September 22, 2026 Measure Q: Investing in the Hospital Our Mountain Community Can’t Afford to Lose With ballots for the November 3, 2026, election scheduled to be mailed beginning October 5, Residents for Measure Q is sharing information about why the Hospital District moved forward with Measure Q and how the proposed financing plan was …
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Sep 23 2026
VOTE Early Rally October 17th
Vote Early Rally 10/17 11am-1pm 24089 Lake Gregory Dr Crestline CA We decide who represents us. We decide what comes next. For more than a year, millions of people have come together to reject the idea that power belongs to kings, billionaires, or politicians who believe they are above the people and the law. Now, …
Sep 23 2026
We WON Celebration!
YOU’RE INVITED! You and your friends are invited to join us as we celebrate our perseverance, our passion, and the friendships we’ve built along the way. Where: Bizzyland, located at 23594 Lake Drive, Crestline, CA 92325When: November 1st from 5:00pm to 8:00pmComedy begins at 6:00pm RSVP: MountainBearDems@gmail.com $10+ donation at doorComedy Show | Cash bar …
Sep 22 2026
Meet Yolanda: More Than Just Our Club Donkey!
Mtn Bear of the MonthMeet Yolanda: More Than Just Our Club Donkey!You may recognize Yolanda, our beloved Club Donkey Mascot, but there is so much more to this wonderful woman than just a little donkey “yee-haw!” Yolanda joined the club in 2017 after moving up to the mountains. Like many of us, she quickly realized …
Aug 28 2026
MBDC Sept Meeting: Mary Lunetta, Sierra Club’s Chief California Conservation Strategist…… Presentation title: San Bernardino National Forest, the challenges it faces, and how local conservation efforts connect to the broader national policy landscape.
September High-Impact MeetingSeptember 22, 2026 Protecting Our Public Lands We began the evening with a presentation from Mary Lunetta of the Sierra Club. Mary started by sharing a brief history of the Sierra Club and its founders before discussing several current threats facing our national parks, monuments, forests, and public lands. She began with the …
Aug 27 2026
Honoring Allyship, Laurie Carleton and the Rise of Christian Nationalism in America
Trigger warning- some words used in the following talk may be sensitive to some individuals. This talk contains themes of grief, war, genocide, violence, murder, self harm and death. Sensitive individuals have the option to leave at this time or any time during the talk, no questions asked and no judgement. You also have the …
Aug 25 2026
SAVE OUR Mountain Community Hospital
Betrayed A quick update on the bond measure: The Mountains Community Hospital District Board has voted to place the bond measure we discussed on the November 3 ballot. As a reminder, the measure would help repay the $48.5 million USDA loan supporting our $72 million hospital expansion and modernization project. As we discussed, we had a …
Aug 21 2026
Dem Bear of the Month: Beverly Eskew
Dem Bear of the Month: Beverly Eskew For this month’s Member Spotlight, we’re getting to know Beverly—a mountain resident, business owner, community builder, and advocate for creating a more connected and inclusive community. Beverly came to the mountains after years of living and working in Riverside. She was looking for a better quality of life, …
Aug 08 2026
Lake Arrowhead PRIDE
Click HERE The Mountain Bears Democratic Club was honored to participate in the Lake Arrowhead Pride Parade, alongside the Mayor of Big Bear and our California Assembly candidate, celebrating love, equality, and community! Our theme was “The Love Is Love Boat” — and what a crew we had! JT — our fabulous singerDiana — our …
Aug 06 2026
MAC Meeting Success- “If feeding people (SNAP) is Fraud, Waste and Abuse…what are fireworks!? “
MAC Meeting Success- “If feeding people (SNAP) is Fraud, Waste and Abuse…what are fireworks!? “ The Combined Crest Forest Municipal Advisory Council meeting on Tuesday, August 4, ran nearly three hours — a genuine feat of endurance for anyone acquainted with the folding chairs at the venue. About 20 members of the MBDC turned out …
Jul 21 2026
Thank you, Larry, for your decades of public service
Thank you, Larry, for your decades of public service If you’ve attended a demonstration, staffed a booth, or volunteered at a recent club event, chances are you’ve met Larry Fehrenbach. In the past year especially, Larry has become one of our most dependable volunteers, always ready to lend a hand wherever it’s needed. For Larry, serving …
Jul 07 2026
8/4 Crestline MAC Meeting
Jul 05 2026
Crestline Parade 7/4/2026
Click HERE for Facebook Stars, stripes, and a ballot box, let’s do this! Joining us today is a local candidate running in the November election, Alex Vara, candidate for County Superintendent of Schools. Be sure to give them a wave as they pass by! Today we celebrate one of our greatest superpowers, the power to …
Jul 05 2026
Crestline Festival Club Booth
Jun 24 2026
Alex Vara, candidate for County Superintendent of Schools joins Mountain Bears Democratic Club
Crestline 4th July Parade and Booth! Join Us for Crestline’s 4th of July Parade! Bring your family and friends and celebrate the freedom to vote as we march together through Crestline on July 4th! We’re looking for volunteers to help with decorating, setting up our club booth and walking in the parade. Whether you can …
Jun 18 2026
NO KINGS PROTEST- Crestline 6/14/2026
Rise Up! Sing Out! Protest Success Over 70 in attendance, new member outreach Local Paper came and asked questions Facebook Success We hit 120,768 views in the last 28 days, 1734 followers Drunk Maga agitator FB Live went viral over 80 views! NBC asked to use our footage Other clubs reached out to join us. …
Jun 15 2026
Rise Up! Sing Out! Watch Party
Rise Up! Sing Out! Watch Party Success Click HERE Member Thoughts By: Mila If any of you were lucky enough to watch the movie “ Sliding Doors” you know the impact of making choices in our lives. Yesterday, I made the choice, along with a dozen or more club members to attend a WATCH PARTY …
Jun 15 2026
Mountain Bears Support Pride
Mountain Dem Bears Support PRIDE by Terry Masl, Proud member of the Mountain Bears I saw the Pride Party flier in a Mountain Bears text blast so Diana and I decided to attend. We made it to the Bear Claw and the place was pretty crowded. As with every LBGTQ event I’ve ever attended, there …
Jun 06 2026
Thankyou Lauren
Thank you, Lauren, for all of your hard work and dedication to the club. Your help taking on membership duties and working on the data has been a tremendous support to our team. You consistently show up with a smile and a willingness to jump in wherever needed. Your enthusiasm, reliability, and dedication are truly …
Jun 03 2026
Mountain Bears were there!
May 25 2026
Rim High School Voter Registration
Rim High School Voter Registration On Tuesday, May 12, club members Larry F., Yolanda L., Mark K., and Nancy M. spent the morning at Rim High School answering questions and distributing voter registration applications. “We were stationed in the library. During lunch and nutrition break, students were able to meet with us. It was a …
May 20 2026
2026 Glen Thompson Award
Glen Thompson Award On May 19, the MBDC attended the 2026 Rim of the World High School Scholarship Ceremony. We were honored to present Alejandro Barrios with the Glen Thompson Award of $500. Alejandro is an amazing young man who has worked hard for our community — and he actually had the opportunity to meet …
Apr 30 2026
Putz for CA Assembly needs your support!
Randall Putz – CA Assembly District 34 Vote YES We were honored to have Randall Putz join us at our recent meeting, where he shared insights from his campaign and discussed his path forward. Thank you to everyone who took postcards and signs to help spread the word—your support makes a real difference. https://www.putzforassembly.com/ …

