Freemasonry Speaks in Symbols— And It Also Speaks in Stone
Sacred geometry shows us that every well-proportioned structure isn’t an accident but an intention of harmony. As Masons, we are called to apply those same principles within ourselves.
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August 4, 2026
Job's Daughters Stated Meeting
August 4, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
August 4, 2026
#313 Tehachapi Stated Meeting
August 4, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
August 5, 2026
#695 M/O Stated Meeting and Dinner
August 5, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
August 5, 2026
#486 Caledonia Dinner and Stated Meeting
August 5, 2026 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
September 1, 2026
Job's Daughters Stated Meeting
September 1, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
September 1, 2026
#313 Tehachapi Stated Meeting
September 1, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
September 2, 2026
#695 M/O Stated Meeting and Dinner
September 2, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
September 2, 2026
#486 Caledonia Dinner and Stated Meeting
September 2, 2026 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
September 5, 2026
#309 D/W Stated Meeting
September 5, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
September 9, 2026
#486 Temple Board Meeting
September 9, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
October 6, 2026
Job's Daughters Stated Meeting
October 6, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
October 6, 2026
#313 Tehachapi Stated Meeting
October 6, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
October 7, 2026
#695 M/O Stated Meeting and Dinner
October 7, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
October 7, 2026
#486 Caledonia Dinner and Stated Meeting
October 7, 2026 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
October 14, 2026
#486 Temple Board Meeting
October 14, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
November 3, 2026
Job's Daughters Stated Meeting
November 3, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
November 3, 2026
#313 Tehachapi Stated Meeting
November 3, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
November 4, 2026
#695 M/O Stated Meeting and Dinner
November 4, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
November 4, 2026
#486 Caledonia Dinner and Stated Meeting
November 4, 2026 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
November 7, 2026
#309 D/W Stated Meeting
November 7, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
November 11, 2026
#486 Temple Board Meeting
November 11, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
December 1, 2026
Job's Daughters Stated Meeting
December 1, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
December 1, 2026
#313 Tehachapi Stated Meeting
December 1, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
December 2, 2026
#695 M/O Stated Meeting and Dinner
December 2, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
December 2, 2026
#486 Caledonia Dinner and Stated Meeting
December 2, 2026 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
December 5, 2026
#309 D/W Stated Meeting
December 5, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
December 9, 2026
#486 Temple Board Meeting
December 9, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
January 5, 2027
Job's Daughters Stated Meeting
January 5, 2027 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
January 5, 2027
#313 Tehachapi Stated Meeting
January 5, 2027 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
January 6, 2027
#695 M/O Stated Meeting and Dinner
January 6, 2027 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
January 6, 2027
#486 Caledonia Dinner and Stated Meeting
January 6, 2027 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
January 13, 2027
#486 Temple Board Meeting
January 13, 2027 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
February 2, 2027
Job's Daughters Stated Meeting
February 2, 2027 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
February 2, 2027
#313 Tehachapi Stated Meeting
February 2, 2027 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
February 3, 2027
#695 M/O Stated Meeting and Dinner
February 3, 2027 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
February 3, 2027
#486 Caledonia Dinner and Stated Meeting
February 3, 2027 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
February 6, 2027
#309 D/W Stated Meeting
February 6, 2027 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
February 10, 2027
#486 Temple Board Meeting
February 10, 2027 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
March 2, 2027
Job's Daughters Stated Meeting
March 2, 2027 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
March 3, 2027
#695 M/O Stated Meeting and Dinner
March 3, 2027 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
March 3, 2027
#486 Caledonia Dinner and Stated Meeting
March 3, 2027 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
April 6, 2027
Job's Daughters Stated Meeting
April 6, 2027 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
April 7, 2027
#695 M/O Stated Meeting and Dinner
April 7, 2027 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
April 7, 2027
#486 Caledonia Dinner and Stated Meeting
April 7, 2027 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
May 5, 2027
#695 M/O Stated Meeting and Dinner
May 5, 2027 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
May 5, 2027
#486 Caledonia Dinner and Stated Meeting
May 5, 2027 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
June 2, 2027
#695 M/O Stated Meeting and Dinner
June 2, 2027 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
June 2, 2027
#486 Caledonia Dinner and Stated Meeting
June 2, 2027 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
July 7, 2027
#695 M/O Stated Meeting and Dinner
July 7, 2027 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
July 7, 2027
#486 Caledonia Dinner and Stated Meeting
July 7, 2027 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm

~Todd first applied for the degrees in April of 2024 and Grand Lodge approved him on June 10th. He was initiated as an Entered Apprentice Mason in September and became immediately immersed in his work. In September of 2025, Brother Todd was Passed to the Degree of a FellowCraft Mason. Through time and diligence, Todd returned a very proficient 2ndDegree in February of this year. June 26, Brother Todd M. was raised to the sublime Degree of a Master Mason.Congratulations Brother Todd M., you are now a
True and Faithful Brother Among Us.
-A Big Thank You to BL224 and DW309 for extending the cable-tow of Brotherly Love and assisting in Brother Todd’s 3rd Degree.
-We finally finished all the paperwork and sent in the application for Air Conditioning repairs.
Fingers-crossed Gentlemen!
-July 1st we will have our Annual Independence Day BBQ Dinner at the Downtown Lodge, 1920 18th ST. 6:30.
After dinner, at 7:30, we will retire upstairs for our Stated Meeting.
-July 1st – 4th The Kern Shriner’s will have their firework stand at the Dollar General located at 3030 Brundage Ln.
-Thursday 23rd 5:30 pm, we will have Bro Robert’s 3rd Degree at the Downtown Lodge. 5:30 pm.
-T.B.A.
One of Freemasonry’s customs is not to solicit members – men must seek membership on their own initiative. Caledonia’s Lodge membership is open to men 18 and older who meet the qualifications and standards of character and intention, and who believe in a Supreme Being.
Caledonia 486 is only one of many impending bodies of Masonic Lodges in Bakersfield and the Kern County area. If you are interested, we will be happy to connect you with a Lodge near you.
Caledonia #486 – 718 Oregon St. Bakersfield, Ca.
Meudell/Oildale #695 – 700 South P St. Bakersfield, Ca.
Bakersfield Lodge #224 – 1920 18th St. Bakersfield, Ca.
Green Dragon #857 – 6319 Parsons Way, Bakersfield, Ca.
https://www.greendragonfreemasons.org
Delano/Wasco #309 – 817 11th St. Delano, Ca.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315424808796040
Kern River Valley Masonic Lodge #827 – 562 James Rd. Kernville, Ca.
https://www.facebook.com/KRVMASONS/
Tehachapi Masonic Lodge #313 – 24309 Cummings Vally Rd. Tehachapi, Ca.
Taft/Midway Lodge #426 – 521 North St. Taft, Ca.
Tulare OBL #269 – 135 W. Tulare Ave., Tulare, Ca.
https://www.tularemasons.com/contact-us
If you are interested in applying for membership to our lodge, now is a good time to start. Please contact us to schedule a visit during an event, or request more information.
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