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Ridgecrest, California Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day Ridgecrest! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Ridgecrest End of Year Celebration- Heartland Charter School at Upjohn Park
  • Sierra Sands Adult School Graduation at Parker Performing Arts Center
  • All Soul's Food Pantry is Open

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do Honeydew Melons have to get married in church? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 88, low: 55. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 93 and low of 61 degrees.

📸 Around Ridgecrest

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ridgecrest

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Other local events
    Wednesday May 20
  • Sierra Sands Adult School Graduation
    Parker Performing Arts Center, 500 E French Ave, Ridgecrest
    6:00 pm
  • Tuesday May 26
  • All Soul's Food Pantry is Open
    200 Drummond Ave, Ridgecrest
    4:00 pm
  • Wednesday May 27
  • Jackson Pollock Heartland class — China Lake Museum Foundation
    China Lake Museum Foundation, 130 E Las Flores Ave, Ridgecrest
    11:00 am
  • Thursday May 28
  • Vieweg STEM Academy Promotion
    Kerr McGee Community Center, 100 W California Ave, Ridgecrest
    8:00 am
  • Mesquite High School Graduation at DV Hall, Fairgrounds
    Desert Empire Fairgrounds, 520 S Richmond Rd, Ridgecrest
    6:00 pm
  • Mesquite High School Graduation
    Kerr McGee Community Center, 100 W California Ave, Ridgecrest
    6:30 pm
  • High Desert School Graduation at DV Hall, Fairgrounds
    Desert Empire Fairgrounds, 520 S Richmond Rd, Ridgecrest
    7:30 pm

📣 Ridgecrest Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 20
  • Sierra Sands Adult School Graduation
    Parker Performing Arts Center, 500 E French Ave, Ridgecrest
    6:00 pm
  • Thursday May 28
  • Vieweg STEM Academy Promotion
    Kerr McGee Community Center, 100 W California Ave, Ridgecrest
    8:00 am
  • Mesquite High School Graduation at DV Hall, Fairgrounds
    Desert Empire Fairgrounds, 520 S Richmond Rd, Ridgecrest
    6:00 pm
  • Mesquite High School Graduation
    Kerr McGee Community Center, 100 W California Ave, Ridgecrest
    6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Ridgecrest Regional Hospital posted a job opening for Housekeeping Aide in Ridgecrest. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Ridgecrest. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ridgecrest here.

🗞 Nearby News

California City

  • Peregrine Falcon Parents Dive Bomb Researchers Handling Chicks at This California City Hall (myrtlebeachonline.com)
  • All People Are Sacred: Addressing Health Issues in Kern County Detention Centers (southkernsol.org)
  • California sent investigators into ICE detention centers. Detainees wept in interviews (thelalocal.org)

Mojave


Ok Ridgecrest! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they cant elope!! (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ridgecrest

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ridgecrest

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.