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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Saturday, January 13, 2018
• Mountain Lotus Yoga at Frazier Park Library is 9-10 a.m. (3732 Park Drive, FP) with teacher Deb Lowe, trained in senior yoga to work with pain and other limitations.
• Science Saturday asks ‘How does water run uphill?’ Discovery is fun with Professor Brunk at the Frazier Park Library, 10 a.m.
• Girl Scout Winter Fundraiser is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Name Your Price thrift store (628 Alhambra Trail, FP). Bring your donations of items today (not in advance), and also shop to support Troop 3613. A bonus: Girl Scout cookie samples will be offered for tasting, to whet your appetite for the Girl Scouts annual fundraising campaign that start Feb. 1.
• An Outdoor Survival Preparedness Class for Kids at Wind Wolves Preserve is 10 a.m.-noon. Make reservations at 661.858.1115 or windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org.
• The Friends of the Frazier Park Library meet at 2 p.m. to consider how to keep our beautiful library able to serve the community amid budget cuts by the Kern County Board of Supervisors. Everyone is invited—your participation is welcomed.
Monday, January 15, 2018
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed at all local schools. Frazier Mountain High School, Frazier Park School, El Tejon School, Gorman Elementary and Peak to Peak Mountain Charter School will all be closed today.
• The first Pet Food Giveaway of the year is 9-11 a.m. at Shelter on the Hill Thrift Store (3536 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park). This is for those who cannot afford adequate food for their pets. Distribution continues (on the third Monday of each month) in the parking lot until supplies are gone.
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
• Kern County Family Justice Center (2101 Oak St., Bakersfield) opens its doors with a ribbon-cutting at 3 p.m. The open house of this ‘one-stop’ resource to assist domestic violence victims features guests Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr and NFL QB David Carr. See story on page 7.
Thursday, January 18, 2018
• Peak to Peak Mountain Charter School’s Science and History Fair is at the PMC clubhouse from 1:45 to 2:15 p.m. The public is welcome!
Friday, January 19, 2018
Ongoing and Upcoming
• The Fifth Annual Mountain Youth Photo Contest welcomes budding photographers, 6 to 18 years of age. Over $1000 in prizes will be awarded. The deadline is Friday, March 2. See the submission form with details and rules on page 16 of the print edition.
• A Comedy Night with Larry Omaha is Friday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. at the PMC Condor Room. 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.
• ‘It’s Character’ Design and Art Show invites your submissions by or before January 22 for an Artworks Community Gallery event. Send work that conveys ‘in a single frame the flaw as it exists, as a gift and as a curse.’ See story on page 10 of the print edition.
• 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).
• An AT&T proposal for 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).
* The PMC Youth Committee is meeting Saturday, Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. in the Pool Pavilion. Skateboarding will be part of the conversation.
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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. 12
•9 a.m. Adult Coloring & Coffee
Saturday, Jan. 13
•9–10 a.m. Mountain Lotus Yoga
•10 a.m. Science Saturday
•2 p.m. Friends of the Library mtg.
Tuesday, Jan. 16
•11:30 a.m. Family Storytime
•5:30 p.m. LEGO-Mania Club
Wednesday, Jan. 17
•3:30 p.m. Chess
Thursday, Jan. 18
•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 12, 2018 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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