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 5, 2017
• Houchin Blood Bank and the FMHS Associated Student Body team up for a Blood Drive from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the high school. No need to pre-register, just check in at the school library (next to the office). Visit https://hcbb.com/how-to-donate/ for details.
• George Wuerthner speaks on the Forest and Fire Sierra Club program to change at the Condor Group. Vicky Kraft will tell bear stories and tell how to avoid unwelcome visitors, 7 p.m. at the pool pavilion of the PMC Clubhouse. The program is free and all are welcome.
Saturday, May 6, 2017
• Rattlesnake Avoidance Clinics are offered by Sporting Dogs B&B May 6–May 8, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Neenach by appointment only. Cost is $75 per dog. Microchips will be available Sunday, May 7 only at a cost of $20. For reservations call Beth Worrell, 619.997.6277 or email to sportingdogsbeth@verizon.net.
• Frazier Mountain Little League hosts a Sponsor Appreciation Day, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at the El Tejon Fields. Baseball games, a barbecue, bounce house, silent auction, face painting and more are planned. Barbecue meals are $5–6 and activities range from $3 to $5. Everyone is welcome.
• 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.
• Don’t miss the Wildfire Awareness Expo, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at Kern County Fire Department Station 58 in Pine Mountain Club (2420 Symonds Dr.). What are the new hazard reduction guidelines? Can they cost you $1,000? Come meet the firefighters and enjoy the Expo.
Sunday, May 7, 2017
• The Tricounty Watchdogs meet at 1 p.m. at La Sierra Restaurant in Frazier Park to consider environmental issues in the Mountain Communities, including the pond at Frazier Mountain Park. You are welcome to attend.
• Andrew Wong offers a free piano concert from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The program, hosted by South Kern Christian Church, will begin with a half-hour of hymns followed by classical pieces by selected composers.
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
• A Public Hearing on the Kern County Draft Annual Action Plan for 2017–2018 is 2 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors chambers (1115 Truxtun Ave., first floor, Bakersfield). See the April 7 issue of The Mountain Enterprise for the notice.
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
• The Ocean Institute is the exciting destination for 6th graders at El Tejon School. Students will learn about ocean science and maritime history at the Dana Point facility and spend the night.
Thursday, May 11, 2017
• Congressman Kevin McCarthy’s mobile office moved this month to the PMC Pool Pavilion from 10 to 11 a.m. The public is invited to come ask questions and voice concerns. Contact the district office, 661.327.3611, for the location of future mobile staff visits.
• AT&T’s request to place a cell tower in Frazier Mountain Park will be heard by the Kern County Planning Commission, 7 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers (1115 Truxtun Ave., first floor, Bakersfield). The tower is set for 3977 Park Dr., FP. What kind of “stealth” enclosure do you prefer? A second zoning ordinance change request will be heard to make it easier to build “accessory dwelling units” on residential parcels.
Ongoing and Upcoming
• The Spring Carnival at El Tejon School is Friday, May 12, 4–8 p.m. Enjoy food, games, music and prizes hosted by students and their families for the third year. Food tickets are $1 each and game tickets are two for $1. Enter the Chili Cook-off and you might win a $50 prize.
• A nature walk on Frazier Mountain Native Plants and Pollinators is Saturday, May 13 led by ecologist Ruben Alarcon and botanist Pam De Vries, 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Reserve your spot, there is room for only 25 participants. Call Ivana Noell at 661.245.3731, ext. 7232.
* Meet the Candidates Forums for the PMCPOA Board are Saturday, May 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. and again on Friday, May 19, 6:30–8:30 p.m. in the Condor Room.
• The Mountain Youth Photo Contest exhibit and pizza party is Saturday, May 13, 5 p.m. at Artworks Gallery (16233 Pine Valley Lane, Pine Mountain Village. Come support young artists! Photos will be for sale, $20 each, with all proceeds going to the young photographers.
• Be in the 35th Annual Lilac Festival Parade! Parade and booth applications for the May 20–21 parade and festival in Pine Mountain Village Center are online at www.pmclilacfestival.com (vendors’ deadline is May 5 and parade applications are due before May 12).
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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 5
•9 a.m. Adult Coloring
Saturday, May 6
•9–10 a.m. Mountain Lotus Yoga
•10 a.m. Science Saturday–Dr. Brunk experiments with Water Rockets
•3:30 p.m. Reading of the Classics
Tuesday, May 9
•11:30 a.m. Storytime for preschoolers
•5 p.m. Lego Club
Wednesday, May 10
•3:30 p.m. Chess
Thursday, May 11
•11:30 a.m. Computer/eReader One-on-One tutoring; Reservations: 661.245.1267
•3:30 p.m. Kids, read to Ginger Snap the Tail Waggin’ Tutor
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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 May 5, 2017 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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