Lake Arrowhead News (California, United States)

An integral part of the Catalina Island community, Catalina Island Vacation Rentals celebrates 10 successful years in business with launch of a new, interactive website and updated, modern logo.

Catalina Island Vacation Rentals is offering specials and a sweepstakes to folks who attend the SUP (Stand Up Paddle-boarding) Festival September 30 through October 2, 2011.

• Colour My World Fri., August 12 at 6:30 p.m. • Venice, Sat., August 13 at 6:30 p.m.

• The Red Not Chili Peppers (Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Tribute) Fri., August 4 at 6:30 p.m. • Queen Nation (Queen Tribute), Sat., August 5 at 6:30 p.m.

• Young Dubliners (Celtic Rock & Rock) on Friday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m. • Trooper Thorn (Irish Rock Band) on Saturday, July 9 at 6:30 p.m. • The Fenians (Irish Band) on Sunday, July 10 at 6:30 pm.

• 80s’ Cover Spazmatics Saturday night—6:30-9 • Fireworks over Lake Arrowhead on Sunday night at 9 p.m. • 80s’ Cover M-80s Sunday from 6-9 p.m. • Blues, Rock & Swing Band, Big Papa & the TCB Monday from 1-4 p.m.

The Lake Arrowhead Free Summer Concert Series continues this weekend with a Police tribute band, Ghost in the Machine, which will perform on Friday at 6:30. Lights, which is a Journey tribute, will bring it on Saturday at 6:30.

The importance people place on wine corks is surprising. Most people save them, maybe because they want to mark a special occasion or remember a particularly tasty varietal. Whatever the reason, Epic Style has seized on the trend with the Cork Cage.

The Byrds Collective and Tombstone Shadow will perform in Lake Arrowhead Village this weekend. Both concerts are free to the public. Bring lawn chairs to set up on the green. The concerts will be held on Friday and Saturday nights at 6:30 p.m.

The FREE 2011 Lake Arrowhead Village Summer Concert Series continues this Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11 on Center Stage. This week's bands include tributes to Neil Young and U2.

Host David Wilson and listeners will enjoy an intimate conversation with Richard Sanford on this week's Grape Encounters Radio program. Sanford was one of the first to plant Pinot Noir on the Central Coast.

The FREE 2011 Lake Arrowhead Village Summer Concert Series continues this Friday, June 3 and Saturday June 4. Tickets are free. But tables can be reserved. This weekend's lineup includes Yard Sale and The Dave Matthews' Experience.

The public is invited to free Memorial Day weekend concerts Friday, May 27, Saturday, May 28, Sunday, May 29 and Monday, May 30 in the Lake Arrowhead Village. Featured bands include Dead Man's Party, The English Beat, Ambrosia, and Naked Eyes.

Epic Products is pleased to present Grape Encounters Radio, where fermented meets demented, a talk show dedicated to looking at the funny side of wine and wine lifestyles. As presenting sponsor, Epic is taking Grape Encounters to a wide audience.

Three tribute bands will perform this Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21 in Lake Arrowhead. The free concerts will begin at 6:30 p.m. both evenings. Featured bands Friday: Paperback Writer and Catch a Wave. Saturday: Elton--The Early Years.

Booksellers and other retailers now have access to the new animal journal for kids, "I Touched a…." The journal is a keepsake that doubles as an educational activity for children ages 4 to 8. Its companion website is www.newanimalfriends.com.

The new animal journal, "I Touched a…," is a keepsake that doubles as an educational activity for kids ages 4 to 8. Its companion website, www.newanimalfriends.com, introduces children to touch-friendly animals and safe ways to approach them.

It’s been years since a brand new baby gift idea came on the market and while parents memorialize baby hand and foot prints, “My Lil’ Angel Wings” turns a print of a baby’s bottom into angel wings suitable for framing and having on display.

Two Lake Arrowhead churches will host a two-day cross-denominational conference designed for young people in their teens and twenties on Nov. 11 & 13. Parents, youth and college leaders, as well as the young at heart, are also encouraged to attend.

Numerous local artisans and home-based business owners will host holiday boutique in Lake Arrowhead area, and will donate part of the proceeds to support the Women’s Ministries at Church of the Woods.

All Things Social Online, a social media marketing agency, launches today as two women, both highly successful in global marketing, combine forces to provide help for small businesses who want to make the most of all online opportunities.

Summer has arrived in Southern California and with it, the scorching temperatures that drive many to seek cooler alternatives for weekends and holidays. So raise your expectations—to 5000 feet—and visit Lake Arrowhead Village.

Things are looking rosy at this Alpine village tucked away in the San Bernardino Mountains as aggressive marketing and sales efforts have filled nearly all of the Village's vacancies.

Kathy Bowling, a local business owner and columnist, will be the featured speaker for the Palm Springs Hospitality Association luncheon on Thursday, July 15 at Spencer's on the Mountain. Bowling will discuss: Social Media, Marketing & Your Business.

Lake Arrowhead, California-based Church of the Woods is offering a free Vacation Bible School to children in and around the Lake Arrowhead and surrounding communities.

Announcement of CIP partnership between SplashCart and Doba. Opens the doors to SplashCart's new Distributor Marketplace aimed to allow shop owners to add thousands of products instantly.