Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Sorted by date Results 551 - 575 of 2145
Third time's the charm. The Cleanup Day originally scheduled for February was canceled due to snow and moved to March 5. It was canceled again in March due to the treat of snow and rescheduled for April 9. Finally the stars were with us and April 9 was a winner. There was a waiting line of cars for over a mile across the field behind the CSD and CERT building, down Churchill and Stallion Springs Drive by the time it opened at 9 a.m. The maintenance crew from the CSD were kept busy unloading...
On April 2, a reception was held for the Tehachapi Youth Art Contest. This annual contest, sponsored by Tehachapi Valley Arts Association and Gallery 'N' Gifts, invites student artists of all grade levels to submit their artwork to appear in their gallery. This year, over 60 artists submitted pieces to be judged. The student artwork will be on display through the month of April. Gallery 'N' Gifts, located at 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd., is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. "This year's submissions s...
The Tehachapi Friends of the Library is having their Spring Book Sale on Saturday April 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be both vintage and specialty books on sale at great prices, and the traditional "bag sale" books with lots of fresh inventory. For the popular Bag Sale you pay $3 for a provided bag, then you can fill it up with books from the Bag Sale area. These books will include an abundance of fiction and non-fiction books for you to choose from. The vintage and specialty books are...
The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce was excited to participate in the grand opening of Shield Pacific Insurance, located at 20436 Brian Way, Tehachapi. Vanessa Villanueva was surrounded by friends and family as she opened her first business. This has been a lifelong dream for her and we were excited to be part of her journey. Other attendees were Tina Larson from Alert Disaster and GTCC, Lisa MacKenzie from Platinum Realty, Carolyn Wiles from Terra-Gen and the GTCC, Susan Abrego from 1st...
After two years of virtual business conferences, the Antelope Valley Economic Development & Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE) will be hosting an "in-person" 2022 Spring Business Summit. This year's event, themed "Bridging the Gaps," will take place on Wednesday, May 25 at the AV Fair & Event Center from 7 a.m. to noon. "Bridging the Gaps" Business Summit will provide valuable insights, practical resources and data on the current and future regional economic climate and the continued recalibration of...
Owner Sarah McFarland says, "Thank you to all who came, all who helped and all who went above and beyond to make our grand opening on Tuesday, March 17 an incredible success. I'm in awe and so thankful for this community and this studio. If you missed us on Tuesday, stop by the studio and say hi!" Calliope Music Studios is located at 206 E. F St. in Tehachapi, and can be reached at (661) 300-6863....
Before the completion of Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley hospital, interim-President David Eastman appointed the Art of Healing Committee to secure works of art to be placed throughout the hospital. Artwork has been proven over and over again to be beneficial in the healing of hospital patients. Among the many works secured by the committee are the butterfly mural located in the interior courtyard and the welcoming angel in the hospital entry hall. On March 18, the remaining members of the...
If you haven’t heard, Karl’s Hardware is coming to Tehachapi! We are in the process of purchasing Pioneer True Value and will be ready to open sometime this spring. We are very excited to be a part of Tehachapi and surrounding communities. A little background on us: Karl’s Hardware has been in the Antelope Valley since 1979, and was started by Joe Karl in Rosamond. Art Landsgaard purchased the store from Joe Karl soon after and owned it for about 20 years before selling to his son, Eric, in 20...
The Tehachapi POPS Orchestra (TPOPS) had been entertaining the community for 15 years before having to go dark during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. Now that the virus is apparently waning, the TPOPS orchestra is starting up again. The group will meet on Thursdays, starting April 7, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., in St. Jude's Anglican church, 1200 S Curry. Anyone who plays an orchestral instrument is welcome to come and join. No auditions are necessary. Just bring your instrument and a music stand....
On Tuesday, April 19, from noon to 1 p.m., please show up early for networking.At Big Papa's, 1001 W. Tehachapi Blvd., C200. Our guest speaker will be the fabulous Mary Beth Garrison, president of Cheers for Charity. Garrison is an experienced External and Internal Affairs Manager with a demonstrated history of working with communities and methods of communication. She is skilled in both written and verbal communication, community engagement, non-profit organizations, negotiation, operations...
Trains have been traditional gifts for young and old alike. The Tehachapi Loop Railroad Club would like to share their toys with all of you at their Fall Model Train Show to be held on Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Listen to the whistles, bells, huffing and chuffing as you watch the operating layouts in Large Scale, Lionel, HO, N and Z Modules. It’s a fun time for the public as well as the modelers. There will also be a promotions table, f...
Welcome Chainsaw Coop Tehachapi Arts Center is happy to announce that last month’s guest artist is this month’s newest vendor. Cooper Davidson (AKA Chainsaw Coop) is a local wood sculptor. He produces amazing animals, furniture and signs with his chainsaw. Harvesting the wood from dead trees on his property. His art is environmentally friendly as well as beautiful. Our new Sculpting Class will be held every Saturday morning with Lucinda from 10 a.m. to noon. The medium will be clay. The instructor will provide a clay sculpting kit for a rea...
U.S. Borax celebrated 150 years mining borates – with a community celebration on Friday, March 25 at the 20 Mule Team Museum in Boron, California. It was a great celebration that brought together many people that have contributed to Borax's 150 years past and present. People joined for a picnic lunch, 20 Mule Team Museum tours, and a light program with speakers from Rio Tinto, government officials and community members. Ryan Harnden, the newly appointed Chief Operating Officer for California O...
Season 3, Episode 12 – TehachaPod gets a chance to talk to Tehachapi Police Chief Kent Kroeger in detail about recent crimes, arrests and crime prevention. Chief Kroeger, when talking about crime reductions in the City of Tehachapi, feels it's about the public perception of feeling safe as well as seeing crime numbers drop. "How are people feeling, do people feel safe today, that it's safer today than it was a year ago," said Kroeger in the podcast. We talk to him about crime prevention and h...
April 10-17 is Holy Week and St. Jude’s in the Mountains Anglican Church, 1200 S. Curry St., has several special services planned to bless those who would like to have a most meaningful Easter. Palm Sunday is on April 10 and there will be a special Communion service at 10 a.m. For Maundy Thursday, commemorating the Last Supper of Christ, there will be a Communion service at 7 p.m. After that service, there will be a Prayer Vigil that will last through the night until noon on Good Friday. Good Friday services, to include the Stations of the C...
Country Real Estate will be hosting an Easter event on April 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be $2 hotdogs from the California Hotdog Company, while supplies last, beginning at 11 a.m. Pictures with the Easter bunny will also begin at 11 a.m. – please bring your own camera. There will be an Easter egg hunt for children 8 and under at 12 p.m. Country Real Estate is located at 107 E. Tehachapi Blvd., the event will be extended into Railroad Park. Call our office at (661) 822-4433 with any questions....
Spring Fling is scheduled for April 12-16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the California Living Museum. As a way of welcoming springtime to Bakersfield, admission for children (between the ages of 3-12 years) is only $3. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Each day there will be a variety of fun-filled activities, as well as three daily Keeper Chats. The Central Valley Children’s Railroad will also be chugging along the tracks from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day. The train is appropriate for all ages and tickets are $2 per person for unlimited r...
Easter is celebrated in various ways. Traditional religious commemorations include Saturday evening Easter vigils and Sunday morning Resurrection masses. Parents may spend Easter weekend putting the finishing touches on Easter Bunny baskets, and many families favor a combination of traditions. Since religious as well as secular imagery and traditions have melded to form the Easter most individuals recognize today, a mix of customs may be part of your Easter festivities. Among them will be...
Tehachapi Valley Arts Association and Gallery 'N' Gifts is proud to present our annual Youth Art Contest during the month of April. Join us to celebrate the creativity of our local Tehachapi Youth at the First Friday Reception on April 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. A fun "guess what I'm drawing" game will be held at 6 p.m. where you could win fun prizes! A cookies and punch reception in honor of all the exhibitors will be held Saturday, April 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gallery 'N' Gifts, 100 W. Tehachapi...
The Tehachapi Friends of the Library is planning their first big book sale of 2022 on Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This will primarily be one of the popular “Bag Sale” events. For these books, you get a bag for $3 and then can fill it up with the books from the Bag Sale area. These books will include an abundance of fiction and non-fiction books for you to choose from. There will also be a selection of some individually priced vintage and specialty books to buy. Funds raised from th...
Spring is close. Daffodils are blooming, and even some poppies. Leaves will soon be bursting out on the trees. Before those leaves start showing their colors, check your oaks for mistletoe. Sometimes it’s subtle, with just a hint of a clump here and there. Some oak trees in our community are horrifically infested. A bad mistletoe infection will kill your trees and spread to your neighbors’ trees. Some varieties are more subject to mistletoe. We have blue oaks on our own property and some val...
Our Sculpting Class will be held every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. Lucinda will teach you the basics of hand sculpting in clay. Paint Night is on Saturday, March 19 at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of good company, wine and snacks as you paint a peaceful country landscape. Saturday, March 26 will be Cathy’s Copper Bookmark Class. Create an attractive useful work of art for yourself or as present for that avid reader on your gift list. Our weekly Children’s Classes with Grayson is held eve...
The City of Tehachapi strives to improve public infrastructure throughout the city. Once again, a grant opportunity to improve non-motorized transportation facilities is available. City staff is requesting public input for new pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects. Project elements that remove barriers to mobility and encourage walking and biking offer the best opportunity for a winning grant application. The city will be hosting a public workshop to discuss project ideas and locations on March 30 at 5 p.m. in the Police Department...
Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District regrets to announce the cancellation of the 2022 Annual Brite Lake Fishing Derby. TVRPD had planned to hold the event this spring. The event was originally pushed back from April to May due to the water allocation levels. Since January, staff has been aggressively reaching out to several hatcheries across the state and have been unable to secure an adequate amount of worthy sized fish sufficient enough for a derby. TVRPD has high expectations for our events. We do not want to host an event knowing...
Cummings Valley School is hosting its 6th 5K and Family Fun Run, scheduled for Friday, June 3. This event has been a huge success in the past with nearly 300 runners, and organizers are hoping for more participants than ever! Everyone in the community is invited to participate, regardless of age or fitness level. The race’s motto is “Walk, trot, jog or run…it doesn’t matter, it’s all for FUN!” Sponsored by the CVS Student Council, in conjunction with the PTO, the race will begin promptly at 7:30 a.m. at the school (corner of Bear Valley Road an...
