Category: Mountain Fifes and Drums

Mountain Fifes and Drums Thrills Shoppers at Running Springs Farmer’s Market

On By Joan MoseleyIn "Just Because I like it" category, A little bit of mountain history, Arrowhead, Fun, Mountain Fifes and Drums, Recent Happenings!, Rim of the World Communities, Running Springs, Running Springs Chamber Farmer's Market, Some Thoughts to Share, Things You Need to Know, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Fifes and drums leaderThe “Revolutionary War” came to Running Springs on Saturday when the members of the award-winning Mountain Fifes and Drums performed at the Running Springs Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Farmer’s Market. Needless to say, they were incredible and everyone including the vendors, the board members of the Running Springs Area Chamber of Commerce and all the spectators loved every second.

This talented group of specialized musicians is holding  a fundraising silent auction and dinner on September 27 at Church of the Woods in Lake Arrowhead. Tickets are only $12 and they include dinner and a fifes and drums concert. In case you’ve never heard them you need to attend this fundraiser. This small group of local fifes and drums musicians has garnered trophies wherever they entertain and this past July 24 they had the honor of performing at the 5th Marines Parade at Camp Pendleton.

In fact, they were one of only three fifes and drums corps who were chosen to participate in the celebration of the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, Virginia and not surprisingly, it was a never to be forgotten experience for all the corps members, their families and for the original founders of the organization: Cindy Olsen and Kevin Garland.

For reservations for the upcoming September 27 silent auction and dinner fundraiser call (909) 744-4338. This important event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Church of the Woods, 1410 Calgary Drive in Lake Arrowhead.

To purchase tickets log onto: FifesAndDrums.org/auction or call (909) 251-9219.

Mountain Fifes and Drums brought Colonial America to Running Springs when they performed at Saturday's farmers market. Fabulous!
Mountain Fifes and Drums brought Colonial America to Running Springs when they performed at Saturday’s farmers market. Fabulous!
The talented members of the Mountain Fifes and Drums entertained everyone at the R.S. Farmer's Market. They are national award-winners and so talented. Everyone loved it!
The talented members of the Mountain Fifes and Drums entertained everyone at the R.S. Farmer’s Market. They are national award-winners and so talented. Everyone loved it!

Mtn. Fifes and Drums Prepares for Williamsburg “Colonial Christmas” Dec. 14

On By Joan MoseleyIn "Just Because I like it" category, Important Events, Mountain Events, Mountain Fifes and Drums, Music EventsLeave a comment

IThe Mountain Fifes and Drums will present a never to be forgotten Colonial Christmas celebration at 6:30 p.m. on December 14 at the San Moritz Lodge on the shore of Lake Gregory in Crestline.

The evening will replicate a traditional Colonial Christmas complete with a narration of George Washington’s thoughts on trying to get home for the holiday , dancing (including the Virginia Reel), apple pie, stocking the fire and an atmosphere that will make you believe you are back in Colonial America.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and younger. Tickets are available at Basix in Lake Arrowhead Village (next to the Tea Exchange). The store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. During the week of the Colonial Christmas event the shop will be closing daily at 5:30 p.m. so if you’re purchasing tickets be sure to bear the early closing hours in mind.

For information on this fabulous and historic Christmas celebration call (909) 744-0661.

This event is fabulous so if you can’t attend this year put it on your “bucket list” for next year.