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Kiwanis rocks! For the children
Ybarra installed the Tehachapi board on Oct.13. Kiwanis rocked Centennial Plaza at Main Street Tehachapi’s Halloween Trunk or Treat event as the music of president-elect Bill Bettis of MusicMX and...
TVRPD promotes improvement of facilities
A key concern for Kiwanis is the well-being of children, and they were interested to know how Measure R would improve outdated recreational facilities. Therefore, they invited Michelle Vance and...
Kiwanis gives scholarships to graduates
The Kiwanis Club awarded scholarships to three Tehachapi High School graduates this June. They were introduced to the membership at a recent meeting by Scholarship Chairperson, Marian Stephens. She...
Salvation Army makes local impact
Sandy Chavez is passionate about her work as Center Coordinator for Salvation Army. She recently shared the reasons for her enthusiasm with Tehachapi Kiwanis Club. In just the first quarter of this...
June First Friday at the Tehachapi Museum: Victorian 'Cabinet Cards' to be on display for Father's Day
On June 1, the Tehachapi Museum will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. for the First Friday Art Walk. Along with other downtown venues, the Museum and will be offering appetizers, desserts, and champagne for g...
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is an adventure
"We made some miscalculations," was how Ron Gaiser described the hike he and Kiwanis Club President Jonathan Hall took on the Pacific Crest Trail. The two men undertook the hike as a fundraiser for...
32nd Annual Prayer Breakfast
It was a great turn out at McMullan Hall for the 32nd Annual Kiwanis Prayer Breakfast on May 3 as speaker Daryl Ragsdale, business development director for World Wind & Solar, shared his...
Students alerted to driving dangers
Scott Spielman is a Kern County Assistant District Attorney who has seen numerous cases during his career where families have been devastated when loved ones have died as a result of drunk driving. Du...
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Kiwanis Prayer Breakfast -- The National Day of Prayer on Thurs., May 3, kicks off in Tehachapi with the 32nd Annual Kiwanis Prayer Breakfast, 6:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at McMullan Hall, St. Malachy...
Rotary Club moves to The Shed
As of Thursday, April 5 the Rotary Club of Tehachapi has moved their noon lunch meeting to The Shed restaurant, 333 E. Tehachapi Blvd. Although The Shed is not open to the public, it is available for events and regular meetings that include food....
Monastery life is contemplative
Kiwanis member Liz Wolfe is passionate about her support of the Norbertine Canonesses, which is a women's monastery near Tehachapi. She shared her interest and knowledge with the Kiwanis Club...
32nd Kiwanis Prayer Breakfast speaker: Business exec Ragsdale
The theme of the National Day of Prayer on May 3 is "Unity." The theme of the men's weekly Bible study led by World Wind and Solar Business Development Director Daryl Ragsdale is "Together." Those...
Kiwanis hears final Women's History Month presentation
Kiwanis Club was fortunate to hear from two historic women, American Association of University members who participated in Women's History presentations. Diane Bergstrom portrayed poet Edna St....
Kiwanis learns about 'California WaterFix'
Jonathan Hall, served in two capacities at the Kiwanis meeting on March 7. As our President, he conducted the meeting, then stepped into his role as a member of Tehachapi's water board as our...
Historic Women visit Kiwanis
Kiwanis members were visited by women from history as portrayed by Storytellers from American Association of University Women. During Women's History Month in March of each year AAUW members visit...
Kiwanis recognizes Marget Willer for her service
Marget Willer has been awarded the Distinguished Service Award by Kiwanis Division 33. The presentation was made at the Kiwanis Governor's Official Visit to Bakersfield. A dozen members of Tehachapi...
Children provide inspiration
We must be an example for our children. This was the message Jim Pendleton shared with the Kiwanis Club at their recent meeting. He became a single parent when his daughter was seven years old. That w...
Diet influences health
A low-carb diet can cure diabetes and lower cholesterol. Dr. Susan Hall knows this because of her personal and her family's experiences. She spoke about healthy eating at a Kiwanis meeting, citing...
City of Tehachapi: A $20 million business
The city of Tehachapi is run as a business. "We are a non-profit business," City Manager Greg Garrett told members of the Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi on Jan. 31 at the Tehachapi Police Department...
Kiwanis board plans for big year as club grows
Service to the community – The Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi board of directors and all club members invite guests to the club's Welcome dinner, 6:00 p.m., Wed., Jan 24, 2018 at the home of...
Kiwanis welcomes daughter from Spain
Lyndsey Wolfe thought it would be fun to live in Spain for a year. Now it's ten years later and she still lives there. She comes home to Tehachapi twice a year to visit her parents, George and...
Learning about hydraulic fracturing
Porter Underwood spoke to the Kiwanis Club about hydraulic fracturing or "fracking." He worked in the oil business for more than 30 years and is now retired from Halliburton Energy Services. Since...
There is help for sick children
Improving the lives of children is a major concern for Kiwanis International as well as the local club in Tehachapi. Members were especially interested in the learning about Children's Miracle...
Kiwanis members hear about communication
Communication is a key aspect of a successful community. That is the message Kiwanis members heard from Key Budge, Engagement Specialist for the City of Tehachapi. He strives to encourage an informed...
Kiwanis updated on City projects
Jay Schlosser, Development Services Director for the City of Tehachapi, spoke to the Kiwanis Club at a recent meeting. Members were impressed with the number of City projects nearly completed and...
