Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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On Jan. 3, Gallery 'N' Gifts held its monthly First Friday artist reception. This month featured a multi-artist show curated by Andi Campognone. The show, titled "The Expanse," celebrated artists Aazam Irilian, Nuri Amanatullah, Josh Patterson, David Koeth, Mark Pestana and Denise Lewis and features a space/aeronautical theme. The event drew in quite a crowd. If you missed the opening, the show is available for viewing through Feb. 5. Gallery 'N' Gifts is located at 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd. The...
Tehachapi's Mango Haus Lounge owners, Johnny and Karen Diaz, are thrilled to announced that after a year of casual changes, Mango Haus Lounge's newly updated menu is on its way! Their vision has been to educate and offer the community healthy fresh options, with amazing taste. A year of evolutions has consisted of a name change: "Prohibition" to "Mango Haus Lounge," making subtle tweaks to their existing menu to resemble their Bakersfield location and working with Kern County Public Health,...
I have always loved the sights and sounds of airplanes. You know how certain sights and sounds stay in your memory bank forever? I remember when my husband Al and I were standing near the flagpole at Mojave Air & Space Port during a plaque dedication ceremony honoring all U.S. Marines and personnel who served at Marine Corps Air Station Mojave. Al looked at me and said, "Here comes Dick Lawyer!" We were looking toward the South down Airport Blvd. that Memorial Day in 1996. To this day, I still...
Chiseling Image grand opening New business in Old Town offers luxury aesthetics On Saturday, Jan. 18, Joey Hernandez, owner of Chiseling Image Luxury Aesthetics, will celebrate the grand opening of his new salon with a ribbon cutting and event. The event will include treats by Mountain Coffee House and Sip and Dip, as well as drawings for $100 gift cards and free hair cuts for life. The Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi will also be present offering $50 gift cards for new subscribers. Guests will enjoy...
The inaugural meeting of the Tehachapi Cancer Support Group was a heartwarming success! It brought together individuals in our community who are fighting cancer, survivors and their dedicated supporters, providing a safe and supportive space to connect, share and learn. Attendees had the opportunity to meet others facing similar challenges, exchange valuable information and discover resources for additional support and free services. This gathering fostered a sense of unity and understanding that left everyone inspired. We were fortunate to...
Grab your cameras and beat winter boredom by joining TVAA's Annual Photography Contest. Tehachapi is a beautiful place to drive around, enjoy the scenery and capture some of that beauty in photos. Tehachapi Valley Arts Association is holding a photo contest in February and your photo submission could win ribbons or even bring home one of the top cash prizes! Submissions are due Jan. 24-Feb. 3, 2025. First Friday, Feb. 7 at Gallery 'N' Gifts (100 W. Tehachapi Blvd.) will feature an awards...
Chester Ray Reaves was born May 16, 1948 in Porum, Oklahoma to parents, William and Julie Reaves. He passed peacefully at his home from this earthly life to his eternal life with his lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Dec. 10, 2024 in Tehachapi. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones who will miss him greatly. He enjoyed time spent with his family, especially with his boys, camping, barbeques, fishing and teaching them the importance of living a healthy productive life, filled with love...
Happy New Year from Tehachapi Arts Center Tehachapi Arts Center welcomes in the new year wishing everybody a happy, prosperous, and peaceful 2025. It's hard to believe another year has past us by. Improv Class with Susan & Johnathon, Saturday, Jan. 11 Join us for a great workshop and get the chance to hone your improv skills. This one is a lot of fun. Runamuk Ceramics Will be holding various classes this month. Create your own design or use one of theirs to create decorations and ornaments,...
This January, Gallery 'N' Gifts will feature the group show "The Expanse." This show will feature works that reflect the theme of aerospace. The show, curated by Andi Campognone, will open on Friday Jan. 3, 2025 and will be on display until Feb. 5, 2025. A First Friday reception will be held on Jan. 3, 2025 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Gallery 'N' Gifts, 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd. Beverages and refreshments will be served. The show highlights the works of Nuri Amanatullah, Aazam Irilian, David Koeth, Denise...
Marcos Hernandez, owner of Markos D1 Salon in Downtown Tehachapi, is the winner of the 2024 Tehachapi Window Decorating Contest, with his "Tehachapi Wonderland" display. This festive competition included 11 local competing businesses this year, including Witts, Simply Perfect Gifts and Decor, American Pacific Mortgage, Funky Junk by Go2Girlz, Go2Girlz, The Semerenko Team, Kotz Agency, The Loop newspaper, Coldwell Banker Frontier and Gallery 'N' Gifts. It was a steep competition, but only one bus...
The City of Tehachapi launched the Reindeer Rush Scavenger Hunt on Friday, Nov. 29. This festive event encourages residents and visitors to explore Tehachapi's shops and attractions during the holiday season. The Shop Small Passport can be picked up at any of the following locations: • City Hall (115 S. Robinson St.) • Kern County Library, Tehachapi Branch (212 S. Green St.) • Tehachapi Depot Museum (101 W. Tehachapi Blvd.) • Tehachapi Visitors Center (200 W. Tehachapi Blvd.) For a full list of...
Simply Perfect Gifts and Decor is thrilled to celebrate its two-year anniversary in Tehachapi! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful community for their warm welcome and unwavering support. Your patronage has made these past two years an incredible journey, and we are truly humbled by the positive response we've received. Our store has become a haven for those seeking unique gifts for all occasions. From birthdays and anniversaries to housewarming and holidays, we have curated a...
Tehachapi Westside and Eastside Cemeteries, official Wreaths Across America (WAA) locations, will host a wreath-laying ceremony joining more than 4,600 other locations across the country for National Wreaths Across America Day. Coordinated and led by 5150 Dieselz, local volunteers and fundraising groups have raised funds throughout the year to sponsor the placement of 782 veterans' wreaths on the headstones of our fallen service members laid to rest there. This annual event seeks to further the...
The Jewish celebration of Chanukah is often associated with the Christian holiday of Christmas, but that association has little to do with the significance of each holiday and more to do with the timing. Each is celebrated at the end of the year when the holiday season has hit full swing. But much like the story of Christmas, the story of Chanukah is a rich one. The celebration of Chanukah has a deep history that can be traced back to a successor of Alexander the Great. Upon conquering Syria,...
At their Nov. 12 meeting, the Tehachapi Planning Commission reviewed and approved a tentative parcel map dividing two commercial parcels totaling 10.3 acres located at the end of Bailey Court in Tehachapi into seven parcels, and recommended the Tehachapi City Council approve the map and a finding that a Notice of Exemption satisfies the California Environmental Qualty Act (CEQA). Development Services Director Jay Schlosser said, at this time, the division was for mapping purposes only, no...
The Salvation Army of Tehachapi has begun signups for their Angel Tree Christmas program to help local families with Christmas presents. Families who live in the greater Tehachapi area can register at The Salvation at 538 E. Tehachapi Blvd. Once a child is accepted as an Angel, donors like you can shop for their Christmas wish list. Simply pick a tag off the Angel Tree located inside Walmart, or by visiting The Salvation Army office at 538 E. Tehachapi Blvd. Once the gifts are received, The...
Tehachapi Hometown Christmas Tehachapi Arts Center is excited to participate in the Hometown Christmas event again this year. This year is the Reindeer Rush Scavenger hunt. Come on in and find the reindeer and we'll stamp your Reindeer Rush Passport. This event runs until Dec. 23. The more stamps you have the more chances you get for the big drawing on Dec. 26. We have passports if you haven't received yours yet. Don't forget to turn them in at City Hall by Dec 23. Good luck. Runamuk Ceramics...
Friday, Dec. 6 The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce is excited about their 3rd annual Holiday Window Decorating Contest which is now under way! Businesses across Tehachapi decorate their windows and store fronts to spread holiday cheer and compete to win first place! It is free to enter and decorating will need to be completed by Dec. 6. The contestants will be judged by a panel of judges and a popular vote, and winners will be announced Dec. 9. Awards will be distributed shortly afterward....
Irene Rippy's journey into the world of stained glass began in 1987, when the pressures of her real estate career led her to seek a creative outlet. What started as a way to relieve stress has blossomed into a thriving business, Irene's Touch of Glass, known for its unique Tiffany-style stained glass pieces. Irene's work is currently featured at Gallery 'N' Gifts in Tehachapi and on her Facebook page, where clients can connect with her to commission custom pieces. Irene's work is characterized...
On Monday, Nov. 18 Nik Scott Sutton passed away in Tehachap at the age of 66 after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his wife, Linda; his sons and daughters-in-law, Derek and Julie, Skylar and Danielle; his sister, brother-in-law, and brother, Nardi, Mark, and Steve; his parents, Jerry and Joan; and his grandchildren, Tyler, Shane, Connor, Drew and Gage. Nik was born on Dec. 29, 1957 in Gilroy, California. He spent his youth exploring the outdoors, fishing, building and...
The Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum is having an opportunity drawing on Dec. 21 to raise money to assist with upcoming projects. Opportunity tickets are being sold by Friends of the Tehachapi Depot for a chance to win a Christmas tree full of gift cards, which have been donated by several local businesses. The total value is over $600! Tickets are $10 for one ticket, $50 for six tickets, or $100 for 13 tickets. Stop by the museum, check out the tree and buy your tickets. The Depot Museum is...
Just in time for Christmas, Gallery 'N' Gifts First Friday event features our own jewelry, ceramic and glass artists. Friday, Dec. 6, 4 to 7 p.m. at Gallery 'N' Gifts, 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd. Beverages and refreshments will be served. This month we will be celebrating our jewelry, pottery and glass member artists as they display new work. Gallery 'N' Gifts is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This special show spans a variety of medium and price points that will appeal to all tastes and...
Gallery 'N' Gifts has been a staple of Tehachapi's Historic Downtown Business District for 45 years. This gift boutique and fine arts gallery, run by Tehachapi Valley Arts Association, features the creations of local artists. You'll find a wide-variety of gifts for all ages made by artisans with a gift for quality workmanship. Fine art, potters, metal art, weavings, quilts, fashion accessories, jewelry, wood items, scented candles, bath/body products, sewing creations, tumbles, Tehachapi...
Every year our Christmas transformation takes over more of the store, gets more elaborate and, in the end, spreads more joy. It is something we take a lot of pride in because we love to provide an experience. How many folks feel overwhelmed during the holidays shopping at crowded big box stores? How much of the spirit of giving is lost clicking through filter menus online shopping? How much connection is lost being just another transaction? We want the community to walk in and feel like they hav...
The Tehachapi Cancer Foundation couldn’t do what we do without your help and support. This village has been amazing supporting us for 10 years. We are currently assisting three families here in the greater Tehachapi area. Our clients range from 7 years old to 60+ years old. Each individual has unique needs and wants. Needs range from assisting with utilities to gas for their vehicle. Treatment is a minimum of 45 miles one way. Madera Children’s hospital is 160 miles one way. This is a big expense on a family. Taking time away from work, foo...
