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, Apr. 8
• Today is Family Day at the Friends of the Library Book Sale. Children will receive a free book (Frazier Park Library, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Park Drive).
• Not sure what to wear for the Frazier Mountain High School Prom? The FMHS Prom Fashion Show at 1 p.m. will showcase the latest styles for ladies and gents. This year’s prom is set for Saturday, May 14. The theme will be ‘A Midsummer’s Dream.’
• What’s to laugh about, raising an autistic child? Comedian and author Kirk Smith presents a heartfelt show based on experiences with his autistic son, 6–9:30 p.m. at Canyon Hills Assembly of God Church, 7001 Auburn Street, Bakersfield. Tickets are $10 at www.kernautism.org and include a showing of ‘Enough is Enough,’ a film about bullying by Inclusion Films, a local program for disabled young adults interested in filmmaking. The event is a benefit for the Kern Autism Network during National Autism Awareness Month.
Saturday, Apr. 9
• A Rattlesnake Avoidance Clinic for dogs will be offered 7 a.m.–5 p.m., $75 (Mint Canyon Community School in Canyon Country). Make a reservation at www.snakebreak.com or 661.296.4667.
• It’s Half-Price Day at the Friends of the Library Book Sale for the Frazier Park Library, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Stock up on your spring reading materials.
• ‘Make Every Day Earth Day’ activities will include arts and crafts, replanting a community garden, mural painting and presentations on recycling. The fun is hosted 9 a.m.–noon by Kern County Kiwanis Club and the Community Action Partnership of Kern at the Friendship House Community Center, 2424 Cottonwood Rd., Bakersfield (661.369.8926). Food will be available.
• Expand your senses during a Black Out Night Hike at Wind Wolves Preserve, 7:15–9:15 p.m. Do some star gazing and learn about the creatures that come out here after dark. For reservations, contact 661.858.1115/windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org. Go north on I-5 for 19.4 miles, exit west on SR 166 for 14.6 miles (16019 Maricopa Highway), about a 40-minute drive.
Sunday, Apr. 10
* Have you made your reservation for Easter Brunch at the PMC Clubhouse? Reserve your spot right away. Brunch is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The action shifts to Lampkin Park at 2 p.m. for the annual PMC Easter Egg Hunt for members and guests.
Tuesday, Apr. 12
• The 4th Annual Crime Victims March and candlelight vigil will assemble starting at 4 p.m. at the Liberty Bell in front of the Kern County Superior Court, located at 1415 Truxtun Avenue. For information email victimmarch@co.kern.ca.us or call 661.868.2400.
Thursday, Apr. 14
• Frazier Park School students will show their creativity in the Invention Convention, 8:30–9:30 a.m., in the school cafeteria. Don’t miss the fun.
• Enjoy ‘Coffee with a Cop’ at Starbucks hosted by the Fort Tejon California Highway Patrol office, 8–10 a.m. at the base of the Grapevine, 5555 Laval Road, Suite A. Join our local CHP officers for coffee and conversation. Sheriff’s deputies may be there too.
Ongoing and Upcoming
• Burgers for reading books? The In-N-Out Burger ‘Cover to Cover Reading Club’ is for students 4 to 12 years old. Sign up at the Frazier Park Library. You have until April 16 to win a free burger coupon for every five books you read (up to three awards). Treat your family!
• Green Dragon Farms is seeking volunteers for the growing season. Help is needed in the community garden, 3433 Los Padres on Wednesdays, 3–5 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon. Questions? Call 661.245.3635.
• The Kern County Birthday Bash celebrates the 150th Anniversary of the county’s formation on Saturday, April 16 from 2–8 p.m. at the Kern County Museum, 3801 Chester Ave., Bakersfield. Each of the county’s five districts will showcase their attractions. Tickets: Kern County Board of Trade (2101 Oak St., Bakersfield) or the Kern County Museum ($10 or a Family 4-pack for $25; kids under 5 free).
• A Pet First Aid and CPR class will be hosted by Mountain Aire Veterinary Hospital, Sunday, April 17 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Terry Shirokoff will teach. Register and pay $63 online at www.thepergamosfactor.com or call Mountain Aire at 661.248.7387.
• The 34th Annual Pine Mountain Club Lilac Festival is taking parade and booth applications. Mark your calendar for May 14–15. The festival is 9 a.m.–5 p.m. both days in the Pine Mountain Village Center. The parade begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Over 100 Arts and Crafts booths, food vendors, constant music and entertainment plus kids’ activities offer fun for everyone. Admission and parking are free. Visit www.pmclilacfestival.com for vendor applications (deadline is May 1) and parade applications (deadline is May 8).
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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, April 8
•9 a.m. Adult Coloring
•9 a.m.–5 p.m. Used Book Sale–Family Day
Saturday, April 9
•9–10 a.m. Mountain Lotus Yoga
•9 a.m.–4 p.m. Used Book Sale–Half-price Day
•10 a.m. Science Saturday with Dr. Brunk explores the magic of oscilloscopes
•3:30 p.m. Reading of the Classics–postponed until April 16
Tuesday, April 12
•11:30 a.m. Storytime
•5 p.m. Lego club
Wed., Apr. 13
•3:30 p.m. Chess
Thursday, April 14
•11 a.m. Genealogy with Lynn Brown: RSVP 242.1013
•11:30 a.m. Computer/eReader One-on-One tutoring; Reservations: 245.1267
•3:30 p.m. Kids, read to 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 April 8, 2016 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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