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, September 9
• ‘Fern’s Lake–Don’t Take it for Granted’ will be the presentation at this month’s Town Hall. Presenters will be biologist Lynn Stafford and photographer Liz Buchroeder, 7 p.m. in the Condor Room at the PMC Clubhouse.
Saturday, September 10
• Low Cost vaccination, license and microchips for your dog, 8 a.m.–11 a.m., at Frazier Mountain Park by Kern County Animal Services (661.868.7100). Feline distemper shots are available for cats. No reservation is required. Aggressive dogs need a muzzle.
• Come help celebrate 50 years of The Mountain Enterprise as the voice of the Mountain Communities with live music, food, fun, friends and swapping memories from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 3341 Los Padres Drive, FP. (across from Ace Hardware). Ace Hardware will also be celebrating its 40th anniversary, and the Ridge Route Communities Museum is 20 years old this year.
Sunday, September 11
• The Ride to Remember on 9/11 has been observed for 15 years by the Brennan family, neighbors and friends. Horseback riders meet at Dream Weaver Ranch 3 p.m. (10960 Steinhoff Road) in Cuddy Valley. Walkers and runners meet across from Piñon Pines entrance at 4 p.m. Spectators are invited to come out too. Bring your flags!
• Get in the holiday spirit at the first Holiday Faire planning session, 5 p.m. at Caveman Cavey’s.
Monday, September 12
• Eye of the Needle by Ken Follett is this month’s Ridge Route Communities Museum Book Club selection. The group will meet at the museum at 5 p.m. If you love to read, come join in.
• Getting ready for college this year? Kern County College Night is 5–8 p.m. at the Rabobank Convention Ctr. in Bakersfield. Meet representatives from over 100 colleges, universities and vocational schools to answer your questions. Contact Christine at 661.636.4330.
• Join the Relay For Life of the Mountain Communities Leadership team, 6 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 612 Canada Tr., FP. It’s time to start planning for the 2017 Relay, so come and get involved.
Tuesday, September 13
• Square Dance Lessons Are Back! Do-si-do over to Cuddy Hall, 7–9 p.m. Contact Bethel Billesbach at 661.245.1882. There is a fee to help pay for the hall and the caller/instructor: $6 per class or $20 for 4 classes (paid in advance).
Thursday, September 15
• Need a good laugh? Don’t miss the second Improv Theater offering at the Frazier Park Library (3732 Park Dr., FP). Seating is at 6:30 p.m., curtain at 7 p.m. Anna Bradley’s merry troupe of students will put a smile on your face with this free evening of spontaneous fun.
• Get on board! The Frazier Mountain Little League Board meeting is 6:30 p.m. at Caveman Cavey’s and they need new members. You have until September 22 to submit a letter of intent to fraziermtnlittleleague@gmail.com. Board elections will be held September 30.
Ongoing and Upcoming
• Concerned about the drought? Read The Big Thirst: The Secret Life and Turbulent Future of Water by Charles Fishman so you can be part of the discussion set for Thursday, Sept. 22, 6–8 p.m. at the Frazier Park Library (3732 Park Dr., FP). Refreshments will be served.
• Spay and Neuter Clinics will be held on Monday, Sept. 26 and Tuesday, Sept. 27 at Shelter on the Hill. These fill up fast, so call to schedule an appointment now. Call SOTH, 661.248.5018.
• Ride ‘em cowboy! Even if you don’t rope or ride you can come on out to watch on practice nights at the Tejon Ranch Equestrian Center (1402 Crane Canyon Road, Lebec). Team roping is Tuesdays and team sorting is on Thursdays, both at 6 p.m. If you want to participate the cost is $25 for five runs. Call Hilary, 661.599.0710 or Tyce, 661.599.4104.
• Donate blood and help save a life at the FMHS Blood Drive, Friday, Sept. 16 from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Preschedule at mdavis@el-tejon.k12.ca.us or just show up.
• Get to know your local law enforcement at ‘Coffee with a Cop’ hosted by the CHP on Saturday, Sept. 17, 8–10 a.m. at Falcon’s Nest (3216 Mt. Pinos Way, FP).
• Help our furry friends. Shelter on the Hill’s Annual Wine and Cheese benefit is Saturday, Sept. 17, 3–6 p.m., at Tejon Ranch Vineyard with live music and auctions. Tickets are $35 at the door or $25 in advance.
• Fabulous photography by Lori Murphy and beautiful paintings by Jo Varney will share the spotlight at the next Artworks Community Gallery show. The Opening Reception will be held Saturday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m.
• ‘A Murdered Mystery’ is Saturday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m. Help solve an intriguing case. Bring your briar pipe and Sherlock Holmes deerstalker hat to the Ridge Route Communities Museum (3515 Park Dr., FP) $15 includes hors d’oeuvres.
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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, Sept. 9
•9 a.m. Adult Coloring
Saturday, Sept. 10
•9–10 a.m. Mountain Lotus Yoga
•10 a.m. Science Saturday is back–Learn about ‘Square Bubbles’ with fun experiments presented by Professor Cliff Brunk
•3:30 p.m. Reading of the Classics
Tuesday, Sept. 13
•11:30 a.m. Storytime for preschoolers
•4 p.m. Music Jam––Open to all ages, just bring your own instrument
•5 p.m. Lego Club
Wednesday, Sept. 14
•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 September 9, 2016 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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