Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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The Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District (TVRPD) is excited to announce the third annual "Brews on the Mountain" event, set to take place on Sept. 21 at West Park. This unique beer festival will bring together the best brews from near and far, live entertainment, games, and a stunning mountain backdrop for an unforgettable day. "Brews on the Mountain" is a celebration of craft beer culture, offering attendees the chance to sample a variety of beers while enjoying live music and delicious...
Please join us on Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 7 to 9 p.m., for our next quarterly meeting. Our speaker will be Erin Gates, with Miranda Hernandez assisting, from the César E. Chávez National Monument. We meet at the Golden Hills Elementary school cafeteria, 20215 Park Rd. Raffle and refreshments are an added bonus. About Erin Gates Gates serves as the superintendent of César E. Chávez National Monument in Keene, California. In her most recent role at Redwood National and State Parks, where she ser...
A walk through downtown Tehachapi always includes friendly faces, but doesn't usually reveal sidewalks filled with dragons, superheroes and flowers. Chalk on the Walk 2024 arrives Aug. 10. Originally founded by former Tehachapi Valley Arts Association (TVAA) President Peggy Cowden in 2000, Chalk on the Walk is a community-wide event that welcomes creative people of all skill levels and ages. One of the great things about this event is that the medium is accessible and down-to-earth. Do you...
The City of Tehachapi and Westlane Brewing are excited to present the 2024 Green Street Get Down on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Bring your dancing shoes and lawn chairs to enjoy live performances by Yachty by Nature and Joe Peters. Admission to the concert is free! Local breweries will be serving their craft beer and Tehachapi Vineyard Church will be providing free water and refreshments. Yachty by Nature will "take you on a sunset cruise to the guilty pleasures of '70s and '80s...
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 Summer Model Train Show, to be held Saturday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 11 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, LEGO, G and Z Modules. It's a fun time for the public as well as the modelers. There will also be a promotions table,...
Are you curious about Ham Radio? Or perhaps you're genuinely interested in exploring the endless possibilities it offers? The Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association warmly invites everyone to join us for our monthly club meeting on Thursday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m., in the Tehachapi Police Department, 220 W. C St. Whether you're a seasoned operator or just starting out, come sit in and talk to us. We love to share our passion for Ham Radio and connect with fellow enthusiasts! Don't miss this opportunity...
The Tehachapi Police Department is hosting Tehachapi Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Philip Marx Central Park. Like the National Night Out event that will be celebrated across the country on the same date, Tehachapi Night Out aims to connect with and meet the needs of Tehachapi residents. Chief Richard Standridge invites the community to meet him, his staff and enjoy a summer evening in the park. The goal of the event is to promote police-community partnerships and...
Given the recent number of wildfires near Tehachapi and adjoining communities, the Stallion Springs Community Response Team (CERT) will be hosting a presentation titled, "Residential Fire Hazards in Rural Communities." The presenter will be Fire Engineer Ethan Kennedy from the Kern County Fire Department. Kennedy will address the causes of typical home fires. These include: kitchen related fires; fires caused by heating equipment; fires resulting from a lack of appliance maintenance and home ele...
Get ready for the ultimate celebration of community spirit as the 61st annual Tehachapi Mountain Festival returns on Aug. 17 and 18. This beloved event, which has long been a celebration of summer since the inception of the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, is set to draw thousands of attendees for a weekend packed with entertainment, arts, crafts, food and more. We're thrilled to host the 61st Tehachapi Mountain Festival, celebrating our community's heritage and showcasing all the things...
Our featured quilter for the 2024 Tehachapi Mountain Quilters Quilt Show is Frosti Acord. Her beautiful quilts will be on display at the Quilt Show, which will be held at the Aspen Builders Inc. Activity Center, 105 East E Street, on Oct. 12-13. She is a long-time resident of Bear Valley Springs. She moved to the area in 1988 when her husband Jerry was transferred from the Hawthorne Northrop to the Palmdale Northrop to continue working in the aircraft industry. He designed each of their two resi...
Tehachapi Valley Arts Association and Gallery 'N' Gifts has a great schedule of events for August. Starting with their annual "Take Your Best Shot" Photo contest. Amateur photographers of all ages are invited to submit photos for a chance at the $100 Best of Show prize or one of seven first place $25 prizes. All first, second, third place winners, as well as a handful of honorable mention awards, receive ribbons. Submissions are accepted at Gallery 'N' Gifts from July 19-29. An awards reception...
Kids Day at the Museum will be held Sunday, Sept. 15, from noon to 4 p.m. on the 300 block of South Green St. Plans are being made for the best Kids Day ever! We are looking for additional activities and displays that will interest kids of all ages. Any organization or individual interested in presenting an activity or volunteering to assist should contact Kids Day Coordinator Dixie Coutant at (661) 599-1889 for further information. Past activities have included making bracelets, bird feeders, b...
Ten years ago, a simple idea was born – to have a party to raise money for local nonprofit organizations. The idea took shape and the first Cheers to Charity (C2C) event took place in the parking lot outside of what was then Veritas Wine Bar. Attendance on August 9, 2014, was 148 people – people who believed in the mission and supported the cause. The venue was set up and torn down in one day. There was tasty food, wine, beer, dancing and more. Cheers gave away $15,000 and supported six org...
Calling all Oldtimers, be sure to come by the Tehachapi Museum. You may find a treasure from your past. The Tehachapi Heritage League is holding a Vintage Sale on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. This will be the first of many sales of vintage/antique stored items that are no longer needed for any displays at the Tehachapi Museum or the Errea House. There are some items from Tehachapi's history and some items with no history from Tehachapi but were donated for possible use. The...
The Tehachapi Adult Day Healthcare Center (ADHC) announces a Tech Talk by the Kern County Aging and Adult Services Digital Divide Team. This 30 minute presentation is open to the public, and will take place on Thursday, July 25 at 1 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Forms for additional individualized assistance will be available and appointments scheduled with the Digital Divide Team. The Tehachapi ADHC is conveniently located behind Kelcy’s Restaurant in the former Moose Lodge, 123 W. F St....
Now is the time to buy your ticket for the Art 2024 Tehachapi opening event on July 19 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Aspen Builders Community Activity Center located at 410 W. D St. in Tehachapi. Tickets are $125 and 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales go to the Art in the Parks program with Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District. The Tehachapi Arts Commission is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit. This is an excellent opportunity for you to meet all of the artists and view the paintings...
Meet The Loop newspaper, Hilltop Welcoming Service, and The Loop Digital Network at Central Park during the festival....
The City of Tehachapi is proud to host the All-American 4th of July Festival, presented by Kaiser Permanente and WM on Thursday, July 4. Community members are invited to attend this family-friendly festival with vendors, food, games, live music and more. The main festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Philip Marx Central Park, as well as related activities happening all throughout the day and all around town. The day kicks off with the Ed Grimes Memorial Pancake Breakfast at 8 a.m....
In mid May, 50 nationally known plein air artists journeyed to Tehachapi for the fourth paint out sponsored by the Tehachapi Arts Commission. Many of these artists were returning for the fourth year in a row to gather ideas and begin works of art that would be brought to life and completed in their home studio. The finished works have been submitted and juried into the Art 2024 Tehachapi show to be held July 19-21 at the Aspen Builders Activity Center, located at 410 W. D St. in Tehachapi. This...
The City of Tehachapi and Houchin Community Blood Bank (HCBB) are hosting a Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 26 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 at hcbb.com/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/7711....
On Thursday, June 27, and again on Thursday, July 25 from 7:30 to 9 a.m., Tehachapi Police Chief Richard Standridge invites the community to join him and his command staff at Mountain Coffee House, 120 S. Mill St., Tehachapi, for Coffee with the Chief. Following the local tradition of Coffee with the Mayor and Coffee with a Cop events, Chief Standridge would like to make himself available for a conversation and a cup of coffee in a nice, relaxed atmosphere. Mountain House Coffee is a perfect...
There will be four days of Independence Day Celebration in Bear Valley Springs, a gated community in the Greater Tehachapi Area. The 4 days will be Thursday, July 4; Friday, July 5; Saturday, July 6; and Sunday, July 7. The 33rd Annual Independence Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. on the 4th. Hot air balloon rides are scheduled for July 4, 5, and 6 at 5:30 a.m. The Firecracker 5K Run will be on Saturday, July 6 at 7:30 a.m. Craft and activity booths, food and exhibit booths will be available at Cub...
Each month, the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce holds an educational Lunch & Learn event for businesses and individuals in the community. This month, the Lunch & Learn will be hosted by Mango Haus Lounge, located at 20601 W. Valley Blvd., on June 24 at noon. Daniel Burgess from Golden Hills IT will share best practices for keeping your business secure in a time of incessant cyber-attacks. Learn actionable tips to close gaps in security on your own, identify major security concerns for...
Nestled in the heart of Old Town Tehachapi, the Healthy Hippie Trading Co. has become a cherished hub for those seeking a holistic approach to health and wellness. Known affectionately as The Hippie, this vibrant shop, owned by Sarah Rose, is launching an exciting new initiative sure to delight the community: Mindful Mondays. Starting on June 24, The Hippie will host a free guided meditation session on the last Monday of every month. These Mindful Mondays begin at 10:30 a.m. and are designed to...
The Tehachapi Museum first opened on July 4, 1973 in a small building on Tehachapi Boulevard. The building, which was later torn down, was used by the Chamber of Commerce and rented to the Heritage League. On Jan. 1, 1982, during a snow storm, the Tehachapi Museum moved to its present location, which was the former Kern County Tehachapi Branch Library. Now those were hardy and dedicated volunteers to move during a snow storm! Help celebrate the Museum's 51st birthday on July 4, 2024. The Museum...
