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Art 2022 Returns to Tehachapi Apr 19, 2022

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Donald Towns and Dwight Dryer representing Art 2022 stop by to tell us about what to expect at this years event. Both Donald and Dwight have extensive experience as artist and in 2021 they helped bring Art 2021 to Tehachapi. More than $100,000 was raised at auction from this Tehachapi inspired Art Collection that was created by artist from around the country. We share more of the story in our conversation with them on TehachaPod. You can get more information on Art 2022 at www.ArtsTehachapi.org Send your show thoughts and questions to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com.

Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce in 2022 and Beyond Apr 18, 2022

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Jeanette Pauer the new President of the Greater Tehachapi chamber of Commerce stops by the TehachaPod studio to talk about all of the events and business activities coming up in 2022. Jeanette has been with the chamber only a few short weeks but she has hit the ground running. The monthly luncheons are back on the calendar. The June luncheon will feature speakers from NASA. The luncheons are on the 2nd Tuesday at Big Papa's. She has the annual Installation Dinner coming in May where they will honor the Citizen of the Year, Small & Large Tehachapi Business of the Year, plus she is in the middle of planning the Mountain Festival Weekend coming in August. Jeanette talks about the value to being a chamber member and how she is there to help problem solve for local small businesses. It is an interesting conversation we have, be sure to follow the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce on Face at their new page @GreaterTehachapiChamber. Send your TehachaPod questions and thoughts to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com.

Short Take Off & Landing at the Tehachapi Airport Apr 14, 2022

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Join us for a conversation with Anitra Goddard from Husky National STOL. The SoCal STOL is coming to the Tehachapi Municipal Airport on Saturday May 28. STOL is Short Take Off & Landing competition for pilots. These special aircrafts will be coming to Tehachapi from around the U.S. and Canada to compete in this one day event to see who can take off in the shortest distance and land in the shortest distance. These are the types of planes we've seen in Alaska and rural parts of the world to transport people and supplies to areas that don't have airports or roads to land on. To get more information and purchase tickets to see this fun day of competition go to www.NationalStol.com This event is part of a national series to see who will become the National STOL Champion. Send your show thoughts to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com.

Tehachapi Community Theatre Moon Over Buffalo Apr 13, 2022

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David Stenstrom is directing the next play at the Tehachapi Community Theatre called Moon Over Buffalo. He talks about the strength of the writing, the chemistry between the cast members and how everyone will just come away laughing. He is very proud of all involved in putting the play together and he explains more how others in the community can come out and help with future shows. Moon Over Buffalo will be at the BeeKay Theatre on Green Street in Downtown Tehachapi beginning April 22 and run through May 8. Tickets are available at TCTOnStage.org. Send your TehachaPod show thoughts to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com.

TKs Pizza Owner Tyler Shryock Talks Business & Baseball Apr 11, 2022

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Local business owner Tyler Shryock talks business and baseball. Tyler is one of the owners of TKs Pizza in Tehachapi. He talks about how they transformed the business into what it is today and how baseball has played a strong role in his development as a businessman. He shares some of his baseball memories as a CSUB ball player and as minor leaguer in the White Sox organization. He talks about the parallels of playing baseball and transferring the things he learned into his business and how it operates. He talks about the generosity of the community during the pandemic among other success stories. Send your show thoughts and questions to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com.

Caltrans Seeks Public Input on Hwy 58 Project in Tehachapi Apr 07, 2022

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On this Mini-Pod we talk about the $120 million proposed Hwy 58 project and that Caltrans is seeking public input. Caltrans has a deadline of April 28, 2022 for the public comments in this workshop. You can email your comments on this project to Cecillia.Boudreau@dot.ca.gov or D9PublicInfo@dot.ca.gov. Send your show thoughts to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com.

Make-A-Wish Tehachapi Helping Children Apr 07, 2022

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We got a chance to talk to Ashley Sodergren from Make-A-Wish and find out how they impact the lives of children with critical illnesses by granting a wish for them. Ashley represents our area and she told us currently their are five children in Tehachapi that are waiting to have a wish granted. We talk about the positive impact a wish has on the child and family and she says research shows this can help in their recovery. We talk about different ways we as a community can help by both volunteer opportunities and financial. For more information you can go to www.wish.org/canv or send an email to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com and we will forward it to Ashley.

#loveTehachapi Earth Day Project Mini-Pod Apr 06, 2022

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Nichole Hamblin from #loveTehachapi stops by the studio to talk about the upcoming events they are working on for Saturday April 23 in Tehachapi. She shares that volunteers from #loveTehachapi will be doing multiple things for the community between 10 AM - Noon & Noon-2 PM and they are looking for additional volunteers to help. One of the things they will be doing is litter removal from various locations. They will also being doing a "pop up" type of event for members of the community. If you would like to volunteer email Nichole@NicholeHamblin.com or if you would like to help on Friday April 22 with litter removal in the city send an email to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com.

Tehachapi Update Mini-Pod Apr 04, 2022

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Trying something new to TehachaPod, a mini-pod(cast). Every once in a while we will give you a short version of the podcast with just some quick updates on events coming up around Tehachapi. On the debut of the Mini-TehachaPod I talk to Jeanette Pauer from the Greater Tehachapi chamber of Commerce and talk about events coming up in the local business, recreation and events calendars from our community. Send your questions, thoughts and events to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com.

Tehachapi Municipal Airport Update Mar 27, 2022

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We get an update on all of the happenings at the Tehachapi Municipal Airport from manager Ashley Whitmore. She talks about some improvements and maintenance to help with safety. Ashley also talks about events, some new first time events and other reoccuring annual programs. She talks to us about an upcoming STOL event, Short Take Off & Landing competition that is will be hosted at our airport in May. It will be spectatot friendly and tickets will go on sale soon. We also talk about the Build A Plane program and its success plus we learn a little more about airport based businesses. If you want any information regarding the topics discussed or have a show idea please send your email to media@tehachapicityhall.com.

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