Valerie CassitySpecial to the Sun Get ready to paint the town green this weekend as Kern River Valley Revitalization (KRVR) hosts the second annual Living Green Festival March 17-21! After the great success of the first festival last year, this year’s event looks to be even bigger and better with new events, more volunteers, and even more children’s activities.

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