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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Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019
• The Kern County Cancer Run/Walk 2019 is 7:30–11 a.m. at Yokuts Park (4200 Empire Dr., Bakersfield). Kids 3–11 have their own jog-a-thon (sign up by Oct. 10). There will be many vendors, live music, kids’ activities, bounce houses and more. See KernCountyCancerRun.org for registration, information and jog-a-thon sponsor sheets. Survivors always run/walk for free!
• Free Disposal Day: Residents of unincorporated areas in the Antelope Valley south of Avenue A may dispose of up to one ton of trash for free Saturday, Oct. 12, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Lancaster Landfill, 600 East Ave. F. Bring proof of residency. Get more details at 661.947.7197.
• Want to learn to make ice cream in a bag? Come to Science Saturday with Dr. Brunk, 10 a.m. at Frazier Park Library.
• The ever-popular Old Ridge Route Driving Tour led by Ridge Route Communities Museum historian Bonnie Kane rolls around again at 10 a.m. (and lasts about three hours). Cost is $15, which includes a history map handout. For reservations (or wait list if it has booked up) call 661.245.7747. You don’t want to miss this neat event opportunity.
• A Poker Run fundraiser for Moose Lodge #2364 is today. Register at 8–10 a.m. ($25 any vehicle, $10 for each added rider) at Frazier Park Lodge (6941 Lockwood Valley Road). Motorcycles, cars and trucks may enter. Last bike/vehicle in by 4 p.m. A great barbecue dinner is included. Moose Lodge proceeds are shared with local charities. For information call 661.245.1630. See ad on page 10 of the print edition.
• A meeting for all interested in the future of mental health services in Kern County is 12 p.m. at Frazier Park Library (3732 Park Drive). Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services in partnership with Clinica Sierra Vista Behavioral Health is holding this stakeholder meeting to inform residents about their current programs and hear how they can better serve you.
Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019
• The Aging in Place Task Force meets at 3:30 p.m. in the pool pavilion of the Pine Mountain clubhouse.
• Do you love the Holiday Faire? Come to a planning meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Caveman Cavey’s. Be part of the tradition, get to know your neighbors, have fun and share your ideas. All are welcome. Meetings will be bi-monthly—Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 10, Nov. 17 and Nov 24.
Monday, Oct. 14, 2019
•Final Day for public comment on the Supplemental Recirculated Environmental Impact Report for Tejon Ranch Co’s Grapevine development is today. For mailing / email address and other details, see story on page 7 of the print edition.
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019
• An Alzheimer’s Association Caregivers Support Meeting is 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. at the Family Resource Center, Room 102 (3015 Mt. Pinos Way, FP). For more information, call 661.912.3053. These meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month.
Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019
* Do you have questions about Medicare? A special meeting on the topic is 2 p.m. at Pine Mountain Club’s Condor Room.
Ongoing and Upcoming
For a bats-eye view of the spooky Halloween and harvest fun happening here in the Mountain Communities, consult the pumpkins on page 13 of the print edition!
• Get your enchantment on: Starry Starry Night at El Tejon School means stargazing with telescopes, Friday, Oct. 18, 5-10 p.m. in the 5/6 yard area (4337 Lebec Road, Lebec).
• ‘Night at the Museum’ is spooky, flashlights-only, treasure-hunt fun for the whole family, Friday, Oct. 18, 6:30–8 p.m. at Ridge Route Museum (3515 Park Dr., FP). And it’s free! See ad on page 4 for more details.
• A rummage sale benefiting Vine Pregnancy Center is Saturday, Oct. 19, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. at Alice’s Attic (601 Lebec Road, Lebec).
• A Free Community Dinner and warm clothing giveaway is Saturday, Oct. 19, 3–5 p.m. at Frazier Mountain Park Community Center.
• Frazier Mountain High School Homecoming is Friday, Oct. 25. The parade starts at 6:30 p.m., and the game against Riverdale Christian kicks off at 7 p.m. The king and queen will be crowned at halftime. It’s always a fun night, full of spirit, fun and excitement.
• Boo at the Zoo is Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at the California Living Museum (CALM, 10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy., Bakersfield). Kids are free with paid adult admission ($10). Costumes are encouraged!
• Take a ‘Fright Hike’ at Wind Wolves Preserve Saturday, Oct. 26, 6:15–8:15 p.m. This free event books up fast. Reservations open Oct. 12, and you’ll find a link at www.MountainEnterprise.com.
At the 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.: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba
(One Book Coloring Station Theme: Wind)
Friday, Oct. 11
•9 a.m. Color Me Happy (Adult coloring and coffee)
Saturday, Oct. 12
•9 a.m. Yoga
•10 a.m. Science Saturday
•10:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Amateur radio class with Bill Hopper
•Noon Kern Behavioral Healthcare Stakeholders meeting
•2 p.m. Friends of the Library mtg.
Tuesday, Oct. 15
•11:30 a.m. Storytime
•5:30 p.m. LEGO Club
•5:30 p.m. Mountain Moth (stories)
Wed., Oct. 16
•11 a.m. Quilting & Other Crafts
•3:30 p.m. Chess Club
•4 p.m. Teen planning meeting for ‘Your Library Is Haunted’
•5 p.m. Water board meeting
Thursday, Oct. 17
•1 p.m. Qigong Healing Workshop
•5 p.m. ‘William and the Windmill’ (One Book Project movie screening)
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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 October 11, 2019 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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