By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer The fifth annual Water Lantern Festival, held on the north shore beachfront of Lake Gregory, will likely be remembered as a testimonial to peace and love, akin to the 1970s love-in generation. According to organizers, the two-day...
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Recognizing their own at awards banquet
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer At the 23rd annual Mountain Communities Awards Banquet – sponsored by the Crestline-Lake Gregory Rotary Club – seven organizations honored one of their own who deserves special acknowledgement for their contributions and...
Crestline visitors center celebrates grand opening
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer The Crestline Chamber of Commerce started off the summer season right, with a snip of a ribbon, opening the new glass doors of its new visitors center on the north shore of Lake Gregory, overlooking the lake. At the ceremony,...
Reaching out to donors with thanks – and brunch
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor “We invited you here to express our appreciation for having made a significant donation to the hospital foundation.” With those words, Peter Venturini, the president of the Mountains Community Hospital Foundation, greeted the...
Shuffle, swing, sizzle!
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....
Upcoming Events
ARROWBEAR Summer Music Camp: Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced, Choral and Jazz Improv sessions beginning in June. For dates and registration information, visit Arrowbear.com. CEDAR GLEN First Fridays at The Lake House: July 4, featuring Scott Pryde and Kelly...









