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The Bakersfield Brief! Everything you need to know, Briefly!

November 27, 2024

Good morning, Bakersfield! This is The Bakersfield Brief bringing you brief updates from around town. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, this article highlights essential tips and items to help you prepare.

Today’s brief includes:

  • ✈️🚄🚗Holiday Travel

  • 🍳Proper Disposal of Cooking Grease

  • 🦃Thanksgiving Brief - Parade, Sports, and more

  • 📆 Upcoming Events

Enjoy!

Weather Forecast

Wednesday - 58°☁️ | 🦃Thursday - 58°☁️ | Friday - 57°

Brief Update…

Thanksgiving Holiday Travel

Thanksgiving travel is in full swing, with nearly 80 million people expected to travel, surpassing last year’s record. If traveling by plane, it is advised to arrive at least two hours early. The TSA anticipates screening 18 million passengers through Monday. If traveling by car today, the best time to get on the road is before 10am. Good luck to all the travelers and be safe out there.

source: katu.com and yahoo.com

How to Dispose of Cooking Oil Grease

Bakersfield residents can dispose of used cooking oil and grease for free year-round at three locations: Wastewater Treatment Plant 3, North of the River Sanitary District, and Kern UCO. Drop-offs are accepted Monday through Friday, 8am to 3pm, excluding holidays. Oil must be sealed in containers. Improper disposal in drains can cause costly clogs and damage. This service, once limited to the holiday season, is now available anytime to help prevent pipe backups.

Did you know?

The day after Thanksgiving, often referred to as "Black Friday," is the busiest time of the year for plumbers nationwide. The surge in household plumbing issues is attributed to the increased number of family members gathering in homes, combined with improper disposal of food waste and other items. Common culprits include grease, turkey bones, and starchy leftovers like potato peels, which can clog drains and strain septic systems. Plumbers advise homeowners to take precautions to avoid costly repairs.

Thanksgiving Day Breakdown

8th Annual Turkey Day Run

Need a good run before Thanksgiving dinner? River Walk Park is hosting their annual Turkey Day Run where you can get a Thanksgiving theme shirt, turkey medallion, and donuts after the race. Sign up for the 5k or 1 mile walk/run.

  • 7am late packet pickup

  • 7:45pm Costume, gobble contest and spirit award

  • 8am Race starts

Thanksgiving Day Parade

The 98th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade airs live on Thursday, November 28, from 8:30am to noon on NBC and Peacock. This year's event, the largest yet, features over 5,000 volunteers, 17 character balloons, 22 floats, 15 novelty balloons, 11 marching bands, and performances by top music stars, culminating in Santa Claus's arrival. The parade runs from Manhattan’s Upper West Side to Macy’s Herald Square. An encore presentation will air at 2pm on NBC.

source: nbc.com

National Dog Show

The 2024 National Dog Show airs on NBC and Peacock at 12pm local time, following the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Hosted by John O’Hurley and David Frei, this iconic event, held annually since 1933 by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia, features 1,940 purebred dogs across 205 breeds competing for "Best in Show." Judging evaluates how well each dog meets breed standards. The top prize includes a ribbon and $20,000. The show is streamed on Peacock and NBC Sports platforms.

Football: Thursday NFL Lineup

  • 9:30pm - Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions - CBS/Paramount

  • 1:30pm - New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys - FOX

  • 5:20pm - Miami Dolphins vs. Green Bay Packers - NBC

Last-minute items to bring as a guest

  1. Flowers in a vase

  2. Box of chocolates

  3. Holiday drink mix or wine

    1. Check out this video on KGET with TLO Winery about which wines pair best with your Thanksgiving dinner.

  4. Easy app

Easy Appetizer Ideas

After your thanksgiving feast, head downtown for a night out and karaoke. Roosters will be opening their doors at 7pm with karaoke starting at 9m.

Teddy Bear Toss - Get your tickets

The Annual Teddy Bear Toss at the Bakersfield Condors game is this Saturday, 11/30! Bring a teddy bear or stuffed animal to toss on the rink! The bears are then donated to the United Way of Central Eastern California to be then donated to a variety of charities for children in need. A fun night to enjoy with family and friends!

Events

Let us know about events coming up!

Kid Brief

🌸Moana 2 is in theaters!!🌸

  • Meet Santa - 11/29-11/30 - The Bakersfield Christmas Market (Hobby Lobby Parking lot

    • 11/29 - 5-7pm

    • 11/30 - 12-3pm

Sports

Scoreboard

Monday Night Football (NFL):

  • Baltimore Ravens defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 30 to 23

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Future Holiday Reminders

  • TOMORROW is Thanksgiving

  • 28 Days until Christmas

Thanksgiving Holiday Poll

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