Ongoing and Upcoming
•Coat Drive to warm our mountain citizens! Bring clean, gently-used coats, hats, gloves and blankets to State Farm Insurance (3015 Mt. Pinos Way, #202, Frazier Park) and Pine Mountain Realty (16206 Pine Valley Lane, Pine Mountain Village), Nov. 1–Dec. 3.
•Calling young photographers ages 6-18 to the Mountain Youth Photo Contest, sponsored by Mel and Kathy Weinstein. Bring your digital file or 8 x 10 print to the Frazier Park Library, The Mountain Enterprise office, or Basecamp in Pine Mtn Village, Oct. 27–Dec. 1. A signed submission sheet must accompany each entry. First prize in each category is $100; second prize in each category is $50.
•During National Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 23–31, display red ribbons to visibly support drug-free communities. Take the pledge at redribbon.org.
•Pumpkins are still available at Frazier Park School’s Pumpkin Patch (3149 San Carlos Tr., Frazier Park), open M-F from 7:50-8:10 a.m. and 2-4 p.m (Thursdays to 6 p.m.) in October. All pumpkins are $4 each or 3/$10. Proceeds will benefit Frazier Park School.
•Frazier Park Community Fixed Route Bus Service through the Mountain Communities has been extended to October 29 with its regular schedule. Call 1-800-560-1733 for schedule and pick-up info, plus Dial-A-Ride (Dial-A-Ride’s western limit is Piñon Pines).
Thursday, Oct. 24
•Explore the world of science through microscopes! The whole family, young and old, is welcome to use the microscope to view viruses,and bacteria safely in hands-on science fun presented by Tamara Trost, FMHS science teacher, 3:30 p.m. at the Frazier Park Library (3732 Park Dr., FP).
Friday, Oct. 25
•Join the Harvest Festival at Frazier Park School (3149 San Carlos Tr., Frazier Park) 2-6 p.m. Enjoy food and other fun. Open to everyone (245-3312).
•Freaky Mountain Haunted School aka FMHS hosts two nights of sheer horror in its creepy, creaky FFA “haunted barn.” Ghosts, goblins and ghouls will be lurking from 7-10 p.m. Living souls under 18 pay $5; adults, $7 (to benefit senior prom); bake sale, crafts and apple-bobbing for younger kids.
Saturday, Oct. 26
•Attention Parents! Medication Take Back Day, is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Frazier Park Market (632 Laguna Tr., Frazier Park). Help protect our youth with safe disposal of unused pet medications or expired and unwanted personal medications (245-4303).
•Spooky Ghost Stories by local storytellers for thrills, chills and giggles at the Frazier Park Library (3732 Park Dr., Frazier Park) 3:30-5 p.m. Costumes welcome, but optional. Something for all ages. Refreshments served.
•Freaky Mountain Haunted School aka FMHS hosts two nights of sheer horror in its creepy, creaky FFA “haunted barn.” Ghosts, goblins and ghouls will be lurking from 7-10 p.m. Living souls under 18 pay $5; adults, $7 (to benefit senior prom); bake sale, crafts and apple-bobbing for younger kids.
•Join the Artisans Gallery team, but attend the “Get the Details Meeting” first! Meet at Center of the World Loft at 7 p.m.
•Back to the Bones: Songs for the Season of Halloween are sung by Ruth Barrett at Work of HeArt Gallery (3011 Mt. Pinos Way, FP), 7:30 p.m. $15 donation.
Sunday, Oct. 27
•Public will review L.A. County Renewable Energy ordinance draft, 9 a.m., Antelope Valley College Performing Arts Theater (3041 W. Avenue K, Lancaster).
•2013 ZombieMania Parade and Trunk or Treat invites businesses and residents to set up treat stations along the route to hand out goodies. Zombies can get free gore at four make-up stations beginning at 2:30 p.m. in Frazier Park. Volunteer Center is Computers & Games, 533 San Gabriel Trail. All costumes welcome. Parade route is Mt. Pinos Way from Monterey Tr. to Ace Hardware (661-242-1214).
•Join the Artisans Gallery team, but attend the “Get the Details Meeting” first! Meet at Center of the World Loft at 3 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 31
•Costume Parade at Frazier Park School (3149 San Carlos Tr., Frazier Park), 12:45 p.m. features scary and amusing characters (245-3312).
•Trunk or Treat returns to Pine Mountain Village. Decorate your trunk or truck bed and don your costume. Come on down to the Village Center to share or beg for goodies. Fun begins at 4 p.m.
•Visit the Haunted House at Pine Mountain Village Gazebo, 4–6 p.m. Take the chill off with hot cider or cocoa afterward. Tickets are $3 for ages 14+ and $2 for ages. All proceeds go to Peak to Peak Mountain Charter School.
•Halloween Bingo appears for one additional night this week at the VFW Post (612 Canada Tr. Frazier Park), 7-9:30 p.m. Come in costume if you like and come in from the cold to help support local scouting organizations and sports teams. Prizes will be awarded; must be 18.
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At the Frazier Park Public Library
Thursday Oct. 24
•3:30 p.m. Family Hands-On Science Program by FP Library and Tamara Trost, FMHS Science Educator.
Saturday, Oct. 26
•9-9:30 a.m. Free Beginning Piano by Karen Anthony. Call 245-1189 to sign up.
•10 a.m.-2 p.m. Quilt & Chat. All are welcome.
•3:30-5 p.m. The Library is Haunted. Refreshments served!
Tuesday, Oct. 29
•11:30 a.m. Family Storytime & Halloween Craft by Christine Kearns-Brown.
Wednesday, Oct. 30
•12:05-1 p.m. Webinar: Restaurant Internal Marketing Tips.
•3:30 p.m. Chess – Everyone is welcome. Coach Bill Hopper is available to teach beginners.
Thursday, Oct. 31
•11:30 a.m. Personal Computer Coach. Call for an appointment 242-1267.
Library hours: Tue., Wed., Thur. 11-7; Sat. 9-5
3732 Park Drive, FP— 661-245-1267
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REGULAR WEEKLY EVENTS
Every Monday:
•White Sage Lace Guild, Bobbin lace & tatting 9-3 Liz 242-0619
•Meals on Wheels Distribution (also Wed., Fri.) 245-1952
•Senior Exercise 11 a.m. Frazier Park Community Center 245-1992
•Frazier Mountain Quilters, Frazier Park Senior Center, 12:30-4 p.m. Pam 331-1837
•Florence Cuddy Farm volunteer day is 1-4 p.m. at Cuddy Hall
•Christmas Community Choir all ages 5:15-6 p.m. at the Vineyard Church. More info 242-2321
•Al-Anon Meetings 6:30-7:30 p.m. Healthy Start 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.
•Kern County Search & Rescue 7 p.m. Frazier Park Community Building.
Every Wednesday:
•Pine Mountain Christian Community Church Women’s Bible Study 10 a.m. 242-1025
•OK Farm volunteer day 10-12 noon 3433 Los Padres Dr., FP
•Florence Cuddy Farm volunteer day is 1-4 p.m. at Cuddy Hall
•Chess: All ages welcome 3:30 p.m. Coach Bill Hopper to teach at Frazier Park Library 245-1267
•CrossTrainers at Frazier Mountain Community Center 6:30-8 p.m. 3rd-7th graders (girls 3rd-9th) Coach Rose 248-2004
Every Thursday:
•Scrappers Club 8-2 Pool Pavilion at PMC Clubhouse
•Paralegal at Family Resource Center 9 a.m. – 1 p.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 Domino, 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
Every Friday:
•AA Meeting is 6-7:30 p.m. Healthy Start meeting room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Ste. 102, Frazier Park
Every Saturday:
•Yard Sale Show, Channel 14 Cable show at 7 a.m. 245-2688
•Reading of the Greek drama 5-6:30 p.m. Frazier Park Library
•Bingo 7-9 p.m. VFW Hall, 612 Canada Trail, FP 245-3273
Every Sunday:
•Strolls with the Sierra Club. Meet at PMC Clubhouse parking lot 8-9:30 a.m. 242-0432
•Mexican Train Domino and Canasta at the Frazier Park Community Center Senior Room 1 p.m.
•Youth Group (7th -12th grades) at Pine Mountain Christian Community Church, 5-7 p.m. 242-1025
REGULAR BI-WEEKLY EVENTS
1st & 3rd Thurs: Crochet 4 p.m. Frazier Park Library 245-1267
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 & 4th Sat: Veterans Support Group 7 p.m. near Midway Market upstairs in LOW 245-4269
REGULAR MONTHLY EVENTS
First Mon: Pine Mountain Village Merchants 9 a.m. Mil Potrero
Mutual Water Company 242-4022
First Wed: Salvation Army Commodities Distribution 10:30 a.m. Frazier Park Community Center 245-3995
First Thu: Boys & Girls Club board meeting,12 noon, Tejon Mountain Village office 661-663-4281
•LOW Mutual Water Co meeting is 7 p.m. at Cuddy Hall
First Fri: Red Hat Society Frazier Mountain Mommas 9 a.m.
Call Kay for place 245-2673
•Drum & Sound Circle
6:30-8:30 p.m. PowWow Lodge,
2400 Ironwood Dr., PMC 242-1779
First Sat: VFW & Ladies Auxiliary 11 a.m. VFW Post Hall
•KYIS Knitting Guild meet at PMC Clubhouse Pool Pavilion 1-4 p.m.
•Sierra Club Condor Group
6:30 p.m. Pool Pavilion, PMC
Clubhouse 242-0423
Second Tues: Gorman School Board 3:30 p.m. at the school
•Lebec County Water District board meeting, 7 p.m.
2037 Lebec Road, Lebec
Second Wed: Ridge Route
Communities Museum board
meeting 6 p.m. at the museum
Second Thu: Assemblywoman Shannon Grove’s mobile office hours 10-11 a.m. Family Resource Center, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, FP Appt. Javier 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 at 661-327-3611
•South West Health Care District meeting 6 p.m. Frazier Mountain Community Health Center
•Pinon Pines Water Board 6:30 p.m. Firehouse
•Frazier Park Public Utility District board meeting 6 p.m. at office.
•ETUSD School Board 7 p.m.
Frazier Mountain High School
campus in the Continuation
Room 248-6247
Second Fri: Pine Mountain Town Hall 7 p.m. Info call 242-3788
Second Sat: Scouts West 4 x 4 Club at Caveman Cavey’s 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.
•Pine Mountain Christian Community Church Ladies Potluck Brunch. Call Linda Rivette at 242-1618 for details and location.
Third Mon: Mobile Medical
Clinic. Free. 15011 Lockwood
Valley Road. Chico Larson at Sheriff’s maintenance yard
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Third Tues: South Kern Cemetery District board meeting 5:30 p.m. Arvin Library,
Third Wed: Shelter on the Hill board, Tejon Ranch Natural Resource Bldg. 6 p.m. 245-5021 Members & guests
•AARP Board meeting 9:30 a.m. Frazier Park Senior Center. Shirley 245-1782
Third Thu: McCASA Meeting 5 p.m. Family Resource Center meeting room downstairs. For more info call 245-4303
Pine Mountain Gardeners meeting 7 p.m. in the PMC Pool Pavilion. For more info call Erik Sluyter 242-6960
This is part of the October 25, 2013 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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