
Join us on Thursday May 3, 2018 at The Petroleum Club of Bakersfield. Where: The Petroleum Club of Bakersfield 5060 California Ave 12th floor, Bakersfield, CA 93309 Time: 5:30 PM Social 6:30 PM Dinner and Program Tickets are available: $80.00 per ticket Sponsorships Available. |
WINE AND WORDS 2018
The second in a new series celebrating authors and written word.
You will enjoy an evening of words, wine, and inspiration.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
3-PART SERIES SPONSORS: Don C. and Diane S. Lake Family Marjorie Nixon
Champagne and Classics: Joan Dezember
Pinot and Poetry: Grimmway Farms and LeBeau Thelen LLP
Author: Rev. Msgr. Craig F. Harrison in conversation about his new book Pax et Bonum: Reflections of My Journey Through Assissi
Date: Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 5:30 P.M.
Location: Mengha Sanghera Family Collaborative Learning Center
Garces High School
The second in a new series celebrating authors and written word.
You will enjoy an evening of words, wine, and inspiration.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
3-PART SERIES SPONSORS: Don C. and Diane S. Lake Family Marjorie Nixon
Champagne and Classics: Joan Dezember
Pinot and Poetry: Grimmway Farms and LeBeau Thelen LLP
Author: Rev. Msgr. Craig F. Harrison in conversation about his new book Pax et Bonum: Reflections of My Journey Through Assissi
Date: Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 5:30 P.M.
Location: Mengha Sanghera Family Collaborative Learning Center
Garces High School
WINE AND WORDS
A new series celebrating authors and written word was launched on August 10, 2017 with Timothy Lemucchi as the inaugural author. His book is Luigi's: 100 Years Then and Now. Guests enjoyed an evening of words, wine, and inspiration at Luigi's (of course!).
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Champagne & Classics: Dr. David and Judy Fritch, LeBeau Thelen LLP
& Grimmway Farms
Pinot & Poetry: Joan Dezember & Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Merlot & Memoir: Dr. Richard Alexan, Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce & Taft College
A new series celebrating authors and written word was launched on August 10, 2017 with Timothy Lemucchi as the inaugural author. His book is Luigi's: 100 Years Then and Now. Guests enjoyed an evening of words, wine, and inspiration at Luigi's (of course!).
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Champagne & Classics: Dr. David and Judy Fritch, LeBeau Thelen LLP
& Grimmway Farms
Pinot & Poetry: Joan Dezember & Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Merlot & Memoir: Dr. Richard Alexan, Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce & Taft College
Become a Sponsor
A Great Summer of Events! See Gallery for pictures
BOOKS IN MOTION
Summer Reading Challenge
Combines DANCE + LITERACY for KERN COUNTY CHILDREN
In collaboration with Kern County dance organizations (Dancer’s Turnout Academy, Downtown Dance Arts, Mojave Movement Arts Center), families will have the opportunity to visit Kern County Library branches to watch dance performances based upon a well---known children’s book, learn choreography, and create a craft that coincides with the book’ theme.
As part of the Library’s Summer Reading Challenge, nine, 1-‐hour, performances will be offered between June 1 and August 1, 2017. Free books will be offered to families that pre‐register for Books in Motion on a first come, first serve basis. Books in Motion will be offered for FREE to all participants. Books in Motion has been generously funded by the Arts Council of Kern County, the Bakersfield Californian Foundation, Golden Queen, and Terra-Gen.
Summer Reading Challenge
Combines DANCE + LITERACY for KERN COUNTY CHILDREN
In collaboration with Kern County dance organizations (Dancer’s Turnout Academy, Downtown Dance Arts, Mojave Movement Arts Center), families will have the opportunity to visit Kern County Library branches to watch dance performances based upon a well---known children’s book, learn choreography, and create a craft that coincides with the book’ theme.
As part of the Library’s Summer Reading Challenge, nine, 1-‐hour, performances will be offered between June 1 and August 1, 2017. Free books will be offered to families that pre‐register for Books in Motion on a first come, first serve basis. Books in Motion will be offered for FREE to all participants. Books in Motion has been generously funded by the Arts Council of Kern County, the Bakersfield Californian Foundation, Golden Queen, and Terra-Gen.
KLC at BCSD Parent Academy
Encouraging parents to read to their children. This workshop will review reading strategies and the importance of reading out loud with children at least 15 minutes per day. Parents will receive a complimentary book which includes interactive worksheets. There will be free raffles of books to build up home libraries.
This program was funded by The Bakersfield Californian Foundation.
Schools Served
Fremont Horace Mann Jefferson
Pauly Pioneer Roosevelt
Thorner
Encouraging parents to read to their children. This workshop will review reading strategies and the importance of reading out loud with children at least 15 minutes per day. Parents will receive a complimentary book which includes interactive worksheets. There will be free raffles of books to build up home libraries.
This program was funded by The Bakersfield Californian Foundation.
Schools Served
Fremont Horace Mann Jefferson
Pauly Pioneer Roosevelt
Thorner
GIVE BIG KERN
Kern Literacy Council will be participating in Give Big Kern May 1, 2018! As always Kern Literacy Council welcomes new tutors, new students, donations, and sponsorships!
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