Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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The Pool opened for the summer on June 13. Kiya Knowlton and Riley Deck were first in line to get through the gate and were welcomed by Lifeguard Aaron Rhoden. Open Swim is scheduled for Monday, Wednesday and Friday from noon to 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday will be 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Other special events at the pool include Water Aerobics and Adult Lap swims. Lessons for Guppies (ages 3 to 5), Goldfish (ages 6 and up) and Dolphins (ages 8...
This year the annual Tehachapi Apple Festival falls on October 15 and 16. As the name implies, the focus is on “appley” goodness. The festival is free to attend and is a fun time for the whole family thanks to its vendors, entertainment and the children’s special “kidzone” area, which has games and activities. (Tickets must be purchased to play in the kidzone.) In recent years more than ten thousand people have attended the festival, so be sure to make your hotel reservations ahead of time. Enj...
On Friday evening, July 22, the Tehachapi Arts Commission will be unveiling its second nationally recognized art show. At this elegant gala, the 40 artists who journeyed to Tehachapi in May to explore local surroundings and begin the paintings that will be on exhibit at this show will be back to display their finished work. This year a special Aerospace category has also been added. Attendees at the Friday evening event will have the opportunity to meet the artists including featured artist...
TVAA Gallery n' Gifts welcomes Susan Neves as our March Guest Artist. "You have a good eye!" is an expression Susan Neves often hears from people viewing her photography. Susan is passionate about defining that statement each time she picks up her camera to capture a fleeting moment with just the right light and a balanced composition. She believes it is her ability to look closely at life's landscapes and see that which is often overlooked by others. Her photography prints are the end result...
One of the returning performers playing in Central Park on the 4th of July at 1 p.m. will be Ryan Sillifant. Ryan, who is proficient on guitar, drums, piano and bass, will be playing his guitar and singing, with blues and Americana being his primary stylings. A Tehachapi resident, Ryan graduated from Tehachapi High School in 2020. He is entirely self taught and has payed music since he was three years old. He said that his family is all about music and very supportive, adding that his father...
Season 3, Episode 37 – Clare Scotti from Discover Tehachapi stops in to talk about the weekly entertainment and events at Tehachapi's breweries and wineries. Season 3, Episode 36 – Hamed Jones, the finance director for the City of Tehachapi, talks about the recently approved 33.3-million-dollar budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2022/23. He explains the sources of revenue and the expenditures. He also covers some looming cost increases from the County of Kern for fire department services for...
The Dye Natatorium will be open from June 13 to August 6, 2022. Entry fee: $5 (cash only) Non-swimmers fee: $2 (cash only) 10-visit punch pass: $40 (cash only) Children 3 and under: free **Parent must be in pool with children 3 and under** The pool will be closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Schedule is subject to change. Recreational Swim Days & Times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Lap Swim Ages: 16+ Days & Times: Monday-Friday, 5-7 a.m. Shallow Water Aerobics...
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 de...
Children ages 4-12 are invited to join us at Country Oaks Baptist Church for Vacation Bible School. VBS takes place July 18-22 from 9 a.m. to noon. We’ll have crafts, music, lessons, games and fun drama productions. This year we’ll take off on an adventure to the land down under with Zoomerang by Answers in Genesis. Join us for fun and teaching that connects the Bible to the world around us and gives kids a better understanding of our Creator, the inherent value of the life He’s given us, and t...
Due to COVID, after some being open for a year or more, several businesses are just now doing their ribbon cutting. This is the case for CBD Dependable Solutions which opened in May 2021. Owner Shawna Espinoza was joined by her family, the Tehachapi Chamber and community members to cut the ribbon on May 26, 2022. Welcome to CBD Dependable Solutions, located at 1121 W. Valley Blvd., Ste. G., Tehachapi....
Join the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Tuesday, June 21, at noon (we suggest you arrive at 11:45 a.m. for networking opportunities). The luncheon takes place at Big Papa's, 1001 W. Tehachapi Blvd., C200. Our guest speaker will be Kevin Rohrer, Chief Strategic Communications at Armstrong Flight Research Center, NASA. Rohrer is the also the director of the Aerospace Valley Air Show. He will give a presentation on aviation and aerospace at NASA and Edwards AFB. The cost is $20...
The Tehachapi American Legion Post 221, TVRPD and the City of Tehachapi hosted the Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 30. The community came out to Downtown Tehachapi to watch the parade and followed it to Central Park for the Memorial Day Ceremony....
Seven exceptional students were recognized for their achievement and rewarded with scholarships from American Association of University Women. The awards were distributed at a celebratory dinner, recently hosted by AAUW Tehachapi Mountain Branch. Jacob Safford received a $3,000 scholarship given in memory of Janice Hagen-Armstrong who worked tirelessly on the scholarship committee until her death six months ago. Reese Sherman, Daisy Andrade and Bryce Rodriguez each received $3,000. Christopher...
Bear Valley Springs Cultural Arts Association has awarded five scholarships to some of Tehachapi's talented young arts students. BVSCAA wishes these wonderful young people a bright future in the arts....
Bear Valley Springs Cultural Arts Association presents Dave Phillips, maze and puzzle designer, at their Insights Talk on June 25, 4 p.m. at the Oak Tree Country Club, 29541 Rolling Oak Drive in Bear Valley Springs. Phillips has designed puzzles for Reader’s Digest, Highlights, National Geographic World, Die Zeit, Ranger Rick, Omni, Games, Scientific American and United Features Syndicate. He has also created jigsaw puzzle mazes for Hallmark and die cut puzzle mazes for DaMert. Phillips has d...
Earth Day makeup day took place June 8 in the City of Tehachapi. The original Earth Day cleanup scheduled for April 22 was snowed and rained out. "We spoke with all of the volunteer groups that were planning on coming out in April and they all wanted us to coordinate another day (when it was sunny and warmer). More than 25 community volunteers came out and collected trash, litter, debris and filled a large trailer today, along the Antelope Run community trail in the City of Tehachapi," said...
For their unwavering support of law enforcement and first responders' mental health, 911 At Ease International, Kern County Chapter was recognized as 2022 Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblyman Vince Fong in the State Capitol. 911 At Ease International provides free, professional and trauma-informed therapy and counseling to first responders and their families. "First responders and law enforcement officers face extremely challenging situations every day," said Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Kern...
Tehachapi Community Theater is presenting their last show of the season at the BeeKay premiering June 10. Here's what Chris Morales, the director of the show, had to say. "We have a great cast, a lot of talent in this show which made directing this show easy, challenging and very exciting. I've been a member of TCT for several years and have acted in many shows, and now directing 'On Golden Pond' has really allowed me to always appreciate what directors need to do, what they go through and how...
It's summer and that means it's pool time. The Pool will open for the summer on Monday, June 13, Open Swim is scheduled for Monday, Wednesday and Friday from noon to 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday will be 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Other special events at the pool include Water Aerobics and Adult Lap swims. Lessons for Guppies (ages 3 to 5), Goldfish (ages 6 and up) and Dolphins (ages 8 and up) will be available. For more information including prices...
The Errea House garden is officially back on the job. On May 28 a dedication ceremony was held where the garden's story was told and thanks were given to those who helped bring the garden to life. When the volunteers at the Tehachapi Heritage League organization learned that property where the former garden was planted was purchased and would be used commercially, they didn't know what they would do. While they wanted to buy the property, the for-sale sign was up for less than 24 hours. This...
On Thursday, June 2, the City of Tehachapi will hold the first Tehachapi Farmers Market for the summer of 2022. "We love to showcase our downtown Tehachapi businesses, and the Farmers Market is a reason for our community to come down and not only see what is on display at the Farmers Market but also all of our businesses in downtown. Come out, buy some fresh produce, enjoy the live music, and then stop by and grab dinner and a movie from one of our small businesses," said Greg Garrett City...
The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome a new business, Earl’s V-Twin Motorcycle Services. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 16 at 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Earl’s V-Twin Motorcycle Services will also have a Grand Opening Event on Saturday, June 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with live music. We hope you can make it to both events! Visit them at 1100 E. Tehachapi Blvd., Ste. A....
On May 16, the Tehachapi City Council proclaimed May 15-21 as National Police Week in Tehachapi. Mayor Phil Smith presented Tehachapi Police Chief Kent Kroeger and members of the Tehachapi Police Department with the proclamation at the beginning of the council meeting that night. Mayor Smith expressed his deepest thanks to the law enforcement community and our Tehachapi Police Officers. Chief Kroeger accepted the proclamation on behalf of all men and women who serve and protect their...
The public is invited to the 2022 Memorial Day ceremony at Historic Union Cemetery Monday, May 30 at 9 a.m. Michael Bowers, Trustee of Historic Union Cemetery serves as our master of ceremonies. A Garrison Flag from the Kern County Fire Department will provide a backdrop for the ceremony and we have several guest speakers, including Brigadier General Sandifer Jr. of the Buffalo Soldiers, our keynote speaker hails from Edwards AFB: Lt. Col. Christopher “SIN” Campbell, F-35 ITF Director and 461 FLTS Commander. The U.S. Naval Sea Cadets and Son...
New heath care products Great news for our soap connoisseurs. Our new soap artist, Ana Marie Sowell, has created a line of lotions, face creams, soaps and balms. Originally created for her own use, friends, family and acquaintances soon convinced Ana Marie to make her concoctions available for purchase. A nurse for 30 years, Ana Marie saw a need for healthy and reasonably priced skin care products. Her all-natural products consist of a blend of coconut, mango and other tropical fragrances. Classes and events Our Children’s Art Class is now a...
