BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- All Events listed will be held at Buena Vista Museum of Natural History

2018 Chester Ave Bakersfield, CA 93301

Located in the heart of Downtown Bakersfield's Arts District on Chester (between 20th and 21st)

Reservations are recommended for lectures and all programs.

661-324-6350 Admission $4 for Children $7 Adults $5 Seniors and Students over 18 with ID.

AUGUST

August 16th MOO CREAMERY Dinner

Join us Sunday August 16th at the MOO CREAMERY for a delicious dinner and Moo-sic. Proceeds from your dinner ticket that night will help the museum continue the many educational programs offered to the community. So why not Bring your Friends and Family for a great dinner and help raise moo bucks for the museum at the same time.

August 20th Third Thursday of each month is Free admission Day, summer hours 10am- 4 pm.

September

September 5th The First Saturday of each month is BVMNH's Family Day 2 adults and up to 6 children admission only $20.

September 5th “Just for Kids” 10:30-12noon Victoria Theriault presents Life in Japan an informative Program designed for Just for Kids! Parents welcome to attend. General admission applies, members are free

September 5, 3:00 PM

“ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF KERN COUNTY #1”

“Roadside Geology of Central and Eastern Kern County”

Presented by Geologist Tim Elam

California has virtually every type of rock, landform, and geologic feature known. Many of the significant, fascinating geologic features of California geology exist right here in Kern County. Our Kern County roads and highway showcase many of these features.

This presentation is the first of a two-part series, and will focus on central and eastern parts of the county.

Among those areas that will be discussed in this presentation are:

· The Kern River Canyon

· The Mojave Desert

· The Sierra Nevada Mountains

· The spectacular geologic exposures of Red Rock Canyon

· Ancient volcanoes of the Piute Mountains

· The Tehachapi Mountains

Join local geologist Tim Elam for a photographic tour of Highway 58, Highway 14, Highway 178, and other roads of Kern County.

See why and how Kern County is the crossroads of California geology.

The presentation will be informal, and no geologic background is necessary to enjoy the event. There will be no extra charge to attend this event…just the normal Museum admittance fee.

September 12th Science as a Performing Art SAPA) to be held at Point Loma University, Bakersfield, CA located at the corner of Mohawk and California Ave. 9am-4pm Admission: $5 students/seniors/teachers, $7 adults, or $25 for a family (children must be accompanied by an adult)

If you are curious-minded, adventurous, and science-oriented, or just want to know more. Or maybe you are a teacher, a student, or you just want something fun and entertaining for the whole family, then come experience the wild and wacky world of SAPA.

Enjoy live demonstrations and performances throughout the day explaining

“The Weird, the Wacky and Wonderful World of Science”

For advance tickets, or more information about being a Vendor, Performer, or Sponsor, please contact Koral Hancharick or Pam Angel at BVMNH, 661-324-6350.

September 17th Third Thursday of each month is Free admission Day from 12am- 4 pm.

September 19, 3:00 PM “ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF KERN COUNTY #2” Western and Southern Kern County Presented by Geologist Tim Elam

California has virtually every type of rock, landform, and geologic feature known. Many of the significant, fascinating geologic features of California geology exist right here in Kern County. Our Kern County roads and highways showcase many of these features.

This presentation is the second of a two-part series, and will focus on western and southern parts of the county. Among those areas that will be discussed are:

· The San Andreas Fault

· The Temblor Range

· The Sharktooth Hill fossils

· The San Joaquin Valley

· The San Emigdio Range and Frazier Park area

Join local geologist Tim Elam for a photographic tour of Highway 58, Interstate 5, Highway 33, and other roads of Kern County.

See why and how Kern County is the crossroads of California geology.

The presentation will be informal, and no geologic background is necessary to enjoy the event.

There will be no extra charge to attend this event…just the normal Museum admittance fee, members are Free.

October 3, 10am Just for Kids (To Be Announced)

October 3, 7:00 PM “Geology of California”

By Geologist Tim Elam

GEOLOGY OF CALIFORNIA

California has some of the most spectacular, beautiful, and unusual landforms on Earth. The state has virtually every type of rock and geologic feature. These are a reflection of dynamic geologic activities that have occurred over millions of years. Some of these activities continue today.

Yosemite Valley, Death Valley, Mt. Whitney and the Sierra Nevada, San Francisco Bay, Mono Lake, Mojave Desert, Mt. Shasta, and Lake Tahoe…are just a few of the recognizable names of features created by geologic processes. How were they created? When? What are the evidences of geologic activity?

Join local geologist Tim Elam as he presents a photographic overview of the geology of California. The presentation will be informal, and questions and discussion are encouraged. No geologic background is necessary to enjoy the event.

There will be no extra charge for attending this event…just the normal Museum entrance fee, members are Free.

October 10th Geology Yard Sale 10am-4pm at the museum. More details soon.

Oct 16th and 17th 7pm-9:30pm

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM! A Haunted Museum Night!

If you dare to creep through the museum’s many exhibit halls with only a flashlight guided tour, then join us on Friday the 16th and/or Saturday the 17th of October ! 7:00 – 9:30 PM $7 Adults / $5 Students

A night for the whole family. Let your imagination run wild with a Fun and Fearful time, a special visit to the Weird Professor’s Science Lab is a must! Space is limited reservations recommended. 661-324-6350

Ocotober 17th Docent & Jr Docent Orientation

10am at BVMNH meet in multi purpose room. Please reserve your space by calling 661-324-6350

October 30th “MURDER AT THE MUSEUM”

A night of who dunit! A Murder Mystery with a twist!

You are invited to Buena Vista Museum’s first Halloween party and 3rd Annual Murder Mystery night. This year come dressed as your favorite character, who or whatever that might be. The night will be full of surprises! This is a participating event involving all those attending. Random clues will be given out throughout the evening.

Ticket includes Appetizers, Dinner, Desert and Prizes.

$65 Members, $75 non members. Reservations are required. Tickets available October 1st at BVMNH or call 661-324-6350

Presentations with Geologist Tim Elam

November 7, 3 p.m. “Minerals and Crystals”

November 21, 7 p.m. “Let’s Talk Crude: Petroleum Geology of Kern County”

December 5, 7 p.m. “McKittrick, Maricopa, and La Brea Tar Seeps”