West Side Outreach & Learning Center

04/11/2026

Come see us at the West Side Family Health Care Health Fair today! We’re helping with car seat checks! Lots of great info and resources!

11/06/2025

TODAY!

10/29/2025

Great opportunity at KCL - Taft Branch Library on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday!

📚 Supper and Snacks in the Stacks! 🍎
Kids ages 2–18 can enjoy a free early dinner and snack while joining in on fun library activities — happening at your local Kern County Library!

09/15/2025

Your voice matters, Taft! 💬

Join us for the next Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting presented by Kern Family Health Care.

🗓 Wednesday, September 17, 2025
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 West Side Recreation & Park District – Auditorium, 500 Cascade Place, Taft
🍴 Free dinner provided

Come share your experiences, learn about local health care resources, and connect with others who care about making health care better in our community. Translation will be available.

Everyone is welcome—we hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Anastasia Lester at [email protected]

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¡Tu voz importa, Taft! 💬

Acompáñanos en la próxima reunión del Comité Asesor Regional (RAC), presentada por Kern Family Health Care.

🗓 Miércoles, 17 de septiembre de 2025
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 West Side Recreation & Park District – Auditorio, 500 Cascade Place, Taft
🍴 Cena gratuita incluida

Ven a compartir tus experiencias, conocer los recursos de salud disponibles en tu comunidad y conectar con otras personas que desean mejorar la atención médica en nuestra comunidad. Habrá traducción disponible.

Todos son bienvenidos—¡esperamos verte allí!

¿Preguntas? Contacta a Anastasia Lester en [email protected]

08/28/2025

🚗👶 Is your child’s car seat installed correctly? Most aren’t — but we can help!

Join us for a FREE Child Car Seat Safety Check-Up Event on Saturday, September 13 from 8:00–11:00am at the WSRPD Community Center, Front Parking Lot (500 Cascade Place, Taft).

Certified child passenger safety technicians will check your car seat installation and show you how to properly install and adjust it to keep your child safe.

No fee, no registration — just drive in and get peace of mind! ✅

08/15/2025

🎒 Backpack Giveaway is TOMORROW!
📍 Recreation Center, 500 Cascade Place, Taft

Get ready for the new school year and pick up a free backpack!

A big thank you to Senator Shannon Grove, Anthem Blue Cross, and Diamond in the Rough for making this event possible!

06/17/2025

FREE SUMMER MEALS through July 31.

06/17/2025

Wednesday and Thursday at Taft Methodist!

05/15/2025

Great opportunity thanks to California Resources Corporation and Diamond in the Rough!

🚲🛴 Almost All Wheels is rolling into town! 🛹🎉

Join us Saturday, June 14 from 9 AM – 12 PM at the Rec Center Gymnasium for a day full of fun, raffle giveaways, music, food, and community spirit!

🔧 Bring your broken wheels — we’ll help fix them and teach valuable skills.
🎁 Win a bike, scooter, or skateboard!
💥 FREE to attend!

Let’s get our community moving — one wheel at a time!

Register online or at the Rec Center:
https://wsrpdonline.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30113

📍 500 Cascade Place Blvd D, Taft | 📞 661.763.4246

05/12/2025

🌊 May is Water Safety Month! 🌊

Join us for a FREE Parent Water Safety Workshop and learn how to keep your little ones safe around water this summer! 🛟

📅 Tuesday, May 20, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Community Center Assembly Room
500 Cascade Place, Taft

Topics include:
👀 Supervision
🛡️ 5 Layers of Drowning Protection
⚠️ Understanding Water Hazards
🚨 Recognizing Drowning
🏊 Swim Lessons & more!

🎟️ Limited Number of Swim Lesson Vouchers Available!
👶 For parents with kids ages 0–10

Workshop registration recommended, but not required:
https://wsrpdonline.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30057

Let’s work together to prevent drownings and promote safe fun in the water. 💦

PLEASE NOTE: Detailed information on Swim Lessons will be released soon; registration will begin Thursday, May 22.

04/28/2025

This CPR CLASS for PARENTS is for adults with children ages 0-10 and is being offered with grant funding from Kern County Human Services and First 5 Kern. There is no fee to participate; space is limited, so register now!

https://wsrpdonline.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30056

Sunday, May 5
2:00-5:00pm
Community Center Auditorium
500 Cascade Place, Taft

Benefits of CPR Training:
* Emergency Preparedness
* Quick Response
* Confidence
* Family Safety
* Increased Survival Rates