Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Join Stallion Springs at their 18th annual Oktoberfest, from noon to 6 p.m. at 27850 Stallion Springs Dr. There will be fun for the whole family! Food, beer, wine, vendors, kid-friendly activities, petting zoo, car show and live music from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. by local band Acme Music Company. [Editor’s note: In The Loop’s Autumn Fun Guide the wrong band was listed for Stallion Springs Oktoberfest. Acme Music Company is the correct band.]...
Need winter coats for your kids? On Nov. 4 from 9 to 11 a.m. the Salvation Army will be hosting their annual coat drive in partnership with both #lovetehachapi and Rotary. They're now seeking donations. Have old coats? The Salvation Army is accepting both children and adult coats, although they have a much greater need for children's coats. New and gently used coats, hoodies, gloves and beanies can be donated to the Salvation Army at 538 E. Tehachapi Blvd., open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to...
Body cameras approved for TPD At the Sept. 18 Tehachapi City Council meeting, Police Chief Richard Standridge proposed the purchase and use of 21 Body Worn Cameras (BWC) for the Tehachapi Police Department. They would be worn by all officers, staff and by the chief himself. Standridge said Tehachapi is the only community in which he has worked that does not have them. When he brought the matter up to city, they were immediately on board for the project. Standridge told the council that the...
The Tehachapi City Council voted unanimously at their Sept. 15 meeting to give the water tower, located in Railroad Park, a face lift. Public Works Director Don Marsh told the Council, "the historic downtown water tower is not merely a relic of the past, but a living testament to the town's history and resilience." Designated a California Historical Landmark in 1978, it is a symbol of the past and the embodiment of the spirit of Tehachapi. Recognizing that the water tower is in need of...
On the corner of Pauley and W. F streets in Tehachapi sits a cute yellow house out of which the Sharing & Caring thrift store operates on a wing and a prayer. Run by community donations and the passion of 25 volunteers, the thrift shop does far more than give old items a new life. Proceeds from the store go directly back into the community through a bills assistance fund, from which people in need of any kind of monetary assistance can request aid. The nonprofit also has a small food pantry...
Our in-house Glass Fusion artist, Leila Kleiman, will be presenting her long-awaited Fused Glass Class. Her students will be making a pendant and earring set. Make beautiful one of a kind art that you can wear or gift to a special person. The class will take place Saturday, Oct. 28 at noon. October is Inktober here at the Arts Center. Our artists will display ink drawing sketches and other pieces using the medium of ink. New hours at the Arts Center We are now open seven days a week and stay...
Three times a week and often on his own dime, Father Wes wheels out his lemonade stand and children line up excitedly through the courtyard of St. Jude's Anglican Church to receive a sweet, free treat. Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday he sets up the stand for kids coming from Tompkins Elementary after school, handing out nearly 100 cookies and cups of lemonade in a half hour's time. Father Wes has been doing his free lemonade and a cookie stand for the past three years and loves to interact...
Known for its quaint diner feel and for the historic photos that line its walls, Kelcy's Restaurant has been a fixture in Tehachapi since 1969. They still serve many of the old diner classics such as chicken fried steak, biscuits and gravy, homemade soup and, of course, their famous roasted chicken. But much has also recently changed at Kelcy's. When husband and wife Bill Lee and Virginia Sheridan bought Kelcy's in 2017, the restaurant was no longer serving dinner or alcohol, having given those...
"You imagine it - we build it" is the motto for Mountain Dog Millworks. Pictured: Live Edge Furniture brings nature's perfection and imperfection indoors. Check out their website today at www.mountaindogmillworks.com....
TehachaSleep is now open! We purchased Karen's Boulevard Shop Antiques and Collectables and we need to sell off all of the inventory to make room for TehachaSleep, Tehachapi's home for Tempur-Pedic mattresses. Almost the entire store is on sale, come in for great deals on beautiful antiques and collectibles. Sale ends Oct. 31. TehachapSleep located at 112 E. Tehachapi Blvd., Ste. B. We are open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sunday. We offer free delivery and you can shop...
In this issue we will continue the discussion begun in The Loop newspaper's Sept. 2 issue describing what is included with auto diagnostic service. Illuminated tire pressure sensor light Most vehicles built after 2007 are designed with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). These sensors and their electronic systems alert a driver of low pressure in the tires. There are two different types of TPMS – direct and indirect. Regardless of the type of system your vehicle uses, an indicator light wi...
It's almost that time of year again. You know the time, when we here in Tehachapi get five minutes of fall, then before we know it winter is here. Karl's Hardware wants you to know that we have you covered! Karl's Hardware is fully stocked up on wood pellets as well as other essential winter items. Our customers who own pellet stoves are well aware that once the cold sets in, or there is a storm on the horizon, wood pellets can become scarce and hard to find. We always suggest being prepared as...
What exactly is functional strength training and how does it differ from traditional strength training? Simply put, functional strength training programs engage multiple muscle groups simultaneously by attempting to mimic basic human movement patterns. In contrast, a traditional strength program isolates a specific muscle group, such as the biceps, quads, or back to build strength in a particular area. However, it doesn't have to be one or the other. A strong functional training program should f...
The Rotary Club of Tehachapi and the Tehachapi Healthcare District are joining forces to present "SayYes!," a leadership seminar for teens grades 9-12. Life has been difficult for all of us these past few years. Social isolation, loneliness, loss of school time and interaction with friends has caused a crisis with our kids and they are hurting. Our future as a society depends on them and their ability to navigate in the wide world. We want to give them the support and care they need to become su...
KCFD Station 12 in Tehachapi received a brand new $1.2 million firetruck replacing their 1997 rig with close to one million miles on it. The photos show Station 12 crew in front of their new rig. Everyone turned out to watch the old firehouse tradition of pushing in their new equipment by the power of the team. More to come on this tradition next issue. Thank you, Kern County Fire, for investing in our community. We appreciate it....
It is hard to believe it is fall again in Tehachapi. Soon it will be Thanksgiving and then Christmas! Have you been thinking about Estate Planning? I know it can be a difficult topic...but your children will be happy you have thought ahead to make it easier to take care of your estate without a probate. What is better, a will, or a trust? A trust will streamline the process of transferring an estate after you die while avoiding a lengthy and potentially costly period of probate (in California...
Join the Tehachapi Police Department for Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Starbucks at 1007 Voyager Dr., Tehachapi (near the Post Office). TPD is excited to put on the event as a local tie-in to the 8th annual National Coffee with a Cop Day. Chief Richard Standridge, along with other members of TPD, will be available to answer questions and spark up a conversation with anyone stopping by the event. Coffee with a Cop events play a vital role in building trust and...
This time every year I start to get that feeling that an important date is just around the corner and that feeling has been with me for decades. Back in the early 1970s, I was in a hobby shop and the owner handed me a book about the 5,000 series 4-10-2 Southern Pacific locomotives. The Boynton written "Three Barrels of Steam" started me on a journey that I continue with today. The great cloud burst of 1932 over the Tehachapis had a chapter dedicated to it as one of the locomotives involved with...
Experience educational activities during the fifth annual Desert Tortoise Week celebration. Multiple government agencies and conservation organizations are partnering to raise awareness and promote recovery of one of the desert's most iconic species, the Mojave desert tortoise. This year's "week" has expanded, with events for the whole family kicking off Sept. 30 and continuing through Nov. 4. The Mojave desert tortoise was listed under the Endangered Species Act as threatened in 1990 due to...
Based out of Yucaipa, California, the Star Spangled Cowgirls drill team is a diverse group of ladies joined together by a love for horses and community. We are a team of dedicated women that love what we do. The foundation of our team is built on teamwork and passion for rodeo. The team dedicates many hours in the saddle working hard to perfect their routines. Our goal is to entertain the crowd with our fast-paced drill maneuvers and upbeat music, while having fun doing it. We are so excited to...
Clients and students in my finance classes have heard this term from me ceaselessly. I'm a firm believer in the concept of creating "streams of income" and interestingly enough, situations may create different streams for each and every one of us. There are basic opportunities many of us share. You may have a retirement plan or a 401K plan at work. What if you leave that place of employment? You, depending on your situation, may maintain the old account while creating a different stream of...
If you've invested in an IRA for many decades, it may well turn into a key source of income for your retirement. Still, you might not deplete your IRA in your lifetime, especially if you also have a pension or a 401(k) and other investment income. So, if your IRA still has sizable assets after your passing, it would likely end up in your estate plan. If you leave your IRA to grown children or other family members, could they be hit with a big tax bill? Here's a little background: Up until the Se...
When the cold weather rolls around and the first slippery days confront drivers, it's tempting to say, "I need an all-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicle to deal with the weather." Well, maybe you don't. Maybe there's another solution that is much more economical and may even have better results for you. There are a lot of people who think having power at all four corners of the vehicle is the answer to all winter can throw at you. True, you can get going more quickly in an all-wheel-drive...
On Saturday Sept. 16, 30-40 Tehachapi area students and friends gathered in Centennial Plaza to participate in a Walk for Peace, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Tehachapi and the Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District. An art contest was held in conjunction with the walk and the winning entries were on display prior to the walk. Judy Trujillo from the Rotary Club met with all the participants before the walk. Participating in the walk were members of Interact Club from Tehachapi High School and...
Learn Self-Hypnosis so you can experience the deep relaxation of trance to relieve stress, anxiety, improve sleep and more. Seating is limited, and cost is $20. Ages 14 to 96. Classes are on Sunday, Oct. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m., or on Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Joyful Life Hypnotherapy, 116 S. Robinson Blvd., Tehachapi. Classes will be taught by Rosemary Powell, Board Certified Hypnotherapist of Joyful Life Hypnotherapy. Reserve your seat by calling (661) 766-1059 today. You're welcome to...
