Cumbia y Crestline hosts a Halloween/Día de Muertos night Friday, Oct 30, 6–11 PM at Bizzyland (23954 Lake Dr., Crestline) — all ages, $10, cumbia/banda/salsa DJs, taco pop-up, and a $100 cash prize for the best Catrina/Catrín look (arrive before 8 PM).
Another Dia de Muertos event on the mountain: a themed paint night with Nikki at Sunsets on Monday, Nov 2 — reserve by texting 562-237-0189.
A request for a local plumber recommendation drew 35 comments from neighbors — one of the most-commented questions of the day.
Ballot drop boxes are open — Crestline and Running Springs libraries plus more locations countywide. If your ballot hasn't been received, check your registration. Register / check status · Drop box locations · Mountain voter guide. 20 comments and 36 reactions — strong local interest ahead of Nov 3.
Vote early: ballot boxes are open at the Crestline and Running Springs libraries, with county links to check registration and drop-box locations.
A neighbor asks whether there's a voter drop box in the area — the thread drew 14 comments pointing to local drop-off options.
A Crestline post warns parents after a 13-year-old was seen popping wheelies up and down Lake Drive, pointing to the recent death of a teen in Orange County while popping wheelies. The thread drew 36 reactions and 23 comments.
Free women's jiu jitsu class tonight, Tuesday, Oct 27, 6:30-7:30pm at Lake Arrowhead Jiu Jitsu, 28949 Hook Creek Rd, Cedar Glen. No experience necessary, bring a friend.
Get those costumes ready — the Bear Claw Saloon Annual Halloween Party is almost here, with a costume contest, tons of prizes, and drink specials.
Details confirmed: costume contest, giveaways, drink specials, and DJ Nod Noize.
Bear Claw Saloon is gearing up for a spooky Halloween weekend — another round of Halloween events at the Crestline spot.
A neighbor is looking for a few sandbags in the Crestline or Lake Arrowhead area ahead of the rain — replies welcome on the post.
Sandbag fill locations for the coming storms: County Fire and Cal Fire stations and county yards, including Crestline Station 25 (23407 Crest Forest Dr), Lake Arrowhead Station 92 (981 Hwy 173, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm), Running Springs Station 51, Green Valley Lake Station 95, Fawnskin Station 96, Angelus Oaks Station 98, Forest Falls Station 99, and the Running Springs Public Works Yard.
Halloween week around the mountain: Lake Arrowhead Village Halloween on Saturday, Oct 31, 3–6pm; Crestline Merchant Trick or Treat the same day, 2–5pm downtown and in Top Town (free); plus BIN 189 offers 25% off food for San Bernardino Mountains residents on Thursday (happy hour excluded).
The Arboretum just past SkyPark on Hwy 18 has its trail decorated for Halloween — worth a stop if you're heading toward Running Springs.
Crestline Elks hosts a Halloween Birthday Bash on Friday, Oct 30 — costume contest, raffle prizes, and classic rock from Jamco starting at 7:30pm, open to the public.
Big Bear Lake's haunted maze at Meadow Park runs Oct 29–30 — another Halloween option on the mountain this week.
Big Bear Lake adds another Halloween option: a trunk or treat at Meadow Park (swim beach) on Friday, Oct 30 at 5pm, plus the park district's Pirate maze.
A neighbor's question about when the Village is doing trick-or-treating — and what else is on for kids this week and weekend — drew 21 comments with local answers.
Twin Peaks gets wild this Thursday, Oct 29, 2pm–dusk: a live animal exhibit with snakes, spiders and scorpions at the Rim of the World Masonic Lodge, plus trick-or-treating ($5 per person, $10 per family).
Another Halloween option: a trunk or treat at Meadow Park's swim beach this Friday, starting at 5pm, with a Pirate maze from about 6pm.
Tonight, Friday Oct 30, Bizzyland in Crestline hosts an all-ages Halloween + Día de Muertos night, 6–11pm, $10 entry, with a $100 cash prize for the best Catrina/Catrín look (arrive before 8pm).
A first-hand review of the Wraith House off Hwy 18 gives it high marks: scare actors on point, decorations great, and a recommendation to check it out.
With storms possibly starting Saturday night, residents are discussing heading out for trick-or-treating earlier — around 4 or 5pm, before rain forecast from 7pm.
A newcomer to Lake Arrowhead asks where to take little kids trick-or-treating on the mountain, drawing replies from locals.
Final night tonight, Halloween: The Cat and the Canary at Tudor House Entertainment, doors 5:30pm, showtime 7:00pm, with El Jeffe's food truck on site.
Three bears — two brown-coated and one black — were spotted traveling together in Cedar Glen late last night, getting close to a home on Glen Avon Drive and breaking through animal locks on trash cans. Keep trash secured and pets indoors.
A second bear report: a large bear showed up on a resident's stairs around 1am on Bishorn Drive in Lake Arrowhead — keep animals indoors.
A mama bear first seen about a month ago with a disabled hind leg is looking great now, and her cub is packing on the pounds — 63 reactions.