Community Calendar 

• The next Tehachapi Blood & Platelet Drive  will occur on Wednesday Nov. 2nd from 10am to 4pm. The Drive will take place at the Tehachapi Vineyard Church, at 502 Pinon St. Due to high turnout, make sure to reserve a time to donate beforehand - you can find the website link on page 27 of the current issue of The Loop! 
• Head over to the November “First Friday” festivities to check out Gallery ‘N Gifts Fall Show! Just as the season changes, so do the featured artist’s styles and sensibilities! Gallery ‘N Gifts is located at 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd. 
• After a 3-year hiatus, The Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (KCHCC) is honored to announce the return of the beloved Dia de Los Muertos Celebration, happening at the Kern County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Nov. 6! Presale tickets are available for purchase online at www.kchcc.org for $8 each or a family pack, $30 for 5 tickets. Tickets can be purchased at the gate the day of the event for $10 - children ages 5 and under are free! 
• Fire trucks! City Trucks! Emergency Vehicles, Oh My!! The Tehachapi Mountain Rodeo Association (TMRA) is putting on their 2nd annual Touch-A-Truck event on Nov. 13th from noon to 4pm - kids can climb, touch and explore vehicles of all shapes & sizes! $20 per family, parking is free - and proceeds will benefit TMRA’s Junior Rodeo! 

Our theme is performed by Issac Hernandez.

Contributing Writers:  Alejandra Whittier and Pat Doody 

Produced by: J. Crisalli & Oddjob Media

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