Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Join us for our summer concert featuring our Young Artist Competition winner and selections with the Tehachapi Symphonic Chorus. Sunday, May 17, at 4 p.m., at Country Oaks Baptist Church, located at 20915 Schout Rd. The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra is excited to announce our 2015 Young Concert Artist Competition Winner, Pedro Graterol. Pedro was born on January 26 of 2000 in Maracaibo, Venezuela. He began his musical studies in 2010 in ‘’El Sistema’’, a music project founded by Master Jose Antonio Abreu 40 years ago, with Dalia Garcia and Ces...
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is hosting a "bear aware" public meeting on May 12 in Tehachapi. The meeting is scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the BeeKay Theater, 110 South Green St. in Tehachapi. A CDFW wildlife biologist will make a presentation on "Living Responsibly in Bear Country," which will include information on what attracts black bears, how to secure food and trash, and the dangers of feeding wildlife (see below for a sample of this information). A question...
Tehachapi Community Theatre announces their new Postcard Discount promotion. TCT distributes 2500 direct mail postcards for every main stage production performed at the BeeKay and is offering a discount to recipients on our mailing list who bring in their postcard for a $2.00 discount on a single ticket. Write your email address on the card and give it to the agent at the box office requesting the Postcard Discount. This Postcard Discount promo is available the full run of each show and all received postcards—complete with email a...
It has been said to me on more than one occasion that Tehachipites (or Tehachipians, depending on some criteria unfathomable to me) are either totally into computers, email and the internet or they are totally devoid of interest or knowledge in this modern contrivance. Some blame age – that computer stuff doesn’t mix with the older crowd (geez, first we were post-war babies, then a fancy named generation and now we’re just a “crowd”?). Horsepucky. I’ve overheard conversations between octogenarians about their email and which server was better,...
Jordyn Bell, 14, has been chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss California Pageant to be held July 17- 19, 2015 at the Hilton Orange County in Costa Mesa, Calif. She is in the 9th grade and attends Tehachapi High School. She will be competing with other girls ages 13-15 in the junior teen division. Jordyn said she enjoys cooking, playing volleyball, photography, art, and camping. She also enjoys spending time with her family and hanging out with friends. On weekends she is a...
The Stallion Springs Board of Directors held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 21. In a Special Meeting held at 5:30 p.m. the Board approved a revised agreement with Consultant David Aranda reducing his monthly “not to exceed payment amount” to $5,000. The Board also reviewed and approved the 2015-2020 Strategic Plan. The plan contained proposed goals for the next five years with the understanding that the plan is a working document and may be revised at any time, as situations change over time. There was also a discussion on the...
The Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District has been selected to receive the 2015 Award of Distinction for Outstanding Technology, Social Media and Marketing bestowed by the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts. The award is presented annually to a single park agency exhibiting innovative and groundbreaking public outreach practices, and for which the application criteria include visual presentations and statistical outcome of agency web and digital presence (website), social media practices, and innovative marketing st...
During the months that have a fifth Thursday, the Rotary Club of Tehachapi has a social instead of their normal lunchtime meeting. It gives club members a chance to get to know each other better and have fun. In May the Rotary met at Honey Wagon Brewery and had a grand time. Pictured, back row, left to right: Mike Gilbert, Judy Trujillo, Bert Roper, Phil Richmond, Jerry Hildreth, Bill Kotz, Ken Caskey, Harley Kunkle. Front row, left to right: Linda Carhart, Sue Roper, Tracy Donahue, Claudia White, Anne Teagarden, Tim Trujillo, LeAnn Williams,...
During the week of April 27, the City of Tehachapi placed American flags, as part of the Adopt-A-Flag program, all over downtown Tehachapi. Pictured is Josh from the City, placing an American flag in front of The Loop newspaper office....
The California Highway Patrol's Mojave and Antelope Valley area offices held a graduation ceremony for new senior volunteers on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. The volunteers have completed a two-week course in which they learned how to assist CHP officers in both administrative and field capacities. Volunteers ages 55 and older take courses in subjects including driving, CPR, first aid, traffic control, cone placement, road closure procedures and radio procedures. Members of the Senior Volunteer Program are the unsung heroes of this Department and...
Tehachapi herbalist, Edna McCallion addressed the Bakersfield Garden Project Group on the topic “Garden Herb Companions”. A PowerPoint presentation advocated herbs as beneficial plants in vegetable, fruit and flower gardens, as well as vineyards. This information is on Edna’s website at www.herbbasket.net . The Bakersfield Garden Project is a community group with the goal of “inspiring people in the production of home grown produce. ” They assist individuals and groups in setting up gardens. They also pick excess fruit for food banks and other...
Celebrating their 53rd anniversary are Flo and Jay Sussel. This picture was taken at First Friday May 1st at Tehachapi Treasure Trove where you can most always find them on First Fridays....
A May snowstorm dropped a couple of inches of snow on the mountain ridges in Bear Valley Springs on May 7. Starting with clear skies on Thursday morning, by early afternoon snow flurries were falling at the 6,000 foot level. By late afternoon measurable snow had fallen leaving the landscape with a heavy dusting of the white stuff. It continued overnight night, bringing much needed moisture. Postcard scenes and slippery roads greeted residents, but no driving difficulties were encountered....
A neon toilet – pressed into service as a fundraising tool for the Tehachapi Parks Foundation – will soon appear mysteriously on local front yards. Residents will be obliged to make a contribution to have it removed and relocated to another front yard. Happily, the resident can say whose yard the toilet will go to next. Craig Janssen announced the campaign at the May 6, 2015 meeting of the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council at The Shed restaurant, promptly producing $100 to sta...
Bark for Life Spring 2015 started off at the Railroad Depot on April 25. This event is alot of fun and for a great cause....
Tehachapi Hospital holds an annual appreciation luncheon for the volunteers who run the hospital’s thrift store. From the program: “The luncheon is greatfully dedicated to you for your generosity, hard work and service. Although we don’t say ‘thank you’ enough, please never forget that we appreciate your endless efforts. Each one of you is a valued member of the Tehachapi Hospital Team. Please accept heartfelt thanks from each employee of Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District.” Lots of guild me...
Enjoyed by a packed house at the BeeKay Theatre, this year’s Rotary Fashion Show featured Denim and Lace, White Cotton, the F&R Line, as well as other brands, for the discriminating clothing shopper. Featuring a fine taste of clothing displayed on local models, Tehachapi has no shortage of fine clothing stores. This year’s ensembles featured collections from Dahlia, a boutique; the Dressing Room; Tehachapi’s Own Western and Work Wear; and Treasure’s eConsignment stores. Guests were also able to enjoy sandwiches donated by Kohnen’s German Ba...
Mayor Susan Wiggins presented a proclamation of support from the City of Tehachapi and the Tehachapi City Council to Kern Citizens for Energy at the May 4 council meeting. The proclamation accepted by Rachel Glauser (on left) recognized the enormous contribution of the oil and gas industry to the economy of Kern County, the state of California and the nation in the areas of jobs, tax revenue and philanthropy....
May 1 - 2, 2015, Pat Doody, Tehachapi Tourism Commision President, was seen promoting Tehachapi Tourism at the Orange County Marathon EXPO. There were over 30,000 participants and there was much interest in the community of Tehachapi. Photo provided....
Kiwanis Club President Marget Willer welcomes guests to this year’s Prayer Breakfast. Over 100 people attended the morning service. Food was prepared by Linda Pettitt of Mill Street Kitchen. Flowers were provided by Albertson’s and beautifully arranged into table center pieces by Kiwanian Tina Ford-Cunningham. Photo by Nick Smirnoff (NPPA)...
I walk the ranch every morning and every night just to check and make sure all is well with the critters. It is a peaceful time and I enjoy the quiet time to visit with my friends in the animals. This morning baby rabbits were scampering everywhere and it reminded me that it is that time of the year: The time when little ones are everywhere and I start getting phone calls. At Windswept Ranch, this time of year, we get calls about fawns from all over the Tehachapi area. I think that just shows how much Tehachapi residents care about their deer,...
