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, September 15, 2017
• Take a Sunset Walk in the cool evening, 6–7:30 p.m. at Wind Wolves Preserve. For reservations call 661.858.1115 or email at windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org.
Saturday, September 16, 2017
• Introduction to Finding Grants: A Workshop for Nonprofits is 10 a.m.–noon at the Beale Memorial Library (701 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield) in the 2nd floor Computer Lab. The workshop is free and open to all.
Sunday, September 17, 2017
• Enjoy an EcoKidz activity with the kids, 9–10:30 a.m. at Wind Wolves Preserve. For reservations call 661.858.1115 or email at windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org.
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
• A One Book Storytime linked to $2.00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America is 11:30 a.m. at the Frazier Park Library. Kids will read a book about managing money.
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
• Today is the Deadline for Reservations for Lockwood’s Ranch Destination Dinner Saturday, Sept. 30 to benefit the Ridge Route Communities Museum (661.245.7747). Tour is 4 p.m. Historian Bonnie Kane will tell how Hollywood celebrities, McCarthyism and the notorious blacklist figures in the history of this landmark in Lockwood Valley. Don’t miss this unique event to benefit the 501(c)3 museum. Tickets are $50 per person.
• The 2017 Kern County Fair is today through Sunday, Oct. 1 (1142 S. P St., Bakersfield), Mon.–Thur. 3–10 p.m.; Sat. noon–11 p.m.; Sunday, noon–10 p.m. Adults, $12; Seniors, $9; ages 6–12, $5. Parking is $10. Visit www.kerncountyfair.com for event schedule and special dates.
Ongoing and Upcoming
• $2.00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America by Kathryn J. Edin and H. Luke Shaefer is the One Book One Kern book at the Frazier Park Library. Join the talk on the income gap and poverty in America, Saturday, Oct. 14, 3 p.m.
• Scuba diver Brooke Mark is the featured speaker at the Condor Group of the Sierra Club meeting Friday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. in the PMC pool pavilion. Come hear her stories of diving in Hawaii, the Grand Cayman Islands and off the Santa Barbara coast. All are invited to attend.
• A Poker Run fundraiser is planned Saturday, Sept. 23 by Moose Lodge #2364 (6941 Lockwood Valley Rd., LOW; 661.245.1630). Motorcycles, cars and trucks may enter. Registration is $25, 9–10 a.m. and includes a barbecue dinner. A portion of the proceeds will go to local charity.
• Bring your hazardous waste to a Toxic Roundup Saturday, Sept. 23 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 how to “Write/Publish Your Book” at a free workshop offered by author Judith Cassis on Saturday, Sept. 23, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at Artworks Community Gallery (16233 Pine Valley Ln., PMV). Class is limited to 20 participants. To reserve a spot email successmadesimple.jc@gmail.com.
• Shelter on the Hill’s Wine and Cheese event is Saturday, Sept. 23, 3–6 p.m. at the Tejon Equestrian Center. Pre-sale tickets are $25 at the SOTH Thrift Store and Frazier Mountain Real Estate in FP; $35 at the gate. Visit shelteronthehill.org/events.html details and directions.
• A public hearing for the Cannabis Land Use Ordinance Options Environmental Impact Report is Thursday, Sept. 28, 7 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers (1115 Truxtun Ave., first floor, Bakersfield). The report is available at the Planning and Natural Resources Dept. (2700 M St., Bakersfield) or at http://pcd.kerndsa.com/planning/environmental-documents.
• Lockwood’s Ranch hosts the Destination Dinner for the Ridge Route Communities Museum. Dinner is Saturday, Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. but come at 4 p.m. for a tour. Historian Bonnie Kane will tell how the story of Hollywood celebrities, McCarthyism and the notorious blacklist are part of the history of this landmark in Lockwood Valley. Don’t miss this unique event that will benefit the 501(c)3 museum. Tickets are $50 per person. Call the museum by September 20 to reserve a spot: 661.245.7747.
• The Written Word Series invites you to spend an evening with author Rebecca Langston-George Saturday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m. at Artworks Community Gallery (16233 Pine Valley Ln., PMV). Langston-George is a language arts teacher and the author of several books for children including For the Right to Learn: Malala Yousafzai’s Story and Orphan Trains: Taking the Rails to a New Life. The event is free and open to all. Refreshments will be served.
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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, Sept.15
•9 a.m. Adult Coloring
Saturday, Sept. 16
•9–10 a.m. Mountain Lotus Yoga
Tuesday, Sept. 19
•11:30 a.m. Family Storytime–kids read a story about managing money
•5 p.m. LEGO-Mania Club
Wednesday, Sept. 20
•3:30 p.m. Chess
Thursday, Sept. 21
•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 September 15, 2017 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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