Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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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 the Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District announce new Pickleball Group Workshops will be held during July at the new TPD Pickleball Courts on C Street. Professional Pickleball Instructor Glenda Love will teach a four-week Beginner Pickleball Workshop on Mondays beginning July 8 through July 29, a four-week Intermediate Pickleball Workshop on Tuesdays beginning July 9 through July 30, and a four-week Cardio Live Drills Group Class on Wednesdays beginning July 10...
Before the City of Tehachapi planned its first two ventures into public recreation, the pickleball courts at the police station and the 5-A-side soccer field at the newly opened Valley Park, they began an assessment into the recreation facilities available throughout the Greater Tehachapi Area from all providers including programs, facilities and operations. To save public funds, the city staff undertook a comprehensive analysis of each recreational entity within the Tehachapi area with a focus...
Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District (TVRPD) is excited to declare July as Parks & Recreation Month. This year's theme, "Where You Belong," captures what we aim to provide – a welcoming space where everyone in Tehachapi can find their place. Parks & Recreation month is a time to celebrate our parks, appreciate the outdoors and encourage everyone to get outside, be active, and connect with nature together. Throughout July, TVRPD will host a variety of events and activities designed to s...
At the June 18 Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District meeting, General Manager Corey Torres announced the winners of their Spring into Action challenge that began on March 21 in partnership with the City of Tehachapi. Participants were challenged to run/walk, cycle and swim over a 3 month period and log their miles. They were encouraged to sign up as teams and individuals. TVRPD presented awards to the winners and then posed for a group photograph. Top 3 Teams: 1. Tehachapi Hotties 2....
On May 18, TVRPD hosted the annual Fishing Derby at Brite Lake....
For the fourth consecutive year, the Tehachapi Arts Commission will be holding its nationally recognized art show at the Aspen Builders Community Activity Center in July. Those who have attended in prior years can attest to the beauty and creativity brought to canvas by the artists who come here to paint our community during the May paint out. This year, 50 artists from around the country will be painting in Tehachapi from May 17-19, beginning the paintings that will be submitted and juried...
Philip Marx Central Park East E Street, Tehachapi. On Monday, May 27 at 11 a.m. Join us as we remember our fallen service members with pride this Memorial Day. Together we pay homage to those who have given us our freedom. As part of the ceremony, we will be displaying photos of our fallen service members. We will be accepting submissions from Tehachapi residents for pictures of fallen service members until May 13 to remember and honor them that day and beyond. To submit their photos, please...
Entry fee: $5 (cash only) 10-visit punch pass: $40 (cash only) Passes available at the District Office or at the pool. Morning Lap Swim Days & Times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 5-7 a.m. Evening Lap Swim Days & Times: Tuesday and Thursday, 5-6:30 p.m. Shallow Water Aerobics with Marti Days & Times: Mondays and Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. Deep Water Aerobics with Kathleen Days & Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. Location of Dye Natatorium pool: 400-B S. Snyder Ave., Tehachapi. Visit...
Tehachapi, you were awesome! No unexpected spring snowstorm was going to stop us from having fun! The annual Easter Egg Hunt was a resounding success, thanks to the enthusiastic participation of our community and the generous support of our sponsor, Valley Strong Credit Union. Families braved the winter-like conditions to join in the fun-filled event, held inside the ABIAC Gym on March 30. Children excitedly searched for Easter eggs through a gym filled with balloons, enjoyed the various games...
On April 5, Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District's Tots Program hosted their annual Tots Art Gala at the ABIAC gym. This year's theme was Tots Glows Wild. When entering the exhibition visitors were greeted by a darkened room that was lined with glowing artwork, lit up by black lights. It was quite a site! The main gym showcased the artwork, featuring "wild" things, including "Where The Wild Things Are," Wild West, jungle and safari. There was an entry fee and artwork was available for...
Easter Services St. Malachy Catholic Church – March 28, Holy Thursday: Mass 7 p.m.; March 29, Good Friday: Veneration of the Cross noon to 3 p.m., and Stations of the Cross 6 p.m.; March 30, Holy Saturday: Vigil 7:30 p.m.; March 31, Easter Sunday: 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon (Spanish), 2 p.m. (Latin). Mountain Bible Church – March 31, Easter Sunday Special Message Service 10 a.m. Fellowship luncheon immediately following service. St. Jude's in the Mountains Anglican Church – March 24, Palm Sunday: Reg...
The Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council (GTEDC) held their monthly meeting on March 6. On the first Wednesday of each month, the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council meets in The Village Collective, 120 S. Green Street, at 7:30 a.m. Business owners and community members are invited to attend to get live updates on the business climate in the Tehachapi area. Among the first to present was Corey Torres from Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District (TVRPD), who talked...
The Tehachapi City is hosting its first Tehachapi Walks event on Thursday, March 21 at 11 a.m. starting at Centennial Plaza and ending at Kelcy's Café, where participants are invited to join the group for lunch (meal not provided). The community is invited to attend the event which will encourage light exercise and exploring the assets Tehachapi has to offer. City and police officials along with representatives from different local organizations will partake in the walks, providing community...
At their board meeting on Feb. 20, Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District (TVRPD) announced an upcoming season full of sports and events, and reported on some of their recent successes and hardships. Registration for co-ed youth baseball and volleyball are currently open through March 14 and Summer Adventure Camp registration will open on March 11. Visit www.tvrpd.org/youth-sports for more information or to register. The Polar Plunge, which was held on Feb. 19, will now become an annual...
The Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Committee (GTEDC) met for their first meeting of 2024 on Feb. 7. On the first Wednesday of each month, GTEDC meets in The Village Collective at 120 S. Green St. at 7:30 a.m. In addition to discussing an upcoming year packed full of local events and projects, GTEDC introduced three new board members. Since board member Jim Arnold tragically passed away last November, and Ron Depew, one of GTEDC's founders, lost his battle with cancer last October, two...
On Friday, Feb. 16, Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District discovered extensive vandalism at Meadowbrook Park. Meadowbrook is a regional park that is owned and maintained by the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District. TVRPD has 11 full-time employees who maintain over 110 acres of parks, each park unique and one of a kind. Additionally, they provide youth athletic programs and family events for the Tehachapi community. Corey Torres, manager of TVRPD, was disappointed by the...
On Jan. 16, TVRPD held their first board meeting of 2024, where they voted in a new board. Maryann Paciullo was elected to serve as chair, succeeding Kaleb Judy in the role, with Dwight Dreyer elected as vice-chair. After the elections, District Manager Corey Torres was excited to announce that planning is underway for the 2024 Fishing Derby at Brite Lake, which will take place on May 18. Torres also shared good news about the youth basketball program. With 532 kids and 60 teams, the season has...
Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District has recently added a new Marketing and Recreation Specialist to their staff. Sarai (pronounced Sara-E) Diaz comes to TVRPD from the Village Collective in Downtown Tehachapi, where she had been working as Administrative Assistant since August of 2018. Sarai moved to Tehachapi from the Coachella Valley with her boyfriend following her 2018 graduation from the Palm Springs campus of Cal State San Bernardino. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a...
At the Nov. 1 Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council (GTEDC) regular meeting, Mark Olson, Executive Vice President of Pacific Steel Group, updated attendees on the seismic-grade recycling rebar manufacturing mill Pacific Steel plans to be operational in Mojave by 2026. The new mill would be the first to produce reinforcing steel in California, drastically reducing the need to import rebar from Washington, Oregon and other parts of the country and world, as is the state’s current practice. Rebar is used in the construction and r...
At the Oct. 17 meeting of the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District Board, General Manager Corey Torres presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Tehachapi Rotary Interact Club and Girl Scouts. Accepting the award for the group was leader and teacher Nena Thornburg and her daughter Serena. The groups spent several days of public service completing projects for TVRPD. They helped to spruce-up West Park by painting parking block and posts, and painted the gazebo in Central Park. In...
On the first Wednesday of each month, the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council meets in The Village Collective on S. Green St., at 7:30 a.m. The GTEDC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting businesses in the Greater Tehachapi area. Small business owners and community members alike are encouraged to attend and indulge themselves in complimentary coffee, treats and Tehachapi business happenings. Various businesses and committees give short reports on business...
It is with disappointment that Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District announces the cancellation of the anticipated 3rd Annual Brews on the Mountain Beer and Wine Festival, originally scheduled for September 16, 2023. The decision to cancel was made in response to low participation numbers and as a commitment to honoring and respecting our valued sponsors, vendors, and bands. Despite our anticipation and planning, the level of participant interest fell below the threshold necessary to make...
At their Aug. 15 meeting, the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District Board unanimously approved the organization's 2023-24 final budget. Operations Manager Kent Beal told the Board that new bathrooms are planned for Philip Marx Central Park. Beal said it is hoped they will be able to move them closer to Mojave St. near the handicap parking spaces. The old bathrooms are in bad shape and funding for the new ones is available with Capital Improvement Funds. The four new bathrooms will all...
