Exciting upcoming holiday, new year events

The Rotary Club of Tehachapi is thrilled to announce several exciting events this holiday season and into the new year. Join us in celebrating the spirit of the season and kicking off 2025 with community-building activities and a festive wine dinner!

Bring the family and enjoy a magical morning at our annual Breakfast with Santa from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Aspen Builders Inc. Activity Center. Children will have the opportunity to meet Santa, take pictures and enjoy a delicious breakfast featuring pancakes, sausage and drinks.

This event is perfect for making cherished holiday memories and supporting the Rotary Club's community initiatives. Don't miss this festive morning for the whole family!

The Rotary Club of Tehachapi is proud to once again sponsor the 12 Days of Christmas program. We invite the community to help fill boxes for seniors or families in need. Each day corresponds to specific items to be donated, making it easy for everyone to contribute and spread holiday joy.

Here's what you can donate for each day:

1. Box of Cereal and Box of Oatmeal.

2. Macaroni & Cheese and Boxed Potatoes.

3. Jar of Jelly and Jar of Peanut Butter.

4. Coffee and Tea.

5. Dessert Mix and Jar of Applesauce.

6. Bag of Sugar and Bag of Flour.

7. Canned Beans and Box of Crackers.

8. Package of Rice and Can of SPAM.

9. Package of Pasta and Spaghetti Sauce.

10. Chicken Noodle Soup and Tomato Soup.

11. Vegetable Oil and Can of Tuna.

12. Canned Green Beans and Canned Corn.

In addition to these items, you can also include essentials like blankets, deodorant, soap and other personal care items to brighten the holiday season for those in need.

Boxes must be turned in by Dec. 16, and they will be distributed to local seniors and families on Dec. 19.

For more information, to get involved or if you would like to receive a box, please contact Rhonda Brady at (562) 900-1696 or via email at [email protected].

As we look forward to 2025, mark your calendars for the Rotary Club's Annual Wine Pairing Dinner, featuring a four-course meal paired with the fine wines of TLO Winery. TLO is a family-owned winery. The grapes are grown in the Paso area and the wine is produced there. The very comfortable tasting room is in Bakersfield, giving those who enjoy the wines the opportunity to visit or join the wine club. The event will take place at 6 p.m. at the old Moose Lodge, located at 123 W. F St.

Tickets are $125 per person, and all proceeds will support Rotary's ongoing community projects. To purchase tickets or for more information, please contact Linda Carhart at (818) 519-7144 or via email at [email protected].

Join us this holiday season and into the new year as we come together to celebrate and make a positive impact on the Tehachapi community. We look forward to seeing you at these special events!

The Tehachapi Rotary Club meets at noon every Thursday at Kelcy's. Rotary is committed to "Service Above Self," and devotes time and resources to projects in the local community, scholarships for college-bound high school seniors and supporting global efforts for polio eradication. For more information about the Rotary Club, you can visit their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubofTehachapi/.