The community is invited to the first annual Cesar Chavez Day of Service to be held at Sunset Middle School located at 8301 Sunset Blvd. in Weedpatch on March 30 from 2-8 p.m. and Rexland Acres Park, 325 E. Fairview Rd. in Bakersfield on March 31 from 3-5 p.m. The events are hosted by Assemblymember Rudy Salas, the Latino Roundtable of Kern and Vineland School District.
Cesar Chávez Day is observed March 31, a holiday in the state of California and in other states across the U.S., communities across the country celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights leader César E. Chávez’ work through education, celebration, and service projects.
Wednesday, March 31, Sunset Middle School, 2 – 8 p.m.
Vineland School District, Assemblymember Rudy Salas and the Latino Roundtable of Kern are teaming up to host several activities in honor of César Chávez, which will include a school beautification project from 2-5 p.m., followed by a community dinner and screening of César Chávez the movie at 6 p.m.
Thursday, March 31, Rexland Acres Park, 3 – 5 p.m.
Assemblymember Rudy Salas and the Latino Roundtable of Kern will host the first annual César Chávez Day of Service, which will start with a community welcome and recognitions at 3 p.m., a park clean-up will follow at 3:30 p.m.