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H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection, a nonprofit organization serving families with special needs children in Kern, Inyo and Mono counties, has added a new Family Resource Specialist to serve families in Tehachapi (and California City) specifically. Timaree Torres, a local Tehachapi resident, and mother of a child with special needs, will fill this position. Timaree worked for H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection previously in 2013-14, until funding cuts caused the closure and layoffs of the branch offices and staff...
On Saturday, Nov. 4, there was a Special Needs Resource Fair at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tehachapi. There were 17 local organizations and agencies present to offer free information to families about their services and resources for special needs and mental health. Mayor Michael Davies and Police Chief Standridge attended as strong supporters. Resources represented at the fair included: therapy dogs (Bear Valley Springs Tailwaggers Dog Club), therapeutic horseback...
There will be a Special Needs Resource Fair at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, located at 600 Anita Dr., in Tehachapi, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This is a free community event. Families are welcome to attend and get information from local resources and services. Organizations and agencies in attendance so far include: Special Olympics (they are starting the program here in Tehachapi!), Kern Regional Center, Ally Comprehensive Services, State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Hayden Consultants (Behavior...
On Saturday, Sept. 16, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Tehachapi hosted an Emergency Preparedness Community Faire for the public. It was a great success, and well attended. Attendees learned important disaster related information from presentations by the Tehachapi City Police Department and the American Red Cross. Skills were shared by organizations such as Kern County Public Health, the Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association and other experts in various topics such as water...
For Cinco de Mayo weekend, Baila Folklorico, a local organization teaching Mexican folk dance to kids, gave two performances. First on Saturday, May 4 at a fundraising dinner, and then on Sunday, May 5 at Big Papa's restaurant. Dancers learn and perform traditional dances from various regions of Mexico while wearing the appropriate costumes....