The mountain is starting to feel a lot like summer lately.
Longer evenings, packed weekends, more live music, more people out by the lake — and the event calendar keeps getting busier every week. Memorial Day weekend is here, and you can feel the momentum building across the mountain communities.
This week brings another strong mix of local events, markets, community gatherings, and warm weather worth taking advantage of.
Let’s get into it.

A mild and mostly dry pattern continues this week.

Thursday (May 21)
High: 68° | Low: 48°
Sunny with a light breeze

Friday (May 22)
High: 71° | Low: 50°
Warm and Clear.

Saturday (May 23)
High: 74° | Low: 52°
Excellent mountain weather heading into the holiday weekend.

Sunday (May 24)
High: 72° | Low: 51°
Mostly sunny with mild evening temps.

This is one of those weekends where patios, trails, and lake views are hard to beat.

Thursday – May 21

• Twin Peaks Farmers Market - 26012 CA-189, Twin Peaks, CA 92391
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Local produce, baked goods, and vendors.

Friday – May 22

• Lake Arrowhead Summer Concert Series - Lake Arrowhead Village 28200 CA-189, Lake Arrowhead, Ca 92352
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Summer Concert Series featuring Bob Seger Silver Tribute (Bob Seger Tribute)

Saturday – May 23

• 36th Annual ALA Fishing Derby - Lake Arrowhead
5:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Come see if you can reel in the big one at ALAs 36th annual fishing derby!

• Running Springs Farmers Market and Artisan Faire - 2645 Whispering Pines Drive, Running Springs Ca
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Running Springs Farmers Market and Artisan Faire is back for the season! Come enjoy local vendors, live music and more!

• Green Valley Artisan Studio Tour - Green Valley Lake
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Discover exclusive, handcrafted items created by the locals of Green Valley Lake

• Dogwood Fest - 28578 Willow Road, Lake Arrowhead, Ca 92352
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Come enjoy food, drinks, crafts and more!

• The Maltese Falcon - Tudor House 800 Arrowhead Villa Road, Lake Arrowhead, Ca 92352
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
The Maltese Falcon, adapted from the novel by Dashiell Hammett, is a fast-moving tale of intrigue, betrayal, and obsession. Join us at the Tudor House for a staged production that pulls you straight into the heart of classic film noir-where nothing is as it seems, and trust can be deadly.

Sunday – May 24

• Green Valley Artisan Studio Tour - Green Valley Lake (Event extends to Monday 5/25/26)
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Discover exclusive, handcrafted items created by the locals of Green Valley Lake.

• Rim of the World Farmers Market- 27400 Rim of the World Highway, Lake Arrowhead, Ca 92352
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Rim of the World Farmers Market is back for the season! Come enjoy local produce, baked goods, and vendors.

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The Grill at Antlers Inn — Twin Peaks
Sometimes the best mountain spots are the ones people casually recommend over and over again — and The Grill at Antlers Inn is one of those places.
Located in Twin Peaks, the restaurant has built a loyal local following thanks to its laid-back atmosphere, strong comfort food menu, and classic mountain lodge feel.
Known for:
• Burgers and comfort food
• Cozy mountain atmosphere
• Outdoor patio seating
• Friendly local vibe
• Great stop after hiking or lake days
It’s the kind of place that feels equally good for a casual lunch, dinner with family, or grabbing food after spending the day outside.
As the weather warms up heading into summer, spots like this really start to shine.

Caltrans Reminds Drivers to Prepare for Busy Memorial Day Weekend

With Memorial Day weekend here, Caltrans is reminding mountain travelers to prepare for heavier-than-normal traffic across SR-18, SR-330, and surrounding highways leading into the San Bernardino Mountains.

Officials are encouraging drivers to:
• Leave early when possible
• Expect delays during peak travel times
• Check road conditions before heading up
• Use caution in construction zones

Local businesses are also preparing for one of the first major tourism weekends of the summer season, especially around Lake Arrowhead, Crestline, and Big Bear.

For full mountain traffic updates, drivers can continue using Caltrans QuickMap throughout the weekend.

A few current opportunities around the mountain:

Rim of the World Unified School District
Substitute teachers, aides, and support staff. Explore opportunities here.

Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa
Hospitality and guest services roles available.

Mountain Community Hospital
Healthcare and administrative positions open.

If your business is hiring, reply and I’ll include it next week.

I’m continuing to open a limited number of Featured Partner spots for local businesses looking to reach a growing mountain audience.

This includes:
• Featured placement in the newsletter
• Dedicated business spotlight
• Facebook promotion
• Exposure to highly engaged local readers

If interested, just reply to this email and I’ll send over details.

If you enjoyed this, consider forwarding it to a neighbor or friend — it helps keep this growing and supports local businesses and events across the mountain.

And as always, if you’ve got events, news, or community updates, just hit reply.

See you up the hill,
Tim Hoh
Publisher, The Mountain Weekly