Community Calendar: Upcoming & Ongoing

August and Ongoing

  • Junior Falcons Football Club practice at Frazier Mountain Park Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday at 4:30 p.m. All 3rd-8th graders are welcome. For info call Roger at 661-805-1250
  • Work of HeArt Gallery Artist of the month is Gigi Nommensen. Enjoy her work at the gallery through August (3011 Mt. Pinos Way, FP).
  • YesterYear plays live at La Sierra on Fridays, 3500 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park from 6-9 p.m.
  • Bandit plays live at La Sierra on Tuesdays, 3500 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park from 6-9 p.m.

Thursday, August 11

  • State Senator Jean Fuller is guest speaker at the Rotary Club meeting at 6 p.m. at Los Pinos Restaurant in Lebec. Dinner is $10, no cost to come and listen. All are welcome.

Friday, August 12

  • Congressman Kevin McCarthy’s mobile office hours are 10-11 a.m. at the Family Resource Center, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park. For an appointment call Vince at 661-327-3611.
  • Assemblywoman Shannon Grove’s mobile office hours are 10-11 a.m. at the Family Resource Center, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way. For an appointment call Javier at 661-395-2995.
  • Pine Mountain Town Hall Meeting guest speaker is the fun and exciting Naturalist For You Joel Robinson at 7 p.m. in the Pine Mountain Club Condor Room. All are welcome, free.

Saturday, August 13

  • 14th Annual Run to the Pines Car Show is 9 a.m. in Pine Mountain Village Center. YesterYear plays live from 11 a.m -3 p.m. at the gazebo. For more info call Brenda Gordon at 661-242-9000 or www.pmcruntothepines.com
  • Mountain Communities Health Fair is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, 6700 Lakewood Drive, LOW. Your chance for free mammograms (call Jeannette Tropia, 245-1952). Adult blood panels available, stroke testing, bone density.
  • The Golden Days of Spain Renaissance Faire at Tait Ranch in Frazier Park is August 13-14 and 20-21. Enjoy food, games, fun, music and more. Entry is adults $7.50, seniors/ teens $5. Children 0-9 are free. Bring in a canned food item and receive $2.50 off, to help the Family Resource Center food bank.

*BoxCar 7 plays live at Concert on the Greens Pine Mountain Club Golf Course from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

  • Gigi Nommensen Artist of the Month opening reception is 7 p.m. at the Work of HeArt Gallery, 3011 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park. Refreshments and snacks will be served.
  • Bobby Kidd or Saint Annes Place plays live at Reyes Creek Bar & Grill, 26905 Scheideck Road starting at 8 p.m.

Sunday, August 14

  • Mountain Memories Meeting at 5:30 p.m. at La Sierra Restaurant is cancelled.

Tuesday, August 16

  • Frazier Mountain High School Orientation for freshman is 10 a.m.-12 noon. Class schedules for Sophmores is 1-2 p.m. Juniors and Seniors is 2-3 p.m. More info 248-0310.

Wednesday, August 17

  • First Day of School for the El Tejon Unified and Gorman School Districts. Check pages 9, 11, 12 and 13 for school bus schedules for the public schools serving the Mountain Communities. See page 1 for information on new principals in four local schools.

Friday, August 19

  • Third Annual Center of the World Festival Opening Night, 7-10 p.m., features storytelling for all ages and Native American lore, star stories and video film fest. Playwright competition finalists will be introduced, at the Pine Mountain Village gazebo. Come for the fun, bring your friends! Donations accepted. Info: 661-242-1583

Saturday, August 20

  • Pancake Breakfast to kick off sports season at Frazier Mountain High School cafeteria 7-10 a.m. $5. sponsored by FMHS Booster Club
  • Naturalist Offers Guided Hikes to Center of the World Festival to explore Mount Pinos. Meet at Pine Mountain Clubhouse parking lot. Difficulty: Moderate. 9-11:30 a.m. To RSVP or for more info: 714-649-9084 or jrobinson@naturalist-for-you.org.
  • Free Dog and Cat Food will be offered by the Mountain Communities SPCA to families in financial need from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, behind the Frazier Park Post Office.
  • Civil War Reenactments at Fort Tejon State Historic Park in Lebec. The public is invited. Take the Fort Tejon exit from Interstate 5. See www.forttejon.org
  • Michi’s Magic Bookshelf Craft Club is at 1 p.m. at Pine Mountain Mercantile in Pine Mountain Village. Fun includes making cowboy hats and a free scoop of ice cream.
  • Center of the World Festival Playwright Competition, double feature 1:30-3:30, 7:30-10 p.m. You vote for the winners. Open to all, bring your friends to Pine Mountain Village gazebo! Donations accepted. Info: 661-242-1583
  • Condor Group Picnic Meeting at top of Cerro Noroeste. Potluck at 6 p.m. please bring a dish to share (bring something cold, no fires). If you need a ride, please call 661-242-0432.
  • Madd Dogs plays live at Reyes Creek Bar & Grill (26905 Scheideck Road) starting at 8 p.m.
  • Whiskey Man /Sharon Benson Duo with guest percussionist Matthew Adamo plays live from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at Madd Bailey’s Pub, 16200 Mil Potrero Hwy, No cover charge.
  • Center of the World Festival $500 Award, $300 Songwriting Competition and Lori Smith Performance Scholarship Award at Pine Mountain Village gazebo, beginning at 1 p.m. You vote for the winners. Open to all, bring your friends! 661-242-1583
  • Nectare plays live at Sue’s Tavern, 3440 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park at 9 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 21

Center of the World Festival Songwriting Contest held today. Come over for the fun and performance of contenders in the Pine Mountain Village gazebo. First place wins $300. COWFest playwright competition winners will be announced. First place wins $500. Winners of the Lori Smith Memorial Performing Arts Scholarships will be awarded. Open to all, bring your friends.

Saturday, August 27

  • Nick Joseph plays live at Reyes Creek Bar & Grill (26905 Scheideck Road) starting at 8 p.m.

Sunday, August 28

*YesterYear plays live at Pine Mountain Club Condor Lounge from 2-5 p.m. Bring your talent and join in the jam session.

Saturday, September 3

  • The Fall Festival at Pine Mountain Club invites you to enjoy music, vendors, food and children’s activities at the clubhouse and on the golf course from 12-8 p.m. Call Christi Aguilar at 661-242-3788 for more information.
  • Paul Chesney Band plays live at Reyes Creek Bar & Grill (26905 Scheideck Road) starting at 8 p.m.

Sunday, September 4

  • The Fall Festival at PMC invites you to enjoy music, vendors, food and children’s activities at the clubhouse and on the golf course from 12-7 p.m. Call Christi at 661-242-3788 for more info.

Weekly Events

Every Monday: Meals on Wheels Distribution (also Wed., Fri.) 245-1952 or 245-3366

Senior Exercise 11 a.m. FP Community Center 245-1992
White Sage Lace Guild, Bobbin lace and tatting. Call Liz 242-0619
California Star Quilting Society, Senior Center 1:30-4 p.m. Joy 245-1316

Every Tuesday: Storytime 11:30 a.m. Frazier Park Library 245-1267

Canasta, Frazier Park Senior Center 1 p.m.

Every Wednesday: Mommy & Me, 10 a.m., Family Resource Center 245-4303

Open Farm Day 9am-5pm at Green Dragon Farms, 3433 Los Padres Trail, For more info 245-3000
Wacky Wednesdays, Pine Mountain Christian Community Church 6:30-8 p.m. (6th-8th grades) 242-1025
Royal Rangers at Vineyard Church 6:30-8 p.m. Eddie 245-1357

Every Thursday: *Scrappers Club 8 a.m.-2 p.m. PMC Pool Pavilion

Paralegal available at Family Resource Center 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 245-4303
T.O.P.S. 9:15 a.m. Lebec. 245-0610, 248-6227
Senior Exercise 11 a.m. FP Community Center 245-1992
Mexican Train, etc. FP Senior Room 1 p.m. 245-1992
Awana Clubs, 3-6th grade, 6:10 p.m. PMCC Church, 242-1025
Meditation/Yoga 6:30-8:15 p.m. Jizo Peace Center 242-6956

Every Friday: Wine Tasting at The Wine Gallery 242-8439 in PMC 12-9 p.m.

Yoga and Meditation 7 p.m. at the Jizo Peace Center, 2012 Pioneer Way, PMC. For more info 242-6956

Every Saturday: Yard Sale Show, Channel 14 show 7 a.m. 245-2688, followed by Arts for Earth Show, 8:15-10 a.m. Adoptable pets from Mountain Communities SPCA featured first Saturday. 245-2688

Market Day 10am at Green Dragon Farms, 3433 Los Padres 245-3000
Computer & Games free play & tournament Call 242-1214
Wine Tasting at The Wine Gallery 12-8 p.m. PMC 242-8439
Bingo 7-9 p.m. VFW Hall, 612 Canada Trail 245-3273
Pine Kone Radio 100.9FM (PMC) Vampire Vick’s R&B, 9-10:30 p.m.

Every Sunday: Sunday Strolls with the Condor Group Meet at PMC parking lot at 8-9:30 a.m. More info, call 661-242-0432.

Dungeons & Dragons at Computers & Games, 242-1214 for times.

Wine Tasting at The Wine Gallery 12-5 p.m. below Madd Bailey’s PMC 242-8439
All Faiths Fellowship service 4 p.m. 16275 Askin Drive, PMC
Pine Mountain Christian Community Church “Heaven Bound Youth Group” 5-6:30 p.m. 242-1025


Biweekly Events

2nd & 4th Wed: Senior Sack 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Community Center 245-3409

2nd & 4th Sat: Veterans PTSD Support Group 7 p.m. LOW. 245-4269

1st & 3rd Sun: Zoppeland A family event Lockwood Valley 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 245-4000. redknight@jameszoppee.com


Community Monthly Events

First Mon: Lebec County Water District, 7 p.m. 401 FMPR Rd, Lebec

Pine Mountain Village Merchants meets at 7 p.m. Call 242-4022

First Tue: Search & Rescue, Sheriff’s Substation 7 p.m.

First Wed : Salvation Army Commodities Distribution 10:30 a.m. Frazier Park Community Center 245-3995

First Thu: Boys & Girls Club Board Mtg 6 p.m. Assembly of God Church,

First Fri: Red Hat Society Frazier Mountain Mommas 9 a.m. Kay 245-2673

Karma Yoga class 6:30-8 p.m. Workshop Alley PMC, 242-1239

First Sat: Green Dragon Farms Meeting 12 noon at 3343 Los Padres 245-3000

VFW & Ladies Auxiliary 11 a.m. VFW Post Hall

First Sun: Dragoon Era Civil War living history program at Fort Tejon 248-6692 or www.forttejon.org

Second Mon: South West Health Care District 4:30 p.m. Alpine Lumber. 242-1784

FMHS Booster Club at Caveman Cavey’s 6:30 p.m.

Second Tue: Gorman School Board 3:30 p.m.

FPPUD, 6 p.m. District office 245-3734
Pinon Pines Water Board 6:30 p.m. Firehouse

Second Wed: ETUSD School Board 7 p.m. District Office 248-6247

Second Thu: Ridge Route Museum Board meeting 7 p.m. 3515 Park Dr,

Second Fri: Pine Mountain Club Town Hall 7 p.m. 242-1609

Open-Mic Poetry 7 p.m. at the Coffee Cantina, 245-3166

Second Sat: Scouts West 4 x 4 Club. Caveman Cavey’s 10 a.m. 245-3250

Third Tue: Friends of Seniors 9:45 a.m. Cavey’s. 245-5550, 245-3017

MCMAC (Municipal Advisory Council) 7 p.m. FP Community Center

Third Wed: •AARP Board mtg 9:30 a.m. Frazier Park Senior Center. Shirley 245-1782

Third Thu: McCASA Meeting 5 p.m. Family Resource meeting room downstairs across from FP Library, 245-4303

Third Fri: Fire Safe Council mtg, 9:30 a.m. Mil Potrero Mutual Water Co., PMC

Third Sun: Civil War Reenactments at Fort Tejon, www.forttejon.org or 248-6692

Open Door at the Work of Heart Gallery, 3011 Mt. Pinos Way, FP 9:30 a.m.

More info 242-1267 new number August 15 is 242-3667. Children are welcome.

Fourth Tue: Pinon Pines HOA. 7:30 p.m. Firehouse

This is part of the August 12, 2011 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.

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