B’Nai Big Bear Hanukkah Celebration
December 8, 2009 by Tessa Putz
Filed under Big Bear Events
Congregation B’nai Big Bear presents the celebration of the first night of Hanukkah, also known as the Jewish Festival of Lights, in the historic cabin at Miller Park on Chickasaw Lane in Fawnskin. A donation of $10 per couple is recommended, as event includes potluck dinner, dreideling, latke tasting and contest. For more info, or specifics on gift exchange, call 909/866-9556.
Methodist Church Christmas Program
December 8, 2009 by Tessa Putz
Filed under Big Bear Events
The United Methodist Church, located at the corner of Holden Avenue and North Shore Drive in Big Bear City, presents their special Christmas program titled “Jesus, There’s Something About that Name,” in addition to the Kyrie Choir. Admission to the service is free, and all are welcome. For more info call the UMC office at 909/585-4089.
American Legion’s Children’s Holiday Party
November 27, 2009 by Tessa Putz
Filed under Big Bear Events
The Big Bear Lake American Legion Post 584 and Auxiliary hosts their annual Children’s Holiday Party at the Big Bear Convention Center on the corner of Big Bear Boulevard and Division Drive, at the east end of Big Bear Lake. All children of the Big Bear Valley ages 2-12 are invited and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The party will include music and hot dogs, as well as Santa arriving on a fire truck with gifts. Admission to the party is free. For more info call 909/866-4845.
Fairy & Fantasy Fashion Show and Tea
November 27, 2009 by Tessa Putz
Filed under Big Bear Events
The Big Bear Valley Renaissance Society presents the Fairy & Fantasy Fashion Show and Tea at the Vintage Restaurant off Big Bear Boulevard in Big Bear Lake. A full tea will be served while Victorian Designs by Lily and Lady BlackRose show their fairy fashions. General admission is $20 and VIP seating is $25. For more info or for tickets, please call 909/237-0448.
Soroptimists’ Dinner and Auction
November 27, 2009 by Tessa Putz
Filed under Big Bear Events
The Soroptimists International of Big Bear Valley present their 27th annual Winter Wonderland Dinner and Auction at Northwoods Resort on Village Drive. Tickets are $45 per person with a table of ten for $450. For more info, please contact Theresa Reagan-Blood at 909/866-4777.
Free Bowling with Santa Claus
November 23, 2009 by Tessa Putz
Filed under Big Bear Events
The Bowling Barn, located on Bonanza Trail off Lakeview Drive (in Big Bear Lake) hosts bowling with Santa Claus! Children invited to bowl one free game with Santa; the Bowling Barn will also provide free shoe rental. Children ages 4-10 need to be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required by calling the Bowling Barn at 909/878-2695.
Big Bear Loves Chocolate
November 23, 2009 by Tessa Putz
Filed under Big Bear Events
The Big Bear Discovery Center hosts the kick-off to the 5th annual Big Bear Loves Chocolate festival; the kick-off event (at the DC on Big Bear Lake’s North Shore) will include a chocolate fountain, raffles, and more. For more info on the festival, visit bigbearlakevba.com.
Big Bear City Christmas Tree Lighting
November 23, 2009 by Tessa Putz
Filed under Big Bear Events
The Big Bear City Fire Department hosts the East Valley’s 16th annual tree lighting ceremony, to include a visit from Santa Claus. Familes are asked to bring a plate of cookies to share. For more info, please call the BBC Fire Department at 909/585-2362.
BBHS Winter Concert
November 23, 2009 by Tessa Putz
Filed under Big Bear Events
The Big Bear High School Performing Arts Department presents their Winter Concert at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center. Concert will include performances by the Concert Band, Concert Choir, Jazz Band, and selected soloists. Admission is $4 for students and seniors, $5 for adults/general admission, with proceeds going to the BBHS Performing Arts Club.
Warren Miller’s “Dynasty” at the PAC
November 23, 2009 by Tessa Putz
Filed under Big Bear Events
The Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center screens the Warren Miller action sports film “Dynasty”; proceeds benefit 13-year-old mountaineer Jordan Romero and his efforts to climb Mt. Vinson in Antarctica, one of the Seven Summits of the world. Tickets are $10 in advance at Mountain Fitness Center on Fox Farm Road, or $15 at the door. (Doors open at 6pm.)
