TehachaPod

Andrew Norton from our Development Services Department explains what the construction project on Cherry Lane between Tucker and Hickory is and how long it will be under construction. Andrew shares his expertise on the project, he explains the planning efforts and why the road is a full closure during working hours and how it is saving money. Send your questions to [email protected].

Clare Scotti stops in to tell us what the food and entertainment lineups will be at Tehachapi wineries and breweries. Clare is the owner operator of Discover Tehachapi Tours and she researches all of the information provided each week. Its a quick conversation to keep you up to date for the upcoming weekend. www.DiscoverTehachapi.com Send your events, show thoughts, ideas to [email protected].

Kris Duke joins us to talk about the Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra (TSO). She tells us about the history of TSO, and what we can expect in the upcoming season for the orchestra and choir. Kris is a long time Tehachapi resident and finds joy being part of the symphonic group. The concerts are free to the public and she encourages the community to come out and experience classical music performed by our neighbors. TSO is a nonprofit organization that survives through donations both by individuals and by businesses. She also talks about opportunities for aspiring musicians to participate. More information is available at www.TehachapiOrchestra.com Send your show questions and thoughts to [email protected].

Michele and Mike Dorner, owners, operators and wine makers of the family business known as Dorner Family Vineyards come in talk to us about their journey as Tehachapi's first winery. Yes Dorner Family Vineyard is the first winery in Tehachapi as they make their wine in their facility. They explain the difference between a winery and a wine tasting room. They talk about their working relationship with the other wine stops in Tehachapi and how collectively they all have created a wine industry in Tehachapi. Mike and Michele talk about how they learned from Bob and Patty Souza who are the pioneers of Tehachapi vineyards. We learn a little about the science involved in making award winning wines. Its a interesting conversation and you will learn about their inspirations on their winery, the wines they produce and what they hope you come away with after visiting. Follow Dorner Family Vineyards on Facebook, Instagram and on their website www.DornerFamilyVineyards.com. Send your thoughts and questions to [email protected].

Clare Scotti from Discover Tehachapi has all of the food and entertainment updates for our Tehachapi wineries and Breweries. Each week she gets the information on the activities for the upcoming weekend. More information can be found at www.DiscoverTehachapi.com and on their Facebook & Instagram page as well. Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected].

Gale Caldwell from the Tehachapi Valley Arts Association & Gallery N Gifts on Tehachapi Bl & Green Street came by to talk about First Friday's in Downtown Tehachapi, Chalk on the Walk, the Photo Contest, and the Makers Markets. Gale shares a glimpse into the behind the scenes look into the work of 33 Tehachapi artists that make up TVAA & Gallery N Gifts. Money raised by TVAA provides local scholarships, and art supplies for our schools. Get more information on their events and happenings at www.GalleryNGifts.com and follow them on Facebook & Instagram at GalleryNGifts. Send your show thoughts and ideas to [email protected].

July 4th entertainment update for the holiday weekend in Tehachapi. Clare Scotti from Discover Tehachapi Beer & Wine Tours gets us up to date on all of the Winery and Brewery entertainment and food lineups. Key Budge gives you the 4th of July activity lineup. Send your thoughts and questions to [email protected].

Nick Tanaka, one of the hosts (Josh Crisalli being the other host) of the new "In The Loop" podcast from the Loop Community Newspaper stops by to talk about what they are doing. Nick shares how the new weekly podcast (new episodes every Monday) came to be and what they are trying to do with the show. "In The Loop" is set up as a news format show featuring upcoming stories the Loop Newspaper will feature. Nick tells us that publisher Claudia and reporter Pat may have future segments on the show. There have been numerous podcasts that have originated from Tehachapi and we are happy to welcome "In The Loop" to the Tehachapi podcasting listeners. Send your thoughts, questions and ideas for future shows to [email protected].

Jeanette Pauer from the Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce tells us about the special events coming up including the 4th of July & Mountain Festival. We cover a lot of events coming up throughout the summer. The 4th of July and Mountain festival are two of the biggest events that occur annually in Tehachapi. Jeanette tells us what to expect. Send your events for us to talk about and questions to [email protected].

We get a chance to talk to two puppy raisers for Canine Companions from Tehachapi. Chris Estes and Madysen Rail stop by with their puppies in training Mathew and Waldo VI. Chris and Madysen volunteer their time along with their families raising puppies that will become service dogs for people with various needs and disabilities. Chris and Madysen share stories of how these dogs once they have completed training will go on to do amazing things with their matched human companion. CC is currently looking for additional puppy raisers to help get these dogs beginning at 8 weeks old through their next 18 months of puppy training before they are turned over to advanced training and eventual placement as a service dog. There is training to become future puppy raisers here in Tehachapi and they also have a mentor program to help get new puppy raisers through the initial steps of preparing a future service dog. More information can be found at Canine.org or send us an email [email protected] and we will forward to Chris and Madysen.