Let’s be honest – real estate isn’t what it used to be. Gone are the days of sticking a “For Sale” sign in the yard and watching a parade of eager buyers come through. For folks aged 55 and up, the stakes are different, the goals are shifting and the options can feel...
Brawlin’ Brews heats up the freezing weekend
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer Flung chairs, bodies flying through the air and slam dunks elicited jeers and cheers as Brawlin’ Brews filled the Lake Gregory Pavilion on the south shore of the lake during an afternoon filled with fog, snow, rain and chilly...
38 years of pampering the mountain
By Mary-Justine Lanyon For 38 years, women – and men – on the mountain have looked their best, thanks to Christine Feldman. In 1987, Feldman purchased a salon in Lake Arrowhead Village, where she provided her hair styling services until 2005. She had purchased...
Young students make beautiful music
By Mary-Justine Lanyon When the young musicians at Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate School presented their concert last October, Emily Ozaeta, the school’s music director, shared some wise words with the audience. She encouraged parents and friends to return for...
Get ready to have fun – and bid!
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Rim of the World Educational Foundation’s annual gala – Rim Ed Goes to the Movies – is nearly upon us. After walking the red carpet – whether dressed as their favorite movie character or dressed ready to accept their Oscar – guests will...
Renovation of Village underway
As anyone who has done a renovation on their home knows, the first step is to do some demolition. That process is underway in Lake Arrowhead Village. Several trees have been removed and Center Stage has been demolished. Concerts this summer will take place at the end...
Building friendships across the world
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Through a Rotary International Friendship Exchange, participants can experience different cultures and build international friendships. During the exchange, participants host one another in their homes and at their clubs. Nine Rotarians...
Goodwin’s celebrates one-year back in business
By Mike Harris Special to the Alpine Mountaineer It may be hard for some mountain residents to believe, but it’s been just over a year since Goodwin’s Market reopened its doors, after having been closed for more than 14 months to rebuild, following the roof...











