Discussions and Events

Disscussions

KICK-OFF CEREMONY
Thurs. Jan. 24, 10 a.m.

Bakersfield College Renegade Room
Hosted by BC Culinary Arts Department
1801 Panorama Drive, Bakersfield • 395-4461

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STORYTIMES
Beginning Wed. Jan 30, 10:30 a.m.

The ABCs of Good Nutrition, storytimes featuring food-related fun and activities will be held at branches throughout Kern County. See www.kerncountylibrary.org for story times and locations.

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BOOK DISCUSSION
Fri. Feb. 1, 1 p.m.

Meghan Whitaker, Registered Dietition, Clinica Sierra Vista, will lead discussion.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
4001 California Ave, Bakersfield • 631-2575

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AUTHOR VISIT
Thurs. Feb. 7, 7 p.m.

Author Eric Schlosser will talk about his writing, discuss Fast Food Nation and do a book signing. Sponsored by the Kern County Library Foundation and hosted by the CSUB Kegley Institute of Ethics.

California State University Bakersfield, Dore Theater
9001 Stockdale Hwy., Bakersfield • 868-0712 or 654-2555

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BREAKFAST WITH THE AUTHOR
Fri. Feb. 8, 7 a.m.

Join author Eric Schlosser for breakfast and informal Q & A about the themes of Fast Food Nation and Chew on This. Healthy breakfast foods donated by Trader Joes Grocery Store, Bakersfield. Limited to 150 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission is free.

Kern County Library
Beale Memorial Library Auditorium
701 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield • 868-0712

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FILM SCREENING
Fri. Feb. 8, 7 p.m.

Supersize Me: a documentary film
Beale Memorial Library Auditorium
701 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield • 868-0745
FREE ADMISSION
Screening underwritten by the InnerVision Spiritual Center

Film discussion will be led by Spotlight Theatre’s Managing Director, Hal Friedman

PANEL DISCUSSION
Mon. Feb. 11, 7 p.m.

CSUB Kegley Institute of Ethics Panel Discussion
Moderator: Dr. Christopher Meyers, Director,
Kegley Institute of Ethics

Student Union Multi-Purpose Room
California State University Bakersfield
9001 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield • 654-2555

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DRAMATIC READING
Fri. Feb 15, 7 p.m.
The actors from The Empty Space will perform dramatic readings from Fast Food Nation and Chew on This. Registered Dietitian, Meghan Whitaker, Clinica Sierra Vista, will display nutritional information and informally answer nutritional questions.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
4001 California Avenue, Bakersfield • 631-2575

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PANEL DISCUSSION
Wed. Feb. 20, 7 p.m.
Faculty members and community experts will present a wideranging exploration of the themes of Fast Food Nation. Hosted by the Bakersfield College Library. Panel participants:

Bakersfield College
Grace Van Dyke Bird Library
1801 Panorama Dr., Bakersfield • 395-4461

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BOOK DISCUSSION
Tues. Feb. 26, 7 p.m.
“Fast Food Economics” presentation and Q & A with S. Aaron Hegde, PhD, Director, Environmental Resource Management Program Assistant Professor, Economics, California State University, Bakersfield

Russo’s Marketplace Books 9000 Ming Avenue, Bakersfield • 665-4686

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FAMILY ACTIVITY
Fri. Feb. 29 (Leap Day) 10 a.m.-Noon
“Leaping for Life” Pre-school age children and their parents are welcomed to join us for a treasure hunt of ingredients required for healthy snacks and meals. Enjoy family-friendly activities that promote health and nutrition, recipes for nutritious child-friendly meals, and safe ways to include children in food preparation. Food samples and prizes! Sponsored by Community Connection for Child Care.

Jastro Park, Truxtun Avenue
Downtown Bakersfield • 322-0541