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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Thursday, May 19, 2022
• The Targa California Rally makes its way through the Mountain Communities today, 11 a.m. on their 13th annual road tour from Simi Valley to Pismo Beach. This invitation-only rally boasts over 100 unique, vintage, replica and tribute vehicles of varying makes and models. Car Enthusiasts are encouraged to go out to Frazier Mountain Park Road and observe the spectacle. For more information visit www.TargaRally.com.
• Get to Know Your Numbers at Let’s Get Healthy, Kern County’s free health screening program, 3–4 p.m. at Frazier Park Library (3732 Park Drive, FP). Learn your BMI, blood glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol, and how to monitor these numbers. This is open to the public. Just show up. Call Mountain Communities Family Resource Center for more information at 661.245.4303.
Friday, May 20, 2022
* Meet the Candidates running for the Pine Mountain Club Property Owners Association Board of Directors, 6–8 p.m. and again Sat., May 28, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. in the Condor Room (2524 Beechwood Way, PMC). For more information call 661.242.3788.
Saturday, May 21, 2022
• Kern County’s Water Conservation Day. Take short showers, use low-flow devices and drip irrigation in the morning when evaporation is low.
• Meet and Greet Marisa Wood (D-Bak.), Candidate for U. S. Congress (against Kevin McCarthy, R) 11 a.m. at Artist Studio (612 West End Drive, FP) for brunch and discussion on community needs. That will be followed by an afternoon reception, 2–4 p.m. at a private residence (2312 Glacier Drive, PMC).
• Meet the Artists of Frazier Mountain High School at Artworks Community Gallery, 5–8 p.m. (16233 Pine Valley Lane, PMC), during the artists’ reception for the Frazier Mountain High School Art Show. This installation is open to the public. All proceeds from sales go directly to the students.
• Bingo Night returns tonight, 6 p.m. at the VFW post 9791 (612 Canada Trail, FP). VFW pull tabs and refreshments will be offered for sale. Can’t make it? The next Bingo Night will be hosted Sat., May 28.
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
• The Chess Club is looking for new and advanced players every Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Centered in Christ Church (3509 Mt. Pinos Way, FP, across the street from La Sierra Mexican restaurant). This club, originally formed by the late Bill Hopper at the library, teaches young people the skills of chess. The game helps players learn strategy and how to keep calm in challenging situations. Parents are encouraged to bring their children and stay to play. For more information call Christopher Billesbach at 661.245.1882.
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Ongoing and Upcoming
* Summertime is here! The PMC pool opens just in time for Memorial Day weekend, Friday, May 27. Visit Pinemountainclub.net or stop by the office to pick up a summer pool schedule.
• The Ridge Route Run Car Show, Street Fair and Memorial Parade on Saturday, May 28 will close Mt. Pinos Way from Los Padres Drive to Laguna Trail, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please plan accordingly to use alternate routes for traveling—and stop in for the fun. Remember, everyone is welcome to march in the Memorial Parade. Bring along a photo to carry of a veteran you wish to honor.
• A Free Residential Hazardous Waste Collection event comes to Lebec, Saturday, May 28, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Lebec Transfer Station (300 Landfill Road, Lebec). Batteries, motor oil, paints, light bulbs, sharps, pool chemicals, cleaning products and other things too toxic for landfills can be disposed of during this event. Business waste will not be accepted. For rules and more information on what qualifies, visit KernPublicWorks.com.
• Mountain Memories invites all veterans and service members to join the lineup during the Ridge Route Run Car Show and Parade, Saturday, May 28, 11:30 a.m. to honor those fallen and the five members of the VFW who passed away this year. Those who are unable to walk the parade route will have a special float! For more information and details about the car show and parade, visit RidgeRouteRun.org or call 661.623.2340.
• Concert on the Greens returns for the summer with a performance by the Jimi Nelson Band, Saturday, May 28, 4:30–7 p.m. on the grounds of the PMCPOA golf course. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Please do not bring outside food or alcohol.
• The Jizo Peace Center welcomes talented instrumentalist Eli Patterson, Sunday, May 29, 5–6:30 p.m. for his Sound Bath meditation. Eli works with his own handcrafted instruments to provide a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. Donations of $25 are requested but no one will be turned away. Masks will be worn and attendees will be lying down during this session. Call Jizo Peace Center at 818.834.5925 for more information.
At the Frazier Park Library
Library hours: Tues. through Thurs., 11–6 p.m. • 3732 Park Drive, FP • 661.245.1267
Thursday, May 19
•12 p.m. Quilting & Crafts
•12 p.m. Storytime w/Mr. G
•3 p.m. Know your Numbers
Tuesday, May 24
•1 p.m. Kid’s Korner
•2:30 p.m. Lego Mania
Wednesday, May 25
•12 p.m. Toddler Time
•2 p.m. Books vs. Movies
Thursday, May 26
•12 p.m. Quilting & Crafts
•12:15 p.m. Bilingual Storytime
•3 p.m. Know your Numbers
•4 p.m. Movie Night
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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
•Kid’s Korner, 3:30 p.m., Frazier Park Library, FP (661.245.1267)
•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 Tuesday and Thursday
•Walt & Pam, 6 p.m. at La Sierra Mexican restaurant (3500 Mt. Pinos Way, FP).
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)
•Cary Park, 6 p.m. at La Sierra Mexican restaurant (3500 Mt. Pinos Way, FP) except the first Friday of the month.
Every Saturday
•Pine Mountain Club Property Owners Association Board of Directors meeting, 10 a.m., in the Condor Room. (661.242.3788)
•Meditation, 12 p.m., Jizo Peace Center (818.834.5925).
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.
•Poetry Night, 6 p.m., at Adventure Ink Bookstore (16225 Askin Drive, PMC).
First Friday
•Open Mic Night, 6 p.m. at La Sierra Mexican restaurant (3500 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 May 20, 2022 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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