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, May 4, 2018, 2018
• Vendor applications for the 36th Annual Pine Mountain Club Lilac Festival (May 19–20) are due today. (Parade applications are due in one week, by May 11.) The Lilac Fest is a tradition of fun to celebrate the coming of spring to Pine Mountain Village. See www.pmclilacfestival.com.
• Open the world of art to your little one at Arts for Preschoolers, at 11 a.m. at the Frazier Park Library. Today’s activity is ‘Landscapes’ with tissue paper. This is a month-long special series presented by Frazier Park FOCUS Central, California Arts Council and Friends of the Library.
Saturday, May 5, 2018
• Are you mystified by Google Drive? Enjoy a free workshop to learn this suite of computer apps, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Frazier Park Library’s computer lab, by Frazier Mountain FOCUS Central and the California Arts Council. Have your Gmail account ready. Reservations: 661.245.1267.
* Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with PMC’s ‘Magnifico Buffet’ from 5–8 p.m. ($15/person) and rockin’ music from the Karson City Rebels band from 7 to 11 p.m at the Condor Lounge in the Pine Mountain clubhouse.
• Pin-Ups On Tour, an old-fashioned USO show in 1940s style and costumes, is at 8 p.m. at Frazier Mountain High School. Veterans get in for free—bring friend! Everone is encouraged to dress in vintage style as part of the fun. Make a big night of it! This fundraiser for our VFW Post 9791 will help local vets. Get your tickets online at m.bpt.me/event/3356715 for a discount off the door price (which is $25).
Sunday, May 6, 2018
* ‘Kurdistan: The Other Iraq’ kicks off the PMC Film Forum from 3–5 p.m. in the clubhouse Condor Room. Filmmakers Bruce Spargo and Jessie Hales will hold a Q&A session following the documentary. Film Forum will be the first Sunday of each month, and it’s free of charge.
Monday, May 7, 2018
• The Ridge Route Museum Book Club meets at 4 p.m. at the museum (3515 Park Dr., FP). This month’s selection is One Second After by William Forstchen, about one man’s struggle to save his family and small town after the U.S. loses a war, sending our nation into the Dark Ages.
Thursday, May 10, 2018
• Representative Kevin McCarthy’s mobile office hours are 10 a.m to 11 a.m. at the Family Resource Center (3015 Mt. Pinos Way) in Frazier Park, and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the pool pavilion (2524 Beechwood Way) in PMC. To reserve a spot with McCarthy’s staff, call 661.327.3611, or just come drop in.
• Assemblyman Vince Fong’s mobile office hours are 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the pool pavilion (2524 Beechwood Way) in PMC, and 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Family Resource Center (3015 Mt. Pinos Way) in Frazier Park. Constituents may speak to Fong’s field representative Tanner Dyrness about community issues, state legislation and state agency services.
Ongoing and Upcoming
* A Meet the Candidates Forum for the PMCPOA Board is Friday, May 11 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Condor Room.
• Vrroom! Deadline to register early for the Ridge Route Run Car Show is Friday, May 11 for the $25 rate; after that it is $40. Registration forms are available at www.ridgerouterun.com. Vendor applications are also due by May 11. The event is May 26 in downtown Frazier Park, with a Memorial Day parade and a massive motorcycle brigade to honor our veterans and those who served and died.
* Mother’s Day Brunch is Sunday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at PMC’s clubhouse. Call 661.242.3788 for prices and reservations.
• Share fun in nature with your kids for Mother’s Day: Wind Wolves’ EcoKidz is Sunday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to noon. Activities vary from bird watching and bird nest building to painting, using oil pastels to create masterpieces in nature, plus reading child-friendly books outdoors—best for ages 4-12. Reserve your space at 661.858.1115 or windwolvespreserve@twc-ca.org.
• If you have facts to share about Tejon Ranch’s Centennial Project, you’ve been given some extra time to prepare them: the deadline to submit public comments for consideration at the L.A. County Planning Commission land-use hearing is extended to Wednesday, May 23. Tejon proposes 19,333 homes and an estimated 10.2 million square feet of commercial / industrial development in 19 square miles from I-5 along SR-138, spanning Gorman to Neenach, which is currently open grasslands. See www.MountainEnterprise.com page 1 for more details.
• Help great kids kick up their heels at FMHS FFA’s Sadie Hawkins Dance at Tejon Ranch (which is donating the space) on Friday, May 25. They are asking the community for loans of: a portable dance flour, tables and chairs, outdoor heaters and white string lights. Loaned items are guaranteed to be returned in original condition. Contact Lee at lbizzini@el-tejon.k12.ca.us or 661.248.0310.
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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, May 4
•9 a.m. Color Me Happy (Coloring & Coffee for Adults)
•11 a.m. Arts for Preschoolers**
•1 p.m. Adult Art Workshop**
Saturday, May 5
•9–10 a.m. Mountain Lotus Yoga
•10 a.m. Science Saturday
•10 a.m.–noon Learn Google Drive** (Reserve at 661.245.1267)
Tuesday, May 8
•11:30 a.m. Family Storytime
•3:30 p.m. LEGO-Mania Club
Wed., May 9
•1 p.m. Pinochle
Thursday, May 10
•Noon–1 p.m. Meditation
•1 p.m.–2 p.m. Tai Chi
•3:30 p.m. Barks & Books
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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 May 4, 2018 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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