Good morning and happy Friday! This month is going fast and furious! Be sure to check out the local shops to finish up your holiday shopping!

Today’s brief includes:

• 🥤Recall on Stanley Cups

• 🎬 Christmas Poll - Results

• 🍻New Business Alert

• 🧦Fun Fact Friday

• 📆 Upcoming Events

• 🎁Best White Elephant Gifts

Enjoy!

Weather Forecast

Friday - 59°☀️ | Saturday - 67°🌦️ | Sunday - 56°☀️

Brief Update…

Stanley Cup Recall

Stanley is recalling 2.6 million Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs due to lid defects causing burns. Sold from 2016 to 2024, the mugs cost $20–$50 and were available at major retailers. Consumers reported 91 incidents, including 38 burns. Stanley advises users to stop using the mugs and request a free replacement lid via their recall website or hotline.

source: cbsnews.com

Student Pitches Proposal to City Council

Eighth-grader Valentina Gutierrez convinced the Bakersfield City Council to support her tree canopy proposal to improve air quality and combat climate change. Highlighting the environmental and community benefits of trees, she plans to start planting in southwest Bakersfield. Inspired by her family and teacher, her initiative emphasizes the importance of investing in the environment for future generations.

source: turnto23.com

Christmas Movie Poll

What is your favorite Christmas movie? A Christmas Story, Elf, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, or Home Alone.

42.86% of voters said Home Alone!

That was a close race with National Lampoon in second place!

New Business Alert

Barrel House Brewery, originally from San Luis Obispo, announced it will close its taproom on December 22 and move to Bakersfield. The brewery cited the need for a larger outdoor space, which its SLO location couldn’t accommodate. While the new Bakersfield location has not been revealed, the brewery is known for its exclusive small-batch beers.

source: kget.com

Christmas at the Padre Hotel

Celebrate Christmas at The Padre Hotel with festive dining options. Enjoy a curated holiday dinner on Christmas Eve from 4–10pm, or a Christmas Day brunch buffet from 10am–4pm in the new Clover Room. Brunch costs $68 per adult and $22 for children 12 and under.

Check out the event and call to make reservations.

Events

• The Nutcracker - 12/13-12/15 - Mechanics Bank Theater (must purchase tickets)

• Second Saturday Holiday Pop up - 12/14 - 2819 F St. (9am-3pm; Santa 11am-2pm)

• Meet Santa – 12/14 – Café Smitten downtown (10am)

• NOR’s Christmas Parade - 12/14 - N. Chester (10am)

• Ugly Sweater Market - 12/14 - Stockdale High School (5:30pm-9:30pm; ugliest sweater wins a prize)

• Sip & Shop – 12/14 – TLO Winery (12pm-5pm)

• Cirque Dream Holidaze - 12/16 - Mechanics Bank Theater (must purchase tickets)

• Christmas in the Alley - 12/20 - Jerry’s Pizza (6pm-8:30pm)

• 1st Annual Christmas Pajama Takeover - 12/21 - Downtown Bakersfield

• 6th Annual Jingle Bells Run - 12/21 - RiverWalk (benefits Toys for Tots)

• Bako Market - 12/21 - 1001 Truxtun Ave. (10am-3pm)

• Christmas Cookie Crawl - 12/21 - participating locations downtown (1pm-4pm; tickets are limited)

• Christmas Grinch Market - 12/21 - Stockdale High School (5:30pm-9:30pm)

Christmas Events All Month

• CALM Holiday Lights - all month - CALM (purchase tickets)

• Bakersfield Christmas Town - all month - Kern County Fairgrounds (admission fee)

• Family Holiday Skate - all month - Valley Children’s Ice Center
  

2025:

• Boots in the Park - 3/7/25 - Bakersfield Sports Village

• Bakersfield Marathon - 3/30/25 - Kern County Museum

• Mud Factor - 4/26/25 - Kern County Raceway Park

• Lightning in a Bottle - 5/21-5/25 - Buena Vista Lake

Let us know about events coming up!

Kid Brief

• Junior Gardners - 12/14 - Jerry’s Pizza

• Santa - 12/7 & 12/14 - Frosty’s Forest (12pm-2pm; Brimhall/Coffee)

• The Polar Express - 12/16 - The Fox Theater

• Santa Letters Express - 12/2-12/16 -Riverlakes Community Center (and other participating locations)

  • Write and send a letter to Santa and receive a letter back

• Santa Home Visits - 12/2-12/19 - call to book

🎶 Fun Fact Friday 🎶

The most popular Christmas song is "Silent Night," with over 733 recorded versions since 1978.

Sports

Scoreboard

Thursday Night Football (NFL):

• Los Angeles Rams defeated San Francisco 49ers 12 to 6

  • Fun Fact: They have played each other 153 times, and this is the first instance no touchdown was scored.

Best White Elephant Gift Ideas

For all budgets

• Best White Elephant Gift Idea Overall: “From Crook To Cook” (Snoop Dog’s Cookbook)

• Funny White Elephant Gift Idea: Tortilla Throw Blanket

• Gag White Elephant Gift Idea: Funny Embroidered Toilet Paper

• Useful White Elephant Gift Idea: Apple AirTag

• Office White Elephant Gift Idea: Yeti Rambler Mug

• Unique White Elephant Gift Idea: Wine Lock Puzzle

• Adult White Elephant Gift Idea: Original Wine Condoms

• Cozy White Elephant Gift Idea: Ugly Christmas Sweater Slippers

• Foodie White Elephant Gift Idea: Nostalgia Deluxe S’mores Maker

• White Elephant Gift Idea For Game Lovers: Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza

source: forbes.com

Future Holiday Reminders

• 12 Days until Christmas

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