Thursday, November 12

• Congressman Kevin McCarthy’s mobile office hours 10-11 a.m. Family Resource Center, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park. For appointments call (661) 327-3611.
• Assemblymember Jean Fuller’s mobile office hours 3-5 p.m. Family Resource Center, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park. For appointments call (661) 395-2995.

Friday, November 13

• Deadline to submit free listings for Dec. Pioneer’s Shop The Mountain.
• Parents’ deadline to apply for free tutoring for FP, ET Schools students 248-6680. (en español)
• Deadline to submit completed survey to County of Kern Community and Economic Development Department. Available at www.co.kern.ca.us/cd. (661) 862-5020.
• Mountain Communities SPCA Giant Barn Sale in Cuddy Valley. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. To donate please call 245-3035.
• Pine Mountain Town Hall 7 p.m. Clubhouse Pool Pavilion. Mil Potrero Water Company’s Steve Wieneke to discuss rates and basic procedures. 242-3788.
• *Blues & Jazz Club: Ak & Zuie 7-10 p.m. Pine Mountain Clubhouse. $15.

Saturday, November 14

• Mtn. Comm. SPCA Giant Barn Sale. Cuddy Valley. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 245-3035.
• Center of the World Festival Eco-Drama sampler 6-8 p.m.—an introduction to playwrights and volunteers. Call Shelia for directions at 242-1583. www.centeroftheworldfestival.org.
• Clean Up the Ridge Route, meet 9 a.m. at the Ranch House Restaurant in Gorman, 49713 Gorman Post Rd. Wear work clothes and bring gloves. 242-2726, (866) 262-7594.
• FMHS Girls Basketball Car Wash Fundraiser 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Flying J lot. $5/$7.
• Soy Candle Making Class by Christine Buma 1 p.m. $10. RSVP 242-1267.
• Los Padres Estates Property Owner’s Association biannual meeting 1 p.m. El Tejon School Cafeteria.
• *Smooth Groove live at the Condor Lounge 6-10 p.m. Pine Mtn. Clubhouse.
• Madd Dogs live at Sue’s Tavern 9 p.m. 3400 Mt. Pinos Way. 245-1100.

Sunday, November 15

• Mtn. Comm. SPCA Giant Barn Sale. Cuddy Valley. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 245-3035.
• Be the Blessing Benefit Concert for Dave Stuart and family 6-8 p.m. El Camino Pines Lutheran Church, 6700 Lakewood Drive, LOW.

Wednesday, November 18

• Animal Control Commission meeting on revised changes for animal ownership 6 p.m. 2700 M Street, Bakersfield.

Thursday, November 19

• ‘All About Rotary—Who, What and Why We Are’ informational meeting 5:30 p.m. Los Pinos Restaurant. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to Debbie 245-4834 or Judy 245-3809.

Friday, November 20

• Volunteer Naturalist training course at Frazier Mountain/Lockwood Creek 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, November 22. To sign up: jrobinson@naturalist-for-you.org or (714) 639-8480.
• GEMCare Medicare Plus HMO informational seminar 11 a.m. La Sierra Restaurant, 3500 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park. Refreshments served. Free.
• *Pine Mountain Club Bistro grand reopening. Details TBD. 242-3788.
• Wine Tasting at the Coffee Cantina 6 p.m. Music and hors d’oeuvres. Limited seating, call 245-3166 for reservations
• Karaoke at Sue’s Tavern 9 p.m. 3400 Mt. Pinos Way. 245-1100.

Saturday, November 21

• *Boys Night Out live at the Condor Lounge 6-10 p.m. Pine Mtn. Clubhouse.
• Providence live at Sue’s Tavern 9 p.m. 3400 Mt. Pinos Way. 245-1100.

Tuesday, November 24

• ETUSD minimum day for all schools. Thanksgiving break through Sunday, Nov. 29.

Thursday, November 26 — Happy Thanksgiving

• The Mountain Enterprise will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Friday, November 27

• Feast for the Beasts celebration at California Living Museum 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission for each person who brings a donation of food for zoo animals (see www.calmzoo.org for acceptable donations). 10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield. (661) 872-2256.
• Pine Mountain Clubhouse tree lighting ceremony 6 p.m.

Saturday, November 28

• Holiday Craft Fair 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Pine Mountain Clubhouse.
• *BryterDaze live at the Condor Lounge 6-10 p.m. Pine Mountain Clubhouse.

Monday, November 30

• Deadline to enter Get to Know’s ‘Nature Deficit Disorder’ international youth art contest. See www.gettoknow.ca/us/contest or www.artsforearth.org. Details available at Arts for Earth center, 3408 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park.

Tuesday, December 1

• Deadline for 2009 ‘Being an American’ essay contest. Open to 9th-12th grade students. Cash prizes. See www.BeingAnAmerican.org for contest details.
• Deadline for Fantasy of Lights Holiday Faire vendor and parade entry. Vendors contact A Spot of Bead 245-4400. Chamber of Commerce: 245-1212 or email 1mccoc@gmail.com (subject: Holiday Fair). www.frazierparkinfo.com.

Thursday, December 3

• AARP potluck meeting 12 p.m. Frazier Mountain Park Community Center. 245-2234.

Saturday, December 5

• *Holiday Tea at Pine Mountain Clubhouse. For tickets call 242-3788.
• Dragoon Era Living History at Fort Tejon State Historical Park. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $2-5 admission ($14 maximum for families). 248-6692 or www.forttejon.org
• Annual Holiday Faire in Frazier Park, hosted by the Mountain Communities Chamber of Commerce. 3 p.m. parade. Vendor/parade applications due Dec. 1.
• *Karaoke with Don and Carol at Condor Lounge 7-11 p.m. Pine Mtn. Clubhouse.

Friday, December 11

• *Blues & Jazz Club: Bosalicious 7-10 p.m. Pine Mountain Clubhouse. $15.

This is part of the November 13, 2009 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.

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