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, July 21, 2017
• Kids 7-12, join the Junior Rangers Club, 10–11 a.m. at the Frazier Park Library with Hungry Valley Rangers. Native American plant uses is the topic. Kids will learn about making cordage ropes.
• Who will be the 2017 Fiesta Days Queen? The queen and her court will be selected, 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall (612 Canada Tr., FP).
Saturday, July 22, 2017
• Bring your hazardous waste to a Toxic Roundup from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lebec Transfer Station (300 Landfill Rd., Lebec). Call 661.862.8900 or visit www.KernCountyWaste.com for accepted items and transport guidelines.
• Learn Rib Basket Weaving at a class led by Bonnie Kane, 10 a.m. at the Ridge Route Communities Museum (3515 Park Dr., FP). Cost is $10 and that includes all materials. Call 661.245.7747 for a reservation.
• Market Day is 11 a.m.–4 p.m. on the patio at Nature’s Home Organic Market (3011 Mt. Pinos Way, FP)—open to all. Bring your homemade products, produce, crafts and services to sell or barter at this free weekly event.
• The Lakes and Valleys Art Guild is hosting “Transitions,” a fundraiser, 3–6 p.m. at the Shadowlands Foundation (18832 Pine Cyn. Rd., Lake Hughes). Tickets are $15 in advance via PayPal (email at LakesAndValleysAG@gmail.com) or $20 at the door. Music, hors d’oeuvres, a raffle and an auction are all part of this event to support local artists.
• The Written Word Series explores magical realism with novelist Graham McCallum is 7 p.m. at Artworks Community Gallery (16233 Pine Valley Lane, PMC). McCallum is the author of the Reggie Stone series. Call Mar Preston, 661.242.8529 for details.
• A Blackout Night Hike at Wind Wolves Preserve is 8–10 p.m. (661.858.1115 or windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org).
Sunday, July 23, 2017
• Participating in the political process is important. Learn why and how at a voter engagement training session presented by Cathee Romley and Cheryl Tierce, 2–4 p.m. at the Frazier Park Library. Members of all parties, including Independents, are encouraged to attend.
• Responsible Beverage Service training for Fiesta Days volunteers is 3–5 p.m. at Caveman Cavey’s. This free certification is required for anyone working in the beer booth at the three-day party over the first weekend in August.
• A Fiesta Days Planning Committee meeting is 5:30 p.m. at Caveman Cavey’s in Frazier Park. All are welcome.
• Are bears a problem where you live? Learn how to protect yourself and your home at a Department of Fish and Wildlife presentation, 6:30–8 p.m. in the Condor Room of the PMC Clubhouse. Visit www.wildlife.ca.gov/Keep-Me-Wild for guidelines and details on the Keep Me Wild Campaign.
Thursday, July 27, 2017
• An Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Support Group meets today, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Family Resource Center (3015 Mt. Pinos Way, FP). The topic is “Behavioral Issues of Alzheimer’s Disease” (661.808.4058).
Ongoing and Upcoming
• Sign up now for the Boys and Girls Club Summer Day Camp, running through August 4 at Frazier Park Elementary School. Visit http://fp.el-tejon.k12.ca.us/b-g-club/2017-summer-program for a list of the fun activities and costs (661.245.3139).
• The 50th Annual Fiesta Days celebration is August 4–6, 2017. Get 24 pre-sale carnival tickets for $15 at Ace Hardware, Mountain Top Video and Sue’s Tavern in Frazier Park. Parade applications are available at www.frazierfiestadays.org. See The New Mountain Pioneer for the full schedule.
• See wildlife-cam video by Ben Teton, Tejon Ranch Conservancy biologist, Saturday, July 29, 7 p.m. at the Ridge Route Communities Museum.
• A Pet Food Giveaway for families in need is Monday, July 31 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Shelter on the Hill Thrift Store (3538 Mt. Pinos Way, FP). A two week supply will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.
• Step back in time at Frontier Army Days Saturday, Aug. 5, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at Fort Tejon State Historic Park in Lebec. Demonstrations include candle making, laundry, blacksmith shop and carpentry. Cost is $5 for adults; $3 for kids 7–17; six and under free. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the day.
• The Run to the Pines Auto Show is Saturday, August 12, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. in PMC. Registration to show your favorite car is $25 until August 1; then $30 the day of the event. Vendor forms are due by July 31. Visit http://www.runtothepinesautoshow.com.
• Lynda Finch with the Kern County Genealogical Society will speak on Saturday, Aug. 12, 5 p.m. at the Ridge Route Communities Museum. Learn how to find history through genealogy. Speaker donations gratefully accepted.
• Fall registration for AYSO Region 382 is still available online at AYSO.bluesombrero.com/region382.
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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, July 21
•9 a.m. Adult Coloring
•10 a.m. Junior Rangers Club–Native American plant uses
Saturday, July 22
•9–10 a.m. Mountain Lotus Yoga
•10 a.m. Science Saturday–will return on Aug. 5
•11 a.m. Mountain Music Festival–Appalachian Music
Tuesday, July 25
•11:30 a.m. Family Storytime
•5 p.m. LEGO Mania Club
Wednesday, July 26
•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 July 21, 2017 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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