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, December 28, 2018
* Warm up for New Year’s Eve at PMC Acoustic Friday, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Condor Lounge. This evening features cool cats The Handymen featuring Rich Herman on guitar, Larry Handy on drums and guests sitting in. It is free, and tips are encouraged and appreciated.
Saturday, December 29, 2018
• Parent-and-child outdoor fun at Wind Wolves’ EcoKidz vary from bird watching and bird nest building to painting or using oil pastels to create masterpieces in nature, plus reading child-friendly books outdoors. It’s from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and is best for ages 4-12. Space fills up for this free program, so reserve your spots using the link at www.MountainEnterprise.com.
Sunday, December 30, 2018
• Today is your last day to enjoy the offerings of artisans at the Craft Flaire at Artworks Community Gallery (16233 Pine Valley Lane, Pine Mountain Village), open noon to 4 p.m.
NEW YEAR’S EVE — Monday, December 31, 2018
• Enjoy a free New Year’s Eve party at the Frazier Mountain Moose Lodge, 6 p.m. until…? Sandwiches, cold cuts and potato salad will be served, and you may bring a potluck dish if you like. Everyone is welcome (6941 Lockwood Valley Road). See ad on page 2 of the print edition.
• New Year’s Eve kicks off early at La Sierra Mexican Restaurant (3500 Mt. Pinos Way, FP) beginning at 6 p.m., featuring a special dinner menu, live music by Walt and Pam Ryba and the Time Square New Year’s Eve Ball-drop at midnight Eastern time / 9 p.m. Frazier Park time! See ad on page 10 of the print edition.
• New Year’s Eve fun at Sue’s Tavern begins at 9 p.m. with live music provided by On Tap. The festivities will include food, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight.
* An Old Hollywood New Year’s Eve Bash is 6 p.m–12:30 a.m. in the Pine Mountain Club clubhouse. Dinner is already sold out, but you can enjoy appetizers and midnight champagne for $15, or just come for drinks and dancing. Call 661.242.3788 for details and to check on cancellations.
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
• Take the Polar Bear Plunge 11 a.m. at McMurtrey Aquatic Center (1325 Q St., Bakersfield), swim 25 yards and get a steaming cup of cocoa. This traditional New Year’s Day plunge is $5 (and includes slides for swimmers 48” and taller), and swimsuits only are to be worn.
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
• Commodities food staples are distributed at Frazier Mountain Park Community Center, 11 a.m. (line begins forming around 10:30). Commodities takes place the first Wednesday of the month. See article on page 13 of our December 21 issue for more details and how to qualify.
Ongoing and Upcoming
• The Christmas Light Show in Pine Mountain Village happens nightly, with a 20-minute spectacle of lights and music from 6–10 p.m., throughout December. Be sure to stroll through the Enchanted Christmas Forest as well, near the gazebo.
• The Annual Craft Flaire at Artworks Community Gallery continues through Sunday, Dec. 30. The gallery (16233 Pine Valley Lane, Pine Mountain Village) is open Friday–Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
• Holiday Lights at California Living Museum (CALM) is a dazzling show that runs nightly through Saturday, Jan. 5, 5:30–9 p.m. (10500 Alfred Harrell Highway, Bakersfield; 661.872.2256). Tickets are $6–12; children under three are free. Free train rides on the Candy Cane Express railroad, carousel rides and a concession stand operated by Teen Challenge will complete a memorable night out for the whole family.
• Bring a friend to celebrate the new year: AARP’s potluck luncheon is Thursday, Jan. 3 at 11:45 in the Senior Room of the Frazier Mountain Park Community Center. Bring your favorite dish and your table service. The speaker will be Pine Mountain resident Paul Edwards, to discuss story-telling. All seniors are invited; it is not required to be a member of AARP. If you don’t bring a dish or dessert, there is a $5 fee.
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Frazier Park Library
Hours: Tue., Wed., Thur. 11-7; Fri.-Sat. 9-5
3732 Park Drive, FP— 661-245-1267
Dec. 28–Jan. 1
THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY, and will reopen Wednesday, Jan. 2.
Wed., Jan. 3
•11 a.m. Quilting & Crafts
•3:30 p.m. Chess Club
Thursday, Jan. 4
•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 December 28, 2018 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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