About Lake Arrowhead's Sky Forest

Anyone who lives in Lake Arrowhead (the San Bernardino Mountains) has heard of our local Mountain Man, Mr. Putman "Putty" Henck. He was our mountain icon! Putty died this week at the age of 91.

...a few bits of information about Putty and his family:

• The Henck family were true pioneers to our mountains moving here in the early 1920's.
• They were responsible for building and managing Santa's Village in Sky Forest.
• Putty was a "Citizen of the Year of the Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber.
• His folks built the first school (there is one named after a Henck fam. member; Mary Putman Henck) & fire department
• First family to run water and electricity to our mountains.
• Our Lake Arrowhead Village Visitors Center is named in Putty's honor

If you'd like to attend his memorial service, it'll be held on January 23 at the Lake Arrowhead Resort. Contact Leslie McLellan for a time, which has yet to be announced. (909) 337-3715 or info@lakearrowhead.net

To read more about Putty Henck and his families importance to our local area, check out Rim of the Wolrd Historical Society

Heaps Peak Arboretum Native Plant Sale ~ Labor Day Weekend

This Labor Day Weekend, here in the San Bernardino Mountains, our HEAPS PEAK ARBORETUM will be having a NATIVE PLANT SALE. Don't miss this if you're into nature and love learning about flowers, scrubs and trees that are native to this area. Of course one of my favorites is the beautiful dogwood tree! (picture above compliments of Heaps Peak Arboredum)

When you stop at the The Heaps Peak Arboretum, you'll want to check out the Kiosk, which is the center to get information, not only for the Arboretum, but for our entire San Bernardino Mountain area. You'll find pictures that show (and explain) the flowering plants of the Arboretum.

The Kiosk is the only place where you can actually view the infamous western pine beetle, those nasty little insects that caused the pine tree die-off situation here in the mountains of Southern California.

Don't just stop by to purchase plants, though...go for a gentle hike on the Sequoia Trail, which has been redesigned and has been lengthened to about one mile and is accessible to the physically challenged. Since the "steps" have been removed it is easier for all visitors to walk, especially families with young children in strollers and the elderly.

MAP & DIRECTIONS

Other fun facts about the Arboretum:

• History
• Volunteering
• List of Plants
• Activities

MOUNTAIN FUN AND MORE

So much is going on this weekend, you won't want to miss it.  For instance, the Willow Woods Festival - today, August 15, and tomorrow.

I love the Willow Woods area in Sky Forest!!! There's a sewing shop, book store, eateries and so much more.

This event starts at 10:00AM and includes music local artists. 

Also today, from 4:00PM to 8:00PM they Mountain Arts Network with have their monthly series of featured artists. Wine & hors d'oeuvres.

(picture compliments of MOUNTAIN ARTS NETWORK )

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This weekend, the MOUNTAIN ARTS NETWORK will be having their monthly "featured" artist. Two of the artists are Jim Snow & Joe Devinny.

Jim's (the art to the left is Jim's) works mainly in watercolors and oils on canvas, focusing on local scenery in a plein-air style or simple still lifes. He has received a Bachelor of fine arts at Kansas University and studied with the Italian Renaissance art historian, Ed Eglinski.

Joe Devinny's (his artwork is to the right) paintings are done mainly in acrylics, on canvas, canvas board or panel. He also does stained glass. Joe's concern for the environment has played a large part in his choices. His has been inspired by Aborigine artwork while on his long stay in Australia, and by the wildlife he encountered on his visits to New Zealand, the Galapagos and the Amazon.

Many other artist will be in the gallery.

So "come up for air." It's beautiful!!!

Date: Feb. 21, 2009

Time: 4:00 - 8:00 PM

Location: 28561 State Highway 18, Sky Forest

EMAIL: INFO@MOUNTAINARTSNEWORK.ORG

PHONE: 909-337-1238

Send us an email! info@mountainartsnetwork.org

Call the Mountain Arts Gallery: 909-337-1238

Thanks to the Mountain Arts Gallery for letting me use the above pictures.

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