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Happening soon: Dave Moordigian on the Tehachapi Patch calendar

Good morning Tehachapi! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Want a winter shrub that really thrives in Tehachapi yards?
Also on today's calendar: Cary Park @ Oak Branch Saloon.
Find out what's happening in Tehachapifor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Tehachapifor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Windy and chilly with rain, with a high of 49 and low of 44 degrees.
- Friday: A brief shower or two, temps: high: 51, low: 36.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun with a shower, with a high of 47 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Snowberry: A beautiful holiday addition to the garden (theloopnewspaper.com) — If you’re looking to brighten your Tehachapi yard for the holidays, snowberry shrubs thrive here and offer eye-catching white berries well into winter. The article explains how this hardy, drought-tolerant plant fits local gardens, its basic care needs, and how to use its berries for festive indoor decorations and natural-style landscaping around town.
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📸 Around Tehachapi
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tehachapi
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★ Featured events ★
- Dave Moordigian
Dorner Family Vineyard, 18274 Old Ranch Rd, Tehachapi
1:00 pm
Saturday December 27
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Other local events
- Cary Park @ Oak Branch Saloon
Oak Tree Country Club Golf Course & Mulligan Room Restaurant , 29541 Rollingoak Dr , Bear Valley Springs
7:30 pm
Saturday December 27
📣 Tehachapi Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Representative Hours at Chamber
California City Chamber of Commerce , 8001 California City Blvd , California City
9:00 am - Senior Center Activity - Pinochle
Senior Citizens Center , 10221 Heather Ave , California City
1:00 pm - Kids Crafternoon
California City Branch Library , 9507 California City Blvd , California City
3:45 pm - East Kern Historical Society Meetings Are Back!
Senior Citizens Center , 10221 Heather Ave , California City
5:30 pm - Adult Exercise Class
Strata Sports Center , 10350 Heather Ave , California City
10:00 am - Senior Center BINGO! - Come one come all!
10350 Heather Ave , California City
8:30 pm - FREE ICED TEA presented by Safe Haven Kid's League and Starbucks
Central Park , 10350 Heather Ave , California City
9:00 am - Cal City Farmer’s Market - Every Saturday Year Round
Central Park , 10350 Heather Ave , California City
9:00 am - Have a Heart Humane Society Adoption Saturday’s
Rescued Treasure , 1121 W Valley Blvd , Tehachapi
10:00 am - Inspiration Walk Cleanup - hosted by the Desert Rose Garden Club
10350 Heather Ave , California City
3:00 pm
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone recognize this big guy?
Husband found him wandering around stallion springs drive starting by Hialeah/Santa Anita (Nextdoor Stallion Springs) - Just want to say thank you to the neighbor that found my daughter's bus pass.
I found it this morning on my windshield in the driveway. I knew it wasn't in the house. Thank you, whoever you are. (Nextdoor Fairview Ranches)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Tehachapi. Apply here.
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Tehachapi. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tehachapi here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mojave
- Fallout Season 2 Kumail Nanjiani Character: Who Is Xander? (beebom.com)
- Fallout Season 2 Episode 2 recap: 'Patrolling the Mojave almost makes you wish for a nuclear winter' (pcgamer.com)
- Fallout Season 2, Episode 2 Review (ign.com)
Rosamond
- Vincent Rice and Family (rosamondpress.com)
- 'Wait for Papa!' (rosamondpress.com)
- Rescuing The Star of The Sea – Again! (rosamondpress.com)
Ok Tehachapi! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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