Ongoing May–June

• Preschool Story Time is every Saturday at 2 p.m. at FP Library, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way.
• Donations of prom dresses and tuxedos being collected for Community Closet at Believe Thrift Store through May 21. Call (661) 993-8079 to help
• Sign up for Frazier Park Renaissance Faire volunteers and entertainment lasts through May 24, see www.frazmtnrenfaires.com or call (661) 444-8744
• Alan Thompson’s photography at Work of Heart Gallery through May 31 (3011 Mt. Pinos Way)
• Ridge Route Communities Museum is accepting donated barn sale goods through the end of May for June 5-6 Cuddy Valley sale. Call 245-2339 or 245-1789 for pick up of items.
• Applications for free spay/neuter vouchers are being accepted for dogs over 40 pounds by Mountain Communities SPCA (245-3035). See ad pg. 13 to learn how to apply.
• Donations sought for auction to benefit Simba Roberts (June 26) 242-2931 or 242-2153

Thursday, May 13

• Congressman Kevin McCarthy’s mobile office hours are 10-11 a.m. at the Family Resource Center, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, FP. Call Vince (661) 327-3611 for an appointment.
• Assemblymember Jean Fuller’s mobile office hours are 3-5 p.m. Family Resource Center, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, FP. Call Dana (661) 395-2995 for an appointment.

Friday, May 14

• ‘A Woman of Strength or a Strong Woman?’ seminar is offered by guest speaker Kim Schafer from 5-8:30 p.m. at Lebec Community Church, 2350 Lebec Road. Free
• Enjoy Karaoke at Sue’s Tavern at 9 p.m. 3440 Mt. Pinos Way, FP (245-1100).
• Madd Dogs live at Madd Bailey’s Pub at 9 p.m. 16200 Mil Potrero Hwy, PMV (242-8104).

Saturday, May 15

• Final day for local writers to enter Center of the World festival playwright contest with eco-drama scripts for readers theater, see www.CenteroftheWorldFestival.org.
• Pine Mountain Lilac Festival opens at 10 a.m. with music, vendors and entertainment at Pine Mountain Village Center. Parade at 11 a.m. see www.pmclilacfestival.com for more information. Get the full schedule in the May Pioneer (on newstands now).
• AYSO and Jr. Falcon Football early registration booths will be at Lilac Festival Saturday and Sunday.
• Free ‘Dropped Stitches’ or ‘Stitch Sampler’ clinics are offered 2-3 p.m. at The Village Yarn, 16233 Askin Dr. in Pine Mountain Village (242-4200) and continue Sunday.
• *Chris Wilson performs at 7 p.m. in the Pine Mountain Clubhouse lounge (242-3788).

Sunday, May 16

• See the Civil War Reenactment at Fort Tejon State Historical Park from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ($2-5 admission, $14 maximum for families). More info at www.forttejon.org (248-6692)
• Pine Mountain Lilac Festival continues 10 am.-5 p.m. at Pine Mountain Village Center. See www.pmclilacfestival.com for more information (get the schedule in the May Pioneer).

Monday, May 17

• Deadline for TriCounty Watchdogs environmental essay: contest open to high school juniors and seniors, send to 11667 Steinhoff Rd., FP 93225. tcwdogs@frazmtn.com
• Frazier Mtn. High School Booster Club mtg. and elections 6:30 p.m. Cavey’s Pizza, FP.

Tuesday, May 18

• Frazier Mountain High School Spring Sports Awards banquet 6 p.m. Cafetorium
• Mountain Communities Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) meeting 7 p.m. Frazier Mountain Park Community Center. Results from community survey will be presented and goals of the community will be prioritized.

Wednesday, May 19

• Pine Mountain Learning Center Open House, 5:50-7:30 p.m. (661-364-3811)
• AYSO Early Bird Registration at Gorman School Open House, 5-6 p.m.
• Dog Obedience Classes begin at Tecuya Feed, call 245-1765 for info.

Thursday, May 20

• El Tejon School Open House. PTSO Chili Cook-Off, BBQ and Cake Auction 5-7:30 p.m., classrooms are open 6:30-7:30 p.m. El Tejon School Drumline will perform (248-6680).
• Early Bird Registration for Jr. Falcon Football and AYSO is being held at El Tejon School Open House, 5-8 p.m.
• Minimum Day for Frazier Park and El Tejon School.
• Frazier Mountain High School FFA banquet 6:30 p.m. Cafetorium

Friday, May 21

• Compassion Film Night: Pushin’ Forward by Pine Mountain filmmaker Izumi Tanaka, 7 p.m. Jizo Peace Center, 2012 Pioneer Way, Pine Mountain (242-6956; see story pg. 10)
• Dinner Theater Sampler Night, PMC Condor Rm. 242-3788 for tickets.

Saturday, May 22

• Kern Autism Workshop: Fathers and Autism: Coping and Support 8:30 a.m. 1300 17th St. Bkfld. Room 1B, free, RSVP required to (661) 588-4235 or kernautism@gmail.com
• Car wash by Frazier Mountain High School Freshman Class offered 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in The Mountain Enterprise parking lot (across from Ace Hardware) $5/$7.
• 10th Annual Search and Rescue Golf Tournament starts at 12:30 p.m. at the Buena Vista Golf Course in Taft, check-in is at 11 a.m. Call Mike 245-3725 or see community FYI at www.MountainEnterprise.com for entry form.
• Free Barbecue at Reyes Creek Bar & Grill begins at 12 p.m. followed by Exstatic Classic Rock live at 8 p.m., Camp Scheideck, Lockwood Valley (661) 766-2525.
• Traffic Zone ‘meet the new owners’ potluck barbecue and Mtn. Communities Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. 3404 Arroyo Trail (across from Don’s).
• Third Annual Texas Hold’em Poker Fundraiser for the Mountain Shakespeare Festival begins at 12 p.m. with $50 buy-in, Pine Mountain Club Condor Room.
• Frazier Mountain High School Junior Prom is from 7-10 p.m. at the Valencia Hyatt.
• *Wild Side plays live 7 p.m. in the Pine Mountain Clubhouse Lounge (242-3788).

Sunday, May 23

• Jizo Peace Center field trip to Northern California Koyasan Temple’s celebration of Enmei Jizo. Call 242-6956 to reserve your spot in the field trip.
• Help Center of the World Festival with their final play selections for the 2010 readers theater. Volunteer directors and actor/readers welcome. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Pine Mountain. 242-1922
• Meeting to discuss a new worshipping community 4-6 p.m. Cuddy Hall, 335 Lakewood Place, LOW. Refreshments and childcare provided

Tuesday, May 25

• Frazier Mountain High School Robotics banquet 5-8:30 p.m. Location TBA.

This is part of the May 14, 2010 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.

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