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Get your jackets out and bring the family for this years Blue Jay Bonfire. Saturday November 28, 2015. From 5-8pm in Jensens parking lot.
Come out and support Operation Provider and get FREE Hot Coco and Hot Dogs. Make sure to bring canned goods or an unwrapped toy.
Pictures provided by yours truly, Michelle Calkins
For more information on this event make sure to call Blue Jay Village Merchants at (909) 337-8463.
See you all there!
Do you LOVE Food? Do you LOVE Lake Arrowhead? Do you LOVE Beer and Wine? Well then it sounds like the Taste of Lake Arrowhead is the evening for you!
Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Early-Bird Price: $30 through November 22
Regular Price: $35
This eagerly anticipated event will showcase more than a dozen local purveyors of fine foods. Local chefs will feature their best fare to a throng of guests as they compete for Best Entrée, Best Dessert and Best Table Presentation.
The Taste of Lake Arrowhead begins with champagne in the Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa lobby, after which guests will stroll between the Ballroom and the Lakeview Terrace Room, where they will meet the geniuses behind the fabulous fare—the chefs—many of whom have spent decades studying and honing their extraordinary culinary skills and creations.
For more info make sure to visit their website at: http://lakearrowheadchamber.com/events/taste-of-lake-arrowhead/
I’ll see you there!
HALLOWEEN in the Lake Arrowhead Village and Blue Jay Village, Saturday October 31, 2015! Costume Contest for Kids and Adults! Trick or Treating form 2:30-5:30! Dance performances by Lake Arrowhead School of Dance and music from “Kissed Alive” playing on center stage starting at 6:00pm.
Have fun and enjoy the weather. The temperatures are expected to be in the low 60’s this Saturday for Halloween, but remember to bring a sweater for later in the evening as it does tend to get a little chilly. See you in the Village!
Did you know that Lake Arrowhead hosts an annual Pine Cone Festival?! This year marks the 9th annual Pine Cone Festival and a new location. This year the festival will be held at the Arrowhead Ridge in Lake Arrowhead, on Grass Valley Rd., October 10, 2015 from 9:30am to 4:00pm.
This festival started after the mountain communities suffered from the 2003 “Old Fire.” There was talk that Lake Arrowhead did not exist anymore and that there was no reason to visit the communities. Obviously this was not the case. The mountain was full of life, people and PINE CONES! Thanks to the owners of Pine Rose Cabins in Twin Peaks, the Pine Cone Festival was born.
This event is FREE and offers lots of activities including: Pine Cone Craft Contest, Biggest Pine Cone Contest, Pine Cone Olympics, and so much more. There are even 2 Grand Prizes Worth over $1,150 each, Can You Beat the Record?
Here is some info from the Pine Cone Festival website: http://www.pineconefestival.org/
DIRECTIONS
There will be signage! Follow the signs. From the 210, get off at Waterman Canyon, turn left/north. Waterman becomes Hwy 18. Take Hwy 18 north into the mountains. At the top of the mountain, Take the Lake Arrowhead fork (left), not Crestline. Stay on Hwy 18 to Daley Canyon Rd/ Hwy 189 (Blue Jay turn off). If you get to the high school, you have gone to far. At the stop sign turn left (Prime Properties is on the corner)Follow the road and curve right at the Shell Gas station and then follow the road to the left. You will be on Grass Valley Rd at this point. Arrowhead ridge is approximately ½ mile on the right.
If you come up the mountain via Hwy 330, take Hwy 18 at the top of the mountain (in Running Springs). Stay on Hwy 18 heading west until you get to Daley Canyon (Blue Jay turn off), just past the high school. Turn right off the highway, then turn right again onto Daley Canyon. Then the directions are the same from the stop sign.
To contact the Pine Cone Festival
PO Box 2582
Running Springs, CA 92382
Tel: (866) 923-3473
email: PineConeFest@earthlink.net
Good luck and happy Pine Cone hunting!
Ahh the sounds of German music and the smell of Beer… What more could you want? I know… A lake view, fall weather and free admission. Well look no further, Lake Arrowhead Village Oktoberfest may be small, but we pack in a mighty weekend of Bratwurst, sauerkraut and Beer!
Yes these pictures below are of me and my friends/family… and yes I have a dirndl, I have two actually!
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A while back when I worked for Papagayos, somehow I always got suckered into doing the stein holding contest 🙂
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The event is Saturday 12-8 and Sunday 12-6. Admission is free and this event is for the whole family. See you there!
You can visit more info on there website: http://www.lakearrowheadoktoberfest.com/
Pack your bags right now, because after you read this blog you will want to book your stay at the fabulous Arrowhead Pine Rose Cabins. If you are looking for the perfect mountain escape yet close to the city (or hundreds of miles away depending on where you’re coming from) for 1, 2, 3 or the whole family… then this is the place for you.
Located at 25994 Hwy 189 in Twin Peaks, CA 92391. Only one hour and 30 minutes from most major Southern California cities.
I seriously cannot get enough of Pine Rose after my private tour with Marketing Director Jamie Ferguson. I’m literally drooling still from all that they have to offer. I snuck back in (not really) on a Monday night to snap a ton of photos during sunset. WOW, I should have brought a picnic and stayed because I fell even more in love.
Take a look at all some of the details they have throughout the grounds…
They still use “REAL” keys!
Below is the lobby, you can buy all sort of souvenirs, snacks and bundles of wood here. Also check out the life size checkerboard and kid play area!
Now for a little more details…
I have been to a few weddings at this venue, and like any other Arrowhead local I jump in my car and head home after the party. What I did not know is how incredibly wonderful the entire grounds were. I should have booked a cabin here years ago.
As I took the tour and walked the grounds I was in such awe of all that Pine Rose has to offer. There are 20 cabins that sit on 6 acres, 2 of which are off site. You can book everything from a studio for as low as $79 up to a lodge that sleep 20 for $599. There is something for everyone, including large parties or Romantic getaways.
Lets take it back a bit… Arrowhead Pine Rose cabins began in the early 1900’s and is located in Twin Peaks California, back then it was known as “Strawberry Flats.” In 1948 Fred and Helen Dowd negotiated a deal with the Forest Service and bought the “Arrowhead Resort. ” In the 1960’s they expanded the land and for many years hosted guest from all over the world until 1993 when the now owners David and Tricia Dufour bought the property. To read more about the history of “Arrowhead Road Resort” click HERE.
Today, present time, we are 22 years later in 2015 and David and Tricia have poured their heart and soul into making Pine Rose what it is today. The grounds are constantly being updated and improved, and more and more guest book and stay here everyday.
Here are some great tips and facts bout Pine Rose: They are pet friendly, so don’t forget to bring your fur-babies. Eighteen of the cabins have fireplaces, each cabin has WiFI, smart TV’s and there is even over 500 movies to choose from. Don’t forget your bathing suit because there is a pool and jet spa privately placed behind the front desk lodge. The pool was constructed in the 1980’s and features an arrowhead shaped jacuzzi… (I’m dying with awesomeness overload, check out the pictures below). There is even a Fire Pit and BBQ area!
The burning question is… What do the cabins look like? My answer, exactly how you would expect a mountain cabin to look like… rustic, authentic and cabiny! And yes, they all come with a kitchen.
Now lets talk weddings! Thats right, they do weddings too. Pine Rose started doing weddings in 2007 after they spruced up a portion of the grounds and added a Koi pond for their daughters wedding. Little did they know that they created the perfect mountain wedding destination. They are now booking out to 2017 and already have 40 weddings booked for 2016. If you have thought about having your wedding in the mountain, this is the perfect place; you had better get on the phone and talk to one of their wedding planners today. First finish reading this blog of course ;-).
Below you will see the smaller wedding site, I could not get pictures of the large site because it was booked. You can find pictures on their website. BUT that KOI POND… You really must see it in person to appreciate how incredibly beautiful it is.
Here are a few other fun pics I snapped. This is Jamie and Cindy, you can find one of them helping you out on your visit, and then there is Jamie and I taking advantage of the “Photo Op” out front of the front desk/lodge. Of course I could not resist!
Jamie, you are a sport! Thank you so much for the tour and for all that you do for Pine Rose. It has been a pleasure getting to know you, I know we will have many other fun mountain adventures!
You can find our more about Arrowhead Pine Rose Cabins, including Reservations, Weddings and more on their website at http://www.pinerose.com.
Don’t forget to follow Pine Rose on their social media sites:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pinerosecabins?fref=ts
Weddings: http://www.facebook.com/weddingsatpinerose
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/PineRoseResort
Instagram: @1pinerose and @weddingatpinerose
Twitter: @Pinerosecabins and @pinerosewedding
As always, it is a pleasure sharing the mountain with you. I hope that you can come and enjoy Lake Arrowhead as much as I do. If you happen to book a stay with Pine Rose after reading this blog, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @michellecalkinsrealtor or #MichelleCalkinsRealtor so that I can see how much fun you are having.
Pictures were taken by yours truly, Michelle Calkins. See you around town!
Have you bought your tickets yet to the best event in Lake Arrowhead? Okay well it is really one of many of my favorite events but this one I literally talk about all year long! It’s no secret, or at least it’s not now, that I am a craft beer lovin kind of girl. Maybe you have seen my hashtag, #ThisRealtorDrinksBeer!
If you have not bought your ticket, stop right now and visit this website to purchase your ticket: LakeArrowheadBrewfest or click the Admit One ticket below!
Date and time are as follows as well as admission fees.
August 8, 2015: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Blue Jay Village Parking Lot – 27264 Rte 189, Blue Jay, CA 92317
General Admission: $35 Online ($40 at the door)
Designated Driver: $15
Cost includes: Admission, unlimited tasters and a souvenir glass to the first 1000 guests.
*Designated driver ticket includes entry, glass and free soft drinks.
In typical Craft Beer fashion your taste buds will be delighted with 17 breweries to taste from and Over 75 craft beers will be offered for sampling. Food vendors and live music will also be part of the Brewfest.
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Be sure to visit this year’s VIP table to support local food bank, Operation Provider. You will be able to taste one of a kind beers not available anywhere else at the event. All you need is to donate a food item or a cash donation of any amount at the Operation Provider booth.
This year we have a special guest, actor Andy Divoff. Divoff has played many villains in film and on television, usually drug cartel leaders, and is best known for having played the nefarious Djinn in the first two films of the Wishmaster series. His other films include Another 48 Hrs., The Hunt for Red October, Air Force One and Toy Soldiers. Some of Divoff’s television guest appearances include The A-Team, JAG and Highlander: The Series and Lost.
I have made my living as an actor for the last 30 years. I’ve been a full-time resident of Lake Arrowhead for 25 of those years. I have followed the good examples of community support so prevalent in my industry, including those of Ernie Hudson and Vincent Spanno. I have had good fortune in my own career and want to show my appreciation by giving back. One year ago this June I embarked on the idea of using a craft brew recipe idea to help raise money for charity. The first ever batch was brewed in Denver, CO by master brewer Adam Draeger, based on my fondness for Belgian Strong Golden Ales. As a nod to the “Djinn” a mythological character I brought to life on screen, I wanted to include Habanero peppers and Persian Lime to give my recipe a specific personality. My first ever pour of the Djinn’s HellaBrew took place last October in Boston where I was able to raise $1400.00 for 3 charities, The Smile Train, The Pat Brody Cat Shelter, and The Dave Brockie Fund. I am very proud to be a part of helping raise money for our very own local organization Operation Provider.
Here are some pictures from 2014’s event. Pictures are provided by yours truly, Michelle Calkins. If you see me this year, I will be the girl with the camera, come say hi and let me snap a picture of you enjoying the festivities!
As always, HAVE FUN, BE HOPPY, and BE SAFE! This event is one of a kind and helps support the local community, Proceeds help the chamber and Blue Jay Business Association promote local business and tourism.
See you around town and see you at Brewfest!
It is that time of year again where we gather good food good people and a good cause at Mountains Community Hospital!
Here is a blurb from the website on where this years funds that are raised will be going: http://www.mchcares.com/foundation/events/
“The annual Le Grand Picnic, July 26th, will be held 2-5 pm in the MCH Rose Garden, overlooking beautiful Lake Arrowhead. Last year the event drew 348 guests for an afternoon of music, great food and the opportunity to bid on both live and silent auction items. For the past two years, we have also included a Reverse Auction portion, structured to raise funds specifically for a much needed hospital equipment item. Local restaurants participate by donating food for our guests. They provided lovely displays of their food specialties, to the delight of our guests. $161,000 was raised the Le Grand 2014!
This year’s Reverse Auction Equipment is a new anesthesia machine for our OR. The machine currently being used by our doctors will then be moved into our second OR room, so that two surgeries can now be performed at the same time. The cost of the new equipment is $90,000.00.
The addition of this new machine will allow our physicians to move from one operating room to the other in a timely manner, making a much more efficient way to provide services to our community.
Anesthesia machines provide a means of keeping a patient asleep/sedated and comfortable, while monitoring their vital signs, such as pulse, respiration, heart function and other necessary means to keeping the patient stable while surgery is being performed. It is very important and critical that the anesthetist is able to monitor and review all areas of sedation. This is done most effectively by the use of modern, up-to-date equipment, all done for the safety of our patients.
Next spring, the Hospital will be enlarging the lobby Solarium, redoing the small conference room in the Hospital and completing seismic improvements. So, the theme will be Under Construction with lots of fun decorations.”
Remember to reserve our spot.
It is that time of year to put on your Jazz shoes and dance the night away! The Blue Jay Jazz festival has been moved from Thursday nights to Saturday night for the year of 2015. So make sure you mark your calendars and don’t miss the fun.
Gates open at 5:30, show starts at 7:00. Remember to pack a picnic, reserve a table and support the future Jazz generations.
For more info and to purchase tickets, visit their website: http://www.bluejayjazz.com/
Ticket prices are as follows:
General Adults $20.00
Children under 16 FREE with an adult
Blue Jay Village
HWY. 189
Blue Jay, CA. 92317
Above Rite Aid
Jazz in Blue Jay Table (seats eight)
$60 per table
Jazz in Blue Jay Table and Tickets for Eight
$220
Hope to see you there, I’ll be the one dancing 😉
Is your mouth watering yet? It is almost time for the annual Lobster Fest in Blue Jay. As in usual Jensens fashion the Lobster Fest will be held in the parking lot from 11:00-7:00 on July 24-26, 2015.
Take a look at their menu below and if it all looks to good to be true, remember you have 3 days to stuff your face with some Surf and Turf! Enjoy and remember to wear your bib!
For more info visit the website: http://jensensfoods.com/events/event/?ID=116#1
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