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Crestline’s Holidays in the Pines Success 

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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Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Spark of Love Toy Drive

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

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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A visit with Operation Provider

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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Announcing our newly elected Vice President

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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Demsgiving Success!

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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Mountain Bears Democratic Shop

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

Donation box art by: Kathleen G

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.

Prop 50 WE WON!

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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We have reached 1,000 followers!

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

Running Springs Farmers Market and Artisan Faire

“… 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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Fantastic October Meeting

Wow, what an amazing meeting!  Record breaking 46 in attendance.   Father Gary was very forthcoming and embraced the idea that love is the way.  He spoke about how the philosophy “The end justifies the means” in history and in the works of God “never ends well”.  Loving everyone and helping others is the true calling …

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Thank You Nancy!

In the Mountain Bear Club, her spirit shines bright,A beacon of kindness, a guiding light.With wisdom and warmth, she gives all she can,The heart of our circle, dear Nancy Manning. She registers voters with tireless grace,Believing each voice has a rightful place.A “goddess” of ballots, of justice, of choice,Lifting democracy with her steadfast voice. At …

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Voter Registration at Rim of the World High School

On September 30th, representatives of Mountain Bears Democratic Club interacted with Rim High School students in an effort to register and pre-register them to vote. Sixteen and seventeen year old students can pre-register to vote by submitting an application. On their eighteenth birthday they will be added to the voter rolls. Club members were able …

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Prop 50 Kickoff Party

On Oct 7th, hosted by Beverly at the Spade and Spatula, the Mountain Bears Democratic Club had a party featuring 4 very important “P’s”: Pizza, Post-carding, Prop 50, and Putz. Randy as the guest of honor shared his vision for improving Assembly District 34 and everyone rolled up their sleeves and wrote another 300 postcards! …

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Postcard Party

Mountain Bears Working Fun! Last night (9-29) several of us got together for postcard writing and phone banking. With the work came a mix of seriousness and hilarity, snacks and drinks. Rosemary taught me how to phonebank, something about which I’d been very nervous, and I received encouragement from everyone. Their warm support gave me …

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Fantastic September Meeting

Everyday we hear horrific unjust things happening around us. Our loved country, freedoms and rights are being stripped away. Power is consuming truth. Hate and greed is overtaking compassion and humanity.  Love, life and liberty is only as prescribed. What if I said there was a cure?  Would you do everything in your power to get it?  …

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Surfing Bears

In the past as I met people up here on the Mountain and the conversation trailed into politics…. at first I always got “I don’t do politics”. Over time it transitioned to people whispering and looking around before speaking and telling me they agreed with me…definitely closet democrats.   Well, this week I witnessed change. When I walked into …

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YES on Prop 50! HELP PASS PROP 50/THE ELECTION RIGGING RESPONSE

This is the fight of our time. They’re not just after votes—they’re after the rules of the game itself. California will fight fire with fire and make sure every voter’s voice counts. We have a whole tab on this website devoted to PROP 50: Click here: https://mountainbearsdemocrats.org/prop-50/ ● First time phone banking, email MountainBearDemSecretary@gmail.com to get …

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Thank you Spade & Spatula

Shout out to Spade & Spatula for allowing us a table at the Pride Brunch. Please help support businesses that care about the community. Check out FB video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1688463891866855 Address: 27214 CA-189 Ste. G, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352

Good Trouble

My kid cousins went to the town creek and found rocks spelling out TRUMP.  They took it upon themselves to fix it!  Love this!

MBDC Protest in Riverside!

Shout out to all of you out there fighting for our Democracy!

FIGHT BACK AGAINST CORPORATE MEDIA’S ATTEMPT TO SUCK UP TO TRUMP

You can make a difference!Because of Jimmy Kimmel’s mild critique of the MAGA response to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, ABC, a division of Disney, canceled his show indefinitely, but due to the massive backlash from consumers canceling subscriptions to Disney+ and Hulu (almost $4 billion in lost revenue, by some accounts), Kimmel was reinstated …

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Check out Alan’s new hat!

Be loud and proud. Wear your club shirts, flaunt your club buttons and fly your flags!  Be proud of your patriotism and passion for democracy. Below is Alan Heller modeling his new hat he just had made with MBDC on it!  The trend setter!