Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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The Tehachapi Police Foundation held its third annual Thin Blue Line awards ceremony and dinner recently at the Rose Garden in Cummings Valley. Recipients of this year's honors are: Tehachapi Police Officer of the Year, Richard Kiser. Civilian Employee Of the Year, Mark Machanic. Volunteer Of the Year, John Funderburk....
In addition to the traditional morning prayer service and breakfast at St. Malachy Church, additional prayer services were offered at noon in front of City Hall. In the evening, a non-denominational service was held at the Apostolic Faith Church. The theme of this year's day of prayer was, " To Love One Another. Just as I have loved you." John 13:34...
Anglers were treated to a springtime carpet of color at this year's Brite Lake Fishing Derby on Easter weekend. Hosted by TVRPD, nearly 350 fisherman participated. The largest catches went to Cooper Brown, in the 0-to-9 -year-old category. Cooper's trout weighed in at 2-pounds, 13-ounces. The 10-to-15-year-old category winner was Jayden Harrison, with a 3-pound, 5-ounce trout. In the 16 and older category Jeff Starn won with a 2-pound, 13-ounce trout....
More than 350 kids started Easter a day early as they hunted for more than 5,000 eggs in West Park. Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District hosted this free event for kids 10 years and younger. Besides the traditional eggs, special eggs were also hidden around the park. These special finds could be redeemed for larger donated gifts. Christian Life Assembly Church and Snow Orthodontics sponsored the event....
A weekend workshop devoted to self-defense for old and young alike was held at the Tehachapi Martial Arts Center in Old Town. Children were taught how to handle bullying threats by Master Derek Demus. Women were taught basic survival skills from visiting instructor Master Trina Pellegrini, who conducts her survival workshops around the world. In all instances both Master Demus and Master Trina stated, "We are here today not to stand and fight your attacker, but to learn the methods of...
For the first time, since the start of the Mr. Warrior competition at Tehachapi High School, there were two winners. The numerical system used by the three judges produced a tie. The two winners of the 2019 Mr. Warrior are Mathias Ahlgren, an exchange student from Sweden, and Peyton Stowers. Congratulations! Both Mr. Warriors will receive duplicate honors and awards. However, at the moment, there is only one Mr. Warrior crown at the school....
Tehachapi Mountain Rodeo Association has just announced it's lineup for their 2019 season. For well over 50 years, the Association, and it's all volunteer members, have kept the sport of rodeo alive and going strong in Tehachapi. The associations Junior Rodeo, for youngsters up through high school, has fostered many a fine rodeo athlete while teaching young people the values associated with horsemanship, animal safety, fair play and the all important "western way of life." This year's Junior...
A large number of members from the local chapter of the American Association of University Women enjoyed an afternoon lunch in Adventist Tehachapi Valley Hospital's Mountain Cafe. Open to the public, the cafe serves breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and lunch/dinner from 11 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. on weekdays, and until 5:30 p.m. on weekends. The kitchen and its staff is currently serving around 75 to 100 meals a day to employees, visitors and patients....
photos by Nick Smirnoff (NPPA)...
Since 1998, American Association of University Women has been changing the lives of girls through the Tech Trek program. It is a nationwide experiential summer camp for eighth grade girls designed to create interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). There are currently 14 campuses that hold these summer camps. On Oct. 10, the local AAUW featured Leslie Edwards, a program graduate who has continued her work with the program. Edwards went on to college and earned a degree in...
Tehachapi's 42nd Annual Old Time Fiddle Contest "Fiddlin' Down The Tracks" took place on Sept. 21 and 22 at Country Oaks Baptist Church. A grand time was had by all....
Tehachapi welcomed its sixth Go Native event at Philip Marx Central Park on Sept. 1. This unique event celebrates indigenous culture in California through demonstrations, food, art, music and dance. Native artists shared their talents with guests and helped them make their own crafts, like weaved baskets, necklaces, tule ducks and more....
Tehachapi dogs, great and small, gathered for Have a Heart Humane Society's annual Gone to the Dogs 5K Fun Run and Pet Festival on Sept. 8. The event included rescue dogs, pet-specific item vendors, a silent auction, games, food and drawings. The best part? Proceeds from the event go toward helping dogs and cats in Tehachapi find their forever homes....
The 21st annual Thunder on the Mountain car show was held August 19 in downtown Tehachapi. Visitors enjoyed the sights and sounds of hundreds of classic and modern cars. Funds raised are given to local charities and scholarships....
Tehachapi's 8th year for National Night Out took place at Central Park Aug. 7. The event is held yearly as a means to introduce the public to the men and woman who work as First Responders. On hand were Kern County Fire, Tehachapi Police Dept., Kern County Sheriff, Kern County Search and Rescue and Hall Ambulance. In addition, many of these safety organizations had representatives from their auxiliary organizations on hand to answer questions and hand out safety information. Tehachapi Police...
On Aug. 11-12, the Tehachapi Loop Railroad Club presented their Summer Model Train Show at the Aspen Builders Inc. Activity Center, 410 West D Street. The club hosted a neighboring club from Lancaster, had several layouts from G to Z scale and held a raffle, which included a six-month club membership and "Thomas the Train" items. This free event attracted train enthusiasts of all ages. Look for the Tehachapi Loop Railroad Club on Facebook for more information....
Every year the Tehachapi Salvation Army hosts a Back 2 School event. New school supply filled backpacks, clothing for school and even haircuts are all part of the event. Parents need only three things to be eligible for the event. First, was their child with them. Second, identification and third, proof of area residency....
On July 14 Scott and Susie Crooke, the owners of Tangleweed Farms in Tehachapi, hosted their third farmhouse dinner. Seventy five guests enjoyed dinner and wine while listening to Fatt Katt and The Bakerbilly Sound. Dinner included Santa Maria style tri-tip, chili beans, garlic bread, roasted vegetables and dessert. The next farm house dinner is scheduled for Aug. 25. For information on their upcoming events visit Tangleweed Farms online at www.tangleweedfarms.com....
Sligo Rags perform at Concerts in the Park...
Main Street Tehachapi presented the community with a delightful evening event on June 23. Main Street arranged three wine sampling stops around town. Each stop featured wines to taste and music to listen enjoy. At the Tehachapi Visitor Center guests were offered country music and a choice of a red, white or bubbly wine to sample. Tasters could then move over to Centennial Plaza to sample wine and listen to Swing/Big Band music. Closing out the evening many samplers went to Railroad Park where...
Part of the traditional 4th of July festivities in Bear Valley Springs is the Challenge the Bear bike races. Three levels of challenge are offered to the bike riders. The Mama Bear race is 35.12 miles in length. The Baby Bear, family style race is 10.51 miles. Then the hardiest of them all – the Papa Bear race is a grueling 58.44-mile race. This race takes riders through the mountain tops of Bear Valley Springs, out to the flats of Cummings Valley, into the hills of Stallion Springs, then b...
Part of the pre 4th of July celebrations, held on June 30 and July 1 in Bear Valley Springs, were a series of water races and boat events....
