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, Jan. 21, 2021
• The Registration deadline for the Keep Kern Beautiful Community Clean-up event is today at 5 p.m. Keep Kern Beautiful is encouraging residents to participate in individual community clean-up efforts. Volunteers are asked to spend some of their day cleaning up areas around their neighborhoods and to share photos of their work by tagging @KernCountyPublicWorks and #KeepKernBeautiful. The Mountain Enterprise also would like you to share your selfies and efforts with us by emailing Editor@MountainEnterprise.com or by texting photos to 661.221.8328. Register your group no later than 5 p.m. today by emailing Alicia A. Gutierrez at GutierrezA@KernCounty.com for an opportunity to have your group randomly chosen to win a KKB Volunteer T-shirt, drawstring backpack or coffee mug.
• Live music by Cary Park at La Sierra Mexican restaurant is 6 p.m. Listen to originals and covers of rock, country and folk music. Named by Guitar World Magazine “One of the 50 fastest guitarists of all time.”
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022
• A Children’s Book Cafe meets online via Zoom and Facebook, 3–4 p.m. Join the discussion of Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga. This new online event is hosted by Frazier Park Library and Beale Memorial Library staff. For instructions on how to attend, visit KCL-Frazier Park Branch Library’s Facebook page or call 661.245.1267.
• Kern Fire Safe Council and FEMA present Financial Resiliency, a public webinar, 5 p.m. Special speakers include Christian Erikson, Community Preparedness Officer, and Vincent Martinez, Regional Preparedness Liaison. RSVP at Kernfiresafe.org for the Zoom meeting link and password. For questions and more information, call Kern Fire Safe Council at 661.246.3955.
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Ongoing and Upcoming
• The deadline for Covered California Open Enrollment is Monday, January 31 for those who need health insurance coverage. Many can qualify for financial assistance. Visit CoveredCA.com for help finding a licensed agent, to chat live with a representative, and for on-demand telephone assistance for new enrollees. Covered CA can also be reached at 800.300.1506, Monday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. See story on page 10 of the print edition.
• New Year registration for In The Wings Studio of Dance is open until January 31. Both current and new students are encouraged to sign up for special new year pricing. For those interested in an introduction to jazz, tap, hip-hop, ballet and more, call 661.245.5678.
• Kern Community Foundation’s Kern Futures Scholarship application period is still open, until March 1. Graduating high school seniors planning to attend college, university or an accredited technical school are encouraged to apply. Visit www.kernfoundation.org/scholarships for an opportunity to be awarded $500–$3,000 in scholarship funds.
• The Housing Choice Voucher waiting list opens Friday, Jan. 28. This is the first time the waiting list has been reopened since 2012. Voucher recipients are selected randomly each month. Residents of Kern County are given preference over residents from other communities. For eligibility, guidelines to apply for voucher assistance or to get more information, visit hcv.kernha.org.
• Kern Economic Development Corporation hosts the 2022 State of the County, Saturday, Jan. 29, 7–8 p.m. This is a virtual event, held at www.kernedc.com. Featuring Kern County Board of Supervisors Chairman Zack Scrivner, county community leaders come together to discuss the upcoming year. For more information on how to virtually attend, email Sophia Gligorevic at sophia@kedc.com or call 661.862.5156. This discussion will also be broadcast live on KGET-17 and streaming at www.KGET.com.
• Possible Selves, a film by Shaun Kadlec, premiers online in The Human Rights Watch Film Festival, held virtually February 1. This major documentary follows the unique experiences of two local youths growing up within the foster care system from childhood to college graduation. Tickets for this online event are $9. Register now and reserve your ticket online at ff.hrw.org/film/possible-selves.
• Lebec County Water District’s Water Rate Adjustment Public Hearing is Thursday, Feb. 3, 6 p.m. online via Zoom. LCWD’s Water Rate Adjustment proposal for all users connected to the LCWD water system will be considered by the Board of Directors. See story on page 3. For information needed to attend, please call 661.248.6872 or email lebecwater@att.net.
• A Craft Show to benefits Friends of the Library is Saturday, Feb. 5. Interested craft vendors are encouraged to visit the library for more details and to sign up. Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization that supports many of Frazier Park Library’s activities.
• Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve offers Docent Training, Saturday, Feb. 19 and Saturday, Feb. 26. Trainees must attend both training days, be 18 years or older and are expected to adhere to covid-19 guidelines. More information will be available in the coming weeks.
At the Frazier Park Library
Library hours: Tues. through Thurs., 12–6 p.m. • 3732 Park Drive, FP • 661.245.1267
Thursday, Jan. 20
•12 p.m. Quilting & Crafts
•12:15 p.m. Storytime & Crafts
•4 p.m. Board Game Night
Tuesday, Jan. 25
•4:30 p.m. Lego Mania
Wednesday, Jan. 26
•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
Thursday, Jan. 27
•12 p.m. Quilting & Crafts
•12:15 p.m. Storytime & Crafts
•4 p.m. Kid’s Movie Afternoon – Wizard of Oz. Masks Required.
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PLEASE NOTE: MANY OF THESE EVENTS MAY HAVE BEEN CANCELED.
COMMUNITY’S REGULAR WEEKLY EVENTS
Every Monday
•White Sage Lace Guild, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. PMC pool pavilion (661.245.1992)
•Senior Exercise ,11 a.m. Frazier Mtn. Park Community Ctr Senior Rm, FP (661.245.1992)
•Meals on Wheels Distribution, (661.245.1952)
Every Tuesday
•Lego Mania, 4:30 p.m., Frazier Park Library, FP (661.245.1267)
•Square Dancing at Cuddy Hall, 6:30 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., Pine Mtn Village, (661.242.1025)
•Pine Mountain Christian Community Church Men’s Bible Study in the Library, 10 a.m., Pine Mountain Village, (661.242.1025)
•Morning Yoga, 10:30 a.m., Frazier Park Library, FP (661.245.1267). Bring your own mat.
•Meals on Wheels distribution, (661.245.1952)
Second and Fourth Wednesday
•Senior Sack, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Frazier Mtn. Park Community Center, FP (661.245.3409)
Every Thursday
•Senior Exercise, 11 a.m., Frazier Mtn. Park Community Center Senior room, FP (661.245.1992)
•Children’s Circle, 11–11:55 a.m., Frazier Park Library, FP (661.245.1267)
•Quilting and Crafts, 12 p.m.
Every Friday
•Meals on Wheels distribution, (661.245.1952)
Every Saturday
•Pine Mountain Club Property Owners Association Board of Directors meeting, 10 a.m., in the Condor Room. (661.242.3788)
Every Sunday
•Pine Mtn. Christian Community Church service, 10 a.m., and live streamed at www.pmccc.org (661.242.1025)
MONTHLY EVENTS
First Wednesday
•Salvation Army Commodities, 9 a.m., Frazier Mtn. Park Community Center (805.727.6808)
•Ukulele Jam, 4 p.m., Frazier Park Library, FP.
•ETUSD School Board 6:30 p.m., 3149 San Carlos Trail, FP (661.248.6247)
First Thursday
•LOW Mutual Water Co. meeting is at 6 p.m., 3534 Mt. Pinos Way, FP.
Second Monday
•FMHS Booster Club meets at 7 p.m., online via Zoom.
Second Tuesday
•Gorman Elementary School Board 3:30 p.m. at the school
•Lebec County Water District board meets 6 p.m., online via Zoom.
Second Thursday
•Frazier Park Public Utility District board meeting 6 p.m., online via Zoom.
Third Tuesday
•South Kern Cemetery District board meeting 5:30 p.m. Arvin Library, Arvin
•Piñon Pines Water Board 6 p.m. Piñon Pines Community Building, 1001 Coldwater Drive.
Third Wednesday
•El Tejon PTSO meeting 2:30 p.m., in the Staff lounge, Frazier Park Elementary School, FP (626.391.6380)
•Shelter on the Hill Board, Tejon Ranch Natural Resource Bldg. 6 p.m. (661.245.5021) Members & guests
Third Saturday
•Men’s Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Pine Mtn Christian Community Church Activity Center, Pine Mountain Village
Fourth Tuesday
•Piñon Pines HOA, 6:30 p.m., firehouse in Piñon Pines.
Last Monday of the month
•Krista Mutual Water Co. board meeting 1 p.m., 3534 Mt. Pinos Way, FP and online via Zoom.
Is Your Event Missing? Call 661-245-3794
or email Calendar@MountainEnterprise.com
This is part of the January 21, 2022 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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