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  • Sisters to teach art at Slice of Life

    Susan Minor|Jan 19, 2019

    Sisters and best friends, Hannah and Elisabeth Macy (ages 24 and 27) developed a love for beauty from a very young age. Growing up in a large family of 12, they were home-schooled through all 12 grades. After graduation, they continued their education, taking art classes to learn new techniques and methods. Elisabeth first began taking art lessons from Alicia Garver at the age of 12. Although she had always wanted to be an artist, she had already given up hope. It was too frustrating when she...

  • School District to team with Sandy Hook Promise Foundation

    Pat Doody|Jan 19, 2019

    At their first meeting of 2019, the Tehachapi School Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding between Tehachapi Unified School District and Sandy Hook Promise Foundation (SHPF) to educate TUSD middle school and high school students about the Foundation's no-cost Say Something-Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS). The program is completely funded by the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation which is based in Newtown, Conn. Basically, the SS-ARS will instruct students, educators and administrators on...

  • Tehachapi Treasure Trove featuring Ruthie Stockdale and her jewelry, Ruthie's Little Pretties

    Susanna Monette|Jan 19, 2019

    For First Friday on Feb. 1, Tehachapi Treasure Trove will feature Ruthie Stockdale maker of Ruthie's Little Pretties. Ruthie specializes in working with Swarovski crystals. Her jewelry sparkles whether under the sun or in lamp light. Her line includes earrings, bracelets, necklaces, anklets and charms. Playing with jewelry since her teen years, Ruthie has been seriously making and selling jewelry since 2000 when she discovered Swarvoski crystals. She is self-taught and has learned by trial and...

  • Gallery 'N' Gifts 14th annual winter photo contest

    Gail Caldwell|Jan 19, 2019

    Photographers gather your favorite photos and get ready for the 14th annual winter photo contest at Gallery 'N' Gifts. Be sure to enter early as photos will be hung in the order they are received until each category is full. Submissions will be accepted from Jan. 21-29 at Gallery 'N' Gifts, located at 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd. A special First Friday reception will be held to show off the photos and announce the winners on Feb. 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. Categories for this year's event include...

  • 'Meet Our Local Authors' book mini-faire and book signing, Feb. 17

    Jan 19, 2019

    The Bear Valley Springs Cultural Arts Association is sponsoring a FREE event for the Bear Valley Springs and Greater Tehachapi area public: “Meet Our Local Authors, Book Mini-Faire and Book Signing”. As many writers learn, writing the book is one thing, getting it published is something else. A panel of published authors will share the success and pit-falls of choosing to find a publisher or self-publish. Topics addressed will include but not limited to: attracting a major publisher, lea...

  • Tehachapi Museum and Errea House featuring Vintage Valentine cards, Pez dispensers and displays of pottery

    Charles White|Jan 19, 2019

    Join us on Feb. 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. for First Friday at the Tehachapi Museum and start your Valentine celebration early. Vintage Valentine cards will be featured, along with candy boxes, tins and special Valentine-themed appetizers will be served. Continuing exhibits include a display of the pottery of Mata Ortiz, a region of NW Chihuahua, Mexico featuring a portion of the collection of sisters Mary Cunningham of Tehachapi and Gianna Ranuzzi of Berkeley. Many of the items were purchased in Mata...