Isabella Lake Fishing Derby to be held April 4-6
The Isabella Lake Fishing Derby attracts thousands of anglers from all over to try to catch the tagged trout worth $10,000. This year, however, there will be ten $10,000 trout! And, in addition, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the derby, there will be a $20,000 trout! And there are multitudes of other prizes, including cash awards for 1,000 other tagged fish. You must be pre-registered to be able to win. The derby is put on by the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce with major help from the Kern River Valley Fish and Habitat Club and many national sponsors. Also, new this year is a 50/50 raffle to benefit the Kern River Valley Youth Center. Call Dave at 376-4430 about the raffle. For derby information, go to http://derby.kernrivervalley.com/ or call the chamber at (760) 379-5236.
SPA holds Saturday Evening Concert April 4 at Cerro Coso
On Saturday April 4 there will be a Saturday Evening Concert, presented by Sierra Performing Arts. Featured will be Russian piano music performed by Helen Smoot, pianist, with Allison Stutsman, soprano. Cerro Coso College, room G, 7 p.m. This will be a special scholarship concert. Admission $10.
April 16 public lands workshop announced by BLM
For those interested in the future of public lands in this area, there is a special meeting being held by the Bureau of Land Management. The BLM’s workshop is for local community leaders who want to explore the issue of the changing local economy and its relationship to public lands. The workshop is Thursday, April 16, 2-4:30 p.m., at the Lake Isabella Veterans Hall/Senior Center, 6405 lake Isabella Blvd. For further information on socioeconomic workshops or the resource management planning process, contact Nora DeDios at (661) 391-6067 or
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South Fork School Spring Arts Festival held April 18
The second annual South Fork School Spring Arts Festival will again be held at South Fork Middle School on Saturday, April 18. The show is open to the public, and prizes of art materials will be offered to the students. Adult artists are asked to donate any money from sales back to the program. Artists are being sought. For full information, call Ruth Carroll at (760) 378-1300 or (760) 378-2211, leave a message and the call will be returned.
American Red Cross CPR class taught by CERT April 18
This class has been moved to May 16. (See entry.)
Cerro Coso to present writing workshop on April 18
“Selecting and writing for scholarships and grants” is the name of the all-day accredited class to be held at Cerro Coso Lake Isabella on April 18 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Register in person or call (760) 379-5501. Fee is $10.
Kern River Festival whitewater races put on April 18-19
The Kern River Festival has been going on since the 1960s and features races by kayaks and rafts on the mighty Kern River in Kernville. It’s fun to watch, but you can participate as well. It is put on by the Kern Valley River Council. For more information, visit http://www.kernfestival.org/ or call (818) 340-3083.
Solar energy seminar April 23 at Cerro Coso
For those interested in “going solar,” on April 23, Southern California Edison will hold a 90-minute seminar about solar energy at Cerro Coso College in Lake Isabella. Californians are being offered incentives through the Solar Initiative program. Attendees will learn about solar energy basics, the benefits of installing a solar energy system, tax credits and other financial models that can help reduce upfront costs, and financial incentives through the solar program. The session will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Cerro Coso Community College, Room 6 - Second Floor, 5520 Lake Isabella Blvd. (Vons Plaza).
Prayer Breakfast at South Fork Woman’s Club April 20
There will be a Prayer Breakfast at the South Fork Woman’s Club in Weldon on April 20 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $7. Pastors from al over the Kern Valley will be honoring our loved ones, members and friends. Please bring fresh flowers.
Spring Nature Festival springing up April 29-May 5
The Kern River Valley’s Spring Nature Festival celebrates the vibrant Kern River Valley and its beautiful flora and fauna (that’s plant life and animal life.) The Kern River Preserve in Weldon hosts numerous free events including bird walks, bird banding and information booths and exhibits located in the large, shaded front yard of Preserve Headquarters. All day, fee, birding and natural history field trips with expert leaders are offered. For more information, see http://kern.audubon.org/
Sirretta Street Sale in Kernville May 2 is street-long yard sale
Ever heard of a yard sale that is being held by 50 houses on a street at the same time? Visit Sirretta Street in Kernville May the 9th for a real treat. Bring a little red wagon to carry your purchases.
Trout Festival to be held May 2 at Kernville Fish Hatchery
The Friends of the Hatchery will put on their annual Trout Festival on May 2 at the Kernville Fish Hatchery on Sierra Way at the north end of town. There will be refreshments, casting lessons, fish feeding, booths and more.
Rotary Club Car Show to be put on in Kernville May 9
The Rotary Club of the Kern River Valley will put on their 10th annual classic car show on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park in Kernville. The show is open to all 1975 or older cars, trucks, street rods or custom cars. Enjoy ‘50s and ‘60s music, a chili cookoff, a pet parade, a giant raffle, and much more. Call (760) 378-3888 for information.
Rotary’s Kernville Art Walk to be held May 9
There will be a Kernville Art Walk on the streets of Kernville held during the Rotary Club’s Car Show on May 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Nancy Walker at Kernville Antiques and Gifts, (760) 376-2239 or (760) 376-2676.
History Days festival to be held May 15-17 in Kernville
Want to know more about the incredible history of this area? Then History Days is for you. The 13th annual festival will be held at the Kern Valley Museum in Kernville on May 15, and 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be exhibits, demonstrations, live entertainment, door prizes, refreshments and much more. History Days is put on by the Kern River Valley Historical Society. Call the museum at (760) 376-6683 for more information.
CERT emergency team reschedules CPR class for May 16
The CPR class that was being offered by the KRV CERT group scheduled for April 18 has been rescheduled due to the instructor being called out of town. The CPR class is now set for May 16 from 9am to 1pm at the Youth Center in Lake Isabella. Everyone who has signed up for the class please call Tom Klein at (760) 379-2797 and re-register for the May 16 class.
Kern Valley Follies talent auditions May 16 and 23
Do you have talent? Then come be a part of the first-ever Follies show in the Kern River Valley. Singers, dancers, comics, bands and variety acts are being sought. Auditions will be held Saturday, May 16 and Saturday, May 23, both at 11 a.m., at the Reel Cinema Theater in Wofford Heights. The show will be held in August. To RSVP, please call Frank at (310) 989-0325 or Mandy from the theater, (760) 379-7903.
Havilah Days a real small-town celebration of its history May 23
Havilah was the county seat in the 1860s when it was a gold mining town, but today there is nothing left but a few private homes and a small courtyard with replicas of the old schoolhouse and courthouse. The residents there will celebrate the old days on Saturday, May 23. Come join the fun. (661) 867-2552.
KRV Art Association’s Spring Show on Memorial Day Weekend
The Kern River Valley Art Association has been holding an art show every spring and fall for 48 years. The show will be held in Kernville’s Circle Park in a beautiful mountain setting on Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-25, starting at 9 a.m. each morning. Vendors, please submit an application to the Art Association to join in. For more information, call Judy at (760) 378-4109.
Information for most items from the Kernville Chamber of Commerce. To include your event in the Kern River Courier Calendar, just submit the information to the Courier (our addresses are on page 2) by Tuesday for Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and admission price, if any, must be listed.
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