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, October 10
•FMHS Falcon Homecoming starts with the JV game at 4 p.m. and a parade at 7 p.m. The varsity game follows the parade. The Falcon Homecoming Dance is after the game until 11 p.m. (700 Falcon Way, Lebec). Come support the Falcon home team.
Saturday, October 11
•What a great day to start gathering up those gently used, clean coats, blankets, hats and mittens for the annual Winter Coat Drive to help those in need stay warm. Drop off with Mitch Wood at State Farm Insurance in FP, and Mountain Realty in Pine Mtn Village.
•Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training starts today at 8 a.m. (at the at the PMC clubhouse at Mil Potrero Highway and 2524 Beechwood Way). The 20-hour class continues on Saturdays, Oct. 25 and Nov. 8. No walk-ins; registered students only.
•Celebrate reading and Star Wars at the 3rd Annual Star Wars Reads Day Event at the Frazier Park Library, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Dress up like your favorite Star Wars character and enjoy the fun and games (starwars.com/news/star-wars-reads-day-strikes-back-october-11-2014).
Sunday, October 12
•Green Dragon Farms 4th Annual Harvest Celebration Potluck is 1- 4 p.m. at the at the Frazier Park Library. All are invited. Win a surprising door prize. Join us for food, friends and a community conversation on the future of food gardens given the water emergencies statewide (661.245.3000).
Tuesday, October 14
•Public hearing for Tejon Ranchcorp to renew an existing franchise to operate a domestic water pipeline is 2 p.m. at the Chamber of the Board of Supervisors (1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bkfld.). The pipelines pass under Interstate 5 and other Kern Co. roadways to businesses at the Grapevine exit.
Wednesday, October 15
•Hauled Water Ordinance scoping meeting for L.A. County is 6:30-8 p.m. at the Fox Airfield (138 east, right at 60th Street West, to airport at 4555 West Avenue G). Should permits be given for houses to be built with no water source except hauled water?
Thursday, October 16
•Let The Great California Shake Out rattle your awareness of emergency preparedness! Join 9 million Californians for an earthquake drill at 10:16 a.m. Register at ShakeOut.org/california/register; then drop, cover, and hold on!
•One Book, One Kern invites the Mountain Communities to join the discussion about Enrique’s Journey, 5:30 p.m. at Frazier Park Library (661.245.1267).
Festival of Books – Saturday, October 18 – Ghost Walk at Fort Tejon
•The 5th Annual Rotary Club’s Festival of Books is a fun day for kids to hear stories, see favorite story characters, enjoy games, crafts, clowns and receive free books—all to spark the love of reading. The festival is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Frazier Mountain Park Community Center (3801 Park Drive, FP). To donate books, please call 661.245.4834.
•Toxic Roundup of home hazardous wastes is 9 a.m.-12 noon at the Lebec Transfer Station (300 Landfill Rd., Lebec; 800.552.KERN and www.kerncountywaste.com).
•Come to the Free Community Dinner, 4–6 p.m. at the Frazier Mountain Park Community Center (3801 Park Drive, FP). Bring your cold weather appetite for soup, chili, stew, bread, tea and coffee. All are welcome to come break bread with your neighbors.
•The Death of Peter LeBeck Ghost Walk and Candlelight Tour at Ft. Tejon State Historic Park is 4–9:30 p.m. See the ghosts and hear of the haunting of Fort Tejon. Mulled cider and refreshments are served. Enjoy old-fashioned games. Tour is $10 for adults; $5 for children 12 and under (5 miles north of Frazier Park on I-5, at Fort Tejon exit in Lebec).
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.
•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
Friday, Oct. 10
•11:30 a.m. English as a Second Language class
•3:30 p.m. Foreign Intrigue Mystery Book Club: The Draining Lake by A. Inridson
Saturday, Oct. 11
•9 a.m.–5 p.m. Star Wars Reads Day Event (See details at left)
•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: Chantay Legacy Leonard.Refreshments
•11 a.m. Michi’s Magic Bookshelf Crafts Club
•2 p.m. Friends of the Library Meeting. New members welcome
•3:30–5 p.m. Community Classic readings–Come join in
Tuesday, Oct. 14
•11:30 a.m. National Hispanic Heritage Month Storytime
•5 p.m. Lego Club
•5:15 p.m. English as a Second Language class
Wednesday Oct. 15
•12:05–1 p.m. Webinar: Business Topic
•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 10, 2014 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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