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School with two selections from Marriage of Figaro, vocal solo by Carol Mofran, Overture from the Barber of Seville, and In Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt. Scholarship student, Rack Kramer, will perform on piano and trombone. Helen Smoot and Jody Steel will play Bach, followed by the Light Cavalry Overture. Donation is $5. For information call Bill at 760-376-4461. ■ Register to vote May 19 May 19 is the last day to register to vote. Don't miss your chance to be heard. ■ WH Community Group May 20 The new Wofford Heights Community Group will meet on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the New Life Church 25 Arden Ave. in Wofford Heights. All WH businesses and citizens are invited to attend. ■ KRV Chamber May mixer May 20 Come enjoy a good time at Stadium
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Merits recognition Congressman McCarthy with Mason Meyers from Kern Valley High School who was the recipient of the 23rd Congressional District of California Merit Award. Meyers was asked to select an educator to receive the 23rd Congressional District of California Inspirational High School Educator Award and he chose Carolynne Fandino who was awarded and honored posthumously. The ceremony took place Friday, April 25th in Bakersfield at the Kern County High School District Office.
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Legends, 6429 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella from 5:30 to 7 p.m. with refreshments, prizes and networking. Call 60-3795236. ■ Friends of the Library book sale May 22 Friends of The Library Spring book sale will be held at the Lake Isabella library. Member only Pre-Sale will be on May 21 from 4 to 6 p.m. Open to the public on May 22 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 23 and 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ■ KRV Collaborative May 22 Join with the KRV Collaborative and in the KernStopMeth Now movement. It meets from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-2556. To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, submissions must be received on Tuesday by 1 p.m.. Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by event date and space available.
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Teenage awkwardness and fun By Sam Struckhoff Pick of the Week “A Birder's Guide to Everything” (PG-13) — To 15year-old David (Kodi SmitMcPhee), bird watching (or birding) is his passion, his lifeboat in a confusing sea of hormones. When David snaps a blurry photo of a duck once thought to be extinct, he and his friends quest to get a clear image before their mentor (Ben Kingsley) can swoop in and steal the discovery. All of this birding excitement makes a convenient distraction from the imminent remarriage of David's father. As a coming-of-age comedy, the film hits every note. David and his friends have the right level of quirkiness to make authentic teenage awkwardness fun to watch on screen. This is the first feature-length offering from director Rob Meyer, and it shows genuine affection for his characters. “Journey to the West” (PG13) — Stephen Chow lands another hit, solidifying his title as the master of kung-fu comedy. In this adaptation of a Chinese classic, shape-shifting demons, big-footed warriors, monster fish and slapstick action collide into one fun movie experience. Xuan Zang (Wen Zhang) is a bumbling young Buddhist monk on a mission: hunt demons from India to China and ultimately confront the Monkey King. In his travels, he befriends a
"A Birder's Guide to Everything" rival demon-hunter, the beautiful and ferocious Miss Duan (Qi Shu). With the right blend of over-thetop animated special effects and real-deal action, this goofball adventure can throw a punch. “Run & Jump” (NR) — A working-class Irish family faces a difficult transition after the father suffers a rare frontal lobe stroke. The once-strong patriarch of the family is now a collection of confusing behaviors, unable to relate to other people. Complicating things just a bit more is the observer, an American doctor (Will Forte) who asks to stay with the family and document the father's difficult rehabilitation. The doctor can't help being drawn into the family drama. Before last year, Forte was best known for his work on "Saturday Night Live." Since the Oscar nominations for the blackand-white dark comedy/drama "Nebraska," it seems he's successfully branching out into more serious roles. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob 1 c. Chopped nuts (optional) 1/2 c. Pineapple Mix well; chill. Bodfish Bob’s BBQ Ribs 3 lb. Beef short ribs 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup chili sauce 1 (12 ounce) jar pineapple preserves Precook ribs in salt, pepper and water for 2 hours. Barbecue over slow coals 15 to 20 minutes. Baste in sauce and serve with remaining sauce.
The Fish and Game Habitat Club presents the 27th Annual Free Kid's Fishing Derby Ages 4 to 15 Saturday June 7th Wofford Heights Park (E. Evans Road) Sign up at Wofford Heights Park Friday June 6 from 3 to 6 p.m. or Saturday June 7 from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Registration is a must! Activities, prizes, free lunch for all registered kids. First and Second place trophy winners 4 age groups 2 categories Elaine Johnson 760-417-0950 or email eejohnson47@gmail.com Presented by
Bodfish Bob’s Hawaiian Chicken 2 chickens, cut up (or favorite chicken pieces) 1 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 (No. 2) can pineapple juice 1 cup pineapple tidbits 1 cup sliced mushrooms Marinate chicken in soy sauce for 1 hour and drain. Dot with butter; brown on both sides under broiler. Place in casserole dish; add pineapple juice and cornstarch. Simmer together on low heat (300°) for 1-1/2 hours. Add tidbits and mushrooms. Heat through. Bodfish Bob’s Pineapple Cabbage Salad
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2 c. Chopped cabbage 1 medium can pineapple, drained 1/2 c. Salad dressing 2 c. Chopped apple 1 c. Mini marshmallows
Bodfish Bob’s Caribbean Chicken and Rice 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 green pepper, cut in strips 1/2 onion, sliced 1 large can pineapple rings 3/4 cup apricot pineapple preserves Simmer the chicken in two tablespoons of water in a large skillet for 40 minutes. Add green pepper and onion slices. Continue to simmer until chicken is done. Pour apricot pineapple preserves on chicken, green pepper and onion. Stir gently. Place pineapple rings on chicken and vegetables. Spoon preserves onto the pineapple rings. Simmer five more minutes. Serve over favorite flavor of rice. Serves six. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.