Ongoing and Upcoming
•If Peanut Butter Bears and Dark Chocolate Penguins are your preferred wildlife, don’t miss the annual Girl Scout Nut & Candy Sale, ongoing until Sunday, Dec. 1. Booths are set up at various grocery stores and retail stores. Or if holiday sweets are weighing you down, stop by a booth and make a donation to Operation Gratitude to send treats to active duty military.
•Ridge Route Museum Raffle winners to be chosen Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Festival of Lights Holiday Faire in FP. Two hand-knit afghans by Hanni Mosig and a family tree genealogy by Dale Sheldon will be raffled; buy tickets at the Ridge Route Museum, $1 or 6 for $5 (661-245-7747).
•Coat Drive to help warm our mountain neighbors seeks clean, gently-used coats, hats, gloves and blankets. Bring your items to State Farm Insurance (3015 Mt. Pinos Way, #202, FP) and Pine Mountain Realty (16206 Pine Valley Lane, Pine Mountain Village), Nov. 1–Dec. 3.
•Toys for Tots applications deadline is noon, December 2 at the Family Resource Center. Toy donation deadline is December 15, from toddlers to teens. All toys contributed by our community stay local. Call the Family Resource Center at 245-4303 for more details.
•Hey kids! Do you love taking photos? Want to win $100? Enter the Mountain Youth Photo Contest. Submit your best photo before December 1 to compete for $100 (ages 6-18). Get the submission form on pg. 17 of this issue of The Mountain Enterprise. Bring your photo to download at The Mountain Enterprise in Frazier Park, the Frazier Park Library or Basecamp in Pine Mountain Village.
Friday, Nov. 29
•Tag a Tree in Pine Mountain Village at 10 a.m. Individuals and families can claim a pine to decorate (and then restore to its natural state after the season). Prizes will be given for the best-decorated tree and for the best-decorated village merchant storefront and store.
•Kick off the season at the Annual Tree Lighting at 6 p.m. in front of the Pine Mountain clubhouse tennis courts. Join in the fun with cookies, hot chocolate, coffee and of course, singing joyful carols.
•It’s Novelist Writing Month. If you’re a budding writer or a pro, use a library computer or your own to come hash it out, 2-5 p.m. in the Frazier Park Library’s large meeting room (3732 Park Dr., Frazier Park).
Saturday, Nov. 30
•Visit the Artisans Gallery during its big Grand Re-Opening (16331 Askin Dr., Pine Mtn. Village), 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Enjoy wine, cheese and a concert at 6:30 p.m. with a raffle and silent auction too!
•The annual Pine Mountain Holiday Craft Fair is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Pine Mountain Clubhouse. Come to see all the wonderful crafts and gifts created by community artisans and craft vendors.
•It’s a perfect day for a Treasure Hunt! Get a treasure map and join in the fun for Small Business Saturday in Frazier Park. Prizes from Mountain Communities Chamber: mymountainchamber.com.
Monday, Dec. 2
•See Frazier Park’s Jesse Sharp starring in The Addams Family in Rabobank Theater, 7:30 p.m. (1001 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301) Tickets are $37, $47, $57 ($5 off for under age 14). Call 661-852-7777 to reserve your seats.
•Estate Planning Seminar by CFP Stephen Walsh and sponsored by Southwest Healthcare District will be held at the Frazier Park Library (3732 Park Dr., Frazier Park), 1–4 p.m. Topics to be covered include simple wills, estate planning, living trusts, veteran and widow benefits, reverse mortgages, saving and investments. Please RSVP by Friday, Nov. 29 to Miki Knutson, MCFRC Adult Advocate (661-245-4303).
Wednesday, Dec. 4
•Special Dance Activity for Mommy & Me will be hosted by In the Wings Studio of Dance, 10–11:30 a.m. (3524 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park). This movement activity will feature musical instrument, obstacle course, and parachute activities.
Thursday, Dec. 5
•AARP Potluck Meeting will be a time to celebrate Christmas. Ham will be provided; bring a side dish and table setting. Don’t miss the featured music, presented by Celtic Ceilidh. Come early for your raffle tickets and please remember a food drive donation.
Friday, Dec. 6
•Frazier Park School Reindeer Run Fundraiser begins at 8:30 a.m. and lasts until the last student is standing. Make a pledge to see how many times your student can run around the track, and support Frazier Park School.
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At the Frazier Park Public Library
Nov. 28-30
•Library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
Tuesday, Dec. 3
•11:30 a.m. Family Storytime by Christine Kearns-Brown.
Wednesday, Dec. 4
•3:30 p.m. Chess: Pick the winning move for a free movie rental. Everyone is welcome to enter. Coach Bill Hopper will teach beginners.
Thursday, Dec. 5
•11:30 a.m. Personal Computer Coach by Marie. Call for an appointment 245-1267.
•3:30 p.m. Tail Waggin’ reading tutor by Donna Marie Kuehn & Ginger Snap (Ruff)!
Saturday, Dec. 7
•10 a.m.–12 noon Before Paparazzi Photography Exhibition by professional Gerald Smith. Refreshments provided.
•3:30–5 p.m. p.m. Readings of the Classics.
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 November 29, 2013 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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