For listing in the newspaper and online, send community events by Thursday at 2 p.m. to Calendar@MountainEnterprise.com or call 661.245.3794
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Friday, May 1
• The 33rd Annual Lilac Festival booth reservation deadline is today. Don’t delay! Go to www.pmclilacfestival.com for your application.
• Welcome the Golden Empire Wildland Firefighting Hand Crew back to Lebec. The gathering is at 11 a.m. Come say ‘hello!’ They keep us safe, so let’s give them a rousing welcome at Kern County Fire Station 56 (1548 Lebec Service Road, Lebec).
• Frazier Park School is hosting a good old fashion, family picnic, 6–8 p.m. at the school (3149 San Carlos Trail, Frazier Park). The community is invited to bring a blanket, chairs and food you would like to eat.
• They’re Baaack! Lions are being spotted again. Come see trail footage of cougars in action and talk to the experts at a Special Pine Mountain Town Hall, 7 p.m., open to all mountain residents. The Mountain Lion Foundation brings facts and tips about living with wild neighbors. Fish & Wildlife Biologist Vickie Monroe will answer your questions at the Pine Mountain clubhouse Condor Room (2524 Beechwood Way, PMC).
Saturday, May 2
• Fundraiser for Mountain Memories Assn. at Name Your Price Thrift Store (628 Alhambra Trail, Frazier Park), 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
• What will happen to your property when Highway 138 is ‘improved’? Find out at the Open House Information Meeting, 9:30–11:30 a.m, hosted by the L.A. County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) at Grace Chapel in Neenach (25649 W. Ave. D, Lancaster). A second event will be May 4 at Fox Airfield. Content at both meetings will be identical.
• The Fort Tejon Office of the California Highway Patrol invites you to a community Open House, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (1033 Lebec Rd., Lebec). Come learn about career opportunities, see new and vintage CHP equipment and enjoy games and refreshments.
• Wilderness Awareness Expo at Frazier Mountain Park 11 a.m.-2 p.m. is hosted by Kern County Fire Department. Enjoy a hot dog grilled by the fire crews (3801 Park Dr., Frazier Park). Learn hot tips on wildfire awareness, hazard reduction guidelines and emergency preparedness.
• The Mountain Theater Alliance will hold auditions for Lillian Hellman’s “Watch on the Rhine” and “Greater Tuna” from 2-4 p.m. at the Pine Mountain Village Gazebo. Roles are open for anyone 10 years old to 65 years young.
Sunday, May 3
• Do you have gardening tools and supplies lying around that need a new home? Are you looking for some new gardening tools? Let’s Live Local’s gardening swap is 1-3 p.m. (at 16311 Askin Dr., Basecamp Cafe, PMV). No money will be exchanged, just goods.
Monday, May 4
•Students in the El Tejon Unified School District do not have school today due to unused snow days. See page 7
• How will your property be affected when the Highway 138 Corridor is widened? Community Open house 6:30–8:30 p.m.at Gen. Williams J. Fox Airfield (lobby–4555 West Ave. G, Lancaster). Content will be identical to the meeting held on May 2 (see above).
Thursday, May 7
• Join AARP’s Mother’s Day celebration with a Mexican potluck luncheon at Frazier Park Community Center (3801 Park Dr., Frazier Park), 12 noon. Humorist and author Mike Dougherty tells about life as a child in Alaska.
Ongoing and Upcoming
• The Family Resource Center (FRC) still has vouchers for an eye exam and a free pair of eyeglasses. Call today at 661.245.4303.
• Artworks Community Gallery brings you April Whimsy through May 10, featuring five local artisans with wild imaginations (16233 Pine Valley Lane, PMV, Friday–Sunday, 12 noon–5 p.m.).
• The deadline for property clearance is June 15. Citations for non-compliance will be issued as of June 16. Compliance benefits your family, your neighbors, your investment and your community. See www.MountainEnterprise.com for the requirements.
• Raise funds for your nonprofit at Name Your Price Thrift Store; staff the store for a day (628 Alhambra Trail, Frazier Park, 818.448.9007).
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Frazier Park Library
Hours: Tue., Wed., Thur. 11-7; Fri.-Sat. 9-5
3732 Park Drive, FP— 661-245-1267
Friday, May 1
•9 a.m.–5 p.m. Family Day- children receive a free book
Saturday, May 2
• 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Friends of the Library Booksale, half-price sale
Tuesday, May 5
•11:30 a.m. Family Storytime
• 5 p.m. LEGO club
Wednesday, May 6
• 3:30 p.m. Chess club
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COMMUNITY’S REGULAR WEEKLY EVENTS
Every Monday:
•White Sage Lace Guild, Bobbin lace & tatting 9-3 Liz 242-0619
•Meals on Wheels Distribution (<i>also Wed., Fri.</i>) 245-1952
•Senior Exercise 11 a.m. Frazier Park Community Center 245-1992
•Frazier Mountain Quilters, Frazier Park Senior Center, 12:30-4 p.m. Pam 331-1837
•Florence Cuddy Farm volunteer day is 1-4 p.m. at Cuddy Hall
•Christmas Community Choir all ages 5:15-6 p.m. at the Vineyard Church. More info 242-2321
•Al-Anon Meetings 6:30-7:30 p.m. Healthy Start Meeting room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park 245-2557
Every Tuesday:
•Family Story Time 11:30 a.m. Frazier Park Library 245-1267
•Canasta, Frazier Park Community Center Senior Room 1 p.m.
•Kern County Search & Rescue 7 p.m. Frazier Park Community Building.
Every Wednesday:
•Pine Mountain Christian Community Church Women’s Bible Study 10 a.m. 242-1025
•OK Farm volunteer day 10-12 noon 3433 Los Padres Dr., FP
•Florence Cuddy Farm volunteer day is 1-4 p.m. at Cuddy Hall
•Chess: All ages welcome 3:30 p.m. Coach Bill Hopper to teach at Frazier Park Library 245-1267
•CrossTrainers at Frazier Mountain Community Center 6:30-8 p.m. 3rd-7th graders (girls 3rd-9th) Coach Rose 248-2004
Every Thursday:
•Scrappers Club 8-2 Pool Pavilion at PMC Clubhouse
•Paralegal at Family Resource Center 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, 245-4303
•Senior Exercise 11 a.m. Frazier Park Community Center 245-1992
•Personal computer coaching 11:30 a.m. Frazier Park Library, 245-1267
•E-Reader help. Call for appt. Frazier Park Library 245-1267
•Mexican Train Domino, Frazier Mountain Park Community Center Senior Rm. 1 p.m. 245-1992
•Awana-All children welcome ages 3 yrs.-6th grade 6 p.m. at Pine Mtn. Christian Community Church
Every Friday:
•AA Meeting is 6-7:30 p.m. Healthy Start meeting room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Ste. 102, Frazier Park
Every Saturday:
•Yard Sale Show, Channel 14 Cable show at 7 a.m. 245-2688
•Reading of the Greek drama 5-6:30 p.m. Frazier Park Library
•Bingo 7-9 p.m. VFW Hall, 612 Canada Trail, FP 245-3273
Every Sunday:
•Strolls with the Sierra Club. Meet at PMC Clubhouse parking lot 8-9:30 a.m. 242-0432
•Mexican Train Domino and Canasta at the Frazier Park Community Center Senior Room 1 p.m.
•Youth Group (7th -12th grades) at Pine Mountain Christian Community Church, 5-7 p.m. 242-1025
REGULAR BI-WEEKLY EVENTS
1st and 3rd Thurs:
•Crochet 4 p.m. Frazier Park Library 245-1267
2nd and 4th Wed:
•Dept. of Human Services 9:30-11:30 a.m. Family Resource Center. No appt. needed.
•Senior Sack 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Frazier Park Community Center 245-3409
2nd and 4th Sat:
•Veterans Support Group 7 p.m. near Midway Market upstairs in LOW 245-4269
REGULAR MONTHLY EVENTS
First Mon:
•Pine Mountain Village Merchants 9 a.m. at Mil Potrero Mutual Water Company 242-4022
•Pinon Pines Water Board 6:30 p.m. at firehouse
First Wed:
•Salvation Army Commodities Distribution 10:30 a.m. Frazier Park Community Center 245-3995
First Thu:
•Boys & Girls Club board meeting,12 noon, Tejon Mountain Village office 661-663-4281
•LOW Mutual Water Co meeting is 7 p.m. at Cuddy Hall
First Fri:
•Red Hat Society Frazier Mountain Mommas 9 a.m. Call Kay for place 245-2673
•Drum & Sound Circle 6:30-8:30 p.m. PowWow Lodge, 2400 Ironwood Dr., PMC 242-1779
First Sat:
•VFW & Ladies Auxiliary 11 a.m. VFW Post Hall
•KYIS Knitting Guild meet at PMC Clubhouse Pool Pavilion 1-4 p.m.
•Sierra Club Condor Group 6:30 p.m. Pool Pavilion, PMC Clubhouse 242-0423
Second Tues: Gorman School Board 3:30 p.m. at the school
•Lebec County Water District board meeting, 7 p.m. 2037 Lebec Road, Lebec
Second Wed:
•Ridge Route Communities Museum board meeting 6 p.m. at the museum
Second Thu:
•Assemblywoman Shannon Grove’s mobile office hours 10-11 a.m. Family Resource Center, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, FP Appt. Javier at 661-395-2995.
•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
•South West Health Care District meeting 6 p.m. Frazier Mountain Community Health Center
•Frazier Park Public Utility District board meeting 6 p.m. at office.
•ETUSD School Board 7 p.m. Frazier Mountain High School campus in the Continuation Room 248-6247
Second Fri: Pine Mountain Town Hall 7 p.m. Info call 242-3788
Second Sat: Scouts West 4 x 4 Club at Caveman Cavey’s 10 a.m. 245-3250
•Warped Yarns Spinning and Weaving Guild in Pinon Pines. Call Holly at 245-2489 or Mary 242-7005 for location.
•Pine Mountain Christian Community Church Ladies Potluck Brunch. Call Linda Rivette at 242-1618 for details and location.
Third Mon: Mobile Medical Clinic. Free. 15011 Lockwood Valley Road. Chico Larson at Sheriff’s maintenance yard; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Third Tues: South Kern Cemetery District board meeting 5:30 p.m. Arvin Library,
Third Wed: Shelter on the Hill board, Tejon Ranch Natural Resource Bldg. 6 p.m. 245-5021 Members & guests
•AARP Board meeting 9:30 a.m. Frazier Park Senior Center. Shirley 245-1782
Third Thu: McCASA Meeting 5 p.m. Family Resource Center meeting room downstairs. For more info call 245-4303
Pine Mountain Gardeners meeting 7 p.m. in the PMC Pool Pavilion. For more info call Erik Sluyter 242-6960
This is part of the May 1, 2015 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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