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, April 6, 2018
• Kids, c’mon and get your free books—it is Family Day at the Friends of the Library’s Used Book Sale! Every child receives a free book at the sale today, which runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Frazier Park Library.
• Enjoy a dinner theater date with friends. Mountain Theater Alliance presents ‘Blithe Spirit,’ Noel Coward’s dry comedy, with a buffet at PMC’s Condor Room. Dinner is at 6 p.m., curtain is at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 (reservations: 661.242.3788). All are welcome to this fun event.
Saturday, April 7, 2018
• Last chance for Saturday School! It’s from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for all K-12 students in the El Tejon Unified School District. This educational and fun ‘Festi-School’ meets at Frazier Mountain High School. Attendance helps fund your children’s school. See bus schedule on page 16 of the print edition.
• Such a deal! Everything is half price on this final day of the Friends of the Library’s Used Book Sale, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Frazier Park Library. Enrich your home bookshelves while supporting this institution that is so very precious to our community.
• Frontier Army Days is 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at Fort Tejon State Historic Park [4201 Fort Tejon Rd, Lebec]. Travel back in time to experience daily life for dragoon soldiers and civilians in the 1850s. Entry is $5 for adults, $3 for kids 7–17; six and under free. Bring a picnic lunch!
• Supper and Spirits for Saturday: Mountain Theater Alliance’s dinner theater production of Noel Coward’s ‘Blithe Spirit,’ a farcical comedy about ghosts, continues. The evening begins with an old-fashioned English-style dinner at 6 p.m., with curtain at 7 p.m. in PMC’s Condor Room. All are welcome. Tickets are $30; call 661.242.3788 for reservations.
Sunday, April 8, 2018
• Help make Fiesta Days great! You are invited to come be part of this year’s event at a planning meeting at 5 p.m. at Caveman Cavey’s Pizza. Your ideas, creativity and energy will help make this 51st annual summer celebration the best yet.
Monday, April 9, 2018
* Today is the deadline to submit PMCPOA Board Member candidacy letters. See item on page 9 of the print edition.
• Senior Stretching is 11–11:45 a.m. at Frazier Mountain Park Community Center. Some stretches are done sitting in a chair, some standing, and you do only what you are able to do comfortably. The teacher is 93 so, clearly, stretching does a body good!
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
• Free tips for raising kids! The Parent Empowerment Series is 10–11:30 a.m. at the FRC meeting room See story on page 12.
• Girl Power Rocks: Mountain Girls, a new club for girls grades 4-8, meets 2:30–4:30 p.m. in PMC—all girls welcome. Each session is unique. Today is health basics (such as the Heimlich maneuver and CPR from Dr. Thoene): things you need to know when home alone with a younger sibling who chokes, falls or gets cut. RSVP to get location at 661.808.7959 (text or call).
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
• Youth rising: MyC3 meets 2–4 p.m. at the Family Resource Center (3015 Mt. Pinos Way, FP). MyC3 is a coalition of local youth, grades 7-12. Help plan projects, learn new skills, give presentations and fundraisers to go to state Youth Leadership conferences.
• Ukulele Fever is sweeping the mountain! Be part of the fun at 5 p.m. at the Frazier Park Library. No matter your age or skill level, bring your instrument and join in. (It’s usually the first Wednesday, but due to a scheduling issue it is on the second Wednesday for this month only.)
Thursday, April 12, 2018
• Deadline to comment on ETUSD’s proposed increase to school facilities fees on all new construction is today, prior to their board meeting at 6:30 p.m. For more info, contact Superintendent Wallace at 661.248.6247. See notice on page 6 of the print edition.
• Satirical ‘Blithe Spirit’ dinner theater continues at PMC’s Condor Room. See April 7 for details.
Ongoing and Upcoming
• Calling high school artists! Kevin McCarthy invites you to compete in this year’s Congressional Art Competition. The submission deadline is Friday, April 13, and you could win a trip to the exhibit opening in D.C. More info at KevinMcCarthy.House.gov/services/art-competition. Field representative Cole Karr is offering to pick up your work during his office hours Thursday, April 12, 10–11 a.m. at the Family Resource Center in FP.
• Are you and your home prepared for a wildfire? On Saturday, April 14 at 10 a.m. in PMC’s Condor Room, Kern County Fire Department and U.S. Forest Service personnel will discuss preparedness tips and answer questions on clearances and ways to protect yourself and your home.
• Submit your comments on two important Forest Service projects—in Cuddy Valley and Tecuya Ridge by April 19. See details, pg. 9 of the print edition.
• Your comments invited on Tejon Ranch’s Centennial Project, proposing 19,333 homes and 8 million sf of commercial development across 19 sq. mi. from I-5 along SR-138, Gorman to Neenach, now open grasslands. See www.MountainEnterprise.com and page 9.
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Frazier Park Library
Hours: Tue., Wed., Thur. 11-7; Fri.-Sat. 9-5
3732 Park Drive, FP— 661-245-1267
Fri., April 6
•9 a.m. Adult Coloring
•9 a.m.–5 p.m. Friends of the Library BOOK SALE (See left for details)
Sat., April 7
•9 a.m.–4 p.m. Friends of the Library BOOK SALE (See left for details)
Tues., April 10
•11:30 a.m. Family Storytime
•5:30 p.m. LEGO-Mania Club
Wed., April 11
•1 p.m. Pinochle
•5 p.m. Ukulele Jam
Thurs., April 12
•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 April 6, 2018 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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