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, and walking in the parade. Whether you can lend a hand behind the scenes or join us on the route, we'd love to have you be part of the fun.
Wear your Red, White, and Blue or Black Club shirts!
Meet at Holiday's house at 9:00 AM
Parade begins at 10:00 AM
The more, the merrier—so invite your family, friends, neighbors, and anyone who wants to celebrate community, democracy, and a great small-town tradition. We hope to see you there as we come together for a fun and meaningful Independence Day celebration!
Larry F., a fellow Mountain Bear, shared a bit of history about the Democratic Club’s presence at the local farmers market. Alongside Steve, Sabro, and Marquita who set up early at 8 am with club registration materials, flyers, and business cards to connect with the community.
Larry often brought his chihuahua, Mano, who quickly became a crowd favorite and drew people over to the booth. While many visitors to the market were tourists just passing through, the team still took every opportunity to share information about club meetings and engage folks in conversation.
Not every interaction was easy. Larry recalled one market night when Steve encountered hecklers, a reminder that the event, run by the Chamber of Commerce, tends to reflect a more conservative crowd. Still, that’s exactly why their presence mattered. As Larry noted, many people don’t see much on the mountain beyond that perspective, so showing up, being visible, and offering a different voice was an important part of the work.
Want to help keep this tradition going? We’re looking for volunteers to staff the booth, a friendly greeter and someone to help with setup/takedown on 6/27. It’s a great way to connect with the community and support our presence on the mountain.
PAST EVENTS
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 at Holiday's lovely home. We all made the choice to sit and listen to a host of singers ,actors and activists who shared their stories about how vital it is to stand up and announce how our First Amendment is being challenged and our rights to assembly and free speech are under attack. Choice to cower to this administration or show that there is power in numbers and we should always be on the side of what’s fair and right for a society.
We stand on the backs of those that fought to keep our democracy intact and we are eternally grateful for the sacrifices and choices they made. So I stand in the knowledge and strength that we all experienced on that marvelous "Rise Up, Sing Out" event on Sunday. A WISE CHOICE!
Rise Up! Sing Out!
- Protest Success
- Over 70 in attendance, new member outreach
- Local Paper came and asked questions
- Facebook Success
- We hit 120,968 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. Indivisible Joshua Tree
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 was a lot of laughter, love, fun and friendly smiling faces. The DJ had the place rockin’, (not really our music, but everyone else was enjoying it.) We found a place to sit outside, I got us a couple of drinks, talked to a few by the bar and we began people-watching.
I get a lot of enjoyment seeing people having a good time. We watched the youngins dance, flirt and feeling free to be themselves in a fun, safe environment. Holiday showed up and I didn’t recognize her in her costume. She was dressed as an elaborate gay witch. (I remember thinking to myself; she attends these things just to be able to come up with a new amazing costume.) JT and Alan were there and we talked about the party, water, some jokes and shared some constructive concerns about the party.
I believe it’s important that our club has a present at functions like this. It shows we stand with them politically, socially and want them to be able to feel comfortable being themselves. I support the gay community though I’m not sure I’m always correct in my titles. My Granddaughter recently announced her pronouns are he/they. Well, I guess I didn’t use the correct pronoun and my daughter, (her mother), asked if I was told about the new pronouns. My Granddaughter said yes, but that’s Grandpa, he doesn’t care about gender, he will always love me. (I can live with that.)
Just a note: A few years back I heard a young lady speaking to Nicole Wallace and the conversation was about Republicans claiming we are losing freedoms. I wish I knew her name to give credit as she said, “Democrats are the party who supports the freedom to be different”. I like it.
NO KINGS 3/28/2026
Crestline, California saw over 200 protesters take to the streets, raising “No Kings” signs and voicing their outrage at the current Republican leadership and Trump administration. Local groups, including the Resistance and the Mountain Bears Democratic Club, joined forces to bring the community together in a peaceful demonstration against what they describe as executive overreach.
Organizers estimate that more than 8 million people participated in over 3,300 “No Kings” protests across all 50 U.S. states on Saturday, March 28, 2026—potentially making it the largest single-day demonstration in U.S. history. The movement extended far beyond U.S. borders, with protests held in international cities such as Paris, London, Lisbon, Munich, and Rome—largely driven by American expats—as well as events in Canada and Mexico.
Looks like the people of the USA and the world have spoken! A clear wave of rejection to the far-right, authoritarian, and nationalistic political ideology characterized by a dictatorial leader, strict centralization of power, suppression of opposition, and aggressive nationalism.
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International Women's Day
Click HERE for Facebook 2026 Rally Video
Mardi Gras on the Mountain
The Mountain Bears danced the night away at the 4th Annual Mardi Gras on the Mountain on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the historic San Moritz Lodge.
Guests enjoyed a festive Mardi Gras–themed soirée featuring unique tastings from SoCal craft breweries and wineries, live music that kept the energy high, authentic New Orleans fare, and an array of pop-up vendors — all under the roof of the gorgeous San Moritz Lodge. The celebration brought community members together for an unforgettable evening of flavor, music, and mountain magic.
2025 What. A. Year.
