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, September 21, 2018
• An Evening of One Acts, presented by Leeway Studios, is 7 p.m. at Basecamp Cafe (16311 Askin Dr., Pine Mountain Village). Featured are one-act plays by local writers, performed by local actors. Admission is $5; call 661.242.2709 for reservations. These will also be performed at Saturday’s Autumn Equinox Art Experience (see item below) at 5 p.m., for a $5 admission. Refreshments will be served both evenings.
Saturday, September 22, 2018
• ‘Walk with Whitney’: Join Kern Co. District 2 Supervisor candidate Whitney Weddell 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. as she gets to know Frazier Park. All are invited to meet at Frazier Mt. Park (3801 Park Dr.) and then walk the neighborhood with Weddell as she meets residents and discusses issues.
• Dump your icky stuff at Toxic Roundup Household Hazardous Waste drop-off, 9 a.m–noon, Lebec Transfer Station (300 Landfill Road).
• A Poker Run fundraiser for Moose Lodge #2364 and a local charity is 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Register at 9 a.m. ($25, $10 for each added rider), leave at 11 a.m. Motorcycles, cars and trucks may enter. A barbecue dinner and ‘Elvis’ entertainment is included. (6941 Lockwood Valley Rd., 661.245.1630).
• Autumn Equinox Art Experience is 1–11 p.m. at Camp St. Nicholas (11770 Frontier Road, FP—turn in from the Mil Potrero ‘Y’ parking lot). Celebrate art, music, poetry, food, theater, drum circles, speakers, a paint war and a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. The afternoon is family-friendly; evening is more adult. Entry is $5, or free if you register to vote. Free admission for youth 18 and under. See story on page 10.
• Artist Karyl Newman gives a talk about her exhibit ‘Selections from the Waste Wunderkammer’ 6 p.m. at the Antelope Valley Conservancy (42105 50th St., Quartz Hill; 661.943.9000). Her art explores the role of trash in our environment and our eco-relationship with the Mojave Desert.
Monday, September 24, 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, September 26, 2018
• Senior Sack provides weekly food staples from 10 a.m. to noon at Frazier Mountain Park Community Center. Eligible recipients (with an annual income below $15,000) register once for $2, then may pick up a sack of fresh fruits and veggies, bread, boxed staples and canned food twice a month. Find out more about this program of the Golden Empire Gleaners at www.goldenempiregleaners.com/senior-sack.
Thursday, September 27, 2018
• Painting with Pam and Friends is 6 p.m. at Artworks Community Gallery (16233 Pine Valley Lane, Pine Mountain Village). This is a fun way to tap into your creative side while enjoying social time with others doing the same. Today’s theme is fall painting—leaves, pumpkins, pumpkin-spice lattés, what’s your pleasure? The class fee is $30, plus a $5 donation for wine and snacks.
Ongoing and Upcoming
• Enjoy helping a child learn to read: Be a volunteer reading tutor at Frazier Park School. Just one hour a week can make a massive difference for the future of a young person. Call 661.245.3312 to sign up, right now, today! You will be so glad you did.
• Frazier Mountain High School Homecoming is Friday, Sept. 28. The theme is ‘Travel the World,’ with the parade floats at 6:30 p.m., and the game at 7 p.m. The king and queen will be crowned at halftime. The homecoming dance—‘Night in Paris’—is at 8 p.m. See page 16.
• Mountain Neighbor Event in the Park is Saturday, Sept. 29, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at Frazier Mountain Park Community Center. Bring a side dish to share at the potluck lunch, and enjoy the many planned family-friendly activities, including making elderberry ice cream and yucca paint brushes. This event is free and open to all (until the room hits maximum capacity). See ad page 10 for more details and RSVP information.
• PMC Performing Arts Group premieres ‘Pinocchio: The Musical,’ Saturday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m. in the PMC Condor Room. Tickets are just $8, but are limited. Call 661.243.8022 or 661.242.3788 to reserve seats for this or future performances. See story and ad page 10 for dates.
• Shelter on the Hill’s 15th Annual Wine and Cheese Fundraiser is Saturday, Sept. 29, 3–6 p.m. at a new location this year: Tejon Ranch Equestrian Center (1401 Crane Canyon Road, Lebec). Pre-sale tickets are $30 at the SOTH Thrift Store and Frazier Mountain Real Estate in Frazier Park, or $35 at the gate. Visit shelteronthehill.org/events.html for details and directions.
• Rideshare Week begins Monday, Oct. 1 and lasts through Friday, Oct. 5. Participate by taking alternate transportation to school, work or play. For more information and inspiration, visit commutekern.org/for-everyone/events or call 661.832.RIDE (7433).
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Frazier Park Library
Hours: Tue., Wed., Thur. 11-7; Fri.-Sat. 9-5
3732 Park Drive, FP— 661-245-1267
One Book Project runs Sept.–Oct.: Incarceration Nations by Baz Dreisinger
Friday, Sept. 21
•9 a.m. Color Me Happy (Coffee and coloring for adults)
Saturday, Sept. 22
•9 a.m. Yoga
•10 a.m. Michi’s Magic Bookshelf
•2 p.m. Saturday Matinee
Tuesday, Sept. 25
•11:30 a.m. Storytime
•3:30 p.m. LEGO-Mania Club
Wed., Sept. 26
•11 a.m. Quilting & Crafts
•3:30 p.m. Chess Club
Thursday, Sept. 27
•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 September 21, 2018 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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