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 1
• The challenges to Yellowstone National Park are explored by the Condor Group, with social hour at 6 p.m., program at 6:30 p.m. What happens when selfie-mania meets dangerous wildlife and steaming geysers? Come to the PMC Pool Pavilion, all are welcome.
• The Mountain Theater Alliance production of ‘I Hate Hamlet’ by Paul Rudnick, encores tonight at 8 p.m. at the Gazebo in Pine Mountain Village. See Thursday, June 30 listing above for details.
Saturday, July 2
• The City of Taft will hold its annual Fireworks Show and Vendor Fair from 4 to 11 p.m. at the Rails to Trails Park, 6th and Main St., Taft. Food, craft vendors, a beer garden, live music and bounce houses will all be part of the fun. The Fireworks Show will be at 9 p.m. Sponsored by the Taft Chamber of Commerce, 661.765.2165.
• The Mountain Theater Alliance production of ‘I Hate Hamlet’ by Paul Rudnick, encores tonight at 8 p.m. at the Gazebo in Pine Mountain Village. See Thursday, June 30 listing above for details.
Monday, July 4
• Celebrate Independence Day with a 31 cannon salute at Fort Tejon in Lebec, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The cannon’s roar will start at noon and will fire 31 times in honor of the 31 states in the union in 1856. Enjoy period children’s games, a pie eating contest, a three-legged race and an old time baseball game, living history demonstrations and exhibits. Adults, $5; 7–17, $3; children under 6 are free.
• The Ridge Route Museum’s newly formed Book Club will be reading A Passion for Nature: The Life of John Muir, by Donald Worster, 5 p.m. at the museum (3515 Park Dr., FP). Come join in the discussion and make new friends.
* Enjoy a Virtual Fireworks Display, 9 p.m., on the PMC golf course. A Bistro BBQ and kids activities will be available from 6–9 p.m.
• The July 4th Community Celebration at the Park at River Walk in Bakersfield is 6–10 p.m., featuring a free fireworks show (9 p.m.) and live entertainment at the Bright House Networks Amphitheater, 11200 Stockdale Hwy., Bakersfield. Food and drinks will be available for purchase along with games and activities for the kids.
Thursday, July 7
• ‘November’ by David Mamet, the second of the Summer Stage offerings by the Mountain Theater Alliance, premieres tonight at 8 p.m. at the Gazebo in Pine Mountain Village. This is a scathing political comedy that mirrors current events. It will encore on July 8, 13 and 15. This play contains adult language and situations. Tickets are $15, $12.50 for seniors and kids under 12. Call 661.242.6904.
Ongoing and Upcoming
• Filmmaker Julian Wilson spotlights Pine Mountain resident John Hood in the film ‘First Twenty-nine’ at the PMC Town Hall meeting, Friday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Hood helped to train the legendary Navajo Code Talkers on technical skills during WWII. The event is free and open to everyone, in the Condor room of the PMC clubhouse.
• The Boys and Girls Club Summer Day Camp is weekdays through August 12 at Frazier Park School. Lunch is provided through July 30. Sign up for one day or for all nine weeks. A different fun theme each week. For a full schedule and to enroll, call 661.245.3139.
• Basketball clinics at FMHS are every Tuesday and Thursday to August 11 for 2nd–5th grades (1:30–2:30 p.m.) and 6th–9th grades (2:30-3:30 p.m.). Text or call 661.717.2084, or just show up; $5 per session.
• Comments on the draft plan for up to 14,000 new homes at the northern base of the Grapevine are due by 5 p.m. July 14. Use a hotlink at www.MountainEnterprise.com to see the facts or ask the Frazier Park Library for a hardcopy or CD. A public hearing is September 8 at 7 p.m. before the Kern County Planning Commission at the Supervisor’s chambers (1115 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield).
• So you think you’re funny? Sign up for an Improv Class led by Anna Bradley at the Frazier Park Library and find out if you have what it takes to do stand-up comedy. Introduction to Improv will be offered on Tuesdays, 6–8 p.m., July 19–August 30. Intermediate Improv is set for Thursdays, 6–8 p.m., July 21–September 1. For teens and adults only. Call 661.245.1267 to register.
• The ‘Forties Front Porch Party’ is Saturday, July 9, 6:30 p.m. at the Kern County Museum (3801 Chester Ave., Bakersfield) $45 general public; $60 at the event. Enjoy 1940s-themed food, drink and entertainment. Call 661.437.3330 or purchase tickets at the museum.
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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 1
•9 a.m. Adult Coloring
•10:30 a.m. Jr. Ranger Program
•Noon Lunch at the Library–Alexi’s Art for Kids
Saturday, July 2
•9–10 a.m. Mountain Lotus Yoga
•10 a.m. Science Saturday canceled–will resume next Saturday
•11 a.m.–1 p.m. Summer Music Festival–Ice cream cones
•3:30 p.m. Reading of the Classics
Tuesday, July 5
•11:30 a.m. Storytime for preschoolers
•Noon Lunch at the Library–Oral Hygiene 101 with Dr. Mimi Porazic
•1 p.m. Teen Jam–Bring your own instruments
•5 p.m. Lego club
Wednesday, July 6
•Noon Lunch at the Library–Sheriff Downey and friends
•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
•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 July 1, 2016 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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