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 17
•Prepare for fright at Frazier Mountain High School’s Haunted Barn, 6–10 p.m. Admission is $4 to benefit the FMHS Class of 2015. (Agricultural Area, 700 Falcon Way, Lebec).
Saturday, October 18
•The 5th Annual 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, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Frazier Mountain Park Community Center (3801 Park Drive, FP). To donate books, call 661.245.4834. Presented by Rotary Club of Frazier Park and the Mountain Communities. See story on page 12, ad on page 21.
•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). See ad on page 11.
•The whole community is invited to celebrate our library’s 2013–2014 volunteers, 3:30– 5 p.m. in the multi-purpose room (3732 Park Dr., FP).
•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).
•All are welcome to the PMC Amateur Radio Club meeting at 6 p.m. in its new location at the Mil Potrero Water Company (16275 Askin Dr., Pine Mountain Village). The club’s general meeting will follow at 7 p.m.
•Prepare for fright at Frazier Mountain High School’s Haunted Barn, 6–10 p.m. See details at Friday, Oct. 17 listing.
Wednesday, October 22
•Flu shots are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pine Mountain clubhouse, $9; first come, first served (2524 Beechwood Way, Pine Mountain).
Friday, October 24
•Harvest Festival at Frazier Park School is 3–6 p.m. Enjoy BBQ, games, food, pumpkin patch, booths, trunk-or-treating and other fun fund the PTSO. Open to everyone and fun for the entire family. Call FP School for more info at 245-3312 (3149 San Carlos Tr., Frazier Park).
•Apply for Kern County Board of Trade’s Tourism Grants before today’s deadline, 5 p.m. Grants offer $10,000 per nonprofit group if you have great proposals to attract tourist dollars to Kern County from other areas (www.visitkern.com/grants/).
•The chills continue at Frazier Mountain High School’s Haunted Barn, 6–10 p.m. See Friday, Oct. 17 listing.
Saturday, October 25
•23rd District Congressman Kevin McCarthy hosts a forum for U.S. Service Academy hopefuls from 10:30–11:30 a.m. at Kern County Board of Supervisors Chambers. Learn about the application process, academy life and career opportunities (1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield). RSVP to 661-327-3611 or to McCarthy@mail.house.gov.
•The Halloween Fun Run folk invite you to run 5K or if you dare 10K to benefit FMHS sports. Registration is 8 a.m.; fun run begins at 9 a.m. (7013 Lockwood Valley Road, next to Grapevine Real Estate). Lunch is included and best costume wins a prize (5K $15/person or $25/family; 10K $20/person or $30/family; $10/all ETUSD students).
•Final night of horror at Frazier Mountain High School’s Haunted Barn, 6–10 p.m. See Friday, Oct. 17 listing.
•Speak Easy Theater’s Halloween Glee & Autumn Breeze Show, 7–11 p.m. at Basecamp Café (16311 Askin Drive, Pine Mountain Village). Come enjoy a fun-filled night of comedy & scary tales. Admission is $5 and includes one drink.
Ongoing and Upcoming
•Bring clean, gently used coats, hats, gloves and blankets to the Coat Drive; drop-off locations are State Farm Insurance (3015 Mt. Pinos Way, FP) or Pine Mountain Realty (16206 Pine Valley Lane, Pine Mtn.). Drop-off now through Tuesday, Nov. 11. Coats will be distributed on Saturday, Nov. 15.
•Annual Pumpkin Patch supports Frazier Park School’s kids. Beginning, Monday, Oct. 20, the Pumpkin Patch will be open Monday–Friday, 7:45 a.m.–8:10 a.m., 2–6 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. All pumpkins (any size) are $4, or get 3 pumpkins (any size) for $10.
•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. 17
•11:30 a.m. English as a Second Language class
Saturday, Oct. 18
•9:30–10 a.m. Discover piano with Karen Anthony. Call for a four-week session (661.245.1189)
•3:30–5 p.m. 3-Year Anniversary Party for volunteers. All are invited
Tuesday, Oct. 21
•11:30 a.m. Storytime
•5 p.m. Lego Club
•5:15 p.m. English as a Second Language class
Wednesday Oct. 22
•3:30 p.m. Chess Club with Coach Bill Hopper
•5 p.m. sBooky: Frankenstein
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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 17, 2014 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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