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, Dec. 18
• Stop in for the Holiday Fair at Frazier Mountain High School to find gifts and goodies for everyone, 1–6 p.m.
• The Speak Easy Theater’s Holiday Show at 7 p.m. features skits and plays (16311 Askin Dr. Pine Mountain Village; reservations: 661.242.2709 Basecamp). Tickets are $5 and include one drink.
Saturday, Dec. 19
• Prepare for El Niño! Today is the last chance for free sandbags and sand from the Kern County Fire Dept. Pick them up at Frazier Mountain Park Community Center (3801 Park Dr., FP), 10 a.m.–noon and Cuddy Hall (335 Lakewood Dr., LOW), noon–2 p.m.
* The Christmas Celebration at the PMC clubhouse offers photos with Santa Claus in the Condor Room, noon–2 p.m. From 6–8 p.m. enjoy cookie decorating and holiday crafts for kids. The adult party features live entertainment in the lounge from 7 to 11 p.m.
• Take the Winter Solstice Night Hike at Wind Wolves, 4:45–6:45 p.m. Learn how Native Americans celebrate the shortest day of the year. Reserve your space at 661.858.1115 or windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org.
• The Mountain Youth Photo Contest has been rescheduled for the spring.
• In the Wings Studio of Dance Christmas Gala ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ begins seating at 5 p.m. for the 6 p.m. show at Frazier Mountain High School. At the door: $10 kids under 13; $12 for adults. Cash only. Early bird FMLL registration is also available.
• The Speak Easy Theater’s Holiday Show is 7 p.m. at 16311 Askin Dr., Pine Mtn. Village (Basecamp). Tickets are $5 and include one drink.
• The Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Home for the Holidays’ concert is at 7 p.m., Harvey Auditorium, Bakersfield High School (1241 G St., Bakersfield). Tickets: VIP $50, adults $30, students with valid ID $20; BSOnow.org or 661.323.7928.
Sunday, Dec. 20
• The ‘regiftable’ mini swap has been rescheduled for today, 1–3 p.m. in Pine Mtn. Village (Basecamp). To donate call Tara 661.242.6901
Monday, Dec. 21
• Winter Break starts today for El Tejon Unified schools, Gorman and Peak to Peak Mountain Charter School. ETUSD and Gorman return Jan. 4. Peak to Peak is back Jan. 5.
• America’s Job Center is offering a Youth Interview Preparation Workshop from 3–4 p.m., 1600 E. Belle Terrace, Bakersfield. Those 15–25 years old will learn tips for before, during and after an interview. RSVP with Ruben, 661.635.2607 or Tommy, 661.637.2717.
Ongoing and Upcoming
• Need help with your holiday gift wrapping? Midway Market is offering gift wrapping services for a donation until December 23. Proceeds benefit the Mountain Communities SPCA: Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Sundays 5–8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 22 and Wednesday, Dec. 23 5–8 p.m. Donations of time as volunteer wrappers and supplies are greatly appreciated.
• The ‘Holiday Craft Flair’ at Artworks Community Gallery features local arts and crafts gifts. The show and sale runs through Christmas Eve. Gallery hours are 12 to 5 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday (16233 Pine Valley Lane, PMV).
• The Red Dot Restaurant will offer family-style holiday meals Sunday, Dec. 20 and 27 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. A maximum of 30 people can be served at once. Please RSVP to 661.245.4733. “Pay what you feel from the heart,” Red Dot said.
• The Holiday Lights at CALM will enchant young and old alike now through Saturday, Jan. 2 5:30–9 p.m. California Living Museum is at 10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy., Bakersfield, 661.872.2256. Tickets are $12 adults, $10 for ages 12-17 and seniors (60+), $6 ages 3–12 (closed Christmas Day).
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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, Dec. 19
•11 a.m. Mar Preston Crime Fiction Writing Group–register at marpreston@frazmtn.com or call 242.8529
•3:30 p.m. Community Reading of the Classics–Christmas stories
Tuesday, Dec. 22
•11:30 a.m. Storytime
•5 p.m. Lego club
Wednesday, Dec. 23
•3:30 p.m. Chess
Thursday, Dec. 24–Saturday, Dec. 26
•The Library will be closed for the Christmas holiday. It will reopen on Tuesday, Dec. 29.
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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 December 18, 2015 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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