It’s Friday and the LAST day of February! March is a day away with some clouds and rain in sight. For now, let’s enjoy a sunny Friday.

Today’s brief includes:

• 🚨Budget Cuts Update

• 🍻New Restaurant

• 🍞Pyrenees Bread

• 🌱Plant-Based in Bakersfield

• 🎉This Weekend’s Lineup

• 🍟Check out what’s free today!

• 🗓️ Future Events

• ...and more

Enjoy!

Weather Forecast

Friday - 79°☀️ | Saturday - 78°☀️ | Sunday - 69°🌧️

Brief Update…

Budget Cuts - UPDATE!🚨

The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) considered eliminating its High-Functioning Autism Program, sparking concerns among parents and educators. The proposal included laying off 23 teachers and integrating students into general education. Parents passionately opposed the resolution, sharing personal stories about their children's progress. The board ultimately rejected the proposal, unanimously voting to keep the program after hearing the community's concerns. BCSD emphasized the need for better communication with parents and staff, ensuring continued support for students and job security for teachers.

source: turnto23.com

🍽️New Restaurant!!🍻

Headquarters Bar & Eatery is new to Bakersfield!! This restaurant offers brunch, lunch, and dinner options along with large TVs and yummy cocktails and beers. The menu options look amazing, and the happy hour looks on point. Head on down to 3015 Calloway Dr.!

Check out HQ’s Instagram

🥖Pyrenees French Bread to Stop Deliveries🚚

Pyrenees French Bakery Inc. will stop delivering bread to stores and markets due to rising costs but will continue baking daily. Customers can place pickup orders at the bakery. Some local retailers, like Sully’s, will still carry the bread. The company hopes restructuring will ensure its long-term survival. Many locals expressed disappointment but pledged support. The bakery remains optimistic about resuming deliveries in the future.

source: bakersfield.com

🌱Plant-Based Living in Bakersfield🍴

Jamillah Omar, owner of Happy Sweet Life Foods, promotes plant-based living in Bakersfield. Inspired by health concerns during pregnancy, she shares nutritious, affordable vegan meals through local events like cooking demos. Omar highlights the accessibility of fresh produce and the variety of plant-based proteins, aiming to educate and empower the community. Her mission is to make healthy eating enjoyable and accessible for all.

Check out the website: Happy Sweet Life Foods

source: bakersfieldnow.com

🎉This Weekend

Friday, 2/28

🍟Free Fries Friday at McDonald’s - enjoy your free medium fries on any $1+ purchase (only in the app - participating locations)

Live Music

• Michael Peters at McGarrys 3:30pm to 6:30pm

• Ben Purdy at Temblor Brewing Co. at 6:30pm

Saturday, 3/1

• Girl Girl Girl Street Fair - Jerry’s Pizza

  • Calling all Girl businesses! Come together for a vendor street fair!

Sunday, 3/2

• National Egg McMuffin Day - enjoy McDonald’s deal of $1 for an Egg McMuffin today! (Don’t get too full - National Pancake Day is coming soon)

• Mardi Gras Brunch at Jerry’s Pizza starting at 10am

Events

• Marvel Trivia - 3/5 - Chuy’s Baja Grill (at 7pm)

  • Test your superhero knowledge, battle it out with fellow fans, and maybe even win some epic prizes!!

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

• St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl - 3/15 - Riley’s Tavern Downtown

• St. Patrick’s Themed Candle Party - 3/15 - Wine Me Up

• Chicago the Musical - 3/17 - Mechanics Bank Theater

• AKC Dog Show - 3/27-3/30 - KC Fairgrounds

• Bakersfield Marathon - 3/30 - Kern County Museum

• Haggard Boxcar Music Festival - 4/5 - KC Museum

• Mac & Cheese Fest - 4/19 - Location TBD

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

• Luke Bryan - 5/17 - Sillect Farms in Shafter

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

• Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Comedy Show - 6/20 - Fox Theater

• Nick Swardson: Toilet Head - 10/11 - The Fox Theater

Kid Brief

Saturday 3/1

• Family Day at the Museum - Buena Vista Museum of Natural History (10am-4pm)

• Kids Vendor Fest at Jerry's Pizza & Pub

Future Events

• 3/8 - Bluey Night at the Condors Game 

• 3/11 - Toddlers & Tulips at Jerry’s Pizza & Pub (at 11am)

• Fun-filled art workshop to let your imagination soar

• 3/13 - Moms Night Out – Belcourt Village

• 4/12 - Monster Truck Wars - KC Fairgrounds

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