CRESTLINE
Wraith House: Haunted House with performances on Oct. 18-20 and 25-27, 5-9:30 p.m. Auditions Sept. 29, 2 p.m. for ages 12-20. Lake Gregory Education Center. Raising money for Rim student theater programs. www.wraithhouse.net, info@wraithhouse.net.
Clean Up Crestline: Community-wide cleanup day – Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet at Lake Gregory North Shore parking lot.
Halloween in the Park: Oct. 24, 5-8 p.m., Lake Gregory Education and Community Center. Sponsored by Rim of the World Recreation and Park District.
Witches’ Night Market: Held in Bizzyland Garden, Oct. 26.
Bibs & Bids: Saturday, Oct. 26, 5-8 p.m., San Moritz Lodge. Two Rotary clubs – Crestline-Lake Gregory and Mountain Sunrise – present Lobsters at the Lake and a live and silent auction. Tickets at www.crestlinerotary.com.
Community Food Pantry: Sundays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Crestline SDAA Church, 22937 Waters Drive. Free. Volunteers and donations welcome.
Walking Tour of Historic Top Town: First Tuesdays, 10 a.m. (weather permitting). Meet at Top Town Café. Narrated by Russ Keller. Limited to 12 people. Call (909) 338-8232.
Crestline Branch Library: Library Beginners, Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., Active Einsteins. Kids Zone, Wednesdays, 3 p.m., Discovery Time. Adult programs, Mondays, 2 p.m., yoga.
Game Nights: San Marzano Wine & Ale Lounge, 23575 Lake Drive. Thursdays, 6-10 p.m. Free.
VFW Chess Club: Thursdays, 5 p.m., 21841 Crest Forest Drive, Cedarpines Park. Join the chess club to practice, learn and sharpen your chess skills. (909) 338-0360
Crest Forest Senior Citizens’ Club Luncheon: Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon, San Moritz Lodge.
Crestline Lions Club: Meets fourth Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Leisure Shores Senior Center. All are welcome.
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.
Crestline-Lake Gregory Rotary Club: Meets Thursdays, noon, Top Town Cafe.
Mountain Connections: Meet interesting people, exchange valuable info, promote your business and events. Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m., Top Town Café. (909-338-1313).
Youth Acting, Improv and Silly Storytime: Classes for kids and tweens offered by actress and storyteller Tracey Ellert through the Rim of the World Recreation and Park District at the Lake Gregory Education and Community Center. Visit www.rim-rec.org for class information and to register.
HIGHLAND
Yaamava Theater: Andrea Bocelli, Nov. 1. Mariah Carey, Nov. 6. Brooks & Dunn, Nov. 9. Styx, Nov. 11 and 12. America, Nov. 22. Celtic Woman, Nov. 29. Mannheim Steamroller, Dec. 1. Tickets and details: www.yaamava.com/yaamava-theater.
LAKE ARROWHEAD
Electronic Waste Recycling: Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Rim High School front parking lot.
Nevermore: Who killed Lenore? Help solve the mystery at this immersive theater experience. Oct. 22, 29 and 30, 6:30-8 p.m., Lakefront Tap Room, Lake Arrowhead Village. www.ticketleap.events/tickets/odyssey-adventure-co/nevermore-taproom.
Arrowhead Arts Association Fall Festival: NEW DATE – Sunday, Oct. 27, 3 p.m., Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Tomasz Golka, conductor and the Arrowhead Arts Philharmonic. Free admission; reserve seats at www.arrowheadarts.org/upcoming-events.
CERT: Community Emergency Response Team training: Nov. 1, 6-10 p.m.; Nov. 2, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Nov. 16, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Location TBD. Contact Michael Fox at rctcfox@gmail.com.
Lake Arrowhead Branch Library: Toddler Bootcamp, Tuesdays, 11:15 a.m. – songs and stories to introduce literary to youngest library visitors. Preschool Storytime, Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. – stories, songs, rhymes with a letter of the alphabet featured each session. Family Game Time, Mondays, 4 p.m. Discover Art-DSLR, Wednesdays, 2 p.m. – students can learn the ins and outs of basic photography. Read for the Record, Thursday, Oct. 24, 4 p.m. – celebrate comic books and manga. Halloween Fun, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 4-5:30 p.m. – fun crafts, prizes and more – come in costume.
Lake Arrowhead Rotary Club: Meets Tuesdays, 12:15 p.m., Twin Peaks Community Center.
Mountain Sunrise Rotary Club: Meets Wednesdays, 7 a.m., Twin Peaks Community Center.
Dogwood Quilters: Meet first Saturdays; social, 9:30 a.m., meeting 10 a.m.-noon. Blue Jay Community Room. All are welcome. Call (909) 714-7464 and leave a message.
True Healing: Bible-based recovery program to support people on their journey to wholeness. First and third Fridays, 6:30-8 p.m. Church of the Woods, 1410 Calgary Drive. (909) 337-5483.
RUNNING SPRINGS
CHP Open House and Car Show: Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission. Trunk or treat – wear your costume. K-9 presentation. Food, drinks, giveaways. Attendees vote for Best Car in show. For more information, contact Officer Julien, (909) 867-2791 or devin.rohman@chp,ca.gov.
Running Springs Fire Department Open House: Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Meet your local firefighters. Kid-friendly activities. Learn about fire safety. Participating agencies: CHP, sheriff, Arrowbear Fire Dept., USFS, Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council, Rim Family Services.
Stars Hollow Day: Saturday, Oct. 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Hilltop Haus, 2651 Secret Drive. Calling all Gilmore Girls fans! There will be coffee, cookies, vendors and music from Little Bear Valley Blues.
Rose Smiley Memorial Legacy Fund: Oct. 19, 5:30-8 p.m. Spaghetti dinner ($10) at Rocky’s to raise money for benches to memorialize Rose Smiley, who was killed by a drunk driver.
Snow Gear Swap: Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Community event to buy/sell/swap snowboards, skis, snowshoes, boots, poles, winter clothing, outdoor sports equipment. Sellers price their gear and set up own booth. Sponsored by Rim Nordic and Mountain Life Supply at 32855 Hilltop Blvd. Email rimnordic@gmail.com or ariel@mtnlifesupplyco.com.
Farmers Market and Artisan Faire: Saturdays, through Nov. 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 2645 Whispering Pines Drive.
SKYFOREST
Heaps Peak Arboretum: All 40th anniversary activities that were scheduled in September/October 2024 will be rescheduled to Spring 2025, beginning with the Native Plant Sale on April 26, 2025.
Skate Nights: SkyPark at Santa’s Village, Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. Each week has a different theme and music. Dress up and show off your style. Included with day passes or season passes. $20 for a Skate-Night-only ticket. www.skyparksantasvillage.com.
TWIN PEAKS
Fall Fest: Oct. 26, noon-5 p.m., Twin Peaks Community Center. Presented by Mountain Provisions Cooperative. Pumpkins, crafts, cider and donuts, dog costume parade contest, live music.
Twin Peaks Farmers Market: Thursdays, 2 p.m. until dark, Masonic Lodge.
Rim of the World Lodge #711, Free and Accepted Masons: Stated meetings first Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. Dinner, open to the public, at 6:00 p.m. The public can RSVP for dinner at https://lodge711.freemason.org.
VICTORVILLE
Marine Corps League: Meets third Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 14041 Hesperia Rd., Victorville. Mountain Marines carpool. Info at micbrewerusmc@aol.com or (909) 589-0071.
CONTACT FOR DETAILS:
California Writers Club: Founded in 1909 by Jack London and friends. The club is interested in collaborating with mountain community writers. A location is TBA after collecting some interested parties. Should you want to attend an informal gathering, email micbrewerusmc@aol.com or call Michael Brewer at (909) 589-0071.
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.
Willow Woods Quilt Guild: Meets second Saturdays – social, 9:30 a.m.; meeting, 10 a.m. Call (909) 338-9216 or visit www.wwwqg.org for more information and meeting location.
Mountain Lakes Poker Club: An online poker club for local mountain residents that meets online twice a week. For details, contact Ray Turner at rturner1226@gmail.com.
GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Government Affairs: A committee of the Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber of Commerce. First 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., Twin Peaks community room.
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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