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, August 5
• It’s Family Day at the Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Kids will receive a free book.
• The 49th Annual Fiesta Days Celebration starts today, noon–10 p.m., in Frazier Mountain Park and runs through Sunday, Aug. 7. There will be food, craft and commercial vendors along with the Fiesta Days carnival, games, the Pet Show and terrific bands. See the centerfold in the August issue of The New Mountain Pioneer for the full schedule of events.
• The Condor Group of the Sierra Club will host a potluck picnic at the top of Mt. Cerro Noroeste, 5:30 p.m. Bring a dish to share and a chair and head west to the group campground. Call Liz Buchroeder 661.242.0619 to arrange for ride sharing.
Saturday, August 6
• The Fiesta Days Parade at 10 a.m. kicks off the second day of the three-day Fiesta Days party. Marchers and floats start on Mt. Pinos Way from Falcon’s Nest parking lot to roll, trot, dance and march to Frazier Mountain Park. The VFW serves breakfast from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Community Center. Enjoy band after band, the carnival, stand up comedy and wild family games. The Houchin Community Mobile Blood Bank will be there from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. See the centerfold in the August issue of The New Mountain Pioneer for the full schedule of events.
• Register for Frazier Mountain Little League’s Fall Ball at Fiesta Days, August 5–7 and at Caveman Cavey’s on Friday, Aug. 12, 6–7:30 p.m. FMLL is for ages 6 and up. Fees are $45 for returning players, $60 for new players.
• Wow, it’s the half-price sale at the Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Hurry, this is the last day.
• All hands on deck! FMHS Soccer and Football teams need your help starting at 9 a.m. to assist with installation of new sod on Falcon Field. Call Coach Marc Sandall to confirm at 661.487.0350.
• Frontier Army Days is at Fort Tejon in Lebec, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Experience life as it was in the 1850s.
• A Blackout Night Hike is planned at Wind Wolves Preserve, 8–10 p.m. For reservations call 661.858.1115/windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org.
Sunday, Aug. 7
• Fiesta Days starts day three with the VFW Pancake Breakfast, 7–11 a.m. and Worship in the Park at 10 a.m. The Log Sawing Contest and Horseshoe Tournament round out the activities. See the August issue of The New Mountain Pioneer for the full schedule of events.
Monday, Aug. 8
• It is Welcome Back Week at In the Wings Studio of Dance today through Aug. 12 (3524 Mt. Pinos Way, FP., 661.245.5678). All regular classes are free during this trial period. See ad on page 5 for the class schedules.
• Calling all Frazier Mountain High School Cross Country athletes! Come to the Falcon’s Nest at 11 a.m. to meet your new cross country coach, Christy Zimmerman. Parents are welcome also. Please bring your running journal and your goals for the coming year.
Wednesday, Aug. 10
• A special free food distribution will be offered, 9–11:30 a.m., at Frazier Mountain Park. This is part of the Drought Emergency Food Assistance Program through Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank. There will be 600 boxes handed out on a first-come, first-served basis. All Mountain Communities residents are welcome. Bring ID or proof of residency.
• Dollar General invites the public to discuss concerns over the company’s application for an Off Sale Beer and Wine License, 6:30–8 p.m. at the Frazier Park Library. If you cannot attend the meeting or have questions call Michael Brewer at 951.698.6868, ext. 5.
Ongoing and Upcoming
• Dollar General answers your questions, Wednesday, August 10 at Frazier Park Library, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., about its beer and wine license application. The license will soon be voted on by the Board of Supervisors.
• A free Living Trust Seminar will be offered at the Frazier Park Library on Friday, Aug. 12, 10–11 a.m. Reserve a spot at www.learnlivingtrust.com or call 800.350.6376.
• Guest speaker Bill Arbanas will show his time-lapse nature photography and share tips at a free PMC Town Hall meeting Friday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m. It is open to all and kids are welcome. The event is in the PMC Clubhouse Condor room.
• Will the sheriff’s substation in Frazier Park be closed? Saturday, Aug. 13 is the tentative date for a meeting to discuss this issue, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., at the Frazier Park Library. Supervisor David Couch said he will be there and that he hopes to bring along Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood to also answer the public’s questions.
• Screening of ‘The Coming of Asphalt,’ a new film from the Center of the World Festival about the history of the Mountain Communities will be held Sunday, Aug. 14, beginning at 2 p.m. in the Condor Room of the PMC Clubhouse; free and open to everyone. See the ad on page 7.
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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, Aug. 5
•9 a.m. Adult Coloring
•9 a.m.–5 p.m. Friends of the Library Book Sale–Family Day
•10:30 a.m. Jr. Ranger Graduation
Saturday, Aug. 6
•9–10 a.m. Mountain Lotus Yoga
•9 a.m.–4 p.m. Friends of the Library Book Sale–half-price day
•10 a.m. Science Saturday will resume Sept. 10–program TBA
Tuesday, Aug. 9
•11:30 a.m. Storytime for preschoolers
•5 p.m. Lego Club
•6–8 p.m. Introduction to Improv
Wednesday, Aug. 10
•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 August 5, 2016 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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