Calendar and Announcements

DUI Checkpoint Set for Mountain

From the September 24, 2010 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

The Fort Tejon office of the California Highway Patrol will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Saturday, Sept. 25 “to crack down on intoxicated drivers,” said a press release by CHP Officer Patrick …

AARP Potluck to Hear From SPCA Oct. 7

From the September 24, 2010 Edition

By Susan McKowen, AARP

At the Thursday, Oct. 7 meeting, AARP members will hear from Gita Nelson of the Mountain Communities Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).

Our potluck will begin at …

Who Manages The Forests Around Us?

From the September 24, 2010 Edition

By Mary Ann Lockhart

Everyone in the Mountain Communities is invited to meet and speak with the person leading the agency that manages most of the forest land that surrounds our communities.

New U.S. Forest …

Tourism Grants Workshop Is Set for September 23

From the September 17, 2010 Edition

Mountain Memories won $4,000 to promote Fiesta Days last year. The Ridge Route Museum, Mountain Shakespeare Festival, Mountain Communities Chamber of Commerce and many others have brought home grants from the Kern County Board of …

Upcoming & Ongoing

From the September 17, 2010 Edition

Ongoing through September—October

  • Archery season is open for deer through Sep. 26 (Archery for bear has closed).
  • Barry Ailetcher is September’s Artist of the Month at Work of Heart Gallery
  • Mountain Munchkins Preschool Storytime …

Hear Hot Jazz Sax and Flute with Sambalicious on September 24

From the September 17, 2010 Edition

The rhythms of tropical Brazilian jazz will heat up the mountain Friday, Sept. 24. Robert Kyle will play his blazing saxophone and flute along with the songs of Carol Bach-yrita and her “Sambalicious” trio (Jon …

Workshop for $100K in Tourism Grants Set for September 23

From the September 10, 2010 Edition

How can your group win a share of $100,000 in grants allocated this year to bolster Kern County tourism through visitor promotions?

A workshop set for Thursday, Sept. 23, at the East Bakersfield Veterans Building, …

Upcoming & Ongoing

From the September 10, 2010 Edition

Send Mountain Community events to Calendar@MountainEnterprise.com or call 245-3794.

Ongoing through September—October

  • Archery season is open for bear through Sep. 12 and for deer through Sep. 26.
  • Barry Ailetcher is September’s Artist of the …

Armenian Culture Celebration in Cuddy Valley

From the September 10, 2010 Edition

Music, dancing and traditional Armenian food will be part of the festivities in Cuddy Valley at Camp Arev this weekend to remember the 95th anniversary of the Battle of Musa Ler.

The event marks the …