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October 29, 2008 |
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More Than 250 People Walk For Cancer |
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Storty & Photos by Jean Paul LeBlanc |
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Saturday, October 25, was the 6th Annual Cancer Walk in California City and like past years, the event was a success. More than 250 people registered to participate in this activity designed to raise funds for East Kern cancer patients and their families. The East Kern Healthcare District helps every year numerous cancer patients by donating extra monetary help for those who are in the need. The walk is a fun slow pace around the local Tiera del Sol golf course, starting and ending at Central Park. East Kern Healthcare District thanks all their generous sponsors and participants; especially California City Community Club and Edwards Federal Credit Union. |
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October 15, 2008 |
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Samantha Deges Wins Logo Design For Cancer Walk |
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Story & Photos by Jean Paul LeBlanc |
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The East Kern Cancer Walk committee chose the winner of the logo design for the 6th Annual Cancer Walk event that will take place at California City Central Park on Saturday, October 25.
The winner is Samantha Deges, 12 years old, who created the logo above. Samantha was inspired by a family member’s fight with cancer and included in the logo all the different forms of cancer and the colors that represent them internationally. She received the first T-Shirt printed with her logo and a U.S. saving bond of $50.00. The T-Shirt will be on sale during the Cancer Walk on the 25th and Samantha will be there to autograph them if people want.
Beth Boone, accounting manager for Edwards Federal Credit Union, was at the meeting to remit a $500.00 donation to the cancer fund. Mike Edmiston, Community Club President, and Mary Edmiston, Treasurer, also presented the Club’s $500.00 donation. All the funds accumulated for and during this event are used to help cancer patients and their families here in California City. Shirley Heathman presides the ancer Walk committee and can be reached at: sheathman0808@verizon.net |
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October 14, 2008 |
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AltaOne Delivers $800 Check To Optimists |
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Alverdia McMillin of AltaOne Federal Credit Union delivered a check in the amount of $800.00 to the California City Optimist Club during their Installation Dinner Monday Night at Wimpy’s. The generous donation was the result of proceeds from the summer “ Skip-a-Pay” program where AltaOne members are offered to skip payments in the summer and during the Holiday Season for a fee. Portion of these fees goes to local organizations of the branch’s choice. AltaOne and their representative, Alverdia McMillin, have always supported California City non-profit organizations and donated countless times to different programs to help the youth of our city. Ed Waldheim, who has been installed President for a second term, accepted the donation. Thank you AltaOne. |
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Story & Photo by Jean Paul LeBlanc |
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October 1, 2008 |
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California City Renaissance Festival Expects Thousands Of Visitors |
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Press Release by Pierre A. Kandorfer, Ph.D. |
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Last October, it turned out to be one of the most popular open-air family events of the High Desert. This year, the organizers spare no efforts to repeat their success. Preparations for the most anticipated outdoor event of the Greater Antelope Valley are in full swing. The Renaissance Festival is going to take place on the 3rd October weekend (18th and 19th October) in California City’s popular Central Park.
The elaborate show intends to portray 16th century England. Dozens of popular groups from all over California – from comedy magic to belly dancers – are planned to perform at the event. This year, they intend to feature a historical recreation of Queen Elizabeth’s coronation. The “Guilde of Sainte Marie”, joined and supported by the “House of Tudor”, returns this years with their Court of Elizabeth I.
“It is important to understand history,” says John Blum, the entertainment coordinator of the festival. The Guilde is a non-profit historical reenactment society with members throughout Southern California, offering classes in renaissance dance, costumes, music and lifestyle.
In addition to dozens of shows, the 6th annual Renaissance Festival in California City intends offer an abundance of hearty food, drinks and unique merchandise. “There will be something for anybody,” California City’s Parks and Recreation Department head Michele Hornback points out, “especially for children of all ages.
”The California City Arts Commission, the California City EDC and the California City Parks and Recreation Department, assisted by the Kern County Board of Trade, organize the event. The gates will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Regular admission is $3 and just $2 for people who bring some canned food to be donated to the local food bank.
Tickets to the Queen’s Banquet are available in pre-sale for $25 per person. The banquet will be served in three courses with four to five dishes each. In keeping with Elizabeth’s coronation, this year’s banquet will be themed “St. George and the Dragon” after St. George, the patron and saint of England.
Additional information is available by calling Michele Hornback at (760) 373-3530 or via email at parksandrec@ccis.com. Specific information also can be found on CalCityRenFair.org and GuildeofSainteMarie.org. |
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