Looking Ahead…

Running Springs Food Drives: Sponsored by Golden Oaks Seniors and Mountain Helping Hands. Nov. 1-21, drop off nonperishable food items at the Golden Oaks Thrift Store, 31908 Hilltop Blvd, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed Wednesday). Saturday, Nov. 19, drive up and drop off nonperishable food items at the Hootman Center, 2929 Running Springs Rd., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Questions: call Debbie at (571) 422-7633.
Christmas Open House: Thursday, Nov. 10, 5-8 p.m., Hilltop Haus, 2651A Secret Drive, Running Springs. Drinks, dessert, giveaways, shopping.
Wine-o Bingo: Thursday, Nov. 10, 5:30 p.m., The Grapevine, Lake Arrowhead Village. Sponsored by Soroptimist International of Rim of the World – supports Soroptimist International’s Dream Big campaign to provide educational funds to benefit women and girls. $25 plus tax – receive one card, two glasses of wine or beer. RSVP to Cheryl, (281) 770-2867, or Cathy, (818) 224-0452.
Vietnam Veterans Day Welcome Home Celebration: Nov. 12, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Mackay Park, Lake Arrowhead.
The Nutcracker: Presented by the Lake Arrowhead Classical Ballet Company. Dec. 2-4, San Manuel Performing Arts Theater, 2772 Sterling Ave., San Bernardino. Tickets: www.arrowheadballet.org or call (909) 336-1359.
Christmas Ugly Sweater Community Social Dance: Saturday, Dec. 3, 5-8 p.m., the Hootman Center, 2929 Running Springs Rd., Running Springs. Refreshments provided. Free for members of the Golden Oaks; $5 at the door for non-members. Sponsored by the Golden Oaks Seniors.
Social Meet-Up for Young Adults with Autism: Group started by a young man and his mother for young adults on the spectrum. Fourth Tuesdays. Contact Melissa at Melissa@melpost.com for details.
At the Crestline library: Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., Little Artist program. Tuesdays, noon, Craft Corner for children 6-11. Baker’s Book Club: children 4-17 are invited to sign up to log their reading and earn rewards from Baker’s. Call the library at (909) 338-3294 for more information.
Community Bible Study for Women: Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Lake Gregory Church, 460 Pine Drive, Crestline. Register at sanbernardino.cbsclass.org. Email, text or call Cherie at SBMCBSCherie@gmail.com or (909) 499-3920.
GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Government Affairs: A committee of the Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber of Commerce. Second Tuesdays, 8 a.m. via Zoom.
San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors: Check the website, www.sbcounty.gov/Main/Pages/BOSMeetings.aspx for meeting dates and to watch the meetings live streamed or to watch recordings of the meetings.
Crest Forest Municipal Advisory Council: Meets first Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., San Moritz Lodge.
Lake Arrowhead Municipal Advisory Council: Meets first Thursdays, 6:00 p.m., community room, Fire Station 91.
Running Springs Area Chamber of Commerce: Meets second Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. either by Zoom or at the Hootman Community Center.
Crestline Chamber of Commerce: Meets third Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., Crestline Chamber of Commerce office.
Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber of Commerce: Meets third Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., chamber office.
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