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Fresh local faire

I am still fairly new to Tehachapi (less than 2 years here) and I am loving the fresh local produce. What I would like to know is where I should go to get local year-round faire. I know that the Norbertine nuns up the mountain have great jams, etc. I'm thinking of cheese(mmmmm) and anything else that can be sold year-round. For all I know, the local farms - and the Farmers' Market - are closed once the Fall comes. Please, please, please tell me I'm wrong : O)

I feel all warm and fuzzy...

I had never heard of this story and was absolutely blown away. Watch the video on this page:

http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2008/09/christian-the-l.html?xid=rss-popwatch-20080905-Christian%20the%20Lion%20gets%20a%20movie%20deal...

Cat groomers?

Hey! In this doggie-centric town, are there any good cat groomers?

I have a long-haired little guy (my pic is him at 8/9 weeks, he's about 6 months now), and I was thinking of getting him shaved for the hot summer months next year. Plus, he could do with a nice, er, "detailing" trim now. I usually bathe him myself and keep the fur between his toes trimmed (funny, huh?! It gets comically long), but I figured a professional cut maybe 2-3 times a year might be good for him, when I can afford it.

Any recommendations?

Best Food Vendors at the Festival??

Hey! I'm going to the festival for the first time in about an hour or two. Any "must taste" recommendations before I leave?

Local weeds?

Hey everyone!

As a first time gardener (and naturally curious person), I am wondering what the most prominent weeds are in my now extensive collection. Can any enthusiasts out there enlighten me? If you have a tested way to keep these particular buggers away, that would be great, but I'm also just curious as to what they are.

Thanks!

No more Brats?!

Ok, I just got back from the first Farmer's Market of the year (is the expansion permanent? If so, go Tehachapi!). I began a tradition last year of grabbing a Brat w/ saurkraut to take home for dinner from Kohnen's stand. Oh sooooooo good!

I could NOT find the Kohnen's stand today, and I was upset. Are they not going to be at the Farmer's Market anymore? I miss my brats and have been looking forward to them for months! The roasted corn was great, but it couldn't fill that hunger in the pit of my little (partly) German, Lutheran soul.

Anyone know what's going on?

[Also, does anyone know if it costs anything to set up a small table there?]

More earthquakes...

This time, I was awake and felt them, lol. Anyone else?

Farmer's Market

Does anyone know what date the Farmer's Market will begin this year? I'm hoping for the Thursday before Memorial weekend, because my Mom is coming up for her birthday, and she really wants to go to one of those (and how often can you get a Thursday off?) : O)

Adult Classes and Activities

Is there somewhere that has a listing of adult classes and activities in Tehachapi? Recreational classes (cooking, painting, etc.), good for meeting new people and having some fun.

Contractor or Handyman?

I purchased a small 5'x4' shed online for my backyard. I need someone to build a level, simple wood-frame floor/foundation for it. It's not a permit-needed situation, so I don't need a licensed contractor or anything. I even have plans from the shed manufacturer on how to do it. I just don't have the power tools or extra set of hands needed to build it.

I need some recommendations on someone who would be able to do a good job for a fair price. I'll only consider someone who is honest (by reputation and given references) and will do the work within a couple of weeks from now. Again, they don't have to be licensed or anything, just skilled and fair.