Get involved: September business calendar
By THE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN
Get involved in local business events.
Tuesday 9/04
Christian Businessmen's Committee, monthly luncheon with guest John Houchin, community director for Jesus Shack, 11:45 a.m., Hodel's Country Dining, 5917 Knudsen Drive. $13. Reservations, 322-9502.
Wednesday 9/05
American Society for Safety Engineers, Bakersfield Chapter, meets 7 a.m., Hodel's Country Dining, 5917 Knudsen Drive. $12, includes breakfast. Reservations requested. bakersfield.asse.org or 326-4388.
Market Place Connection, business network monthly luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hodel's Country Dining, 5917 Knudsen Drive. $15. Email dixiepetals@aol.com or 589-3969.
Saturday 9/08
Grand Opening of Mediation Affiliate, 1 to 3 p.m., Mediation Affiliates, 3100 19th St., Suite 150. Visit mediationaffiliates.org or 829-4488.
Tuesday 9/11
"How to Probate a Small Estate: The In's and Out's, with Diane Dodds, Esq., 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., Kern County Law Library, 1415 Truxtun Ave., third floor. kerncountylawlibrary.org or 868-5320.
Wednesday 9/12
"Boot Camp for Supervisors," 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., P.A.S. Associates Training Center, 1401 19th St., Suite 110. $275. Registration required. 631-2165.
Executive Business Roundtable Meeting, discuss general business trends and events, 7 a.m., J & M's Cafe, 10801 Rosedale Highway. 808-0855.
National Association Professional Mortgage Women, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The Petroleum Club, 5060 California Ave. $20 members; $25 nonmembers. Includes lunch. 342-1652.
Friday 9/14
"Managing People Through Change," 8 to 11 a.m., P.A.S. Associates Training Center, 1401 19th St., Suite 110. $95. Registration required. 631-2165.
Tuesday 9/18
"Planning to Avoid Probate" Workshop, presented by Nancy Oehler, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., Kern County Law Library, 1415 Truxtun Ave., third floor. kerncountylawlibrary.org or 868-5320.
Wednesday 9/19
"Bakersfield Babes In Business" Meeting Luncheon, for professional business women, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Padre Hotel, 1702 18th St. $18. Reservations, email ann@mccrightagency.com.
Thursday 9/20
Estate Planning Workshop, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Kern Schools Federal Credit Union, 9500 Ming Ave. Free. ksfcu.org or 833-7762.
Friday 9/21
The Kern Great Debate, Debating will be candidates running for office representing areas of Kern County, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Petroleum Club, 5060 California Ave. $10 advance; $20 at the door. Visit kerngreatdebate.com, email magen@abcco.com or 427-4700.
Monday 9/24
"Core Leadership Skills," 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., P.A.S. Associates Training Center, 1401 19th St., Suite 110. $275. Registration required. 631-2165.
Tuesday 9/25
"Managing Stress: The Road to Resiliency," 8 to 11 a.m., P.A.S. Associates Training Center, 1401 19th St., Suite 110. $95. Registration required. 631-2165.
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