Upcoming & Ongoing

Ongoing through October

  • Work of Heart Gallery features Young Artists of the Mountain during October.
  • Mountain Munchkins Preschool Storytime at the Frazier Park Library meets every Tuesday. Stories, songs and crafts for preschoolers at 11:30 a.m. (3015 Mt. Pinos Way).
  • Keys to a Successful Marriage class ‘Diamonds are Forever’ by Joanne Frank begins at 10 a.m. every Tuesday, at the Lebec Community Church. Free women’s class with nursery care avail. ($2). Every Tuesday through Jan. 2011 (2350 Lebec Road, 248-2004). Previous versions of the calendar stated the class was every Wednesday, we apologize for the error.
  • Registration open for sustainable landscape seminar ‘California Oaks in Urban Landscapes’ to be held Oct. 26 in Pasadena. Early registration is $135 ($150 regular). Visit lasgrwc2.org for more information (213-229-9945).
  • Free “Unlocking Revelation Prophecy” Seminar is every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:15 p.m. in the Frazier Park Community Center. Through Oct. 24 (245-1410).
  • Ridge Route Communities Museum is accepting applications from artisans/crafters for their Annual Arts & Crafts Show Nov. 5-6. Call 245-3324 or 245-2339, rrchs@frazmtn.com

Thursday, September 30

  • Chamber of Commerce meeting is at 7 p.m. at Cuddy Hall (335 Lakewood Place, LOW). Nominations will be taken for open spots on the board.

Friday, October 1

  • Boys & Girls Club Open House Barbecue is from 2-5 p.m. at 3224 Mt. Pinos Way. Lots of fun activities including a bounce house and face painting (245-2678)
  • Karaoke at Sue’s Tavern begins at 9 p.m. (3440 Mt. Pinos Way, 245-1100)

Saturday, October 2

  • Seventh Annual Walk to Defeat ALS begins at 8 a.m. in Bakersfield. See walktodefeatals.org for more information and to sign up.
  • The Arts for Earth Adopt-A-Pet Show is from 8:15-10 a.m. live on cable channel 14 every Saturday. Adoptable pets from the Mountain Communities SPCA featured today. (245-2688)
  • Toxic Roundup: The Lebec Transfer Station will not be charging regular disposal fees for all household hazardous waste from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (300 Landfill Rd., Lebec) Kern County residents only. Bring a form of ID showing residence in Kern County.
  • Ninth Annual Street Painting/Chalk Art Festival at the Coffee Cantina is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Reserve spaces ($15/$30) by calling 245-3166 or visit 3011 Mt. Pinos Way .
  • The Condor Group of the Sierra Club features Mt. Pinos District Ranger Eric Van Walden. Potluck supper begins at 6:15 p.m. with a 7 p.m. program. Potluck and program open to all, Sierra Club membership not required (Pine Mountain Clubhouse, 242-0432).
  • *Jim Moon Trio live in the Condor Lounge from 7-11 p.m.
  • Tres Aliens play live at Sue’s Tavern beginning at 9 p.m. (3440 Mt. Pinos Way, 245-1100)

Sunday, October 3

  • Let’s Live Local Annual Clothing Exchange is from 12-3 p.m. in the Pine Mountain Clubhouse pool pavilion. All are welcome to bring gently used clothing (incl. shoes, coats and purses) to exchange with others in the community, although bringing clothes not required. All leftover clothing will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club Thrift Store (242-2624).

Tuesday, October 5

  • The Kern County Department of Human Services office in Lamont opens at their new location, 8300 Segrue Road. Call 1-877-410-8812 for further information.

Wednesday, October 6

  • Mommy & Me nature walk at Camp McGill. Call 245-4303 for more info.

Wednesday, October 6 — Continued

  • Awana CrossTrainers Bible Club will be held at the Frazier Mountain Park Community Building from 6:15-8 p.m. every Wednesday. Open to children grades 3-7 (245-2124, 248-2004)

Thursday, October 7

  • AARP monthly meeting and potluck begins at 12 noon in the Frazier Mountain Park Community Center. Gita Nelson from Mountain Communities SPCA will speak. Remember to bring a dish to share and table service (300 Park Drive, 245-0610).
  • Chamber of Commerce mixer begins at 6 p.m. at Tejon Ranch’s Hacienda.

Friday, October 8

*The Pine Mountain Town Hall meeting is at 7 p.m in the Condor Room at the clubhouse. Wind Wolves Preserve naturalist Page O’Mara will present a slide show. Students are welcome to attend the presentation (242-3788).

Saturday, October 9

  • Medication Take-Back Program will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Pine Mountain Clubhouse. Call MCCASA for more info 245-4303.
  • YesterYear will play live at The Place beginning at 5 p.m. as entertainment for their All- You-Can-Eat Prime Rib barbecue ($10, 4014 Hwy 33, Ventucopa 661-766-2660).
  • *Skin Deep live in the Condor Lounge from 7-11 p.m.

Sunday, October 10

Monday, October 11 — Columbus Day

  • The Mountain Enterprise will be open on Columbus Day.

Wednesday, October 13

  • AARP Trip to the Tea Garden in Santa Clarita. Call Jessie at 245-1995 for carpool info.
  • Mommy & Me field trip to Lombardi Ranch. Call 245-4303 for more info.
  • Oak Tree Ordinance meeting with Supervisor Ray Watson is at 3:30 p.m. in his office (fifth floor, 1115 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield). Join community residents in discussing how an oak tree ordinance for Kern County may be possible.
  • Frazier Mountain Young Marines orientation is at 6 p.m. at Caveman Cavey’s (3620 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park). Open to all youth ages 8-18, call 661-492-4376 for more info.
  • Awana CrossTrainers Bible Club will be held at the Frazier Mountain Park Community Building from 6:15-8 p.m. every Wednesday. Open to children grades 3-7 (245-2124, 248-2004)

Friday, October 15

Saturday, October 16

  • Visitor Information Center volunteer work day to build a low wall along the south side of the kiosk site near Flying J. Call Mike Berg at 245-4903 to sign up .
  • ‘Death of Peter Lebeck and Candlelight Ghost Tours’ at Fort Tejon Historic State Park is from 12-8:30 p.m. This is a fundraiser hosted by the Fort Tejon Historic Association with activities throughout the day and tours after dark (fees will apply, 248-6692).

This is part of the October 01, 2010 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.

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