Ongoing and Upcoming
•Coat Drive will warm our mountain citizens in need. Bring clean, gently-used coats, hats, gloves and blankets to State Farm Insurance (3015 Mt. Pinos Way, #202, Frazier Park) and Pine Mountain Realty (16206 Pine Valley Lane, Pine Mountain Village), Nov. 1–Dec. 3.
•Friends of the Library Book Sale is November 6-–9: Wed., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (member set-up and pre-sale); Thurs., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (half price). Visit 3732 Park Dr., Frazier Park and honor your inner bookworm!
•Toys for Tots Program application deadline is December 2 at the Family Resource Center. Toy donation deadline is December 15; all toys stay local. Call 245-4303 for more details.
•Calling young photographers ages 6-18 to the Mountain Youth Photo Contest, sponsored by Mel and Kathy Weinstein. Win $100.
•Ridge Route Museum Annual Raffle winners to be chosen Sat., Dec. 7 at the Festival of Lights Holiday Faire, downtown Frazier Park. Two hand-knit afghans by Hanni Mosig will be raffled; tickets are available at the Ridge Route Museum for $1/each or 6/$5. Contact: 661-245-7747 or rrchs@frazmtn.com
• Outside the Box Film Festival, Fox Theater (2001 “H” St., Bakersfield) Nov. 8–10 shows 44 films. All-day passes, $20; evenings, $15 (bakersfieldfilmfest.com).
•“Lend Me a Tenor” is an award-winning, door-slamming farce presented by the Mountain Theater Alliance on Nov. 14, 15, 17, 21, and 22 at the PMC Condor Room (2425 Beechwood Way, PMC). Fantastico! Dinner theater is $30/person, or attend the play-only matinee on Nov. 17 for $15/person. Tickets available at the PMC office. For more info call 242-6904.
Friday, Nov. 1
•Attend the Grand Re-Opening (12–4 p.m.) of Thriftique (16241 Askin Dr., Pine Mtn Village) and enter to win a $100 prize at 3 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 2
•Fort Tejon’s Frontier Army Days Living History features Dragoons, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Costumed guides of U.S. Army in 1850s; see blacksmith shop, carpentry, open-hearth cooking, candle-making and more, with displays of army barracks and artillery drills (I-5, exit Fort Tejon, about 5 miles north of Frazier Park).
•Debbie, the yarn truck will be coming ‘round the mountain to The Coffee Cantina (3011 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park), 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Pick up a basic loom or knitting tools from Chatterpillar (3008 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park) and join the knitting guild folks and see what all the buzz is about.
•“The Wild West at the Tejon Corral” showcases the amazing talents of nationally acclaimed cowboy performers Joey Dillon and Will Roberts, 4 p.m. (gates open at 3 p.m.) at Tejon Ranch Equestrian Center (1401 Crane Canyon Rd., Lebec). Witness trick six-gun handling, trick roping, music and comedy; $12 adults, $7 ages 4–11. Door prizes for best-dressed-in-the-old-West attire.
•“Feral Pigs: What, Where, and Why We Should Care” will be presented by Jocelyn Christie with Tejon Ranch Conservancy at 7 p.m. hosted by the Condor Group of the Sierra Club. A dessert social kicks off the event at 6:30 p.m. at the Pool Pavilion, PMC (2524 Beechwood Way, PMC). All are welcome. Call 242-0432 for more details.
Sunday, Nov. 3
•Join in the Green Dragon Farm harvest festival potluck at 1-3 p.m. Eat and celebrate with friends and neighbors, 1-3 p.m. at the Frazier Park Library (3732 Park Dr.). Win an organic, free-range turkey; tickets are 3 for $10. Proceeds benefit Green Dragon’s 2014 student scholarship fund.
Wednesday, Nov. 6
• Toddler Tour, Tale, and Turkey with Mommy & Me at the Frazier Park Library (3732 Park Dr., Frazier Park), 11 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 7
•AARP celebrates Thanksgiving, 12 p.m. and will provide the turkey; please bring side dishes and your table setting. Guest speaker is LeeAnn Morgan of Kern County Aging and Adult Services. Bring friends.
•Meet Ginger Snap, therapy dog for 2nd-grade readers, and Donna Marie for tail-waggin’ tutoring at the Frazier Park Library , 3:30 p.m. Call for an appointment first (245-1267).
Friday, Nov. 8
•It’s Novelist Writing Month. If you’re a budding writer or a pro, use a library computer or your own to come hash it out, 2–5 p.m. in the FP Library’s large meeting room (3732 Park Dr., Frazier Park).
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At the Frazier Park Public Library
Sunday, Nov. 3
•1-3 p.m. Join in the Green Dragon Farm harvest festival potluck at 1-3 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 6
11 a.m. Toddler Tour, Tale, and Turkey with Mommy & Me
Thursday, Nov. 7
•3:30 p.m. Meet Ginger Snap, therapy dog for 2nd-grade readers. Call for an appointment first (245-1267).
Friday, Nov. 8
•2-5 p.m. It’s Novelist Writing Month. If you’re a budding writer or a pro, use a library computer or your own to come hash it out.
Library hours: Tue., Wed., Thur. 11-7; Sat. 9-5
3732 Park Drive, FP— 661-245-1267
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REGULAR WEEKLY EVENTS
Every Monday:
•White Sage Lace Guild, Bobbin lace & tatting 9-3 Liz 242-0619
•Meals on Wheels Distribution (also Wed., Fri.) 245-1952
•Senior Exercise 11 a.m. Frazier Park Community Center 245-1992
•Frazier Mountain Quilters, Frazier Park Senior Center, 12:30-4 p.m. Pam 331-1837
•Florence Cuddy Farm volunteer day is 1-4 p.m. at Cuddy Hall
•Christmas Community Choir all ages 5:15-6 p.m. at the Vineyard Church. More info 242-2321
•Al-Anon Meetings 6:30-7:30 p.m. Healthy Start Meeting room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park 245-2557
Every Tuesday:
•Family Story Time 11:30 a.m. Frazier Park Library 245-1267
•Canasta, Frazier Park Community Center Senior Room 1 p.m.
•Kern County Search & Rescue 7 p.m. Frazier Park Community Building.
Every Wednesday:
•Pine Mountain Christian Community Church Women’s Bible Study 10 a.m. 242-1025
•OK Farm volunteer day 10-12 noon 3433 Los Padres Dr., FP
•Florence Cuddy Farm volunteer day is 1-4 p.m. at Cuddy Hall
•Chess: All ages welcome 3:30 p.m. Coach Bill Hopper to teach at Frazier Park Library 245-1267
•CrossTrainers at Frazier Mountain Community Center 6:30-8 p.m. 3rd-7th graders (girls 3rd-9th) Coach Rose 248-2004
Every Thursday:
•Scrappers Club 8-2 Pool Pavilion at PMC Clubhouse
•Paralegal at Family Resource Center 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, 245-4303
•Senior Exercise 11 a.m. Frazier Park Community Center 245-1992
•Personal computer coaching 11:30 a.m. Frazier Park Library, 245-1267
•E-Reader help. Call for appt. Frazier Park Library 245-1267
•Mexican Train Domino, Frazier Mountain Park Community Center Senior Rm. 1 p.m. 245-1992
•Awana-All children welcome ages 3 yrs.-6th grade 6 p.m. at Pine Mtn. Christian Community Church
Every Friday:
•AA Meeting is 6-7:30 p.m. Healthy Start meeting room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Ste. 102, Frazier Park
Every Saturday:
•Yard Sale Show, Channel 14 Cable show at 7 a.m. 245-2688
•Reading of the Greek drama 5-6:30 p.m. Frazier Park Library
•Bingo 7-9 p.m. VFW Hall, 612 Canada Trail, FP 245-3273
Every Sunday:
•Strolls with the Sierra Club. Meet at PMC Clubhouse parking lot 8-9:30 a.m. 242-0432
•Mexican Train Domino and Canasta at the Frazier Park Community Center Senior Room 1 p.m.
•Youth Group (7th -12th grades) at Pine Mountain Christian Community Church, 5-7 p.m. 242-1025
REGULAR BI-WEEKLY EVENTS
1st & 3rd Thurs: Crochet 4 p.m. Frazier Park Library 245-1267
2nd & 4th Wed: Dept. of Human Services 9:30-11:30 a.m. Family Resource Center. No appt. needed.
•Senior Sack 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Frazier Park Community Center 245-3409
2nd & 4th Sat: Veterans Support Group 7 p.m. near Midway Market upstairs in LOW 245-4269
REGULAR MONTHLY EVENTS
First Mon: Pine Mountain Village Merchants 9 a.m. Mil Potrero
Mutual Water Company 242-4022
First Wed: Salvation Army Commodities Distribution 10:30 a.m. Frazier Park Community Center 245-3995
First Thu: Boys & Girls Club board meeting,12 noon, Tejon Mountain Village office 661-663-4281
•LOW Mutual Water Co meeting is 7 p.m. at Cuddy Hall
First Fri: Red Hat Society Frazier Mountain Mommas 9 a.m.
Call Kay for place 245-2673
•Drum & Sound Circle
6:30-8:30 p.m. PowWow Lodge,
2400 Ironwood Dr., PMC 242-1779
First Sat: VFW & Ladies Auxiliary 11 a.m. VFW Post Hall
•KYIS Knitting Guild meet at PMC Clubhouse Pool Pavilion 1-4 p.m.
•Sierra Club Condor Group
6:30 p.m. Pool Pavilion, PMC
Clubhouse 242-0423
Second Tues: Gorman School Board 3:30 p.m. at the school
•Lebec County Water District board meeting, 7 p.m.
2037 Lebec Road, Lebec
Second Wed: Ridge Route
Communities Museum board
meeting 6 p.m. at the museum
Second Thu: Assemblywoman Shannon Grove’s mobile office hours 10-11 a.m. Family Resource Center, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, FP Appt. Javier at 661-395-2995.
•Congressman Kevin McCarthy’s mobile office hours are 10-11 a.m. at the Family Resource Center, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park. For an appointment call Vince at 661-327-3611
•South West Health Care District meeting 6 p.m. Frazier Mountain Community Health Center
•Pinon Pines Water Board 6:30 p.m. Firehouse
•Frazier Park Public Utility District board meeting 6 p.m. at office.
•ETUSD School Board 7 p.m.
Frazier Mountain High School
campus in the Continuation
Room 248-6247
Second Fri: Pine Mountain Town Hall 7 p.m. Info call 242-3788
Second Sat: Scouts West 4 x 4 Club at Caveman Cavey’s 10 a.m. 245-3250
•Warped Yarns Spinning and Weaving Guild in Pinon Pines.
Call Holly at 245-2489 or
Mary 242-7005 for location.
•Pine Mountain Christian Community Church Ladies Potluck Brunch. Call Linda Rivette at 242-1618 for details and location.
Third Mon: Mobile Medical
Clinic. Free. 15011 Lockwood
Valley Road. Chico Larson at Sheriff’s maintenance yard
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Third Tues: South Kern Cemetery District board meeting 5:30 p.m. Arvin Library,
Third Wed: Shelter on the Hill board, Tejon Ranch Natural Resource Bldg. 6 p.m. 245-5021 Members & guests
•AARP Board meeting 9:30 a.m. Frazier Park Senior Center. Shirley 245-1782
Third Thu: McCASA Meeting 5 p.m. Family Resource Center meeting room downstairs. For more info call 245-4303
Pine Mountain Gardeners meeting 7 p.m. in the PMC Pool Pavilion. For more info call Erik Sluyter 242-6960
This is part of the November 1, 2013 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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