'Till Jun. 5, 08 Sierra Sands Unified School District Kindergarten registration Monday - Friday from 9am- 3pm. Contact 375-3363

Mar. 23, 08 Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Ridgecrest Exchange Club at Helmers Park (by Pinney Pool on Warner) 8 am, ages 2-10, no fee, all welcome - contact 371-4301

'Till Jun. 5, 08 Open Enrollment for K-8 and full day kindergarten at Ridgecrest Charter School. Ridgecrest Charter School is a public school contact 375-1010 for more information.

Mar. 23, 08 Easter Day ..

Mar. 23, 08 Easter Sunrise Service 7am, Sunday School for all ages, 9am, Worship services at 10:30am,- contact First Baptist Church, 1350 S. Downs St., 375-2503

Mar. 24-28, 08 Sierra Sands Unified School District - Spring Recess www.ssusd.org

Mar. 27, 08 Doing Business with General Services Administration class from 9am-12pm at 128 East California Ave Ste. B. no charge, pre-registration is required. Register online . For questions call 866-382-7822. www,theftc.org

Mar. 27, 08 "Shepherding a Child's Heart" Thursday nights at 6:30pm at Ridgecrest Reformed Baptist Church. Contact 371-1689.

Mar. 28, 08 Blues After Hours in the Jazz Café at Café Potpourri, no cover charge, 6-10pm @ Carriage Inn, 901 N. China Lake Blvd. contact 446-7910.

Mar. 28, 08 Respect For Law Dinner sponsored by Optimists, Rotary Club, Exchange Club, Kiwanis, Footprinters and Elks to honor Officers of the Year - Tickets at Chamber of Commerce, $12.50-Contact John Ward 446-7464

Mar. 29, 08 Democrats of the High Desert meet, 10:30am, contact Ralph at 793-6524

Mar. 29-30, 08 Home and Leisure Show, Desert Empire Fairgrounds in Ridgecrest, 10 AM - 7 PM, sponsored by Daily Independent. No charge. Contact Karen Sanders, 760-375-4481

Mar. 29, 08 Caring Canines from Therapy Dogs, Inc., at the Ridgecrest Branch Library between 1-3pm in the children's area. 131 E. Las Flores. Contact 384-5870

Mar. 29, 08 Red Rose Ranch fundraiser for Ridgecrest Animal Shelter, 9-11:30am, bring pet food instead of fee to be part of or watch the fun day - contact 377-4067 for details, reservations, or how to help with donations

Apr. 2, 08 Willma Willis Gore to speak at Ridge Writers meeting, 6:30pm at High Desert Haven, all welcome - contact 375-4308

Apr. 3, 08 Preschool Story Time at Ridgecrest Branch Library 10:30am in the meeting room. 131 Las Flores Blvd. Contact 384-5870

Apr. 4, 08 Blues After Hours in the Jazz Café at Café Potpourri, no cover charge, 6-10pm @ Carriage Inn, 901 N. China Lake Blvd. contact 446-7910.

Apr. 4, 08 CAHOOTS presented by CLOTA at Center Stage, 1425 N. Inyo, Ridgecrest. 7:30pm $8 Tickets at Red Rock Books, information at 446-2411

Apr. 4, 08 Star Party by the China Lake Astronomical Society viewing starts at 8pm location to be determined. Bring your own telescope at 8:30pm if you have one, if not come and look through someone else's. Contact Carroll Evans 375-5681 or Bruce Churchill 375-7247

Apr. 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 08 CAHOOTS presented by CLOTA at Center Stage, 1425 N. Inyo, Ridgecrest. 7:30pm $12 Tickets at Red Rock Books, information at 446-2411

Apr. 5, 08 Chess Tournament for kids grades K - 12 at Inyokern Elementary cafeteria, sponsored by Friends of Chess, Regis. 8:30 -9 am, Awards for all - contact 377-0034

Apr. 5, 08 Annual Community Health Fair 7am to 3pm at 1000 N. Norma. Appointments for screening will be taken March 19th. For more information call Margarite Chapman @ 375-1192 or Amy Fuller @ 499-3781.

Apr. 8, 08 China Lake Jets Cheerleaders fundraiser at McDonalds 5-7 pm - contact 375-7053

Apr. 8, 08 State Senator Roy Ashburn's representative, Rex Moen, at City Hall, 2-4pm, Contact 661-323-0443

Apr. 8, 08 State Assemblymember Jean Fuller's representative, Bryan Williams, at City Hall, 10 AM - noon. Contact 661-395-2995

Apr. 10, 08 Preschool Story Time at Ridgecrest Branch Library 10:30am in the meeting room. 131 Las Flores Blvd. Contact 384-5870

Apr. 11, 08 Blues After Hours in the Jazz Café at Café Potpourri, no cover charge, 6-10pm @ Carriage Inn, 901 N. China Lake Blvd. contact 446-7910.

Apr. 12, 08 Caring Canines from Therapy Dogs, Inc., Ridgecrest Branch Library 1-3pm in children's area. 131 E. Las Flores. Contact 384-5870

Apr. 12, 08 Biker Blessing, Bike Ride and BBQ open to the community 10am at 210 E. Springer Ave- Calvary Chapel. Contact 375-3133

Apr. 12, 08 19th Annual Golf Tournament sponsored by Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Foundation - sponsorships available, contact Alice Benton, 446-6028 or Bonnie Tucker, 375-7839

Apr. 12, 08 Annual Friends of NRA Dinner/Fundraiser, 6 PM, Kerr-McGee Center. Contact 375-9690 or Matt Read, 446-2638

Apr. 13, 08 CAHOOTS presented by CLOTA at Center Stage, 1425 N. Inyo, Ridgecrest. 2pm matinee $8 Tickets at Red Rock Books, information at 446-2411

Apr. 15, 08 Desert Valleys Federal Credit Union 62nd Annual Meeting 6pm at Trona Senior Center. Contact Eric Bruen, 446-3500 or desertvalleys@iwvisp.com.

Apr. 17, 08 Social Security representatives available at Kerr McGee Center 9:30 am to noon. 100 W. California Ave. Contact 661-940-8534, 800-772-1213

Apr. 17, 08 St. Petersburg Men's Quartet to sing Russian folk songs and Russian Orthodox religious songs at United Methodist Church, 639 N. Norma St., $10 contribution - all welcome, contact 375-8829

Apr. 17, 08 Preschool Story Time at Ridgecrest Branch Library 10:30am in the meeting room. 131 Las Flores Blvd. Contact 384-5870

Apr. 18, 08 Blues After Hours in the Jazz Café at Café Potpourri, no cover charge, 6-10pm @ Carriage Inn, 901 N. China Lake Blvd. contact 446-7910.

Apr. 19, 08 Local author Terry Pierce talks about writing and publishing children's books, Meeting Room 1:30-2:30pm, Ridgecrest Brance Library, 131 Las Flores Blvd., contact 384-5870

Apr. 19, 08 Caring Canines from Therapy Dogs, Inc., Ridgecrest Branch Library 1-3pm in children's area. 131 E. Las Flores. Contact 384-5870

Apr. 20, 08 Felici Piano Trio and Quartet Concert presented by Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society at Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church, 4pm. Advance tickets at Maturango Museum and Red Rock Books. Contact Rita Read, 375-3855

Apr. 21- 26, 08 Celebrate Earth Day and help Southern Sierra Boys and Girls Club. Bring in your recycling goods, aluminum cans, glass bottles, plastic containers, ink cartridges, and used cell phones to The Club @ 131 S. Warner St. Mon- Fri 2pm-5pm and Sat 10am-12noon. Contact 375-8870 or 375-6011.

Apr. 24, 08 "Sex, Love and Choices" - Pregnancy Care Center will host an abstinence program for teens and pre-teens at the Kerr McGee Center, contact: 760-384-2273

Apr. 24-27, 08 High Desert Spring Festival at Desert Empire Fairgrounds in Ridgecrest Food, entertainment, crafts, rides - contact 760-375-8000

Apr. 24, 08 Preschool Story Time at Ridgecrest Branch Library 10:30am in the meeting room. 131 Las Flores Blvd. Contact 384-5870

Apr. 25, 08 Blues After Hours in the Jazz Café at Café Potpourri, no cover charge, 6-10pm @ Carriage Inn, 901 N. China Lake Blvd. contact 446-7910.

Apr. 26, 08 Caring Canines from Therapy Dogs, Inc., Ridgecrest Branch Library 1-3pm in children's area. 131 E. Las Flores. Contact 384-5870

Apr. 26, 08 Wine Walk in Olde Towne Ridgecrest W. Ridgecrest Blvd. and Balsam St., 6 - 9pm, $10 for special glass, wine tasting no charge -contact 375-8331

Apr. 26,08 10 direct sales consultants at the USO Building, fundraiser for the continued restoration of the USO building in the USO building, 230 W. Ridgecrest Blvd. 2-8 pm. Companies such as Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Partylite, Silpada, Cookie Lee, Watkins, Scentsy, Creative Memories and Princess House. Also raffle tickets for items from each vendor.760-495-2998

May 1, 08 Annual Prayer Breakfast sponsored by Kiwanis, tickets at Bread of Life, contact Dean Elliott, 760-382-7600

May 2, 08 Blues After Hours in the Jazz Café at Café Potpourri, no cover charge, 6-10pm @ Carriage Inn, 901 N. China Lake Blvd. contact 446-7910.

May 2, 08 Star Party by the China Lake Astronomical Society viewing starts at 9pm location to be determined. Bring your own telescope if you have one, if not come and look through someone else's. Contact Carroll Evans 375-5681 or Bruce Churchill 375-7247

May 2-4, 08 The Sierra Art Guild's Spring Show and Sale of Unique Crafts and Fine Art. Friday & Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday 10 am - 4 pm, Carriage Inn, 901 N. China Lake Blvd. Contact Carol Wilcher 760-446-2060

May 3, 08 "The Stars of Spring", concert, 7:30PM sponsored by Desert Community Orchestra at James Monroe Middle School on Church Ave. featuring Young Artist Competition recipients $15 adults - contact 760-446-2060

May 3, 08 Chess Tournament for kids grades K - 12 at Gateway Elementary cafeteria, sponsored by Gateway PTO, Regis. 8:30 -9 am, Awards for all - contact 377-0034

May 6, 08 Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening for Spring Hill Suites by Marriott 6-9 pm, all welcome

May 7, 08 Bill Blanc to speak at Ridge Writers meeting, all welcome, 6:30pm at High Desert Haven, contact 375-4308

May 9, 08 Blues After Hours in the Jazz Café at Café Potpourri, no cover charge, 6-10pm @ Carriage Inn, 901 N. China Lake Blvd. contact 446-7910.

May 10, 08 2nd Annual Car Show sponsored by Paul & Sons Automotive, 140 W. Ridgecrest Blvd., 6 pm to midnight - contact Brandon 371-9116

May 10, 08 Rocky Mountain Elks Annual Dinner, contact Jerry Williams, 760-384-2822

May 10, 08 Xeriscape Workshop sponsored by IWV Water District at Maturango Museum - open 9:30 am, co-hosted by Desert Planters of Ridgecrest and Desert Artists League. Seat reservations required - walk-ins welcome for standing room - Contact 760-384-5518

May 11, 08 Mother's Day.

May 16-17, 08 All Church garage sale, 8am-2pm, spaces for individuals also, $25 for 10'x20' space w/2chairs & table - contact 375-2503, First Baptist Church, 1350 S. Downs

May 16, 08 Blues After Hours in the Jazz Café at Café Potpourri, no cover charge, 6-10pm @ Carriage Inn, 901 N. China Lake Blvd. contact 446-7910.

May 17, 08 Wine Walk in Olde Towne Ridgecrest W. Ridgecrest Blvd. and Balsam St., 6 - 9pm, $10 for special glass, wine tasting no charge -contact 375-8331

May 23, 08 Blues After Hours in the Jazz Café at Café Potpourri, no cover charge, 6-10pm @ Carriage Inn, 901 N. China Lake Blvd. contact 446-7910.

May 24, 08 Casino Night sponsored by Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce at Carriage Inn - food, entertainment, games, prizes, contact 375-8331

May 29, 08 Social Security representatives available at Kerr McGee Center 9:30 am to noon. 100 W. California Ave. Contact 661-940-8534, 800-772-1213

May 30, 08 Blues After Hours in the Jazz Café at Café Potpourri, no cover charge, 6-10pm @ Carriage Inn, 901 N. China Lake Blvd. contact 446-7910.

May 31, 08 China Lake Museum Foundation fundraiser dinner/auction - contact 760-939-3530

Jun. 5, 08 Sierra Sands Unified School District - Last Day of Instruction www.ssusd.org

Jun. 6, 08 Star Party by the China Lake Astronomical Society viewing starts at 9pm location to be determined. Bring your own telescope if you have one, if not come and look through someone else's. Contact Carroll Evans 375-5681 or Bruce Churchill 375-7247

Jun. 6, 08 Blues After Hours in the Jazz Café at Café Potpourri, no cover charge, 6-10pm @ Carriage Inn, 901 N. China Lake Blvd. contact 446-7910.

Jun. 14, 08 Wine Walk in Olde Towne Ridgecrest W. Ridgecrest Blvd. and Balsam St., 6 - 9pm, $10 for special glass, wine tasting no charge -contact 375-833

Jul. 4, 08 Independence Day Celebration, starts dusk at Desert Empire Fairgrounds. Fireworks, family games Contact Ridgecrest Lions Club, 760-375-2715

Jul. 4, 08 Star Party by the China Lake Astronomical Society viewing starts at 9pm location to be determined. Bring your own telescope if you have one, if not come and look through someone else's. Contact Carroll Evans 375-5681 or Bruce Churchill 375-7247

Jun. 4, 08 Marilyn Dalrymple to speak at Ridge Writers meeting, all welcome, 6:30pm at High Desert Haven, contact 375-4308

Aug. 1, 08 Star Party by the China Lake Astronomical Society viewing starts at 9pm location to be determined. Bring your own telescope if you have one, if not come and look through someone else's. Contact Carroll Evans 375-5681 or Bruce Churchill 375-7247

Aug. 21, 08 Business After Hours at Sunset Media, KZIQ Radio, sponsored by Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce, 5:30 to 7 pm, meet other business people, refreshments, door prizes, contact 375-8331

Aug. 29, 08 Star Party by the China Lake Astronomical Society viewing starts at 8pm ocation to be determined. Bring your own telescope if you have one, if not come and look through someone else's. Contact Carroll Evans 375-5681 or Bruce Churchill 375-7247

Sep. 20 -21, 08 Four Winds Inter-Tribal Council Pow Wow, starts 10 AM. LeRoy Jackson Park in Ridgecrest, all welcome, no charge. Native American music, dancing, food, crafts. Contact Little Deer Durvin, 760-446-3414.

Sep. 26, 08 Star Party by the China Lake Astronomical Society viewing starts at 8pm location to be determined. Bring your own telescope if you have one, if not come and look through someone else's. Contact Carroll Evans 375-5681 or Bruce Churchill 375-7247

Sep. 27-28, 08 Turkey Vulture Festival in Weldon - Weekend of field trips, music, booths, exhibits, children's activities. Contact 378-3044 or see website. http://kern.audubon.org/tvfest_activities.htm

Sep. 27, 08 Family Fun Fair, hosted by United Way at LeRoy Jackson Park, 9am to 3pm, children's activities, live entertainment, food, Punt, Pass & Kick Contest - information. All welcome, no charge. Contact Wen Houtkooper, 760-375-1920

Sep, 27, 08 Kiwanis Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser to benefit local schools, 8AM LeRoy Jackson Park. Contact Jackie Pierce, 375-4031

Oct. 4-5, 08 Relay For Life - 24 hour fundraiser for American Cancer Society, Burroughs High School track - contact 760-446-9652

Oct. 4-5, 08 Annual Viewfinders Motocross Grand Prix at Desert Empire Fairgrounds. $5 at gate, free under age 5. Contact Keith Jones 805-234-2074 or 760-375-8000 www.viewfindersmc.com

Oct. 4-5, 08 Lone Pine Film Festival, celebration of locally-filmed movies. Tours, celebrities, parade, films, more. Contact 760-876-9103 www.lonepinechamber.org

Oct. 11-12, 08 66th Annual Searles Lake Gem-O-Rama--13339 Main St. (Show Building) Trona, CA Contact Bonnie Fairchild 760-372-5356

Oct. 11, 08 Navy Ball - celebrate birthday of U.S. Navy - contact NAWS Public Affairs Peggy Shoaf 760-939-1683

Oct. 16-19, 08 Desert Empire Fair in Ridgecrest - Destruction Derby exhibits, food, entertainment - contact 760-375-8000

Oct. 18, 08 58th Annual Desert Empire Fair Parade 10AM - Starts at Balsam & Las Flores to E. Ridgecrest Blvd., then west to Norma, and north to Las Flores - Contact 760-375-8000

Oct. 24, 08 Star Party by the China Lake Astronomical Society viewing starts at 7:30pm location to be determined. Bring your own telescope if you have one, if not come and look through someone else's. Contact Carroll Evans 375-5681 or Bruce Churchill 375-7247

Oct. ??, 08 Cocker Spaniel Specialty Show, sponsored by High Desert Cocker Spaniel Club, Sat AKC licensed event at Desert Empire Fairgrounds. Contact Janice Pearson, 760-377-5225

Oct. 25, 08 Olde Towne Fall Festival, 10am to 4pm, family fun, children's costume parade, vendors, entertainment, merchant sales, no charge, all welcome. Contact 760-375-8331

Nov. 1-2, 08 IW Gem and Mineral Show at Desert Empire Fairgrounds in Ridgecrest, 9 AM to 5 PM each day, no charge - sponsored by IWV Gem and Mineral Society, Contact Vickie Black, 760-371-4416

Nov. 2, 08 Daylight Savings - Set your clocks back 1 hour

Nov. ??, 08 Death Valley '49ers Encampment at Death Valley. 4x4 escorted drive, parade, golf tournament, games, demos. www.deathvalley49ers.org

Nov. 7-9, 08 The Sierra Art Guild's Fall Show and Sale of Unique Crafts and Fine Art. Friday & Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday 10 am - 4 pm, Carriage Inn, 901 N. China Lake Blvd. Contact Carol Wilcher 760-446-2060

Nov. 11, 08 Veterans Day

Nov. 15, 08 Wine Walk in Olde Towne Ridgecrest W. Ridgecrest Blvd. and Balsam St., 6 - 9pm, $10 for special glass, winetasting no charge -contact 375-833

Nov. 22, 08 14th Annual Community Dinner, hosted by Rotary Club at Kerr McGee Center. 12 noon to 8 pm - entertainment, food, information from local non-profit groups. Contact Patty Wharton 760-446-7418 www.chinalakerotary.org

Nov. 28, 08 Star Party by the China Lake Astronomical Society viewing starts at 6pm location to be determined. Bring your own telescope if you have one, if not come and look through someone else's. Contact Carroll Evans 375-5681 or Bruce Churchill 375-7247

Dec. 6, 08 2nd Annual Great Strides walk fundraiser- taking steps to cure cystic fibrosis. Proceeds go to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, free food and fun community support. Registration 9am and 5K walk starts at 10am @ Leroy Jackson Park. For more information visit www.ericfrisbee.com/walk

Dec. 13, 08 Holiday Craft Bazaar and Bake Sale by Altrusa 8 am-4 pm , Grace Lutheran Church, 502 N. Norma. Contact Rita Read 382-5833.

Dec. 13, 08 Holiday Home Tour by Altrusa, 12-4 pm. Tickets $15, available at Coldwell Banker Best Realty. Contact Rita Read 382-5833.

Dec. 13, 08 Annual Christmas Parade sponsored by Elks Lodge, 10 am. - contact 375-8331 or Elks at 375-8551

Dec. 22, 08-Jan. 02, 09 Sierra Sands Unified School District - Winter Recess www.ssusd.org

Dec. 25, 08 Christmas Day

Jan. 1, 09 New Year's Day Holiday....

Jan. 19, 09 Martin Luther King Holiday

Jan. 22, 09 Social Security representatives available at Kerr McGee Center 9:30 am to noon. 100 W. California Ave. Contact 661-940-8534, 800-772-1213

Feb. 16, 09 President's Day Holiday.....

Mar. 14, 09 17th Annual Ridgecrest Star Follies, hilarious lip-synch shows by community leaders. 6:30 and 8:30pm sponsored by Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce-contact 760-375-8331

May ?? Alpin Hong, classical pianist, sponsored by IWV Concert Assn., 7:30 PM at Burroughs HS - Contact Alice Martin 760-375-8223 or 760-375-5600 http://iwvca.tripod.com

Nov. , 08 Death Valley Ride (horseback riding-7 days), Contact ETI (Equestrian Trails, Inc.) 818-363-6819