Nov.
- Dec. 3,
Nov. 27, 07 Toys for Tots kick off at the Carriage Inn 6pm-8pm. Bring a toy
valued at least $10 to help children in IWV. Contact Ann 384-4817
Nov. 29, 07 Honoring Warriors - Past and Present.
Celebration for American Indian & Alaskan Native Heritage Month at All
Faith Chapel's east wing from 11:30 to 1pm. Sample Native American food and
watch some Native American Tribal dances. All are invited and donations
accepted. Contact
Nov. 30, 07 BHS Holiday Concord, Kerr McGee Center - catered feast with music
by BHS Choirs and Orchestra, costume or party attire, $35 tickets at Eagles
Nest - contact Mark Hatter 375-4476 x 290
Nov. 30, 07 Blues After Hours with DJ Bob Peoples, in Café Potpourri at
Carriage Inn, 6-10 pm, no cover charge
Nov. 30, 07 "Cowboy Christmas" Musical Christmas Program by Immanuel
Baptist Church, 7pm, 1201 N. China Lake Blvd., no charge contact 446-4531
Dec.1, 2, 07 "Cowboy Christmas" Musical Christmas Program by
Dec. 1 - 22, 07 BHS Hire-A-Choir. Fund-raiser for
BHS Choir - Liven up your holiday event for $50 for 10 students for 15 minutes
- Reserve now-contact Mark Hatter, 375-4476 x 290
Dec. 1, 07 GREAT Strides fund-raiser walk - Taking steps to cure cystic
fibrosis - LeRoy Jackson Park, 9AM Regis, 10AM walk
start - to create a team see website www.ericfrisbee.com/walk
Dec. 1, 07 Chess Tournament for kids grades K - 12 at Gateway Elementary
cafeteria, sponsored by Friends of Chess, Regis. 8:30 to 9:30 am, Awards for
all - contact 377-0034
Dec. 1, 07 Household Hazardous Waste drop off event at Ridgecrest Landfill 9
am to 12 noon - auto fluids, batteries, cleaners, paint pesticides, pool
chemicals - Contact 800-552-5376 option 6
Dec. 1-2, 07 Santa's Art Shop, 100's of arts & crafts vendors at Desert
Empire Fairgrounds. Contact June Spindler,
760-377-4472 jspindler42@msn.com
Dec. 1-2, 8-9, 07 Petroglyph Tours -
Dec. 2, 07 Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling by
Candlelight in front of City Hall, 5:30 pm, refreshments, all welcome, bring a
chair, no charge - contact 499-5071 or 375-2643
Dec. 5, 07 "Puttin' on the Ritz" Holiday
Edition - Fundraiser for local family at Carriage Inn by Merle Norman
Cosmetics, 7 pm - tickets also at Tux-Ego, and Chamber office, contact Nicki 375-0222
Dec. 5, 6, 07 Wreath Making Class at The Flower Shoppe and Gift Express, 229 W.
Ridgecrest Blvd., 6-8 pm, make reservations at 371-1350
Dec. 5, 07 Annual Light Up A Life Celebration by
the Optimal Hospice Foundation to honor loved ones who have been a special part
of our lives. 6:30pm at High Desert Haven,
Dec. 5, 07 BHS Winter Bands Concert 7pm, Parker PAC at Burroughs. Includes
Symphonic, Cadet and Stage bands - Tickets at door $5, under 12 no charge -
Contact Simon Austin. 375-4476 x 288 www.burrosband.org
Dec. 6, 07 Wine Tasting featuring Christian Lazo
Wines at Carriage Inn $20 5-7PM, All Welcome. Contact 446-7910
Dec. 7, 07 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Luncheon by Elks Lodge with NAWS -
11:30am -1 pm, $6 / $5 military - Farris Family Singers, Navy Honor Guard,
tribute to local Survivors--please RSVP to Chamber office 375-8331 or Elks
375-8551
Dec. 7, 07 Blues After Hours with DJ Bob Peoples, in Café Potpourri at
Carriage Inn, 6-10 pm, no cover charge
Dec. 7, 07 National Depression Screening Day. Free anonymous screening open
to the public at the
Dec. 8, 07 Family Holiday Craft Day hosted by
Dec. 8, 07 Holiday Craft Bazaar and Bake
Dec. 8, 07
Dec. 8, 07 Ribbon Cutting for Pet Integrity and D & S Loving Animal
Rescue for new location at 128 N. China Lake Blvd. - 2 pm contact 375-0140
Dec. 8, 07 "A Christmas in Ridgecrest", concert, 7:30 PM sponsored
by Desert Community Orchestra at Monroe Middle School on Church Ave. including
Suzuki Strings, Handbell Choir and more - Season
Tickets available now for 3 concerts, $32 - contact 760-446-2060
Dec. 8, 07 Annual Christmas Parade sponsored by Elks Lodge, 10 am.
Applications at Chamber of Commerce - contact 375-8331 or Elks at 375-8551
Dec. 9, 07 Christmas music concert at
Dec. 9, 07 "A Star Is Born" Program by
Dec. 11, 07 Chamber Luncheon with Capt. Mick Gleason, CO of NAWS speaking,
$12, RSVP required, 375-8331
Dec. 11, 07 State Assemblymember Jean Fuller's
representative, Bryan Williams, at City Hall, 10 AM - noon. Contact
661-395-2995
Dec. 11, 07 Congressman Kevin McCarthy's representative, Andy Stanley, at City
Hall 10 AM - noon. Contact 661-327-3611
Dec. 13, 07 Special Preschool Story Time at 10:30 AM with presenter Charlotte
Goodson in meeting room of Ridgecrest Branch Library, 131 E Las Flores Ave.
Contact: 384-5870.
Dec. 13, 07 Business After Hours at The Daily
Independent, 5:30 to 7pm,
Dec. 14-15, 07 CLOTA Christmas fund raiser.
Contact 760-446-2411
Dec. 14-15, 07 "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen", CLOTA's
Christmas Show - If you would like to participate, Contact Larry Lier 793-2757
Dec. 14, 07 Blues After Hours with DJ Bob Peoples, in Café Potpourri at
Carriage Inn, 6-10 pm, no cover charge
Dec. 15, 07 Tree Lighting in Olde Towne Ridgecrest at 5 pm with Santa and Mrs.
Santa for children to talk to until 7:30 pm - refreshments at participating
shops - contact Peggy at Swap Sheet, 375-5400
Dec. 16, 07 Christmas music concert including Handel's "Hallelujah
Chorus" at
Dec. 17, 07 State Senator Roy Ashburn's representative, Rex Moen, at City
Hall, 2 - 4 pm. Contact 661-323-0443
Dec. 21, 07 Blues After Hours with DJ Bob Peoples, in Café Potpourri at
Carriage Inn, 6-10 pm, no cover charge
Dec. 24, 07-Jan. 04, 08
Dec. 25, 07 Christmas Day
Dec. 27, 07 Wine Tasting featuring Sparkling Wines
& Ports at Carriage
Dec. 28, 07 Blues After Hours with DJ Bob Peoples, in Café Potpourri at
Carriage Inn, 6-10 pm, no cover charge
Dec. 29, 07 Community Kwanzaa Celebration, 5 PM, Elks
Lodge. All welcome, no charge. Potluck supper. Honors community cooperation, mutual respect, and cultural
heritage. Contact Willie Edwards, 760-375-9336
Dec. 31, 07 New Year in New York (meaning midnight will be celebrated at 9
pm), at Elks Lodge, Prime Rib Dinner, $20 presale (by 12/18) or $25 after that,
music, favors contact 375-8551
Jan. 1, 08 New Year's Day
Jan. 7, 07 Indian Wells Valley Unit of the American Cancer Society is having
an open house at their new location 139 N. Balsam Contact 446-4350
Jan. 7-Mar. 9, 08 Spring term for
Jan. 8, 08 State Assemblymember Jean Fuller's
representative, Bryan Williams, at City Hall, 10 AM - noon. Contact
661-395-2995
Jan. 12, 08 Chess Tournament for kids grades K - 12 at Faller Elementary cafeteria,
sponsored by Faller PTO, Regis. 8:30 to 9:30 am, Awards for all - contact
377-0034
Jan. 12, 08
Jan. 14, 08 Mariachi Champana Nevin,
a multi-cultural virtuoso ensemble, sponsored by IWV Concert Assn., 7:30 PM at
Burroughs HS - Contact Alice Martin 760-375-8223 or 760-375-5600
iwvca.tripod.com
Jan. 17, 08 Kerncrest Audubon Society meeting at Maturango Museum, presenter Bob Steele to show photos of
Australian birds, 7pm - contact Lee Sutton 375-1981
Jan. 17, 08 Business After Hours at
Jan. 19, 08 Mr. IWV Contest and dinner plus Red, White,
& Blue Celebration--fundraiser for Women's
Jan. 21, 08 "Bridges" to celebrate legacy of Martin Luther King,
11:30 am begin at
Jan. 26, 08 Maturango Museum Expansion Campaign
Kickoff Open House 7-9pm in the
Jan. 27, 08 Sierra Desert Gun Club to sponsor Basic Rifle
Marksmanship Training. Classes held on 10 consecutive Sunday afternoons
from 1pm to 4:30pm at the the club's rifle range and
clubhouse facilities. Fee is $50 per student to cover the cost of course
materials contact Cecil Daley 375-3989 or Robert Gould, 446-7475
Feb. 2, 08 Chess Tournament for kids grades K - 12 at
Feb. 5, 08 Quartetto Gelato, a classical
sensation, sponsored by IWV Concert Assn., 7:30 PM at Burroughs HS - Contact
Alice Martin 760-375-8223 or 760-375-5600 iwvca.tripod.com
Feb. 12, 08 State Assemblymember Jean Fuller's
representative, Bryan Williams, at City Hall, 10 AM - noon. Contact
661-395-2995
Feb. 14, 08 Business After Hours at Senior Services
of IWV,
Feb. 18, 08 President's Day
Feb. 21, 08 CHARO! Legendary classical guitarist, actress, & comedienne,
sponsored by IWV Concert Assn., 7:30 PM at Burroughs HS - Contact Alice Martin
760-375-8223 or 760-375-5600 iwvca.tripod.com
Feb. 21, 08 21st Annual IWV Economic Outlook Conference sponsored by
Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce - contact 70-375-8331
Mar. 1, 08 Chess Tournament for kids grades K - 12 at Richmond Elementary
cafeteria, sponsored by Richmond PTA, Regis. 8:30 to 9:30 am, Awards for all -
contact 377-0034
Mar. 1, 08 "On Point", concert, 7:30 PM sponsored by Desert Community
Orchestra at James Monroe Middle School on Church Ave. $15 adults - contact
760-446-2060
Mar. 8, 08 15th Annual Ridgecrest Star Follies, hilarious lip-synch shows by
community leaders. 6:30 and 8:30pm sponsored by Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce-contact
760-375-8331
Mar. 9, 08 Daylight Savings - Remember to set your clocks ahead 1 hour.
Mar. 11, 08 State Assemblymember Jean Fuller's
representative, Bryan Williams, at City Hall, 10 AM - noon. Contact
661-395-2995
Mar. 15, 08 Annual Bluejacket Award Dinner, IWV Council of
the Navy League. Contact Patty Wharton, 760-446-7418
Mar. 17-May 18, 08 Spring B term for
Mar. 20, 08 Business After Hours at A Beautiful You,
Mar. 23, 08 Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Ridgecrest Exchange Club at
Mar. 24-28, 08 Sierra Sands Unified
Mar. 28, 08 Respect For Law Dinner sponsored by Optimists, Rotary Club,
Exchange Club, Kiwanis, Footprinters and Elks to
honor Officers of the Year - Tickets at Chamber of Commerce, $12.50-Contact
John Ward 446-7464
Apr. 5, 08 April Fools' Car Show ---sponsored by High Desert Roadrunners Car
Club --registration 8 AM, show 10 AM - 3 PM, music, food, raffle
prizes, on Balsam St. Contact
Apr. 5-6, 08 Home and Leisure Show, Desert Empire
Fairgrounds in
Apr. 5, 08 Chess Tournament for kids grades K - 12 at Inyokern Elementary
cafeteria, sponsored by Friends of Chess, Regis. 8:30 to 9:30 am, Awards for
all - contact 377-0034
Apr. 8, 08 State Assemblymember Jean Fuller's
representative, Bryan Williams, at City Hall, 10 AM - noon. Contact
661-395-2995
Apr. 12, 08 Annual Friends of NRA Dinner/Fundraiser, 6
PM, Kerr-McGee Center. Contact 375-9690 or Matt Read, 446-2638
Apr. 23, 08 Alpin Hong, classical pianist, sponsored
by IWV Concert Assn., 7:30 PM at Burroughs HS - Contact Alice Martin
760-375-8223 or 760-375-5600 iwvca.tripod.com
Apr. 24, 08 Pregnancy Care Center will host an abstinence program designed to
accommodate teens and pre-teens at the
Apr. 24-27, 08 High Desert Spring Festival at Desert Empire Fairgrounds in
Ridgecrest Food, entertainment, crafts, rides - contact 760-375-8000
May 3, 08 "The Stars of Spring", concert, 7:30PM sponsored by
Desert Community Orchestra at
May 1, 08 Annual Prayer Breakfast sponsored by Kiwanis, tickets at Bread
of Life, contact Dean Elliott, 760-382-7600
May 2-4, 08 The Sierra Art Guild's Spring Show and
May 3, 08 Chess Tournament for kids grades K - 12 at Gateway Elementary
cafeteria, sponsored by Gateway PTO, Regis. 8:30 to 9:30 am, Awards for all -
contact 377-0034
May 10, 08 Rocky Mountain Elks Annual Dinner, contact Jerry Williams,
760-384-2822
May 11, 08 Mother's Day
May 31, 08 China Lake Museum Foundation fundraiser dinner/auction - contact
760-939-3530
Jun. 5, 08 Sierra Sands Unified
Jul. 4, 08 Independence Day Celebration, starts dusk at Desert Empire
Fairgrounds. Fireworks, family games Contact Ridgecrest Lions Club,
760-375-2715
Aug. 21, 08 Business After Hours at Sunset Media, KZIQ
Radio, sponsored by Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce, 5:30 to 7 pm, meet other
business people, refreshments, door prizes, contact 375-8331
Sep. 27, 08 Family Fun Fair, hosted by United Way at LeRoy
Jackson Park, 9am to 3pm, children's activities, live entertainment, food,
Punt, Pass & Kick Contest - information. All welcome, no charge. Contact
Wen Houtkooper, 760-375-1920
Sep. 27-28, 08 Turkey Vulture Festival in Weldon -
Weekend of field trips, music, booths, exhibits, children's activities.
Contact 378-3044 or see website. kern.audubon.org/tvfest_activities.htm
Sep, 27, 08 Kiwanis Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser to benefit local schools, 8AM LeRoy Jackson Park. Contact Jackie Pierce, 375-4031
Oct. 4-5, 08 Relay For Life - 24 hour fundraiser for American Cancer Society,
Oct. 4-5, 08 Lone Pine Film Festival, celebration of
locally-filmed movies.
Oct. 4-5, 08 Annual Viewfinders Motocross Grand Prix at
Desert Empire Fairgrounds. $5 at gate, free under age 5. Contact Keith
Jones 805-234-2074 or 760-375-8000 www.viewfindersmc.com
Oct. 11-12, 08 66th Annual Searles Lake Gem-O-Rama--13339 Main St. (Show Building) Trona,
CA Contact Bonnie Fairchild 760-372-5356
Oct. 11, 08 58th Annual Desert Empire Fair Parade 10AM - Starts at Balsam
& Las Flores to
Oct. 11, 08 Navy Ball - celebrate birthday of U.S. Navy - contact NAWS Public
Affairs Peggy Shoaf 760-939-1683
Oct. 18-19, 08 Four Winds Inter-Tribal Council Pow Wow, starts 10 AM. LeRoy Jackson Park in
Oct. 18, 08 Maturango Junction, 7am (pancake
breakfast) to 6 pm, LeRoy Jackson Park in
Oct. ??, 08 Cocker Spaniel Specialty Show, sponsored by
High Desert Cocker Spaniel Club, Sat AKC licensed event at Desert Empire
Fairgrounds. Contact Janice Pearson, 760-377-5225
Oct. 25, 08 Olde Towne Fall Festival, 10am to 4pm, family fun, children's
costume parade, vendors, entertainment, merchant sales, no charge, all welcome.
Contact 760-375-8331
Nov. 1-2, 08 Gem and Mineral Show at Desert Empire Fairgrounds in
Nov. 2, 08 Daylight Savings - Set your clocks back 1 hour
Nov. ??, 08 Verizon Community
Dinner, hosted by Rotary Club at
Nov. 7-9, 08 The Sierra Art Guild's Fall Show and
Nov. ??, 08 Death Valley '49ers Encampment at
Nov. 11, 08 Veterans Day
Nov. , 08