Wrightwood News

Wrightwood Halloween

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 08:10:21 -0700

The annual Wrightwood Halloween Carnival, sponsored by the PTG, is planned for Oct. 30 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Wrightwood Elementary. The annual Safe Halloween Trick or Treat is planned for Oct. 31 in Wrightwood Village between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. The shops will be giving out free candy and treats.

Wrightwood Fall Festival

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 08:08:39 -0700

The Wrightwood Methodist Church is holding its Fall Festival from 11 a.m until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6. Homemade chili (vegetarians included!) with cornbread and all the fixings are included. Additionally, there will be home-baked treats, preserves and other delicious treats. 1543 Barbara Street, or call 760-249-3084.

Wrightwood Ice Cream Social

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 08:06:39 -0700

This Sunday, enjoy a free Ice Cream Social in the Wrightwood Community Center, courtesy of The Wrightwood Property Owners Association.
Hours are 1 to 3 p.m. Enjoy plenty of cookies and ice cream while being entertained by musician John Burcher. Everyone is welcome!

Jensen’s Authentic Pork Schnitzel

Thu, 7 Oct 2010 18:13:22 -0700

Celebrate Oktoberfest with this traditional German schnitzel recipe. Easy to make, this is delicious served with a side dish of spaetzel or noodles. Jensen's meat department will gladly prepare the pork cutlets so they are ready for your recipe!

RECIPE
Jensen’s Authentic Pork Schnitzel

4 pork cutlets for schnitzel
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
4 cups plain dried bread crumbs
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 sprig thyme
Lemon wedges

Put the flour in a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Whisk the eggs and milk in another shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Put the breadcrumbs in a third dish and again season with salt and pepper.

Lightly dredge each piece of pork in flour, then in the egg and finally into the breadcrumbs, pressing the bread crumbs onto the pork gently so they have a nice even coating.

Lay the breaded pork cutlets in a single layer on a plate lined with parchment and refrigerate, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes to allow the coating to dry out a little and adhere to the pork.

Heat oil and butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the thyme sprig and let it fry for about 1 minute to infuse the oil. Remove the thyme sprig and reserve. Gently lay the cutlets into the pan and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to paper towels to drain. Season with salt and transfer to a serving platter while still hot.

Garnish with lemon wedges and the fried thyme sprig before serving.

Serves 4.

— Jensen’s Finest Foods, Wrightwood

Little Shop of Horrors

Wed, 6 Oct 2010 09:06:51 -0700

Serrano High School's theater department is now selling tickets for its fall 2010 musical, Little Shop of Horrors, at the Performing Arts Center in Phelan. Show times are 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Oct. 14-16.
The charming performance, directed by Beverly Quinn with vocal arrangements by Tamara Cox, centers around a down-and-out Skid Row floral assistant who discovers a carnivorous plant with an eye toward world domination.
Tickets are $10, available at Serrano High School ASB office and The Stogie Fogey in Wrightwood. They'll also be on sale one hour before showtime at the Serrano Performing Arts Center.
The Performing Arts Center is located at 9292 Sheep Creek Rd, Phelan. Call (760) 868-3222 for details.

Pumpkin Bread

Tue, 5 Oct 2010 14:33:32 -0700

Every Fall, the Women’s Council of Our Lady of the Snows prepares this delicious pumpkin bread as their fundraiser. The council meets on the first Wednesday of each month.
I was told that this recipe comes from the monks at St. Andrew’s Abbey in Valyermo. It’s delicious! Members of the council will be selling their pumpkin bread after the noon masses this month.
Our Lady of the Snows is located at 975 Lark Road in Wrightwood. Call 760-868-4342 for more information.
RECIPE
St. Andrew’s Abbey Pumpkin Bread Recipe

4 ½ cups sugar
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
6 unbeaten eggs
2 ¼ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons nutmeg
3 teaspoons baking soda
3 cups pumpkin puree, or 2 (15 oz.) cans
5 cups all purpose flour
1 cup water

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.

2. Grease five small loaf pans with cooking spray or butter.

3. In a large mixer, cream the sugar and oil together. Next add the 6 eggs, one at a time, mixing. Finally, add the rest of the ingredients and stir until incorporated. Pour batter into the five small loaf pans.

1. Bake about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until top browns and cracks. Test with a toothpick for doneness. Cool on wire racks.

Optional: Add black walnuts and golden raisins to the mix if desired.

— VisitWrightwood.com

Wrightwood Star Party

Mon, 4 Oct 2010 14:37:52 -0700

The 13th Annual Tri-Community Star Party will be held in Wrightwood at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) church parking lot.
Free to the public, the event will offer an opportunity for families to view Jupiter, Uranus, Comet Hartley, the asteroid Hebe and many star clusters and nebulae. Several satellite passes will be pointed out to those in attendance, along with many of the familiar constellations and stars. Several bright satellites will also be visible, along with the asteroid Hebe. The moon will be especially well placed for extended viewing of its craters and mountains. Several telescopes will be available for use. Be sure to bring along warm clothing, binoculars and flashlights.
A special video of asteroid discoveries will be shown during the event. If it's heavily overcast or raining, the event will be canceled.
Park in the west parking lot as you enter, and walk around the back of the church to the viewing area where all the telescopes and slide show will be held. Access to restrooms will be available in the church itself, located just off the viewing area.
The event is sponsored by Jim and Karen Young of Wrightwood and the High Desert Astronomical Society.

Wrightwood Apples

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:23:35 -0700

It’s apple picking season in Wrightwood! Did you know that many of the apple trees found around the streets of Lark, Apple, Mountain View and Pine, are actually remnants of the Wright family’s original apple orchards? These apples happen to make a very delicious pie as well. Following is one of our favorite apple pie recipes.

RECIPE
Wrightwood Apple Pie
6 cups sliced apples
¾ cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 dash nutmeg
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons butter

CRUST
3 cups flour
1 ½ cups shortening
1 egg, beaten well
5 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon salt

1. Mix all ingredients together. Dot butter on top before putting top layer of crust on.   2. (Optional: Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.) Don’t forget to cut slits on crust before baking! Bake at 400 F for 50 minutes or until done.  3. Pie Crust: Cut shortening into flour thoroughly. Mix rest of the ingredients in. (Don’t mix too long or the dough might get too tough).

— VisitWrightwood.com

Team Mountain High

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:28:08 -0700

Mountain HIgh Ski Resort, along with Team Mountain High and The Southern California Ski Education Foundation will hold their annual signup meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. on October 3. The meeting will be held at Mountain High East in the Base Lodge. Whether you want to be a ripper in the park, or a carver in the course, there is a program for you. All types of training programs are offered, from the novice competitor to experts. For more information, go to www.teammountainhigh.com