Happy Friday!! Does anyone else feel like January was 100 days long? 🙋🏼‍♀️ Well, we finally made it to the last day of the month! We have lots to share today so grab your Baileys and coffee and let’s get to it.

Today’s brief includes:

• 🔥Burn Notice

• 💰BC Launchpad

• ⚠️Recall … What can it possibly be this time?

• 🏆Grammy Information

• 🎶🥬Weekend Lineup

• 🤾🏼‍♀️Kid Brief - Camp Sign up

• ...and more

Enjoy!

Weather Forecast

Friday - 62°⛅ | Saturday - 68°☀️ | Sunday - 73°☀️

Brief Update…

🔥KCFD Burn Notice

The Kern County Fire Department will begin open burning of hazard reduction fuels at 8am Saturday, depending on weather conditions. A burn permit is required, and burning is only allowed on permissive days. Residents can apply for permits online through the appropriate Air Pollution Control District. For assistance, call 1-877-HAZ-BURN or 661-862-5250. Visit kerncountyfire.org for permit details and an interactive district map.

source: bakersfield.com

💰Bakersfield College Launchpad Program

Bakersfield College's Launchpad Program received a $1 million grant from the city to support local entrepreneurs. Since 2023, the program has helped hundreds of small businesses with resources, coaching, and funding. The 2.0 Entrepreneur Program starts February 3, 2025. Previous recipients, like Fur and Feathers Luxury Pet Resort, credit the program for their success.

source: turnto23.com

⚠️Parents!!⚠️ Milk Recall 🥛

Horizon Organic has recalled over 19,000 cases of its shelf-stable whole milk (8oz, 12-pack) due to potential premature spoilage caused by heat damage during processing. The recall affects products sold in Arizona, California, and Nevada with best-by dates of March 3–7, 2025. This is a Class II recall, meaning health risks are minimal.

for more information: news.yahoo.com

🎶2025 Grammy Awards: What You Need to Know!

Get ready for music’s biggest night! The 67th Annual Grammy Awards air Sunday, Feb. 2, at 5pm on CBS and Paramount+. Hosted by Trevor Noah, the night will feature performances from Billie Eilish, Shakira, Charli XCX, and more!

This year, the Recording Academy is focusing on wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles, with major record labels canceling pre-Grammy events to support rebuilding. Beyoncé leads nominations with 11 nods, followed by Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar. Don’t miss the red-carpet live stream on APNews.com & YouTube!

This Weekend!🥳

🎤Live Music🎶

Friday, 1/31

• The Habbits - Wikis at 8:30pm

• Canyon River Band - Chuys on Rosedale at 7pm

Saturday, 2/1

• Funkalotapus with DJ D.Cross - Chuys on Rosedale at 7pm

• Joe Peters and the All-Cash Band - Pour House; doors 7pm

• Live Music - The Botanist

🥬Farmer’s Markets🧺

Saturday, 2/1

• F Street Farmers Market - 7:45am-12pm

• Riverlakes Farmers Market - 9am-1pm

Sunday, 2/2

• Haggin Oaks Farmers Market - 9am-12pm

📖Reminder for Book Lovers

Cozy Book Club happening Saturday, 2/1, at Jerry’s Pizza. Read among other book lovers while eating and drinking. The best kind of weekend plan!

❣️Galentine’s Day Lineup❣️

• Candle Party - 2/4 - Wine Me Up

• Girls Night Food Class - 2/6 - The Collective

• Cookie Decorating - 2/10 - Wine Me Up

• Wine Glass Paint Night - 2/11 - Wine Me Up

• Girly Pop Gathering - 2/13 - Jerry’s Pizza (7pm-close)

• Galentine’s Craft Night - 2/13 - The Padre Hotel

• Downtown Bar Hop - 2/13 - Participating Locations

• Mini Cupcake/Wine Pairing - 2/13 & 2/14 - Wine Me Up

• Whitney & Wine Night - 2/15 - BottleShock Wine & Brew (1pm-5pm $5adv or $10 at the door)

  • Trivia, Karaoke, Bingo, plus food and drinks

Plan for Valentine’s Day

• Valentine’s Day Market - 2/8 - Southwest Market/Stockdale High School (5pm-9pm)

• Wine & Dine - 2/14 - The Padre Hotel

• Date Night - 2/14 - TLO - live music, interactive stations, and wine (4-8pm; reservations recommended)

• Under the Stars - 2/15 - The Padre Hotel

• Brunch for Lovers - 2/16 - The Padre Hotel

Kid Brief

i9 Sports has opened signups for their Nike Kids Camp, running from April 14-18! Young athletes will have a blast playing soccer, basketball, and flag football while making new friends. Register by March 14 to save $25! Final registration closes on March 28—don’t miss out!

source: @i9sports372

Events

• 2/1 - Youth Jersey Giveaway at the Condors Game

  • first 2,00 kids (12 & under) get an Olivier Rodrigue replica jersey

• 2/8 - Trout Derby at the River Walk (6am-12pm)

• 2/11 - Mom & Daughter Night at Jerry’s Pizza (RSVP only; $10; 6pm)

• 2/14 - Kids Paint Workshop (Limited space; $18 per child; 11am)

• 2/14 - Harlem Globetrotters at Mechanics Bank Arena

Future Events

• The Cozy Book Club - 2/1 - Jerry’s Pizza (starting at 10am)

• Super Bowl Sunday - 2/9

• Coffee Run - 2/15 - Park at River Walk

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

• 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

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

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