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Would you like a Dumpster Day next Saturday?

Cecelia is living the dream helping folks load these 40 yard dumpsters! She has a question for you Palomar folks. Do you have stuff to help fill a Dumpster Day Next Saturday, November 14th? The way it works is you fill your pick-up or trailer, take it Robert Carlyle’s property. It is the first driveway on your right on Bailey Meadow Road. Two loads per household or until full. It opens at 8 am on Saturday Dumpster Days. Donations welcomed.
Please call or text Cecelia if you have more debris/refuse to put in the 40-yd roll-off so I’ll know if it’s worth ordering one. They are over $1100.00 now so she won’t spend the Fire Safe Council grant money if there’s not enough interest.
Thank you, Cecelia
760-594-4688
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Merry Mountain Christmas Gathering – Save the Date!

It’s not even Thanksgiving yet but we already have another fun date to slip into your calendar. Plan ahead for our Annual Christmas Caroling Potluck with Bruce and Rita!
Everyone is invited Saturday, Decembeer 19th at 5:00 until it’s a Silent Night…. Bring a favoite dish to share, we’ll have the paper goods and beverages. We’ll be sitting fire-side at the Community Center next to our Fire Department, Station 79.
See a peek of the delightful Christmas evening last year: Many thanks to Bruce and Rita

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Happy Fall 2026

This beautiful bird was posing right before sunset on our Missouri Family’s Farm this past week. Brandon took the photo and promises this was not AI! (If it was, that guy might have had all his feathers!) When they lived on Palomar, there was a very active Kids Club and everyone would dress up. We’d take them ’round the mountain on pre-planned stops – so fun! I’m wondering if anyone can guess what was waiting for them at the Observatory? This is an easy one … Mars Bars and Milky Ways, of course!
Be safe out there tonight and if anyone scores an extra Almond Joy I’d be glad to take it off your hands!
Enjoy and Happy Fall!
Bonnie and Don for all the Phelps Clan
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Would you like to ‘Serve’ at the Camp on Saturday?

What skills do you have that you’d like to use to help out at the camp this Saturday? They usually host several hundred people there each weekend so there are many opportunities you could give of your time and talents to really make an impact.
Would you like to rake these beautiful fall leaves? Do you like to paint? There is always maintenance. What about cleaning? Clean in the kitchen, meeting rooms, dorms or tidy up the lodge? Would you like to put your boots on and make a difference in the horse barn? Or, there is lots of tree work to be done after these storms. Do you have a chain saw, tractor or equipment to help in that way? If this Saturday doesn’t work for you, Palomar’s amazing camp is open year-round and volunteers are always welcomed.
Click for Saturday’s schedule. Registration includes a fun time in the afternoon, too!
We’re promised a lovely sunny day! Bring a friend along and make it a great time!
PS Many of you might not have ever even been to the camp! 320 acres, on the west side of the State Park.
Apple Festival 2026
Apple pressing fun and lots more at the Festival yesterday! Thanks to all who made the day another great Mountain memory!









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Apple Festival Tomorrow!!!

Read all about it at Apple Festival News It’s windy up here and chilly! Might appreciate a warm jacket.
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Free Sandbags and Sand at Palomar Fire Department

| Would sandbags give some peace of mind with the promise of this upcoming storm? I just spoke with our Palomar Mountain Fire Department. They have free sand and bags for you. Just pull in and they said they will help you out. The bags are empty and need to be filled. Might want to take a shovel. Bonnie Phelps, Realtor – listing and showing property on Storm Watch! |
| Free sandbag info from: San Diego County District 5 Supervisor Jim Desmond · 1600 Pacific Highway, #335, San Diego, CA 92101, United States You can also keep up with San Diego County District 5 Supervisor Jim Desmond on Twitter or Facebook. |
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Look what just arrived!

Pascal set up a very inviting display at the General Store for the new order of shirts.
$15.00 for shirts and $20.00 for the hats – tax included.
Next week there are two events that would be great for showing up in yellow!
Stay tuned for the details!
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Explore your Forest and Build your Dream!

Slip away to an incredibly private ten acres of adventure with views to all the islands. Gated, easy access. Building pad is ready for you. Come up and explore. Plan your dream escape on Palomar Mountain. Click for more photos and details.
Bonnie Phelps, Realtor
760-533-1742
So much happening in Real Estate!!!

Palomar friends sold their cabin a few years ago. Recently the mountain was calling and they just had to join us again. They have been working on having their Valley Center home ready for inside photos but the word got out. The listing went up, buyers slipped in and escrow opened today! It is contingent on the buyers selling their home so we are available for showings and back-up offers, just in case. Click to see why this is the absolute best home at “The Porches”.
We have quite a few new Palomar Mountain listings headed your way that don’t have buyers – yet – so stay tuned!
Bonnie Phelps, Realtor-on-the-run!
760-533-1742
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