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, October 4

•Fort Tejon’s Frontier Army Days Dragoon Program is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Don’t miss this guided tour into living history as costumed guides help you explore the most western outpost of the U.S. Army in 1856. Visit its working blacksmith shop, see open-hearth cooking, candle-making and more, with displays of 1850s army barracks life and artillery drills (take I-5 to about 5 miles north of Frazier Park at the Fort Tejon exit).

•Vine Pregnancy Center Fall Fundraising sale is at Name Your Price Thrift Store, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (628 Alhambra Trail, FP).

•Grand Opening for the Pine Mountain Health Center is today, 12–4 p.m. (16233 Askin Drive, #A, Pine Mtn. Village). New services available will include primary health care, physicals, lab testing, splints/casts/sutures, First Aid and CPR classes and more.

*Stir up the family recipe and come to the Chili Cook-Off, noon to 4 p.m. (Lampkin Park, Pine Mountain Village). Cash prizes are offered; anyone can be a judge. Get your tickets ($4) at the PMC Business Office (2524 Beechwood Way, PMC). Members and guests.

•Meet New Mount Pinos District Ranger Roy Morris and Forester Greg Thompson to talk about drought die-off in the forest, at 7 p.m. All are welcome (PMC clubhouse pool pavilion 2524 Beechwood Way, PMC), hosted by the Condor Group of the Sierra Club.

•Grand Opening for the Artworks Community Gallery in Pine Mountain Village is 7 p.m. See top Mountain Community artists and join in this celebration of the mountain-wide art scene (16233 Pine Valley Lane).

Monday, October 6

•Rideshare Week begins today and lasts through Friday, Oct. 10. For rides with your own neighbors, sign up at TheMountainRide.com and also have a look at commutekern.org.

•Antelope Valley Area Plan Update public comment period is open through today on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR). See the DEIR at http://planning.lacounty.gov/tnc; call 213.974.6476 for more info. Comments will be incorporated into the Final EIR.

•Frazier Park School presents ‘The Leader in Me’ overview, 2:20 p.m. Inspire greatness, one child at a time. Community and parents are welcome (3149 San Carlos Trail, FP).

*Monday Night Football Potluck is back at the PMC clubhouse, 5 p.m. Bring a favorite dish along with its ingredient list to enjoy during the game (2524 Beechwood Way, PMC).

Wednesday, October 8

•The second total lunar eclipse in the tetrad, occurring in six-month intervals, is today. The red moon of the total eclipse will be visible from 3:27–4:22 a.m., PDT.

•Mommy & Me will explore Lombardi Ranch, a working farm and pumpkin patch. Meet at 10 a.m. at 29527 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Saugus where $9 fun packs will be purchased for all children 0-5 plus 1 parent/caregiver per family. Carpooling encouraged. RSVP: 661.245.4303.

Thursday, October 9

•Kern County Veterans Stand Down, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. provides a safe retreat and information on many veterans’ services available such as health screenings, assistance with vet and social security benefits, career services, housing assistance, free clothing and hair cuts, legal assistance and much more (Stramler Park, 3805 Chester Avenue, Bkfld).
Transportation is available (661.695.3626). All veterans and their dependents are welcome.

•AARP’s potluck meeting is rescheduled for today, 12 noon. The club will talk about its future and discuss possibly closing. Bring your table setup and your friends to the Frazier Mountain Park Community Center (3801 Park Drive, FP).

Friday, October 10

•Peak to Peak Mountain Charter’s Cardio-A-Thon begins at 1 p.m. at Lampkin Park, Pine Mountain. Sponsor a student to run, skip or walk around the baseball diamond to support your local charter school.

•FMHS Homecoming Game is tonight—don’t miss the excitement in the game with Cal City. Falcon JV plays at 4 p.m.; parade is 7 p.m.; varsity game follows (700 Falcon Way, Lebec). The Falcon Homecoming dance follows the game, to 11 p.m.

Ongoing and Upcoming

•A total of $100,000 is available in Kern County Board of Trade’s Tourism Grant funds. Submit your non-profit’s proposal to attract tourist dollars. Apply at www.visitkern.com/grants/ before October 24, 5 p.m.

•Go for a Sunday Stroll with the Condor Group of the Sierra Club, 8-9:30 a.m., starting at the PMC parking lot. Free, no reservations.

•Green Dragon Farms Market has garden fresh organic veggies every summer Saturday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. (3433 Los Padres Drive, Frazier Park).

•Sports night is every Tuesday from 5–7 p.m. at Lampkin Field, Pine Mountain Village—every week, weather permitting. Sports include basketball, volleyball and soccer. Invite your friends. Sponsored by Peak to Peak Mountain Charter and Principal Juan Ricoy.

•Does your nonprofit organization need a fundraiser? The last Saturday of every month is up-for-grabs fund raising day at Name Your Price Thrift Store (628 Alhambra Tr., Frazier Park). Staff the store for a day and fundraiser for your nonprofit (818.448.9007).

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Frazier Park Library
Hours: Tue., Wed., Thur. 11-7; Fri.-Sat. 9-5
3732 Park Drive, FP— 661-245-1267

Saturday, Oct. 4

•9:30–10 a.m. Discover piano with Karen Anthony. Call for a four-week session (661.245.1189)

•11 a.m. Local Authors Corner: Venita Louise. Refreshments

•3:30–5 p.m. Community Classic readings–Come join in

Tuesday, Oct. 7

•11:30 a.m. Family Storytime: Let me ‘Bug’ You

•5 p.m. Lego Club

•5:15 p.m. English as a Second Language class

Wednesday Oct. 8

•3:30 p.m. Chess Club Coach Bill Hopper will teach beginners. All are welcome.

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COMMUNITY’S REGULAR WEEKLY EVENTS

Every Monday:

•White Sage Lace Guild, Bobbin lace & tatting 9-3 Liz 242-0619
•Meals on Wheels Distribution (also Wed., Fri.) 245-1952
•Senior Exercise 11 a.m. Frazier Park Community Center 245-1992
•Frazier Mountain Quilters, Frazier Park Senior Center, 12:30-4 p.m. Pam 331-1837
•Florence Cuddy Farm volunteer day is 1-4 p.m. at Cuddy Hall
•Christmas Community Choir all ages 5:15-6 p.m. at the Vineyard Church. More info 242-2321
•Al-Anon Meetings 6:30-7:30 p.m. Healthy Start Meeting room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park 245-2557

Every Tuesday:
•Family Story Time 11:30 a.m. Frazier Park Library 245-1267
•Canasta, Frazier Park Community Center Senior Room 1 p.m.
•Kern County Search & Rescue 7 p.m. Frazier Park Community Building.

Every Wednesday:
•Pine Mountain Christian Community Church Women’s Bible Study 10 a.m. 242-1025
•OK Farm volunteer day 10-12 noon 3433 Los Padres Dr., FP
•Florence Cuddy Farm volunteer day is 1-4 p.m. at Cuddy Hall
•Chess: All ages welcome 3:30 p.m. Coach Bill Hopper to teach at Frazier Park Library 245-1267
•CrossTrainers at Frazier Mountain Community Center 6:30-8 p.m. 3rd-7th graders (girls 3rd-9th) Coach Rose 248-2004

Every Thursday:
•Scrappers Club 8-2 Pool Pavilion at PMC Clubhouse
•Paralegal at Family Resource Center 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, 245-4303
•Senior Exercise 11 a.m. Frazier Park Community Center 245-1992
•Personal computer coaching 11:30 a.m. Frazier Park Library, 245-1267
•E-Reader help. Call for appt. Frazier Park Library 245-1267
•Mexican Train Domino, Frazier Mountain Park Community Center Senior Rm. 1 p.m. 245-1992
•Awana-All children welcome ages 3 yrs.-6th grade 6 p.m. at Pine Mtn. Christian Community Church

Every Friday:
•AA Meeting is 6-7:30 p.m. Healthy Start meeting room, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Ste. 102, Frazier Park

Every Saturday:
•Yard Sale Show, Channel 14 Cable show at 7 a.m. 245-2688
•Reading of the Greek drama 5-6:30 p.m. Frazier Park Library
•Bingo 7-9 p.m. VFW Hall, 612 Canada Trail, FP 245-3273

Every Sunday:
•Strolls with the Sierra Club. Meet at PMC Clubhouse parking lot 8-9:30 a.m. 242-0432
•Mexican Train Domino and Canasta at the Frazier Park Community Center Senior Room 1 p.m.
•Youth Group (7th -12th grades) at Pine Mountain Christian Community Church, 5-7 p.m. 242-1025

REGULAR BI-WEEKLY EVENTS

1st & 3rd Thurs: Crochet 4 p.m. Frazier Park Library 245-1267

2nd & 4th Wed: Dept. of Human Services 9:30-11:30 a.m. Family Resource Center. No appt. needed.
•Senior Sack 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Frazier Park Community Center 245-3409

2nd & 4th Sat: Veterans Support Group 7 p.m. near Midway Market upstairs in LOW 245-4269

REGULAR MONTHLY EVENTS

First Mon: Pine Mountain Village Merchants 9 a.m. at Mil Potrero
Mutual Water Company 242-4022

•Pinon Pines Water Board 6:30 p.m. at firehouse

First Wed: Salvation Army Commodities Distribution 10:30 a.m. Frazier Park Community Center 245-3995

First Thu: Boys & Girls Club board meeting,12 noon, Tejon Mountain Village office 661-663-4281
•LOW Mutual Water Co meeting is 7 p.m. at Cuddy Hall

First Fri: Red Hat Society Frazier Mountain Mommas 9 a.m.
Call Kay for place 245-2673

•Drum & Sound Circle
6:30-8:30 p.m. PowWow Lodge,
2400 Ironwood Dr., PMC 242-1779

First Sat: VFW & Ladies Auxiliary 11 a.m. VFW Post Hall
•KYIS Knitting Guild meet at PMC Clubhouse Pool Pavilion 1-4 p.m.
•Sierra Club Condor Group
6:30 p.m. Pool Pavilion, PMC
Clubhouse 242-0423

Second Tues: Gorman School Board 3:30 p.m. at the school

•Lebec County Water District board meeting, 7 p.m.
2037 Lebec Road, Lebec

Second Wed: Ridge Route
Communities Museum board
meeting 6 p.m. at the museum

Second Thu: Assemblywoman Shannon Grove’s mobile office hours 10-11 a.m. Family Resource Center, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, FP Appt. Javier at 661-395-2995.

•Congressman Kevin McCarthy’s mobile office hours are 10-11 a.m. at the Family Resource Center, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park. For an appointment call Vince at 661-327-3611

•South West Health Care District meeting 6 p.m. Frazier Mountain Community Health Center

•Frazier Park Public Utility District board meeting 6 p.m. at office.

•ETUSD School Board 7 p.m.
Frazier Mountain High School
campus in the Continuation
Room 248-6247

Second Fri: Pine Mountain Town Hall 7 p.m. Info call 242-3788
Second Sat: Scouts West 4 x 4 Club at Caveman Cavey’s 10 a.m. 245-3250

•Warped Yarns Spinning and Weaving Guild in Pinon Pines.
Call Holly at 245-2489 or
Mary 242-7005 for location.

•Pine Mountain Christian Community Church Ladies Potluck Brunch. Call Linda Rivette at 242-1618 for details and location.

Third Mon: Mobile Medical
Clinic. Free. 15011 Lockwood
Valley Road. Chico Larson at Sheriff’s maintenance yard
10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Third Tues: South Kern Cemetery District board meeting 5:30 p.m. Arvin Library,
Third Wed: Shelter on the Hill board, Tejon Ranch Natural Resource Bldg. 6 p.m. 245-5021 Members & guests

•AARP Board meeting 9:30 a.m. Frazier Park Senior Center. Shirley 245-1782

Third Thu: McCASA Meeting 5 p.m. Family Resource Center meeting room downstairs. For more info call 245-4303

Pine Mountain Gardeners meeting 7 p.m. in the PMC Pool Pavilion. For more info call Erik Sluyter 242-6960

This is part of the October 3, 2014 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.

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