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Supporting students has taken on a new meaning throughout the pandemic. Although 2021 begins with optimism ...

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Parents have many different reasons for sending their children to private schools. Switching from public ...

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As 2020 drew to a close, we all stared with a wary, but hopeful gaze toward the new year. What will ...

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Bank of America Names Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County as Neighborhood Champion

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Bank of America recently named the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County as a Neighborhood Champion ...

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Take a Trip to the Moon With the Artemis Moon Pod Essay Contest

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Take remote learning a little further – as in 250,000 miles further. NASA collaborated with Future ...

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Hello Happy Mama: Does Your School House Rock?

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Hello Mama! Do you remember the educational show “Schoolhouse Rock” that aired on Saturday ...

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Fostering creativity may be less complicated than it seems, with nature and technology as unique options ...

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Local Enrichment Ideas

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Whether it's music lessons, dance, or just socialization, Kern County has lots of great enrichment ...

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Why Music Education Matters

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Music plays an important role in our lives. Whether we’re strumming along to our favorite song, ...

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Donate Back to School Supplies at Boys and Girls Clubs of Kern County

Aug 01 2020

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Kern County wants your back to school supply donations to help ...

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Bank of America Connects Bakersfield Youth to Workforce Success Through Paid Virtual Summer Internship Program

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Bank of America recently selected a Bakersfield high school junior and a senior to participate ...

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Dear Reader: Happy New Year!

Jan 01 2021

This time last year I had all kinds of plans and resolutions, but now as I hang the 2021 calendar on ...

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When you’ve got kids, you know that social interaction is a huge deal! From preschool playdates ...

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Humor@Home: Creative Minds, Incomprehensible Chaos

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How to be a Fitness Role Model for Your Kids

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As we all know, being a parent is the most important job in the world. Our children look up to us for ...

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Readers Respond: Your Plans to Make 2021 a Better Year

Jan 01 2021

The year 2020 was unlike any other for so many families in our community. We are choosing to begin ...

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January 10 is National Cut Your Energy Costs Day

Jan 01 2021

Look around your home to see where you can make changes. Start by plugging small appliances - computers, ...

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11 Ways to Make This Holiday Season Shine With Joy, Peace, and Family Memories

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2020 has been an unconventional year. Whether you take comfort in the familiar or want to do something ...

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Hello Happy Mama: Do You See What I See?

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Hello Mama! We finally made it to the last month of 2020. Can I get an “Amen” from the ...

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Dec 01 2020

To the Makers of Things: Can you please stop making things? While I do appreciate the abundance of Stuff ...