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, February 16, 2018
• Little League needs you: can you fill any of these very important positions — secretary, head umpire or coach coordinator? Come to the board meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Falcon’s Nest tonight and become part of this youth sports tradition.
• The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) begins today and lasts through Monday, Feb. 19. See story on page 10 of last week’s TME.
• ‘The Vagina Monologues’ is at 7 p.m. at Artworks Community Gallery (16233 Pine Valley Lane, PMV), as part of the 20th anniversary of the global ‘V-Day’ movement to end violence against women. Suggested donation is $10 and 90% benefits the Mountain Communities Family Resource Center. Seating is limited. Reserve your seats at 661.242.2422 or minmof@frazmtn.com. See page 10 of the print edition.
• Ella Dawn Jenkins plays harp as you’ve never heard it before, from her new Ella Harp album at 8:30 p.m. at the PMC Condor Lounge. No cover. Hear this blues, folk and pop-influenced artist who was raised right here in the Mountain Communities. See story on pg. 1 of the print edition.
Saturday, February 17, 2018
• Frazier Mountain Little League tryouts take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (depending on age) at El Tejon School. Pre-registration is available daily through today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Falcon’s Nest. For more details see page 16 of the print edition.
• Kids of All Ages: How to Put on Snow Chains demonstration is happening from 9 to 11 a.m. in the PMC clubhouse parking lot. This is the first in a series of events designed especially for youth and teens, but the entire family, and all ages, are welcome.!
• Michi’s Magic Bookshelf Craft Club meets at 10 a.m. at the Frazier Park Library to explore the magic of winter with classic children’s stories. If there’s no snow outside on this unwinter-like winter’s day, no worries: everyone will make paper snowflakes to take home.
• Ella Dawn Jenkins plays surprising harp music from her new EllaHarp album at 1 p.m. at the Frazier Park Library in front of the fireplace. Hear this blues, folk and pop-influenced artist who was raised right here in the Mountain Communities. See story on page 1 of the print edition.
• Embrace the dark in a Blackout Night Hike from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. at Wind Wolves Preserve. The dark of the new moon is ideal for star gazing. Naturalists will tell of nocturnal animals and lead sensory awareness activities. Black lights may be provided to discover glow-in-the-dark critters. Ages 6 and up (no strollers). Bring flashlights. For reservations call 661.858.1115 or email windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org.
• ‘A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer’ is at 7 p.m. at Artworks Community Gallery in Pine Mountain Village (16233 Pine Valley Lane). Suggested donation is $10 to benefit the Family Resource Center. Reserve your seats at 661.242.2422 or minmof@frazmtn.com.
Sunday, February 18, 2018
• Fun and learning with your children: parent-and-child outdoor activities at Wind Wolves’ EcoKidz vary from bird watching and bird nest building to painting or using oil pastels to create masterpieces in nature, plus reading child-friendly books outdoors. It’s from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and is best for ages 4-12. Reserve your space: 661.858.1115 or windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org.
• ‘A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer’ closes the V-Day run of productions at 5 p.m. (See details above at Saturday, Feb. 17).
Monday, February 19, 2018
• To observe President George Washington’s birthday, El Tejon Unified School District schools, Gorman Elementary School and Peak to Peak Mountain Charter School will all be closed today.
Thursday, February 22, 2018
• McCASA (Mountain Communities Coalition Against Substance Abuse) meeting is from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Mountain Communities Family Resource Center (3015 Mt. Pinos Way, FP). Everyone is invited to participate in this coalition of local individuals and agencies working to help our youth stay healthy so they can reach their full potential—and their dreams.
Ongoing and Upcoming
• FMHS Winter Formal is Friday, Feb. 23 at Camp AREV in Cuddy Valley from 7 to 11 p.m. ‘Winter Wonderland’ is the theme and tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple. That includes an Italian dinner and dessert.
• Auditions for ‘Blithe Spirit’ will take place Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 26-27 from 7-9 p.m. in the PMC pool pavilion. The Mountain Theater Alliance dinner theater production of this classic Noel Coward play will run April 5, 6, 7 and 12, 13, 14 and 15. Come on in, cold read and have fun.
• Volunteer at the Wind Wolves Preserve Nature Festival, Saturday and Sunday, March 3-4. Many shifts and positions (trail monitoring, nature crafts, parking lot attending, face painting and more) available for this largest annual event hosted by The Wildlands Conservancy. Volunteers (must be 18 or older) receive a free meal and T-shirt. 661.858.1115 / gillian.a@twc-ca.org.
• The Fifth Annual Mountain Youth Photo Contest welcomes budding photographers, 6 to 18 years of age, to submit their photos now through Friday, March 2. Hurry! Over $1000 in cash prizes will be given at the show and awards ceremony Saturday, March 24 at the Frazier Park Library. An art sale to benefit the youth will be at Artworks Gallery in Pine Mountain Village. See submission form on page 9 of the print edition.
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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, Feb. 16
•9 a.m. Adult Coloring & Coffee
Saturday, Feb. 17
•9–10 a.m. Mountain Lotus Yoga
•1 p.m. Ella Dawn Jenkins performs
Tuesday, Feb. 20
•11:30 a.m. Family Storytime
•5:30 p.m. LEGO-Mania Club
Wednesday, Feb. 21
•3:30 p.m. Chess
Thursday, Feb. 22
•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 February 16, 2018 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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