Save the date… Saturday December 6, 2014 is the Annual Blue Jay Christmas Parade! This year is the 35th annual parade. The Parade starts at 2:00 sharp. I will be walking the parade this year with my Search and Rescue crew so make sure to shout out when you see me! Have fun and be safe and remember to stay warm. See you all there!
more info remember to visit http://www.BlueJayVillage.com
Lake Arrowhead BONFIRE ~ Monday December 1, 2014
Save the date for the Lake Arrowhead BONFIRE! This annual event is in support of Spark of Love Toy Drive. Santa will arrive on one of Lake Arrowheads Fire Engines to help spread the Holiday cheer!
This event starts at 5:30. There will be FREE Hot Dogs and Hot Chocolate served by San Bernardino County members.
Remember to bring an unwrapped toy to this event and especially bring something to stay warm in as the forecast is calling for SNOW!! See you all there!
Picture provided by Mountain News, via google.
Blue Jay BONFIRE ~ Saturday November 28, 2014
Grab the Hot Cocoa, grab the schnapps and get ready to be in the warmest place in Blue Jay. November 28, 2014 from 5-8pm is the annual Blue Jay Bonfire! This event supports Operation Provider, so bring an unwrapped toy and help those in need this Christmas season. There will even be a visit from SANTA!
Remember to dress warm as the winter forecast is predicting cooler weather after the Holiday weekend. See you all there!
Here is the website to see more info: http://www.bluejayvillage.com/bjvcalendar.htm
A Taste of Lake Arrowhead… Food That Is
Wednesday December 3, 2014 is the annual Taste of Lake Arrowhead. This event is one to attend year after year. Held at the Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa, a handful of the mountain restaurants gather together and present their best appetizers, enters and deserts.
Save the date and buy your tickets today. Here is the link for more info: http://lakearrowheadchamber.com/events/taste-of-lake-arrowhead/
Here is the line up this year…
Purveyors of Fine Foods
2014 Gold Sponsors
2014 Champagne Welcome Toast
2014 Wine Sponsor
2014 Silver Sponsors
Christmas Tree Lighting in the Lake Arrowhead Village
We are inching closer to Christmas and on Friday November 28, 2014 the Lake Arrowhead Village will have their annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony!
You can find the Christmas Tree directly behind Center Stage on the grassy area, the lights will be turned on at 6pm. So bring the kids, bring the Hot Coco (Peppermint Snaps optional) and remember to dress warm!
Santa will also be making an appearance and you can even grab a picture with him from 6:30 to 9pm. The only other thing that could make this Friday evening a great memory is a little snow to get us all in the Holiday Spirit!
See you all there!

Picture provide by yours truly: Michelle Calkins. Pictured here is Whitey, Debbie, Me and Nate. One of the few snow days we had in 2013! I remember we were all running around acting like kids because the snow flakes were gigantic! 🙂
Pictures Are Worth a Thousand Wor… DOLLARS
My team mate Michelle Hutton just got a new listing in Crestline… A: The property is awesome, a mountain gem with good bones and is super clean. B: The price is right C: The area is quiet and the house sits in the trees! AND D: The pictures are worth thousands of dollars 😉
This listing was listed with another agent for the past year and did not sell. Now that Michelle H. has the listing here is the change already. Here is an example of the service you will get when you list with myself or one of my team mates. Arrowhead Professional Partners does it right the first time and every time!
Which would you choose to represent your home? HOME LISTED FOR $172,000 (Oh and these pictures were taken by yours truly, me… Just another service I offer to my clients and my team)!
(SEE BELOW FOR MORE EXAMPLES)







For more info on this house, contact me at 909-336-7989 or send an email to michelle@michellecalkinsrealtor.com
Here is a little blurb about the property: A SWEET GETAWAY RETREAT, TUCKED IN THE TREES. A FEELING OF SECLUSION ON 2 LOTS, WITH GREAT YEAR ROUND ACCESS. 3 BD, 2 BATHS, FAMILY RM, & LAUNDRY. HOME HAS NEW ROOF & SEPTIC TANK. GREAT CABIN FEELING WITH LOTS OF WOOD PANELING & T&G. DECK WAS EXPANDED & UPGRADED WITH TREX TYPE DECKING. EXTRA LOT INCLUDED FOR LOTS OF SPACE OR ROOM TO ADD A GARAGE. GOES ALL FURNISHED AND READY TO ENJOY TODAY!
Here is the virtual tour: http://tours.tourfactory.com/tours/tour.asp?t=1259617&idx=1
**********NEW LISTING/ 4/2/2015***********
27406 North Bay: Listed at $632k, 4 bed/ 4 bath, Level Entry, 2 Car Garage, LAKE VIEW, Built in 2000 and 3488 sqft!
Take a look at the old pictures and the new!
Virtual Tour can be seen here: http://www.tourfactory.com/1323159
For more info on this listing, email me today: Michelle@MichelleCalkinsRealtor.com
See you around town!
Renaissance Holiday Evening | UCLA Conference Center
SAVE THE DATE for Thursday December 4, 2014. UCLA Conference Center is hosting a fundraiser for The Rim of the World Historical Society. This event starts at 5:30 and is $65 per person.
Here is a little blurb about who the Historical Society is and what they do for the community!
The Rim of the World Historical Society.
| Founded in 1986, the Historical Society was conceived as part of an “election platform” in Crestline’s annual race for Honorary Mayor. Originally known as the Crest Forest Historical Society, the group soon found itself representing all west-end mountain communities from Snow Valley to Cedarpines Park.
In 1997, the name was changed to the Rim of the World Historical Society. The Historical Society serves as a resource for all those interested in the history of the San Bernardino Mountains. School programs and lecture series are available free to the public. |

Don’t Let Your TV Wall Mount Get Left Behind When Your Home Sells
Did you know that all EXISTING fixtures and fittings that are attached to your property go with the house? Watch my video for a HOT TIP on how to make sure you do not get stuck giving away your valuables.
For more info and what stays with the home, make sure to shoot me an email with your questions! michelle@michellecalkinsrealtor.com
My Pick(s) of the Day | November 6, 2014
Hello everyone and happy Tour Day (Broker Tour). You may or may not know that every Thursday in Lake Arrowhead, we have a Broker Tour. Why is this important? It gives all the agents in the area a chance to see new listings or even repeat listings that have had changes. This is a great day for us REALTORS because it helps with our knowledge of inventory.
Today was a short tour, but I have 4 favorites to share! Here are my picks of the day:
430 CIMARRON | $299,000 | 3 BED-2.5 BATH | LAKE RIGHTS | Such a cute home, quirky and in great shape, with vaulted ceilings and sits peacefully in the trees!

1373 YELLOWSTONE | $385,000 | 3 BED-2 BATH | LAKE RIGHTS | This one has room to grow downstairs and has a great view of the lake with vaulted ceilings and lots of lig
27497 NORTH BAY RD. | $699,000 | 4 BED- 3.5 BATH | REMODELED AND WITH A LAKE VIEW | LAKE RIGHTS | This home is the perfect vacation home, with lots of space and lots of rooms. It is cozy and has all the right touches! (More pictures to be added soon). Trust me, it is a must see!
27457 MATTERHORN | $420,000 | KILLER LAKE VIEW | 3 BED- 2BATH | This home has a killer lake view and is the perfect size, not to big, not to small. Built in 1997, level entry and an oversized 1 car garage!


All of these listings and pictures were pulled from the RIM MLS. For more info or for a showing, contact me today: michellecalkins@cbskyridge.com or call my office phone: 909-336-2131. Lets get you in before Christmas into one of these listings!
See you Around Town!
October Market Update for the Lake Arrowhead Area 2014
Here is October’s Market Update for the Lake Arrowhead area from Crestline to Running Springs 2014! Your home could be next… Contact me for details!





















