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, March 23, 2018
• In the Wings Studio of Dance holds their annual rummage sale today through Sunday, March 25, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. (3524 Mt. Pinos Way, FP). If you’re doing early spring cleaning, they welcome donations during business hours (3:30–7 p.m.) through today. See story on page 10 of the print edition.
• Delight in golden blooms at the Poppy Fields Forever art show, 12–4 p.m. at Artworks Community Gallery (16233 Pine Valley Lane, PMC). The gallery will be filled like an open field of poppies, California’s favorite gold nugget. (Artists’ reception will be March 31 at 5 p.m.)
Saturday, March 24, 2018
• March For Our Lives is occurring this morning in Washington D.C., L.A. and Santa Clarita. See details on page 13 of the print edition.
• Word is out: Saturday School is cool! It’s from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at FMHS, for all K-12 students in El Tejon Unified School District—and so fun it’s called ‘Festi-School.’ Lots of unique, interesting activities are on hand, and attendance helps tremendously to fund your children’s school.
• Get the inside scoop at ‘Coffee with a Cop’ from 9–11 a.m. at PMC’s Condor Lounge. If you have questions about anything, including reckless driving on our mountain roads, ‘snow bunny’ gridlock, how to become a volunteer or anything else, CHP is there to listen and inform.
• Thrill to a ‘Backcountry Safari’ at Wind Wolves Preserve from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Ride in a heated vehicle through Emigdio Canyon, up to reflection pond and lizard cave, then through Echo Canyon with Naturalist Travis Bibee. For more details call 661.858.1115.
• Detoxify your home: Toxic Roundup Household Hazardous Waste drop-off collection event is from 9 a.m to noon at Lebec Transfer Station (300 Landfill Road, Lebec), for safely disposing of automotive fluids, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, household cleaners, paint, pesticides and sharps.
• Clean the Mountain (hmm, do we notice a spring cleaning theme here?) from 12–1:30 p.m., starting at the ‘Y’ split at Cuddy Valley Road and Mil Potrero Highway. (Meet at the dumpster). This is a volunteer-led event to clear trash that has been left on and around our beautiful Mt. Pinos. Dress in layers and closed-toed shoes. Bring gloves; one grocery-sized bag (additional bags will be available); and a safety vest if you have one.
• The Mountain Youth Photo Contest awards ceremony takes place at 5 p.m. at the Frazier Park Branch library (3732 Park Drive, Frazier Park). Come see all 70 competitors’ photographs and join in celebrating our kids’ artistic accomplishments.
Monday, March 26, 2018
• Spring Break begins today for El Tejon Unified, Gorman School and Peak to Peak Mountain Charter School students. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 3.
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
• Start spring out fit as a fiddle: Free health screenings including blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, anemia and body composition are from 2–4 p.m. at the Mountain Communities Family Resource Center (3015 Mt. Pinos Way, FP / 661.245.4303).
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
• What to do with kids on vacay? Commune with nature while doing good at Volunteer Day, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wind Wolves Preserve (16019 Maricopa Hwy., Bakersfield). You will work alongside rangers to save endangered species, remove invasive plants, work in the native nursery, monitor species populations and more. All ages are welcome, a wonderful way to demonstrate community involvement with your kids.
Ongoing and Upcoming
• Lockwood Valley residents are invited to discuss the future of their region at the Ventura County General Plan meeting, 10 a.m.–noon, Saturday, March 31, at the Mount Pinos Ranger Station (34580 Lockwood Valley Rd., FP) to discuss future growth and policy alternatives. Climate change, housing, and economic development are important issues. What are yours?
• Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Community BBQ is Saturday, March 31, 11 a.m. sharp at Frazier Mountain Park. There will be crafts, animals and 88.3 Life-FM will broadcast it all, live. DJs Matt and Aaron will emcee, spin tunes and keep things lively. This year’s theme is ‘Love Your CommUNITY: Unite in love and all will be okay.’ To make this wonderful for the kids, the organizers request we all look for donation boxes at Dollar General, La Sierra restaurant, Frazier Park Market, Don’s Liquor Mart, Midway Market, Mountain View Market and Sue’s Tavern. Please help fill them with candy or small toys for goodie bags. If you would like to donate cash or gift cards, take those to Your T-Shirt Man. Deadline is March 27.
* Easter Champagne Brunch is Sunday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in PMC’s Condor Room. Featuring omelette and carving stations, breakfast and lunch entrees and sides, salads, desserts, special kids’ selections—and of course champagne—price is $39.95; $15.95 for children 4–12; free for children 3 years and younger. Reservations are required, at 661.242.3788.
* PMCPOA’s annual Easter Egg Hunt rolls in on Sunday, April 1 at 2 p.m. in PMC’s Lampkin Park (weather permitting) with much fun, prizes and (natch) the big guy himself—the Easter Bunny—will be there.
• [RESCHEDULED] Speak up about 60-70,000 more neighbors: Tejon Ranch’s Centennial Project goes before the L.A. County Planning Commission for a land-use hearing Wednesday, April 25 at 9 a.m. in Rm. 150 of the County Hall of Records (320 W. Temple St., L.A. 90012). Proposed 19,333 homes and businesses from I-5 along SR-138 would stretch over 19 sq. miles, from Gorman to Neenach. See letter on page 5 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, March 23
•9 a.m. Adult Coloring & Coffee
Saturday, March 24
•9–10 a.m. Mountain Lotus Yoga
Tuesday, March 27
•11:30 a.m. Family Storytime
•5:30 p.m. LEGO-Mania Club
Wednesday, March 28
•3:30 p.m. Chess
•1 p.m. Pinochle & Other Games
Thursday, March 29
•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:
•Qi Gong class 10–10:45 a.m. Frazier Mtn. Park Community Center, FP. Free. Instructor is Mary Miller (661.245.3456)
•Senior Exercise 11 a.m. Frazier Mtn. Park Community Ctr Senior Rm, FP (661.245.1992)
•Frazier Mountain Quilters at Frazier Mtn. Park Senior Center
12:30–4 p.m., FP. All needle crafts welcome. (Laverne 661.248.0487)
•Al-Anon Meetings 6:30–7:30 p.m. Family Res. Ctr mtg room (3015 Mt. Pinos Way), FP (661.245.2557)
•Meals on Wheels Distribution (also Wednesday, Friday) 661.245.1952
Every Tuesday:
•Family Story Time 11:30 a.m. at Frazier Park Library (661.245.1267)
•Canasta, Frazier Mtn. Park Community Ctr Senior Room,1 p.m.
•Girl Scout Troop 3613 Meeting 5:15 p.m. Family Resource Ctr mtg room (3015 Mt. Pinos Way) FP
•Alcoholics Anonymous meeting (men’s stag) 7 p.m. 3143 San Carlos Trail, FP (661.245.1208)
•Women’s AA Meeting 7–8 p.m.Family Resource Ctr mtg room
3015 Mt. Pinos Way) FP (661.245.2557)
Every Wednesday
•Pine Mountain Christian Community Church Women’s Bible Study at the Activity Center,10 a.m. (661.242.1025), Pine Mtn Village
•Al-Anon Meeting 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. In PMC, behind gas station, next to gym.
•Chess: All ages welcome 3:30 p.m. Coach Bill Hopper teaches at Frazier Park Library (661.245.1267)
•MyC3 meeting 2–4 p.m. Family Resource Center meeting room, (3015 Mt. Pinos Way) FP 661.245.2557
•Narcotics Anonymous Meeting 7 p.m. Family Resource Center meeting room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, FP 661.245.2557
• Meals on Wheels distribution (also Mon., Fri.) 661.245.1952
First, Second and Third Wednesday
•Rotary Club meets at 6 p.m. at The Ranch House, Gorman. Call D. Turner 661.245.1882
Second and Fourth Wednesday
•Dept. of Human Services 9–11:30 a.m. Family Resource Ctr, FP.
No appt. needed.
•Senior Sack 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Frazier Mtn. Park Community Center 661.245.3409, FP
Every Thursday
•Cal. Veteran Assistance Foundation at the Family Resource Center, 9–11 a.m.
Call 661.245.4303 to confirm
•Senior Exercise 11 a.m. Frazier Mtn. Park Community Center Senior Room (661.245.1992)
•Personal computer coaching 11:30 a.m. FP Library (245.1267)
•E-Reader help. Call for appt. Frazier Park Library 661.245.1267
•Mexican Train Dominoes, Frazier Mountain Park Community Center Senior Rm. 1 p.m. 661.245.1992
•Alcoholics Anonymous meeting (men’s stag) 7 p.m. 3143 San Carlos Trail, FP (661.245.1208)
Every Friday
•Scrappers Quilt Guild 8 a.m.–2 p.m. in Pool Pavilion at PMC Clubhouse
•AA Meeting is 6–7:30 p.m. Family Resource Center meeting room,
(3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Ste. 102) in Frazier Park
•Meals on Wheels distributed (also Monday and Wednesday) 661.245.1952
Every Saturday
•Noon meditation at Jizo Peace Center, 2012 Pioneer Way, PMC; Good to call to confirm it is on: 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, FP 245.2557
First and Third Saturday
•KYIS Knitting Guild meets at PMC Clubhouse Pool Pavilion 1–4 p.m.
Every Sunday
•Mexican Train Dominoes and Canasta at the Frazier Mountain Park Community Ctr. Senior Room 1 p.m.
•Pine Mtn. Christian Community Church Youth Group, grades 8–12, meets at the Activity Center, 5 p.m. 661.242.1025
•AA meeting 7–8:30 p.m. Family Resource Center meeting room, 3015 Mt Pinos Way, FP
Monthly Events
First Tuesday
•Frazier Park Elementary School PTSO meeting 2:30 p.m. in the staff lounge
•Kern County Search & Rescue
6:30 p.m. Frazier Mountain Park
Community Center, Frazier Park
First Wednesday
•Salvation Army Commodities
11 a.m. Frazier Mtn. Park Community Center (661.245.3995)
•Ukulele jam at FP Library, 5 p.m.
First Thursday
•Boys & Girls Club Board Mtg, 12 noon, Tejon Mountain Village office (661.663.4281)
•AARP potluck meeting 12 noon at the Frazier Mountain Park Community Center
•Pine Mountain Village Merchants Assn. meeting is 5 p.m. in the Condor Room, Pine Mountain Clubhouse. 661.242.2035
•LOW Mutual Water Co. meeting is at 7 p.m., 7025 Cuddy Valley Rd., #F, Lake of the Woods
First Saturday
•VFW & Auxiliary 11 a.m. VFW Post Hall in Frazier Park
Second Monday
•FMHS Booster Club meets at 7 p.m. at Falcon’s Nest in FP
Second Tuesday
•Gorman Elementary School Board 3:30 p.m. at the school
•Lebec County Water District board meets 7 p.m. (2037 Lebec Rd, Lebec)
•Square Dancing at Cuddy Hall, 7 p.m. Call Don and Bethel (661.245.1882)
• Mountain Communities CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) meets 6 p.m. at Caveman Cavey’s
Second Wednesday
•Ridge Route Communities Museum Board Meeting 2 p.m. at the museum, FP
Second Thursday
•Congressman Kevin McCarthy’s Frazier Park mobile staff office hours are 10–11 a.m. at the Family Resource Ctr. (3015 Mt. Pinos Way, FP). For an appointment, call 661.327.3611.
•Congressman Kevin McCarthy’s Pine Mountain Club mobile staff office hours are 11:30-12:30 p.m. at the PMC Pool Pavilion (2524 Beechwood Way). For an appointment, call 661.327.3611.
•Assemblyman Vince Fong’s mobile staff office hours are 3–4 p.m. at the Family Resource Center (3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park)
•Mountain Communities Women in Business (MCWinBiz) meets, 11:30 a.m. at Falcon’s Nest
•State Senator Jean Fuller’s mobile office hours are 3–5 p.m. at the Family Resource Ctr,
3015 Mt. Pinos Way, FP (appt: 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 Condor Academy Building, Lebec (661.248.6247)
Second Friday
•Pine Mountain Town Hall 7–8 p.m. (661.242.3788)
Second Saturday
•Scouts West 4 x 4 Club at Los Pinos, Lebec 10 a.m. (245.3250)
•PMC Clubhouse Task Force meets, 1 p.m., Condor Room
Third Monday
•Pet Food Giveaway 9–11 a.m. at Shelter on the Hill Thrift Store parking lot, 3536 Mt. Pinos Way, FP
Third Tuesday
•Health Insurance Counseling 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Family Resource Ctr. Meeting Rm, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, FP
•South Kern Cemetery District board meeting 5:30 p.m. Arvin Library, Arvin
Third Wednesday
•NEW! Quilting and Crafts, 11 a.m., Frazier Park Library
•El Tejon PTSO meeting 5:30 p.m. Family Resource Center meeting room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, FP
•Shelter on the Hill Board, Tejon Ranch Natural Resource Bldg. 6 p.m. (661.245.5021) Members & guests
Third Thursday
•McCASA meets 4-5:30 p.m. Family Resource Center meeting room downstairs, FP (245.4303)
Third Friday
•PMC Amateur Radio Club meeting, 6:45 p.m. Call for location 661.242.2211
Third Saturday
•Pine Mountain Gardeners meet 4–5:30 p.m., PMC Pool Pavilion (Judy Keim 661.242.0817)
•Men’s Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Pine Mtn Christian Community Church Activity Center, Pine Mountain Village
Third Saturday (Even months only)
•Ham Radio Testing is at 12 noon at the Frazier Park Library
Fourth Monday
•Piñon Pines Water Board 6:30 p.m. Piñon Pines Community Building,
1001 Coldwater Drive.
Fourth Tuesday
•Piñon Pines HOA, 6:30 p.m., 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
Is Your Event Missing? Call 661-245-3794
or email Calendar@MountainEnterprise.com
This is part of the March 23, 2018 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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