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 16
• Donate blood and help save a life at the FMHS Blood Drive from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Preschedule at mdavis@el-tejon.k12.ca.us or just show up. Sign in first in the FMHS library next to the front office.
• Come cheer on Falcon Football in their first home game since the brand new field was installed! Game starts at 7 p.m. Come see the new eight-man play moves for a speeded up, action-oriented game. Cheer with the new cheerleading team. See story on page 16.
Saturday, September 17
• Get to know your local law enforcement at ‘Coffee with a Cop’ hosted by the CHP, 8–10 a.m. at Falcon’s Nest (3216 Mt. Pinos Way, FP). Come to shake the hand of those sworn to serve and protect our community.
• A day of recognition at 11 a.m. for our nation’s servicemen and women who are MIA or held as POWs is hosted by VFW Post 9791 (612 Canada Tr., FP). Come share your stories of your loved ones who served or are currently serving in the armed forces.
• Help our furry friends. Shelter on the Hill’s Annual Wine and Cheese benefit is, 3–6 p.m., at Tejon Ranch Vineyard with live music and fun auctions. Tickets are $35 at the door or $25 in advance (from the SOTH Thrift Store in Frazier Park).
• Fabulous photography by Lori Murphy and beautiful paintings by Jo Varney will share the spotlight at the next Artworks Community Gallery show in Pine Mountain Village. The opening reception will be held this evening at 6 p.m.
• ‘A Murdered Mystery’ is at the Ridge Route Communities Museum, 7 p.m. Help solve an intriguing case. Bring your briar pipe and Sherlock Holmes deerstalker hat to the museum (3515 Park Dr., FP) $15 includes hors d’oeuvres.
• Take a Full Moon Night Hike at Wind Wolves Preserve, 7–9 p.m. Make reservations at 661.858.1115 or windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org.
Monday, September 19
• The comments deadline for the Northwest 138 Corridor Improvement Project Draft EIR is today. The DEIR is available at www.metro.net/projects/nw138/. Comments may be submitted at nw138@metro.net.
Wednesday, September 21
• Are you looking for work? The Outlets at Tejon is hosting a Job Fair, 8–11 a.m. in the Hacienda Food Court (5701 Outlets at Tejon Pkwy., Tejon Ranch). Over 60 stores are participating. Dress for success and bring two forms of ID and multiple copies of your resume.
Thursday, September 22
• The Big Thirst: The Secret Life and Turbulent Future of Water is the subject of a brainstorm about our own Mountain Communities based on Charles Fishman’s book, 6–8 p.m. at the Frazier Park Library. The book is at the library. Join in the discussion.
• Wildlife Biologist Vicki Monroe hosts a Bear Aware meeting by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, 7–8 p.m. at the PMC Clubhouse. The focus is avoiding human-wildlife conflicts. Everyone is invited. See story on page 22.
Ongoing and Upcoming
• Batter up! Tejon Baseball for ages 8–12 is signing up players. For information call 661.245.4400 or 562.335.7393.
• Spay and Neuter Clinics will be held on Monday, Sept. 26 and Tuesday, Sept. 27 at Shelter on the Hill. Call SOTH, 661.248.5018.
• Ride ‘em cowboy! Even if you don’t rope or ride, come watch at the Tejon Ranch Equestrian Center (1401 Crane Canyon Road, Lebec). Team roping is Tuesdays and sorting is on Thursdays, both at 6 p.m. To participate it is $25 for five runs. Call Hilary, 661.599.0710 or Tyce, 661.599.4104.
• The Written Word Series hosts a night with Bonnie Kane, historian for the Ridge Route Communities Museum, Saturday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. at the Artworks Gallery in Pine Mountain Village. Refreshments will be served.
• Shelia Clark, Ph.D., winner of the Jizo Peace Center’s 2016 Humanitarian Award will be honored at a luncheon on Sunday, Sept. 25, noon at the Red Dot Restaurant (3221 Mt. Pinos Way, FP). Call 661.245.4733 or 818.834.5925 to RSVP.
• The Friends of Frazier Mountain Park want to hear your vision for our beloved park. The group will meet Monday, Sept. 26, 6:30 p.m. at Caveman Cavey’s in the cave.
• Calling all local artists! The Arts Council of Kern’s Director David Gordon invites you to come to discuss the advancement of the arts in the Mountain Communities Thursday, Sept. 29, 6–8:30 p.m. at the Frazier Park Library.
• 36,000 new neighbors may come with Tejon Ranchcorp’s Grapevine project, which combines 10,000 to 12,000 new homes with commercial, industrial development at the base of the Grapevine to Laval Road. The new Kern County Planning Commission hearing is now set for October 27 at 7 p.m. (11115 Truxtun Ave., ground floor in the Board of Supervisors chambers).
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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. 16
•9 a.m. Adult Coloring
Saturday, Sept. 17
•9–10 a.m. Mountain Lotus Yoga
•10 a.m. Science Saturday–Did you know that cabbage can be sensitive? Explore how cabbage serves as an indicator of pH with Professor Cliff Brunk
•3:30 p.m. Reading of the Classics
Tuesday, Sept. 20
•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. 21
•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 16, 2016 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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