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May 2, 2026
May 5, 2026
May 6, 2026
  • May 6, 2026

    #695 M/O Stated Meeting and Dinner

    May 6, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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  • May 6, 2026

    #486 Caledonia Dinner and Stated Meeting

    May 6, 2026 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm

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May 13, 2026
June 2, 2026
June 3, 2026
  • June 3, 2026

    #695 M/O Stated Meeting and Dinner

    June 3, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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  • June 3, 2026

    #486 Caledonia Dinner and Stated Meeting

    June 3, 2026 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm

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June 6, 2026
June 10, 2026
July 1, 2026
  • July 1, 2026

    #695 M/O Stated Meeting and Dinner

    July 1, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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  • July 1, 2026

    #486 Caledonia Dinner and Stated Meeting

    July 1, 2026 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm

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July 4, 2026
July 7, 2026
July 8, 2026
August 1, 2026
August 4, 2026
August 5, 2026
  • August 5, 2026

    #695 M/O Stated Meeting and Dinner

    August 5, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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  • August 5, 2026

    #486 Caledonia Dinner and Stated Meeting

    August 5, 2026 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm

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August 12, 2026
September 1, 2026
September 2, 2026
  • September 2, 2026

    #695 M/O Stated Meeting and Dinner

    September 2, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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  • September 2, 2026

    #486 Caledonia Dinner and Stated Meeting

    September 2, 2026 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm

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September 5, 2026
  • September 5, 2026

    #309 D/W Stated Meeting

    September 5, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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September 9, 2026
  • September 9, 2026

    #486 Temple Board Meeting

    September 9, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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October 3, 2026
October 6, 2026
October 7, 2026
  • October 7, 2026

    #695 M/O Stated Meeting and Dinner

    October 7, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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  • October 7, 2026

    #486 Caledonia Dinner and Stated Meeting

    October 7, 2026 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm

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October 14, 2026
  • October 14, 2026

    #486 Temple Board Meeting

    October 14, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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November 3, 2026
November 4, 2026
  • November 4, 2026

    #695 M/O Stated Meeting and Dinner

    November 4, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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  • November 4, 2026

    #486 Caledonia Dinner and Stated Meeting

    November 4, 2026 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm

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November 7, 2026
November 11, 2026
  • November 11, 2026

    #486 Temple Board Meeting

    November 11, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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December 1, 2026
December 2, 2026
  • December 2, 2026

    #695 M/O Stated Meeting and Dinner

    December 2, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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  • December 2, 2026

    #486 Caledonia Dinner and Stated Meeting

    December 2, 2026 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm

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December 5, 2026
December 9, 2026
  • December 9, 2026

    #486 Temple Board Meeting

    December 9, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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January 2, 2027
January 5, 2027
January 6, 2027
  • January 6, 2027

    #695 M/O Stated Meeting and Dinner

    January 6, 2027 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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  • January 6, 2027

    #486 Caledonia Dinner and Stated Meeting

    January 6, 2027 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm

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January 13, 2027
  • January 13, 2027

    #486 Temple Board Meeting

    January 13, 2027 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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February 2, 2027
February 3, 2027
  • February 3, 2027

    #695 M/O Stated Meeting and Dinner

    February 3, 2027 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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  • February 3, 2027

    #486 Caledonia Dinner and Stated Meeting

    February 3, 2027 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm

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February 6, 2027
February 10, 2027
  • February 10, 2027

    #486 Temple Board Meeting

    February 10, 2027 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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March 2, 2027
March 3, 2027
  • March 3, 2027

    #695 M/O Stated Meeting and Dinner

    March 3, 2027 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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  • March 3, 2027

    #486 Caledonia Dinner and Stated Meeting

    March 3, 2027 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm

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March 6, 2027
March 10, 2027
April 3, 2027
April 6, 2027
April 7, 2027
  • April 7, 2027

    #695 M/O Stated Meeting and Dinner

    April 7, 2027 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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  • April 7, 2027

    #486 Caledonia Dinner and Stated Meeting

    April 7, 2027 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm

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-On March 25th, we had the honor of bringing in two new Brothers to our Lodge; Brian R. and Thomas K. Thank you both for choosing Caledonia 486, you two are a Blessing to the Lodge.

We had the privilege to be joined by our Brother and District Inspector, Jay C., Brother Ken W. and Brother Jeff from Meudell/Oildale 695 and Brother Russell from many of the Lodges in District 1022. Caledonia is greatful to you all for your Brotherly Love.

Our JW and Brother Dale R. presented an amazing lecture to our newly obligated Brothers and our Lodge as a whole did amazing work. Good Job Gentlemen!

 

 

Wed April 15th

Celebration of Life for Brother Ron Preston.

10 AM

Bakersfield Masonic Center.

1920 18th st.

The Dawn of Caledonia 486

APRIL 2026

LAST MONTH

-On March 25th, we had the honor of bringing in two new Brothers to our Lodge; Brian R. and Thomas K. Thank you both for choosing Caledonia 486, you two are a Blessing to the Lodge.

We had the privilege to be joined by our Brother and District Inspector, Jay C., Brother Ken W. and Brother Jeff from Meudell/Oildale 695 and Brother Russell from many of the Lodges in District 1022. Caledonia is greatful to you all for your Brotherly Love.

Our JW and Brother Dale R. presented an amazing lecture to our newly obligated Brothers and our Lodge as a whole did amazing work. Good Job Gentlemen!

THIS MONTH

-Wed 1st We will celebrating Easter with our annual Ham dinner prepared by the loving hands of our Brother Jim B.

-Wed 8th We will have our Temple Board Meeting.

-Thurs 15th A Celebration of Life for Brother Ron Preston will be held at 10am at the Bakersfield Masonic Temple.

-Wed 22nd We will have a floor practice.

NEXT MONTH

-In May, Brother Robert has promised us the best trip-tip we have ever had.

To be one, ask one.

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.

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Meudell/Oildale #695 – 700 South P St. Bakersfield, Ca.

https://meudelloildale695.com

Bakersfield Lodge #224 – 1920 18th St. Bakersfield, Ca.

Bakersfield Lodge #224

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.

Tehachapi No. 313

Taft/Midway Lodge #426 – 521 North St. Taft, Ca.

Taft Midway Lodge No. 426

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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