Archived Stories
2024
Apr 19th, 2024 -Lamont Boys & Girls Club to host Earth Day fair, screening of ‘The Air We Breathe’
Apr 5th, 2024 -Boys and Girls Club to host Earth Day Fair in Lamont
Mar 13th, 2024 -Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County name Sydney Vanfossen as Youth of the Year
Mar 13th, 2024 -Bakersfield student named Coastal Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Club
Mar 06th, 2024 -To 'Bee' or not to be: Empty Space brings popular musical to fresh venue
Jan 24st, 2024 -Food pantry addresses food insecurity in Weedpatch
2023
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Dec 21st, 2023 -Chevron and the Boys and Girls Club team up
Dec 19th, 2023 -Panda Cares Center of Hope opens at Boys and Girls Clubs
Dec 19th, 2023 -Panda Express and Boys & Girls Club unveil the Panda Cares Center of Hope in Kern County
Dec 1st, 2023 - Boys & Girls Club’s Music Fusion group brings beautiful tunes
Dec 1st, 2023 -17 Days of Christmas Toy Drive starts Friday
Nov 28th, 2023 - Boys and Girls Club of Kern County receives $10K neighborhood grant to benefit disadvantage communities
Nov 1st, 2023 - Community Youth Design the New Layout for Lamont Park : A Project Worth Over 6 Million Dollars
Oct 19th, 2023 -Boys & Girls Club of Kern County Awarded $205,000 from Panda Cares Foundation
Oct 3rd, 2023 - Buffalo Wild Wings, Bakersfield Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern aim to raise over $1M for local, national nonprofits
Aug 28th, 2023 -Niles and Monterey Streets Project: '“If no noise is made, nobody’s going to know that there’s an issue'
Aug 21th, 2023 -After-school, non-school hour enrichment opportunities a the Boys and Girls Clubs
Aug 11th, 2023 -Starting the school year off right
Aug 9th, 2023 -'Our children can achieve anything': Youth pick up school supplies to start off the year
Aug 9th, 2023 -Ford Junior Youth of the Year Program begins
Aug 8th, 2023 -Ford CEO in Bakersfield highlights all-electric F-150
Aug 5th, 2023 -Bakersfield North Rotary’s ‘Back-to-School’ shopping event held at Kohl’s
Jul 17th, 2023 -Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County interns explore STEM careers through fun, interactive activities
Jul 12th, 2023 -Intern Edition: Finish that Lyric!
Jun 27th, 2023 -Boys and Girls Clubs of Kern County holds ‘Supporting Kern, Supporting Kids’ campaign
Jun 26th, 2023 -Kern County Board of Supervisors declare June 26 “Boys and Girls Club Week” in Kern
Jun 20th, 2023 -Boys & Girls Club celebrates its national week
Jun 5th, 2023 -Li & Liao Optometry, Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County Run Summer Philanthropy
​May 26th, 2023 -Kern Boys and Girls Clubs celebrates 2022-23 Youth of the Year
May 1st, 2023 -KDA Creative Corps awards $3.4M in arts grants for Central Valley
Apr 18th, 2023 -Dinner at the Derby returns to the Seven Oaks Country Club
Mar 16th, 2023 -Time to Shine at annual car show
Mar 1st, 2023 -Registration for BGCKC summer jobs program extended to Friday
Feb 25th, 2023 -Kevin Harvick Returns to Native Southern California, Where Future for Racing Remains Unclear
Feb 22th, 2023 -Boys & Girls Clubs registering now for 2023 Career Launch program
Feb 22th, 2023 -School leaders, advocates talk food insecurity
Feb 07th, 2023 -Boys and Girls Clubs of Kern County expands access for children to healthy food
Feb 07th, 2023 -Boys and Girls Clubs of Kern County combat childhood obesity, food insecurity
Jan 30th, 2023 -Teens can get a summer job or internship through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County
Jan 27th, 2023 -Boys & Girls Club to provide job readiness training to local youth
2022
Dec 23rd, 2022 -Bakersfield rookie MLB player, Boys & Girls Club donate toys to children
Dec 21st, 2022 -Children pick out toys donated during KGET’s 17 Days of Christmas toy drive
Dec 14th, 2022 -Hispanic Chamber of Commerce holds toy organization drive
Dec 14th, 2022 -Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce holds toy drive for 2 youth organizations
Dec 12th, 2022 -Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts annual Holiday Reception and toy drive
Dec 12th, 2022 -Hispanic Chamber of Commerce reception will bring together a holiday dream-team for kids
Dec 8th, 2022 -Music Fusion performs Jingle Bells at the Holiday Lights at CALM
Dec 1st, 2022 -The countdown is on for the 17 Days of Christmas toy drive
Nov 28th, 2022 -Giving Tuesday: Make a dent locally in a campaign with millions of participants
Nov 18th, 2022 -Boys & Girls Club Autumn Extravaganza Day Camp returns, November 21-23
Oct 22, 2022 -CARE awards more than $30K in Village Fest proceeds
Oct 20, 2022 -Boys and Girls Clubs to host Lights On Afterschool open house
Sept 1, 2022 - Boys and Girls Clubs Announces Grant from Panda Cares Foundation
Aug 21, 2022 -Boys & Girls Club holding after school programs at 67 locations
Aug 17, 2022 -Boys & Girls Club providing after school program for local kids
Aug 12, 2022 -Boys & Girls Club helps hundreds get ready for back to school
Aug 08, 2022 -PG&E gives check to Boys & Girls Club
Aug 08, 2022 -Boys & Girls Club:'Stuff the Bus' drive accepting donations now through Wednesday, Aug. 10
July 30, 2022 -Finding creative after-school outlets for kids
July 26, 2022 -Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County prepares for back-to-school supply drive
July 20, 2022 -Boys and Girls Club is accepting back to school donations
July 20, 2022 -Boys and Girls clubs honored interns at graduation luncheon
July 7, 2022 -Boys and Girls Club to present vivid musical
July 5, 2022 -Residents line up for community meals
July 5, 2022 - Boys & Girls Clubs hosting free vaccine, booster shot clinic
June 29, 2022 - Local Boys and Girls Club receives $55,000 grant
June 29, 2022 - SoCalGas Brings Vision To Learn to Kern County for First Time
June 27, 2022 - Boys and Girls Club week kicks off with fun for kids
June 11, 2022 - Boys & Girls Clubs offering 'grab and go' meals for kids
May 27, 2022 - Boys & Girls Clubs to host vaccine clinics in June
May 14, 2022 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County music group performs at national conference
Apr 12, 2022 - 'Just be kids' at spring break camp
Apr 5, 2022 - Spring break options abound for kids in Bakersfield
Apr 4, 2022 - The Boys and Girls Club of Kern County is helping kids take center stage
Mar 10, 2022 - Deadline approaches for Boys & Girl Club summer job program
Mar 10, 2022 - Boys & Girls Club seeks teens for Summer Jobs Program
Mar 08, 2022 - Boys and Girls Club of Kern County offering free workforce training for teens
​Feb 28, 2022 - Boys & Girls Club of Kern County host free Covid vaccination clinics
Feb 28, 2022 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County hosting vaccine clinics in March
Feb 21, 2022 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County to host teen summer jobs program
Jan 29, 2022 - Partnerships help Kern’s largest nonprofits persevere during pandemic
Jan 26, 2022 - High school seniors share lessons from the court at the Boys & Girls Club
Jan 20, 2022 - College Corps to pay CSUB students to serve community | News
Jan 05, 2022 - Familiar faces help youngest Kern County residents get vaccinated, one by one
Jan 05, 2022 - Boys and Girls Clubs of Kern County hosting free vaccine clinics this month
Jan 05, 2022 - Economic opportunity, racial equity drive Bank of America's $858,550 in donations to Kern last year
Jan 04, 2022 - Auditions set for Stars’ ‘On Your Feet
2021
Dec 22, 2021 - ’17 Days of Christmas’ toy drive ends with hundreds of toys collected for local children
​​Nov 01, 2021 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinic Thursday
​​Nov 01, 2021 - KGET toy drive kicks off today
​Dec 01, 2021 - Bakersfield Homeless Center named Bank of America's 2021 Neighborhood Champion
​Nov 30, 2021 - Local philanthropist Peggy Darling celebrates 95th birthday with $95K donation to local charities
Nov 27, 2021 - It's better to give than to receive: 10 ways you can help this holiday season
Nov 13, 2021 - 31st annual Beautiful Bakersfield Award winners
Nov 12, 2021 - Boys and Girls Club to host vaccine clinics for children
Nov 12, 2021 - 31st annual Beautiful Bakersfield Awards honors community for giving back — here are the nominees
July 24, 2021 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County continuing ‘grab and go’ meal service
​​July 24, 2021 - Boys & Girls Clubs hold Back2School supply drive
​​July 20, 2021 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County celebrates students who completed summer internship program
​​July 8, 2021 - Bank of America – Bank of America provides $385K to 9 Kern County nonprofits for workforce development
July 7, 2021 - Bank of America gives Kern nonprofits $385,000 to support career opportunities
July 7, 2021 - Bank of America provides $385K to 9 Kern County nonprofits for workforce development
June 29, 2021 - Actos Needed to Produce Film by Local Kids
June 17, 2021 - Edible Schoolyard Kern County offers a unique summer camp opportunity
June 16, 2021 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County holding job fair next week
June 14, 2021 - Boys and Girls Club Summer Day Camp Registration open
June 7, 2021 - Boys and Girls Clubs of Kern County adds site for grab-and-go meals
June 7, 2021 - Learn about summer jobs available through the Boys & Girls Club of Kern County
June 7, 2021 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County adding new location to summer meal service
June 4, 2021 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County looking to hire more than 200 people for new school sites
​May 28, 2021 - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County adds additional location for grab-and-go meal service
May 26, 2021 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County Opening New Meal Service Site in Bakersfield
May 26, 2021 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County hiring After School Program Activity Leaders
May 26, 2021 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County hiring positions in after school program
May 11, 2021 - Boys & Girls Clubs Receives $45K Grant from No Kid Hungry
May 10, 2021 - Boys & Girls Club Receive Over $45K Grant to Help Expand Meal Program.
April 15, 2021 - Support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County at Farm to Tableaux 2021
March 26, 2021 - Zane Smith of the Boys & Girls Club ready to serve, expand post Covid-19 lockdown
March 20, 2021 - Couch's Corner: Teaching Pickleball to Youths in Lamont
March 18, 2021 - Boys & Girls Share Summer Job Opportunities for Teens
March 17, 2021 - Boys & Girls Rolls Out Summer Jobs Program
February 26, 2021 - Highland junior selected as Coastal California Youth of the Year
February 26, 2021 - Highland student selected The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County Youth of the Year
February 11, 2021 - Bank of the Sierra provides COVID-19 funding through grant program
February 9, 2021 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County receive grant from Bank of the Sierra allowing 25 kids to attend
January 29, 2021 - East Bakersfield overpass blooms into message of inspiration for young girls
2020
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December 8, 2020 - BGCKC serving youth during the pandemic
December 1, 2020 - BGCKC Gets $100K from Kohl's Community With Heart Program
December 1, 2020 - Koh's Cares Donates $100,000 to BGCKC
November 30, 2020 - BGCKC gets $100K grant from Kohl’s as part of A Community with Heart program
November 18, 2020 - Boys & Girls Club and Jim Burke Ford Will Hand Out Free Masks
November 17, 2020 - BGCKC to Receive $50K Grant as Neighborhood Champion
November 17, 2020 - BGCKC Handing Out Face Masks Donated by Ford Motor Company
November 16, 2020 - BGCKC to Receive $50K Grant as Neighborhood Champion from Bank of America
November 15, 2020 - Boys & Girls Club is a 'Chameleon' That Gives Members a Sense of Community Normalcy
November 11, 2020 - East Bakersfield Faithful See Bright Spot Emerge at Kentucky Street Groundbreaking
November 2, 2020 - Avenal State Prison Population Gives Back During Pandemic
October 22, 2020 - Buffalo Wild Wings, and local BGC Team Up
October 17, 2020 - BGCKC and Buffalo Wild Wings Partner to Support ALL STARS program
October 6, 2020 - Farm to Table(aux) to Benefit the Boys & Girls Club Happening Friday
October 2, 2020 - Boys & Girls Club Adds Location to Meal Service
October 1, 2020 - Farm to Table(aux) Virtual Event Kicks Off
October 1, 2020 - Farm to Table(aux) Bring Art, Auctions to Comfort of your home
September 28, 2020 - Enjoy art and auctions at Farm to Table(aux)
September 1, 2020 - Calpine Corp. Expands Partnerships and Donations for Local California Food Banks and Org.
August 11, 2020 - BGCKC Distance Learning Program
August 11, 2020 - BGCKC Aims to Help with Childcare Crisis
August 11, 2020 - BGCKC Stockdale Club Meal Service Moves to Suburu Elementary
August 8, 2020 - BGCKC Offering Facilitated Virtual Learning Assistance
August 7, 2020 - BGCKC Offer Combined Weekend Meals for Saturday Pickup
August 2, 2020 - We Need Community Now More than Ever
July 15, 2020 - BGCKC Summer Fun on Sunrise
July 15, 2020 - BGCKC to Holding Virtual Back2School Supply Drive
July 14, 2020 - BGCKC to Launch Virtual Back2School Supply Drive
July 3, 2020 - Parents, Community Find Ways to Keep Kids Active During Worst Summer
July 1, 2020 - BGCKC Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
June 24, 2020 - BGCKC Opens for Summer Camp
June 17, 2020 - BGCKC to Continue Food Service Through August 12
April 28, 2020 - Give Big Kern Seeks Donations for BGCKC
April 16, 2020 - BGCKC Suffers from Theft While Trying to Serve the Hungry
April 2, 2020 - BGCKC Says Someone stole Catalytic Converters
April 2, 2020 - Sempra Energy Awards $50K COVID-19 Hardship Grant to BGCKC
April 2, 2020 - Edible Schoolyard Donating Plants to Community
March 27, 2020 - BGCKC Expand Meal Services as Ground Shifts During Pandemic
March 24, 2020 - Local Non-Profits Lose Support, Profits Amid Pandemic
March 23, 2020 - BGCKC Expand Meal Service to Weekends
March 23, 2020 - Aera Challenges Community to Match it's $100,000 Donation
March 23, 2020 - BGCKC Modify Meal Service Schedule Add Weekend Meal Service
March 18, 2020 - BGCKC to Expand Meal Service for Children Amid COVID-19 Crisis
March 16, 2020 - BGCKC to Extend Hours, Programs as Schools Close Due to Coronavirus
February 18, 2020 - BGCKC Awarded Bank of the Sierra Grant to Assist with After School Programs
January 27, 2020 - BGCKC gets $5K Grant from Rite Aid
January 8, 2020 - Limited Tables left for BGCKC Event with Speaker Cindy McCain
2019
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December 18, 2019 - Thank You for Donating to the 17 Days of Christmas Toy Drive
December 10, 2019 - One Week Left for KGET"s 17 Days of Christmas Toy Drive
December 1, 2019 - Christmas Toy Drive Kicks Off in Kern County
October 3, 2019 - Farm to Tableaux Set to Benefit BGCKC
September 3, 2019 - Ford Jr Youths of the Month Recognized at Local Ceremonies
August 28, 2019 - BGCKC to Hold Annual State of the Club
August 24, 2019 - Big Donation for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County
August 6, 2019 - Kern Back in Business: BGCKC Looking for Activity Leaders
July 18, 2019 - Three More Local Plays Add to Busy Theater Weekend
June 14, 2019 - Farmers market Raises Money for Garden at Lamont Boys & Girls Club
June 14, 2019 - Fresh Produce for a Good Cause
June 4, 2019 - New Boys & Girls Club Opens in Wasco
June 3, 2019 - Boys & Girls Club Serving Breakfast and Lunch This Summer
May 10, 2019 - $25,000 Grant Helps Upgrade Teaching Kitchen
April 27, 2019 - Nutrition Education Teaches Students How to Grow Food
April 17, 2019 - Buffalo Wild Wings, local Boys & Girls Club team up for fundraiser
April 9, 2019 - CPK Helping Raise Money for the Boys & Girls Club with Pizza
April 2, 2019 - Edible Schoolyard's First Mobile Classroom
March 2, 2019 - Music Fusion Takes the Stage in House at National Conference
February 26, 2019 - Kids at BGCKC Enjoy Some Cool Cars
February 26, 2019 - Cruizin-4-Charity raises money for Boys & Girls Club of Kern County
February 25, 2019 - February's Ford Junior Youth of the Month Announcement
February 20, 2019 - Boxing Legend Sugar Ray Leonard appears at Boys & Girls Fundraiser
February 19, 2019 - Sugar Ray Leonard and Greg Gumbel Speaking in Bakersfield
February 1, 2019 - Boys & Girls Host an Evening With.
February 1, 2019 - Kern County Boys & Girls Music Group Auditions for National Conference.
January 10, 2019 - A New Roof is in the Future for the Boys & Girls Club.
January 10, 2019 - Boys & Girls Club Get New Roof and Solar Installation.
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2018
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December 21, 2018 - Christmas Presents Delivered to Childern at Boys & Girls Club.
November 30, 2018 - Sugar Ray Leonard to Headling BGCKC Fundraiser in February.
November 30, 2018 - Non-Profits Worry Tax Reform May Reduce Small Donations.
November 28, 2018 - In My Closet: Emeril Grahiola
November 6, 2018 - Boys & Girls Club Tears Down House for Kids' Safety
November 5, 2018 - BGCKC to Tear Down Building to Get Rid of Unsavory Activity
November 2, 2018 - BGCKC to Demolish House to Expand Armstrong Youth Center
October 25, 2018 - Looking back at safe Halloween events around the community
October 25, 2018 - Pocket Park's Mural is Bursting with Love for the Eastside
October 17, 2018 - Buffalo Wild Wings begins its October Fundraiser to Support Boys & Girls Club
October 3, 2018 - 3rd Annual Farm to Table(aux)
August 26, 2018 - The Dish: Come to the Table(aux)
August 5, 2018 - Active 20/30 Club and Kohl's Host Child Spree
August 5, 2018 - Active 20/30 Club Takes Kids Shopping
July 31, 2018 - Inside Story of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County
June 28, 2018 - Boys & Girls Club Performing Shrek the Musical
June 15, 2018 - Bakersfield City Firefighters Visit Boys & Girls Club to Teach Fire Safety
June 15, 2018 - Bank of America Issues $55,000 in Grants to Local nonprofits
June 13, 2018 - Boys & Girls Clubs Feeding Kids in Oildale - and elsewhere - this summer.
June 12, 2018 - Local Teens Gain Work Experience Through Boys & Girls Club
June 8, 2018 - Six Charities Receive Checks from Cruizin 4 Charity Organizer
June 2, 2018 - Boys & Girls Club Awarded Non-Profit of the Year
May 24, 2018 - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County Participate in Lego League Junior Expo
May 18, 2018 - Local Middle School Student Award Youth of the Year
May 18, 2018 - ShePower Honors Six Local Female Leaders
May 18, 2018 - Boys & Girls Club Teens Get Own Graduation Ceremony
April 18, 2018 - Buffalo Wild Wings teams up with local Boys & Girls Club
April 17, 2018 - Buffalo Wild Wings teaming with local Boys & Girls Clubs for Community Day Wednesday
April 13, 2018 - Panda Express Fundraiser Benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County
April 13, 2018 - Chow down on Chow Mein and Help the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County
March 26, 2018 - Local Boys & Girls Club Member to sing National Anthem at Dodgers' Game
March 26, 2018 - Bakersfield Girl Sings National Anthem at Dodger Game
February 26, 2018 - Laura Bush to Bring Literacy Message to Boys & Girls Club
February 20, 2018 - 2018 Summer Jobs Program for Teens
February 1, 2018 - Boys & Girls Club Victim of Theft and Vandalism
January 26, 2018 - Ford Youth of the Month Announced for January
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2017
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December 19, 2017 - KGET Viewers do their part to bring Christmas to Local kids
December 13, 2017 - Buffalo Wild Wings Hosts Fundraiser for Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County
December 11, 2017 - Jim Burke Lincoln Donates $3,500 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County
October 27, 2017 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County looks to fill positions by hosting job fair
October 20, 2017 - Raise Money for BGCKC by eating wings
October 7, 2017 - BGCKC Kicked-off CO-ED Soccer Team Thanks to Grant
August 12, 2017 - Boys and Girls Clubs presents Disney's The Lion King Jr.
August 11, 2017 - Boys and Girls Clubs receives grant to start awards program
August 10, 2017 - When the 'Lion' roars, young actors take the stage
August 8, 2017 - Boys and Girls Club of Kern County Receives Grant to Start Awards Program
August 4, 2017 - PG&E Summer Jobs Interns Celebrate Graduation
July 6, 2017 - Boys & Girls Clubs, Bakersfield Youth Fine Arts Academy Head into the Woods
June 26, 2017 - Summer Youth Theater in Spotlight this Weekend
June 21, 2017 - Liz Millian Hosts Fresh Fair and Cooking Demonstration
June 21, 2017 - Teens Learn Skills Through PG&E Better Together Summer Jobs Program
June 9, 2017 - Renovated Multipurpose Room Unveiled at Kern County Boys & Girls Club
June 4, 2017 - Boys & Girls Club Honored with Crystal Camilla for Renovation/Tenant Improvement
May 17, 2017 - Dollar General Literacy Foundation Awards Grant to BGCKC
April 19, 2017 Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County Partners with Buffalo Wild Wings to host Community Day Fundraiser
March 22, 2017 - Lamont Club is Finalist for Grant Money
March 1, 2017 - BGCKC and PG&E Summer Jobs
February 17, 2017 - BGCKC Music Fusion Selected to Perform at Annual Conference
February 16, 2017 - BGCKC After School Basketball League Begins
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2016
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December 23, 2016 - Winter Day Camp in Arvin
November 30, 2016 - 17 Days of Christ Toy Drive Kicks Off
November 16, 2016 - Boys & Girls Clubs - Armstrong Youth Center Get Sign Renovation
November 5, 2016 - Dodgeball Tournament Raises Money for Boys & Girls Clubs
September 8, 2016 - Ringling Bros. Brings Outer Space to Buena Vista Museum
September 8, 2016 - Day for Kids hosted by Boys & Girls Clubs
September 1, 2016 - Boys & Girls Clubs Hunts for New Sponsors
August 4, 2016 - PG&E Along w/Boys & Girls Club Celebrate Summer Jobs Program Graduation
July 20, 2016 - Harvick, Ripken Team up to Help Bakersfield Youth
July 20, 2016 - PG&E Along with Boys & Girls Club Employ Dozens of Teens
June 15, 2016 - PG&E Partnership with Boys & Girls Club Kicks Off Summer Job Program
May 17, 2016 - Swing by for a Sandwich
May 2, 2016 - BGCKC Celebrates 50th Birthday Give Big Kern
March 17, 2016 - Harvick and Ripken Unveil Youth Park
March 16, 2016 - Harvick, Ripken Team up to Help Bakersfield Youth
March 16, 2016 - Harvick and Ripken Join Forces to Unveil Youth Park in East Bakersfield
March 10, 2016 - Chevron Donates to STEM Program
February 22, 2016 - Business Roundup: PG&E and BGCKC Seeks Teens for Summer Job Program
February 18, 2016 - BGCKC Raises funds with Golf Tournament
January 26, 2016 - BGCKC and PG&E Partner to Empower Youth
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