By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer As we prepare to usher in 2026, the staff of the Alpine Mountaineer has carefully considered and then selected a handful of articles from the past year that we feel have had a significant impact on the lives and lifestyles of our...
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Coming Together With Thanks
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor One thousand. That’s the number of pounds of turkey that were deep fried or smoked for the free community Thanksgiving dinner; the crew from Lake Gregory Church cooked a total of 72 birds to feed the hungry diners. It’s also the...
Blue Jay holiday parade slated for Dec. 6
By Rhea-Frances Tetley Staff Writer Each month, the members of the Women’s Club of Lake Arrowhead (WCLA) meet at a different local business location, enjoying the ambiance of each restaurant or business and learning about the various aspects of those businesses...
Holidays in the Pines is lighting up Crestline
By Rhea-Frances Tetley Staff Writer This December, Crestline will be celebrating “Holidays in the Pines” all month long with many activities for all. It began on Nov. 29 with Santa arriving to Breakfast with Santa at 9 a.m. at Mountain Cravings in Top Town...
Business Expo a Resounding Success
The Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber of Commerce celebrated a major milestone on Nov. 18 with its first-ever Business Expo, an event that exceeded expectations, energized local entrepreneurs and brought the mountain community together in a big way. Lori Butler, the...
Mediation, a Tool for Peace
By Mary-Justine Lanyon When Nyron McLean, the 2025-2026 governor of Rotary District 5330, became aware of the Art for Peace contest sponsored by a neighboring Rotary district, he decided to hold a similar contest in his own district. District Governor McLean...








