Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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On June 19, Crown for a Cause partnered with Houchin Community Blood Bank to operate their third in a series of five Tehachapi mobile blood drives. The Crown for a Cause blood drives are organized by Tehachapi resident Tiffany Rea, Miss United States. The drive had a total of 32 people registered and 26 units of blood were able to be used by Houchin. Between the blood drives sponsored by the City of Tehachapi and TVRPD and Crown for a Cause, the Tehachapi community continues to be very generous...
Carl Page was born January 25, 1960, in Greeley, Colorado. He lost his battle with cancer on June 8 at the age of 61. Carl is survived by his sisters, Virginia Jones and Janette Page; brother, Donald Page; stepson, Damon Williams; as well as his dog and companion for the past 15 years, Baby Girl. He was preceded in death by his son, Christian Edward Page; sister, Mary Paulson; and his parents, Gordon and Margie Page. Carl was a lifelong resident of Barstow. His knowledge and skill in the...
Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Kern County) recognized JJ's Legacy as the 34th Assembly District's Nonprofit of the Year for their commitment to save lives. JJ's Legacy educates Kern County residents on the value and importance of organ, eye and tissue donation. Their goal is to increase the number of registered donors and provide compassionate support to donor and recipient families. "It is a privilege to be able to honor JJ's Legacy for the incredible work they do in our community that gives the...
Cadets took to the RETRO skies! Tehachapi Composite Squadron 46, Civil Air Patrol, Air Force Auxiliary Cadets ventured out to the historic Blackbird Airpark on June 26, under the warm Antelope Valley sky. The cadets had their Blackbird "hands-on" history and aerodynamics lesson, preparing them for their walk through the history of the Cold War. Cadets encountered intelligence air vehicles, the Lockheed SR-71A, the A-12, the D-21 drone and the only U-2 "D" model remaining in the world. At the Air...
Danny Lee Ingram was 82 years of age at the time of his passing on June 12. He had made his home in the Tehachapi area for 47 years. The past 27 years he was loved and cared for by his life partner, Carol Lawhon. A private memorial will be held at a later date. He was preceded in death by his parents Irvin and Ida Ingram; siblings, Marlin, Buck, Bob and Loetta Toussaint. Dan also lost his son, Gregory Ingram in 1984. Dan was survived by his daughter, Kimberly Ritter, and her husband Kevan; his...
Our dear sweet Dolores entered Heaven on Wednesday, June 16. Her kind heart and gentle, loving spirit will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Cecil Abbott. She is survived by her son, Aaron Abbott, her sisters, Jeannette Spencer and Muriel Peebles. Services were held at the Tehachapi Public Cemetery, Eastside on July 2. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to: Alzheimer's Association or Kern County Animal Services,...
When in high school I read a poem that began, "My heart leaps up when I behold a rainbow in the sky." Well, rainbows are always a delight but what really makes my heart leap up is a view of the Tehachapi Mountains when I am returning from a trip. Coming from Bakersfield, I almost always take the Keene off-ramp and drive up the "old" road that was once US Highway 466. It's curvy but what mountain road isn't? When you grow up in the mountains you learn to navigate the curves. Ascending the final...
Military history enthusiasts, we are proud to invite you to a Military History Authors book signing, hosted by the Kern County Museum, 3810 Chester St., Bakersfield, on Saturday, July 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Several of Kern County's top military history authors, including authors from Tehachapi, with be signing and offering their books at great prices. Book topics include: a) the Eastern Front and Normandy campaign in WW2; b) the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan; c) the Israeli Air...
In this year’s Homesteading 103 Workshop, we will be teaching about food preservation. Now is the time to learn how to preserve your hard-won produce from your gardens. We will cover three types of canning (steam, pressure, water bath), dehydration, fermentation and oil packing. There will also be a special presentation discussing common herbs, their uses and how to preserve them. Join us on Aug. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for a fun and informative day. The class is $100, is located in Tehachapi and includes lunch, recipes and handouts. C...
July 19-23, 9 a.m.-noon, ages 4-12 at Country Oaks Baptist Church, 20915 Schout Road, (661) 822-1379. Registration is $8, includes shirt and crafts. Register at www.CountryOaks.org. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. July 26-30, 9 a.m.-noon, ages 3 (potty trained)-middle school at Tehachapi First Baptist Church, 1049 S. Curry Street (across from Tompkins), (661) 822-3138. Registration free. Pre-registration available through church office or first day of VBS. The Good News Club, usually held at Tompkins Elementary, is being held at...
(Note: This is the 17th article in a continuing series about local military veterans and their service to our great country. It is also the second article focusing on World War II. Like Bill Jasper and Henry Martinez [February 13, 2021 issue of The Loop], Mr. Hubbard took part in stopping the massive last-ditch German offensive on the Western Front that began in December 1944, and which is commonly known to Americans as the Battle of the Bulge.) Emery Hubbard was inducted into the military on De...
It's not just a job, it's a calling. Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley Nurse, Patrick Dunn, was recently honored with The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. "I am extremely proud of Patrick Dunn and his dedication to the sacred work we do each day for our patients and community," said Alida Lorenz, Administrative Director of Nursing at Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley. "I...
Ever since I grew up enough to be aware that the American ideal and the American reality are two distinctly different things, I've had a variety of mixed feelings about the Fourth of July. On the one hand I am full of wonder and awe and gratitude at the story of our hard-won and hard-kept freedoms; on the other, I am filled with sadness and fear and sometimes disbelief about the freedoms some of us seem willing to deny certain other groups of American citizens on a daily basis. On July 4, 1776,...
The newly formed Stallion Springs Artist Exchange had a combined art show and book sale on June 26 at the library. Stallion Springs Administrative Art Executive for the group Christine Sorenson, volunteer Diana Koeth and Library Coordinator Emma Holm were there to welcome guests. Additional events are scheduled for the last Saturdays of July and August at the Stallion Springs Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by and have a cookie and coffee or iced tea and view the local artists work. The...
The first gathering of the Tehachapi Mountain Healing Drum Circle was held at the Tehachapi Natural Market on June 18 to celebrate bringing in the summer solstice. It was created by and facilitated by Dr. Jim Pickerell, a traditional naturopath and percussionist. There were approximately 20 participants on one of the hottest days of the year. Everyone had a good time under the shade canopies and fans, in spite of the heat. The community drum circle is an informal gathering of people who meet...
Sally and Mike Melvill are two of the finest people on planet Earth! Mike Melvill was born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1940 and immigrated to England in 1960. Mike and Sally were married in Scotland 60 years ago, in 1961. Sally was 17 and Mike was 19 when they eloped. Sally's father was born in the U.S.A., and as a citizen he was able to bring his family members to the U.S. Mike and Sally came to the U.S. with their two sons in 1967 and settled in Indiana. Mike often has said that he had...
Tehachapi Starbucks hosted a Pride Festival on June 26. The morning began with a "pride walk" up and down Tucker Road beginning and ending at the Starbucks parking lot. The festival drew members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies from near and far. Many organizations were on hand to show support and share resources. There was also a photo booth, family friendly activities and face painting....
On the afternoon of July 1, Kelcy's Cafe on Tehachapi Blvd., celebrated their Grand Reopening with cookies, ice cream and a Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting attended by local residents and many City dignitaries....
The Tehachapi Arts Commission announced they will be hosting Tehachapi's first national representational public art exhibition on the weekend of July 24-25. Nearly 40 nationally recognized artists visited Tehachapi in May to explore the landscape, be inspired and commit their inspiration to canvas en plein air. The completed pieces from the May paintout were juried into the July show where they will be available for everyone to view and perhaps purchase. The artists, including a few from...
