Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District invites the community to take the plunge at the second annual Presidential Polar Plunge, happening Monday, Feb. 17, at 9 a.m. at the Dye Natatorium Pool, 400-B S. Snyder Ave. Whether you're up for the challenge of swimming a lap in cold water or just want to experience the benefits of a cold plunge, this event offers something for everyone. Join us for a refreshing end to your three-day weekend and celebrate Presidents' Day in a unique and...
When disaster strikes, our community comes together to make a difference. The Rotary Club of Tehachapi and Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District invites you to an unforgettable event that combines great music, delicious food and a powerful mission: supporting the victims of the Altadena/Pacific Palisades and Los Angeles area wildfires. Join us on Sunday, Feb. 23 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Aspen Builders Inc. Activity Center, 410 W. D St., Tehachapi. Tickets are $30 each. Live music featuring Fl...
The Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association (TARA) is excited to announce that our Winter Field Day will be held at Brite Lake, 22902 Banducci Rd., Tehachapi, from 8 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25 through 1:59 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26. We are excited to announce that County Supervisor Parlier will visit our Winter Field Day. Natural disasters are unpredictable and can strike when you least expect them. Winter Field Day is an opportunity for TARA to practice emergency preparedness and communications in win...
Get ready for a romantic and fun afternoon of wine, chocolate and local charm at the Tehachapi Valentine's Wine Walk, taking place on Feb. 15 from noon to 5 p.m. This popular event, hosted by the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, invites wine lovers to explore Tehachapi's historic downtown shops and experience award-winning local wines, live music, handcrafted chocolates, savory snacks, activities and more. The event will feature 18 wine tasting locations showcasing all of Tehachapi's...
The Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society is happy to welcome back the popular Latin guitar duo of Liza Carabe and JP Durand, the co-creators of the world music group INCENDIO. This group has always been enthusiastically well received in Ridgecrest. They will provide an exciting musical program offered Sunday, Jan. 19 at the Ridgecrest Methodist Church, 639 No. Norma St., in Ridgecrest, California at 4 p.m. They will be performing original music and their own arrangements of rock, pop and blues...
Royten's Enrichment Academy Community Hope (REACH) is thrilled to announce the inaugural TreeVitalize tree planting and workshop event, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m., at City Hall, 21000 Hacienda Blvd., California City. This landmark occasion symbolizes a new chapter of growth and revitalization for the community and will feature a keynote address by newly elected Mayor Marq Hawkins. The event will commence with the planting of a magnificent 16-foot Eldarica Pine tree, followed by...
Audubon meets for the first time in 2025 at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at the Golden Hills Elementary School, 20215 Park Rd., Tehachapi. We will celebrate Carol Gates' 14 years of service as leader, introduce Cindy Marble and Joan Cote as new co-leaders and have a program on water birds. Bob Barnes, aka bird encyclopedia, is visiting from Ridgecrest and will be speaking on our topic. He will be using e-bird and other online birding applications to supplement his program, so bring your smart...
Audubon meets for the first time in 2025 at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at Golden Hills Elementary School. You won’t want to miss this. We are celebrating Carol Gates! She has been our leader for the past 14 years, organizing speakers, planning outings and more, all in a warm and welcoming manner. Joan Cote and myself hope to continue her tradition as she has mentored us with her careful organization, endless enthusiasm and knowledge of this community. Carol, we will celebrate you and your service with gratitude. Get your ducks in a row We a...
The winter solstice occurs around Dec. 21 each year in the northern hemisphere, it marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year. It is a celestial event that has been celebrated by cultures across the world for centuries, often seen as a turning point in the cycles of nature. The solstice is not only a scientific event but also a time of spiritual significance, renewal and reflection. The winter solstice happens when the tilt of the Earth's axis is farthest from the sun, resulting...
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...
California State Parks invites the public to a special event featuring artist Cecelia Begay (Diné Navajo) at the Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park (SHP) on Dec. 28 and 29, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Begay will display her art and share insights into her cultural heritage. Begay, originally from Castle Butte, Arizona, in the Navajo Nation, has lived in California's Antelope Valley for over 30 years. She is well-known for her beautiful jewelry, crafted from materials such as beads,...
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,...
TPOPS Orchestra was pleased with the community's positive response to their recent Halloween Concert and is now in rehearsal for a Christmas Sing-Along. This Tehachapi group has a long tradition of performing during holidays. This year the concert will be Dec. 15, 4 p.m. at the ADHC Building, 123 W. F St. Suggested donation is adults $10, teens $5 and young children are free. TPOPS is a community orchestra that plays pop tunes as well as light classical music. It is a teaching and learning...
Mojave Cemetery, an official Wreaths Across America (WAA) location, will host a wreath-laying ceremony joining more than 4,700 other locations across the country for National Wreaths Across America Day. Coordinated and led by local volunteers, sponsorship groups have raised funds throughout the year to sponsor the placement of 526 veterans' wreaths on the headstones of our fallen service members laid to rest there. This annual event seeks to further the yearlong mission to Remember, Honor,...
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...
Tehachapi Valley United Methodist Church will present its annual Carols & Candlelight Christmas Eve service starting at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 24, at the Methodist Church, 20920 Schout Rd. (across from Country Oaks Baptist). Come and sing along to carols! The evening begins with a half hour of singing carols followed by the service. Enjoy the music and rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. The service tells the story with alternating scripture readings and carols, concluding with the last...
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....
The California Living Museum (CALM) announced today that tickets for the award- winning HolidayLights, now featuring a refreshed logo, are now on sale at www.calmholidaylights.org/. HolidayLights runs nightly through Jan. 4, except on Christmas Day. Guests can enjoy the lights from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Sundays through Thursdays, and enjoy new extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays from 5:30 to 10 p.m. This year, timed ticketing during Fridays and Saturdays will offer guests the choice of 5:30 p.m....
In a blink of an eye, Thanksgiving has arrived and the holiday season is in full swing. Christmas trees are sights to behold; the city is lit on every corner; hot cocoa and mulled wine are being enjoyed in coffee shops and wine tasting rooms; and children are scrutinizing their wish lists. In Tehachapi, a long-running tradition to kick off the holiday season has been the Christmas Parade. As the sun sets on the first Saturday of December, crowds huddle under warm blankets and sip hot cocoa as...
A Tehachapi Christmas tradition is returning to Fiddlers Crossing. Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," read by Tehachapi's own Alex Zonn, will be presented on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. Zonn will be coming into town from his new home in Georgia! First published in 1843, "A Christmas Carol" is the story of a bitter old miser named Ebeneezer Scrooge and his transformation resulting from a supernatural visit from the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, and the Ghosts of Christmases...
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...
The Rotary Club of Tehachapi is excited to announce its annual Rotary Wine Pairing Dinner, to be held on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at 6 p.m. The event will take place at the recently renovated Old Moose Lodge, located at 123 W. F St. (corner of F and Curry Streets). This is an incredible evening of celebration, community, friendship and giving while enjoying wine and food. The cost for tickets is $125. A celebration of fine wines and culinary artistry This year's featured winery is Tlo Winery, a...
To celebrate the Tehachapi Hometown Christmas, the Tehachapi Friends of the Library will be holding their Christmas Book Market and Craft Event. Books make great gifts for Christmas (or any other end of year holiday). To help you find these gifts, the Friends of the Library will be having a Christmas Book Market on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Book Market will be inside the library with a selection of holiday, gift and children's books. In addition there will be some...
When you come to the BeeKay Theatre, home of Tehachapi Community Theatre Association, you'll be coming to see family. And, just like in any family, we each have something different we bring to the table. Remember the grandma in "Addams Family," played by Chris Morales? The one with the rats scurrying around in her hair? Well, she's back, and eccentric as ever! Did you happen to see "Murder on the Orient Express?" You'll get to see the director of that show, David Stenstrom, this time in the...
