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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Sunday, December 31, 2017
• Frazier Mountain Little League’s Early Bird Registration ends today. Call 661.654.9207 for details or visit or http://www.eteamz.com/FMLittleleague/handouts/.
• Get ready for New Year’s fun at a Mask Painting Party, 5–8 p.m. at Artworks Gallery (16233 Pine Valley Lane, Pine Mountain Club). Mask making supplies will be available or bring your own.
• La Sierra’s New Year’s Eve dinner is $50 per couple, and begins at 5:30. This special event includes dinner, dessert, champagne and live music by Bandit. Call 661.245.3628 for reservations.
• Madd Bailey’s New Year’s Eve Party features Wild Ride beginning at 9 p.m. Enjoy party favors and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, with no cover charge. Call 661.242.8439 for details.
• Café Silva Bella (16241 Askin Dr., Pine Mountain Village) is preparing a special menu for New Year’s Eve. Call for details, 661.242.2131.
• New Year’s Eve fun at Sue’s Tavern begins at 9 p.m. with live music provided by Dinami and will include food, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight.
* An Old Fashioned New Year’s Eve Bash is 7 p.m.–12:30 a.m. in the Pine Mountain Club clubhouse. Enjoy dancing, drinks and dinner. Call 661.242.3788 for details and to check for cancellations.
Monday, January 1, 2018, 2017
The staff of The Mountain Enterprise wish you all a happy and healthy New Year!
• Take the Polar Bear Plunge, 11 a.m. at McMurtrey Aquatic Center (1325 Q St., Bakersfield). Cost is $5 or $25 to plunge plus a sweatshirt for ages 7 and up (7–17 need parental consent). Call 661.852.7430 for details.
Thursday, January 4, 2018
• Come meet the new AARP officers at the monthly potluck luncheon at noon in the Frazier Park Community Center. The guest speaker is Ty Stout of the El Tejon Pharmacy in Frazier Park. Bring your own table service and join the fun.
Ongoing and Upcoming
• Recycle your Christmas tree through Sunday, Jan. 7 at the Lebec Transfer Station (300 Landfill Rd., Lebec). Please remove tree stands, nails and decorations.
• The Annual Craft Flaire at Artworks Community Gallery (16233 Pine Valley Lane, Pine Mountain Village) continues through New Year’s Eve, or maybe longer. Call the gallery to confirm the end date. They are open Friday–Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
• The Audubon Society’s 118th annual Christmas Bird Count runs through January 5, 2018. Visit http://www.audubon.org/join-christmas-bird-count to find the nearest count near you. Note: The Great Backyard Bird Count is coming up in February, and is local.
• Holiday Lights at California Living Museum is a dazzling show, December 1 through January 6 (closed Christmas), 5:30–9 p.m. (10500 Alfred Harrell Highway, Bakersfield; 661.872.2256). Tickets are $6–12; children under three are free.
• Go on a guided nature hike on Saturday, Jan. 6, 10 a.m.–noon at Wind Wolves Preserve. For reservations call 661.858.1115 or email windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org.
• A Frazier Mountain Little League Pancake Breakfast fundraiser and registration is Sunday, Jan. 7, 8 a.m. at Falcon’s Nest (3216 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park). Sponsored by Falcon’s Nest, breakfast includes two pancakes, two strips of bacon and orange juice for $7.
• Ridge Route Museum Book Club meets Monday, Jan. 8 at 4 p.m. at the museum (3515 Park Dr., Frazier Park) to catch up on unfinished reading and selecting a new book to dive into.
• The first Pet Food Giveaway of the year is Monday, Jan. 15, 9–11 a.m. at the Shelter on the Hill Thrift Store (3536 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park). This is for those who cannot afford adequate food for their pets. The distribution continues January 15 until supplies are gone.
• The annual Sanctity of Life Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser to benefit The Vine Pregnancy Center is Sunday, Jan. 21, 5 p.m. at the Frazier Park Recreation Building. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. A guest speaker and raffle prizes are planned. Pre-sale tickets are $10 (call the center for purchase locations, 661.245.2002); $12 at the door.
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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, Dec. 22
Friday, Dec. 29
•Library closed for the Holidays and reopens on January 2
Saturday, Dec. 30
•Library closed for the Holidays and reopens on January 2
Tuesday, Jan. 2
•11:30 a.m. Family Storytime
•5:30 p.m. LEGO-Mania Club
Wednesday, Jan. 3
•3:30 p.m. Chess
Thursday, Jan. 4
•11:30 a.m. Computer/eReader One-on-One tutoring; Reservations: 661.245.1267
•Noon–1 p.m. Meditation
•1 p.m.–2 p.m.. Tai Chi
•3:30 p.m. Kids, read to Ginger Snap the Tail Waggin’ Tutor
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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 Mary Miller 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. Laverne 248-0487
•Al-Anon Meeting 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.
•Girl Scout Troop #3613 5:15 p.m. Family Resource Center, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, 245-4303
•Women’s AA Meeting 7 p.m. Family Resource Center Meeting Room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park 245-2557
•Alcoholics Anonymous meeting 7 p.m. Frazier Mountain Park Community Center 245.1208
Every Wednesday:
•Pine Mountain Christian Community Church Women’s Bible Study 10 a.m. 242-1025
•Al-Anon Meetings 10–11:30 a.m. in PMC behind gas station, next to the gym
•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
•Awana CrossTrainers at Frazier Mountain Community Center 6:30-8 p.m. 3rd-7th graders (girls 3rd-9th) Coach Rose 248-2004
•Narcotics Anonymous Meeting 7 p.m. Family Resource Center Meeting room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park 245-2557
•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
•Alcoholics Anonymous meeting 7 p.m. Frazier Mountain Park Community Center 245.1208
Every Friday:
•Scrappers Quilt Guild 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Pool Pavilion at PMC Clubhouse
•AA Meeting is 6-7:30 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:
•Market Day 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Nature’s Home Organic Market 3011 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park
•Noon Meditation at Jizo Peace Center 2012 Pioneer Way, PMC 661.242-6956
•Bingo 7-9 p.m. VFW Hall, 612 Canada Trail, FP 245-3273
•Narcotics Anonymous Meeting 7 p.m. Family Resource Center meeting room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Ste. 102, FP 245-2557
Every Sunday:
•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
•AA Meeting is 7–8:30 p.m. Family Resource Center meeting room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Ste. 102, Frazier Park
REGULAR BI-WEEKLY EVENTS
1st, 2nd & 3rd Wed:
•Rotary Club meeting 6 p.m. at The Ranch House, Gorman. Deborah Turner 245.1882
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
2nd and 4th Sat:
•Veterans Support Group 7 p.m. near Midway Market upstairs in LOW 245-4269
REGULAR MONTHLY EVENTS
First Tue:
•Frazier Park Elementary School PTSO 2:30 p.m. in the staff lounge
•Kern County Search and Rescue 6:30 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
•Pine Mountain Village Merchants Assn. meeting, 5 p.m. in the Condor Room, Pine Mountain Clubhouse 242.2035
•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 & Auxiliary 11 a.m. VFW Post Hall, FP
•KYIS Knitting Guild meet at PMC Clubhouse Pool Pavilion 1-4 p.m.
Second Mon:
•FMHS Booster Club meeting 7 p.m. at Falcon’s Nest, FP
Second Tues:
•Frazier Park Elementary School PTSO meeting 2:30 p.m. in the staff lounge
•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
Second Wed:
•Ridge Route Communities Museum board meeting 2 p.m. at the museum
Second Thu:
•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, 6:30 p.m. Pool Pavilion–Pine Mountain Clubhouse
Third Mon:
•Pet Food Giveaway 9–11 a.m. Shelter on the Hill Thrift Store, 3536 Mt. Pinos Way
Third Tues, Odd Months:
•Piñon Pines Water Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. Firehouse in Piñon Pines
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:
•El Tejon PTSO meeting 5:30 p.m. Family Resource Center meeting room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, FP
•Shelter on the Hill board meeting, Tejon Ranch Natural Resource Bldg. 6 p.m. 245-5021 Members & guests
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:
•Men’s Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Pine Mountain Christian Community Church Activity Center, PMV
•KYIS Knitting Guild meet at PMC Clubhouse Pool Pavilion 1-4 p.m.
•Pine Mountain Gardeners meeting 4–5:30 p.m. in the PMC Pool Pavilion. For more info call Judy Kleim 242-0817
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
Last Monday of the month:
•Krista Mutual Water Co. board meeting 7:30 a.m., 7025 Cuddy Valley Rd., #H, LOW
Last Tuesday of the month:
•Medicare specialist Courtnee Hahn at Family Resource Center 10 a.m., 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, FP (661.747.9782)
This is part of the December 29, 2017 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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