Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Not many of us have seen a Kentucky Derby winner up close but you may get that chance on Saturday, May 7 at Triassic Winery in Cummings Valley. From 2 to 4 p.m., a 7-week-old thoroughbred colt, Ride The Curl, and his mother, California Curls, will be at the winery to help celebrate the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby, which takes place at 3:30 p.m. Now, the Derby is reserved for 3-year old colts and, at 7-weeks old, Ride The Curl is obviously too young. But Managing Partners Shelley Bridges...
The Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District will be replacing the concrete of their deteriorating West Park outdoor basketball court this year. At the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District board meeting on April 19, the board approved $72,560 for the project. The project will be financed by a site lease loan the district received in 2016 to be used for capital improvements. To date, this loan has assisted with the rehabilitation of the roof of the Dye Natatorium, the completion of...
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Dr. David Newby will perform on Sunday, May 15 at Country Oaks Baptist Church beginning at 4 p.m. Country Oaks Baptist Church is located at 20915 Schout Rd., Tehachapi. The concert will also be live-streamed on Facebook. This year's Young Artist Competition winner, Deanna Buringrud, will perform Frank Martin's Ballade. John Knowles Paine's Overture to Shakespeare's "As You Like It" and Felix Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4 in A Major will also be performed. Following the concert, audience...
Back in 1997, Gary Mazzola auditioned for the play, "The Odd Couple." He was taken on immediately by the director for that show, the late Royce Cox, and played Oscar, opposite Jerry Mulkins as Felix. That was Gary's first endeavor with the Tehachapi Community Theatre, and he has been active ever since in more acting roles, directing, producing and technically with lights and sound. Gary is a man of many talents. He played in "The Sunshine Boys," "Guys and Dolls," "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's...
A windy overcast day would not deter these children and their need to find eggs. The egg hunt took place at West Park on April 16, the Saturday before Easter. Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Parks District sectioned off four separate pens where the Easter Bunny had scattered eggs the night before. These would soon become arenas for battle. TVRPD had also acquired special prizes for those lucky children who found a rare golden egg. The first arena was designated for 1 to 2-year-olds. When event...
The Kern County Consortium SELPA, a division of the Kern County Superintendent of Schools office, will host an all-day conference geared toward parents of children with special needs on Friday, May 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hodel’s Country Dining, 5917 Knudsen Dr. in Bakersfield. The conference was originally scheduled for January but was postponed due to the pandemic. Admission is just $10, which includes a continental breakfast and lunch. The fourth bi-annual conference, titled, “Specially Yours,” is being organized to educate and empowe...
The next Tehachapi Blood and Platelet Drive is set for Monday, May 16, at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TVRPD West Park. A free t-shirt will be given to each person who donates on May 16. Houchin Community Blood Bank will send their mobile donation bus to TVRPD's West Park for whole blood donations and will set up for platelet donations inside the Aspen gymnasium. To reserve a time to donate for either blood or platelets, please visit this link: https://connect.hcbb.com/donor/schedule...
Archaeological Site Stewardship Training: Volunteers needed for Tomo-Kahni The California Archaeological Site Stewardship Program (CASSP) is holding a 2-day training beginning Saturday April 30 to certify volunteer Site Stewards. Stewards monitor assigned cultural sites on participating public lands state-wide, and report on changes in their conditions to the jurisdiction’s archaeologist. Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park is seeking additional Site Stewards to monitor the protected ancestral village of the Kawaiisu in the Tehachapi Mountains, f...
Are you concerned about the direction that our country is taking? Do you feel helpless to change what is happening? There is one way we can effect change: talk to the Creator and Master of the universe. We invite you to join us at noon in front of Tehachapi City Hall on Thursday, May 5, for a 1-hour meeting to pray for our nation. Tennison Shetler, of Christian Life Assembly, will lead some praise songs, and there will be a short message. The majority of the time will be spent praying for our country. At 7 p.m., there will be an All-City...
As announced in early April, the Antelope Valley Economic Development & Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE) will be hosting an "in-person" 2022 Spring Business Summit - "Bridging the Gaps," on May 25 at the AV Fair & Event Center from 7 a.m. to noon. This year's keynote speaker is business entrepreneur, bestselling author, and cast member of ABC's "Shark Tank," Daymond John. Joining the event's speaker line-up is acclaimed economist and author Dr. Robert Eyler. Dr. Eyler is the president of Economic...
Season 3, Episode 21 – Short Take Off and Landing Competition coming to the Tehachapi Airport We talk to Anitra Goddard from the Husky National STOL Series. She tells us about this special event that is spectator friendly at the Tehachapi Airport on Saturday May 28. This will be the first STOL event to take place in California and the Tehachapi Airport will be the highest elevation for these pilots to test their skills. We get into the details of the competition, and it sounds like a lot of f...
On May 27-30, Denimbelle and Up & Up Productions presents the fifth annual Western Swing Out Weekender in Tehachapi. Three days and three nights of live music, fashion and dancing of the vintage 1930s-50s era. There will be 18 live bands, 6 DJs spinning vinyl, 10 vintage vendors, couples dancing, best dressed competition, swing dance classes, classic car show, Memorial Day parade and picnic, best boots contest, whiskey tasting, vintage western fashion show, Jive vs. Lindy contest and much more!...
Written by Ken Ludwig, "Moon Over Buffalo" features eight amazing cast members, including crowd favorites: Andi Hicks and Jamie Uhtof. The play is directed by David Strestrum who has expertly timed all the gags and fast-paced action. He had this to say in an interview with Johnna Palmer, "It is one of the funniest plays I have ever seen, heard or read. It is Neil Simon on steroids." Set in 1950s Buffalo, the play features two expiring Broadway actors: Charlotte Hay and George Hay in their quest...
The Bakersfield National Cemetery announces its Annual Memorial Day Weekend Ceremony on Saturday, May 28 at 9 a.m. at their location at 30338 East Bear Mountain Blvd, Arvin, CA 93203. The public is invited to this patriotic event as we pay tribute to those who have served our country with dignity and honor. Barry Zoeller, VP of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations at Tejon Ranch, will serve as our Master of Ceremonies. The ceremony will include a Garrison flag provided by the Kern County Fire Department, Color Guard by the Kern Count...
The "Adopt-A-Pole" program gives Tehachapi and its residents an opportunity to show off their pride and patriotism for America by adopting a pole where a U.S. flag will be on display during the summer months, and for our holiday decorations on display during winter months. The City of Tehachapi has approximately 100 decorative lampposts available for adoption along Tehachapi Blvd., Green St., F St., Curry St., Robinson St. and Mill St. adjacent to Highway 58. The Adopt-A-Pole program offers...
The Stallion Springs CERT Team held a Roundup and Appreciation Pancake Breakfast on April 23 in the Corral Room at the Community Center. The event was hosted by SSCERT and food was provided by community donors. All CERT members and their families, as well as prospective SSCERT members, were invited. Everyone enjoyed the great breakfast provided by: P-Dubs, Papa's House Pizza and Evian's Stallion Springs General Store. Scheduled upcoming SSCERT community deployment events include SSCSD Color Run...
Once again Tehachapi volunteers are coming forward to show pride in their community for an Earth Day litter removal event on April 22 and 23 from 10 a.m. to noon. "Community pride is one of the things that makes Tehachapi such a wonderful place to live. This has become a joint effort between the citizens, local businesses, nonprofits groups and local government working together to make Tehachapi even better," said Greg Garrett, Tehachapi city manager. With the winds in Tehachapi quickly blowing...
"Fifty nine years and still bucking strong," the Tehachapi Mountain Rodeo Association announces its 2022 season. The season starts with a June 4 Sponsor's and Kick Off Dinner. July 4 will once again present "Bad Bulls." Aug. 19 and 20 will be the PRCA Rodeo. In addition to adult rodeo fun, the TMRA also has a long running and very active Junior Rodeo program. Junior Rodeo Chairman Tom Tully stated, "we are excited to again offer our Jr. Rodeo action and competition to our young men and woman of...
On April 7, Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley cut the ribbon for the new Cyr Family Imaging Center. Leesa Cyr, whose family was the major project donor, had the honor of cutting the ribbon. AHTV President David Butler was on hand to assist along with past President Jeff Lingerfeld and other generous donors to the long-awaited imaging center....
The California Poppy Festival™ is an annual event in Lancaster, celebrating the state’s flower. This year, after two years of cancellations, the event will return to the Antelope Valley on April 22-24. Held for the first time in its new location at the AV Fair & Event Center, located at 2551 W. Avenue H, Lancaster. The event will feature amusement park rides, festival food, live animal exhibits and countless activities for all ages! Learn more at www.poppyfestival.com....
It starts with a concert at The Aspen Builders Inc. Activity Center at 410 W. D St. on April 24 from 2 to 6 p.m. The cost is $25 for tickets, which should be purchased in advance at The Loop newspaper office, 206 S. Green St., Alta One in Albertsons or the Stallion Springs General Store at 27750 Stallion Springs Dr. Tickets will also be available at the door if it is not sold out. The concert is the volunteer efforts of four bands, including Grievance, a Southern/Classic and Country Rock band...
The Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society is pleased to present the sixth concert of its 2021-22 seven concert season on Saturday, April 23 with chamber music performed by the Felici Piano Trio. The concert will include Divertimento in B-Flat Major, K.254 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Adagio, Variations and Rondo for Piano Trio in G Major, opus 121a “Kakadu Variations” by Ludwig van Beethoven; and Piano Trio in B-Flat Major, opus 21 by Antonin Dvorak. The concert will take place at the Ridgecrest Pre...
Bear Valley Springs Cultural Arts Association is sponsoring a bus trip to Huntington Gardens and Museum on May 29 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come join us for this wonderful day of beautiful things to see and restaurants and tea houses for your dining pleasure. Call Anya (661) 435-0667 for more information or Michelle (661) 972-2519 to book tickets....
Johnathon and Susan Hall will present their Improv Class on Saturday, April 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. This is a class not a performance. Students will learn and perform improvisational art. Our new photographer Carol O’Connor will be showing her unique photography on canvas pieces. Carol has had an interest in photography from a young age. The beauty of nature is her favorite subject. Design Your Own Mug with Grayson on Saturday, April 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a fun class for younger artists and a great opportunity for a parent/grandparent and c...
