Holly Galligan

Rebuilding Together Seeks House Captains

By Michael P. Neufeld
Thursday, February 14, 2008

Lake Arrowhead, CA - Rebuilding Together volunteers will gather on April 26 to work on six houses and a non-profit organization's building directed by local contractors who serve as house captains.

Rebuilding Together with Christmas In April has depended on contractors for many years to direct operations on over 100 homes from Green Valley Lake and Running Springs to Lake Arrowhead and Crestline. And everything takes place on the last Saturday of April each year.

"We're looking for at least four additional house captains," Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities President Wayne Palmer (Palmer's Construction), "they're the lead volunteers who direct operations at each of the houses on Rebuilding Day fixing up houses for a day and fixing up people's lives for a lifetime."

Palmer explained house captains would direct the operations of about 125 tradesmen and 250-300 non-trade volunteers. Each captain is assigned a volunteer coordinator to help assign people to specific jobs and help recruit additional skilled volunteers.

"Rebuilding Together really brings the community together," Palmer continued, "and the house captains really quickly find that Rebuilding Day isn't just another day of work. The look on the faces of the homeowners when a project is completed," Palmer continued, "is just one of the rewards they receive.

"Rebuilding Day also offers contractors a special day where they're not in competition with each other but provide the leadership necessary to help less fortunate individuals refurbish their homes," he added. "It's very gratifying."

Palmer emphasized that one of the main reasons contractors get involved as house captains is because "they're helping people who are their neighbors.

"We had 20 requests for assistance this year," Palmer stated, "but unfortunately some of the applicants didn't qualify and securing enough house captains also limits the number of homeowners we can assist each year on Rebuilding Day. It's a wonderful opportunity for contractors to give something back to the community and we're hopeful they'll once again step up to the plate and volunteer.

"Each year the contractors come through for us," Palmer concluded. "I'm so thankful for the generosity and great sacrifice they make so we can help low-income, elderly and disabled homeowners live in warmth, safety and independence."

Rebuilding Together, established in 1988, is a national nonprofit with a network of nearly 250 affiliates across the United States. Rebuilding Together's mission is to preserve affordable housing by bringing volunteers and communities together to rehabilitate the homes of low-income homeowners.

I have worked with Christmas in April, now Rebuilding Together, for the past two years and love it! Our whole family looks forward to this great opportunity every year! It is extremely rewarding and so much fun! If you'd like more information about how to volunteer for this event, give me a call! ~Holly Galligan

In 2007, 91,000 homes were repaired nationwide by 270,000 volunteers in 1,800 communities including Crestline, Twin Peaks, Running Springs and Lake Arrowhead.

Contractors interested in serving as Rebuilding Day 2008 house captains on April 26 should contact the Rebuilding Together office at 909-336-3910.

My company is always #1, we have over 50% of all of Lake Arrowhead's listings. I am one of Coldwell Banker's top agents. I want to help you find your dream home. Put my Professional Service with a Personal Touch to work for you! ~ Holly Galligan

http://www.thearrowheadlife.com/

(909) 336-7937

"CALVARY CHAPEL OF LAKE ARROWHEAD "To Know Christ & Make Him Known" Worship: Sun. 8:30, 11:00, Wed. 6:30 p.m. Nursery, Children's & Youth Programs Men's and Women's Studies Thursday 7:00 p.m. Other studies available throughout the week 101 Grandview, Twin Peaks, 337-2468 (across from Grandview Elementary School) Tom Balli, Senior Pastor

· Geoff Crosson, Youth, Tamara Porter, Children • Jay Joiner, Prayer • Frank Plummer, Principal/Pastor of Education www.calvarychapellakearrowhead.com

CELEBRATION CENTRE' Pastor, Chuck Cuccia 565 Forest Shade Drive, Crestline Tuesday Intercession 6:15 p.m. Wednesday Cell Group 6:30 p.m. Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Children's Church, Sunday 11:00 a.m. 0 -12 yrs. (909) 338-7521

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH, CRESTLINE Lake and Fern Drive, Crestline Church Service and Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Meeting 7:00 p.m. Reading Room 10:00 a.m. to Noon, Saturday 338-1959

CHURCH OF THE WOODS 1410 Calgary Drive, Lake Arrowhead Sunday Worship Services at 7:45 a.m.

· 9:30 a.m. • 11:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Children's Church & Youth 11:30 a.m. Wed. Night Dinner 5:30 p.m. • Bible Study 6:30 p.m. All Ages Rod Akins, Senior Pastor (909) 337-5483 www.churchofthewoods.org

COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH OF LAKE ARROWHEAD Worship Services 9:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Sonday School for Age 3-6th Grade 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Family Dinner @ 5:15pm; Awana @ 6:15pm Senior Pastor

· Mack Braden Associate Pastor • Darren Cote 1103 North State Highway 173 • (909) 337-8400

CRESTLINE COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 23594 Lake Drive

· (909) 338-3304 Sunday Worship & ChildrenÕs Church 9:30 a.m. Rev. Tom Duggan, Interim Pastor Crestline Presbyterian Preschool (909) 338-0335

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CRESTLINE Springwater Road & Springy Path

· 338-1918 Sunday Morning Worship 10:15 a.m. TRANSITIONAL PASTOR Ð PAUL BARNES www.crestlinefbc.com

LAKE ARROWHEAD COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Pastor: Bill Stanley "Blended" Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Church School (age 4-6th grade) and Nursery Care "Sunday Morning Live" - Study for Adults at 11:15 a.m. 351 South State Hwy. 173 (above fire station #91) E-mail: lacpc@earthlink.net website: www.cpcla.net

· 336-1502

LAKE GREGORY COMMUNITY CHURCH "Home of the Mountain Top Experience" 460 Pine, off Dart Canyon Road

· 338-2813 Friday Night Worship 6:00 p.m. Sunday Worship Service 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

MOUNT CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH and PRESCHOOL Pastor Randy Buecheler SERVICE TIMES: Worship Services 8:00am ( Informal) Contemporary 9:30 a.m.

· Traditional 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. • Children's Church 11:00 a.m. Midweek Manna every Wednesday with dinner at 5:15 p.m. Children's Programs, Adult Bible Study, Jr. High Youth Group and much more! Mt. Calvary Preschool (909) 337-7750 Located behind Rim of the World High School (off Hwy. 18), Crest Park (909) 337-1412 • www.mclutheranchurch.com

MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN LIFE CHURCH Corner of Lake Dr. and Hwy. 138, Crestline Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m Wednesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Reverend Barbara Shelton (909) 338-3213

MOUNTAIN REFORMED CHURCH Sundays at Crestline Adventist Church

· 22972 Waters Drive Worship 10:30 p.m. • Sunday School 1:15 p.m. London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 Listen to MP3 Sermons on our Website Pastor Dan Urroz • (909) 533-9714 • www.mountainreformed.com

NEW WINE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pastor William Tell

· (909) 338-6077 Meeting at V.O.E. Elementary School Auditorium 22836 Fir Lane, Crestline • Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH Daily Mass 8:00 a.m. Sunday Masses 9:00, 11:00 a.m. & 6 p.m. Saturday Masses 6:00 p.m. (English) 7:30 p.m. (Spanish) Catholic T.V. shown on local Channel 3 Sunday 12:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.

· Mon. 6 p.m. 337-2333 Website: mountaincatholic.org

ST. FRANCES CABRINI CATHOLIC CHURCH 23079 Crest Forest Dr., Crestline Masses: Saturday 5:30 p.m.

· Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Daily Mass: Tuesday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. Confession: Every Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Pregnancy Help Line 338-8453 338-2303

ST. RICHARDÕS EPISCOPAL CHURCH Just East of Kuffel Canyon at 28708 Hwy. 18 in Skyforest Sunday: Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. (Music) Sunday School Program: Three Divisions starting at 10:00 a.m. Priest in Charge: The Rev. Robert Moon

· (909) 337-3889

SHILOH MESSIANIC CONGREGATION Sunday Service 10:00 - Friday Night 7:00 170 S. Dart Canyon Road, Crestline Pastors Bruce and Kathleen Dowell, 338-4846

TWIN PEAKS COMMUNITY CHURCH Traditional Worship Service Sunday 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service Sunday 6:00 p.m. Youth Group Meets Sunday 6:00 p.m. Highway 189

· Pastor Mike Whisner • 337-3011

WOODLANDS COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH Sunday Worship • Children & Youth 9:30 a.m. Pacific Pines Camp - 22715 Forest Dr. VOE Waters Dr., south on Tetley, left on Hunt Ln. woodlandschurch@verizon.net (909) 338-5186 "

(Information from http://www.mountain-news.com/)

There is also an Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, March 23, 2008. I will post further information later this week.

My company is always #1, we have over 50% of all of Lake Arrowhead's listings. I am one of Coldwell Banker's top agents. I want to help you find your dream home. Put my Professional Service with a Personal Touch to work for you! ~ Holly Galligan

http://www.thearrowheadlife.com/

(909) 336-7937

Bathing-suit season is coming!

Lake Arrowhead offers a lot of options in Health Clubs and Gyms. I will attach information and would love to hear your feedback about which you prefer. Let's all get healthy!

Lake Arrowhead Pilates Center

- www.lakearrowheadrealestate.us - (909) 336-9900

Club

- (909) 337-7071

Curves

- www.curves.com - (909) 336-0111

Lake Arrowhead Country Club

- (909) 337-2441

Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa

- (909) 336-1511

The Weight Room

- (909) 337-6574

If you know of a health club I didn't mention, please let me know! I want to give locals every opportunity to find the health club that best suits them. I have personally tried the Lake Arrowhead Resort's Village Bay Club and enjoyed the atmosphere there. I also have tried The Club for many years and feel very comfortable there. I have toured The Weight Room, but would love your comments on it!

My company is always #1, we have over 50% of all of Lake Arrowhead's listings. I am one of Coldwell Banker's top agents. I want to help you find your dream home. Put my Professional Service with a Personal Touch to work for you! ~ Holly Galligan

http://www.thearrowheadlife.com/

(909) 336-7937

There is always something great going on at Lake Arrowhead Village. I know this year is going to be the best yet! I talked with the manager of the village yesterday, Kirk Coult. Kirk said he couldn't be more excited about the Summer Concert Series. The Village has booked all of usual favorite bands and many new ones. With the lake nearing full, and new shops coming in, every weekend will have something to do and see. Check out my blog on the Summer concert series and check out www.lakearrowheadvillage.com for their updated calendar of events.

My company is always #1, we have over 50% of all of Lake Arrowhead's listings. I am one of Coldwell Banker's top agents. I want to help you find your dream home. Put my Professional Service with a Personal Touch to work for you! ~ Holly Galligan

www.thearrowheadlife.com

(909) 336-7937

I took this picture in the midst of a great snow a few weeks ago! It was a lot of fun.

Weekly Lake Level

Last Year's Reading - 5103.23

Thursday, March 6 - 5105.60

Friday, February 29 - 5105.37

Saturday, March 1 - No Reading

Sunday, March 2 - No Reading

Monday, March 3 - 5105.49

Tuesday, March 4 - 5105.53

Wednesday, March 5 - No Reading

The water temperature is 43.7 degrees.

We've had a great amount of moisture this winter and the lake is almost full! It is very cold, but will be looking great come summer! I was at Tavern Bay today and the water is really flowing. We are so excited. With the temperature at 43, though, it'll be awhile before I take a swim.

Lake Arrowhead Statistics

Length of Lake - 2.2 Miles

Length of Shoreline - 14 Miles

Deepest Point - 185 Feet

Full Lake Level - 5106.70 ft (elevation from sea level)

My company is always #1, we have over 50% of all of Lake Arrowhead's listings. I am one of Coldwell Banker's top agents. I want to help you find your dream home. Put my Professional Service with a Personal Touch to work for you! ~ Holly Galligan

http://www.thearrowheadlife.com/

(909) 336-7937