By Julianne Homokay Special to the Alpine Mountaineer On March 1 at 3 p.m. at St. Richard’s Episcopal Church in Skyforest, concert pianist John Reith will perform the music of Bach, Beethoven and Chopin to raise funds for the victims of the recent devastating fires in...
On March 8, we observe International Women’s Day. Although this event celebrates women’s achievements, it’s still true that women, especially caregivers, face significant financial hurdles. How can these challenges be met? To begin with, let’s look at some concerning...
Veterans in the mountain communities can receive high-quality outpatient care close to home through the VA Community Care Network (CCN), the VA’s direct connection with community providers. As an approved provider, Mountains Community Hospital offers essential...
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer Some 30 members of the Rotary Club of Lake Arrowhead attending their weekly luncheon meeting at the Twin Peaks Community Center on Tuesday, Feb. 18 were treated to an inspiring lecture by local historian Rhea-Frances Tetley on the...
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor Since Linda West-Conforti established Angels in Waiting in 2005, nurses have rescued thousands of medically fragile children. West-Conforti, a neonatal intensive care nurse, saw how these children were being placed in foster homes without...
By Tim Clarke Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities Our mountain communities have traditionally been a community that sticks together and gives a helping hand to those who need it. With the existence of groups like Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities,...
By Julianne Homokay Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Back in January, a unique concert took place at at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Lake Arrowhead featuring a talented and versatile soprano, Kirsten Ashley Wiest. Wiest and her pianist, Todd...
By Mary-Justine Lanyon For years the Running Springs Area Chamber of Commerce has wrestled with the issue of maintaining the public restrooms in town – keeping them safe and clean for use by residents and visitors. At the chamber board’s meeting on Feb. 11,...
