Tudor House Fun on Halloween Night: It’s Guaranteed: Great Dinner and “Goulish” Festivities

The magnificent ceiling at The Tudor House in

It’s hard to believe but Halloween is just around the corner. For some really great fun go to the Tudor House and enjoy the “ghoulish” festivities. For one thin “haunted tours of the famous manor” will be held all night. Don’t leave the children home..they’re welcome too.

The band will start playing at 7 p.m. and for this special event there is no cover charge (and that’s no trick or treat!). Some of the fun will include music and a movie that starts at 10 p.m. Additionally, haunted tours of the famous Tudor House will be held all night to help celebrate the building’s 100th birthday. The restaurant’s doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for the 6 p.m. dinner and the 7 p.m. show. If you’re interested in attending this fun event you need to make reservations as quickly as possible because there are only a few available seats in the rear of this fabulous building. This beautiful historic building is located in Lake Arrowhead so call for information and/or directions to what was the late “Bugsy Segal’s mountain hangout!

For reservations log onto: Tudorhouseentertainment.villas or call the Tudor House at (909) 336-5000.

Be prepared for a unique fun evening filled with surprises (in more ways than one, probably). Come and enjoy……with the staff’s great ideas this is sure to be a Halloween that you’re not apt to forget anytime soon and that’s no lie!

You’ll be “boo-hooing” if you miss this fun Halloween event so call for reservations before they sell out!

 

St. Richard’s Episcopal Church Hosting Annual Labor Day Yard Sale!

“Yard-salers” love Labor Day weekend as they get to bop from one great sale to another and one of the best is always the one at St. Richard’s Episcopal Church on Hwy. 18 in Skyforest. Be sure to mark this sale on your “Not to Be Missed” list. The sale will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 5 and 6. Saturday’s hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday’s hours are 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For information call (909) 337-3889. The church is located at 2808 Highway 18 and it’s hard to miss. Come and have a look. You never know what treasures you might find!

 

 

St. Richard’s Episcopal Church Hosting Annual Yard Sale Sept. 5 and 6

It’s that time again……..time when the parking lot of St. Richard’s Episcopal  Church in Skyforest is filled to almost overflowing when they host their annual yard sale. This year’s big event will be held Saturday, September 5 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Saturday September 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The address is 28708 Hwy. 18 and for you “oldies but goodies” you’ll remember that the church is located directly across Hwy. 18 from what was (way back then) known as the Storybook Inn.

This event is always fun and it’s a great way to “stock” a cabin that’s not occupied at all times or to find goodies for lucky residents who live in the mountains full-time.

One of the things that makes this yard sale so much fun is that there’s just about anything that anyone would want or need.

Come on over to Hwy. 18 in Skyforest and don’t forget your wallet. You’re apt to find a lot of great goodies that you can’t resist. This event is always fun and it is a great way for part time cabin owners to pick up some great things to put in their rental cabins. Come to think of it, it’s a great way to pick up great goodies for your family or friends. Come and enjoy this big rummage sale. It’s always fun, to say the least!

 

“Alice in Wonderland” Tea/Mixer “One for the Books! Literally!

A perfectly delightful “Alice in Wonderland” themed Running Springs Chamber Meet and Greet was held at “Forwarding Wishes” on Monday evening. The March Hare was even there and children and adults all seemed to have a perfectly lovely time.

With great decorations and delightful Alice surprises this event was a huge success for everyone who attended. Small children especially loved it all because they knew, probably by heart, the story that the fun event was based upon.

The owners of Forwarding Wishes and Mr. P’s shop on Hilltop Blvd. are quite unbelievably creative and talented and between the hats or masks that were worn (of course), the table decorations and all the Alice in Wonderland “fun” it was a wonderful, happy, different, creative, fabulous event. The children who were there loved it and so did the “big people” who were there. As you can see from the photo on the left Running Springs Area Chamber of Commerce President Kevin Somes joined “Mr. P’s owner(and husband of the tea party event) Patrick .

Holding their very creative masks in front of their faces, do you think these darlings had fun at the Mad Hatter Tea? They had a ball!!!!!

This was a “chamber of commerce” mixer and it simply couldn’t have been more delightful. If you haven’t scoped out both of these great businesses you don’t know what you’re missing. Forwarding Wishes is located on the bottom level of the building that houses “Mr.P’s.” These fun shops have furniture, they have antiques, they have creativity, they have fabulous and fun things on the main level and on the lower level too. Go by, say hello and look around. You’ll enjoy every single second, just like Alice and the Rabbit did last Friday evening.

The Running Springs Area Chamber of Commerce members and other friends had a fabulous time at the Alice in Wonderland tea. What great ideas these owners have!

All the chamber member and all the children hopped all the way home, I’m sure. What a delightful event and so clever to have it on a theme from such a well-known children’s story. If you missed it go by and say “hello” and see what they are planning next time!

This was a wonderful, creative event and if you missed it you need to kick yourself and then jump back into the rabbit hole.

Keep up with these owners…..their shops (Forwarding Wishes and Mr.P’s) because they’re fabulous!

 

 

 

A Great Old Story About the Formation of the Running Springs Chamber: 1947

Have you ever given any thought to the fact that the Running Springs Area Chamber of Commerce (that sponsors so many local events) hasn’t always been here? Well, as a longtime chamber member and director I’d never given it any thought either but I came across an interesting story about the formation of this civic-active group of dedicated volunteers. As I was, you’ll be surprised by how long a chamber has been active in our small community.

“On Armistice Day in 1947 a meeting was held by some of the citizens of Running Springs, at the Pine Cone Inn, to discuss the possibility of forming a chamber of commerce. (I believe the Pine Cone Inn was where the Rainbow View Lodge was located).

Tentative plans were made to organize the chamber in the near future, with the idea of trying to get a one-hundred percent membership in the village.

One of the main problems discussed was the lack of correct weather information given to the people in the valley. It was agreed that a chamber, in cooperation with the other chambers in the mountains, could do a great deal toward rectifying this condition.

Temporary officers elected to organize the chamber were Cy Hoag, Les Mee, John Soos, Walter Holmes and William Mueller. It was felt that permanent officers should be elected by members after the Chamber is organized.

it was decided that another meeting should be held in the near future so that a speaker from the County Chamber of Commerce could inform all of the people in running Springs of the benefits derived from such an organization. This is a question of importance to all in the community. The date of the next meeting will be made public, as soon as the arrangements can be made for a speaker.”

JOAN:  This was a story from 1947. Of course, our Running Springs Area Chamber of Commerce is still going strong after all these decades. As a member of the board of directors we need help, suggestions and more help. As it has always been there aren’t very many people who are actively involved so if you’re interested please call the chamber office at (909) 867-2411 and leave a message or log onto: http://www.info@runningspringschamber.com. As we are a small chamber someone will get back to you as soon as possible. As this story, written so long ago, didn’t mention Arrowbear or Green Valley Lake I am presuming that those communities were not included, at that time, in the overall chamber of commerce.

 

Rim High Class of 1965 Schedules 50th Reunion! Be There or Be Sorry!

Was this you at the 1965 Rim High Graduation? Don’t miss the boat come to the October 2015 Reunion Events.

Okay all you baby-boomers……”You’ll be “Dancin’ in the Street” at the “Bus Stop” unless she or he has to “Get ‘Outta This Place” or “My Girl” gets lost  with “Bonnie and Clyde” or “The Animals” have found her and said “We Gotta’ get Outta’ this Place” because “She’s Not there” because The Zombies or “The Beatles  got her or she’s “Runaway.” Perhaps she’s tired because she’s been “Dancin’ in the Street” too long.
If you recognize all these great long-ago hit songs you’re ready for the 50th Rim of the World Class of 1965 high school reunion. Yep, it’s been 50 years since those crazy kids  graduated way back in 1965.

The fun will be held on October 23, 24 and 25. Friday evening there will be a meet and greet at the Tudor House in Lake Arrowhead. (This is where you really have to use your imagination and remember that great girlfriend or boyfriend who so many years later looks (and is) a lot older. Saturday morning guests will go to the Mountain History Museum for a great presentation and tour. (This is going to be another stroll down memory lane so plan to attend.) The Saturday evening banquet will be held at the Lake Arrowhead Resort and the Sunday morning brunch will be at the beautiful Tudor House.

This reunion is a “biggie”…..50 years is a long time so enjoy, have fun, forget that you all have gray hair and don’t look the same. You’ll feel like a teenager again when you start dancing in the streets and just think, you won’t even have mom and dad worrying about your being late. There’s no curfew allowed!

For more information log onto Classmates. enjoy and reminiscence! Go, Scots!

 

 

Rim of the World Recreation District Plans Great Summer Family Fun

Parents, are you already wondering what in the world you’re going to do with your children now that summer vacation is right around the corner? That’s Easy… take your family to the Summer Palooza on Saturday, June 27. The day will include music, a water festival (guaranteed to keep kids and families cool), prizes, food, a pet parade and contest and more fun than you can stand.

Entitled “Summer Palooza” fun music, a water festival, games and more fun  are being organized by the great kids in the Rim of the World Recreation District’s  Volunteen program. The fun will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and everyone is invited…..and…..it’s all free! Sponsor participation is more than welcome, in fact, it will really help the district to offset their expenses for this fun event. The deadline to participate as an an exhibitor or a sponsor is Monday, June 15. For more information on participating call the recreation district at (909) 337-7275 (PARK)

Held at the Twin Peaks Recreation Complex and at Harich Ball Field (in the same location) the fun events will keep children safe and having a great summer. The sports field is adjacent to the senior citizen center on Grandview Road.

For more information on this upcoming Summer Palooza or for more information on the recreation district call (909) 337-7275.

 

GVL Eagle’s Nest Restaurant Hosting “Quarter to Three” Music Trio May 20

Most people have never spent any time in an eagle’s nest …and I’m certainly one of them. However, that being said, I love going to the Eagle’s Nest in Green Valley Lake and you will too if you go there on Saturday, May 20 at 6 p.m. when the locally talented group of singers, “Quarter to Three,” performs at 6 p.m. Come up and enjoy the great music (with lyrics you can understand) and while you’re there grab a bite to eat.

To get to Green Valley Lake from Running Springs drive along Hwy. 18 (toward Big Bear), pass through Arrowbear Lake and turn left at the bridge (it’s not over troubled water) and drive up Green Valley Lake Road along this beautiful scenic windy road to get to the top. The Eagle’s Nest is located next to the GVL store so you can’t miss it. If you’re there you can breathe the fresh air, admire the lake, enjoy the music and great food. Another plus: don’t forget to breathe deeply. Your lungs and brain will thank you!

Trust me, you’ll love it!

 

Mountain Sunrise Rotary’s Upcoming Garage Sale May 22-23

Let it not be said that local Mountain Sunrise Rotary members in Lake Arrowhead aren’t progressive….because, as we know, they are!

The members are hosting their first-ever garage sale on May 22 and 23 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 28575 Manitoba Drive in Lake Arrowhead., The site is located near Church of the Woods.

How wonderful to hear that a generous donor gave this local Rotary group hundreds of items including microwaves, lamps, purses, wallets, belts, costume jewelry, bedspreads, comforters, rugs, heaters, pillows, sheet sets, toys and so much more there’s not enough room to type all the fabulous goods.

Knowing Rotary and their commitment to “our “Rim of the World communities they want to share their good fortune with everyone who attends by keeping the prices low. In fact, they have so many different items they will be using not one, but three, driveways. In case you’re wondering, about 99 percent of the items are brand new so this “garage sale” is going to be fabulous, fun and a real “shot in the arm” for Rotary as well as all the people who gobble up all the fabulous items.

Sounds like a real Win-Win event for everyone involved: for Rotary and all the people who attend and snatch up all the great items.

Remember, the dates are May 22 and 23, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 28575 Manitoba Drive in Lake Arrowhead.

This is definitely one of those events that the saying “be there or be square” might apply only an even better one is “be there or be sorry!”

 

Mountains Community Hospital Auxiliary Hosting Fun “Real Housewives” Fashion Show Fundraiser

Ladies…..don’t even bother reading this blog post all the way to the end so get on the phone and call (909) 744-9411 and tell whoever answers that you want to attend the upcoming Mountains Community Hospital “Real Housewives of Lake Arrowhead” Fashion Show fundraiser.

This fun event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, May 15 at the beautiful Tudor House in Skyforest-Lake Arrowhead. The fundraiser will include fashions by Alexandra of Alexandra’s Emporium and it’s sponsored by the Mountains Community Hospital Auxiliary.

The charge for this great event (that includes a delicious lunch) is $25 and the proceeds, as I mentioned above, will go to benefit the hospital.

This is a fashion show that will focus on the hottest fashions for women at work, at home, at the office, at the club, at the resort, just enjoying a day lounging around, a day out for shopping or a delightful evening out with someone special. Whatever the need for clothing you’re apt to find it at this fun event.

To RSVP call Ronda at (909) 744-9411. Tickets are $25 for the fashion show and the luncheon.

Remember, this local hospital has been part of the Rim of the World communities for decades and while it is small throughout the years the available services have increased quite unbelievably to serve our rural communities and visitors.

Come support this great group of women who donate so much of their time helping the hospital. You’ll have a great time so come and enjoy and bring a friend. She’ll love it too!