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, March 22, 2019
• ‘Mardi Gras’ is the theme for the Frazier Mountain High School Winter Formal tonight 7–11 p.m. at the school. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple (students only), which includes dinner catered by Falcon’s Nest. Tickets are only available on a pre-sale basis.
Saturday, March 23, 2019
• Gather your icky stuff for a Toxic Roundup Household Hazardous Waste drop-off, 9 a.m–noon, at the Lebec Transfer Station. See ad on page 7 for a list of what kinds of waste are accepted.
• For our friends in the western Antelope Valley, Senator Scott Wilk holds mobile office hours for his 21st district constituents 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Leona Valley Community Building (8367 Elizabeth Lake Road, Leona Valley, 93551).
• The PMC Guitar Society meets at noon in the Pine Mountain clubhouse pool pavilion. Electric and acoustic players are welcome to the group, which meets twice a month and will be gearing up to perform at the second annual PMC GuitarFest this summer.
• The Mountain Youth Photo Contest awards ceremony is 5 p.m. at the Frazier Park Branch library (3732 Park Drive, Frazier Park). Come see all the competitors’ photographs and join in celebrating the artistic accomplishments of our Mountain Communities’ kids!
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
• ‘Start Smart’ Teen Driver Education is 5:30 p.m. at Fort Tejon CHP Office (1033 Lebec Road, Lebec). See story on page 8 of the print edition.
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
• Public food distribution of food from Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) is 9–11 a.m. in the downstairs room at the Family Resouce Center (3015 Mt. Pinos Way) and is open to the public. This will take place on the last Wednesday of every month. See story on page 8 of the print edition.
• Friends of the Library’s Used Book Sale begins today, 11 a.m.–6 p.m., for members and those who would like to become members. Come help set up and get first choice of great books (at the Frazier Park Library).
Thursday, March 28, 2019
• Celebrate spring around the corner with a reel and a waltz at the Celtic Jam from 6–9 p.m. in PMC’s Condor Room. Bring your instrument and join the musicians’ circle, or just bring happy ears and enjoy listening to the music. A great St. Patty’s week thing to do!
Ongoing and Upcoming
• Calling high school artists! Representative Kevin McCarthy invites you to compete in this year’s Congressional Art Competition. The submission deadline is Monday, April 15, and you could win three round-trip tickets to Washington, D.C. in June. See story on page 10 of the print edition.
• Bargains on Books: Friends of the Library’s Used Book Sale continues 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday, March 29 and 30, and is open to everyone. Saturday is half-price day, and kids get a free book any day! The deals go down at the Frazier Park Library (3732 Park Drive).
• A tour of Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuge will spotlight the wildflowers and habitats unique to this California Condor sanctuary. Hosted by the California Native Plant Society, it is Saturday, March 30, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. See www.MountainEnterprise.com for a link to more information and directions to Bitter Creek.
• The ever-popular Old Ridge Route 3-hour car tour led by Ridge Route Communities Museum historian Bonnie Kane rolls around again on Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m. Cost is $15, which includes a history map handout. For reservations call 661.245.7747. You don’t want to miss this opportunity.
• A community meeting about the Tecuya Ridge and Cuddy Valley logging projects planned by Los Padres National Forest is Tuesday, April 2, 5–7 p.m. at the Frazier Park Library (3732 Park Drive), hosted by Mountain Neighbors. Bryant Baker, conservation director for Los Padres ForestWatch, will be there to participate in this informational gathering.
• A Easter-themed community dinner is Saturday, April 6, 3–5 p.m. at the Frazier Mountain Park Community Center. It is free to all.
• A Spring Craft Boutique is Sunday, April 7, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at the VFW Hall Post 9791 (612 Canada Tr, Frazier Park).
• A Pine Mountain Club Job Fair will be Saturday, April 13, 2–4 p.m. in the PMC clubhouse Condor Room. Multiple local businesses will be there, and applications will be available. Bring your polished resume!
Frazier Park Library
Hours: Tue., Wed., Thur. 11-7; Fri.-Sat. 9-5
3732 Park Drive, FP— 661-245-1267
Through April 13
IN-N-OUT COVER TO COVER
Kids, read 5 books for a free burger!
Friday, March 22
•9 a.m. Color Me Happy (Coffee & coloring for adults)
Saturday, March 23
•9 a.m. Yoga
•10 a.m. Science Saturday
•5 p.m. Mountain Youth Photo Contest Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, Mar. 26
•11:30 a.m. Storytime
•3:30 p.m. LEGO-Mania Club
Wed., March 27
•11 a.m.–6 p.m. Friends of the Library Book Sale: members pre-sale day
•3:30 p.m. Chess Club
Thursday, March 28
•11 a.m.–6 p.m. Friends of the Library Book Sale: Everyone welcome
•3:30 p.m. Barks ‘n 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
10 a.m.–3 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)
•Square Dancing at Cuddy Hall, 7 p.m. Call Don and Bethel (661.245.1882)
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
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
•Mountain Girls 2:30-4:30 p.m. in Pine Mountain Club; please RSVP (call or text) to 661.808.7959 for location and details.
Every Thursday
•Senior Exercise 11 a.m. Frazier Mtn. Park Community Center Senior Room (661.245.1992)
•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
•Park Run for Fun 8 a.m., from Frazier Mountain Park parking lot; leashed pets welcome
•Noon meditation and a brief dharma talk at Jizo Peace Center (2012 Pioneer
Way, PMC); call for information, and 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.
•Writers’ Workshop, 1-4, Frazier Park Library.
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, 5-6:30 p.m., meets at the Activity Center (log cabin), 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 (805.727.6808)
•Ukulele jam at FP Library, 5 p.m.
First 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 mirror Kevin McCarthy’s above: 10–11 a.m. in Frazier Park, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in PMC.
•Mountain Communities Women in Business (MCWinBiz) meets, 11:30 a.m. at Falcon’s Nest
•AARP potluck meeting 11:45 a.m. at the Frazier Mountain Park Community Center
•Boys & Girls Club Board Mtg, 12 noon, Tejon Mountain Village office (661.663.4281)
•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 6 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)
• 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
•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 6:30 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 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
•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 (661.245.4303)
•ArtFlix at Artworks, free film series, 6:30 p.m. at Artworks Community Gallery, PMV 661.858.3130
Third Friday
•PMC Amateur Radio Club meeting, 6:45 p.m. Call for location 661.242.2211
Third Saturday
•Men’s Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Pine Mtn Christian Community Church Activity Center, Pine Mountain Village
•Pine Mountain Gardeners meet 4–5:30 p.m., PMC Pool Pavilion (Judy Keim 661.242.0817)
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 9 a.m. 3534 Mt. Pinos Way, FP
Last Thursday of the month
•Painting with Pam and Friends, 6 p.m. at Artworks Community Gallery, PMV, $30/person. Refreshments served. Call for reservations: 661.245.3444
Is Your Event Missing? Call 661-245-3794
or email Calendar@MountainEnterprise.com
This is part of the March 22, 2019 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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