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, Mar. 18
• AARP will have lunch in Bakersfield at the Wool Growers Restaurant. You must sign up in advance to join the carpool leaving the Frazier Mtn. Park Community Center at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Mar. 19
• The Third Annual Mountain Youth Photo Contest is open for submissions through today. This is the deadline. Entries will be accepted in three age categories: 6–10, 11–14 and 15–18. Cash prizes are awarded for first, second and third place in each category. Get the submission form at www.MountainEnterprise.com, The Mountain Enterprise office or the Frazier Park Library. The Awards Party and Reception is Saturday, April 16, 5 p.m., at the Frazier Park Library.
• Free ATV Safety Classes are being offered at Hungry Valley State Park every third Saturday beginning today for kids ages 6–17. For information email HungryValleyASITraining@gmail.com.
• Wind Wolves Preserve’s Spring Nature Festival starts today with activities including nature hikes, tours, demonstrations and more. Activities run from 7 a.m.–9 p.m., some require preregistration. Exhibit booths are open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. See The New Mountain Pioneer for more details, and http://www.wildlandsconservancy.org/WWP_NatureFestival2016.html for a full schedule of events and to register.
• Ready for some breathtaking thrills? Then plan on attending the 2016 L.A. County Air Show, March 19–20 in the Western Antelope Valley at Fox Airfield, 4555 W. Ave. G, Lancaster. See the Blue Angels, the Texas Flying Legends Museum Squadron, a simulation of the attack on Pearl Harbor and much more. Tickets, ages 13 and up, $20 online ($25 at the gate); ages 6–12, $15 ($20 at the gate); 5 and under free. Online only, a four pack of adult tickets is $60: www.laairshow.com. Gates open at 9 a.m. both days.
• The second symposium to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Kern County is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring Karina Mooradian of the Fort Tejon Historical Association at 1 p.m. at the Kern County Museum (3801 Chester Ave., Bakersfield). Learn about the unique history of the place you call home.
• Artworks Community Gallery’s latest show presents new works by David Beigle and Astrophotography by Scott Rosen. Meet the artists reception is tonight, 6 p.m., 16233 Pine Valley Lane, PMV. Refreshments and snacks will be served.
• The Bakersfield Condors host Frazier Park Community Night. Community groups receive a discount. Five lucky fans will go home with a special game jersey. The action starts at 7 p.m. when the Condors take on the Stockton Heat. Purchase tickets in advance at https://condors.isportstix.com/order/group/FrazierPark/ to receive the discount.
Sunday, Mar. 20
• The fun continues at Wind Wolves Preserve’s Spring Nature Festival. Activities are ongoing from 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Exhibit booths open 10 a.m. and activities continue until 3 p.m. See Saturday, Mar. 19 listing for details.
Monday, Mar. 21
• El Tejon Unified District schools, Gorman Elementary School and Peak to Peak Mountain Charter School all begin spring break today.
Tuesday, Mar. 22
• Major changes to residential electric rates are planned that will affect your monthly bill. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is holding a community forum about electric rate reform, 5 p.m. at the Kern County Administrative Center, 1115 Truxtun Ave., First Floor, Board Chambers, Bakersfield. Learn about ‘time-of-use’ rates that will go into effect January 1, 2019.
Wednesday, Mar. 23
• ‘Generations in the Workplace’ is the theme for the 16th Annual Kern County Economic Summit, 7–11:30 a.m. at the Double Tree by Hilton, 3100 Camino Del Rio Ct., Bakersfield. The summit will feature economic analysis and forecasting for Kern County’s top industries. Tickets are $100 and include breakfast. See www.kedc.com.
Ongoing and Upcoming
• The Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Community BBQ needs volunteers to help for the March 26 event. Call Cassie Coder 661.245.3520, mtneasteregghunt@gmail.com.
• Burgers for reading books? In-N-Out Burger’s Cover to Cover Reading Club is for students 4–12 years. Sign up at the Frazier Park Library. From now through April 16, win a certificate for a free burger for every five books you read, up to three. Treat your family!
• Sign up for the Downton Abbey Tea set for 4 p.m., Saturday, April 2 at the Ridge Route Communities Museum. Cost is $15 and seating is limited. Reserve a spot now at 661.245.7747. If this event fills up a second date is being considered.
• The Third Annual Mountain Youth Photo Contest is still open for submissions. If you have not submitted a photo yet, what are you waiting for? Entries will be accepted now until March 19 in three age categories: 6–10, 11–14 and 15–18. Cash prizes are awarded for first, second and third place in each category. See the submission form in this issue of The Mountain Enterprise (page 17) and at www.MountainEnterprise.com. The Awards Party and Reception is Saturday, April 16, 5 p.m., at the Frazier Park Library.
• Green Dragon Farms is seeking volunteers for the upcoming season. Help is needed in the community garden, 3433 Los Padres, FP, on Wednesdays, 3–5 p.m. and on Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon. First volunteer meeting will be Wednesday, Mar. 30 at 4 p.m. Questions? Call 661.245.3635.
• The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) will be at the Family Resource Center (FRC) on the first and third Thursdays from 9 a.m to noon. Call the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) by dialing 211, or call the FRC at 661.245.4303 to see if you qualify.
• Wind Wolves Preserve’s Nature Festival is March 19–20. It is a festival of booths, exhibits and activities. Some require preregistration. See The New Mountain Pioneer for more detail, and http://www.wildlandsconservancy.org/WWP_NatureFestival2016.html to register.
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Frazier Park Library
Hours: Tue., Wed., Thur. 11-7; Fri.-Sat. 9-5
3732 Park Drive, FP— 661-245-1267
Fri., Mar. 18
•9 a.m. Adult Coloring
•4 p.m. Book to Film Club– “Allegiant” by Veronica Roth
Saturday, Mar. 19
•9–10 a.m. Mountain Lotus Yoga
•10 a.m. Science Saturday with Dr. Brunk–Today, ‘What’s in your ink?’–Paper Chromatography
•3:30 p.m. Reading of the Classics–“Buried Child” by Sam Shepard. All are welcome.
Tuesday, Mar. 22
•11:30 a.m. Storytime
•4–5 p.m. Basic Spanish–register at the front desk
•5–6 p.m. Basic English–register at the front desk
•5 p.m. Lego club
Wed, Mar. 23
•3:30 p.m. Chess
Thursday, Mar. 24
•11:30 a.m. Computer/eReader One-on-One tutoring; Reservations: 245.1267
•3:30 p.m. Kids, read to Ginger Snap Therapy Dog
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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 Deborah Turner 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. Pam 331-1837
•Al-Anon Meetings 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.
•Women’s AA Meeting 7• p.m. Family Resource Center Meeting Room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park 245-2557
Every Wednesday:
•Pine Mountain Christian Community Church Women’s Bible Study 10 a.m. 242-1025
•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
•Frazier Mountain CERT meeting 6–7 p.m. at Falcon’s Nest, FP
•CrossTrainers at Frazier Mountain Community Center 6:30-8 p.m. 3rd-7th graders (girls 3rd-9th) Coach Rose 248-2004
•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
Every Friday:
•Scrappers Club 8-2 Pool Pavilion at PMC Clubhouse
•AA Meeting is 5-7:30 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:
•’Around Town with Don Eubank’ live on YouTube 8 a.m.
•Tai Chi with Jessie Finneman 10–11 a.m. Frazier Mountain Park 661.448.5036
•Noon Meditation at Jizo Peace Center 2012 Pioneer Way, PMC 661.242-6956
•Community Reading of the Classics/drama 3:30–5 p.m. Frazier Park Library
•Bingo 7-9 p.m. VFW Hall, 612 Canada Trail, FP 245-3273
•Narcotics Anonymous Meeting 7:30–9:30 Family Resource Center meeting room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Ste. 102, FP 245-2557
Every Sunday:
•Strolls with the Sierra Club. Meet at PMC Clubhouse parking lot 8-9:30 a.m. 661.242-0432
•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
REGULAR BI-WEEKLY EVENTS
1st, 2nd & 3rd Wed:
•Rotary Club meeting 6 p.m. at La Sierra Mexican Restaurant, FP
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
1st or 2nd Sat:
•Pine Mountain Village Merchants Association breakfast 8 a.m., meeting 9 a.m. at La Leña, PMV. Call to confirm 242-2035
2nd and 4th Sat:
•Veterans Support Group 7 p.m. near Midway Market upstairs in LOW 245-4269
REGULAR MONTHLY EVENTS
First Tue:
•Piñon Pines Water Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. Firehouse in Piñon Pines
•Kern County Search and Rescue 7 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
•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 & Ladies Auxiliary 11 a.m. VFW Post Hall, FP
•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 Mon:
•FMHS Booster Club meeting 7 p.m. at Falcon’s Nest, FP
Second Tues:
•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
•AARP Board meeting, 10 a.m. Frazier Mountain Park Senior Center (Leave a message 661.505.8605
Second Wed:
•Ridge Route Communities Museum board meeting 2 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 Reyes 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 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#0 p.m. Pool Pavilion–Pine Mountain Clubhouse
Third Tues, Odd Months:
•Fire Safe Council meeting 9:30 a.m. Chuchupate Ranger Station Conference Room, Lockwood Valley
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:
•Shelter on the Hill board meeting, 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 5–6:30 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:
•Pine Mountain Gardeners meeting 4–5:30 p.m. in the PMC Pool Pavilion. For more info call Judy Kleim 242-0817
•Men’s Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Pine Mountain Christian Community Church Activity Center, PMV
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
This is part of the March 18, 2016 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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