The 20th annual FACT Barbecue for the Birds and Open House is scheduled at California State University, Bakersfield's Environmental Studies Area on Saturday, May 18. Open House begins at 4 p.m., and dinner is served at 6 p.m.
Tours of the Facility for Animal Care and Treatment feature talks and demonstrations with live birds of prey. A number of young birds, such as barn owls, great horned owls, and red tail hawks will be on display.
CSUB Biology students will give visitors an opportunity to dissect owl pellets and study the bones of animals eaten by the owls.
Members of Cal State's 60+ Club will be selling nature gifts, such as FACT T-shirts, note cards, coloring books, Zoobooks, and other items.
Music by "Rare and Endangered" will begin at 5 p.m., featuring folk and Irish music performed on a hammer dulcimer and other string instruments. The band will play again during dinner.
Dinner includes deep pit beef and turkey, barbecue beans and salsa, tossed salad, rolls, homemade desserts, coffee and tea. Beer, wine and soda will be available.
Silent auctions will be held before dinner. A live auction will begin after dinner. Door prizes will be given at the end of the evening.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors (60+), and $6 for children 5-12. Reservations should be made in advance. Please call (661) 664-316 or visit the Internet website at www.csub.edu/fact/bbq.html.
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