Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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All of us feel anxious now and then. It’s a normal emotion when dealing with something our mind considers a threat. Threats can simply be a problem at work, or doing an activity we have never done before, facing a life changing decision, or trying to talk with a bill collector. It is normal to feel nervous when faced with known problems we must solve and with issues concerning our livelihood. On the other hand “anxiety disorders” are different. They often result in such distress that it inter...
Social risk Social risk refers to the possibility that a segment of society will institute boycotts, litigation, publicity campaigns, or lobbying efforts against a company due to its social policy or business practices. The actions of society can negatively affect that company’s performance. Tobacco, energy, gaming, and weapons companies often face this type of risk, as do companies that face environmental or discrimination concerns. Example(s): A large oil company ships crude oil overseas in g...
This fall, Kern County Public Works will be making improvements to the Tehachapi Landfill. New state laws have prompted the changes, but county staff is eager to comply. Nancy Ewert, Assistant Director for the Kern County Public Works Department, is leading the directive to help businesses meet new mandatory commercial organic recycling laws. "The changes are the result of increased recycling legislation, primarily directed at businesses, but the improvements will benefit residential users as...
The Tehachapi Friends of NRA held its 14th Annual Fundraising Dinner and Auction in Tehachapi on August 6, 2016. Drawing members of Tehachapi and surrounding communities over 260 people packed the event space at Benz headquarters. The draw of the event was not only the raffle drawings, live auction and silent auction, but camaraderie in support of the NRA and firearm ownership. First time attendee and NRA member Tim Garnica is "pro-gun" and was "supporting the cause," he says, while enjoying...
Western singer and horseman Mike Beck will be returning to Tehachapi for an August 27 concert at Fiddlers Crossing. The critically acclaimed singer/songwriter, guitarist and horseman is a veteran performer who has toured with Western folk legends Ramblin' Jack Elliott and Ian Tyson. He has become well known on the Western music circuit for his soulful portrayal of the American West and unique guitar style. He first performed at Fiddlers Crossing back in 2010 , making a return visit in 2011,...
Throughout the year the Tehachapi Area Association of REALTORS® along with our Affiliates have been busy fundraising for worthy causes in Tehachapi. In January at our annual Installation of Officers and Directors Dinner, we hold a silent auction where 100% of the money raised goes to Scholarships for local High School Seniors. In May, at a breakfast in their honor, President Jim Hutson awarded scholarships to six seniors in the amount of $3,750. It is important to our community to invest in...
The Jacobsen Middle School Robotics and Research Teams will have a 2016 Robotics program introduction meeting on Monday, August 22 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the JMS cafeteria. All parent’s and JMS students who wish to participate in the 2016 Robotics season should attend. The season runs from early September to December 4. Team member application packages will be handed out and are due no later than Tuesday, August 30. It is highly likely that only a limited number of students will be able to participate and late application packages will n...
On September 8th, the venerable TV series Star Trek will officially turn 50. While a number of old "properties" have been resurrected from the dust bins lately, Star Trek never really died. When it premiered in 1966, NBC was very proud of the show with its racially-integrated, multinational crew of men and women. It was a radical departure from shows that avoided controversy like the plague. Storylines often tackled burning social issues of the day, including race relations and even the Vietnam...
First Fridays have become a popular event of fun, refreshments, hospitality and shopping at all the participating venues. Gallery ‘N’ Gifts will be celebrating its 37th year in business. Gallery ‘N’ Gifts is located at 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd. Tehachapi Treasure Trove is located at 116 East Tehachapi Boulevard, right across the street from the water tower in Railroad Park. We will be featuring Alari Design’s expanded studio and showcasing Alari’s new products. Come see what is happening and join the fun, food, wine and conversation. Oak Tree Ar...
For First Friday in September the Tehachapi Museum's newest exhibit will showcase vintage and collectible handbags. The "gem" in the exhibit will be a beaded bag that once belonged to the Fickert sisters of Bear Valley and was donated to the museum by Mary Lou Yearton. The handbag collection may be found in the textile gallery. Also in the textile gallery is a collection of dinner bells. In the main gallery the Community Case displays scale models of wooden oil derricks constructed by Rufus...
First Friday, September 2, will be a special event. Gallery 'N' Gifts will be celebrating its 37th year in business. The artists invite you to attend their celebration so they can express their appreciation of your support. A birthday cake made by Tehachapi's own Front Porch Bakery will be served along with various refreshments, wine and punch from 5 to 8 p.m. To kick off Gallery 'N' Gift's celebration, they will be featuring two different styles of artwork in a unique father/daughter show. Wood...
Many Jewelry lovers in the Tehachapi area have discovered Alari Design, a great resource for both custom jewelry and repair. Jeweler and metalsmith Michael of Alari Design and four employees share an expanded studio at Tehachapi Treasure Trove allowing customer walk-ins to buy his work, order custom jewelry or take advantage of his jewelry repair and watch battery replacement services. New offerings by Alari Design include personalized jewelry, computerized engraving, dog tags, money clips and...
On September 24 at the beautiful Dorner Family Vineyard, Family Life Pregnancy Center will host its annual fundraiser An Evening for Life Dinner and Auction. This year's theme is A Journey of Tastes. The evening will begin with tastings from around the world for the appetizer hour, followed by a full catered dinner. While enjoying your taste journey you have the opportunity to peruse the unique and wonderful silent auction items/packages we have carefully selected for your buying pleasure....
Best in Show: Jessica Grant TVAA Choice: Eric Loe 1st-2nd grade: First place Chloe Dowlearn Second place William Kennison Third place Maddie Whitaker Fourth place Sophie Genardini Fifth place Jasmine Hernandez 3rd, 4th, 5th grade: First place Anna Cable Second place Emily Kennison Third place Collin Mullins Fourth place Kayleen (Dr. Jones) Fifth place Seth Beyer 6th, 7th, 8th grade: First place Jacqueline Torres Second place Ella Whitney Third place Allison Jacobson Fourth place Ava Stewart...
8 photographers wowed the Gallery 'N' Gifts crowd at the Photography Contest reception held on August's First Friday. With 105 stunning entries, the judges had a tough job settling on the winners. "Each year the photographers up their game, and delight our customers who visit all month long to view the contest photos." Said contest coordinator, Gale Caldwell, "We'd like to thank everyone who came to the reception, it's one of the largest turnouts we've ever had." If you missed the reception,...
Have you ever just sat and listened? I mean, really listened to the sounds around you? Here at the ranch, we have amazing sounds. Earl, the emu, makes a sound like a chain saw trying to start. The baby reindeer "bark". It sounds like they are saying "owa owa". Our little mule deer fawn, Ember, "meows" and literally sounds like a kitten. Zebra bark a short shrill, breathless sound. Camels make such a unique sound I have thought of recording it and sending it to the Sasquatch Society. I am sure th...
The Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District board of directors has named Assistant Manager Tom Neisler to succeed retiring District Manager John Martin. The board came to their decision at the end of a marathon closed meeting at the district Brite Lake headquarters on Fri., Aug. 26 that began at 2 p.m. and ended just before 7 p.m. A committee of board chairman David Worden and director Jonathan Hall had narrowed a field of 30 candidates to eight. The final two were the subject of intense...
