"PRESERVING KERN RIVER VALLEY'S HERITAGE FOR ALL"

With its modest beginning in 1967, the Kern River Valley Historical Society has continually grown in membership and responsibility as caretakers of Kern River Valley culture and heritage. The KRVHS is a non profit group of caring members and dedicated volunteers who devote hundreds of hours to collecting, preserving and presenting the areas precious treasures through time.

Among the many properties in its keeping, KRVHS also acts as the management, maintenance & supporting force for Kern Valley Museum and Walker House. Archives and spectacular displays interpreting the rich and complex social, cultural and economic history of the Kern River Valley are offered to visitors without charge. Through its exhibits, publications, and programs, we may trace who and what we are, how we achieved our distinct identity, and what unique contributions we make to the region and state.

Through the extraordinary and proud history of local Native Americans (Tubatulabul and Kawaiisu), the resilient gold miners, hardy loggers and pioneering ranchers, with colorful places such as Keysville, Onyx, Johnsondale, Whiskey Flat, and Kernville - the Kern River Valley Historical Society educates all generations about our past as well as present.

"THE PRIDE OF KERN RIVER VALLEY"

Kern River Valley Historical Society is the management, maintenance & supporting force for their crowning achievement, the Kern Valley Museum. Archives and spectacular displays interpreting the rich and complex social, cultural and economic history of the Kern River Valley are offered to visitors without charge. Through its exhibits, publications, and programs, we may trace who and what we are, how we achieved our distinct identity, and what unique contributions we make to the region and state.

Located in Kernville, the museum is home to some of the most fascinating collections and exhibits that history can offer. When visiting the Kern Valley make this exciting treasure house a priority stop. Contact us for docent led special and educational tour arrangements

The Kern River Valley Historical Society is involved with two historic time lines. The Kern River Valley Chronology beginning 1000 B.C. and the relatively brief KRV Historical Society Chronology launched in 1967. Remaining true to our heritage, both are most noteworthy footprints to Kern River Valley's steadfast efforts to retain and honor its pioneer spirt.

The Saddlebag is the official Kern River Valley Historical Society Newsletter. It is published and mailed monthly with interesting articles and latest information for members. Please submit all content items for the Saddlebag by 4th Tuesday of each month for inclusion in following months edition.

KERN RIVER VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

49 Big Blue Rd.
P.O. Box 651
Kernville, California 93238-0651
(760) 376-6683

Location

Celebrating Kern River Valley History Since 1967

We invite you to join us as we preserve and celebrate the culture and heritage of Kern River Valley and surrounding areas. Your membership and support helps maintain the Kern Valley Museum and Walker House. Your generous contributions allow us to continue our various programs, and continue free access to museum; photo archives; historic tours; low cost books, maps, and other publications; and online resources.

Although not a requirement of membership, you may also wish to become an active member by volunteering on a committee or becoming a docent.

However you choose to become involved, we greatly appreciate your participation. You join an elite group of dedicated individuals in a most worthy cause, and we thank you.

ASSOCIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS

California Historical Societies
University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA 95211

MUSEUMS / CULTURAL CENTERS

Kern Valley Museum
49 Big Blue Road
PO Box 651
Kernville, CA 93238
760-376-6683

Musée du Louvre
Rue de Rivoli,
75001 Paris
01 40 20 50 50
Billets et Tarifs Louvre

Maturango Museum
100 E. Las Flores
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
760-375-6900

Nuui Cunni
Native American Cultural Center
Hwy. 155
Lake Isabella, CA
760-379-8461

LOCAL INFORMATION

Kernville
Chamber of Commerce
11447 Kernville Road
PO Box 397
Kernville, CA 93238 - 0397
760-376-2629

Kern River Valley

Chamber of Commerce
6048 Lake Isabella Blvd. Ste B
PO Box 567
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
760-379-5236

Kern Valley Canyon Connection
Kernvalley.com

Kern Valley Museum

The Kern River Valley Historical Society has been in operation for over 40 years. Our mission is to preserve and communicate the rich and colorful history of this region. To achieve these goals we have established the Kern Valley Museum in downtown Kernville next to the Post Office.

Location

49 Big Blue Road
PO Box 651
Kernville, CA 93238
(760) 376-6683
Hours:
10 am - 4 pm
Thursday - Sunday

Admission is Free

We are closed:
New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas.

Calendar

Calendar
October 2020

October 8th - Saturday
4-6 PM - Artist Reception - Kelly Pankey - Museum Pack Station.

October 18th-Tuesday
10:30 AM - Docent Lunch - Backyard pack-station of the museum .

October 20th-Thursday
9:30 AM - Field trip to the Tehachapi Depot & Museum, Meet at Senior Center, Isabella.

October 25th - Tuesday
9:00 AM - Board Meeting at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce.
7:00 PM - General Membership meeting - Don Morrison & Jacqueline Morgan - History of Highway 178.

All October
Art Gallery - Kelly Pankey watercolors.
Display Cabinet - Check out Linda Thurm's political button collection.
Return raffle tickets for our fund-raiser, Staycation for 2 in Kernville.

September 2020

September 3rd - Saturday
All day - Raffle ticket sales at the Art Show in Circle Park

September 7th - Wednesday
8:00 PM - Movie under the Stars - Western Gold, starring Smith Ballew. Filmed in the Kern River Valley. - Pack Station at the museum back yard.

September 8th - Thursday
4-6 PM - Art Reception for Shanna Haid - Museum Pack Station. Meet Shanna and enjoy her photographs.

September 17th - Saturday
Pride Day - We are picking up litter on Sierra Way from Burlando to the turn-off to the land fill.

September 23rd - Friday
12: PM - Field trip to the Starlite Lounge in Kernville - Learn about wines and have lunch. Reservations are required.

September 27th - Tuesday
9:00 AM - Board Meeting at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce.
7:00 PM - General Membership meeting - KRV Search & Rescue presentation.

September 30th - Friday
Corvette Club visitation and movie at the museum.

All September
Art Gallery - Enjoy the photography of Shanna Haid.
Display Cabinet - Check out Linda Thurm's political button collection.
Return raffle tickets for our fund-raiser, Staycation for 2 in Kernville.
Plan Ahead

October 20th - Thursday

9:30 AM - Field trip - Tehachapi Museum and Railroad Depot - See the new signal exhibit at the Depot, have lunch, tour the Museum and Errea House.

October 25th - Tuesday

7:00 PM - General Membership Meeting - Presentation about Highway 178, Kern Canyon.

August 2020

August 6th - Saturday
4-6 PM - Artist Reception for Chris Quinnert, in the Pack Station at the Museum.

August 17th - Wednesday
8:00 PM - Movie under the Stars - Blue Steel starring John Wayne. Filmed in the Kern River Valley - Backyard pack station.

August 23rd - Tuesday
9:00 AM - Board Meeting at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce.
6:00 PM - Annual Pot-Luck Dinner - Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

August
No Field Trip this month.

All August
Art Gallery - Enjoy the works of Chris Quinnert.
Display Cabinet - Check out the Indianapolis 500 Raceway model car collection of Bob Recker.
Plan Ahead

September 23rd - Friday

12:00pm - Field Trip to the Starlite Lounge, Kernville. Enjoy wine tasting and a great lunch. Seating is limited. Reservations a must.

July 2020

July 9th, Saturday
4-6 PM - Artist Reception for KiSea Kitikka, in the Pack Station at the Museum.
July 19th - Tuesday
11:30 AM - Ice-Cream Social at Greenhorn summit. Can come early, 10 AM, lunch & picnic with the Middleworth's.

July 20th - Wednesday
8:00 PM - Movie under the Stars - will feature the Kern River valley - Backyard pack station.
July 26th - Tuesday
9:00 AM - Board Meeting at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce.
7:00 PM - General Membership Meeting - Presentation by Dave Barr, Author and Guiness World Record holder on his Harley Davidson circumnavigation of the world. Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

All July
Art Gallery - The works of artist and Photographer, KiSea Kitikka.
Display Cabinet - Circus model train cars of Louise and Don Chapman.

June 2020

June 15th - Wednesday
8:00 PM - Movie Under the Stars at Museum Pack Station - Cattle King, staring Robert Taylor. Filmed here in Kern River Valley.

June 24th - Friday
10:30 AM - Field Trip - Kern River Brewing Company's new facility, the Back Yard for private tour and lunch - Reservations required.

June 28th - Tuesday
9:00 AM - Board Meeting at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce.
7:00 PM - General Membership Meeting - Presentation by Dave Barr, Author and Guiness World Record holder on his Harley Davidson circumnavigation of the world. Cancelled due to fire.

All June
Art Gallery - The works of award winning photographer, Casey Christie.
Display Cabinet - Circus model train cars of Louise and Don Chapman.

May 2020

May 7th, Saturday
7:00 AM - Sirretta Street Sale

May 11th, Wednesday
7:00 PM - Senior Center - Special Membership Meeting presentation - Bob Powers Preserve, presented by Bob Barnes.

May 17th, Tuesday
9:00 AM - Meet at museum - "What is a Nexus", field trip - led by Ernie Anderson.

May 24th, Tuesday
9:00 AM - Board Meeting at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce.
7:00 PM - General Membership Meeting - “Keepers of the Kern” presented by Rex and Barbara Hinkey

May 28th, Saturday
8:30 AM - Meet at museum - "Bridge to Bridge" field trip - Join Ron Bolyard's BRAT team.

All May
Art Gallery - The works of Joan Montano Grant.
Plan Ahead

Friday, June 24th - Field Trip to the Kern River Brewing Company’s new facility, "The Back Yard" - meet 10:30 AM - private tour & lunch. Member Reservations a must.

April 2020

April 2nd, Saturday
8:30 AM - An Exceptional Excursion Around Lake Isabella with Ron Bolyard and Crew. Learn about the history, biology and geology of our beautiful valley. Lunch at Chatterbox Cafe in Wofford Heigfhts.

April 9th, Saturday
4:00-6:00 PM - Artist Reception for Photographer Jenny Kent Albert's , Underwater Paradise, showing at the Museum.

April 16th, Saturday
2:00-8:00 PM - KRVHS is participating at the Kern County Museum's Pioneer Village in Celebration of Kern County's 150th Birthday. We will tell our story thru displays, storytelling, brochures and demonstrations.

April 20th, Wednesday
12:00 PM - Field Trip - Bill Lee's Chopsticks Restaurant, Bksfld - Dinner and learn local Chinese History - Reservations a must.

April 23rd, Saturday
12:30 PM - Photo Shoot -Central California Chevrolet Club visiting Museum.

7:15 PM - Reception at Museum for Central California Chevrolet Club.

April 26th
9:00 AM - Board Meeting at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce.
7:00 PM - General Membership Meeting - Betsy Johnson from the Tubatulabel Tribe will be talking about their history and their future - Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

April 30th, Saturday
6:00 PM - Night at the Museum II - Major Building fundraiser - Dinner, entertainment, wine, auction, raffles - Reservation tickets, $35.00

All April
Art Gallery - "Underwater Paradise", photography by Jenny Kent Albert - Reception for the artist, April 9th, 4-6 PM.
Display Cabinet - Check out the fun Easter collection displayed by SallyPartin.
Return your Membership renewal for 2020. Please update your information if needed, and give us your e-mail address if you’d like a full color

Plan Ahead
May 7th - Sirretta Street Sale.
May 14th, Saturday - Another Excellent Excursion around the Lake.
May 29th, Sunday - We are participating in the 50th Annual Havilah Days Celebration.
There is no History Day event this year at the Museum.

March 2020

March 12th, Saturday

8:30 AM - Photographic Field Trip in the Kern River Valley - Learn how to take outstanding photographs from
Susan Neves. Reservations are required.

March 22nd

9:00 AM - Board Meeting at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce.

7:00 PM - General Membership Meeting - Al Watson from the Forest Service will be giving a talk on the challenges the Forest Service faces in the KRV. Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
All March

Art Gallery - enjoy the works of Rich Pelletreau.
Display Cabinet - Check out the fun Easter collection displayed by SallyPartin.
Return your Membership renewal for 2020. Please update your information if needed, and give us your e-mail address if you’d like a full color Saddlebag sent via e-mail.

Plan Ahead
April 2nd, Saturday - An excellent Excursion around the Lake.
April 20th, 12 noon - Field Trip to Bakersfield to learn about the Chinese with a meal at a Chinese restaurant.
April 30th - Night at the Museum II.
May 7th - Sirretta Street Sale.
Spring tour dates will be available after Feb.15th at www.maturango.org for Petroglyph tours.
May 14th, Saturday - Another Excellent Excursion around the Lake.

February 2020

February 6th

4-6:00 PM - Artist Reception at the Museum - photographic haunting images of Howard Pasamanick’s show titled “Ghosts and Passing Strangers”.

February 17th

10:00 AM - Field Trip - Walker House, Kernville - Learn about the plans for the Walker collection.

February 23rd

9:00 AM - Board Meeting at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce.

7:00 PM - General Membership Meeting - CANCELLED - We will try to reschedule Kern River Valley Heritage Foundation speaker Bob Barnes’ program about the Bob Powers Preserve at another time. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
All February

Art Gallery - "Ghosts and Passing Strangers" - The photographic works of Howard Pasamanick.
Display Cabinet - The fabulous doll collection of Ruth Define.
Return your Membership renewal for 2020. Please update your information if needed, and give us your e-mail address if you’d like a full color Saddlebag sent via e-mail.

Plan Ahead
April 20th Field Trip to Bakersfield to learn about the Chinese with a meal at a Chinese restaurant.
April 30th - Night at the Museum II.
May 7th - Sirretta Street Sale.
Spring tour dates will be available after Feb.15th at www.maturango.org for Petroglyph tours.

January 2020

January 14th

9:30 AM - Field Trip - Maturango Museum in Ridgecrest - meet at Senior Center 9:30-leave 10:00M.

January 26th

9:00 AM - Board Meeting at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce.

7:00 PM - General Membership Meeting - Informational meeting concerning the Annex plus Hwy 178 through the Canyon safely - Senior Center, Lake Isabella

All January

Art Gallery - The works of Larry Holochwost
Display Cabinet - The fabulous doll collection of Ruth Define.
Return your Membership renewal for 2020. Please update your information if needed, and give us your e-mail address if you’d like a full color Saddlebag sent via e-mail.

Have a Happy and Healthy New Year!

December 2019

December 1st

5 PM Social - 6 PM Dinner - Historical Society Holiday Installation dinner at Ewings - Installation of new slate of Officers. Enjoy a great dinner and visit with friends.

December

No Board Meeting, General Meeting or Field Trip.

All December

10% discount on all purchases in the Country Store thru December. Do your Holiday shopping.
Art Gallery - Small Sculptures: Exquisite Objects.
Display Cabinet - Phyllis Hix’s basket collection.
Return your Membership renewal for 2020 and give us your e-mail address if you’d like a full color Saddlebag sent via e-mail.

Have a joyous Holiday Season and a Merry Christmas to all!

November 2019

November 14th

Field Trip - Sat - Meet at Senior Center 8:30 AM - CSUB Delano Grape Strike exhibit & Archives

November 20th

Deadline for Installation Dinner reservations and payments.

November 24th
9:00 AM - Board Meeting at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce.

7:00 PM - General Membership Meeting & Elections - Senior Center at Lake Isabella - Come hear about our local American Legion Post 711.

November 28th

11:00 AM - Lake Isabella Christmas Parade - Come ride in the Graham Truck in this year’s parade!

All November

Art Gallery - Small Sculptures: Exquisite Objects.
Display Cabinet - Phyllis Hix’s basket collection.
Return your raffle ticket stubs along with a check of $15.
Visit our country store and shop for gifts for the whole family!

October 2019

October 4-7th

California Graham Owners visit our Valley - be sure to greet them if you see them around the Museum or the Valley.

October 5th

7:30 PM - Movie Under the Stars - Join the Graham Owners for a special showing of a Hoppy movie - Monday - Pack Station, Museum back yard.

October 10th

10-4 PM - Raffle tickets will be on sale at the Rod Run - Saturday - Kernville.

October 10th

4-6 PM - Art Gallery Reception at the Museum. Meet the artists in the "Eight at Eighty" display - Hosted by the KRV Art Association.

October 17th

8:45AM - Saturday - Meet at Senior Center - Field Trip to the Tehachapi Depot & Museum.

October 27th
9:00 AM - Board Meeting at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce.

7:00 PM - General Membership Meeting - Senior Center at Lake Isabella - Guest Speaker - Bruce Wilkerson, guest speaker - The Keyesville Mining District - learn where there is still plenty of gold to be mined. .

All October

Artists of the Month - Eight Artists Over Eighty"
Display Cabinet - Sally Partin's Antique collection.
Return your raffle ticket stubs along with a check of $15.
Visit our country store and shop for gifts for the whole family!

September 2019

September 9th

8PM - Movie under the Stars - Jenkins Pack Station - Boo the bad guys and cheer the good guys!

September 19th

8AM - Saturday Field Trip to California Hot Springs- Meet at the Museum.

September 19th

8AM - Pride Day - Meet at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce parking lot.

September 20th

1PM to 4PM - Graham Truck 90th Birthday Party - Museum Pack Station.

September 22nd
9:00 AM - Board Meeting at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce.

7:00 PM - General Membership Meeting - Senior Center at Lake Isabella - Guest Speaker - Patricia Biggs, ranger from Manzanar.

All September

Artist of the Month - Jim Steel's Photography, “Old Places-Old Processes”
Display Cabinet - Sally Partin's Antique collection.
Return your raffle ticket stubs along with a check of $15.
Visit our country store and shop for gifts for the whole family!

August 2019

August 7th

5PM to 6:30PM - Reception for artist Ryuu Leigh Pasamanik - Refreshments served.

August 12th

8PM - Movie under the Stars - Jenkins Pack Station - Get ready to pack the Pack Station and boo the bad guys and cheer the good guys!

August 15th

8AM - Saturday Field Trip to Penny Pines Plantation led by Rich Zimmerman - Meet at Faith Coimmunity Church parking lot, Wofford Heights.

August 25th
9:00 AM - Board Meeting at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce.

6:00 PM Annual Pot Luck Dinner - Senior Center at Lake Isabella - Bring a dish to share, and your own place setting.

All August

Artist of the Month - Ryuu Leigh Pasamanik
Display Cabinet - Shirley Beaman's extensive glass collection.
Return your raffle ticket stubs along with a check of $15.
Visit our country store and shop for gifts for the whole family!

JULY 2019

July 8th

8:00 PM - Movie under the Stars - Jenkins Pack Station - Get ready to pack the Pack Station and boo the bad guys and cheer the good guys!

July 15th

9AM - Docent (Museum Guide) meeting - Jenkins Pack Station at Museum.

July 21st

1:00 PM - Ice Cream Social - Alta Sierra picnic site.

July 28th
9:00 AM - Board Meeting at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce.

7:00 PM General Membership Meeting - Senior Center at Lake Isabella - Charles Topping will reveal secrets of the Walker Library and other unknown facts.

All July

Artist of the Month - The works of Jeanie Truitt.
Display Cabinet - Shirley Beaman's glass collection.

JUNE 2019

June 10th

7:30 PM - Movie under the Stars - Museum Pack Station - Get ready to pack the Pack Station and boo the bad guys and cheer the good guys!

June 16th

8AM - Meet bus at the Senior Center - Field Trip to Autry Museum - See a special exhibit on the Civil War in the west. Reservations are required.

June 23rd
9:00 AM - Board Meeting at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce.

7:00 PM General Membership Meeting - Senior Center at Lake Isabella - Hear Richard Roux talk about Prohibition in Kern County.

All June

Artist of the Month - The works of Susan Reep.
Display Cabinet - Jeri Hanson's antique kitchen gadgets.

MAY 2019

May 2nd

Sirretta Street Sale -Mile long yard sales - Historical Society participating at the Methodist Church parking lot.

May 9th

10AM - 4 PM - History Day at the Museum -Marvelous Dutch oven cooks, Native American crafts, hit-and-miss engines, gold panning, costume contest, loads of music, cookies and punch, and a great venue for visiting with all of your friends! Free.

May12th

7:30 PM - Movie under the Stars - Museum Pack Station - Get ready to pack the Pack Station and boo the bad guys and cheer the good guys!

May16th

8:30 AM - Saturday - Meet at the museum - Field Trip Around the Lake - Join Ron Bolyard, Terri Gallion, Barbara Hinkey, and Abigail Hartman on a tour around the lake. Learn about the history, biology and geology of the Kern River Valley.

May 26th
9:00 AM - Board Meeting at the Museum.

7:00 PM General Membership Meeting - Senior Center at Lake Isabella - Hear all about the Audubon Preserve from Reed Tollefson.

May 30th

6:00 PM - Night at the Museum - Fundraiser - Enjoy a great dinner, music by Out of the Blue, a silent auction, and more! Reserve your tickets - $30 each.

All May

Art Wall - the paintings of Eric R. Percival.
Display Cabinet - Jeri Hanson is sharing her kitchen gadget collection.
Return your membership renewal - If not renewed, April was your final Saddlebag. Give us your email address if you'd like a full color Saddlebag sent via email instead of USPS.

Plan Ahead

June 16th- Field trip to the Autry Museum - Meet at the Senior Center 8:00AM - Ride the bus to the Autry Museum to see their world-class Western Museum and a special exhibit called “Empire and Liberty: The Civil War and the West.” Sign up early! Seats on the bus are limited.

APRIL 2019

April 5th
Museum is closed - Easter Sunday.

April 21st
Saturday 12:00 PM - Meet at Benji's Basque Restaurant, Bakersfield. Hear Steve Bass talk about Basque History and eat a great lunch.

April 28th
9:00 AM - Board Meeting, the Kernville Chamber of Commerce.

7:00 PM General Membership Meeting - Senior Center at Lake Isabella -Listen to our own Jim Whiteman talk about his experience on the Honor Flight.

All April

Art Wall - the Photography of Fred Castillo.
Display Cabinet - Check out Sally Partin's fabulous Easter Collection.
Return your membership renewal - If not renewed, April is your final Saddlebag. Give us your email address if you'd like a full color Saddlebag sent via email instead of USPS.

Plan Ahead

May 2nd - Sirretta Street Sale - Save your old stuff for sale and/or come buy treasures from us.
May 9th - History Day, our annual “Thank You” to the community.
May 30th - Our first “Night at the Museum” fundraiser. It will include dinner, a silent auction, and all kinds of fun activities!
June 16th- Field trip to the Autry Museum. We'll take a bus down there. There will be a special exhibit about the civil war and the west.

MARCH 2019

March 21st

Saturday 9 AM - Field trip to Tom Maleo's Chevy Collection, Porterville.
March 24th

9:00 AM - Board Meeting, the Kernville Chamber of Commerce.

7:00 PM General Membership Meeting - Senior Center at Lake Isabella - Hear Fred Swanson and Joel Walling - Black Powder Muzzle loader program.

All March

Display Cabinet - papers and artifacts from the Walker Collection.
Art Wall - The photography of Fred Castillo.
Return your membership renewal, and give us your e-mail address if you’d like a full color Saddlebag sent via e-mail instead of snail mail.

FEBRUARY 2019

February 17th

11:00 AM - Field trip to the Silver City Ghost Town, Bodfish. Get spooked and see lots of local history.
February 18th

1:00 PM - Reception & Book Signing - Golden Trout Wilderness - Ewings, Kernville.

February 24th

9:00 AM - Board Meeting, the Kernville Chamber of Commerce.

7:00 PM General Membership Meeting - Senior Center at Lake Isabella - Hear Gene Verbeet & Larry Holochwost discuss their new book on the Golden Trout Wilderness.

All February

Display Cabinet - Papers and artifacts from the Walker Collection.
Art Room - The paintings of David Cook.
Be sure to return your membership renewal, and give us your e-mail address if you’d like a full color Saddlebag sent via e-mail instead of snail mail.

JANUARY 2019

January 20th

10:15AM - Field trip to the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center. Lunch following tour.

January 27th

9 AM Board Meeting. The Kernville Chamber of Commerce.

7 PM General Membership Meeting - Senior Center at Lake Isabella - Learn about the various hot springs in the area from Dr. Gregg Wilkerson, BLM Geologist.

All January

Display Cabinet - check out some of the papers and artifacts used to write the new book on the golden Trout Wilderness.
Art Room - Enjoy the paintings of David Cook.
Be sure to return your membership renewal, and give us your e-mail address if you’d like a full color Saddlebag sent via e-mail instead of snail mail.

DECEMBER 2018
Dec 9th

5 PM Social hour - 6 PM Holiday Installation Dinner - Paradise Cove. Installation of new slate of Officers. Enjoy a great dinner and visit with friends.

All December
Get a 10% discount at the Museum Country Store for all your Christmas shopping.
Display Cabinet - don't miss seeing Darlene Wolowiec's hat pin collection.
Art Room - Enjoy the photography of Paul Weser.
Last chance to return your raffle ticket stubs and your $10.00- prior to Dec 9th, 2018. Buy additional tickets at the Museum.
Return your membership renewals for 2019.
If you'd like a full color Saddlebag sent via e-mail instead of snail mail, give us your email address.
Have a joyous Holiday Season and a Merry Christmas to all!

NOVEMBER 2018
Nov 15th

9 AM Saturday - Field trip to four different Indian rock sites - meet at Onyx Store.

Nov 25th

9 AM Board Meeting. The Kernville Masonic Hall.

7 PM General Membership Meeting - Senior Center at Lake Isabella - Come hear Jim Whiteman talk about his trip to Washington, D.C. with the 10th Honor Flight.

Nov 29th

11 AM - Saturday - Lake Isabella Christmas Parade Lake Isabella Boulevard. Come see the Graham Truck in this year’s parade!

All November
Display Cabinet - Darlene Wolowiec's hat pin collection is on display.
Art Room -This month, we’ll have a mystery artist. Come on in and see who it is!
Return your raffle ticket stubs and your $10. This is our major fundraiser.

OCTOBER 2018
Oct 11th

1:00 - 4:00 PM - Music in the Pack Station at the Museum - Listen to some good ol' country music courtesy of The Kern Valley Ramblers.

Oct 14th

Field Trip to the Buena Vista Museum in Bakersfield - 8:30 AM - Meet at Senior Center - Enjoy docent led tour of 3 stories of exhibits on paleontology, geology, astronomy and other sciences.

Oct 28th

9 AM Board Meeting. The Kernville Masonic Hall.

7 PM General Membership Meeting - Senior Center at Lake Isabella - Come hear Bill and Glenda Rankin talk about the history of Rankin Ranch and the challenges and obstacles that face the ranching industry today.

All October

Display Cabinet - Darlene Wolowiec's hat pin collection.
Art Room -Jeanette Rogers-Erickson's wonderful artwork
Return your raffle ticket stubs and your $10. This is our major fundraiser.

SEPTEMBER 2018
Sept 17th

Movie under the Stars - 8 PM - Museum Pack Station - Get ready to pack the Pack Station and boo the bad guys and cheer the good guys!

Sept 16th

Field Trip to Mount Breckenridge - 8:45 AM - Meet at Senior Center - Enjoy the fresh air, see the natural beauty of the mountains. Eat lunch at 7500 ft.

Sept 20th

Annual Pride Day - 8:00 AM - Meet at Kernville Chamber of Commerce parking lot.

Sept 23rd

9 AM Board Meeting. The Kernville Masonic Hall.

7 PM General Membership Meeting - Senior Center at Lake Isabella - Come hear Mike Woodward talk about Kernville's Whiskey Flats Encampments and his interest in historical encampments.

All September

Display Cabinet - Marge Powers is sharing her family’s purple glass collection.
Art Room -See the "Out of this World" artwork of Chris Quinnert. He will have his "space art" landscapes and photographs on display for your enjoyment.
Return your raffle ticket stubs and your $10. This is our major fundraiser.

AUGUST 2018
August 12th

Movie under the Stars - 8 PM - Museum Pack Station - Get ready to pack the Pack Station and boo the bad guys and cheer the good guys!

August 19th

Field Trip to the Trail of 100 Giants. 8:30 AM - Meet at Museum - Escape the heat and go on a docent led tour - Also, the dedication of a bench and plaque to Chuck White.

August 26th

9AM Board Meeting. The Kernville Masonic Hall.

General Membership Meeting/Pot Luck dinner - 6 PM Senior Center at Lake Isabella - Put on the old feed bag at our annual potluck. Bring a dish to share, see your Saddlebag) - your own place setting and a great big smile.

All August

Art Room -See the photography and paintings of Chris Quinnert, who has a wide range of paintings and photos—everything
from landscapes to spacescapes! He also has a wonderful collection of note cards that you can purchase.
Display Cabinet - Marge Powers is sharing her family’s purple glass collection this month and next month.
Return your raffle ticket stubs! Hopefully, with a check of $10 included!!
Visit our country store and shop for gifts for the whole family

JULY 2018

July 15th

Movie under the Stars - 8 PM - Museum Pack Station - Get ready to pack the Pack Station and boo the bad guys and cheer the good guys!

July 16th

Ice cream social - Alta Sierra picnic site - Wednesday 1PM - Bring chairs, a jacket, a bowl and spoon, ice cream, water, and your appetite up to Alta Sierra!
July 22nd

Board Meeting. 9AM Kern Valley Museum

General Membership Meeting 7PM Senior Center - Remember the road closure at Stine Cove a couple of years back? Ron Bolyard will present a slide show about Block Slumps (the cause of the closure) and the havoc they can create in rainy years.

All July

Display Cabinet - Come in to see the hand crafted eggs collected by Donna Anderson. Over the years, Donna has collected the eggs wherever she travels.
Art Room - Check out the “out of this world” artwork of Chris Quinnert during July and August. He will have his “space art”, landscapes and photographs on display for your enjoyment!

JUNE 2018

June 7th

Our friends up in Havilah will be celebrating Havilah Days and will be re-dedicating their cemetery as well. 10:00 AM.

June 17th

Movie under the Stars - 8 PM - Museum Pack Station

June 21st

Exceptional Excursion around the Lake. Sat 8:30am. Meet at Museum. Take a trip around the lake and learn about various aspects of geology, history, Native American culture, and biology.

June 24th

Board Meeting. 9AM The Kernville Masonic Hall.

General Membership Meeting 7PM Senior Center - Elizabeth (Betsy) Johnson and Richard Lonewolf will be the featured speakers. Betsy will share information about our local Tubatulabal people. Richard will discuss ethnobotany and traditional living skills.

All June

Display Cabinet - Come in to see the hand crafted eggs collected by Donna Anderson. Over the years, Donna has collected the eggs wherever she travels.
Art Room - Check out the photography of Gene Verbeet. Gene’s photographs capture the vibrant colors of the Sierras and the Kern River Valley.

MAY 2018

May 13th

Movie under the Stars - 8 PM - Museum Pack Station

May 17th

History Day - 10AM to 4PM - Take part in loads of activities including music, food, crafts, and historic demonstrations! .

May 20th

Weedpatch Field Trip in Arvin - Meet Tuesday, 8:30 @Museum - Take a tour of the Weedpatch Migrant Camp and learn about the Dust Bowl Migration.

May 27th

Board Meeting. 9AM The Kernville Masonic Hall.

General Meeting 7PM Senior Center - Officer Joshua Cain, from the Kern County Sheriff’s will update us on concerns in the Valley.

All May

Return of Membership Dues. Remind your friends that it’s never too late to renew their membership! We miss them!
Art Room - This month’s exhibit displays the art work of Joan Montano, portrait painter and sculptress who has painted portraits of Dorothy Rossback, Don “Dufus” Legg and other notable locals.
Display Cabinet - Come in to see the homemade egg display put together by Donna Anderson.
Havilah Days

Saturday, June 7, 2018, 10:00 am

Our friends up in Havilah will be celebrating Havilah Days and will be re-dedicating their cemetery as well. The re-dedication will take place at 1:00 p.m. Let’s celebrate with them!

APRIL 2018

April 22nd

Board Meeting. 9AM The Kernville Masonic Hall.

General Meeting, 7PM, First Baptist Church of Kernville. Chuck Barbee will present his new film, Rankin Ranch: An American Story. He will also give some sneak previews of parts of the next edition of Wild West Country!

April 26th

Saturday Field Trip to the Tehachapi Railroad Depot. Meet at Senior Center 8:30AM.

All April

Return of Membership Dues. It’s never too late to renew your membership! We would miss you!
Gem & Mineral Display - David Dills is sharing his gem and mineral collection!
Art Room - Come see the black & white photography of Jim Steel. Jim retired from Camp Owen as an officer and now enjoys photographing our amazing valley!
History Day is coming! It’s May 17th!

MARCH 2018

March 20th

Field Trip - Take a tour of the South Fork Country past and present with Bruce Vegter and Kathleen Creighton-Fuchs. Meet at Methodist Church, Weldon 10AM.

March 25th

Board Meeting. 9AM The Kernville Masonic Hall.

General Meeting 7PM Senior Center - Al Price and Jayne Hotchkiss-Price will present a Power Point about historic sites and buildings around the Kern River Valley.

All March

Return of Membership Dues. It’s never too late to renew your membership! We would miss you!
Art Room - This month’s exhibit displays the works of Jane Causey. She will even display some of her late husband, Bill’s work.
GEM & MINERAL DISPLAY - Come in to see a new display put together by David Dills. He’ll be sharing his gem and mineral collection!

FEBRUARY 2018

February 20th
9:45AM Field Trip Old Kernville & Cemetery. Walking tour of homes moved to new Kernville.

February 25th

Board Meeting. 9AM The Kernville Masonic Hall.

General Meeting 7PM Senior Center - Dave Freeland will present some of the significant issues facing the U.S. Forest Service and issues Kern County is dealing within District 1.

All February

Return of Membership Dues.
Art Room - This month’s exhibit highlights the works of Gordon Delano's scroll saw work.
See the Lionel Train model railroad collection of Bill Salyer, still on display in the collection cabinet.

JANUARY 2018

January 21st
Field Trip Brewery Tour 10:45 meet in parking lot...

January 28th

Board Meeting. 9am The Kernville Masonic Hall

General Meeting Program Citizens Patrol, 7pm Senior Center

All January

Return of Membership Dues.
The art of Judy W. Deems in Museum Art Room
See the Lionel Train Display in the Library Display Cabinet

October 20th-Thursday
9:30 AM - Field trip to the Tehachapi Depot & Museum, Meet at Senior Center, Isabella.

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