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 18, 2018, 2018
• ‘Painting with Nature’ using twigs and leaves is today’s Arts for Preschoolers activity, 11 a.m. at the Frazier Park Library (3732 Park Dr., FP). This series throughout May is sponsored by Frazier Park Focus Central, California Arts Council and Friends of the Library.
* Comedy Night with Chris Cope is 7–8:30 p.m. at Pine Mountain Club’s Condor Room. Reserve your $10 ticket at 661.242.3788. Following the comedy, you can enjoy Acoustic Friday music with Zach Blue and Asher Nicholson in the Condor Lounge; no charge, but tips are appreciated!
Saturday, May 19, 2018
• The 36th Annual Lilac Festival is today and tomorrow, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Skydivers start the parade today at 11 a.m. sharp! Fun, food, crafts booth and community. Free admission and parking. See the schedule on pages 10-11 of the May issue of The New Mountain Pioneer.
• Science Saturday explores the yummy question: What makes cookie dough different from cookies? What makes cookies ‘crispy’ or ‘chewy’? Professor Cliff Brunk assures us, ‘Of course we will bake some cookies.’ The fun happens at 10 a.m. at the library (3732 Park Dr., FP).
• Help the AARP do its good work! Come to their fundraiser at Name Your Price Thrift Store, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (628 Alhambra Trail, FP). Donate goods that day also if you like. All proceeds today benefit AARP‘s scholarship program for FMHS grads.
• Today is the last day to reserve a ‘Congratulations Graduate!’ display ad for your favorite 8th-grade and 12th-grade graduates to show how proud you are of them in the Salute to Graduates Keepsake Edition of The New Mountain Pioneer June issue. Call 661.245.3794.
Sunday, May 20, 2018
• The 36th Annual Lilac Festival continues in Pine Mountain Village today, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Fun, food, music, craft vendors and entertainment all day long. Admission and parking are free. See the official Lilac Festival entertainment schedule in the May issue of The New Mountain Pioneer.
Monday, May 21, 2018
• Senior Stretching is 11–11:45 a.m. at Frazier Mountain Park Community Center (3801 Park Drive). Some stretches are done sitting in a chair, some standing, and you do only what you are able to do comfortably. Come try it out, because at any age, stretching does a body good!
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
• Today is the deadline to submit comments on Tejon Ranch’s Centennial Project plan for consideration by the L.A. County Planning Commission land-use hearing June 6. 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 page 3 and www.MountainEnterprise.com for more details.
• Public hearing about Antelope Valley groundwater storage agreements and carry over water is 10 a.m. at Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency (6450 West Avenue N., Palmdale 93551), where public comment will be considered. Advance comments may be submitted to Watermaster Administrator, P.O. Box 3025, Quartz Hill, CA 93586 or info@avwatermaster.net.
• Senior Sack provides healthy food staples from 10 a.m.–noon at Frazier Mountain Park Community Center (3801 Park Drive). Eligible recipients (with an annual income below $15,000) register once for $2, then twice a month may pick up a sack of fresh fruits and veggies, bread, boxed staples and canned food. Find out more about this program of the Golden Empire Gleaners at www.goldenempiregleaners.com/senior-sack.
Ongoing and Upcoming
• Spring Carnival at El Tejon School is Thursday, May 24. Open House is 5–5:30 p.m., to meet teachers, see students’ classrooms and celebrate their schoolwork. The Spring Carnival is 5:30–7 p.m. It’s a blast. Come support the students! All funds raised go to student activities.
• The annual Veteran’s Rally is Thursday, May 24 at 11:30 a.m. in the FMHS gym. Organized by students in the AP history class, this year’s event will include a tree-planting ceremony with the veterans.
* ‘Bob’s Outrageous Vegas Variety Night’ is Friday, May 25, 7–11 p.m. at PMC’s clubhouse. This Memorial Day program to honor our veterans and active military is a fundraiser benefiting the Pine Mountain Health Center, which doesn’t charge military or first responders for treatment.
• Gather your icky stuff: a Toxic Roundup Household Hazardous Waste drop-off collection is Saturday, May 26, 9 a.m–noon at Lebec Transfer Station (300 Landfill Road), for safely disposing of automotive fluids, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, household cleaners, paint, pesticides and sharps.
• Pay tribute to our nation’s heros: Bakersfield National Cemetery invites the public to attend a ceremony Saturday, May 26 at 9 a.m. honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. This event will include guest speakers, presentation of the colors, the national anthem, playing of taps and a rifle salute. Family members of those interred at the cemetery will be given priority in placing American flags at grave sites from 7–8:30 a.m. After the ceremony, volunteers will place the remaining flags on each headstone.
• The Wizard of Oz opens on May 27 for a 1 p.m. matinee at Pine Mountain clubhouse. Reserve tickets at 661.243.8022 or 242.3788. Tickets are $7. Encore performance is on June 3 at 1 p.m. See ad on page 2 for more information.
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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 18
•9 a.m. Color Me Happy (Coloring & Coffee for Adults)
•11 a.m. Arts for Preschoolers**
•1 p.m. Adult Art Workshop**
Saturday, May 19
•9–10 a.m. Mountain Lotus Yoga
•10 a.m. Science Saturday
•11 a.m. Michi’s Magic Bookshelf
Tuesday, May 22
•11:30 a.m. Family Storytime
•3:30 p.m. LEGO-Mania Club
Wed., May 23
•1 p.m. Pinochle and other games
Thursday, May 24
•Noon–1 p.m. Meditation
•1 p.m.–2 p.m. Tai Chi
•3:30 p.m. Barks & Books
** SPECIAL offerings this month, presented by Frazier Park Focus Central & CA Arts Council
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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 18, 2018 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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