California Latter-Day Saints
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LDS Special Interest Groups - unique congregations and groups including Spanish, Chinese, Deaf, Tagalog and others.

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Latter-Day Saint Church - LDS
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints aka Mormon features uniform traditional family-centered religious worship at many located in the area. Special programs include women's relief society, youth groups, scouting, welfare services, family history centers, sports and cultural events, and daily religious study groups (seminary and institute). The LDS Church is the third largest religious denomination in America (coming behind Catholics and Protestants).

Special Programs
See the Stake Meetinghouse Directory below to find out more about their special activity programs. There are always missionaries available every Sunday morning to answer your questions at each church location.
Youth Activities - Weekly activity night, scouts, campouts, summer camps and more for youths 8-18.
Socials and Dances - Weekend socials, dances, firesides and more for youth and young single adults (YSA) ages 14 and up.
Sports - Most LDS churchs have indoor basketball or volleyball recreation court that are used for informal and league games and practices on a weekly basis.
Seminary - Gospel doctrine classes held during the week - includes both Seminary and Institute classes for ages 14 and up.
Homemaking Class - Monthly seminar for young homemakers.
Family History Research - Research your family tree and learn about prominent ancestors in your past. Most LDS Churchs have direct access to the world's largest family history library.



Family Night Adventure
Increase happiness and unity in the home as well as personal satisfaction. Family night will help make communication happen and open the doors to let you discover each other's hidden talents and ambitions and prepare for an exciting future.

Gold Rush Saints California Mormons And the Great Rush for Riches Owens & Bagley - University of Oklahoma Press; From 1846 to 1857 Mormons played a crucial role in shaping events in California and the West. They were the first American settlers of San Francisco, and without them, John Sutter might not have built his sawmill and thus discovered gold in 1848. In Gold Rush Saints, Kenneth N. Owens combines narrative history and documentary accounts to reveal a hidden wealth of California and Mormon history. The first-person accounts of pioneer Mormons, both men and women, offer new perspectives on myths and realities of gold rush California.

Bakersfield Crystal Palace Inn Best Western Vacation Resort 2620 Buck Owens Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93308; Location: Westside - Use SR-99 Freeway / 24th Street Exit (SR-178) This Bakersfield hotel offers a pool, Olympic size pool and is located next door to the Buck Owens Crystal Palace entertainment complex. Hotel guests will find key area attractions and business locations nearby including Lake Isabella, Kern River, the Bakersfield Convention Center and the Mesa Marin Raceway. Each newly remodeled and well-appointed room features all the extras that make a difference while traveling.

Christian Single Adult Groups Young Single adult activity groups, congregations and special events for across Southern California. Meet individuals who share and promote a strong healthy sense of faith and values.

Local Christian Action Coalitions The Lighted Candle Society - Help stop the publishers of immoral junk from trampling the moral values of our society. Newsletter and Action Programs.

Tour Park City
This mountain community is home to three world class ski resorts and hosted several alpine venues of the 2002 Winter Olympics. The historic district is a bustling year-round draw for vacationers.

Fresno California Temple
6290 N Valentine Ave, Fresno, CA 93711 USA; 559-437-9451; Temple Webpage;
Dedicated: 09-Apr-2000;

Bakersfield LDS Institute of Religion
2309 Church Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306; 661-871-1077; Institute Website;
The Institute Building in Bakersfield is the #1 place in this area where Young Single Adults gather for social interaction. Come and enjoy the company of others who share LDS values.
LDS Church Education System - Religious Study Resources.

Bakersfield Ramada Limited
828 Real Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309;
Location: Westside - Use SR-99 Freeway / California Ave West Exit
Upon entrance to our guest suites, you will notice the high ceilings and spacious comfort of having a separate living area with a sofa bed, and extended stay conveniences like Complimentary High Speed Wireless Internet Access, microwave, refrigerator, coffee machine, and 2 work desks and for greater comfort, we offer an expanded 70 channel cable television lineup featuring HBO The list of amenities continues with an outdoor crystal clear swimming pool and heated Jacuzzi spa.

Plumas Area LDS Special Interest
Special Interest Groups and Congregations including Young Single Adult (YSA) Groups:

Plumas Area LDS Institute of Religion
Provides opportunity for ongoing daily religious studies.
LDS Church Education System - Religious Study Resources.

Plumas Area LDS Deseret Industries
Charitable goods exchange center.

San Diego Boy Scouts
The Boys Scouts of America is a highly successful youth organization that motivates young men and women to build character by honoring their duty to self, to God and to country through outdoor activity, service, recreation and education. Cub and Troop programs are oriented for young boys only while older aged (14-20) boys and girls may participate in coed varsity and venturer programs.

Church History for LDS Families
Quality Bound Family Night Edition
Valetta - Shadow Mountain Press;
Most publications about the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints seem to be written for historians and scholars, but this volume promises to be a trusted resource for families, teachers, and youth. The beautifully illustrated book is designed for anyone wanting to understand more clearly the history of the Church and its ties to the Doctrine and Covenants. The format – with word helps, illustrations, photos, maps, explanations, and brief commentaries – will be familiar to all who have loved the perennial bestseller The Book of Mormon for Latter-day Saint Families, which was created by the same team of writers. Bring to life for your family the priceless stories, events, people, and scriptures of the Restoration!

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LDS California Bookstore
California Saints - A 150 Year Legacy in the Golden State - From aiding in the early development of San Francisco, San Diego and Sacramento to the ministry of Howard W Hunter as the first President of the LDS Church from California, Cowan and Homer share with us California's rich LDS history.
Book of Mormon for LDS Families - Beautiful Hardcover Bookcraft Edition includes large print, multiple illustrations, commentaries and explanations.



Bakersfield Super 8 Motel
901 Real Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309;
Location: Westside - Use SR-99 Freeway / California Ave West Exit
Welcome to Super 8 Bakersfield, CA. The 2 diamond AAA approved property is easily accessible from Highway 99 north and south. The motel has a outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, elevator, SuperStart breakfast every morning. All guest rooms have free high speed internet, 25 inch TV with cable and HBO.