Communities
Backpack giveaway declared a success
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEYStaff Writer The Dennis Labadie Memorial Backpack giveaway went off without a hitch last Saturday, Aug. 6, at the office of Crestline Real Estate in Crestline. The goal was to give Rim students the opportunity to begin the school year with new...
Lakefront Tap Room celebrates 6th anniversary
By Dr. Ginger GabrielSpecial to The Alpine Mountaineer Congratulations to The Lakefront Tap Room Bar and Kitchen celebrating six years of business in Lake Arrowhead Village. A recent random survey of “Favorite eatery on the mountain” revealed the Lakefront Tap Room...
Introducing record and stage impresario Steven Taylor
By Douglas W. MotleySenior Writer “I do it for the love of music,” exclaimed Crestline musician and record store owner Steven Taylor during an exclusive interview with The Alpine Mountaineer. Taylor, who owns and operates Mystic Mountain Records, located adjacent to...
‘Ride the Rim’ is Mountain Top Days theme
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEYStaff Writer The community of Running Springs invites everyone to come up and celebrate their Mountain Top Days on Friday, Aug. 5 and Saturday, Aug. 6. The theme for this year is “Ride the Rim,” a nod to their unique location at the intersection...
Havenwood: amazing new shops and event location
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEYStaff Writer Only 50 yards off busy Highway 18 in Running Springs is the solitude of Havenwood, a new bookstore and gift shop complex, where owner Becky Morgan welcomes all, with a unique selection of unusual décor and reading materials....
Mouth-watering monthly open house
Encompass Antiques and Gifts set out a gourmet tasting experience that was a delight for the tastebuds at their open house on Saturday, July 23 for all who attended. Store owner Louis Boehle had pairings of Brie and other cheeses, pear and other jams with crackers and...










