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30-year class reunion in the works

Submitted by Lisa Krch on Monday, July 19th, 9:31 pm

The Tehachapi High School class of 1980 is planning its 30-year class reunion. This is a tropical evening with a luau theme. Grass skirts are welcome!

The event is Saturday, August 21st from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. It will be at the Senior Center, 500 East F. Street in Tehachapi.

The cost is $35 dollars per person and that includes a steak or chicken dinner and live entertainment by No Limit.

For reservations or more information call Kristie 619-0485.

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Food & Wine Festival offers a true taste of Tehachapi

By Doug Barden

Celebrating the essence of Tehachapi’s unique food, art and music the Tehachapi Food & Wine Festival offers residents and visitors a chance to enjoy an exceptional evening in historic downtown Tehachapi.

The festival has sold out three years running and this year is no exception as the event has added many new offerings.

Enjoy a selection of food from local restaurants and wineries while listening to the Modern Jazz Trio. Stroll in the cool mountain air through an exhibit of fine art presented by CrossRoads Gallery, then move on to see area farms displaying an array of local produce featuring live chef demonstrations.

Wine lovers will enjoy a variety of fine wines from more than ten top wineries including Tehachapi’s own Triassic Legacy and award winning Souza Family Vineyards.

Fun outing planned for disabled children

Submitted by Sabrina Rodriguez on Monday, July 12th, 1:01 am

The Society for Disabled Children will be holding an event at Cub Lake in Bear Valley Springs on Tuesday for approximately 20 children.

The group will be departing from Camp Blue Jay in Tehachapi on a trip to Cub Lake for an outing. Kern County Helicopter 408 is expected to attend the event and is scheduled to arrive at 10:30 a.m.

Relay for Life 10 days away

By Anthony Bailey

The time is approaching.

The Tehachapi Relay for Life is Saturday and Sunday, July 10-11, at Jacobsen Middle School

Opening ceremony will be 8:30 a.m. July 10, followed at 9 by the survivors' lap. The Luminaria ceremony will be 8:45 that night.

Closing ceremonies are 9:30 a.m. July 11.

Visit the Tehachapi Relay for Life website for more information.

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30-year class reunion in the works

Submitted by Lisa Krch on Friday, June 25th, 3:51 pm

The Tehachapi High School class of 1980 is planning a 30-year class reunion.

The event will be held on Saturday, August 21, at the Senior Center, 500 East F St., in Tehachapi, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

There will be a shrimp and scampi dinner and entertainment from the No Limit Band. The cost is $25 per person.

To make reservations or get more information, contact kharriger@att.net.

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Historic train depot officially reopens

Submitted by Sabrina Rodriguez on Sunday, June 6th, 12:21 am

Two years ago, in June 2008, Tehachapi's almost restored, 100-year-old train depot burned down.

Investigators later determined that illegal fireworks caused the fire. The suspects were arrested and eventually took a plea deal.

In the meantime, efforts to rebuild the depot kept chugging along. On Saturday, the historic depot officially reopened.

"This is a real day of success for our community," said Mayor Linda Vernon.

And it seems the whole community came out to see the finished product.

"I'm just thrilled, the whole community is," said resident Peggy Horn. "To have it finally opened, it's indescribable."

No one denies the significance of the reopening, but for some, such as Doug Pickard who has been a volunteer with Friends of the Tehachapi Train Depot, it meant even more.

Pickard said he believes the reopening will push the city forward.

"The history of Tehachapi centers around the railroad," he said.

City announces Adopt-a-Landscape program

By Tammy

The City of Tehachapi now has an Adopt-a-Landscape program.

The Adopt-a-Landscape program was created to provide marketing opportunities for local businesses, while allowing citizens to continue to enjoy uniform maintenance according to a news release.

While areas within the city can now be sponsored by groups, families and businesses - the city will continue to perform all the work from sprinkler repair to trimming and weed removal.

All the signs recognizing Adopt-a-Landscape sponsors will be 18 inches tall by 24 inches wide and placed at a strategic place in the adopted landscape.

The landscape areas that are adoptable are parks, planters, medians, trees, parking lots and bike paths. A complete list of these areas, including pricing, is available at Tehachapi City Hall.

Please call 661-822-2200 to have a list of the areas sent to your e-mail or stop by City Hall at 115 South Robinson Street.

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1 spot open on planning commission

By Cory

The Tehachapi City Council will consider appointing one member to the city's planning commission.

The appointment would replace Tim Felsoci, who resigned from the commission March 4. The term would expire July 21.

The planning commission has many functions, including developing and maintaining the general plan, periodic reviews of the capital improvement program and recommending plans for future growth.

Applications must be returned to the city clerk by 5 p.m. April 7. The city council will consider the applications during a meeting April 19.

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High school gym to host Easter celebration

By Cory

The Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene is holding an Easter celebration at the Tehachapi High School gym.

The event will be held at 10 a.m. Easter morning, which is April 4. There will be music and activities for children, according to organizers.

The gym is located at the corner of East Valley Boulevard and South Dennison Street.

For more information, visit www.tnaz.org.

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'Wall That Heals' to travel from Tehachapi to Bakersfield

Submitted by John Windover on Tuesday, February 23rd, 1:13 pm

A motorcycle escort will accompany "The Wall That Heals" from Tehachapi to Bakersfield March 3rd. The escort is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at the Tehachapi Holiday Inn Express and concludes at Stramler Park in Bakersfield, where the replica of the Vietnam Wall will be on public display 24 hours a day from March 4-7.

For a donation of $15.00 participants will ride in the motorcycle escort, receive an event pin, be treated to a barbeque dinner and be invited to the pre-opening reception. Funds raised from the motorcycle escort will help offset costs connected to bringing the Wall to Bakersfield.

The Wall is being sponsored by the non-profit Veterans of Kern County, Inc., the Vet Center and The Kern County Veterans Service Office. To volunteer or make a contribution call 661-868-7303.

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