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, September 11
• Donate blood at the Houchin Community Mobile Blood Bank at FMHS, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Donors receive a T-shirt and a Kern County Fair ticket (Stephanie at sgibbons@hcbb.com).
• The Ride to Remember 9/11 begins at 3:30 p.m. in Cuddy Valley. Riders leave at 3 p.m. from the Brennan’s Dreamweaver Ranch (661.623.0356) then meet the walkers near the Piñon Pines mailboxes by 3:30. Bring your flags and patriotic colors!
• The Night of the Iguana, a PMC Playhouse production, is Tennessee Williams’ story of ultimate redemption and forgiveness set in a small Mexican fishing village. Doors open at 3:45 p.m.; curtain 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Call 661.242.2153 for information. Free parking passes available. Light snacks and beverages available for purchase during intermission.
• Naturalist Lynn Stafford (who writes The Mountain Birder for The New Mountain Pioneer) tells personal tales of nature at this month’s Town Hall Meeting, 7 p.m. in the Condor Room of the Pine Mountain clubhouse. All are welcomed, no charge.
Saturday, September 12
• Enroll online by today for the Sept. 19 ATV Safety Class for ages 6 to 17 (HungryValleyASITraining@gmail.com) by the ATV Safety Institute at Hungry Valley SVRA Park (Smith Forks Campground). Space is limited for this 4-hour certification class.
• Kern County Animal Services will hold a low-cost vaccination, licensing clinic with free microchips, 9 a.m.–noon, at Frazier Mountain Community Park. Call the PEET line at 661.868.7135 for information.
• Beginning Tai Chi at Frazier Mountain Park 10–11 a.m. with instructor Jessie Finneman (661.448.5036). Donation is $5.
• The Community Classics Readers read ‘The Glass Menagerie’ by Tennessee Williams at the Frazier Park Library, 3:30 p.m. Come enjoy the reading and volunteer to be a reader for future plays. All are welcome.
• Encore performance of Tennessee Williams’ The Night of the Iguana, 4:30 p.m. See details at Sept. 11 above.
• Gregg Wilkerson, BLM geologist speaks on mining in the Mountain Communities at the Condor Group Sierra Club meeting. Social hour is 6:30; the program begins at 7 p.m. at the pool pavilion in the PMC clubhouse. All members of the public are welcome.
• The Lonely Avenue brings a blend of contemporary and classic music to the free Outlets at Tejon Rockin’ at the Ranch concert series, 7–9 p.m. located in front of the Hacienda Food Court.
Sunday, September 6
• Make the holidays magic again! A planning meeting for this year’s Holiday Faire and Parade is at Caveman Cavey’s at 5:30 p.m. Come help, share your ideas and learn what you can do to make this event a fun part of the holiday season again!
Monday, Sept. 14
• Your comments on the Tejon Indian Tribe Gambling Casino in your neighborhood must be sent today.
• The deadline to reserve your spots for the ‘Old Headquarters of Tejon Ranch’ Destination Dinner on Sept. 19, 5–8 p.m. has been extended to today. The $50 benefit for the Ridge Route Communities Museum features a ranch-style dinner, a talk about the historic buildings by Bonnie Kane, music by Sonny Tubbs and door prizes. Call 661.245.7747.
• Deborah Turner, licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, is offering free Qi Gong classes every Monday, 10–10:45 a.m., at Frazier Mountain Park Community Center. Call 661.245.3456 for information. Thursday classes will be added beginning October 15.
Tuesday, Sept. 15
•The Mt. Pinos Communities Fire Safe Council will hold its next meeting at 9:30 a.m. at Chuchupate Ranger Station today.
• The public is invited to evaluate Kern County’s performance on federally funded affordable housing programs for fiscal year July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015, at 2 p.m. in the supervisor’s chambers (1115 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, free parking).
Wednesday, Sept. 16
•Golden Valley Mutual Water District has two back-to-back public hearings starting at 1 p.m.for a rate hike to enable a USDA rural development grant/loan to improve water distribution from their well to their storage tank. Public comment is sought regarding the project.
Thursday, Sept. 17
• The public is invited to evaluate Kern County’s performance on federally funded affordable housing programs for fiscal year July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015, at 2 p.m. in the supervisor’s chambers (1115 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, free parking).
Ongoing and Upcoming
• The Green Dragon Organic Farmers Market is open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon, (3433 Los Padres Dr., Frazier Park).
• Donate Blood at the Houchin Community Mobile Blood Bank at FMHS on September 11, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Donors receive a T-shirt and a Kern County Fair ticket (Stephanie at sgibbons@hcbb.com).
• A Planning Meeting for the Holiday Faire and parade will be held at Caveman Cavey’s, September 13, 5:30 p.m. Come help make this event a fun part of the winter holiday season again.
• A free ATV Safety Class for ages 6 to 17 is being offered by the ATV Safety Institute at Hungry Valley SVRA Park on the third Saturday of each month (Smith Forks Campground). Enroll now for the September 19 class. Space is limited for this 4-hour certification class (HungryValleyASITraining@gmail.com).
• Frazier Mountain Little League is seeking board members. Submit your letter of interest to fraziermtnlittleleague@gmail.com by September 23. Elections will be held September 25, 6:30 p.m. at Caveman Cavey’s.
• Do you love soccer? AYSO is seeking volunteers. There are also positions open on the board. Contact Brenda (Brenda.Graham@calbt.com or 661.340.6638).
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Frazier Park Library
Hours: Tue., Wed., Thur. 11-7; Fri.-Sat. 9-5
3732 Park Drive, FP— 661-245-1267
Saturday, Sept. 5
•3:30 p.m. Reading of the Classics
Tuesday, Sept. 8
•11:30 a.m. Storytime
•4 p.m. Teen Jam
•5 p.m. LEGO club
Wednesday, Sept. 9
•3:30 p.m. Chess
Thursday, Sept. 10
•Computer One-on-One–by appointment 245.1267
•3:30 p.m. Ginger the Tail Waggin’ Tutor
•5 p.m. Lego Club
Saturday, Sept. 12
•11 a.m. ‘Plotting Your First Mystery and Writing Killer Characters’ with Mar Preston
•1 p.m. Middle Brow Book Club ‘400 Million Customers’
•2 p.m. Friends of the Library Meeting
•3:30 p.m. Reading of the Classics
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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 September 11, 2015 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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