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Calendar of regularly scheduled events published first week of every month.

Now through April

• Participate in the U.S. Census. If you’re not counted, you don’t count. 2010.Census.gov
• Public Comment accepted on the Off-Highway Vehicle grant requested by Lockwood Valley Ventura Sheriff’s Substation until April 1 at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov.
• Bids for construction of the Mt. Pinos Water Main Replacement Project accepted by Frazier Park Public Utility District until 3 p.m. April 6 at the Engineer’s office, 5080 California Ave., Suite 400, Bakersfield, CA 93309 (see notice pg. 13)
• Applications for Congressman McCarthy’s summer internship program accepted through April 15, see kevinmccarthy.house.gov or call (661) 327-3611 for more information.
• Center of the World Festival accepting plays for August 2010 readers theater competition through April 30, see www.centeroftheworldfestival.org for guidelines

Thursday, March 18

• Media Literacy Information Session for Parents 6:30 p.m. El Tejon School cafeteria. See pg. 13 of this edition for more information on the class for 6th-8th grade girls.

Friday, March 19

• Tejon Conservancy Hike: Comanche Point, moderate two mile walk; four miles south of Arvin through dramatic badlands. Register at www.tejonconservancy.org
• Wine Tasting at the Coffee Cantina feat. St. Francis Wines, 6 p.m. 3011 Mt. Pinos Way, $10
• Compassion Films Night: My Home—Your War 7 p.m. Jizo Peace Center, 2012 Pioneer Way, Pine Mountain, 242-6956, www.jizopeacecenter.org.

Saturday, March 20

• Frazier Mountain Little League Sponsor Appreciation Day: pictures begin at 8 a.m., See full schedule at www.fraziermountainlittleleague.com or call 245-1030 for more info.
• Citizen’s Security Patrol Review Committee summary report 10 a.m. Pine Mtn Clubhouse
• Spring Equinox ceremony and drum circle 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the “Seven Sisters” in the meadow off Mil Potrero Hwy (opposite Lampkin Park) See www.powwowlodge.com, 242-1779
• Open casting for Frazier Mountain Renaissance Faire 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tait Ranch, 3145 Frazier Mountain Park Road, see www.frazmtnrenfaires.com
• Preschool Storytime at Frazier Park Library 2 p.m. has stories and activities for young children. Free. 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Pk, 245-1267, every Saturday
• St. Patty’s Day Youth Dance fundraisers for Fz Mtn Youth Cheer 4-6:30 p.m. 4th-6th grade, 7-9:30 p.m. 9th-12th grade, $3 presale/$5 door, Cuddy Hall, 335 Lakewood Pl, LOW, 245-3534
• Old Time Radio Theater presents After St. Patty’s Day Show 8 p.m. A Work of Heart Gallery (3020 Johnson Rd., behind the Cantina) $5, www.oldtimeradiotheater.org

Sunday, March 21

• Open casting for Frazier Mountain Renaissance Faire 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tait Ranch, 3145 Frazier Mountain Park Road, see www.frazmtnrenfaires.com

Tuesday, March 23

• Pre-Bid Conference for contractors interested in Mt. Pinos Water Main Replacement Project 10 a.m. FPPUD office, 4020 Park Dr. FP

Wednesday, March 24

• H1N1 Flu Vaccination Clinic 8:30–10:30 a.m. at Frazier Park School, 12:30–2:30 p.m. at El Tejon School. Free to all members of the community, children with permission slips can get their vaccinations at school
• Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee meeting 5:30 p.m. FMHS Library
• Memoir Writing Workshop by Mar Preston begins, Call 242-8529 to sign up, $60

Thursday, March 25

• Frazier Mountain High School ‘Snobotics’ Robotics team competes in the L.A. FIRST Regional Championship through March 27, Long Beach Arena, free
• Spring Break at the Boys & Girls Club begins 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Calling All Mountain Business people: Be first in line to sign up for free consulting, workshops, financial coaching. Launch the Mountain Community’s Small Business Development Center. 12 p.m. Cuddy Hall, 335 Lakewood Place, LOW
• VDay 2010: Vagina Monologues Premiere 6:30 p.m. Madd Bailey’s Pub in Pine Mountain Village, all donations accepted, 242-1818
• Mountain Communities Chamber of Commerce general meeting 7 p.m. Cuddy Hall, 335 Lakewood Place, Lake of the Woods, 245-1212 Every other last Thursday.

Friday, March 26

• Spring Break begins for ETUSD after last class Friday. Classes resume Tuesday, April 6.
• *Blues and Jazz Club: Sambalicious 7 p.m. Condor Lounge, $15 call 242-3788
• VDay 2010: Vagina Monologues Benefit Show 7 p.m. Work of Heart Gallery, 3020 Johnson Road (behind the Coffee Cantina) $10, 242-1818

Saturday, March 27

• Tejon Conservancy Hike: All spaces are filled, see www.tejonconservancy.org
• Four Seasons Café & Bakery One Year Anniversary Celebration 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 629 San Gabriel Trail, behind Curves, 245-1816. Free cookies and soda (while supplies last)
• Kern Autism Network workshop ‘Conservatorship and Special Needs Trust’ 8:30 a.m. at Kern County Supt. of Schools office, 1300 17th St. Room 1B. Free, reservations required due to limited seating (661) 588-4235 or kernautism@gmail.com
• Open casting for Frazier Mountain Renaissance Faire 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tait Ranch, 3145 Frazier Mountain Park Road, see www.frazmtnrenfaires.com
• VDay 2010: Vagina Monologues Benefit Shows 2 and 7 p.m. Work of Heart Gallery, 3020 Johnson Road (behind the Coffee Cantina) $10, 242-1818
• Preschool Storytime at Frazier Park Library 2 p.m. has stories and activities for young children. Free. 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Pk, 245-1267, continues every Saturday

Sunday, March 28

• Open casting for Frazier Mountain Renaissance Faire 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tait Ranch, 3145 Frazier Mountain Park Road, see www.frazmtnrenfaires.com

Thursday, April 1 — National Census Day

• Census 2010 forms are due in the mail. If you have not returned your completed Census form in the mail, a Census taker will visit your home between now and July 2010 to ask only the questions that were on the form. See 2010.Census.gov for more information.
• Deadline for public comment on the Off-Highway Vehicle grant requested by Lockwood Valley Ventura Sheriff’s Substation at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov.
• AARP potluck meeting 12 p.m. Frazier Mountain Park Community Center. 245-2234

Saturday, April 3

• Dragoon Era Living History at Fort Tejon State Historical Park. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $2-5 admission ($14 maximum for families). 248-6692 or www.forttejon.org
• Ninth Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Potluck BBQ to benefit the Frazier Mountain Boys & Girls Club, 11 a.m. Frazier Mountain Community Park
• Artist of the Month reception for Stephanie Darling, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Work of Heart Gallery, 3020 Johnson Road, Frazier Park. Free
• Field Guide to the San Andreas Fault’ lecture by Dr. David K. Lynch, presented by the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society, Saugus Train Station in Heritage Junction at William S. Hart Park, 24101 Newhall Ave. Free, see www.scvhs.org for more information.

Sunday, April 4 — Happy Easter

• Sunrise Service and Grand Easter Sunday Breakfast at Shepherd of the Mountain Lutheran Church (formerly El Camino Pines). Interdenominational sunrise service at 6:30 a.m., breakfast follows. Free. 6700 Lakewood Drive, LOW

 

This is part of the March 19, 2010 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.

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