Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Automobile and motorbike enthusiasts are signing up from all over to take part in the Thunder on the Mountain Spring Car Cruise, taking place June 1. Engines will start at 8 a.m. at Keene Cafe and all the participants will cruise up Woodford-Tehachapi Road past the Loop Overlook to P-Dubs Brew Pub and Mountain Bowling for a car show afterward. Registration is $10. Visit www.thunderonthemountaincarshow.com for details and to register. This event is sponsored by 1st Priority Registration...
In advance of the 14th anniversary of the opening of the Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum, the museum will be operating the vintage signals in the Stokoe Signal Garden on Saturday, May 25, at 1 p.m. Retired signalman Mark McGowan will explain their purpose, function and history. If you've never seen them operate, you should try to make it, and even if you have, it's still pretty cool! The Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum is located at 101 W. Tehachapi Blvd., Tehachapi and is open Thursday through...
The City of Tehachapi invites the community to attend this month's Coffee with the Mayor at the newly rebranded Mountain Coffee House, formerly Kamenz Kafe, on Thursday, May 16 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Mayor Michael Davies and other city officials will be present to answer any questions residents may have regarding city happenings. The Coffee with the Mayor event was designed to create a comfortable setting for the community to engage with its local government, meet the mayor, councilmembers and...
The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce is hosting a different kind of Scavenger Hunt starting May 1 to encourage residents and visitors to explore Tehachapi and shop local. The beautiful spring weather has the flowers blooming and it’s a perfect time to go on a Tehachapi adventure. The Great Tehachapi Scavenger Hunt is an Instagram competition. Starting May 1, contestants across Tehachapi and beyond are encouraged to participate and complete the hunt. The winning individual or team will w...
On May 18, Marley's Mutts is hosting Wild West Wagfest, a 15th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser, that features food, live music and a silent auction at Buck Owen's Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd., Bakersfield. This event is a celebration of Marley's Mutts grassroots efforts and also a fundraiser to sustain programs that benefit the community. Kern County shelters are overwhelmed and unable to provide space for the abundance of stray dogs. Marley's Mutts' goal is to save as many dogs...
The Tehachapi Mountain Trails Association has announced that they are partnering with Fernando Gonzales of Get A Bike bike shop in Bakersfield to host the Fathers Day Ride (FDR) – Tour de Tehachapi on June 15. Fernando has hosted this ride for the past seven years as a fun ride, spread by word-of-mouth. With this partnership, the group plans to make it an official annual event in the spirit of the Tehachapi Gran Fondo that was held in Tehachapi from 2014 to 2017. There will be three routes f...
This is the second year the Desert Rose Garden Club of California City will be hosting a "Free the Ladybug" event for the kids. About 20,000 ladybugs will be let loose! Last year it was 10,000 and ladybugs were flying and crawling and landing on everybody! There will also be: face painting, rock painting, miniature gardens and a game called, The Ladybug Hustle. The event will be May 4, 10 to 11:30 a.m., at Central Park in California City. Tortoise Days will be starting at noon in the same...
If you enjoy CDs, DVDs and audiobooks, the Friends of the Library are having a pop-up Audio Sale at the Golden Hills CSD Yard Sale on Saturday, May 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a "Bag" sale where you can fill up a bag with CDs, DVDs and audiobooks for just $5 a bag. The funds generated from all Friends of the Library Book sales go to support programs for children, youth and adults. This includes programs like the upcoming Summer Reading Challenge. As a reminder, the Friends of the...
On a beautiful spring day, a dozen people showed up to display their pride for the community by picking up roadside trash from the BVS gate to State Route 202. We "picked up" the biggest piece of trash ever: a crushed water tank! Those taking part were Greg Chick, Jane Tanaka, Mike Coughlin, Linda Coverdale, Greg Hahn, Doug Kirkpatrick, Ingrid Lindquist, Melanie McDavid, Sheri and Mitch McDiffett, Kathy Underwood and Laurie Rude Betts. Please join us on our next pickup, Saturday, May 11, at 9...
Please join us to welcome Donna Weil during our First Friday event, Friday May 3, 4 to 7 p.m. at Gallery 'N' Gifts, 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd. Beverages and refreshments will be served. Donna's work will be on display throughout the month of May in our Fine Arts Gallery. Make sure to stop by to admire Donna's work and support this outstanding California artist. Gallery 'N' Gifts is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donna Weil was born in Washington D.C. and grew up in North Hollywood. She...
Rising Star Riders, in conjunction with Tehachapi Arts Center Co-op, presents our second annual 5x5 art show and sale on May 3. In keeping with 5x5 tradition, doors will open at 5:55 p.m., all art is sized 5 inches by 5 inches and will be sold for $55.55! This annual fundraising event provides area artists a chance to display their talents and allows the community to purchase a quality piece of artwork at an affordable price. Snacks and beverages will be served as part of the First Friday...
National days of prayer have been declared all the way back to the times of the 13 colonies, by presidents George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Harry Truman. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan made it law that the first Thursday in May would always be the National Day of Prayer. This year it will fall on Thursday, May 2. In light of the turmoil and the danger that our country is facing, asking God’s help seems like a great idea! In Tehachapi, there will be two main events on May 2. There will be a Prayer Rally in front of City Hall from noon t...
The City of Tehachapi is inviting the community to attend the grand opening and ribbon cutting of four new pickleball courts located in the Tehachapi Police Department parking lot. The ribbon cutting will be on Wednesday, May 1 at 11 a.m. at the Tehachapi Police Department located at 220 W. C St. The first 100 attendees of the event will receive giveaway items, including gifts from Selkirk Sport and Only Pickleball. The public is invited to try out the new courts alongside members of the...
On April 23 at 10 a.m., a ceremony will be held at Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 E. Bear Mountain Blvd., Arvin, to memorialize those Veterans who were interred here without known family. This is the first ceremony held this year. There are 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 at Bakersfield National Cemetery, with...
The City of Tehachapi and Houchin Community Blood Bank (HCBB) are hosting a Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. HCBB will team up with Tehachapi Vineyard Church, Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District, and the City of Tehachapi to provide an opportunity to give back to the community by donating blood. The drive will be held at Tehachapi Vineyard Church, 502 E. Pinon St. Reserve a time to donate by signing up on the HCBB website connect.hcbb.com/donor/sched...
The Friends of the Tehachapi Library's Spring Book Sale will be held Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the library courtyard at 212 S. Green Street in Tehachapi. There will be two areas of books set up in the library courtyard. The first area will have vintage/specialty books and will include very reasonably priced antique and other specialty books. The second sale area is the always popular "Bag Sale" area where you fill a provided bag with books and pay $5 for each bag of books at...
A Youth Initiative Expo will be hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi on May 18, at the Tehachapi Community Church located at 100 E. E Street from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May is mental health awareness month and Kiwanis is eager to help youth achieve mental and physical well being. This event will provide resources to parents for youth coming to terms with physical disabilities, mental health struggles, gender identity or gender preferences, as well as resources for youth to get involved with their communities through volunteering. This is a free...
On April 30, the Kern Audubon-Tehachapi group will gather to delve into the world of avian conservation and citizen science. This upcoming meeting promises an enriching experience for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Karen Pestana, a renowned wildlife biologist with a passion for avian conservation, will present Tehachapi Audubon's long-running Western Bluebird Nest Box Program. With over 24 years of dedication to the initiative, Karen brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the...
The City of Tehachapi is inviting the community to take part in our Earth Day Cleanup Event on Monday, April 22 to pick up litter around the Antelope Run Bike Path. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. starting at the lot behind Sonic Drive-In, 1040 W. Valley Blvd., Tehachapi. Trash bags, gloves, picker tools, and safety vests will be provided. "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...
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Mark your calendars for April 20 and the Tehachapi Wind Festival. This fun event, hosted by the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce and Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District, is celebrating the wind that gives us our reputation and powers our homes. This family-friendly event will have kite flying tournaments, delicious food, vendors, games and more. If you're a local vendor or business and would like to participate or partner with the Chamber on this event, please call (661)...
Earlier this month, the Antelope Valley Economic Development & Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE) announced that the annual 2024 Spring Business Summit will take place on Friday, April 5, at the AV Fair & Event Center from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., featuring the keynote speaker, Bill Walton. Unfortunately, Bill Walton was forced to cancel his appearance due to circumstances beyond his control. This year's keynote speaker is now acclaimed NASA Astronaut Mike Massimino. In addition to being a former NASA Astr...
Do you have kids? Do they love trucks? Are you a big kid yourself? Well this is the event for you! Bring your family to the Tehachapi Mountain Jr. Rodeo Association's Touch-A-Truck event. Kids will be allowed to explore, climb in and learn about different types of equipment and trucks. This is a great opportunity for kids and parents to explore together and learn more about everyday jobs performed in your community. The event will be held on Sunday, April 14 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Tehachapi...
Tehachapi Valley Arts Association is excited to announce their 2024 All Tehachapi Youth Art Contest. For more than 30 years, the contest has been an exciting opportunity for young artists to annually show off their beautiful works of art. Please help TVAA celebrate the creative efforts of our local youth by joining the First Friday celebration at Gallery 'N' Gifts on April 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. There will also be a special Saturday cookies and punch reception on April 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m....
Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club will focus on the environment at its April 4 meeting, which will be held at Kelcy’s Restaurant at 5 p.m. All members and interested Democrats are invited to attend. Earth Month was established in 1970 as environmental dangers became increasingly apparent. Zachary Principe, Stewardship Manager of the Joan and Frank Randall Conservancy (TNC), as well as Andrew Clare, Stewardship Coordinator of The Nature Conservancy, will be the speakers. They will explain how TNC creates a Tehachapi wildlife corridor to c...
