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Shopping
Hello all! Just wanted to show you a sneek peek of the new ad that will be featured in the Holiday gift guide!  Be on the look out and hope to see you all at Ellie Jayes!!!  
Posted by elliejayesbabyboutque - Wed Nov 19, 2008 22:18:21 PST -- 0 comments

Shopping
Thirty vendors and crafters are needed for the All I want for Christmas event. The Bazaar will be held Nov. 15 from 9 to 6p.m. and Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 6...
Posted by DoulaMarsha - Tue Oct 28, 2008 07:46:06 PDT -- 0 comments

Home Schooling
American Kids Sports Center SW Now Offers A Class For Home School Students! This class is great for all Home School students who want something fun and active to do.  This class is American Kids version of a P.E. Class.  Kids...
Posted by AmericanKids - Fri Oct 24, 2008 15:25:38 PDT -- 0 comments

Parties and Celebrations
 American Kids Sports is hosting a Parent Night Out! LOCATION: American Kids SW 4401 Ride St. (behind 24hr Fitness on White Ln. &...
Posted by AmericanKids - Thu Oct 9, 2008 11:49:46 PDT -- 0 comments

Sports
American Kids Sports Center is proud to Announce Beginning to Intermediate Performance Cheer in the SW Location! Sign-up Today! *LOW COST *Tuition Only- NO EXTRA Fees *Perfect for all beginners Starts now and ends May...
Posted by AmericanKids - Mon Oct 6, 2008 12:46:01 PDT -- 0 comments

Sports
American Kids Sports Center is proud to Announce Beginning to Intermediate Performance Cheer in the SW Location! Sign-up Today! *LOW COST *Tuition Only- NO EXTRA Fees *Perfect for all beginners Starts now and ends May...
Posted by AmericanKids - Mon Oct 6, 2008 12:44:49 PDT -- 0 comments

Sports
American Kids Sports Center is proud to Announce Beginning to Intermediate Performance Cheer in the SW Location! Sign-up Today! *LOW COST *Tuition Only- NO EXTRA Fees *Perfect for all beginners Starts now and ends May...
Posted by AmericanKids - Mon Oct 6, 2008 12:40:28 PDT -- 0 comments

Parenting and Family Life
What mom among us is not contemplating when to weed through closets and drawers eliminating the warm weather shorts and tank tops only to replace them with jeans, long sleeve shirts, coats and hoodies from the attic storage tubs. ...
Posted by jjoy77 - Sun Oct 5, 2008 22:56:26 PDT -- 1 comment

Fun Things to Do
October means one thing: Boo! That’s right, Halloween, the holiday that sugarcoats the frightful and makes it fun. And although it doesn’t happen until the end of the month, it’s already here — for those who...
Posted by RaisingBakersfield - Wed Oct 1, 2008 14:06:05 PDT -- 0 comments

Mom Stuff
Only the parents of a picky eater can truly appreciate a story like this. For the first time in nearly four years, I made one dinner last night. Just like those mythical children who slept through the night after just three months of age...
Posted by jsmagmmomma - Fri Sep 5, 2008 09:17:23 PDT -- 0 comments

Parents
Calling all mothers of multiples! If you have been blessed with twins, triplets, or more we are here for you. You are invited to Twins & Multiples Inc. previously Twins Triplets & Co.  We are all there with you, sharing...
Posted by jjoy77 - Mon Sep 1, 2008 19:39:02 PDT -- 0 comments

Elementary School
Getting in Gear: A Back To School Survival Guide     By:      Hussein Hamed, Program Manager             Sylvan Learning Center   ...
Posted by SylvanBakersfield - Thu Aug 28, 2008 14:36:28 PDT -- 0 comments

Activities
I have an eight year old with Aspergers I have been taking him to bakersfield swim club since January. The coach has taught my son more then just how to swim. He has given him life lessons as well!    Bakersfield Swim Club...
Posted by homeschoolmom99 - Wed Aug 27, 2008 13:22:51 PDT -- 0 comments

Activities
  The Kiwanis Club of South Bakersfield, with help from First 5 Kern, the Bakersfield Californian, and FKM, has been busy with preparations for their annual Kid’s Safety Carnival. ...
Posted by linnbrown - Tue Aug 12, 2008 18:19:02 PDT -- 0 comments

Home Schooling
     I am very upset about the introduction in the homeschooling section of Kern Life in today's newspaper. It is very misleading. The public needs to know that homeschooling IS legal in CA. Yes, we are awaiting...
Posted by Mentormom - Sun Jul 27, 2008 16:09:31 PDT -- 0 comments

Sports
Hey guys, GBA is taking registrations for FALL BASEBALL and SOFTBALL for ages 4-16 Boys and Girls…  Deadline is August 15, 2008 to register. Cost is $50 for individuals and $450 if you bring your own team out. We also have...
Posted by mizzmc21 - Tue Jul 22, 2008 14:09:41 PDT -- 0 comments

Mom Stuff
Six years ago, when I was pregnant with my first child, I remember my sister asking me if I had ever heard about MOPS. What? Of course I mop. Does she not think I won’t sanitize my house with a brand new baby?? “NO,...
Posted by lewlum - Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:31:23 PDT -- 2 comments

Parents
If you are like me then you want to lose that baby weight, even more so when you go to put your favorite pair of "skinny jeans" on and they just don't fit like they used to.  I wanted to lose weight but the idea of putting...
Posted by brittmay - Mon Jul 21, 2008 17:52:31 PDT -- 0 comments

Preschool
Welcome to our preschool and child care map for Metro Bakersfield. Please be patient since it may take a minute for the business markers to load. Click on the marker for more information on the business. Also, you can find the...
Posted by RaisingBakersfield - Mon Jul 7, 2008 15:36:09 PDT -- 0 comments

Events
Looking for a new Storytime? This map contains all of the regular local storytimes color-coded by day. If you have a storytime to add, please click on the add button or email us at info@raisingbakersfield.com For all upcoming...
Posted by RaisingBakersfield - Mon Jul 7, 2008 15:35:28 PDT -- 0 comments

Shopping for Kids
Looking for places to buy kids clothes in Bakersfield? This map can help! Red markers are for all chain & big box stores and green markers are for locally-owned businesses. Click the arrows on the upper right hand frame...
Posted by RaisingBakersfield - Mon Jul 7, 2008 15:35:01 PDT -- 0 comments

Childcare
Unfortunately, sex crimes can happen anywhere. Keep yourself and your family safe! Look at the California Registered Sex Offender map for Bakersfield. You can also get more information on local sex offenders on the Bakersfield Police...
Posted by RaisingBakersfield - Mon Jul 7, 2008 15:34:37 PDT -- 0 comments

Parks, Museums, and Attractions
Check out the city of Bakersfield's interactive map of parks & recreation.  You can search by address or map. You can even search for trees! Another map by Btownmaps.com is in beta form, but it is a easier to use!
Posted by RaisingBakersfield - Mon Jul 7, 2008 15:34:06 PDT -- 0 comments

Eating Out
Looking for an inexpensive place to go out to eat with your family? This map shows all of the kids eat free (or virtually free) places locally. These are community submitted deals, so please contact the restaurant first to confirm it is...
Posted by RaisingBakersfield - Mon Jul 7, 2008 15:33:46 PDT -- 0 comments

Fun Things to Do
Find a pool or spray park near you on our interactive map! Click on a numbered pin to find out about a location's amenities, hours, and directions. Are we missing anything or do we need updated information? Let us know!
Posted by RaisingBakersfield - Mon Jul 7, 2008 15:24:48 PDT -- 0 comments

Sports
Bakersfield offers wonderful bike paths and has beautiful city streets perfect for an afternoon ride with your family. Click on the links below to view the safest and most scenic areas to enjoy: Bakersfield Metro Bicycling Map ...
Posted by admin - Thu Jul 3, 2008 08:55:36 PDT -- 0 comments

Parks, Museums, and Attractions
The Kern County Library system has more than two-dozen branches, including the Beale Library (main branch), plus two bookmobiles. The system offers more than 1 million volumes, and also borrows books from other public libraries in the...
Anonymous user - Thu Jul 3, 2008 08:49:50 PDT -- 0 comments

Elementary School
Want to make sure that your kids are getting a great education? Want to know where the public and private schools in Bakersfield are located? Want to know school rankings and test scores? There are a number of online maps and resources...
Anonymous user - Wed Jul 2, 2008 17:28:11 PDT -- 0 comments

Preschool
Bakersfield Parent Nursery is a non-profit, parent participation preschool that has served Bakersfield for over 50 years. We offer a two day program for 2-3 year olds and a three day program for Pre-K students. The tuition ranges from...
Anonymous user - Tue Jun 24, 2008 17:25:06 PDT -- 0 comments

Food
Here are a few places in town where kids eat free with a paid adult (thanks to Christina for the list)   Monday - Buck Owens Crystal Palace, Cactus Valley, Hacienda Grill Tuesday - Baker's Square, Buck Owens Crystal Palace,...
Posted by superha - Sat Jun 14, 2008 01:56:35 PDT -- 2 comments

Camps and Programs
Looking for a Summer Sports Camp for your kids while your at work or running around town? American Kids Sports Center is here to serve you! AKSC offers a variety of activities for your children that are well organized. They are available...
Posted by AmericanKids - Wed May 21, 2008 15:03:09 PDT -- 0 comments

Camps and Programs
All Summer Long Parent Night Out at American has been known to be the most fun your kids will ever have on a Saturday night all Summer (for the least amount of money, too). Activities include gymnastics, group games, tumbling,...
Posted by AmericanKids - Wed May 21, 2008 14:43:38 PDT -- 0 comments

Activities
Drowning is the #2 leading cause of injury-related death in children under the age of 14.  For every child who dies from drowning, five more receive emergency department care for nonfatal submersion injuries.  More than half...
Posted by AmericanKids - Wed May 21, 2008 14:29:20 PDT -- 0 comments

Religion and Beliefs
Christ's Church of the Valley, partnering with Focus on the Family Ministries, will be hosting a live-by-satellite training seminar on the riveting study series, "The Truth Project." "In a recent study, the Barna Research...
Posted by kevinmorrison - Tue May 20, 2008 22:52:32 PDT -- 0 comments

Activities
How many of us get to hold $100,000 in our hands?  What happens to your money when you deposit it in the bank?  How do banks make money when they have to also invest it? Scouts from our Scoutreach program got the chance to ask...
Posted by CarolynZ - Tue May 20, 2008 18:00:57 PDT -- 0 comments

Activities
Now is the time of year when youth activities start to shut down for the summer season, but this won’t happen with the Southern Sierra Council, Boy Scouts of America!   Scouting is alive and strong with several summertime...
Posted by CarolynZ - Tue May 20, 2008 17:58:36 PDT -- 0 comments

Featured
Mom Stuff
On The Red Couch this month are four moms who know all about planning for summer. When the kids are out of school, it takes some creativity to keep them busy.   Cindi Tadej Mother of: Tyler, age 22 Beau, age 18 Jilli, age 16...
Posted by RaisingBakersfield - Sat May 17, 2008 15:08:33 PDT -- 0 comments

Family Stuff
Happy Mother’s Day, Bakersfield: Have we got a present for you! The Bakersfield Californian family of publications has given birth today to its newest Web site, RaisingBakersfield.com, an online community space for local moms and...
Posted by RaisingBakersfield - Sun May 11, 2008 09:50:43 PDT -- 0 comments

Elementary School
Discovery Elementary fourth-grader Rylee Smith, Stockdale Elementary fifth-grader Tiffany Yeh and Endeavour Elementary sixth-grader Andrew Beard emerged as Bank of America Essay and Speech Contest winners among 29 of the best...
Posted by admin - Sat May 10, 2008 10:13:59 PDT -- 0 comments

Vacations
Tara Talnenetz’s 5-year-old son, Dilon, is like a lot of boys his age when he gets in a store. His face lights up at the sight of toys or candy, and he turns puppy dog eyes up to his mother. Talnenetz used to indulge him more, but...
Posted by RaisingBakersfield - Sat May 10, 2008 10:06:29 PDT -- 0 comments

Activities
As a parent, you want your son to grow up to be a self-reliant, dependable, and caring individual. Cub Scouting keeps these outcomes in mind by weaving lifetime values into fun and educational activities designed to assist parents in...
Posted by CarolynZ - Wed May 7, 2008 15:40:04 PDT -- 0 comments

Neighborhoods
 Shepard Mix found us, no tags, looks like she had puppies not to long ago. She was very sad just sitting in front of the house waiting for owner to come back for her. How can people take an living animal and just toss it out...
Posted by TheAvonLady - Tue May 6, 2008 19:44:22 PDT -- 0 comments

Featured
Nutrition
The alarming increase in the number of overweight people has affected children of all ages and socioeconomic groups. Among low income children aged 2 to 5 in California, rates are higher than the national average. Nearly one in five...
Posted by RaisingBakersfield - Tue May 6, 2008 10:30:03 PDT -- 0 comments

Preschool
 Bakersfield City School District State Funded Pre-Kindergarten Pre-Registration Information 2008-09      ...
Posted by RaisingBakersfield - Tue May 6, 2008 09:27:50 PDT -- 0 comments

Parenting and Family Life
In Loving Memory of Jessica Marie Hi, I just wanted to share to the world that our grandaughter was born, and then she went to heaven. God wanted our little angel. She was the prettiest little thing and oh so wanted. This is what is...
Posted by garysmamaD1 - Mon May 5, 2008 21:40:58 PDT -- 0 comments

Preschool
Parent Evelyn Mendez was shocked to learn last week that the bathroom stalls at her 4-year-old daughter's preschool had been permanently removed. That means her daughter, along with the other students, now goes to the bathroom in...
Posted by RaisingBakersfield - Fri May 2, 2008 20:38:39 PDT -- 0 comments

Middle School
This program provides 4th-12th grade students with assistance on homework and standards-based math instruction. Every Tuesday and Wednesday, tutors are available from 3:30-5:30pm. For assistance with a math problem in Bakersfield...
Posted by RaisingBakersfield - Fri May 2, 2008 12:06:00 PDT -- 0 comments

High School
The following teachers were recognized for their dedication and excellence at the 13th annual Teacher of the Year awards night: Elvira Acosta, Garces Memorial High Patrick Arvizu, Arvin High Craig Austin, Centennial High Sandra...
Posted by RaisingBakersfield - Wed Apr 30, 2008 20:11:34 PDT -- 0 comments

Camps and Programs
Summertime and the living sure promises to be easy for greater-Bakersfield kids and their parents during the leisure months this year. That’s because of the lavish local offerings of summer day and overnight camps and other...
Posted by RaisingBakersfield - Tue Apr 29, 2008 21:52:39 PDT -- 0 comments

Religion and Beliefs
Ariella Goldstein loves Passover. It’s a time for her, her twin brother Roy, their parents and other family members to get together, celebrate and “talk about stuff.” And she already knows how the conversation is...
Posted by RaisingBakersfield - Tue Apr 29, 2008 21:51:50 PDT -- 0 comments

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Events
Free Children's Immunizations
  San Joaquin Community Hospital will be offering immunization...
Holiday Lights at CALM
Back for its 6th year in operation, HolidayLights at CALM continues to...
Mommy & Me Yoga
Mondays, 4pm - 5pm, Mommy & Me with Staci. Yoga Space, 1201 24th ...
Pop-In Playtime Pre-K
You and your child are invited to come and play on our giant, soft, fu...
Popcorn Cartoons
Come and watch cartoons at the Holloway-Gonzales Branch, enjoy some fr...
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