Upcoming & Ongoing plus Regular Weekly and Monthly Events

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, January 5, 2018

• The Audubon Society’s 118th annual Christmas Bird Count runs through today. To find the nearest count near you, visit http://www.audubon.org/join-christmas-bird-count. Note: The Great Backyard Bird Count is coming up in February, and is local.

• Acoustic Fridays is new at Pine Mountain Club, featuring wonderful musical talent from the Mountain Communities. Free (but tips for the artists are appreciated), at 7 p.m in the Condor Lounge at the PMC clubhouse. Tonight come hear guitarists Zach Blue and Mark Owens. Members and guests are invited to enjoy a fixed price buffet dinner from 5 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 6, 2018

• Go on a Guided Nature Hike, 10 a.m.–noon at Wind Wolves Preserve. For reservations call 661.858.1115 or email windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org.

Sunday, January 7, 2018

• A Frazier Mountain Little League Pancake Breakfast fundraiser and registration is 8 a.m. at Falcon’s Nest (3216 Mt. Pinos Way, FP). Sponsored by Falcon’s Nest, breakfast includes two pancakes, two strips of bacon and orange juice for $7.

Monday, January 8, 2018

• Students return from Winter Break to Frazier Mountain High School, Frazier Park School, El Tejon School, Gorman Elementary and Peak to Peak Mountain Charter School today.

• The Ridge Route Museum Book Club meets at 4 p.m. at the museum (3515 Park Dr., Frazier Park). Come catch up on unfinished reading. We will also select a new book to start the new year.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! from the staff of The Mountain Enterprise

Ongoing and Upcoming

• Recycle Christmas trees to Sunday, Jan. 7 at the Lebec Transfer Station (300 Landfill Rd., Lebec). Remove stands, nails and decorations.

• Calling all budding photographers, ages 6-18, for the Fifth Annual Mountain Youth Photo Contest. Entries are accepted until Friday, March 2. Get your submission forms at the Frazier Park Library, The Mountain Enterprise, Basecamp, Artworks Gallery, the PMC clubhouse front desk and online at www.MountainEnterprise.com.

• An Outdoor Survival Preparedness Class for kids is offered Saturday, Jan. 13 by Wind Wolves Preserve, 10 a.m.–noon. For reservations call 661.858.1115 or email windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org.

• 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.

• Peak to Peak Mountain Charter School’s Science and History Fair is Thursday, Jan. 18 at the clubhouse in Pine Mountain Club. Call the school for times (661.242.3811).

• A Comedy Night featuring Larry Omaha is Friday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Condor Room at the clubhouse in Pine Mountain Club. Tickets are $10. All are welcome to join in the fun.

• The Sanctity of Life Spaghetti Dinner benefit for Vine Pregnancy Center is Sunday, Jan. 21, 5 p.m. at the Frazier Mountain Park Community Ctr. Shannon Grove will speak. Pre-sale tickets are $10 (at Falcon’s Nest, Nature’s Home and Your Tshirt Man); $12 at the door.

• A public hearing about removing lead paint and repainting Frazier Mountain Park Community Ctr. is Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers (1115 Truxtun Ave., first floor, Bakersfield). This is a federally-funded project (CD Project No. 24.17.1).

• A public hearing about an AT&T proposal to place a 75-foot monopine cell tower in Frazier Park (at 11171 Dorothy Lane) is Thursday, Jan. 25, 7 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers (1115 Truxtun Ave., first floor, Bakersfield). Submit written comments by January 9 (to Planning and Natural Resources Department, 2700 M St., Ste. 100, Bakersfield, CA 93301).

• Hike through the El Camino Viejo Wilderness at Wind Wolves Preserve. This naturalist-led 6–7 mile trek is Saturday, Jan. 27 from
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For reservations call 661.858.1115 or email windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org.

* The PMC Youth Committee is meeting Saturday, Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. in the Pool Pavilion. Skateboarding will be part of the conversation.

• AT&T hosts a Town Hall meeting Saturday, Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. in the Condor Room at the Pine Mountain Club clubhouse. The topic is the proposed placement of mono-towers (the ones that look like pine trees) for enhanced services in the PMC area.

• A Ukelele Jam for all ages at the Frazier Park Library is the first Wednesday of the month, 5-7 p.m. Bring your instrument for some fun plucking.

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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, Jan. 5

•9 a.m. Adult Coloring

Saturday, Jan. 6

•9–10 a.m. Mountain Lotus Yoga

Tuesday, Jan. 9

•11:30 a.m. Family Storytime

•5:30 p.m. LEGO-Mania Club

Wednesday, Jan. 10

•3:30 p.m. Chess

Thursday, Jan. 11

•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 January 5, 2018 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.

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