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, March 13
• A Springtime Boutique is offered 10 a.m.–8 p.m., at the Work of Heart Gallery (3011 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park– behind the Coffee Cantina). The Boutique will also be open on Saturday, March 14–same time.
• Here Comes Fire Season Again: Is Your Family Prepared? Everyone in the Mountain Communities is invited to the Town Hall, 7 p.m. in the Condor Room at the PMC clubhouse (2524 Beechwood Way, PMC). Get updates on emergency preparedness and have some fun. Your questions will be answered by the Kern County Fire Department, Los Padres National Forest, Kern County Sheriff and Mil Potrero Water Company. Enjoy door prizes and refreshments (661.242.1094).
Saturday, March 14
• Pine Mountain Village Merchant’s Association will hold its general meeting with a special breakfast at Mommy’s Roadhouse (16200 Mil Potrero Hwy, Pine Mountain Village). Come to enjoy breakfast at 8 a.m. (please RSVP so we have a head count). The meeting is at 9 a.m. All Pine Mountain community businesses are invited to participate. Lilac Festival will be discussed (Pam Plouffe, 661.242.2035).
• El Tejon Unified School District invites all district students, grades K–12 to participate in Fun Filled Saturday, 8 a.m.– 12 noon at Frazier Mountain High School (700 Falcon Way, Lebec). Students will participate in enrichment activities and sports clinics. ETUSD will receive ADA funds. See the bus schedule for Saturday, March 14 and 21 here.
• ‘Down and dead’ wood is available at Mil Potrero Campground with a Los Padres National Forest wood permit, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Purchase permit from the Mt. Pinos District Ranger’s Office (34580 Lockwood Valley Rd., Lockwood Valley, 661.245.3731). Woodcutting will also be permitted on the next two Saturdays, first come, first served.
• Michi’s Magic Bookshelf Craft Club at the Frazier Park Library (3732 Park Dr., Frazier Park),11 a.m. offers stories this month about abstract art. Children are invited to create their own abstract masterpieces. See Michi’s column in the March issue of The New Mountain Pioneer, on newsstands and available, free, around town.
• Join the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society on a tour of the St. Francis Dam site. The failure of the dam engineered in 1928 is the second-worst disaster in California’s history. The tour begins at 11 a.m. at the Saugus Train Station within Hart Park (24101 Newhall Ave., Newhall). You will travel by motor coach to the dam, then hike to the ruins. Tickets are $35 per person (RSVP 661.254.1275).
• In the Shadow of the River is the first public event for the Sierra Club’s new season. Gathering starts at 6:30 p.m. for a 7 p.m. program by Russell Orrell, adventurer and wildlife photographer (pool pavilion, Pine Mountain Clubhouse). The public is invited to this free event.
Sunday, March 15
• Naturalist and birder Megan Lundin offers a tour at Wind Wolves Preserve, 8–10 a.m., through several habitats to discover birds of our area. Participants will drive to different habitats to see more of the preserve. All ages and abilities are welcome. (19.4 miles north from FP on I-5, exit west on SR 166 and drive 14.6 miles to 16019 Maricopa Hwy–661.858.1115, www.wildlandsconservancy.org).
• The wildflowers are blooming. Join in a free docent-led tour hosted by the Tejon Ranch Conservancy. Sign-up for a one-hour time slot at www.tejonconservancy.org/calendar.htm. And we love to see your photos! Email them to Editor@MountainEnterprise.com
• What will make Fiesta Days better? The Mountain Memories Association invites the community to Caveman Cavey’s, 5:30 p.m. (3620 Mount Pinos Way, Frazier Park) to discuss plans for how to make Fiesta Days fun, family friendly, safe and memorable. “We encourage all members of the community to come,” new secretary Chastity Carter said (661.623.2340).
Tuesday, March 17
• Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program are offered by Kern County Aging & Adult Services at Family Resource Center (3015 Mt. Pinos Way, #201), 10 a.m. to noon. Call 800.510.2020 or 661.868.1064 for appointments. Walk-ins are welcome.
• Comments on L.A. County’s renewable energy ordinance due by today to Jay Lee. Regional Planning Commission considers the ordinance March 18 in downtown Los Angeles. See details below in “ongoing.”
Ongoing and Upcoming
• The Artworks Community Gallery presents the ‘M&M’ show, running through March (16233 Pine Valley Lane, Pine Moutnain Village). The gallery is open Friday– Sunday, 11 a.m.– 4 p.m.
• There is still time for your voice to be heard about the L.A. County Renewable Energy Ordinance and the last day to comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) is Monday, April 6. Review the Draft Renewable Energy Ordinance and the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) at http://planning.lacounty.gov/energy. Send your comments via email to Los Angeles County Planner, Jay Lee at jalee@planning.lacounty.gov.
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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, March 13
•3–5 p.m. Bored Game Day-trade in library card to play a game in the library, all ages!
Saturday, March 14
•11 a.m. Magic Bookshelf Crafts Club
•11 a.m.–1 p.m. Enjoy Irish music by local musicians. Green refreshments provided!
•1 p.m. The Middle Brow book club discussion of The Book of the Dun Cow by Walter Wangerin, Jr.
•2 p.m. Friends of the Library meeting–all are welcome
•3:30 p.m. Reading of the Classics
Tuesday, March 17
•11:30 a.m. Family Storytime
•5 p.m. LEGO club
Wednesday, March 18
•3:30 p.m. Chess club
•4:45 p.m. ESL class
•6 p.m. Spanish class
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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 (<i>also Wed., Fri.</i>) 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 and 3rd Thurs:
•Crochet 4 p.m. Frazier Park Library 245-1267
2nd and 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 and 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 March 13, 2015 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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