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Members, Steve McKeand, Milly Steele and Yolonda Lyons have graciously written the history of this award and the legacy of Glen Thompson.  Please visit the Scholarship web page found under the Join Us tab for their amazing write-ups. click HERE

Newly added to our website – Big Bear Dems newspaper articles and letters to the editor!  Wow their local paper does a great job representing everyone in the community. Pat Foley, author of the below article is a great activist and spokesperson for Human Rights and Democracy. Great Job Big Bear Dems! (If we make the paper please be sure …

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2025: What We Learned. 2026: How We Win.Looking back at 2025, it was a year of “Good Trouble.” It was a year of fighting for truth and learning from hard mistakes. It was, in many ways, a nightmare for the nation—but for us, it was the year we found our fellow warriors. The hard truth? …

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Santa and the MBDC have been busy this holiday season! Last Saturday, Santa—along with a few helpful elves—delivered your generous toy donations to the Fire Department. We were honored to collaborate with Fire Station 91 and their Spark of Love Toy Drive. After dropping off the donations, we had the opportunity to meet some of our …

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Vote for our tree!   Category: Best Business or Non-Profit Showcase Click HERE https://visitcrestline.org/holidays-in-the-pines-tree-voting-contest/ The beautiful blue tree that The Democratic Bears Club has displayed proudly at CFSCC In Leisure Shores lobby is getting lots of attention . It is entered as #14 in the Crestline Chamber of Commerce Contest and your  votes can “make it happen”. Be …

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Opening day of Holidays in the Pines was amazing.  Bears everywhere! Thank you Nancy and Corn for set-up and Bear duty.  What a great way to start off the Holiday season! We will be there again Saturdays 12/13 and 12/20 1-4pm 12/13 4:00 Group Picture with Santa and then 4:30 Mountain Bears Democratic Club along …

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There are so many people who made this food drive a huge success. From the volunteers who organized and delivered donations, to the small businesses that dedicated space for collecting them (@spadeandspatula and @crestline_antiques_n_more_ ). To @lakearrowheadlgbtq for hosting a trivia night, and to our congressional candidates (@tessaforca and @paulforca23 ) who stopped by to …

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Please note, the Mountain Bears Democratic Club has not endorsed any candidate yet. We welcome all candidates who wish to connect with our mountain community, and their appearances should not be interpreted as an endorsement. We’re working to take back our seat from multi-millionaire Congressman Jay Obernolte and bring real representation back to our community. Paul Chakalian is one …

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2025 has been the year of making new friendships.  Kind souls with lion hearts. Rosemary thank you so much for finding us and making our lives so much brighter.

Congratulations  Laura Bloomberg Laura joined the club in 2025 in search of a community of like-minded people who shared her enthusiasm for connection, service, and local engagement. From the start, she immersed herself in opportunities to contribute.  first by helping share news and information through social media, and soon after by supporting projects, events, and …

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The Mountain Bear Democratic Club Demsgiving Potluck was a wonderful success with 50+ in attendance! Santa made a surprise appearance and our MBDC Bear danced through the room spreading cheer. A huge thank-you to our Democratic candidates — @tessaforca, @claiborneforcongress, and @paulforca23 — for braving the weather to meet with our mountain residents. Great food, …

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Indigo Hoodie Bulk order on its way! Email MountainBearDemSecretary@gmail.com to reserve one.  We only have 10 extra. SHOP DIRECT: https://www.wearsthemountain.com/collections/demclubs

Big shout-out to Jessica from Crestline Antiques and More for stepping up to be a location for our Help Our Neighbors  food and can drive.   Members, if you want a drop-off location (need willing establishment) in your area please email us and together we can make it happen.

What a morning! Thank you to everyone who donated and a special thank you to Bev at @spadeandspatula for hosting our food drive and joining us in supporting our community this holiday season. As families, seniors, and veterans receive their CalFresh benefits, our food drive is helping fill the gaps and ensure everyone has what …

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Thank you Kathleen for lending your creativity and generous spirit to making the Operation Provider donation boxes. When I called for help, you didn’t hesitate — you simply said yes and brought your artistic touch and heart to the project. Your willingness to give your time and talent made such a difference, and I’m deeply grateful.

Texas thought it could steal congressional seats while we just sat back and watched. But California overwhelmingly voted yes on Prop 50 because fair 2026 midterm elections matter to all of us. Take a moment to celebrate, then get ready to keep fighting as 2026 is just around the corner Thank you to everyone who …

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Thank you for standing with us as we register voters, welcome new Democrats, and create space for open dialogue about the issues that shape our community. Let’s keep the momentum going! Share our posts!  Help us get the word out! Zuleyma V Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mountainbearsdems Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/mountainbeardems

“… Nestled in the scenic mountain town of Running Springs, this market blends fresh, local produce with unique handmade crafts. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a perfect spot to connect with vendors and fellow shoppers while exploring some truly special goods.”   We occupy the second space from the Whispering Springs entrance to …

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