Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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The City of Tehachapi has announced the Live Stream of the 4th of July Fireworks Show via Facebook Live starting at 9 p.m. from the Tehachapi Airport. It can be viewed on the City of Tehachapi Facebook page @CityOfTehachapi. “I am just so proud of our city, our community members, and on this day every year we can come together and celebrate America. Last year’s show was scheduled, then cancelled and then we put it on at the last minute due to the rapidly changing rules being put in place by the State of California and COVID-19. I want to sha...
Recreational Swim Cost: $5 (cash or check only) Punch cards available for $40 (10 punches). Days & Times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Lap Swim Ages: 14+ Cost: $5 (cash or check only) Punch cards available for $40 (10 punches). Days & Times: Monday-Friday, 5-7 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7-9 p.m. Shallow Water Aerobics Ages: 16+ Cost: $5 (cash or check only) Punch cards available for $40 (10 punches). Days & Times: Mondays and Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. Deep Water Aerobics...
On June 19, Crown for a Cause partnered with Houchin Community Blood Bank to operate their third in a series of five Tehachapi mobile blood drives. The Crown for a Cause blood drives are organized by Tehachapi resident Tiffany Rea, Miss United States. The drive had a total of 32 people registered and 26 units of blood were able to be used by Houchin. Between the blood drives sponsored by the City of Tehachapi and TVRPD and Crown for a Cause, the Tehachapi community continues to be very generous...
Military history enthusiasts, we are proud to invite you to a Military History Authors book signing, hosted by the Kern County Museum, 3810 Chester St., Bakersfield, on Saturday, July 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Several of Kern County's top military history authors, including authors from Tehachapi, with be signing and offering their books at great prices. Book topics include: a) the Eastern Front and Normandy campaign in WW2; b) the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan; c) the Israeli Air...
July 19-23, 9 a.m.-noon, ages 4-12 at Country Oaks Baptist Church, 20915 Schout Road, (661) 822-1379. Registration is $8, includes shirt and crafts. Register at www.CountryOaks.org. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. July 26-30, 9 a.m.-noon, ages 3 (potty trained)-middle school at Tehachapi First Baptist Church, 1049 S. Curry Street (across from Tompkins), (661) 822-3138. Registration free. Pre-registration available through church office or first day of VBS. The Good News Club, usually held at Tompkins Elementary, is being held at...
The newly formed Stallion Springs Artist Exchange had a combined art show and book sale on June 26 at the library. Stallion Springs Administrative Art Executive for the group Christine Sorenson, volunteer Diana Koeth and Library Coordinator Emma Holm were there to welcome guests. Additional events are scheduled for the last Saturdays of July and August at the Stallion Springs Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by and have a cookie and coffee or iced tea and view the local artists work. The...
The first gathering of the Tehachapi Mountain Healing Drum Circle was held at the Tehachapi Natural Market on June 18 to celebrate bringing in the summer solstice. It was created by and facilitated by Dr. Jim Pickerell, a traditional naturopath and percussionist. There were approximately 20 participants on one of the hottest days of the year. Everyone had a good time under the shade canopies and fans, in spite of the heat. The community drum circle is an informal gathering of people who meet...
The Tehachapi Arts Commission announced they will be hosting Tehachapi's first national representational public art exhibition on the weekend of July 24-25. Nearly 40 nationally recognized artists visited Tehachapi in May to explore the landscape, be inspired and commit their inspiration to canvas en plein air. The completed pieces from the May paintout were juried into the July show where they will be available for everyone to view and perhaps purchase. The artists, including a few from...
On June 15, more than 50 local Tehachapi small businesses and nonprofits participated in the Grand Reopening of our Tehachapi (and California) economy in Downtown Tehachapi. In total there were roughly 150 people in attendance to represent small businesses in the greater Tehachapi area (city and unincorporated county). Each business received a ribbon of their choice either red, white or blue in color to represent America. The businesses lined up for a photo with their staff and everyone...
The 2021 Tehachapi Oldtimer’s Picnic will be held Sunday, Aug. 1 at Central Park. This event is for people who have lived here in Tehachapi for 40 years, lived here 40 years ago, or were born here at least 40 years ago. Please RSVP by July 10 to [email protected] or call (661) 822-3228....
In this year’s Homesteading 103 Workshop, we will be teaching about food preservation. Now is the time to learn how to preserve your hard-won produce from your gardens. We will cover three types of canning (steam, pressure, water bath), dehydration, fermentation and oil packing. There will also be a special presentation discussing common herbs, their uses and how to preserve them. Join us on Aug. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for a fun and informative day. The class is $100, is located in Tehachapi and includes lunch, recipes and handouts. C...
After being closed for more than a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tehachapi Museum and Errea House will reopen on Saturday, June 19 from noon to 4 p.m. They will continue to be open Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. In July the schedule will expand to Saturdays and Sundays, and eventually Friday will be added to the schedule. On 4th of July the museums will open early at 11 a.m. Cupcakes will be served on the Errea House porch at 1 p.m. to celebrate the 48th birthday of the Tehachapi...
Nate was born in Colorado in 1978. He moved to Arizona when he was 5 and has called it home since. He started in rodeo when he was 17 in the AJRA, then moved to High School Rodeo and amateur bull riding. In 1997 he went to a bull fighting school and it changed his life. He became a bull fighter, fighting bulls all over the Southwest for 13 years. In 2001 he met and married the love of his life, Tabie. She was running barrels at a rodeo where he was fighting bulls, it was love at first sight. In...
Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District is excited to announce that we have brought back movies at the park for the summer. We have four movies scheduled this summer and we hope to see you all there! Meadowbrook Park, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays June 17: “Sonic the Hedgehog” July 8: “Frozen 2” July 22: “Aladdin” Central Park, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, in conjunction with National Night Out: “Raya and the Last Dragon....
First Fridays are back! Now that downtown has reopened we are once again able to offer our First Friday event to celebrate local art and artists. We’ll be open 5 to 8 p.m. on July 2 for your shopping pleasure. We are so pleased to be able to open again for First Fridays and look forward to seeing our regulars for more laughter and camaraderie. As usual we’ll be offering beverages and snacks and a place and a time to reconnect with old friends. We’re also excited that classes have started back...
The Tehachapi Library is continuing to work toward getting back to normal. The library is open from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. The Summer Reading Challenge has started up, but there’s still time to sign up. When signed up, participants are given a “craft bag” and for those that complete the challenge there will be the opportunity to win prizes. Some of the prizes include Kindle ebook readers and gift certificates for TK Pizza and the Hitching Post Theaters. There are also gift...
July 19-23, 9 a.m.-noon, ages 4-12 at Country Oaks Baptist Church, 20915 Schout Road, (661) 822-1379. Registration is $8, includes shirt and crafts. Register at www.CountryOaks.org. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. July 26-30, 9 a.m.-noon, ages 3 (potty trained)-middle school at Tehachapi First Baptist Church, 1049 S. Curry Street (across from Tompkins), (661) 822-3138. Registration free. Pre-registration available through church office or first day of VBS. The Good News Club, usually held at Tompkins Elementary, is being held at...
The 2021 Take Your Best Shot photo contest is back. Tehachapi Valley Arts Association is challenging amateur photographers of all ages to submit their favorite photos from July 24-Aug. 2 at Gallery ‘N’ Gifts for a chance to win the $100 Best of Show prize, or one of six $25 first place prizes in the following categories: Landscape & Nature, Travel & Architecture, Animals, Black & White/Sepia, People/Portrait and Youth Photography. Each category will also have ribbons for second, third and hon...
EhCapa has been thrilling audiences with their exceptional and courageous riding skills at rodeos, horse shows, parades and various other venues for over 60 years. What started as a casual riding group for youth has become a renowned performance and specialty act that travels the PRCA rodeo circuit throughout the West. Known for their horsemanship skills, professionalism and dedication to perfection, the approximately 30 riders excite audiences with their fast paced, eight to twenty minute displ...
There will be three days of Independence Day Celebration in Bear Valley Springs, a gated community in the Greater Tehachapi Area. The three days will be Friday, July 2; Saturday, July 3; and Sunday, July 4. Special BVS 50th Anniversary Ceremony & Flag Raising on Friday evening, July 2. The 30th Annual Independence Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. on the 4th. Hot air balloon rides are scheduled for July 3 and 4 at 6:30 a.m. The Firecracker 5K Run will be on July 3 at 7:45 a.m. Craft and activity...
One of the traditions jolly Old St. Nick has in July is to visit our great community for the Christmas in July Toys for Tots event at Marty Pay Insurance Agency. This year's event will be on Wednesday, July 14 and Santa has a lot of surprises and prizes in his bag! He's suspended his naughty and nice list for the evening, anyone who brings an unwrapped toy will have a chance at a drawing for prizes including a 55-inch TV. There will be other prizes provided by local businesses and Santa is...
Starbucks Coffee Company in Tehachapi, is hosting its first Pride Parade and Advocacy event on June 26 in the parking lot of Starbucks on Tucker Road. The event will begin at 9 a.m. with a parade heading South on Tucker Road to Valley Blvd., then back North on Tucker Road, ending in the Starbucks parking lot. From 10 a.m. to noon, local allies will be available with resources and activities. The family-friendly event is open to the pubic with no cost to participate. Pride month dates back to...
Join the community for a grand 4th of July celebration and fireworks show, Sunday, July 4 at Central Park, 10350 Heather Avenue, California City, from 10 a.m. until the fireworks show ends in the evening. There will be a car show, beer garden for adults 21 years and older, crafts and food vendors, face painting, games, prizes, music, chalk on the walk contest, bouncy house, water slide, break the piñata, the pool will be open and much, much more. Come join the fun bring your family and friends...
