Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the new Shop Tehachapi Gift Card, a community-based digital gift card that makes it fun and easy to keep local spending local. Purchase a Shop Tehachapi E-Card at www.Tehachapi.com/shop-tehachapi to use at any of the participating shops in the Greater Tehachapi Area. With this card, you can write a personal message and send it to family, friends and colleagues via email, text or physical copy. You can even purchase these gift cards...
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,...
This is our 10th year participating in the Senior Christmas program. We give low-income seniors a gift of their choice, along with other items. Applications can be picked up at the Salvation Army and mailed back to Tehachapi Lions P.O. Box 3, Tehachapi CA 92581. There is a limited number of seniors that we can serve. The Lions are asking the community for their help to donate sundries that will be added to the gifts. Suggested items: Kleenex, 2-ply toilet paper, shaving cream, shampoo, cream rin...
Christmas is a special time of year and the enjoyment kids experience during the season is unmatched. Children love to celebrate the holidays with special Christmas activities. Keep your little elves occupied and make the season even more magical for them with Christmas Activities at the Tehachapi Art Center on Dec. 2, from noon to 5 p.m. Activities include Christmas ornament decorating, hot chocolate, Christmas cookies and a Christmas sing-a-long. We will also have children's secret Santa gifts...
We are in full Christmas spirit at Gallery N' Gifts, and we are happy to showcase some of our own artists this coming First Friday, Dec. 1. Join us to see the latest original ceramic work from Vicky Hoffman, Marty Howell and an exciting addition during Christmas time, Rachel Axdahl. The captivating glass work from Irene Rippy will be also on display during December at our Art Room. Our Jewelers will be presenting their creative artwork as well; Suzanna Young and her original silversmithing and...
For the last quarter-decade, The Salvation Army has been in Tehachapi helping to feed, cloth and house people in the community who are in tough financial times. Since their humble beginnings in Old Town serving around 50 people per month, Tehachapi's Salvation Army now distributes over 50,000 pounds of food to over 600 families per month. So far in 2023, they've also provided utilities assistance to over 400 households and housed 92 people in emergency housing. Over 50 kids are in regular...
We are so excited for this program from the Lions Club of Tehachapi! With the funds raised from the Apple Drop during Apple Festival, they are purchasing Christmas gifts for low-income seniors. But they can use our help with a few extra items to add. This box is for items like Kleenex, 2-ply toilet paper, shaving cream, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, laundry soap, fabric softener, cleaning goodies and other sundry items. Let's show our seniors how much we care and fill this basket up! Bring...
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 coat donations, 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...
First Friday falls on Nov. 3, so don't forget to come out for food, fun and drinks. We also have ceramics classes, a how-to class: making a "shower steamer," a fused glass Christmas ornament class, paint night (on the third Saturday of each month), the improv workshop, jam night, (every other Tuesday) and many more class offerings. New Arts Center hours We are now open 7 days a week and we stay open until 6 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays...
It can be hard to believe it has been an entire year since we opened our Simply Perfect Gifts doors, but our anniversary is quickly approaching. Given it is the season of gratitude, we want to express how thankful we are for our community and neighbors who have stood by us as both patrons of the shop and support for our growing business. Owning a small business can have its challenges but this year has been a great success, largely thanks to our wonderful family and loyal customers. We are so...
Did you know that October is Fall Car Care Month? You are probably just now wondering where did summer go? To make sure your car, truck, SUV or minivan stays safe and reliable throughout the upcoming fall and winter seasons, we've prepared seven essential end-of-summer car care tips. It's a good idea that while the weather is still pleasant to set aside a weekend afternoon to go over your vehicle's maintenance needs. By addressing these end-of-summer car care tasks now, you can drive the year's...
Each November our Fine Art Gallery Artists bring their new pieces for our Fall Show. TVAA Gallery N' Gifts is proud to present their new exhibit and invites you to join us at our First Friday event on Nov. 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Gallery N' Gifts, 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd. Food and beverages will be provided....
There are a lot of fun fall happenings in Tehachapi. The Downtown Trunk or Treat and the Mountain Bible pumpkin patch are not happening this year, but there are plenty of other fun things to do. Have fun and stay safe. Events subject to change, keep up with local Halloween happenings on Tehachapi's Halloween Town's Facebook group: https://tinyurl.com/THalloweenTown (the Facebook group is not affiliated with The Loop newspaper). Tehachapi Terror Halloween haunted house, Oct. 20-30, 6 to 9 p.m. Ru...
The Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club held its October meeting at Kelcy’s Restaurant on Oct. 5. The guest for the evening was John Burrows, candidate for the Congressional District 20 seat. It was Burrows second visit to Tehachapi. He was proud to announce that he has received an endorsement from the Dolores Huerta Foundation. He introduced his Campaign Organizer, Bryan Beltran, who also serves as a Regional Organizer for the Democratic Party. Club President Yvette Benton reviewed a number of club activities. Among them is a trash cleanup a...
At the Oct. 2 City Council meeting, Development Services Director Jay Schlosser introduced Tehachapi's new City Planner Salvador Morales and announced that Andrew Norton has been promoted to the position of City Engineer. Norton presented and the City Council unanimously approved a project to install curb, gutter and sidewalks that would close gaps on Dennison Road between Tehachapi Blvd. and Pinon Street. Norton explained that the project will also include improving sidewalks, installing...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"The natural world has always been an inspiration for me. I love to explore it and attempt to convey its natural beauty in my paintings," said Gallery 'N' Gifts guest artist Cherice Hatton. "My work is about the environment and the wildlife within it. "I have an interest in the colors and patterns found in animals and how they appear almost invisible within their surroundings. Just as animals can be camouflaged in their environment with color and pattern, I sometimes place them within the...
Robert G. Myers, “Bob” passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 9. Bob was 88 years old; he grew up in Albuquerque, NM with his parents Nadine and Gearold Myers and sister Betty Lou. Bob graduated from Albuquerque High School and went on to earn a BSME at New Mexico College of Agriculture & Mechanical Arts, now New Mexico State University, Las Cruses, New Mexico in 1958 and an MBA at Golden Gate College, now Golden Gate University, Vandenberg Air Force Base in 1972. Bob served in the United States Air Force, he retired after 27 years in act...
The City of Lancaster has done a complete turnaround over the years in making their downtown a destination in itself. On Lancaster Boulevard, the area's main thoroughfare, there are no empty storefronts now; trees line the center of the street's pull-in parking spaces, murals decorate many buildings' walls and even store windows, and crosswalks are marked with colored patterns on the pavement. My day trippin' pal Leila and I were there a week ago to visit MOAH (the Museum of Art and History,...
The City of Tehachapi is inviting community members to attend two upcoming planning meetings for Tehachapi Hometown Christmas. The meetings will take place Tuesday, Sept. 12 at noon and Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. at the Tehachapi Police Department Community Room, located at 220 W. C St., Tehachapi. The meetings are open to the public. Nonprofits, local businesses, churches, entertainment groups or individuals wanting to participate in or support Hometown Christmas are encouraged to attend...
