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, January 26, 2018
• The Great Mustache Math Challenge at Frazier Park School, 1 p.m., honors 3rd and 4th grade math wizards. See story on page 16 in the print edition.
• ‘It’s Character’ Design and Art Show opens at Artworks Community Gallery at 4 p.m., 16233 Pine Valley Lane, Pine Mountain Village.
Saturday, January 27, 2018
• Hike through the famous El Camino Viejo Wilderness at Wind Wolves Preserve. This naturalist-led 6–7 mile trek is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn about the legends, the history, the biology and the geology. Reserve your spot: 661.858.1115 or windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org.
* The PMC Youth Committee meets at 10 a.m. in the Pool Pavilion. Parents, please come with your children and your ideas to make PMC a welcoming place for young people to become involved, grow and flourish. Help build the community fun and activities your family wants to enjoy. See story on page 6 of the print edition.
• The ‘It’s Character’ Meet the Artists Reception Party is at Artworks Community Gallery, 5 p.m., in Pine Mountain Village. Come chat with the artists, see their work, enjoy great conversation and refreshments (16233 Pine Valley Lane). All are welcome.
Sunday, January 28, 2018
• Wind Wolves Preserve’s Volunteer Day is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come with the family to learn how you can help restore the land, animals and terrain of this Wildlands Conservancy preserve. For details on how to dress and what to bring, contact 661.858.1115 or windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org. Upcoming dates are Saturday, Feb. 3, Sunday, Feb. 11, Saturday, Feb. 17 and Sunday, Feb. 25.
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
• Love Celtic music? Bring an instrument and jam, or just enjoy listening, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Condor Room in Pine Mountain Club.
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
• Need health coverage? It’s the last day to enroll in a Covered California plan. Confused? The Family Resource Center (3015 Mt. Pinos Way, FP) can help you navigate the labyrinth! Call 661.245.4303 to make an appointment. They also help with Medi-Cal applications anytime.
Thursday, February 1, 2018
• Break bread with your friends from the local AARP chapter at a potluck lunch meeting at 12 p.m. noon in the Senior Room of the Frazier Mountain Park Community Center. Please arrive a little early with your table service (plate and fork) for fun and enjoyable companionship. The guest speaker is Candace Huskey from the Shelter on the Hill animal care center. See story on page 12 of the print edition.
Friday, January 26, 2018
• ‘It’s Character’ Design and Art Show opens at Artworks Community Gallery at 4 p.m., 16233 Pine Valley Lane, Pine Mountain Village.
Ongoing and Upcoming
• Love wildflowers? The marvelous California Poppy Reserve in the Western Antelope Valley is accepting volunteer applications for the upcoming wildflower season, March 1–May 13. This is an opportunity to learn and to serve. Two Saturday training sessions are required, on February 3 and 10. Volunteer jobs include gift shop and visitor center staffing, walking trails and leading tours. No prior experience is needed. All ages from students to senior citizens are welcomed. Call 661.946.6900 or email Jean.Rhyne@parks.ca.gov to sign up.
• Come learn about your feathered friends (and the upcoming Great Backyard Bird Count) at a talk on Winter Birds by Lynn Stafford, featuring the work of local photographers and a ‘birder’s basket’ raffle. It takes place Saturday, Feb. 3 at 5 p.m. at the Ridge Route Communities Museum (3515 Park Dr., FP–behind the post office).
• Embrace the dark on a Blackout Night Hike Saturday, Feb. 17 from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. at Wind Wolves Preserve. A moonless night makes for amazing star-gazing, while naturalists discuss nocturnal animals and lead sensory-awareness activities. Black lights may be provided to discover glow-in-the-dark critters. This adventure is designed for ages 6 and up (no strollers, please). Please bring flashlights! For reservations call 661.858.1115 or email windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org.
• Join in the Ukulele Jam at the Frazier Park Library the first Wednesday of every month. Bring your instrument Wednesday, Feb. 7 to open new musical horizons! See story in the February issue of The New Mountain Pioneer.
• Don’t be unlisted! The Orange Book is your local customers’ go-to contact resource. Submit your order by February 23 to get 10% off your advertisement in the Mountain Communities 2018-2019 Phone Book (661.245.3794).
• The Fifth Annual Mountain Youth Photo Contest welcomes budding photographers, 6 to 18 years of age, to submit their photos now through Friday, March 2. Hurry! Over $1000 in cash prizes will be given at the show and awards ceremony Saturday, March 24 at the Frazier Park Library. An art sale to benefit the youth will be at Artworks Gallery in Pine Mountain Village. Get your submission form on front page of this website.
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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, Jan. 26
•9 a.m. Adult Coloring & Coffee
Saturday, Jan. 27
•9–10 a.m. Mountain Lotus Yoga
Tuesday, Jan. 30
•11:30 a.m. Family Storytime
•5:30 p.m. LEGO-Mania Club
Wednesday, Jan. 31
•3:30 p.m. Chess
Thursday, Feb. 1
•11:30 a.m. Computer/eReader One-on-One tutoring Reservations: 661.245.1267
•Noon–1 p.m. Meditation
•1 p.m.–2 p.m. Tai Chi
•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 Mary Miller 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.
•Girl Scout Troop #3613 5:15 p.m. Family Resource Center, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, 245-4303
•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
•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:
•Market Day 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Nature’s Home Organic Market 3011 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park
•Noon Meditation at Jizo Peace Center 2012 Pioneer Way, PMC 661.242-6956
•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 The Ranch House, Gorman. Deborah Turner 245.1882
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
2nd and 4th Sat:
•Veterans Support Group 7 p.m. near Midway Market upstairs in LOW 245-4269
REGULAR MONTHLY EVENTS
First Tue:
•Frazier Park Elementary School PTSO 2:30 p.m. in the staff lounge
•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
•Pine Mountain Village Merchants Assn. meeting, 5 p.m. in the Condor Room, Pine Mountain Clubhouse 242.2035
•LOW Mutual Water Co meeting is 7 p.m. at Cuddy Hall
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
Second Thu:
•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.
•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 Mon:
•Pet Food Giveaway 9–11 a.m. Shelter on the Hill Thrift Store, 3536 Mt. Pinos Way
Third Tues, Odd Months:
•Piñon Pines Water Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. Firehouse in Piñon Pines
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 January 26, 2018 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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