By Michael P. Neufeld

Help restore Arrowhead Ridge — the last remaining open space in the center of Lake Arrowhead — by buying a bowl of chili. on July 19. (Photo by ROTWNEWS.com)

Lake Arrowhead, CA – Buy a bowl of chili during the Saturday, July 19, Arrowhead Ridge Chili Cook-Off and you can help restore the ridge! You get to keep the bowl and are helping at the same time. The event begins at 12 noon and is expected to last until 5 p.m. at 201 Grass Valley Road in Lake Arrowhead.

The Chili Cook-Off contenders represent the Hungry Bear Snack Shack, Lake Arrowhead Sports Bar and K & S Entertainment.

Ceramicist Cynthia Young will offer a special presentation by Neil Kennedy Ceramics and there will be live music by the Something Jazzy Band.

Plus there will be unique finds offered by local merchants, ATV/quad tours, and more.

ARROWHEAD RIDGE

Arrowhead Ridge, an 80-acre site was secured by the San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust in April 2011, with a vision to return the site to the public after the planned Eagle Ridge development project went into foreclosure.

The project at Arrowhead Ridge  will restore natural slopes and streams, fill in retention basins, screen retaining walls and remove debris and convert paved roads to walking trails.