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The Shape of a Holiday Season

11.1.2025

Tree lightings, pop-up shops, and neighborhood squares reveal how a city comes to recognize itself. As the holidays edge closer, Bakersfield begins to take on a certain kind of glow. Lights thread themselves through trees and rooftops, music permeates public squares, and neighbors find themselves in the same spaces, lingering a little longer than usual.…

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10.6.2025

AutumnFest at Belcourt Village: A Celebration of Community and Fall Fun

Memories from October 4th’s first annual AutumnFest at Belcourt Village still linger with warmth and gratitude. Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, and helped make this new Seven Oaks tradition such a joyful success. From balloon twisting and face painting to seasonal décor and artisan goods, the day was filled with creativity and community…

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10.1.2025

Radiant Waxing Arrives in Belcourt Village, Redefining Self-Care in Bakersfield

Later this year, Belcourt Village, Southwest Bakersfield’s curated retail enclave, will welcome a new addition: Radiant Waxing, a full-service salon devoted to one simple mission: helping people feel confident in their own skin. But the salon, locally owned by Pritesh and Mira Patel, represents something beyond hair removal. It’s a study in how small businesses…

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9.1.2025

A Signature Approach to Community

Walk through Seven Oaks and you’ll see how thoughtfully it stands apart from other neighborhoods in Bakersfield. The retail centers feel thoughtfully placed. The walking paths connect somewhere meaningful. The public spaces invite you to linger rather than hurry through. There’s an intentionality here that feels different from typical suburban development, and there’s a reason…

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7.7.2025

Belcourt Seven Oaks’ Annual 4th of July Parade

Belcourt Seven Oaks’ Annual 4th of July Parade was a vibrant celebration of patriotism, community, and connection. As a thoughtfully designed master-planned community, Belcourt Seven Oaks was created to bring people together—and events like the 4th of July Parade are a true reflection of that vision. The morning began with a heartfelt performance of the…

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7.1.2025

Valley Montessori Academy’s New Beginnings for Bakersfield’s Youngest Learners

In the heart of the Seven Oaks Business Park, Valley Montessori Academy (VMA) has established a nurturing educational haven, serving children from 18 months to 9 years old. Known for its warm, engaging environment, VMA is committed to helping children grow and thrive through self-directed learning, independence, and curiosity. With the recent groundbreaking of a…

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6.12.2025

Landmark 520-Unit Apartment Community Breaks Ground, Launching Westbridge Seven Oaks

Bakersfield, CA – Presidio Capital Partners and Fuller Apartment Homes, in partnership with Bolthouse Properties, proudly announce the groundbreaking of Park Center at Seven Oaks — the largest multifamily development in Kern County’s history, with a total of 520 apartment homes. Construction on Phase I, comprising 352 units, began on May 27, 2025. Preleasing will…

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