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, July 3
• The City of Taft is holding a Fourth of July Fireworks and Carnival Event, (600 Main Street, Taft at the Rails to Trails Park, intersection of Main and 6th Streets). The festivities run from 6–10 p.m. with the Fireworks at 9 p.m. There will be food and craft vendors, a beer garden, bounce houses and live music. For more information call 661.765.2165.
Saturday, July 4
• Step back into time at the Old Fashioned Fourth of July & Frontier Army Days at Fort Tejon 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Enjoy an 1850s style Independence Day celebration with family and friends. You’ll enjoy pie a eating contest, tug of war, sack races and other fun games. The cannon salute is at 12 noon, sharp. Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy under the oaks. See story on page 10 and ad on page 7 for details.
• AARP invites you to help celebrate our nations birthday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., in the Frazier Mountain Park Senior Room (3801 Park Dr., Frazier Park). See story on page 10 for details.
• Show your patriotic style on horseback by joining the Cuddy Valley 4th of July horse parade. A group will be riding through Cuddy Valley beginning at 2 p.m. See story page 10 for details and contact information.
• The first annual 4th of July Community BBQ is planned, 5 p.m., at Frazier Mountain Park. See story page 10 for details.
* A 4th of July Virtual Fireworks Show begins at 8 p.m., at the Lampkin Park baseball field in Pine Mountain, video fireworks on a giant screen with powerful audio of booming explosions. Bring a blanket and chair to enjoy the show, free for PMC residents and guests.
Sunday, July 5
• Join a slow-paced Birding Hike at Wind Wolves Preserve, 8–11 a.m. (go north on I-5 for 19.4 miles, exit west on SR 166 for 14.6 miles to 16019 Maricopa Highway, about a 40-minute drive). All ages and experience levels are welcome. Call 661.858.1115 for details.
Monday, July 6
• Be creative at Focus Central’s ‘Fun With Pastels’ with Gigi Nommensen, 10 a.m.–noon and ‘Dream Catchers’ with Sarah-Jane Owen. Both workshops will be held at the Vineyard Campus (729 Pomona Trail, Frazier Park). Registration is required and the cost for the class is $25. To register call 661.618.8990.
Tuesday, July 7
• Discover your musical talents at Focus Central by signing up for ‘Starting the Band’, a workshop led by Richard Schwagwerl. This is a two part class with the morning session from 10 a.m.–noon and the afternoon session from 1–3 p.m. at the Vineyard Campus (729 Pomona Trail, Frazier Park). Sign-ups are required and the cost for the class is $25. To register call 661.618.8990.
• All teens are welcome at Teen Jam, 4 p.m., at the Frazier Park Library (3732 Park Dr., Frazier Park). Bring your instruments and use ones there. Make music with friends with the help of a music mentor while enjoying refreshments.
• Bring your friends for Sports Night at Lampkin Field, 5–7 p.m. at Pine Mountain Village. All ages are welcome—every Tuesday. Sports include basketball, volleyball and soccer. Invite your friends. Sponsored by Peak to Peak Mountain Charter and P2P Principal Juan Ricoy.
Wednesday, July 8
• Another day of artistic fun at Focus Central workshops, during the morning session, ‘Rainsticks,’ 10 a.m. to noon, Sarah-Jane Owen will teach students to make an instrument with Yucca, leather, feathers and beads. ‘Acrylic Painting’ with Gigi Nommensen, 1–3 p.m., shows kids 5 and older how to create a masterpiece on canvas. See above, Tues., July 7 listing for details and place.
Ongoing and Upcoming
• Focus Central’s Intensive Art Workshops continue July 9–10 in Frazier Park. See July’s New Mountain Pioneer for details.
• Be the Fiesta Days Queen or a Fiesta Days Princess. If you are a girl 13 to 18 years of age, show off your accomplishments, win $100 and ride in the parade. Get your application today at Mountain Top Video. Return the application and your exhibits before July 11.
• AYSO Region 382 Last Chance Registration, July 11, Falcon’s Nest (3216 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park), 10 a.m.–1 p.m. U5–U14 are open registration; U16–U19 registration is limited and will be closed when all available openings are filled.
• Your Views on Housing and Development are the focus at the Community Meeting held by the Kern County Planning Department July 13, 6:30 p.m. for the new General Plan. Meet at the Frazier Mountain Park Community Building (3801 Park Dr., FP).
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Frazier Park Library
Hours: Tue., Wed., Thur. 11-7; Fri.-Sat. 9-5
3732 Park Drive, FP— 661-245-1267
Friday, July 3
•Library Closed for the July 4th Holiday
Saturday, July 4
•Library Closed for the July 4th Holiday
Tuesday, July 7
•11:30 a.m. Read to the Rhythm Storytime–July 4th celebration-march
•4 p.m. Teen Jam Session
•5 p.m. LEGO club
Wednesday, July 8
•3:30 p.m. Chess
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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
•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 and 3rd Thurs:
•Crochet 4 p.m. Frazier Park Library 245-1267
2nd and 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 and 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 July 3, 2015 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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