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, Feb. 25, 2022
• Wildland Firefighter application window closes today for paid training and on call assignments with the Sundowner Handcrew on Los Padres National Forest’s Ojai Ranger District. This application is geared towards entry level applicants. Upon training completion, participants will be available for fire assignments on the Los Padres National forest and other neighboring forests. Interested applicants should visit www.fs.usda.gov for information, or find a link to the application at www.MountainEnterprise.com.
• A free covid-19 mobile vaccine clinic is 10 a.m.–3 p.m. in the PMC Clubhouse Lounge. This event is open to the public. The Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available as well as boosters. PCR (polymerase chain reaction) and rapid antigen testing available on site. Vaccines available for ages five and up. Minors must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. Second dose clinic returns March 18, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Cary Park performs live at La Sierra Mexican restaurant, 6 p.m. Cary adds to the local mix of rock, country, folk and blues music.
Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022
• The Earth Organization hosts ‘How to Make Your World More Fun,’ 2–3:30 p.m. at the Earth Organization in PMC (Address). This event is for students 10–14 years old. Parents are encouraged to attend. Hear wildlife rescue stories and learn how ‘cooperative ecology’ can make life more fun. $5 per student, parents are free. Call 747.221.2225 to reserve a spot by Friday, Feb. 25.
• Lockwood Hillbillies return to La Sierra Mexican restaurant as their live musical guests, 6 p.m. Lockwood Hillbillies entertain every Tuesday and Saturday night.
* Steve Kramer and the Divebar Messiahs return to PMC’s Condor Lounge, 7:30–11 p.m. If you’ve missed the 60s and 70s rockin’ stylings of Divebar Steve, come on out and shake a leg during the clubhouse’s Mardi Gras festivities. Did somebody say jambalaya?!
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Ongoing and Upcoming
• Last week! Kern Community Foundation’s Kern Futures Scholarship application period is open only 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 is now open. This waiting list has not 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.
• A free walk-up covid-19 mobile vaccine clinic is available to serve you Saturday, March 5, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., at the Mountain Communities Family Resource Center (3801 Park Drive, FP). This clinic offers the Pfizer vaccine for anyone ages five and up, as well as boosters, rapid antigen testing and flu shots. Call MCFRC at 661.245.4303 for information.
• Artworks Community Gallery opens an exhibit by Adele Thomas, Friday, March 4, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., with an artist’s reception Saturday, March 5, 5 p.m. (16233 Pine Valley Lane, #203, Pine Mountain Village). Thomas is a local lifestyle and travel photographer and producer.
• Basket Weaving class is returning at Ridge Route Communities Museum & Historical Society! This famous and beloved workshop is Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., conducted by Bonnie Kane (3515 Park Drive, Frazier Park). The cost is $20 per person and includes all necessary materials. Make a reservation by calling the museum at 661.245.7747.
• Open Mic Night is 6 p.m., the first Friday of every month at La Sierra Mexican Restaurant (3500 Mt. Pinos Way, FP). Bring your song, poem, or even just tell a story.
• Gather your icky stuff to dump at the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, Saturday, March 26, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Lebec Transfer Station (300 Landfill Road). Bring all your toxic things and take this opportunity to clean out old winter items and welcome spring.
• Hey, we got weather (that one day)…have you gotten your Resident Permit yet? It can help you get past those road closures. When CHP sets up the snow visitor chain check line, you can be waved through if you display one for the current year. Permits are issued by Mountain Communities Chamber of Commerce and they are available for $6 each with proof of residence at the following locations:
Carquest: 251 Frazier Mountain Park Road, Lebec
Basecamp: 16311 Askin Drive, PMC
MC Family Resource Ctr: 3015 Mt. Pinos Way #201, FP
Mountain Memories: 661.623.2340 or info@FrazierFiestaDays.org
Carquest: 251 Frazier Mountain Park Road, Lebec
Basecamp: 16311 Askin Drive, PMC
At the Frazier Park Library
Library hours: Tues. through Thurs., 12–6 p.m. • 3732 Park Drive, FP • 661.245.1267
Thursday, Feb. 24
•12 p.m. Quilting & Crafts
•12 p.m. Storytime & Crafts will be bilingual today. Hear a story, do a craft and learn another language! This week’s theme: What makes a friend?
Sunday, Feb. 27
•2 p.m. Kid’s Movie Afternoon
Tuesday, Mar. 1
•4:30 p.m. Lego Mania
Thursday, Mar. 3
•12 p.m. Quilting & Crafts
•12:15 p.m. Storytime & Crafts
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PLEASE NOTE: SOME OF THESE EVENTS MAY HAVE BEEN CANCELED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC.
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 February 25, 2022 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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