Pool Will Not Be Open This Summer

The bids for the Dye Natatorium damage have been sent to the district insurance company for review and selection. The first round of bids were few and very low and were rejected by the TVRPD district manager and board of directors. The insurance company mandated us to go out to bid again and bids were received and forwarded to them. The insurance company is making the decision now as to which one will be selected to do the work. It will be a 90 day process from start to finish and TVRPD does not anticipate the pool being open this summer. The youth involved in the damage to the pool is moving through the court system now and the insurance company is asking the court for restitution of those involved.

Every Thursday evening at Central Park, the Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Parks District will show a movie on the “Big Screen” at no cost to the Tehachapi Community.

All movies will be rated G, PG, or PG-13 and will be posted each week in the Tehachapi News during the summer. Food venders will be there to help you with dinner. Snacks along with raffle tickets will be sold for fun prizes. Grab you chairs and blankets and join us under the stars.

• Location: Central Park (directions)
• Cost: Free
• Dates: Every Thursday through August 6, 2009
• Time: 8:15 pm

Contact Info: Sandy Chavez, Recreation Specialist – 822-3228 ext. 13 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Tehachapi Mountain Park
July 26 (4pm) – July 28 (noon), 2009

“Kiya” (Kee-ya) means fun and laughter in the local Tehachapi native language, Nuwa (or Kawaiisu). There will be plenty of both this summer at the first Tehachapi music camp held among the pines of Kern County’s Tehachapi Mountain Park. The camp is rustic, with a mess hall for meals and dancing, a campfire circle for gathering and singing, and cabins, campsites and shower facilities. Bring the whole family, or come and make new friends while you explore different aspects of traditional music as well as the Nuwa language and culture, and the natural world of the mountains. Sleep in a cabin, your own tent or RV, or go home every night if you are local. Working spouses are welcome to join us for dinner and evening activities for a small fee.

Music will be taught mostly by ear, and based on fiddle as the most popular lead instrument in traditional music. Fiddle and guitar classes will include all levels, entirely from scratch to advanced. Workshops will also be available for other instruments, as well as Irish step-dancing, contra-dancing, singing and improvisation.

The cost includes camping/cabins, all activities and food. (No discounts for sleeping at home). Fiddles, guitars, ukuleles and cellos are available for rental for a contribution of $25 to the scholarship fund. Rentals must be arranged for in advance.

Bring your family and join us for two days and nights of music in the beautiful, clean, cool air of the lower Sierras. There is something for everyone – from beginners to advanced.

June 8 – August 14

For all you parents that work or stay home we have the perfect solution for the long summer months. We have designed a recreation program that fits the needs of everyone in the community.

This 10-week program is filled with trips to Brite Lake, Movie Theater, field trips to local businesses, crafts, & much, much more.

Registration began May 11, 2009

Couples’ dancing is a super way to get back in shape and a favorite among those looking for a social component. You will look dashing at weddings or other events when the band strikes up.

Cha Cha: You won’t be able to sit still in the presence of Latin music. The sexy hip turning moves and intricate footwork are fast and exhilarating.

Swing: With names like the Jitter-bug, West coast Swing and Lindy, this throwback to the 1930’s and 40’s is a high impact social form of exercise and can be danced to a variety of music like Blues, Rock, Country, etc.

All ages young adults through seniors are welcome.

• Location: West Park Activity Center meeting room, 410 West D St (directions)
• Cost: $50 per person
• Start: Classes are on going
• Days: Mondays and Fridays
• Time: Beginning East coast swing is 7:00pm – 8:00pm
  Beginning Salsa is 8:00pm – 9:00pm

Contact Info: Sandy Chavez, Recreation Specialist – 822-3228 ext. 13 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District is offering Instructional Volleyball for boys and girls ages 5 through 8.

This fun program is a great way to introduce your child to the basics fundamentals of volleyball. They also learn the beginnings of teamwork, and sportsmanship.

• Cost: $50 (includes a t-shirt)
• Dates: July 7 – 30, 2009
• Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Times: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
• Place: West Park Activity Center (Directions)
• Ages: 5 - 8

Contact Info: Sandy Chavez, Recreation Specialist – 822-3228 ext. 13 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it