From the beginning of our relationship, we have gravitated toward the simple pleasures of life (especially when we can save money by doing so). Having enjoyed many church potlucks during our premarital years, we decided that our wedding reception (on April 28, 1985) would also be a potluck. Some were shocked at our decision, shuddering “people just don’t do that,” but in the end it proved to be a delicious (and economical) decision. Of course we did have wedding cake for all to share, so we weren’t completely untraditional.

So to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary, we are inviting our friends to join us for a potluck at Jastro Park (located at the corner of Truxtun Avenue and Elm Street, just a couple of blocks east of Oak Street near downtown Bakersfield). It seems appropriate to celebrate our “green” anniversary at a park.
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