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, March 31
• If you love photography, and are age 6 to 18, win cash and have fun by submitting your favorite photo to the Mountain Youth Photo Contest. The deadline has been extended to Monday, April 3. See entry form on page 20 this week, or at The Mountain Enterprise office (in Frazier Park) or online at MountainEnterprise.com. Submit 2 MB digital photos and your submission form to The Mountain Enterprise or melfotog@yahoo.com.
• El Tejon School’s 7th grade class takes a field trip to the J. Paul Getty Museum.
• Spring is here! El Tejon School will hold a Spring Fling Dance, 5:30–8:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 in advance or $8 at the door.
• Grab yourself a fella! The Sadie Hawkin’s Day Dance at Frazier Mountain High School is 8–11 p.m. Tickets are $8 each or $12 for a couple.
Saturday, April 1, 2017
• In the Wings Studio of Dance rummage sale is today and tomorrow, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. (3524 Mt. Pinos Way, FP). A second sale is set for next weekend.
• Frontier Army Days at Fort Tejon State Historic Park, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., offers a unique look back at life during the 1850s at this military outpost. Cost is adults $5; children $3.
• A Community Dinner at the Frazier Mountain Park Community Center is 4–6 p.m. Italian cuisine and dessert are on the menu. This is a free event meant to bring members of the community together.
Sunday, April 2, 2017
• Hike the El Camino Viejo Wilderness Trail at Wind Wolves Preserve, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. (661.858.1115, windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org).
Monday, April 3, 2017
• Ridge Route Communities Museum book club will discuss “Rebirth” by Kamal Ravikant, a story of forgiveness, love and a celebration of life set in Spain. The group meets at 4 p.m. (3515 Park Dr., FP). To join the conversation call the museum, 661.245.7747.
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
• The 5th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Liberty Bell (1415 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield) and ends at Mill Creek Park where a vigil will be held. Display and information tables will be set up at 4 p.m. prior to the march.
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
• Open House at the Bakersfield Veterans Administration (VA) Outpatient Clinic, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., includes a job fair, giveaways, VA benefits information and more (1801 Westwind Dr., Bakersfield; 661.632.1800). Call Charles Green for more details, 424.645.9865.
Thursday, April 6, 2017
• AARP’s monthly potluck is noon at the Frazier Park Community Center. Bring an Easter dish to share.
• Vote on architectural themes for new commercial and industrial buildings in Lebec and Frazier Park at a community workshop hosed by the Kern County Planning Department at 6 p.m. at the Frazier Park Library. The public is urged to come.
Ongoing and Upcoming
• Wind Wolves Preserve Volunteer Days are 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, March 30, 8–11 a.m. Sunday, April 2, and 9 a.m.–noon Saturday, April 29. Call to confirm dates and make a reservation (661.858.1115, windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org).
• The Winnespago will be holding Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinics at Shelter on the Hill Friday, March 31 and Friday, April 21. Call now to reserve a spot for your pets (661.248.5018).
• Tejon Ranch Equestrian Center is holding Team Sorting workshops, 6–9 p.m. every Thursday through April 6 (1401 Crane Canyon Rd., Lebec; 661.599.0710). This is an opportunity to learn more about team sorting in a relaxed environment. Sessions cost $35.
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) for your 2016 tax preparation is available now until April 8 through Community Action Partnership of Kern at their office (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.
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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, March 31
•9 a.m. Adult Coloring
Saturday, April 1
•9–10 a.m. Mountain Lotus Yoga
•10 a.m. Science Saturday–Why does an egg white go from clear to white when cooked? Dr. Brunk explains Denatured Protein
•3:30 p.m. Reading of the Classics
Tuesday, April 4
•11:30 a.m. Storytime for preschoolers
•5 p.m. Lego Club
Wednesday, April 5
•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. Laverne 248-0487
•Al-Anon Meeting 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
•Alcoholics Anonymous meeting 7 p.m. Frazier Mountain Park Community Center 245.1208
Every Wednesday:
•Pine Mountain Christian Community Church Women’s Bible Study 10 a.m. 242-1025
•Al-Anon Meetings 10–11:30 a.m. in PMC behind gas station, next to the gym
•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
•Awana CrossTrainers at Frazier Mountain Community Center 6:30-8 p.m. 3rd-7th graders (girls 3rd-9th) Coach Rose 248-2004
•Narcotics Anonymous Meeting 7 p.m. Family Resource Center Meeting room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park 245-2557
•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
•Mommy and Me 10:30 a.m. to noon. Call for location, 245.4303 or 661.809.4276
•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
•Alcoholics Anonymous meeting 7 p.m. Frazier Mountain Park Community Center 245.1208
Every Friday:
•Scrappers Quilt Guild 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Pool Pavilion at PMC Clubhouse
•AA Meeting is 6-7:30 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:
•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 p.m. Family Resource Center meeting room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Ste. 102, FP 245-2557
Every Sunday:
•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
•AA Meeting is 7–8:30 p.m. Family Resource Center meeting room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Ste. 102, Frazier Park
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:
•Kern County Search and Rescue 6:30 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
•Pine Mountain Village Merchants Assn. meeting, 5 p.m. in the Condor Room, Pine Mountain Clubhouse 242.2035
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 & Auxiliary 11 a.m. VFW Post Hall, FP
•KYIS Knitting Guild meet at PMC Clubhouse Pool Pavilion 1-4 p.m.
Second Mon:
•FMHS Booster Club meeting 7 p.m. at Falcon’s Nest, FP
Second Tues:
•Frazier Park Elementary School PTSO meeting 2:30 p.m. in the staff lounge
•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
Second Wed:
•Ridge Route Communities Museum board meeting 2 p.m. at the museum
•Piñon Pines Water Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. Firehouse in Piñon Pines
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.
•Mountain Masons meeting 6:30 p.m., frazier.mountain.masons@gmail.com for location
•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, 6:30 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:
•El Tejon PTSO meeting 5:30 p.m. Family Resource Center meeting room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, FP
•Shelter on the Hill board meeting, Tejon Ranch Natural Resource Bldg. 6 p.m. 245-5021 Members & guests
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:
•Men’s Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Pine Mountain Christian Community Church Activity Center, PMV
•KYIS Knitting Guild meet at PMC Clubhouse Pool Pavilion 1-4 p.m.
•Pine Mountain Gardeners meeting 4–5:30 p.m. in the PMC Pool Pavilion. For more info call Judy Kleim 242-0817
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
Last Monday of the month:
•Krista Mutual Water Co. board meeting 7:30 a.m., 7025 Cuddy Valley Rd., #H, LOW
Last Tuesday of the month:
•Medicare specialist Courtnee Hahn at Family Resource Center 10 a.m., 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, FP (661.747.9782)
This is part of the March 31, 2017 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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