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, Dec. 3, 2021
• Toys For Tots gift assistance application deadline is today. If you or your family are in need, MCFRC is here to help with gifts this holiday season. Call the Mountain Communities Resource Center at 661.245.4303 to complete a simple application. To contribute to this wonderful helping program, see the collection box locations list below.
• Open Mic returns to Frazier Park at La Sierra Restaurant from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring your instrument and sign up to play! It’s the first Friday of every month at 3500 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park.
Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021
• A North Pole Breakfast with Santa and his Elves is 9 a.m.–12 p.m., at Gorman Elementary School (49847 Gorman School Road). This event is sponsored by the Gorman School FFA and will offer pancakes and photos with Santa. Tickets are $10 per person. For more information please contact the FFA at 661.248.6441 or email FFA@gormanschool.com.
Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021
• Crows Custom Cookies presents ‘Cookies with Santa,’ 7 a.m.–3 p.m. Bring the little ones down to meet Santa (6032 Frazier Mountain Park Rd.) and enjoy a free cookie with him, write him a letter and leave your return address for a response back. Help decorate the tree with your own homemade ornament. The best ornament wins a prize. Santa will be sleighing in to visit around 11 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–2 p.m. Don’t miss him!
Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021
• Today marks the end of Medicare Open Enrollment, so be sure you’re all set. (Pro tip: even if you’ve been happy with your Part D prescription plan, prices and coverage change each year!) For help making a decision about your Medicare options, visit their website at www.medicare.gov, call their toll-free number, 1.800.633.4227, or speak with a HICAP counselor at Kern County Aging & Adult Services, 661.868.1000.
Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021
• Artflix at Artworks presents the film ‘Paris: The Luminous Years,’ 6:30–8 p.m. at Artworks Community Gallery (16233 Pine Valley Lane, PMC). Directed by Perry Miller Adato, this film captures key moments and figures in avant-guard art in Paris during the years 1905–1930.
Friday, Dec. 10, 2021
• The first installment of Kern County real property taxes is due by 5 p.m. To avoid the 10% late penalty, payments must be postmarked by today or earlier. For questions about tax bills or amounts due, email ttc@kerncounty.com, call 661.868.3490 or visit www.kcttc.co.kern.ca.us.
• Guitarist and songwriter Cary Park plays La Sierra Restaurant in Frazier Park from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guitar World magazine named him one of the 50 fastest guitarists of all time. 3500 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park.
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Ongoing and Upcoming
• The Holiday Faire and Fantasy of Lights Parade is Saturday Dec. 11. 12–6 p.m. with booths and food vendors, and the Fantasy of Lights Parade is 5:30 p.m. Come out and enjoy this yearly tradition in downtown Frazier Park. To have a booth and join in on the fun, find a vendor form at frazierfiestadays.org. It’s free to join the parade, so apply today at frazierfiestadays.org.
• Jizo Peace Center presents the 2021 Humanitarian Award to William Graney, Thursday Dec. 16, 12:30 p.m. at Basecamp (16225 Askin Drive, PMC). A special menu will be available. RSVP to Ruth Handy at 818.834.5925 or jizopeacecenter@gmail.com.
• It’s that time of year, when Resident Permits can make snow season a bit easier. When CHP sets up the snow chain check line, you can be waved through if you display one. Issued by Mountain Communities Chamber of Commerce they are available for $6 each (and you must also show proof of residence), at the places below:
Ace Hardware: 3320 Mt. Pinos Way, FP
Rescued Treasures Thrift Store: 3538 Mt. Pinos Way, FP
Ridge Route Communities Museum: 3515 Park Drive, FP
Kung Foo San Soo Studio: 7025 Cuddy Valley Road, Suite 1, LOW
Mountain Memories: 661.623.2340 or info@FrazierFiestaDays.org
Mountain Properties Frazier Park: 617 Monterey Trail, FP
Mountain Properties PMC: 16229 Pine Valley Lane, PMC
Don’s Liquor Mart: 616 Monterey Trail, FP
Frazier Park Market: 632 Laguna Trail, FP
La Sierra Mexican Restaurant: 3500 Mt Pinos Way, FP
Carquest: 251 Frazier Mountain Park Road, Lebec
Basecamp: 16311 Askin Drive, PMC
Mountain Communities Family Resource Center: 3015 Mt. Pinos Way #201, FP
• Time is almost up! Medicare Open Enrollment is open until December 7. (Pro tip: even if you’ve been happy with your Part D prescription plan, prices and coverage change each year!) For help making a decision about your Medicare options, visit their website at www.medicare.gov, call their toll-free number, 1.800.633.4227, or speak with a HICAP counselor at Kern County Aging & Adult Services, 661.868.1000.
• Toys For Tots Collections continue at the locations below. If you or your family are in need, MCFRC is here to help with gifts this holiday season. Call the Mountain Communities Resource Center at 661.245.4303 to complete an application before the deadline Friday, Dec. 3. For other ways to give, visit MCFRC.com/donate or text GIVE to 661.454.0536.
Ace Hardware: 3320 Mt. Pinos Way, FP
El Tejon Middle School: 4337 Lebec Rd., Lebec
PMCPOA Clubhouse: 2524 Beechwood Way, PMC
Mountain Communities Family Resource Center: 3015 Mt. Pinos Way #201, FP
Mountain View Market: 6929 Lockwood Valley Rd., LV
Frazier Park Library: 3732 Park Dr., FP
Gorman School: 49847 Gorman School Rd., Gorman
La Sierra Restaurant: 3500 Mt. Pinos Way, FP
At the Frazier Park Library
Library hours: Tues. through Thurs., 12–6 p.m. • 3732 Park Drive, FP • 661.245.1267
Thursday, Nov. 25
•The library is closed for Thanksgiving
Tuesday, Nov. 30
•4:30 p.m. Lego Mania
Wednesday, Dec. 1
•10:30 a.m. Mountain Lotus Yoga Masks are required to enter the library, but may be removed during exercises. Mat and small towel are required.
•Noon Coloring and Coffee
•Noon Quilting and Crafts
Thursday, Dec. 2
•11 a.m. Children’s Circle
•11 a.m. Senior Exercise
•12:15 p.m. Storytime & Crafts
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PLEASE NOTE: MANY OF THESE EVENTS MAY HAVE BEEN CANCELED.
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
•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 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
•Ridge Route Communities Museum Board Meeting 2 p.m. at the museum, FP
•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
Third Sunday of each month
•The PMC Amateur Radio Club meetings are now held on your amateur radio on the third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. using the Cerro Noroeste Repeater KC6WRD 70cm 443.075 448.075 +5 MHz FM 94.8. Everyone is welcome to attend! The more members throughout the mountain region, the more prepared our region will be in the event of an emergency.
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 December 3, 2021 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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