It’s time to lend us your ears and your dancing feet. The 2025 Blue Jay Jazz Festival is booked and ready to rock. Taking the stage will be Grammy winners, Emmy winners, a big band, a finalist from NBC’s The Voice and composers for film, television and music videos....
By Sean Eshelman Special to the Alpine Mountaineer The signs are everywhere: Dogwoods are blooming, temperatures are warming and the sounds of laughter and play can be heard echoing throughout the shores of Lake Gregory. With May Gray at play, it may not feel like...
The St. Richard of Chichester Episcopal Church in Skyforest will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the dedication in June 1985 of its church building, parish hall and retreat center. The parish will gather at 9:00 a.m. on June 1, 2025, for a special worship service...
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer Memorial Day weekend begins the summer season in these mountains. As the weather usually warms up by that time, most organizations, businesses and activities open their doors and welcome visitors and residents to their...
By Dr. Ginger Gabriel Special to the Alpine Mountaineer The phrase “Never Forget” is a widely used expression to remember and honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack against our country. During that one attack nearly 3,000 people died....
By Mike Harris Special to the Alpine Mountaineer More than 160 friends, family and members of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Lake Arrowhead gathered at the Tudor House on May 4 to laugh, cry and say goodbye to the church’s pastor of 28 years, the Rev. Randy...
