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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Saturday, October 15
• It’s Toxic Roundup time 9 a.m. to noon at the Lebec Transfer Station (300 Landfill Rd., Lebec). Visit www.KernCountyWaste.com or call 661.862.8900 for a list of items accepted and transportation guidelines.
• Healthy Harvest Resource Fair sponsored by Aging and Adult Services, 9 a.m. to noon (5357 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield; 661.868.1000) offers free flu vaccinations to seniors 60 years and older. Pets belonging to Kern County seniors 62 and older receive free licensing, rabies shots and microchipping while supplies last.
• A tour of the Old Ridge Route will be led by the Ridge Route Communities Museum at 10 a.m. Cost is $15 and includes a booklet. Call for reservations and directions, 661.245.7747. Bring your picnic lunch.
• Enjoy an American Indian Celebration at the Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., today and tomorrow. Enjoy Native music, dancing, storytelling, artists and food. Adults $8, children under 12, free (15701 E. Ave. M, Lake Los Angeles; 661.946.3055, www.avim.parks.ca.gov).
• Why is there a new water rate study by the Frazier Park Public Utility District? The first of two public information meetings is today at 1 p.m. in the Frazier Mountain Park Community Center. Come to ask your questions.
• Harvest Festival fun is planned at Peak to Peak Mountain Charter School, 19009 Cerro Noroeste Rd. west of PMC from 2 to 5 p.m. Free admission with wristbands purchased for the kids activities, which include games, face painting and cookie decorating.
• Is a spooky evening up your alley? The Peter LeBeck Candlelight Ghost Tour is at Fort Tejon State Historic Park 4:30–9:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for children. Enjoy fun activities for all. The event will be catered by the Falcon’s Nest. Ghost tours begin at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, October 19
• Get a head start on your Christmas shopping. Join the AARP trip to the Farm Girls Vintage Finds store, 2113 Q St., Bakersfield. The group will have lunch at Hodel’s Country Dining at 12:30 p.m. The trip is open to everyone. Meet at the Frazier Mtn. Park Comm. Ctr. by 10 a.m.
Thursday, October 20
• Will you and your family be ready when the next earthquake strikes? Practice how to ‘Drop, Cover and Hold On’ during The Great California Shakeout at 10:20 a.m. Visit http://www.shakeout.org/california/index.html to learn more.
• Cash for College Night will be held at FMHS, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Seniors will get help filling out their FAFSA forms. Parents are welcome too.
• All that hard work has paid off! Come celebrate the new field at Frazier Mountain High School at a dedication ceremony and BBQ fundraiser, 6:30 p.m. The FMHS Booster Club will sell tri-tip sandwich dinners for $10 with the proceeds benefitting Falcon sports programs.
Ongoing and Upcoming
• Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 through December 7. If you need help to make an informed decision about your Medicare options (and who doesn’t?) attend a free seminar at the Family Resource Center. RSVP to Courtnee Hahn at 661.747.9782 for one of the following dates: October 25, November 1, 8, 22 and 29 to be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Batter up! Tejon Baseball for ages 8–12 is signing up players. The program is designed to develop skills in preparation for high school baseball and softball. For information call 661.245.4400 or 562.335.7393.
• Ride ‘em cowboy! Even if you don’t rope or ride, come watch at the Tejon Ranch Equestrian Center (1401 Crane Canyon Road, Lebec). Team roping is Tuesdays; sorting is Thursdays, both at 6 p.m. The cost to participate is $25 for five runs. Call Hilary, 661.599.0710 or Tyce, 661.599.4104.
• Get ready for some scary fun at the El Tejon School Haunted House Friday, Oct. 21, 6–9 p.m. Pre-sale admission tickets are $3 or $5 at the door. Meal tickets (hot dog, chips and a drink) are $4 pre-sale or $5 at the door.
• It’s Homecoming at FMHS Friday, Oct. 21! Be here for the parade at 6:30 p.m. Then come cheer the Falcon Football Team vs. Alpaugh at 7 p.m. Game tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students and alumni, $3 for ages 3–7. There will be a dance after the game.
• Get in the Halloween spirit with local ghost stories and seasonal crafts at your Haunted Library Saturday, Oct. 22, 3:30–5 p.m. Stay for the Second Annual Trunk or Treat, 5–7 p.m. The Frazier Park Library’s family-friendly Trunk or Treat will be in the library parking lot (overflow will be in the lot at the park).
• 36,000 new neighbors may arrive with Tejon Ranchcorp’s Grapevine project of 10,000 to 12,000 new homes and commercial/ industrial development at the base of the Grapevine to Laval Road. Public comments will be heard by the Kern County Planning Commission on October 27 at 7 p.m. (1115 Truxtun Ave., ground floor in the Board of Supervisors chambers).
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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, Oct. 14
•9 a.m. Adult Coloring
Saturday, Oct. 15
•9–10 a.m. Mountain Lotus Yoga
•10 a.m. Science Saturday–will resume on October 22
•3:30 p.m. Reading of the Classics–“The Birds” by Aristophanes
Tuesday, Oct. 18
•11:30 a.m. Storytime for preschoolers
•4 p.m. Music Jam––Open to all ages, just bring your own instrument
•5 p.m. Lego Club
Wednesday, Oct. 19
•3:30 p.m. Chess
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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
•Qi Gong Class 10–10:45 a.m. Frazier Mtn. Park Community Center, FP. Free. Instructor Deborah Turner 245.3456
•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
•Al-Anon Meetings 6:30-7:30 p.m. Family Resource Center 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.
•Women’s AA Meeting 7• p.m. Family Resource Center Meeting Room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park 245-2557
Every Wednesday:
•Pine Mountain Christian Community Church Women’s Bible Study 10 a.m. 242-1025
•Chess: All ages welcome 3:30 p.m. Coach Bill Hopper to teach at Frazier Park Library 245-1267
•MyC3 meeting 3:30–4:30 p.m. Family Resource Center, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, 245-4303
•Frazier Mountain CERT meeting 6–7 p.m. at Falcon’s Nest, FP
•CrossTrainers at Frazier Mountain Community Center 6:30-8 p.m. 3rd-7th graders (girls 3rd-9th) Coach Rose 248-2004
•Meals on Wheels Distribution (also Mon., Fri.) 245-1952
Every Thursday:
•Cal Veteran Assistance Program at Family Resource Center 9–11 a.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 Dominoes, 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:
•Scrappers Club 8-2 Pool Pavilion at PMC Clubhouse
•AA Meeting is 5-7:30 p.m. Family Resource Center meeting room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Ste. 102, Frazier Park
•Meals on Wheels Distribution (also Mon., Wed.) 245-1952
Every Saturday:
•’Around Town with Don Eubank’ live on YouTube 8 a.m.
•Tai Chi with Jessie Finneman 10–11 a.m. Frazier Mountain Park 661.448.5036
•Noon Meditation at Jizo Peace Center 2012 Pioneer Way, PMC 661.242-6956
•Community Reading of the Classics/drama 3:30–5 p.m. Frazier Park Library
•Bingo 7-9 p.m. VFW Hall, 612 Canada Trail, FP 245-3273
•Narcotics Anonymous Meeting 7:30–9:30 Family Resource Center meeting room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Ste. 102, FP 245-2557
Every Sunday:
•Strolls with the Sierra Club. Meet at PMC Clubhouse parking lot 8-9:30 a.m. 661.242-0432
•Mexican Train Domino and Canasta at the Frazier Park Community Center Senior Room 1 p.m.
•Pine Mountain Christian Community Church Youth Group (8th -12th grades) meets at the Activity Center , 5 p.m. 242-1025
REGULAR BI-WEEKLY EVENTS
1st, 2nd & 3rd Wed:
•Rotary Club meeting 6 p.m. at La Sierra Mexican Restaurant, FP
1st & 3rd Thurs:
•Paralegal at Family Resource Center 10 a.m.–3 p.m., 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, 245-4303
2nd & 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
1st or 2nd Sat:
•Pine Mountain Village Merchants Association breakfast 8 a.m., meeting 9 a.m. at La Leña, PMV. Call to confirm 242-2035
2nd and 4th Sat:
•Veterans Support Group 7 p.m. near Midway Market upstairs in LOW 245-4269
REGULAR MONTHLY EVENTS
First Tue:
•Piñon Pines Water Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. Firehouse in Piñon Pines
•Kern County Search and Rescue 7 p.m. Frazier Mountain Park Community Center, FP
First Wed:
•Salvation Army Commodities Distribution 11 a.m. Frazier Mountain Park Community Center 245-3995
First Thu:
•Boys & Girls Club board meeting, 12 noon, Tejon Mountain Village office 661.663.4281
•AARP potluck meeting 12 noon at Frazier Mountain Park Community Center
•LOW Mutual Water Co meeting is 7 p.m. at Cuddy Hall
First Fri:
•Red Hat Society Frazier Mountain Mommas 9 a.m. Call M.J. Glaseman for location 242-0405
•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, FP
•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 Mon:
•FMHS Booster Club meeting 7 p.m. at Falcon’s Nest, FP
Second Tues:
•Gorman Elementary School Board 3:30 p.m. at the school
•Lebec County Water District board meeting, 7 p.m. 2037 Lebec Road, Lebec
•Square Dancing at Cuddy Hall, 7 p.m. Call Don and Bethel 245-1882
•AARP Board meeting, 10 a.m. Frazier Mountain Park Senior Center (Leave a message 661.505.8605
Second Wed:
•Ridge Route Communities Museum board meeting 2 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 Reyes 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 Fong at 661-327-3611
•State Senator Jean Fuller’s mobile office hours are 3–5 p.m. at the Family Resource Center, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park. For an appointment call 661.323.0443
•South West Health Care District meeting 6 p.m. Frazier Mountain Community Health Center, Lebec
•Frazier Park Public Utility District board meeting 6 p.m. at office.
•ETUSD School Board 7–9 p.m. Frazier Mountain High School campus in the Continuation Room 248-6247
Second Fri:
•Pine Mountain Town Hall 7–8 p.m. Info call 242-3788
Second Sat:
•Scouts West 4 x 4 Club at Los Pinos 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.
•Sierra Club, 6#0 p.m. Pool Pavilion–Pine Mountain Clubhouse
Third Tues, Odd Months:
•Fire Safe Council meeting 9:30 a.m. Chuchupate Ranger Station Conference Room, Lockwood Valley
Third Tues:
•Health Insurance Counseling 10 a.m.–noon Family Resource Center meeting room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, FP
•South Kern Cemetery District board meeting 5:30 p.m. Arvin Library, Arvin
Third Wed:
•Shelter on the Hill board meeting, 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 5–6:30 p.m. Family Resource Center meeting room downstairs. For more info call 245-4303
Third Fri:
•PMC Amateur Radio Club meeting, 6:45 p.m. Call for location 242.2211
Third Sat:
•Pine Mountain Gardeners meeting 4–5:30 p.m. in the PMC Pool Pavilion. For more info call Judy Kleim 242-0817
•Men’s Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Pine Mountain Christian Community Church Activity Center, PMV
Third Sat, Even Months:
•Ham Radio Testing 12 noon at the Frazier Park Library
Fourth Tue:
•Piñon Pines HOA 6:60 p.m. at the firehouse in Piñon Pines
This is part of the October 14, 2016 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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