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, April 7
• The Photography of Kelly Hackney and Emily Sandifer is featured at the latest Artworks Gallery show opening today (16233 Pine Valley Ln., Pine Mountain Village). The Artists Reception is Saturday, April 15 at 6 p.m. Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m. Friday–Sunday.
• Everyone loves a good rescue tale! At 6:30 p.m. the Condor Group of the Sierra Club hosts Jay Nichols of Southern Kern Search & Rescue. Get great tips for hiking safely in the mountains. How does Search & Rescue work? All are welcome (pool pavilion at the Pine Mountain clubhouse).
• A Team Sorting workshop 6–9 p.m. is at Tejon Ranch Equestrian Center (1401 Crane Canyon Rd., Lebec; 661.599.0710), $35.
Saturday, April 8, 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 free disposal day for Antelope Valley residents is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lancaster Landfill (600 E. Ave. F, Lancaster).
• Join the California Highway Patrol for Coffee with a Cop, 9–11 a.m. in the PMC Clubhouse Lounge. Stop by for conversation and a cup of joe.
• The Friends of the Frazier Park Library’s annual meeting to elect officers and share an overview of goals is 2 p.m. at the library (3732 Park Dr., FP).
Sunday, April 9, 2017
• The TriCounty Watchdogs will meet at La Sierra Restaurant at 11 a.m. (3500 Mt. Pinos Way, FP) to discuss local environmental projects. All Mountain Community residents are invited to attend.
• The Fiesta Days monthly planning meeting is 5:30 p.m. at Caveman Cavey’s Pizza (3620 Mt. Pinos Way, FP). Stop by to volunteer or just present your ideas to make this year’s 50th Fiesta Days celebration the best Fiesta Days ever. Vendor applications are now available at www.frazierfiestadays.org. Early bird discount applies until May 31. See the 50th Anniversary history series in The New Mountain Pioneer.
Monday, April 10, 2017
• Spring Break starts today for El Tejon Unified, Gorman and Peak to Peak Mountain Charter Schools. Classes resume on Tuesday, April 18.
Thursday, April 13, 2017
• The Kern County Annual Action Plan 2017–2018 is the subject of a public meeting, 6 p.m. (2700 M St., first floor, Bakersfield). See pgs. 20–21 for the notice.
• A Public Hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for Western Propane Services to construct a propane gas storage unit on Landfill Rd. in Lebec is at 7 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers (1115 Truxtun Ave., first floor, Bakersfield). See the Feb. 24 issue of The Mountain Enterprise for the notice.
Ongoing and Upcoming
• Winnespago is holding Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinics at Shelter on the Hill Friday, April 21. Call now to reserve a spot for your pets (661.248.5018).
• 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.
• A Toxic Roundup day is Saturday, April 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lebec Transfer Station, 300 Landfill Rd., Lebec. For a list of items accepted, go to www.KernCountyWaste.com or call 661.862.8900.
• The Annual Dave “Da Handyman” Memorial Easter Egg Hunt and Community BBQ is at Frazier Mountain Park Saturday, April 15. The Easter egg hunt starts at 11 a.m. sharp. Don’t be late! Volunteers make it all happen: call 949.290.0701 to join in the fun in memory of Dave.
• Kern Transit will hold a public meeting on Unmet Transportation Needs, Monday, April 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Senior Room of the Frazier Mountain Park Community Ctr (3801 Park Dr., FP). Those unable to attend may submit comments to info@kerntransit.org until April 30.
• The Tejon Ranch Half Marathon and 10K is April 22. Sign up now. Part of your entry goes to FMHS. Enjoy the beauty of the ranch in springtime. The for-profit run is by Spectrum Sports Management: $80 for half marathon; $40 for 10K; $10 kids’ run. See runtejon.com for a map of the course.
* If you care about the PMC Taj Mahal clubhouse remodel and options, come to the 9 a.m. workshop April 29 in the PMC Condor room.
• The 35th Annual Pine Mountain Club Lilac Festival is taking parade and booth applications for the May 20–21 fair and parade in Pine Mountain Village Center. Get vendor applications (before May 5) and parade applications (before May 12) at www.pmclilacfestival.com.
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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, April 7
•9 a.m. Adult Coloring
Saturday, April 8
•9–10 a.m. Mountain Lotus Yoga
•10 a.m. Science Saturday will resume next Saturday
•11 a.m. Essential Oils Spa Day
•2 p.m. Friends of the Library meeting–all are welcome
•3:30 p.m. Reading of the Classics
Tuesday, April 11
•11:30 a.m. Storytime for preschoolers
•5 p.m. Lego Club
Wednesday, April 12
•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 April 7, 2017 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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