Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Fiddlers Crossing, the downtown acoustic music venue, now known as Fiddlers Crossing Concerts, will present the third in a series of four outdoor "House Concerts" on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. House concerts are a long-standing tradition in the acoustic music world and have been enjoying increased popularity in recent years. These concerts differ significantly from standard venue-style shows in two ways: first, they are "by invitation only" and, second, they use a donation model rather than...
The 45th annual "Fiddlin' Down the Tracks" Old Time Fiddle Contest will take place in Tehachapi on Saturday, September 17 at Country Oaks Baptist Church, 20915 Schout Rd. This year's contest is being held in memory of Charley Oveland, who was for many years the California Fiddlers State Membership Chairman. Charley took up fiddling later in life and turned himself into a credible fiddler. Tehachapi locals know him as he competed here in Tehachapi on several occasions. Unfortunately, Charley pass...
Join us for the first viewing of a new short video that commemorates the 70th anniversary of the devastating 1952 Tehachapi earthquake that destroyed downtown Tehachapi. The date and time of 4:52 a.m., July 21, 1952 was seared into the minds of Tehachapi residents for decades. Even today, old timers have stories to tell about the most devastating event in Tehachapi history, an earthquake of such magnitude that it was felt throughout the state, from San Diego to Northern California. It was the...
"I was born in the U.S. and raised in the Cayman Islands. I've been sculpting since I was 4 years old. It has always been a passion of mine and a form of therapy for myself. I mainly use polymer clay for my finished pieces but also incorporate other types, as well as wire in my work. I enjoy boxing and acting in my free time. Most of my inspiration comes from nature especially exotic, endemic creatures, such as one of my favorites the blue iguana only to native to Grand Cayman," Matthew...
After being held virtually for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Kern County Superintendent of Schools office, in conjunction with the Kern High School District, Bakersfield College, CSU, Bakersfield and California Aeronautical University, will host the annual Kern County College Night in-person on Monday, Sept. 12 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mechanics Bank Convention Center. The event is free and reservations/tickets are not required. Representatives from public and private colleges and universities will be on hand to...
On Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 9:15 a.m., a ceremony will be held at Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 E. Bear Mountain Blvd., Arvin, California, to memorialize those veterans who were interred here without known family over the past year. This is the first ceremony held since 2019, that has no restrictions to the number of attendees permitted to assist in honoring Veterans that are recognized in this type of ceremony. This ceremony will honor the brave servicemen and women who served and were interred without family over the last year. The...
Bear Valley Springs' annual Art Show will feature five beautiful pieces of art, donated for a raffle to be held during the reception, on Sept. 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Oak Tree Country Club in Bear Valley, 29541 Rolling Oak Dr. Accomplished oil painter Terry Sonntag's contribution, is an 8x10 oil on canvas depicting one of the many scenic sites at the Vasquez Rocks in Agua Dulce. This is a highly used location for filming movies, TV programs and even commercials. The piece is named "Trail...
Organizers of the Antelope Valley Fair and Alfalfa Festival are proud to announce the opening day arena concert will feature Grammy award-winning rock band Train’s AM Gold Tour. Opening for Train will be Thunderstorm Artis, a finalist in the popular TV series “The Voice,” known for his soulful sound. Concerts start at 7:30 p.m. in the Palmdale Auto Mall Grandstand Arena. The 2022 concert series is sponsored by the City of Lancaster and the City of Palmdale. This year’s 2022 AV Fair, themed “What A Ride!,” is an 8-day event, running Sept. 23- O...
This schedule is in place from Aug. 8 to Sept. 5 Important Notice Sept. 5 (Labor Day) is the end of our pool season. As a last HOORAH of the season, and in honor of Labor Day, we will be offering Open Recreational Swim on this day from 1-5 p.m. Remember to thank our wonderful Lifeguards for working hard this summer. We wouldn’t have a season without their hard work and dedication! Entry fee: $5 (cash only) Non-swimmers fee: $2 (cash only) 10-visit punch pass: $40 (cash only) Children 3 and under...
Children's Art Class every Wednesday. With Summer over (at least for students), our class hours have returned to 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. We can offer a private class for birthdays or your group of friends. To make arrangements, call the center and ask for Grayson. Aspiring Musicians Our Jam Sessions have become popular. The next one is Tuesday, Aug. 23. Set up is 5-5:30 p.m. We play for two or three hours. We are looking for beginning/intermediate musicians who would like to learn to play with...
The Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce continues to reinforce its commitment to helping the area’s business community, create connections and strengthen relationships at its 26th annual Hispanic Business Conference & Expo. The Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (KCHCC) is excited to announce the return of its annual Hispanic Business Conference & Expo. The popular event was put on hold in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID pandemic. However, this year, KCHCC has moved forward to hold the 26th annual Hispanic Business Expo on Wednesday,...
For more than two decades, Kern County 4th through 12th graders in need of a little extra help with their math homework have tuned in to “Do the Math,” a standards-based mathematics TV show and free tutoring program produced by KCSOS’ Kern Education Television Network (KETN). The 21st season will begin on Sept. 13 when host and executive producer Michael Cushine and several math tutors take problems from callers and solve them live on air. “There are plenty of apps that students can utilize on their smart phone to help them come up with th...
On Aug. 8, the community came out to celebrate the opening of AltaOne Federal Credit Union's newest branch in Tehachapi, located at 665 Tucker Rd. They still have a branch located inside of the Tehachapi Albertsons....
The next Tehachapi Blood Drive with Houchin Community Blood Bank will be on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be at a new location, Tehachapi Vineyard Church on Pinon St. Donors to receive two free Kern County Fair tickets. The need for blood, platelet and plasma donations in Kern County continues to be an ongoing urgent need. We partner with HCBB every other month to help fill that community need. We would like to invite the community to come out and help your neighbors as all bloo...
The next Tehachapi Blood Drive with Houchin Community Blood Bank will be on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be at a new location, Tehachapi Vineyard Church on Pinon St. Donors to receive two free Kern County Fair tickets. The need for blood, platelet and plasma donations in Kern County continues to be an ongoing urgent need. We partner with HCBB every other month to help fill that community need. We would like to invite the community to come out and help your neighbors as all bloo...
While you’re out and about at the Tehachapi Mountain Festival be sure to stop by the Tehachapi Valley Gem and Mineral Society’s Jewelry, Gem and Mineral Show at the Tehachapi Senior Center. There will be lots to see and do for all ages. Vendors will be showing and selling beautiful showcase minerals, fossils, polished rocks, beads and handcrafted jewelry. This might be just the place to pick up a unique Christmas or Birthday gift for that “hard to shop for” friend or relative. The Tehachapi Valley Gem and Mineral Society will have the always...
This month at the Arts Center we will be welcoming back Terri Barillas as our Paint Night instructor on Saturday, Aug. 20. As with all of our paint nights, materials will be provided, as well as Hors D'oeuvres wine and other treats. Join us Saturday, Aug. 13 for our Improv Workshop with the Halls. A fun evening of exercises to hone your improvisational abilities. And it's just plain fun. And I hear there may be snacks! Our Children's Art Classes will continue on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. with...
Bear Valley Springs Cultural Arts Association's 2022 Art Show begins with a reception at Oak Tree Country Club. Artists will be in attendance. The reception is Sept. 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. and the show runs through Sept. 18. Artists can find the application online at www.bvscaa.org and in our monthly newsletter if you are a member of BVSCAA. You can submit up to five pieces. Applications are due by Sept. 1. Five pieces of fabulous donated art will be auctioned. The auction items include: stained...
We are pleased to announce the Annual Devil Pups Recognition and Awards Ceremony will be held Wednesday August 10, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at the Larry Reider Education Center, 1st floor conference room, located at 2000 K Street in Bakersfield for the Kern County teens who participated in this years’ Devil Pups Youth Leadership Program at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The purpose is to highlight the accomplishments of these young Kern County men and women who recently graduated from the program a...
The Stallion Springs Police Department and the Kern County Fire Department held a meet and greet barbecue at the Community Center. More than 200 residents attended to enjoy the free burgers, hot dogs and ice cream provided by the CSD and the SSPD. The event was to say "thank you" to all residents for their support and for them to get to know our new CSD employees and SSPD officers, as well as the local Fire Department staff. Coming soon A Senior Activity Center will be coming soon to Stallion...
The 2022 Take Your Best Shot photo contest is back and Tehachapi Valley Arts Association is challenging amateur photographers of all ages to submit their favorite photos from July 23-Aug. 1 at Gallery ‘N’ Gifts. You have a chance to win the $100 Best of Show prize, or one of the first place prizes in the following categories: Landscape & Nature, Travel & Architecture, Animals, Black & White/Sepia, Altered Images, People/Portrait and Youth Photography. Each category will also have ribbons for 2nd, 3rd and honorable mention placings. For rul...
Planning for the community fundraiser, Cheers to Charity (C2C), is running full speed ahead. Sponsors are in place, Aviator Park is reserved, beer is brewed, food is ordered, and the wine list is impressive! "We have already sold more tickets to date, than ever before. People are looking for ways to get out and give back – C2C is a fantastic way to do both," said Social Media coordinator Becca Dillenbeck. C2C is an outdoor fundraising event; 2022 marks the eighth year. The team works hard to d...
The main issue occupying the minds of our valley these days, aside from bear break-ins, is the issue of a raised tax to fund the police department and the gate. On Thursday, July 14, an overflow crowd turned up for the deciding CSD meeting on whether to put the proposed tax on the ballot for November. A few members of the community rose to send pleas to the Board to do what we can to protect our police protection and to fund our gate. Most of the community has come to the realization that the ca...
Organizers of the Antelope Valley Fair & Alfalfa Festival proudly announce award-winning American country singer, Chris Young as the headliner artist for one of three live concert events scheduled for the 2022 “What A Ride” 8-day fair. Young will take the stage Saturday, Sept. 24, in the Palmdale Auto Mall Grandstand Arena. Opening act for the popular country singer will be Kat & Alex. Young has become a pillar in the country music genre with his distinctive baritone and memorable storytelling. He is known in the music industry as a tra...
The Korean War Veterans Association of Kern County will conduct a ceremony at the Korean War Veterans Memorial at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27. The memorial is located in the southeast corner of Jastro Park which is located on Truxtun Avenue at Myrtle Street, just east of Oak Street in Bakersfield. The public is invited to this meaningful ceremony. This observance will commemorate the 69th anniversary of the Korean War Cease Fire. The ceremony will be conducted by Mr. Michael Sabol, President of the Korean War Veterans Association of Kern...
