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, Jan. 22
• AARP members will meet for lunch at Los Pinos Mexican Restaurant, 133 Frazier Mountain Park Rd., Lebec, at 11:30 a.m.
• Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA, to help children) offers a volunteer orientation, 3:30 p.m., at the Wilson Library, 1901 Wilson Rd., Bakersfield. RSVP to Karina Capellino, 661.631.2272.
• A Youth Job Search Workshop will be offered for those 15–25 years of age at America’s Job Center (1600 E. Belle Terrace, Bakersfield), 4–5 p.m. RSVP to Ruben, 661.635.2607, or Tommy, 661.635.2717.
• Family Movie Night at Gorman Elementary School will feature a showing of ‘Minions’ at 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 23
• Try-outs for Frazier Mountain Little League will be held at the El Tejon fields: Ages 11–12, 10–11 a.m.; age 10, 11 a.m.–noon; ages 8–9, noon–1 p.m.; ages 6–7, 2–3 p.m.
• Let the moonlight reveal your path during a Full Moon Hike at Wind Wolves Preserve, 5:15–7:15 p.m. Join the adventure. Reservations are required, call 661.858.1115 or go to windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org to reserve your spot.
Sunday, Jan. 24
• Make the El Camino Viejo Wilderness Hike at Wind Wolves Preserve, 8 a.m.–2 p.m., for a 4–6 mile trek along a portion of the original wagon road between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Reservations are required, call 661.858.1115 or go to windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org to reserve your spot.
Monday, Jan. 25
• Help preserve our heritage. Attend the Friends of Frazier Mountain Park meeting, 6:30–8 p.m. at Caveman Cavey’s in the cave to make our park beautiful again.
Wednesday, Jan. 27
• A volunteer orientation will be held for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA, to help children), 10 a.m., at the CASA office, 1717 Columbus St., Bakersfield. RSVP to Karina Capellino, 661.631.2272.
Thursday, Jan. 28
• The Frazier Mountain Park Master Plan is the center of a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center (3801 Park Dr., FP). Come to voice your opinion. The Kern County Department of Parks and Recreation wants your input. One last chance to be sure the park meets the needs of your family, friends and you! See story
• Frazier Park Public Utility District and Lake of the Woods Mutual Water Company’s regional preplanning meeting to research the feasibility of a unified system is Thursday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. at the FPPUD office (4020 Park Drive) in Frazier Park. These meetings are now held the fourth Thursday of the month. All the public is welcome to attend, including private well owners, LOW customers, Frazier Park customers, LOW Mobile Village residents and others.
Ongoing and Upcoming
•Lake of the Woods Mutual Water Company customers need to submit their vote about becoming part of a regional water project before 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4 at the LOWMWC office. The ballots will be counted at the board meeting that evening.
• The Third Annual Mountain Youth Photo Contest is ongoing. If you have not submitted a photo yet, what are you waiting for? Entries will be accepted now until March 19 in three age categories: 6–10, 11–14 and 15–18. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second and third entries in each category. Get your submission form at the Frazier Park Library, The Mountain Enterprise, Basecamp, Artworks Gallery, the Pine Mountain Club front desk and www.MountainEnterprise.com. The Opening Party/Reception is Saturday, April 9, 5 p.m., at the Frazier Park Library.
• You’ll see prescribed burns in the Los Padres National Forest near the Mountain Communities while weather is wet. Contact John Abell, 661.245.3731 for information.
• Resolve to dance more in the New Year! Join In The Wings dance studio during the ‘New for 2’ enrollment period until January 29. The first class is the regular price. Add a second class for $2. This offer applies to new or current students for eligible classes only (661.245.5678).
• The Family Resource Center is offering help during the Open Enrollment period for the Covered California health plan. Enrollment ends January 31. Certified counselors are available to assist with the application process. For appointments call 661.245.4303.
• Relay For Life of the Mountain Communities will hold a Valentine’s Day themed Kickoff for this year’s event on Monday, Feb. 1 at 5:30 p.m., at the VFW Hall, 612 Canada Trail, FP. The fun will include a raffle and refreshments. Come learn how you can join in this community-based event and find out about all the activities planned at this year’s Relay on June 25, 2016.
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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, Jan. 23
•9–10 a.m. Mountain Lotus Yoga
•10 a.m. Saturday Science–’Magnet’s Unseen Attraction’
•10 a.m.–1 p.m. Quilt and Chat
•3:30 p.m. Reading of the Classics–’A Raisin in the Sun’ by Lorraine Hansberry
Tuesday, Jan. 26
•11:30 a.m. Storytime
•5 p.m. Lego club
Wed, Jan. 27
•3:30 p.m. Chess
Thursday, Jan. 28
•11:30 a.m. Computer/eReader One-on-One–by appointment 245.1267
•3:30 p.m. Ginger Snap Therapy Dog
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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
•Qi Gong Class 10–10:45 a.m. Frazier Mtn. Park Community Center, FP. Free. Instructor Deborah Turner 245.3456
•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
•Al-Anon Meetings 6:30-7:30 p.m. Family Resource Center 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.
•Women’s AA Meeting 7• p.m. Family Resource Center Meeting Room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park 245-2557
Every Wednesday:
•Pine Mountain Christian Community Church Women’s Bible Study 10 a.m. 242-1025
•Chess: All ages welcome 3:30 p.m. Coach Bill Hopper to teach at Frazier Park Library 245-1267
•MyC3 meeting 3:30–4:30 p.m. Family Resource Center, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, 245-4303
•Frazier Mountain CERT meeting 6–7 p.m. at Falcon’s Nest, FP
•CrossTrainers at Frazier Mountain Community Center 6:30-8 p.m. 3rd-7th graders (girls 3rd-9th) Coach Rose 248-2004
•Meals on Wheels Distribution (also Mon., Fri.) 245-1952
Every Thursday:
•Cal Veteran Assistance Program at Family Resource Center 9–11 a.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 Dominoes, 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:
•Scrappers Club 8-2 Pool Pavilion at PMC Clubhouse
•AA Meeting is 5-7:30 p.m. Family Resource Center meeting room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Ste. 102, Frazier Park
•Meals on Wheels Distribution (also Mon., Wed.) 245-1952
Every Saturday:
•’Around Town with Don Eubank’ live on YouTube 8 a.m.
•Tai Chi with Jessie Finneman 10–11 a.m. Frazier Mountain Park 661.448.5036
•Noon Meditation at Jizo Peace Center 2012 Pioneer Way, PMC 661.242-6956
•Community Reading of the Classics/drama 3:30–5 p.m. Frazier Park Library
•Bingo 7-9 p.m. VFW Hall, 612 Canada Trail, FP 245-3273
•Narcotics Anonymous Meeting 7:30–9:30 Family Resource Center meeting room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Ste. 102, FP 245-2557
Every Sunday:
•Strolls with the Sierra Club. Meet at PMC Clubhouse parking lot 8-9:30 a.m. 661.242-0432
•Mexican Train Domino and Canasta at the Frazier Park Community Center Senior Room 1 p.m.
•Pine Mountain Christian Community Church Youth Group (8th -12th grades) meets at the Activity Center , 5 p.m. 242-1025
REGULAR BI-WEEKLY EVENTS
1st, 2nd & 3rd Wed:
•Rotary Club meeting 6 p.m. at La Sierra Mexican Restaurant, FP
1st & 3rd Thurs:
•Paralegal at Family Resource Center 10 a.m.–3 p.m., 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, 245-4303
2nd & 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
1st or 2nd Sat:
•Pine Mountain Village Merchants Association breakfast 8 a.m., meeting 9 a.m. at La Leña, PMV. Call to confirm 242-2035
2nd and 4th Sat:
•Veterans Support Group 7 p.m. near Midway Market upstairs in LOW 245-4269
REGULAR MONTHLY EVENTS
First Tue:
•Piñon Pines Water Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. Firehouse in Piñon Pines
•Kern County Search and Rescue 7 p.m. Frazier Mountain Park Community Center, FP
First Wed:
•Salvation Army Commodities Distribution 11 a.m. Frazier Mountain Park Community Center 245-3995
First Thu:
•Boys & Girls Club board meeting, 12 noon, Tejon Mountain Village office 661.663.4281
•AARP potluck meeting 12 noon at Frazier Mountain Park Community Center
•LOW Mutual Water Co meeting is 7 p.m. at Cuddy Hall
First Fri:
•Red Hat Society Frazier Mountain Mommas 9 a.m. Call M.J. Glaseman for location 242-0405
•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, FP
•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 Mon:
•FMHS Booster Club meeting 7 p.m. at Falcon’s Nest, FP
Second Tues:
•Gorman Elementary School Board 3:30 p.m. at the school
•Lebec County Water District board meeting, 7 p.m. 2037 Lebec Road, Lebec
•Square Dancing at Cuddy Hall, 7 p.m. Call Don and Bethel 245-1882
•AARP Board meeting, 10 a.m. Frazier Mountain Park Senior Center (Leave a message 661.505.8605
Second Wed:
•Ridge Route Communities Museum board meeting 2 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 Reyes 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 Fong at 661-327-3611
•State Senator Jean Fuller’s mobile office hours are 3–5 p.m. at the Family Resource Center, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park. For an appointment call 661.323.0443
•South West Health Care District meeting 6 p.m. Frazier Mountain Community Health Center, Lebec
•Frazier Park Public Utility District board meeting 6 p.m. at office.
•ETUSD School Board 7–9 p.m. Frazier Mountain High School campus in the Continuation Room 248-6247
Second Fri:
•Pine Mountain Town Hall 7–8 p.m. Info call 242-3788
Second Sat:
•Scouts West 4 x 4 Club at Los Pinos 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.
•Sierra Club, 6#0 p.m. Pool Pavilion–Pine Mountain Clubhouse
Third Tues, Odd Months:
•Fire Safe Council meeting 9:30 a.m. Chuchupate Ranger Station Conference Room, Lockwood Valley
Third Tues:
•Health Insurance Counseling 10 a.m.–noon Family Resource Center meeting room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, FP
•South Kern Cemetery District board meeting 5:30 p.m. Arvin Library, Arvin
Third Wed:
•Shelter on the Hill board meeting, 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 5–6:30 p.m. Family Resource Center meeting room downstairs. For more info call 245-4303
Third Fri:
•PMC Amateur Radio Club meeting, 6:45 p.m. Call for location 242.2211
Third Sat:
•Pine Mountain Gardeners meeting 4–5:30 p.m. in the PMC Pool Pavilion. For more info call Judy Kleim 242-0817
•Men’s Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Pine Mountain Christian Community Church Activity Center, PMV
Third Sat, Even Months:
•Ham Radio Testing 12 noon at the Frazier Park Library
Fourth Tue:
•Piñon Pines HOA 6:60 p.m. at the firehouse in Piñon Pines
This is part of the January 22, 2016 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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