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, Feb. 4
• Gorman School’s GoBot Team heads to the 2017 Central California FIRST Lego Championship Expo, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. at Alta Sierra Intermediate School (380 W. Teague Ave., Clovis 93619).
• Go for a Birding Hike at Wind Wolves Preserve, 9–11 a.m. (661.858.1115, windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org).
Sunday, Feb. 5
• An immersive history event at Fort Tejon continues, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
• A Backcountry Adventure is at Wind Wolves Preserve Sunday, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (661.858.1115, windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org).
• The Tricounty Watchdogs’ next meeting is 11 a.m. at La Sierra Restaurant in Frazier Park to consider environmental projects for the Mountain Communities. You are welcome to attend.
Monday, Feb. 6, 2017
• Ridge Route Communities Museum Book Club meets at 4 p.m. to discuss One for the Money by Janet Evanovich (3515 Park Drive, Frazier Park).
Ongoing and Upcoming
• Are you a shutterbug? The Mountain Youth Photo Contest for those between 6 and 18 years of age will accept entries until March 31. Submit your (minimum) 2MB digital entry and completed entry form to melfotog@yahoo.com. Prizes and pizza await you.
• Artworks Gallery exhibits work by artists Victoria Martin and Drew Lesso through Sunday, Feb. 19 (16233 Pine Valley Lane, Pine Mountain Village; 661.858.3130). Come see exceptional fine art by mountain artists Friday, Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) for your 2016 tax preparation is available now until April 8 through Community Action Partnership of Kern at their offices (300 19th St., Bakersfield, CA 93301). Households that earned $54,000 or less are eligible for this free service. Dial 211 for an appointment. Contact Sandi Truman for assistance in English or Libia Gutierrez de Ortiz for Spanish, 661.834.1724.
• A Craft Boutique will be at Robin Hood’s Jewelry (16236 Pine Valley Ln., #101, Pine Mountain Village) every Friday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Sellers may reserve a space for $25 for three days. Call Pamela (661.242.2035) or Chrystal (805.746.3636).
• Tejon Ranch Conservancy is seeking Wildflower Viewing Station Volunteers for the spring. The first training session is a full, so contact Tim Bulone, tbulone@tejonconservancy.org to get on the list for the second one.
• Hungry Valley SVRA is offering free ATV Safety classes for kids ages 6–17. Email HungryValleyASITraining@gmail.com to sign up.
• 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 more details, call 661.245.4400 or 562.335.7393.
• Enjoy a Sunset Walk at Wind Wolves Preserve Friday, Feb. 10 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. (661.858.1115, windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org).
• Gorman Elementary School’s Science Fair will be held Friday, Feb. 10 from 5 to 6 p.m.
• Wind Wolves Preserve Volunteer Days are Saturday, Feb. 11 (9 a.m.–noon), Sunday, Feb. 12 (10 a.m.–1 p.m.) and Sunday, Feb. 26 (9 a.m.–noon, 661.858.1115 or windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org).
• Go on a Blackout Night Hike at Wind Wolves Preserve Saturday, Feb. 11, 5:30–7:30 p.m. (661.858.1115, windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org).
• The Tejon Ranch Trail Half Marathon and 10K event April 22 hosted by Tejon Ranch offers the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the ranch in the spring. The for-profit run is by Spectrum Sports Management. Early registration runs through February 12: Half Marathon, $70; 10k $35; Kids Run $10. February 13 cost goes to $80, $40 and $10. Visit runtejon.com for details and a map of the course.
• Learn Outdoor Survival Preparedness at Wind Wolves Preserve Sunday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. to noon (661.858.1115, windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org). Kids seven and up (no strollers please) can participate and receive a whistle, lanyard and certificate. There is no charge.
• A free Valentine’s Day Essential Oils 101 ‘make and take’ workshop is Tuesday, Feb. 14 at noon by Laurie O’Brien at the Frazier Park Library.
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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, Feb. 3
•9 a.m. Adult Coloring
Saturday, Feb. 4
•9–10 a.m. Mountain Lotus Yoga
•10 a.m. Science Saturday–Dr. Brunk returns to show how polarized light creates 3-D effects •3:30 p.m. Reading of the Classics
Tuesday, Feb. 7
•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, Feb. 8
•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 February 3, 2017 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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