Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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When we lose a loved one, we often want to make sure that our final farewells encompass all that they were and all that they loved. We feel pressed to make sure that everything they wanted is brought to the service, memorial or celebration of life. We forget that we, too, are a part of this farewell. It is important to remember that these events are not only to honor those who have passed, but to bring some level of closure within ourselves. Under the pressure of making sure that everything is lined up just right for the service, we sometimes...
Tired of that old shower? Are you on a budget? Call AEQ Plumbing today for a free estimate at (661) 305-4019. They offer affordable bathroom remodels. Whether you're only inquiring or need help on an existing project AEQ Plumbing has got you covered!...
With Art 2023 Tehachapi fast approaching, the 47 artists who spent May 11-14 beginning their paintings in Tehachapi, have been completing their work and submitting them to be juried into the nationally recognized art show. The big event takes place in Tehachapi from July 21-23 at the Aspen Builders Community Center located at 410 W. D Street. This is the third year in a row for Art 2023 Tehachapi, which is sponsored by the Tehachapi Arts Commission and supported by American Art Collector and...
Celebrate the 4th of July with your pets! A variety of patriotic gifts are available at Canine Creek, located at 798 Tucker Rd., Ste. 5, in Tehachapi....
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There will be five days of Independence Day Celebration in Bear Valley Springs, a gated community in the Greater Tehachapi Area. The 5 days will be Friday, June 30; Saturday, July 1; Sunday, July 2; Monday, July 3; and Tuesday, July 4. The 32nd Annual Independence Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. on the 4th. Hot air balloon rides are scheduled for July 1, 2, 3 and 4 at 6:30 a.m. The Firecracker 5K Run will be on Saturday July 1 at 7:15 a.m. Craft and activity booths, food and exhibit booths will be...
The Antelope Valley Fair’s Livestock Council will host its 14th annual Barn Bash Barbecue and Auction on Saturday, June 24. This year’s event is being held in honor of the late Dr. Jim Nyholt and Betty Smith. The Barn Bash is a fun, social gathering and fundraising event that includes a dinner, no host bar, interactive games, music and both live and silent auctions. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, June 24 at the at the AV Fair & Event Center’s H.W. Hunter Pavilion. The event begins at 5 p.m. with games and music. The BBQ dinner...
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. David Newby, and the Tehachapi Symphonic Chorus led by Sandra Adams will celebrate the Fourth of July with a stirring program of show tunes, movie music, patriotic songs, marches, light classical and pops music. The concert will be on Sunday, July 2 at Country Oaks Baptist Church located at 20915 Schout Rd., in Tehachapi. Relax from 4 to 6 p.m. to special tunes brought to you by your very own Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra and Tehachapi...
Kern County Public Health is urging boaters, dog owners and other recreational lake users to exercise caution and observe signage related to active algal blooms when visiting certain areas within Lake Isabella. Public Health recently obtained water samples from 16 locations in Lake Isabella as part of our monitoring program. The Hanning Flat and Tillie Creek boat launch areas' test results indicated the presence of potentially harmful blue-green algae (cyanotoxin) at the cautionary level, which...
The California Living Museum (CALM) will host its first-ever Breakfast with the Bears event to help fund enrichment items for the zoo's beloved bears, Cinnamon and Louie, on Sunday, July 2 beginning at 8 a.m. Guests are invited to join the bears for coffee, juice and donuts at the bear enclosure. Cinnamon and Louie will enjoy treats and enrichment items starting at 8:30 a.m. Tickets will be available the morning of the event at CALM: $10 for adults, $7 Seniors (60+), $6 Children (3-12)....
Nicholas Aldava, a graduating senior from Valley Oaks Charter School, will be attending the University of Southern California in the fall. Aldava had been the president of the Interact Club at the school this past year and was the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship from the Tehachapi Rotary Club. USC has given Aldava a $50,000 grant to study Game Development and Interactive Media Design. Combining his passion for both gaming and music, Nick plans on working in the video game industry. Along with...
To be successful in most endeavors, it's important to develop good habits - and that's certainly the case for investors. And the earlier one develops these habits, the better. So, if you have teenagers who may be starting to work at part-time jobs, now may be a great time to introduce them to investing - and one place to begin might be a Roth IRA. As you may know, a Roth IRA is a popular retirement savings vehicle - its earnings can grow federally tax-free, provided withdrawals aren't taken...
We have the privilege to present Josh Patterson as our June Guest Artist at TVAA Gallery 'N' Gifts. Josh spent his early years in a cabin his parents built in rural Pennsylvania. What it lacked in modern conveniences (central heating, a flush toilet, television), it more than compensated for with lush forest, old farmhouses moldering under shrouds of vines and endless adventures for an often-barefoot feral child. That, of course, is where his love of the wild originates. Those early influences...
The Salt River Cats are a folk group based out of Kern County. Jake Schwartz and Django Stauffer collaborate to sing traditional folk music, original tunes and more. Pj McBroom is the percussionist who holds down rhythm with a smile. With vocal harmonies and instrumental leads, they’re sure to make you hoot and holler!...
The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce will be the proud new organizer of Thunder on the Mountain, which takes place Aug .20, during Mountain Festival weekend. Thunder on the Mountain was created in 2000 by the Tehachapi Car Club. During their 20 year run, Tehachapi Car Club raised a total of $400,000 and donated the money to local nonprofits. The Tehachapi Car Club dissolved during COVID. Race Communication organized the event in 2021 and 2022. The Chamber of Commerce is excited to organize...
James Lewis Cookson, 72, went home to Christ on May 25, surrounded by the love of his family. Trying to capture in a few words the man who was so much to so many: father, husband, friend, leader, caretaker, servant, physician, jokester, creator...seems out of sync with remembering a man who would take 20 additional minutes to hang up after a goodbye, or who could turn a "short" story into an hour-long adventure. So here we remember the life of James L. Cookson, succinctly (sort of)... Born to...
Tom Carlson is a songwriter, singer and musician based in Tehachapi. His music tends to combine elements from traditional American folk music, Kern County's rich country music influences and from the cowboy ballads that he grew up listening to. Carlson has played fiddle for most of his life. A hobby that brought him to stages throughout the western United States, playing with bands and, as a youth, competing in Oldtime Fiddle competitions. It was while he was attending college in Northern...
We are thrilled to announce that Father Jorge Eliecer Arias, founder behind the Domus Colombia Foundation in Medellin Colombia, will be visiting our town of Tehachapi in July. Father Jorge's visit presents a unique opportunity for us to learn firsthand about the incredible work of the Foundation and the transformative impact it has on the lives of countless individuals. With its unwavering commitment to eradicate poverty and promote community outreach, the Domus Colombia Foundation stands as a...
In the late '50s, the Fourth of July in my hometown in Minnesota was a big deal. The town's businesses closed, and we had a Main Street parade where every child seemed to be dressed in red, white and blue. We each got a silver dollar for participating. There were American flags, hot dogs, Kool-Aid, apple pies and lots of beer. It was a time when men of the town had been soldiers in WWII. They would gather to speak about their experiences. Being in a Finnish community, talk would inevitably lead...
While many would like to avoid the subject of drug overdoses, it has been estimated by the California Department of Public Health that in 2021 there were over 21,000 drug overdoses, 7,175 of those reported overdoses ended in death. Keeping that in mind Cornerstone Center for Counseling and Discipleship on J Street in Tehachapi has, in their dedication to its community members, become a trained distribution center of Narcan. “Narcan is a medication that can be administered by anyone with a little training, especially with the nasal spray that w...
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dad, William James Evans, "Bill". He was born on Dec. 9, 1933, in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, and passed on Feb. 3 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bill was a pharmacist with CCI. Some of his hobbies include being an avid stamp collector and antique collector. He also enjoyed woodworking, creating stained glass and home improvements. He was always working with his hands on one project, with another project on deck. He loved reading, sports and he...
Many shelters are full clear across our great country. There is no more space, and pets, especially dogs, are being euthanized daily. People are giving up their dogs due to housing problems, lack of funds, lack of time for pets and to family growth. Sometimes a new child means the pet has to go. There are no adopters, rescues are feeling hopeless and shelters must put the dogs to sleep. You are the only hope your dog has. On a typical day, an organization like Have A Heart Humane Society receives a minimum of seven phone calls asking if we can...
We would like to invite you to our annual “Field Day” June 23-25. This event is put on by the National Association for Amateur Radio, the ARRL. This will take place in Bear Valley Springs, Tehachapi, at the High Country Park. Since 1933, ham radio operators across North America have established temporary ham radio stations in public locations during Field Day to showcase the science and skill of Amateur Radio. This event is a radio contest that gives us a chance to practice using radios in the field, using different modes and sharing kno...
Very few days of the year have the kind of coincidences with respect to our founding fathers attached to them like our national birthday on July 4. The two men most responsible for the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams were both in George Washington's original Cabinet. John Adams as vice president, Thomas Jefferson as secretary of state. The men were friends but had a huge political rivalry with insinuations and innuendo going back and forth during a vicious...
First off, let's talk about all those initials in the headline. EV stands for an electric vehicle. And ICE stands for internal combustion engine, at least in this case. An EV has no gasoline engine and gets its power from a large battery needing external power. Technically, that leaves out all the hybrid vehicles with a battery and a gas engine, but I'll lump hybrids and EVs together for this column. We see news stories of EVs that catch fire, usually with the word "mysteriously" tossed in...
