Democratic Women of Kern

Annual Fundraising Luncheon
2024-08-10 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA

Last Day of Candidate Filing
2024-08-09 | CA

California City Special Election
2024-07-30 | CA

Start of the Candidate Filing Period for the November 5th Election
2024-07-15 | CA

Holiday Lunch
2023-12-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Panchitos, 2104 O st, Bakersfield, CA
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DWK Luncheon Tickets
2023-10-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Marriot on Truxtun
Join us for an evening filled with excitement, entertainment and exclusivity. From unique auction items like a banned book collection to empowering playlists, this is more than just an event, it’s a celebration you won’t want to miss! Your participation helps support our cause, making a difference in our community.
DWK Luncheon Tickets
$75 Current Members Only (includes choice of delicious meal)
$80 Non-Member (includes choice of delicious meal)
Meal options: all meals will come with salad and dessert;
Chicken- Stuffed Breast of Chicken Medallions; stuffed with spinach, feta and cream sauce oven roasted potatoes and mixed vegetables.
Vegetarian- Stuffed Mushroom Ravioli with white cream sauce and basil, side of seasonal vegetables

2023 DWK Luncheon

Postcards for Kern!
2023-06-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Apt Community Center, 7501 Scarlet River Dr, Bakersfied, CA, 93308, United States
In the Community center of the complex at 7501 Scarlet River Dr, Bakersfield CA 93308

DWK in Person! At March for Our Lives Event
2023-06-10 10:00 - 14:00 | CSUB, 9001 Stockdale Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
CSU Bakersfield is graciously hosting a community gathering to March For Our Lives and advocate for safety in our schools. First, guests will attend a rally featuring community guest speakers and local partnering organizations. This will be followed by a march around part of the CSU Bakersfield campus. Kern County students, teachers, healthcare workers, parents, administrators, and anyone else who supports promoting safety in our schools and community, are invited to attend. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own signs, lawn chairs, SPF, and water.
To RSVP, visit: https://bit.ly/MFOLKERN
To learn more about March For Our Lives, visit: https://marchforourlives.com/

KBB Great American Cleanup
2023-04-22 | CA
Hello, my name is Ignacio Garcia.
On behalf of the City of Bakersfield and Keep Bakersfield Beautiful we would love to have your support for our Great American Cleanup event.
I have attached more information regarding the Great American Cleanup on Earth Day April 22, 2023.
The Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup™ (GAC) is one of the largest community service events in the nation.
GAC takes place nationwide during the spring season. Thousands of Keep Bakersfield Beautiful (KBB) volunteers take part in April.
KBB needs local sponsors to help support this community service project.
Monetary and In-Kind sponsorships are tax deductible and payable to Bakersfield Foundation.
Below is a link that will take you to the Volunteer Registration Form and more information.
Keep in mind that the email used by the Volunteer Crew Captain must be used by Crew Members when signing up.
This will allow the Crew Captain to receive Crew Member information to facilitate group coordination the day of the event.
https://www.bakersfieldcity.us/499/Great-American-Cleanup
We hope to count on your support for this great cause.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out!
Best Regards,

Promise to Americans: Back Off Our Benefits Bus Tour
2023-03-30 | McCarthy’s Bakersfield District Office, 4100 Empire Drive Suite 150, Bakersfield, CA, 93309, United States
Promise to Americans-Back Off Our Benefits Bus Tour Preview
Americans count on Social Security for retirement and rely on Medicare and Medicaid for prescription drugs and
essential care. After a lifetime of hard work and paying in, these programs allow Americans to live and age with dignity
and respect.
Some in Congress want to end these guarantees by refusing to pay America’s bills. They would rather default on our
debt obligations or make extreme cuts to hard-earned benefits than protect the seniors, veterans, teachers, health care
workers, small business owners, and millions of Americans they swore to serve.
Ahead of the default crisis deadline this summer, Courage for America will drive a bus across the country to call on
House members to promise their constituents they will not play politics with their hard-earned benefits and send a
strong message to House leaders that Americans are paying attention. Kicking off in McCarthy’s district in Bakersfield,
CA at the end of March when members head home for recess and finishing up in D.C. to mark Speaker McCarthy and
the MAGA House agenda’s 100th day, the tour will elevate stories of communities impacted by extremists in the House
who are willing to put the country’s economic stability and Americans’ livelihoods at risk for political gain.
From Rep. Schweikert’s home district in Arizona to Rep. Stefanik’s in New York, the Courage for America bus will
stop in over ten districts to remind key members of the MAGA conference that Americans do not want to see programs
like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid cut, voucherized or privatized. At each tour stop, Courage for America —
joined by members of our council, local community leaders and elected officials, and other special guests — will invite
each House member to meet with their constituents and sign a promise to always protect their hard-earned benefits.

National Day of Action to Protect, Improve, and Expand Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security
2023-03-17 12:30 - 16:00 | yokuts park, 4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA, 93309, United States
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Call to action! BOS 2/28/2023- DWK Shows Up!
2023-02-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Kern County Administrative Center, 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA, 93301
Good evening DWK Members!
I hope you all had a great weekend and Presidents Day! We are reaching out because we need your help.
Purpose:
Democratic Women of Kern needs you to reach out to your District Supervisor and make your voice heard about our elections! The Board of Supervisors is currently hearing public comments from voters for suggestions regarding our elections division. Let’s take action to protect our local voices and our right to a fair election! We cannot allow those who deny the validity of our votes to take control of our voting system in Kern County. We must take a stand to ensure that our votes are respected and our voices are heard.
Action Requested:
Join DWK in attending the next Board of Supervisors meeting on February 28, 2023 at 9:00 AM and make a public statement
Location: Kern County Administrative Center, First Floor Board Chambers
1115 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA.
If you cannot make the in person meeting, please write to your District Supervisor via email or letter urging them to avoid these missteps and ensure training of current staff, focus on voter counting- not bogus conspiracies and make your voices heard.
Resources:
You can find the name of your local District Supervisor by clicking here and entering your street address and city, be sure to abbreviate your street name in the search field (Pl for Place, Ave for Avenue etc.).
I’ve included email/mailing addresses for each District Supervisor below:
District 1: Phillip Peters
Supervisor Peters
1115 Truxtun Avenue, 5th Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93301
district1@kerncounty.com
District 2: Zack Scrivner
Supervisor Scrivner
1115 Truxtun Ave, 5th Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 868-3660
district2@kerncounty.com
District 3: Jeff Flores, Chairman
Supervisor Flores
1115 Truxtun Ave, 5th Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 868-3670
district3@kerncounty.com
District 4: David Couch
Supervisor Couch
1115 Truxtun Ave, Room 504
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 868-3680
district4@kerncounty.com
District 5: Leticia Perez
Supervisor Perez
1115 Truxtun Ave, 5th Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 868-3690
district5@kerncounty.com
If you need help writing your letter, you may choose to use the template below:
“Hello, my name is __________ I live at ______________. As a voter that cares deeply about our democracy, I urge you to resist any attempts to sow doubt or confusion about the legitimacy of our elections. Furthermore, I urge you to prioritize our operational efficiencies and transparency in all aspects of the electoral process. This includes investing in the latest technologies and best practices to safeguard our process from any attempts at interference or manipulation. Thank you for your service to our community.”
Thank you for keeping our DWK Shows Up motto alive! See you February 28th!

Board of Supervisors Meeting
2023-02-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Kern County Administrative Center, 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA, 93301
Kern County is a “general law” county; that is, the county governmental structure is determined by the State Constitution and State General Law. The Board of Supervisors is composed of five members elected from the five separate districts of the County, on a non-partisan basis to serve four-year staggered terms. It is the Board’s responsibility to enact ordinances, resolutions and orders necessary for governing the affairs of the County. The regular meeting of your Board of Supervisors is a vital part of the democratic process in the conduct of the County’s affairs. These meetings are open to the public and conducted by your elected representatives who are responsible as a body for the operation of Kern County Government. The Board appreciates your interest and urges citizen participation in government matters.
