Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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The Kern County Wedding and Event Expo, "Weddings 2023", is put on by the Kern County Bridal Association every January at the Kern County Fairgrounds, and is similar to other events held across the country. Every year hundreds of brides-to-be, event planners and hosts for quinceañeras, anniversaries, birthday parties, company soirees or really any event can benefit from attending. We have put together a list of just a few of the benefits of attending such an event. 1. Everything in one place...
Thanks to several local galleries, most people are aware of the plethora of talented artists in the Tehachapi Valley, but many don't realize that we have published authors among us as well. Healthy Hippie Trading Co., is proud to carry books written by several of those local authors. Hippie owner, Sarah Rose, is excited to not only carry the books but to also be the host for an author Meet and Greet. "Our first author Meet and Greet will be next month on Feb. 10 with author Michelle Fulton and...
Join us for a presentation by Rachel Mason on Jan. 31. After receiving her education at Michigan Technological University, Rachel Mason started her career as a forester for the Washington State DNR, helping to protect riparian areas. Then she moved to her home state of Minnesota to practice reforestation for The Nature Conservancy. She has been managing the Frank and Joan Randall Tehachapi Preserve since April 2021. Rachel’s goals are to protect and enhance the preserve for plants and animals t...
February First Friday at Gallery 'N' Gifts will feature photographs by local photographers in the 18th annual Photography Contest, sponsored by Tehachapi Valley Arts Association. Categories will include Landscape and Nature; Travel and Architecture; Animals; Black and White or Sepia; Transportation; People; and Youth Photography. With a $100 Best of Show prize, there are sure to be some gorgeous photos competing. Full rules and info can be downloaded from our website at www.galleryngifts.com or...
Tehachapi's next blood and platelet drive will be on Thursday, Jan. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tehachapi Vineyard Church, 502 E. Pinon St. Reserve a time to donate by signing up on the HCBB website at connect.hcbb.com/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/7139. "The need for blood donations is constant in Kern County and we are committed to help where we can, partnering with these organizations has been great, and we all thank everyone for donating," said Key Budge, event coordinator. Houchin...
The new year often comes with new year's resolutions for many people. Even if you're not the type to make resolutions, making the commitment to a healthier you, mentally, physically and spiritually is never a bad idea. Healthy Hippie Trading Co., owner, Sarah Rose, is dedicated to help you keep that commitment to yourself. "I'm not big on resolutions," Sarah said. "I like the ability to start fresh everyday, if need be. However, there is something psychologically powerful about the new year....
The First Friday tradition continues this year at TVAA Gallery 'N' Gifts. We have planned a full year of wonderful new artists to show their unique creations to our community. The Photo Contest is planned for February and August. We can't forget our Youth Contest during April. Our local kids enjoy showing their artistic expressions to the public. Don't forget to come and support them. Join us each first Friday of the month to celebrate art, with our variety of Hors d 'Oeuvres and beverages, and...
Make a New Year's resolution to enhance your health and happiness by kicking off 2023 with an invigorating First Day Hike at Saddleback Butte State Park! This event, on Jan. 1 is part of America's State Parks First Day Hikes, an event celebrated in all 50 states. First Day Hikes offer individuals and families an opportunity to begin the New Year rejuvenating and connecting with the outdoors by taking a hike at a state park. First Day Hikes offer a great way to get outside, exercise, enjoy...
. . . and you can be part of the show! The Tehachapi Community Theatre Association (TCTA) is extending an open call to all local thespians to audition for the classic version of "CLUE, On Stage," based on the screenplay by Johnathan Lynn and directed by Tehachapi's own: Jason Wheeler. You do not have to be a member of TCTA to audition! The classic board game will be brought to life at the BeeKay Theatre for three weekends in April when six guests, invited to a dinner party thrown by an...
Tehachapi Valley United Methodist Church will present its annual Carols & Candlelight Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24, at the Methodist Church on Schout Rd. (across from Country Oaks Baptist). This is a great opportunity to escape for awhile from the presents and the food, and enjoy fellowship around the true meaning of Christmas. The service will include scripture reading and the singing of carols by candlelight. Come join us as we lift our voices and celebrate the birth of...
Feeling stressed? The holiday season wearing you out? Life in general proving to be a bit much? You already know the answer isn't more food, shopping or alcohol. You need deep, restorative healing. Healthy Hippie Trading Co., at 20418 Brian Way, Tehachapi is honored to host an energy and healing fair on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. that will provide you with the support that you need. Five amazing healers from Tehachapi and other parts of Southern California will be on hand to help...
The Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society is happy to welcome back the popular Latin guitar duo of Liza Carbé and JP Durand, the co-creators of the world music group INCENDIO. This well received group will provide an exciting musical program, which will be offered Sunday, Dec. 11 at the Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church, 633 W. Las Flores Ave., in Ridgecrest, at 4 p.m. They will be performing original music and their own arrangements of rock, pop and blues together with some Christmas Classics. They...
For nearly 25 years, Mountain Music served the community as Tehachapi’s downtown music store. Even with the pandemic, it kept a presence downtown with a booth in the Treasure Trove, which is now the Arts Center. “I couldn’t leave the community without a place to buy reeds, strings, capos and other musical necessities,” said owner and founder Deborah Hand, who sat out the lockdown by writing books (available at the Arts Center) and plays. Now the store at 206 E. F St., Tehachapi, will be back in time for Christmas. The “elves” have been workin...
The Tehachapi Community Theatre Association (TCTA) is thrilled to offer a final weekend package of performances, featuring two evening shows and two matinees of the much loved "A Christmas Story" by Jean Shepherd. The large cast remains super-excited to be performing in such a nostalgic and warmhearted family Christmas story, set in 1950s middle-America. The kids love experiencing the joy that comes from playing to nearly sell-out crowds. "Live theater is a gift of give-and-take shared on both...
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Dr. David Newby, will be performing on Friday, Dec. 9, at Country Oaks Baptist Church beginning at 7 p.m. Country Oaks Baptist Church is located at 20915 Schout Rd. The program will include selections from George Frederick Handel's "The Messiah," "Five Christmas Carols" arranged by David Willcocks, and John Rutter's "The Shepherd's Pipe Carol." The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra will be joined by guest soloists, the Tehachapi Symphonic Chorus...
NovelTeas Book and Tea Club of Tehachapi has been meeting for seven years. We began reading Laura Childs’ Tea Shop Mysteries. We met in members’ homes for tea parties, pairing our teas with the titles of the books we read each month ... a series of 20 books. We’ve had enjoyable times hosting and socializing. We even had a tea party interpreting the main characters in Childs’ mysteries. Then, we decided to take a “tour around the world” with author Nelson DeMille’s novels. We’ve read 14 of his novels and paired our epicurean delights with t...
The City of Tehachapi is happy to announce the addition of a "Tehachapi Hometown Christmas" event on Saturday, Dec. 3 in downtown. "The idea came from within our community. We were approached with the idea to have a Christmas festival of sorts on Green Street, like what we do for Farmers Market," said Key Budge, City of Tehachapi. "A few of us from the city got together and thought about how we could enhance what occurs in Downtown Tehachapi during the holidays." A Tehachapi Hometown Christmas...
The Healthy Hippie Trading Co., located in Old Town Tehachapi, has been inviting special guests in the holistic healing field to give lectures and healing demonstrations in their new event space. Glen Larsen's session on Oct. 21 was extraordinary. Glen is a biofeedback technician and aromatherapist. He has studied sound healing and has experience in applied kinesiology and natural healing methods. He recommends self-muscle testing as a way to tap into the wisdom of the body for information on...
Join us for a Veterans Appreciation Barbecue on Sunday, Nov. 13 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Grace Fellowship, 326 E. Tehachapi Blvd., across from The Shed. All veterans and their families and friends are invited. The FREE meal will be freshly grilled hamburgers and hotdogs with trimmings, homemade side dishes, desserts, chips and beverages. There is a very good possibility that representatives with the VET Center and Kern County Veterans Service Department will be on-site providing information...
Originating with the Aztecs in Mexico about 3,000 years ago, Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, has become a special celebration of the cycle of human life, love and death in other parts of the world and around the U.S. Although the dates of celebration are close, Day of the Dead bears no historical or modern connection to Halloween. Instead, it is a revered tradition that joyfully welcomes the spirits of loved ones to reunite with family members through the generations. On Sundays which fa...
The Tehachapi blood drive held Nov. 2 was again a huge success, with 87 people coming out to help save lives. Coming off a record turnout in September with 90 people registering and 75 completing donating blood products, this week donors braved the cold temperatures, and 65 successful donations of blood products were collected ranking as the second largest turnout in our three plus years of organizing community drives. "I now know not to be surprised at the turnouts for these blood drives, our...
On Friday, Nov. 11, Tehachapi will be celebrating Veterans Day in Philip Marx Central Park. Activities will begin at 10 a.m. with military displays and informational booths from local veteran-related groups. The American Legion Riders will arrive at 11 a.m. to post the colors. The national anthem will follow, sung by Tehachapi's own Christina Scrivner. Everything will stop at 11:11 a.m. in memory of the moment of the signing of the Armistice, followed by a prayer lead by Col. Wes Clare, USAF...
The Tehachapi Mountain Rodeo Association (TMRA) is putting on their second annual Touch-A-Truck event on Nov. 13 from noon to 4 p.m. The event allows for children to explore, climb and touch vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Proceeds from the event will benefit TMRA's Junior Rodeo. Hot dogs and snacks will be available for purchase. Admission for the event is $20 per FAMILY and parking is free. The event will be at the Tehachapi Rodeo Grounds and Event Center, located at 416 N. Dennison Rd....
On Oct. 24, Kaedin Marsalis Duncan Averrios Smith, 14, was killed while riding his bicycle on Tucker Road. The tragic accident has led to several fundraising efforts to support his family. Red House BBQ is opening their doors and their hearts for a fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 30. "This tragic loss has our whole community saddened," Mano Lujan, owner of Red House BBQ, said in a Facebook post. Red House BBQ will hold a tri-tip barbecue in the parking lot of The Shed at 333 E. Tehachapi Blvd., from...
Beginning Saturday, Nov. 12, Mojave Elks welcome you to our annual weekend of festivities at our Annual Chili Cook-off and contest at the Mojave Elks Lodge, 16200 K Street, Mojave. That weekend we offer fabulous food, a horseshoes contest, dry camping, even trophies for chili contest winners. Members and their guests (of all ages) are welcome. You are encouraged to enter our Chili Contest and test your cooking skills with other great cooks...and have the opportunity to taste the results. You can get a chili dinner for $10 (kids $6), or you can...
