Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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About ten years ago a group of local artists came together to share ideas. Formerly known as the "Fiber Frogs", they met weekly at the Field of Dreams Alpaca Ranch. Three years ago when owner Amy Stewart sold the ranch she opened Thrive Nutrition and Wellness Center. Now called "Fiber Friday" the group continues to meet at Thrive. Stewart said she wanted to create a place where people could share their knowledge and expand their interest in fiber arts. The group enjoys exploring their creative...
The children from Wednesday's Art for Kids at the Treasure Trove are so excited. Their artwork is on display through the month of March at Kohnen's Country Bakery, 125 W. Tehachapi Blvd. Ste. D. Participating in the exhibit is James Mangelsdorf, age 7, Phillip Mangelsdorf, age 12, Bentley Hecht, age 7 and Daniel Palmquist, age 7. The boys have been learning acrylic painting and drawing. At Phillip's request they are working on perspective. Phillip said he wanted to learn perspective because he...
Born and raised in Coalinga, Calif., Molly Sherman moved to Tehachapi in 1967 and has resided here ever since. She studied massage therapy at the Institute of Holistic Studies in 1988 and opened her massage practice in 1989. Molly grew up with a natural health background. Says Sherman, "Back then everything was organic. That's the way things were grown. My mother taught us about helpful remedies and about foot reflexology." Many years later Molly started doing reflexology on friends and family....
Mary Beth Dillon, a resident at the Adventist Medical Health Center Tehachapi, recently passed away but her memory will never leave us. Mary's roommate, June Schwark said she looks at Mary's passing as a celebration and homecoming. Says Schwark, "I miss Mary but I am happy for her because she is no longer in pain." Long time roommates, the girls created beautiful memories together. One of their favorite activities was their love for painting. Through a program sponsored by the Arts Council of...
Once a month the Tehachapi Treasure Trove hosts a painting party. Local artists provide instruction and the Trove provides snacks, drinks (soda, coffee and wine) and all the painting supplies needed to make a great painting, which is finished during the session. Stephen Headrick, one of the co-owners of the Trove started the paint night several months ago. Says Headrick, "It's a fun evening with lots of fun people." That statement can be attested by the fact the workshops are always full,...
For the past several weeks with the help of funding for supplies from the Arts Council of Kern, long-term care residents at the Adventist Health Medical Center have been busy painting. Recently they put their creative endeavors to work and created a line of greeting cards to be used as a fundraiser. Activities director Zoila Schrader said, "The residents love feeling part of something. Those who donated their pictures are so excited others will see their work. They love the recognition and feel...
The Tehachapi Association of Teachers and the Tehachapi Unified School District have been in contract negotiations for the current school year for many months. Negotiations continue and the Teachers Association hopes for a fair settlement. At the recent school board meeting several district teachers spoke with this writer regarding their concerns. Keely Lowe, a second grade teacher from Cummings Valley Elementary said, “I feel teachers add a lot of value to our community. We are very hard working and we need to get regular cost of living r...
With a lengthy agenda the Golden Hills Community Services District Jan. 19 meeting was called to order for open session at 6 p.m. The meeting began with financial reports presented to the Board and the public. It was ascertained that the district is doing good for this year. A quarterly report will be presented at the February meeting. After approval of items on the consent calendar, a discussion ensued regarding a policy whereby documents requested and produced upon request of one director be provided to all directors. It was decided the...
I invite you to take the time to create a "tantrum mat". Maybe your stress is just a sign that you need a break. Supplies: Paint, markers, collage materials (whatever you have on hand), a surface you can decorate and use as your tantrum mat (such as heavy paper, canvas, or cloth), a sense of humor. Adult help when needed. HOW TO MAKE A TANTRUM MAT 1. Step on the surface you selected for your mat, and trace around each of your feet. You can keep your shoes on or go barefoot. 2. Decorate your...
It was standing room only as community members and district teachers filled the meeting room to capacity at the Jan. 17 board meeting of the Tehachapi Unified School District. The regular meeting began with public comments. Ann Chiarini, a teacher from Cummings Elementary, received a standing ovation after her moving speech in public comments entitled "I have a dream". Chiarini addressed concerns among teachers in the district. Because the issue was not on the agenda there were no comments made...
In 2009, The Arts Council of Kern started the art cart program at San Joaquin Hospital in Bakersfield, Calif. The purpose of the program is to provide and engage patients with art projects that will help heal their spirits, create conversation, and make meaningful interaction. Recently the Council has brought the program to the Adventist Health Medical Center of Tehachapi. For the past few months, Mary Beth Dillon and Lela June Schwark have been creating art from their bedsides. Lela June or...
