Send community events by Thursday at 2 p.m. to Calendar@MountainEnterprise.com or call 661.245.3794
Ongoing and Upcoming
•By popular demand, sports night is every Tuesday from 5–7 p.m. at Lampkin field, Pine Mountain Village—including through the summer. Sports include basketball, volleyball and soccer. Invite your friends. Sponsored by Peak to Peak Mountain Charter School principal Juan Ricoy.
•Read and rate Center of the World’s play submissions to select finalists: Friday, May 23, 6–9 p.m.; Sunday, May 25, 12–4 p.m.; Monday, May 26 and Friday, May 30, 6–9 p.m. On Sunday, June 1, 12–6 p.m. (Artisan’s Gallery 16225 Askin Drive, Pine Mountain Village).
•Optimal Hospice Care hosts a volunteer orientation training, Wednesday, June 18 from 1–4 p.m. (1675 Chester Ave., Bkfld). Call 661.716.4000 or email rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com to reserve your seat.
•Sign up for MyC3’s Color the Mountain 5k Fun Walk/Run to support the Youth Leadership Conference. Cost to run is $25 before July 31 and $30 from August 1–31 to Family Resource Center, P.O. Box 1902, FP 93225 or contact Miki Knutson at 661.245.4303 for more info.
•Frazier Mountain Condors/Trojans need you for football sign-ups. Beat the deadline (June 12, ages 10–13). Call 661.699.4335
Friday, May 23
•No school in the El Tejon Unified School District due to unused snow days. Students, enjoy your four-day Memorial Day weekend!
•Cherry picking season begins today at M&M Peaches! Grab your bucket and your cherry pickers and head out to harvest organic cherries (48745 Three Points Road, Neenach). Hurry––they’ll go fast.
•Boys and Girls Club Teen Night features Total Tiki Luau, 7–9 p.m. at Frazier Park School, Room 13 (3149 San Carlos Trail, Frazier Park).
•American Red Cross brings Team Firestopper and Be Red Cross Ready presentations to the Frazier Park Library, 10 a.m.–12 noon (3732 Park Dr., FP). Preparedness Coordinator Samantha Minks speaks on disaster preparedness presentation and fire safety. Free goody bags. For info visit: www.redcross.org/kernchapter and to volunteer go to: www.redcross.org/ca/bakersfield/volunteer.
Saturday, May 24
• The Sixth Annual Ridge Route Run Car Show returns to downtown Frazier Park, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Veterans’ parade at noon features a 1960s military tank. In addition to food, music, and local arts and crafts, check out the “stuff the truck” food drive. Free admission. For more info call 661.245.0150. See story on page 12.
•Michi’s Magic Bookshelf Craft Club is at the Frazier Park Library, 11 a.m. and will read bear-themed stories and make a bear-themed craft. (3732 Park Drive, Frazier Park). See spotlight on this page, at right.
•The Center of the World Festival will be offering a free song-writing workshop with Kevin Quinn from 12–4 p.m. in the Artisans’ Gallery Workshop (16225 Askin Drive, Pine Mountain Village).
•American Red Cross brings the Youth Be Red Cross Ready presentation to the Frazier Park Library, 3–5 p.m. (3732 Park Dr., FP). Preparedness Coordinator Samantha Minks speaks on disaster preparedness. For info visit: www.redcross.org/kernchapter.
•‘Concert on the Greens’ series kicks off the season today with classic rock band Southbound and Company from 5:30–7:30 p.m. on the Pine Mountain clubhouse green (2524 Beechwood Way, PMC). The Bistro will serve food and drinks; bring the kids for Kiddie Korner. All are invited. Free.
Sunday, May 25
•Free writing workshops,12–4 p.m. at the Center of the World Festival (16225 Askin Drive, Pine Mtn. Village). Register at 661.245.1583 or at www.COWfest.org and get the competitive edge.
Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day)
•Today is a school holiday for ETUSD, Peak to Peak, and Gorman Elementary. School will resume on Tuesday, May 27.
•Memorial Day Picnic in Lampkin Park in Pine Mountain Village, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. is a multi-church event sponsored by Pine Mountain Christian Community Church. All are welcome to enjoy the chili cook-off and worship band jam. Hot dogs and drinks provided.
Wednesday, May 28
•Mommy & Me hosts a special tour/hay ride of Murray Family Farms, 10 a.m. (6700 General Beale Road, Bkfld.). Admission will be paid for children 5 and under and 1 parent/caregiver per family (additional adults will be $5). Carpooling and brown bag lunches are encouraged.
•Senior Banquet awards ceremony is at Frazier Mountain High School Cafetorium, 6 p.m. (700 Falcon Way, Lebec).
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At the Frazier Park Public Library
Thursday, May 22
•11:30 p.m. eDevice and Computer consulting; call 661.245.1267 for appt.
•3:30 p.m. Sign Language; Call 661.245.1267 for appt.
•3:30 p.m. Tail Waggin’ reading tutor by Donna Marie Kuehn & Ginger Snap (ruff!); Call 661.245.1267 for appt.
Friday, May 23
•3:30 p.m. Chess by the Fireplace
•3:30 p.m. Divergent Discussion: Insurgent. Donuts served. All are welcome.
Saturday, May 24
•9–9:30 a.m. Beginning Piano with Karen Anthony. Call for a four-week session (661.245.1189)
•10 a.m.–2 p.m. Quilt & Chat
•11 a.m. Michi’s Magic Bookshelf
•3:30–5 p.m. Community Classics Readers Theater
Tuesday, May 27
•11:30 a.m. Family Storytime: by Christine Kearns-Brown
Wednesday May 28
•3:30 p.m. Chess Club Coach Bill Hopper will teach beginners. All are welcome.
Library hours: Tue., Wed., Thur. 11-7; Fri.-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. at Mil Potrero
Mutual Water Company 242-4022
•Pinon Pines Water Board 6:30 p.m. at firehouse
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
•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 May 23, 2014 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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