Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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The 2022 Chalk on the Walk Festival was one for the record books. With over 80 entries and 30 sponsors, Tehachapi Arts Foundation and Tehachapi Valley Arts Association raised record funds for a favorite community cause: Art supply donations for local area schools. "TVAA's mission with Chalk on the Walk is to keep art in the classrooms. That we get to do this with such a fun community activity is an all-around win! Now that the event has happened, we'll collect art supply wish lists from...
Join us for the first viewing of a new short video that commemorates the 70th anniversary of the devastating 1952 Tehachapi earthquake that destroyed downtown Tehachapi. The date and time of 4:52 a.m., July 21, 1952 was seared into the minds of Tehachapi residents for decades. Even today, old timers have stories to tell about the most devastating event in Tehachapi history, an earthquake of such magnitude that it was felt throughout the state, from San Diego to Northern California. It was the...
I got another hankering the other day, this time for an authentic old-fashioned chocolate malt. And my favorite get-away place to get such a thing is the General Store in Randsburg, California. So, off I went on one of my favorite day trips – a drive through the desert and up into the mountains to Randsburg, known lovingly as a "living ghost town." 2020 census says the population is now 99 but it is more known for its plethora of old abandoned buildings and artifacts, most of which are left o...
One of the things my therapist repeats over and over again is, "If others talked to us the same way we talk to ourselves, we would never want to be their friend." In fact, we would not want them anywhere near us, yet many of us continue to struggle with negative self talk. The impact of our self talk on our self image is immense. One of the first exercises I take every client through is to look into a mirror and tell me what they see. Ugly, worthless, stupid, bad parent and unloveable are just...
"I was born in the U.S. and raised in the Cayman Islands. I've been sculpting since I was 4 years old. It has always been a passion of mine and a form of therapy for myself. I mainly use polymer clay for my finished pieces but also incorporate other types, as well as wire in my work. I enjoy boxing and acting in my free time. Most of my inspiration comes from nature especially exotic, endemic creatures, such as one of my favorites the blue iguana only to native to Grand Cayman," Matthew...
Bear Valley Springs Cultural Arts Association presents Nick Smirnoff, iconic local photojournalist and hiker, pictured preparing to take photos in the Bear Valley mountains. He will speak on his 40-year career in the movie and television business. Come join us this fabulous afternoon, Aug. 27 at 4 p.m. in the Reception Room of the Oak Tree Country Club, 29541 Rolling Oak Dr. The event is free. Call Michelle if you need a gate pass (661) 972-2519....
After being held virtually for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Kern County Superintendent of Schools office, in conjunction with the Kern High School District, Bakersfield College, CSU, Bakersfield and California Aeronautical University, will host the annual Kern County College Night in-person on Monday, Sept. 12 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mechanics Bank Convention Center. The event is free and reservations/tickets are not required. Representatives from public and private colleges and universities will be on hand to...
On Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 9:15 a.m., a ceremony will be held at Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 E. Bear Mountain Blvd., Arvin, California, to memorialize those veterans who were interred here without known family over the past year. This is the first ceremony held since 2019, that has no restrictions to the number of attendees permitted to assist in honoring Veterans that are recognized in this type of ceremony. This ceremony will honor the brave servicemen and women who served and were interred without family over the last year. The...
My name is Chris Frost. I am the happy husband of Sara Frost and proud daddy of our three children. I am also the pastor of Mountain Bible, an on-call chaplain at the hospital and recent owner of Tehachapi Flower Shop. However, this column is designated to articulating God's grace as described in the ancient Scriptures. I will be speaking solely from and on behalf of my role as pastor at my church. This month at MBC we began a mini-sermon series on the parable of the prodigal son. In Luke 15...
Dan and Stacie Miller moved to Tehachapi in April from Henderson, Nevada. They had lived in Henderson since 2016 while Dan was working as a government contractor on the F16 jet at Nellis Air Force Base there. Dan said he really was not looking to move to California but the offer of lead engineer on an F22 at Edwards changed his mind. Dan explained that Edwards has five F22s and each plane has its own staff and crew. Dan said that Tehachapi was the closest community most similar to where they gre...
Bear Valley Springs' annual Art Show will feature five beautiful pieces of art, donated for a raffle to be held during the reception, on Sept. 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Oak Tree Country Club in Bear Valley, 29541 Rolling Oak Dr. Accomplished oil painter Terry Sonntag's contribution, is an 8x10 oil on canvas depicting one of the many scenic sites at the Vasquez Rocks in Agua Dulce. This is a highly used location for filming movies, TV programs and even commercials. The piece is named "Trail...
The BVSA has changed their meeting day for the regular open meetings to the fourth Tuesday of the month, still at 6 p.m. at the Oak Tree Country Club. If you want to know what decisions are being made regarding our community, consider attending a meeting or two. Summer is coming to a close, and with it, the Friday night movies at Cub Lake. The last movie will be on Aug. 26 and is “Jurassic Park Dominion.” Also coming to an end will be the open pool swim. Sept. 6 will be the last day. Water aerob...
Organizers of the Antelope Valley Fair and Alfalfa Festival are proud to announce the opening day arena concert will feature Grammy award-winning rock band Train’s AM Gold Tour. Opening for Train will be Thunderstorm Artis, a finalist in the popular TV series “The Voice,” known for his soulful sound. Concerts start at 7:30 p.m. in the Palmdale Auto Mall Grandstand Arena. The 2022 concert series is sponsored by the City of Lancaster and the City of Palmdale. This year’s 2022 AV Fair, themed “What A Ride!,” is an 8-day event, running Sept. 23- O...
This schedule is in place from Aug. 8 to Sept. 5 Important Notice Sept. 5 (Labor Day) is the end of our pool season. As a last HOORAH of the season, and in honor of Labor Day, we will be offering Open Recreational Swim on this day from 1-5 p.m. Remember to thank our wonderful Lifeguards for working hard this summer. We wouldn’t have a season without their hard work and dedication! Entry fee: $5 (cash only) Non-swimmers fee: $2 (cash only) 10-visit punch pass: $40 (cash only) Children 3 and under...
A Trust can save you hundreds of thousands of dollars by avoiding MediCal benefit "charge back" or recovery against your home for benefits paid to skilled nursing homes. It's not uncommon to pay $5,000/month in a nursing home. If the resident doesn't have much cash, even if they have a house, MediCal (public benefit program) will pay that rent for them for as long as they live. Before 2017...law offices used to prepare documents they called "House Trusts" to help clients legally avoid MediCal...
Children's Art Class every Wednesday. With Summer over (at least for students), our class hours have returned to 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. We can offer a private class for birthdays or your group of friends. To make arrangements, call the center and ask for Grayson. Aspiring Musicians Our Jam Sessions have become popular. The next one is Tuesday, Aug. 23. Set up is 5-5:30 p.m. We play for two or three hours. We are looking for beginning/intermediate musicians who would like to learn to play with...
I believe it is time to scrap the big leagues for a better version of baseball on television. As the Little League World Series winds down, we have been entertained for weeks with regional and championship match ups that are doing nothing short of reminding us how the game of baseball should be played. I am talking about the constant examples of sportsmanship, the passion, the great plays and the lesson we are all receiving in humility and fun. It has me asking myself and the television world,...
Michael Vance Phillips passed away on July 30 in Los Angeles, California; he was 67 years old. Michael was born on April 4, 1955, in Seattle, Washington, to parents, Alfred and Clara Phillips. He graduated from Quartz Hill High School in 1973 and attended Humboldt State University. He received his Bachelor of Science in Forestry and Natural Resources in 1979. After graduation, he worked as a Forestry Technician for the U.S. Forest Service in Idaho and Oregon. On May 12, 1980, he married Neva...
Pierre M. Hartman, 91, passed away at his home in Tehachapi on Saturday, July 30. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 15, at Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 E. Bear Mountain Blvd., Arvin, California. Pierre was born Nov. 26, 1930, in France to John A. and Yvonne Reynaud Hartman and raised in Denver, Colorado. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1953 to 1955 before earning a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder, in 1958. He spent 10 years working as...
Roxanne Ward was born April 27, 1947, and passed Monday, Aug. 1. Roxanne leaves behind her son, Jim; his daughter, Liliana; and daughter-in-law, of Phoenix, Arizona; daughter, Brandi; son-in-law, Robert, and their daughter, Madasyn of Bakersfield, California; her best friend, Steve Lynn of Tehachapi, CA, and of course all her other family members and friends. Roxanne loved fast cars, flashy clothes and her dogs, Sassy and Teddy. Roxanne was widowed by her husband, Bob Ward, whom she loved with...
The Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce continues to reinforce its commitment to helping the area’s business community, create connections and strengthen relationships at its 26th annual Hispanic Business Conference & Expo. The Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (KCHCC) is excited to announce the return of its annual Hispanic Business Conference & Expo. The popular event was put on hold in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID pandemic. However, this year, KCHCC has moved forward to hold the 26th annual Hispanic Business Expo on Wednesday,...
Do they sing “Hello mother, hello father” in summer camp anymore? The song made popular by Allan Sherman the summer of 1963 highlighted a list of terrible circumstances one camper was having at summer camp. In the end the rain stopped, the sun came out and the fun began. Never mind, said the kid in the song to his parents. He decided to stay. Summer camp usually involves some adjustments. In the graphic novel “Camp” by Kayla Miller, you get a pretty typical idea about camp life and the trials...
New full-time Business Professor Dr. Deanna Ing Campbell has always loved school and has worked in many aspects of education over the years. She spent the last 16 years serving as site director for Cerro Coso’s Bishop and Mammoth campuses. “Teaching is my passion and I have taught full- and part-time over the past 30 years at every level from elementary to doctorate,” she said. “Life-long learning is definitely the motto I live by.” She is currently working towards a master’s degree in counseli...
Adventist Health and Anthem Blue Cross announced on Aug. 11 they have reached a new contract agreement that provides Anthem health plan members with continued in-network access to hospital-based services at Adventist Health facilities. “We are pleased to have reached a mutual agreement with Adventist Health that provides our members with continued access to care at Adventist Health facilities,” said John Pickett, regional vice president, Anthem Blue Cross. “The successful resolution of our discussions builds on our long-term partnership and sha...
For more than two decades, Kern County 4th through 12th graders in need of a little extra help with their math homework have tuned in to “Do the Math,” a standards-based mathematics TV show and free tutoring program produced by KCSOS’ Kern Education Television Network (KETN). The 21st season will begin on Sept. 13 when host and executive producer Michael Cushine and several math tutors take problems from callers and solve them live on air. “There are plenty of apps that students can utilize on their smart phone to help them come up with th...
