By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY
Staff Writer
The Mountain History Museum is hosting a birthday party on Sunday, Aug. 3 for Smokey Bear as he turns 81 years old. Smokey invites all his fans and friends to come to the museum, bringing their cameras and cellphones with them for selfies with him. He loves to have photos taken with his friends. Smokey will be at the museum from noon to 3 p.m., wandering around inside the museum and greeting his friends.
Inside the museum the main display is filled with Smokey’s forest friends. This is as close to a bear, deer, fox, raccoon, bobcat and other animals as anyone could safely be able to get. The museum has many local forest animals and birds on display, so a close-up look is possible for everyone.
On the exterior of the museum are the Goodwin’s Market bear sculptures, which were carved after the 2003 Old Fire out of trees burned during the fire and were installed on the exterior of Goodwin’s Market for almost two decades before they were donated by the Goodwin family to the museum.
The Rim of the World Historical Society members are the volunteers who operate the museum. During the party, they will be serving cake, popcorn and lemonade outside on the patio for the birthday party attendees.
Many local communities have their individual histories showcased. The 130-year history of Little Bear Lake (aka Lake Arrowhead) and the 100-plus year story of Lake Arrowhead Village are on prominent display.
The museum at 27176 Peninsula Drive at Rhine Road in Lake Arrowhead will be open on Fridays from noon to 4 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekly through October, weather permitting.
They offer special group tours for organizations, school reunions, Scouts and school groups. See their new website at http://www.mtnmuseum.org for details or call them for additional information at (909) 744-8625 during museum hours or leave a message on the answering machine.
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