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Maggio's Pizza, 42160 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, is hosting a "Pizza and Pizzazz" fundraiser for the Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight (May 1).
Tickets, which will be available at the door, are $15 ($10 for kids 13 and under) for all-you-can-eat pizza and all-you-can-drink soft drinks. Beer and wine are available at an additional cost.
As you may have guessed from the name, the event will also include pizzazz, aka entertainment.
Tickets, which will be available at the door, are $15 ($10 for kids 13 and under) for all-you-can-eat pizza and all-you-can-drink soft drinks. Beer and wine are available at an additional cost.
As you may have guessed from the name, the event will also include pizzazz, aka entertainment.
Rocky's Roadhouse, 32150 Hilltop Blvd., Running Springs, will be hosting a grand opening and silent auction from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday (April 28).All proceeds will benefit to the Running Springs Branch Library.
Deals at the deli's event include a Boar's Head beef hot dog, fries and a drink for only $3.
Porsche Boxster race car drivers Eric Oviatt and Regan Steedman will make an appearance and will bring their race cars along!
Silent auction items include an oak trunk and gift basket, and a one-on-one race lesson with Eric Oviatt.
For updates and more information, visit Rocky's Roadhouse's Facebook page or follow them on Twitter.
The annual Taste of Lake Arrowhead returns to the Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa on Thursday (December 1).
The event will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the resort, 27984 Highway 189, Lake Arrowhead.
It kicks off with the lighting of the resort Christmas tree.
In addition to food samples provided by local restaurants, there will also be desserts, wine and beer tastings and entertainment.
Three awards will be given away at the end of the event: Best of the Taste of Lake Arrowhead, Critic's Choice and Most Creative Display.
The cost is $25 per person along with either a toy or gift card for Operation Provider.
For reservations or more information, please contact the Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber of Commerce at 909-337-3715, or purchase tickets online by clicking here.
The event will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the resort, 27984 Highway 189, Lake Arrowhead.
It kicks off with the lighting of the resort Christmas tree.
In addition to food samples provided by local restaurants, there will also be desserts, wine and beer tastings and entertainment.
Three awards will be given away at the end of the event: Best of the Taste of Lake Arrowhead, Critic's Choice and Most Creative Display.
The cost is $25 per person along with either a toy or gift card for Operation Provider.
For reservations or more information, please contact the Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber of Commerce at 909-337-3715, or purchase tickets online by clicking here.
What a perfect way to spend a sunny fall afternoon: Relaxing lakeside, sampling beer from a variety of brewers.
Sound like fun? You can do just that at the second annual Lake Arrowhead Brewfest this Saturday (October 8).
The festival will take place lakeside from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Arrowhead Lake Association's Tavern Bay Beach Club, 28399 North Shore Road.
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the event. A $10 designated driver ticket is also available. Click here to buy tickets online and avoid the possibility of getting turned away at the door.
Your admission price to the fest, a fundraiser for the Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber of Commerce, includes a commemorative beer glass.
The event will feature a live how-to beer brewing demonstration, and John Palmer, author of "How to Brew," will again take part in the event.
Participants include Redlands' Hangar 24 Craft Brewery, Big Bear Brewing Company, Riverside's Inland Empire Brewing Company, Carlsbad's On The Tracks Brewery and Escondido's Stone Brewing Co.
In addition, Riverside's Beer, Beer, and More Beer is partnering with the Mountain Brew Club for the event.
Sound like fun? You can do just that at the second annual Lake Arrowhead Brewfest this Saturday (October 8).
The festival will take place lakeside from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Arrowhead Lake Association's Tavern Bay Beach Club, 28399 North Shore Road.
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the event. A $10 designated driver ticket is also available. Click here to buy tickets online and avoid the possibility of getting turned away at the door.
Your admission price to the fest, a fundraiser for the Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber of Commerce, includes a commemorative beer glass.
The event will feature a live how-to beer brewing demonstration, and John Palmer, author of "How to Brew," will again take part in the event.
Participants include Redlands' Hangar 24 Craft Brewery, Big Bear Brewing Company, Riverside's Inland Empire Brewing Company, Carlsbad's On The Tracks Brewery and Escondido's Stone Brewing Co.
In addition, Riverside's Beer, Beer, and More Beer is partnering with the Mountain Brew Club for the event.
A while back we told you of a local mom, Monica Williams Staniec of Lake Arrowhead, who was one of 16 finalists in the second season of Kraft Foods' and Paula Deen's "Real Women of Philadelphia" recipe contest.
Entrants submitted videos showcasing original recipes featuring Philadelphia Cream Cheese or Philadelphia Cooking Creme.
Well, the final event was held on June 30 in Savannah, Ga., and...she won!
Monica won in the side dish category for her Stuffed Eggplant with Savory Garlic Cooking Creme recipe.
The winners in the other three categories are:
Congratulations, Monica!
Her introductory post on the Real Women of Philadelphia site has just gone live. You can read it here.
Follow the jump to see the side dish finalists cook-off and to see Monica's original recipe video entry.
Entrants submitted videos showcasing original recipes featuring Philadelphia Cream Cheese or Philadelphia Cooking Creme.
Well, the final event was held on June 30 in Savannah, Ga., and...she won!
Monica won in the side dish category for her Stuffed Eggplant with Savory Garlic Cooking Creme recipe.
The winners in the other three categories are:
- Appetizer: Paula Todora from Keller, Texas, for her Springtime Shrimp Filled Vegetables
- Entrée: Kirsten Shabaz from Lakeville, Minn., for her Savory Garlic Beef and Broccoli Turnovers
- Dessert: Amy Williams from Keller, Texas, for her Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookie
Congratulations, Monica!
Her introductory post on the Real Women of Philadelphia site has just gone live. You can read it here.
Follow the jump to see the side dish finalists cook-off and to see Monica's original recipe video entry.
Continue reading Lake Arrowhead mom wins Paula Deen recipe contest.
If you live in or are planning to visit the Big Bear area on Monday (June 20), think tacos.
From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, everyone is invited to the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) fundraiser at the Sonora Cantina, 41144 Big Bear Blvd. Big Bear Lake.
Tacos will be sold for only $1, and the funds will go to support CERT, a group of trained citizen volunteers who support first responders in protecting themselves, their families and neighbors and neighborhoods.
CERT helps and supports fire and police personnel. If you're interested in getting free training, the next 20-hour class is scheduled for Monday, July 18. You can register for the class by calling the Big Bear City Fire District Office at 909-585-2362.
From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, everyone is invited to the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) fundraiser at the Sonora Cantina, 41144 Big Bear Blvd. Big Bear Lake.
Tacos will be sold for only $1, and the funds will go to support CERT, a group of trained citizen volunteers who support first responders in protecting themselves, their families and neighbors and neighborhoods.
CERT helps and supports fire and police personnel. If you're interested in getting free training, the next 20-hour class is scheduled for Monday, July 18. You can register for the class by calling the Big Bear City Fire District Office at 909-585-2362.
Apparently, the local mountains are brimming with creative folks!
First, we had a nine-year-old whose hippos were a smash in Ore-Ida's "Mash Destruction" contest.
Now we have a mom, Monica Williams Staniec of Lake Arrowhead, who is one of 16 finalists in the second season of Kraft Foods' and Paula Deen's "Real Women of Philadelphia" recipe contest.
Entrants submitted videos showcasing original recipes featuring Philadelphia Cream Cheese or Philadelphia Cooking Creme.
See what they did there?
Recipes could be entered in one of four categories: appetizer, side dish, entree and dessert.
Monica was recently named a finalist in the side dish category for her Stuffed Eggplant with Savory Garlic Cooking Creme recipe.
She and the other finalists will be flown to Savannah, Ga., to meet Paula and attend the final event on June 30, where four winners will receive $25,000.
Go, Monica!
Click through to the jump to see Monica's recipe video...and of her reaction upon hearing the news she was a finalist.
First, we had a nine-year-old whose hippos were a smash in Ore-Ida's "Mash Destruction" contest.
Now we have a mom, Monica Williams Staniec of Lake Arrowhead, who is one of 16 finalists in the second season of Kraft Foods' and Paula Deen's "Real Women of Philadelphia" recipe contest.
Entrants submitted videos showcasing original recipes featuring Philadelphia Cream Cheese or Philadelphia Cooking Creme.
See what they did there?
Recipes could be entered in one of four categories: appetizer, side dish, entree and dessert.
Monica was recently named a finalist in the side dish category for her Stuffed Eggplant with Savory Garlic Cooking Creme recipe.
She and the other finalists will be flown to Savannah, Ga., to meet Paula and attend the final event on June 30, where four winners will receive $25,000.
Go, Monica!
Click through to the jump to see Monica's recipe video...and of her reaction upon hearing the news she was a finalist.
Continue reading Local mom a finalist in Paula Deen cooking contest.
Perhaps Jensen's is onto something, like the first person who ever put peanut butter together with jelly.
In a seemingly odd pairing of events, Saturday marks not only a 5k fun walk, but also an Oktoberfest celebration.
The inaugural Jensen's Community Breast Cancer Walk and Oktoberfest will kick off at 9 a.m. at Rim of the World High School. After the walk, as part of their registration fee, participants can enjoy a traditional Oktoberfest meal of German sausage, German potato salad and sauerkraut at Jensen's Blue Jay market, 27264 Highway 189.
Both events are open to all.
Registration for the fun walk is $25 (or $30 the day of the event) for the walk for adults and $10 (or $15 the day of the event) for kids 8 to 13. Registration includes the full Oktoberfest lunch, a commemorative t-shirt and bracelet, and a "goody bag" which will include lots of free treats.
Proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation to help fight breast cancer.
In addition, during the month of October, all Jensen's mountain locations will be raising money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation with in-store $1 and $5 donation slips.
Joining Jensen's in their fundraising efforts are groups such as the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Mountains Community Hospital, the Soroptomist Club, Fischle Instant Printing and Rim High wrestling, cheer and Interact Club.
The Oktoberfest celebration, at which beer and a loaded potato soup will also be available, will continue from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
According to a press release, the Jensen's Community Breast Cancer Walk and Oktoberfest is the brain child of Jensen's buyer Kim Grotewold and former Jensen's deli manager Chris Navratil, a breast cancer survivor, as a way to promote mountain community involvement, raise awareness and thank Jensen's customers for their loyalty and trust over the past 70 years.
In a seemingly odd pairing of events, Saturday marks not only a 5k fun walk, but also an Oktoberfest celebration.
The inaugural Jensen's Community Breast Cancer Walk and Oktoberfest will kick off at 9 a.m. at Rim of the World High School. After the walk, as part of their registration fee, participants can enjoy a traditional Oktoberfest meal of German sausage, German potato salad and sauerkraut at Jensen's Blue Jay market, 27264 Highway 189.
Both events are open to all.
Registration for the fun walk is $25 (or $30 the day of the event) for the walk for adults and $10 (or $15 the day of the event) for kids 8 to 13. Registration includes the full Oktoberfest lunch, a commemorative t-shirt and bracelet, and a "goody bag" which will include lots of free treats.
Proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation to help fight breast cancer.
In addition, during the month of October, all Jensen's mountain locations will be raising money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation with in-store $1 and $5 donation slips.
Joining Jensen's in their fundraising efforts are groups such as the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Mountains Community Hospital, the Soroptomist Club, Fischle Instant Printing and Rim High wrestling, cheer and Interact Club.
The Oktoberfest celebration, at which beer and a loaded potato soup will also be available, will continue from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
According to a press release, the Jensen's Community Breast Cancer Walk and Oktoberfest is the brain child of Jensen's buyer Kim Grotewold and former Jensen's deli manager Chris Navratil, a breast cancer survivor, as a way to promote mountain community involvement, raise awareness and thank Jensen's customers for their loyalty and trust over the past 70 years.
The annual Wrightwood Chili Fest will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday (October 9) at the Wrightwood Community Center, 1275 State Route 2.
The event includes chili, cornbread and salsa competitions for trophies and cash prizes. Chili entries are made from scratch and prepared on site. The chili competition will take place in the center's parking lot, between Park Drive and Pine Street.
Categories include: Best Beanless, Anything Goes, Best Vegetarian, People's Choice and Best Corn Bread Accompaniment. Submissions will be judged on flavor, consistency, heat and appearance.
Salsa entries are made off-site and brought in on event day.
Public tasting of salsa entries will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tasting tickets are $2. Judging for the salsa contest begins at noon.
Tasting for the chili entries begins at 2 p.m. Tasting tickets are $3. Judging for the chili and cornbread contests begins at 3 p.m.
Results for all contests will be announced at 4 p.m. Prizes for will be awarded to the winner of each category including People's Choice.
The Chili Fest is open to all competitors. There's no entry deadline, but on the day of the event, the entry fee goes from $10 to $15 for the chili competition and from $5 to $10 for the salsa competition.
Proceeds go to the Wrightwood Chamber of Commerce.
Also that day will be the Eighth Annual Willys and Jeep event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Park Street.
Click here for more information, including entry forms.
The event includes chili, cornbread and salsa competitions for trophies and cash prizes. Chili entries are made from scratch and prepared on site. The chili competition will take place in the center's parking lot, between Park Drive and Pine Street.
Categories include: Best Beanless, Anything Goes, Best Vegetarian, People's Choice and Best Corn Bread Accompaniment. Submissions will be judged on flavor, consistency, heat and appearance.
Salsa entries are made off-site and brought in on event day.
Public tasting of salsa entries will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tasting tickets are $2. Judging for the salsa contest begins at noon.
Tasting for the chili entries begins at 2 p.m. Tasting tickets are $3. Judging for the chili and cornbread contests begins at 3 p.m.
Results for all contests will be announced at 4 p.m. Prizes for will be awarded to the winner of each category including People's Choice.
The Chili Fest is open to all competitors. There's no entry deadline, but on the day of the event, the entry fee goes from $10 to $15 for the chili competition and from $5 to $10 for the salsa competition.
Proceeds go to the Wrightwood Chamber of Commerce.
Also that day will be the Eighth Annual Willys and Jeep event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Park Street.
Click here for more information, including entry forms.
That's right.
Redlands' Hangar 24 Craft Brewery has finally begun bottling its Alt-Bier for purchase in your favorite store.
And if you want the opportunity to purchase the very first Alt-Bier 6-pack off the assembly line, head to the brewery, 1710 Sessums Drive, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday (August 28).
If you sample a pint of Alt-Bier during that time, you'll receive a raffle ticket which will be entered into a drawing.
At 1 p.m., they'll pick one raffle ticket to decide who will be able to purchase that inaugural 6-pack, which will be signed by the staff of Hangar 24.
Immediately afterward, sales will be opened up to all.
Click here to see artwork of the Alt-Bier 6-packs.
Here's video of the very first bottle of Alt-Bier rolling off the assembly line:
In other Hangar 24 news, a limited release of Orange Wheat 24-packs will go on sale September 1.
Also, they are now distributing in the San Bernardino Mountains. Follow the jump to see where you can currently buy Hangar 24 up there.
Redlands' Hangar 24 Craft Brewery has finally begun bottling its Alt-Bier for purchase in your favorite store.
And if you want the opportunity to purchase the very first Alt-Bier 6-pack off the assembly line, head to the brewery, 1710 Sessums Drive, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday (August 28).
If you sample a pint of Alt-Bier during that time, you'll receive a raffle ticket which will be entered into a drawing.
At 1 p.m., they'll pick one raffle ticket to decide who will be able to purchase that inaugural 6-pack, which will be signed by the staff of Hangar 24.
Immediately afterward, sales will be opened up to all.
Click here to see artwork of the Alt-Bier 6-packs.
Here's video of the very first bottle of Alt-Bier rolling off the assembly line:
In other Hangar 24 news, a limited release of Orange Wheat 24-packs will go on sale September 1.
Also, they are now distributing in the San Bernardino Mountains. Follow the jump to see where you can currently buy Hangar 24 up there.
Continue reading Presenting Hangar 24's Alt-Bier: The home game.
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