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Now through Friday, Dec. 19

• Coat and Blanket Drive by FMHS Friday Night Live. Donate warm clothing items or blankets to help the homeless this winter. Donations accepted at Frazier Mountain High School office. 248-0310.
• Toys for Tots: Distribution postponed to December 21 because more toys needed. Collections continue through December 19. Boxes at local businesses. 200 mountain children will benefit.

Thursday, Dec. 11

• Permits for Christmas Tree cutting in Los Padres National Forest on Saturday, Dec. 13 available from Mt. Pinos District Office, 34580 Lockwood Valley Road. First come, first served. $10. Limit one permit per household. 245-3731
• Congressman Kevin McCarthy mobile office hours 10-11 a.m. Family Resource Center, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park. Vince Fong (661) 327-3611.
• Alice in Wonderland 7 p.m. $3/$5. Frazier Mtn. High School. 242-1289.

Friday, Dec. 12

• Boys & Girls Club: Community Movie Night Wall-E 6:30 p.m., The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian 8 p.m. Free. Concessions available at additional charge. 3824 Park Drive, Frazier Park. 245-2678.
• Alice in Wonderland 7 p.m. $3/$5. Frazier Mtn. High School. 242-1289.

Saturday, Dec. 13

• Clean Up the Ridge Route, meet 9 a.m. at McDonald’s in Castaic (27701 Lake Hughes Road, exit 176B). Wear work clothes and bring gloves. 242-2726, (866) 262-7594.
• Mountain Advisory Committee (MAC) meeting 9-10 a.m. Family Resource Center, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way.
• Santa Claus at Chatterpillar 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Music, treats and holiday activities. 3105 Mt. Pinos Way. 245-2464.
• Christmas Gift Boutique at A Spot of Bead, The Tree and The Coffee Cantina featuring local artists 12-4 p.m. Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park.
• Alice in Wonderland 2, 7 p.m. $3/$5. Frazier Mtn. High School. 242-1289.
• Open House at McClish’s Coffee 5-8 p.m.16200 Mil Potrero Hwy.
• Old Time Holiday Celebration 5-8 p.m. Fort Tejon State Historic Park. Period music, dancing and refreshments. $5. www.forttejon.org or 248-6692.
• $1,000 Karaoke Contest Semi-Finals at Rocky’s, 9 p.m. $10. Cash prizes. 223 Frazier Mountain Park Road, Lebec. 245-5001 or myspace.com/rockys661.
• Karaoke with Michelle at Sue’s Tavern 9 p.m. 3440 Mt. Pinos Way, 245-1100.

Sunday, Dec. 14

• Community Choir Christmas Concert 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. El Camino Pines Lutheran Church 6700 Lakewood Dr., LOW. 245-3858.
• Santa Claus at Lebec Town Center Plaza 12-5 p.m. Sponsored by the Frazier Mountain Boys & Girls Club. Toy for every good girl and boy. 601 Lebec Rd.
• Good Bye Party at Style Salon 3-7 p.m. 3441 Mt. Pinos Way. 245-0415.
• Christmas Celebration 7 pm. Pine Mountain Christian Community Church, 1630 Askin Drive, Pine Mountain Village.

Monday, Dec. 15

• What is a Humbug? coloring contest entries due at 5 p.m. to The Mountain Enterprise office, 3341 Mt. Pinos Way, FP (across from Ace). 245-3794.
• Holiday Parade Kazoo Band Rehearsal 7 p.m. Cuddy Hall, 335 Lakewood Place, Lake of the Woods, 245-3444.

Tuesday, Dec. 16

• Kern County Board of Supervisors meeting 9 a.m. 1115 Truxtun Ave, Bkfld. Letter to Supervisors seeking approval to begin Measure K being submitted.
• Pine Mountain Learning Center School Advisory Council Meeting 2:15 p.m.
• Frazier Park School Winter Program Kindergarten 5:30 p.m., Second grade 7 p.m. Frazier Mtn. High School. 245-3312. Christmas bulbs and baked goods for sale.

Wednesday, Dec. 17

• Frazier Park School Winter Program First grade 5:30 p.m., Third grade 7 p.m. Frazier Mtn. High School. 245-3312. Christmas bulbs and baked goods for sale.
• McCASA public meeting to stop underage youth access to drugs and alcohol. 6:30 p.m. Frazier Park School Teacher’s Lounge, 3419 San Carlos Trail. 245-4303.
• Pine Mountain Learning Center Annual Performing Arts Program 7 p.m. Pine Mountain Clubhouse. (661) 364-3811 or www.pmlcenter.org.

Thursday, Dec. 18

• San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Board mtg 9 a.m. Southern Region Office, 2700 M Street, Suite 275, Bkfld. www.valleyair.org. Concerned local residents have asked to speak, and are making a petition. Call Brian 245-1126.
• GEMCare Medicare Plus informational seminar 11 a.m. Frazier Mountain Comm. Health Center, 704 Lebec Road. 248-5250. gemcarehealthplan.com.
• Frazier Park School Site Council Meeting 2:30 p.m.
• Gorman School Winter Program 6 p.m. 248-6441.

Saturday, Dec. 20

• Christmas Gift Boutique at A Spot of Bead, The Tree and The Coffee Cantina featuring local artists 12-4 p.m. Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park.
• Fantasy of Lights Parade, Holiday Faire presented by the Mountain Communities Chamber of Commerce. Parade 3 p.m. Carolling, Music, Food, Santa, Crafts Booths, Artists, Shopping. El Tejon choir performs at Alpine Lumber 6 p.m..
• Frazier Mountain Little League Regular Registration for 2009, 2-6 p.m. at Holiday Faire. $80 + refundable fundraiser/snack bar fee. 245-1030.
• *Holiday High Tea Priestess and Fashion Show 2-5 p.m. PMC Clubhouse.*
• Roots and Shoots Holiday Party 4 p.m. 2012 Pioneer Way, Pine Mountain. Bob Clark teaches hand drumming rhythms. Snacks served. 242-6956.
• Boys & Girls Club: Community Puppet Show with Old Time Radio Theater. 7 p.m. 3824 Park Drive, FP. www.oldtimeradiotheater.org or call 245-2678.
• $1,000 Karaoke Contest Finals at Rocky’s, 9 p.m. $10. Cash prizes. 223 Frazier Mountain Park Road, Lebec. 245-5001 or myspace.com/rockys661.
• Gypsy Moon live at Sue’s Tavern 9 p.m. 3440 Mt. Pinos Way, 245-1100.

This is part of the December 12, 2008 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.

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