Women’s Connection Christmas Luncheon
November 23, 2009 by Tessa Putz
Filed under Big Bear Events
The Women’s Connection of Big Bear Valley hosts their Christmas Luncheon at Northwoods Resort on Village Drive. Both men and woman are invited to the lunch with Sauni Rinehart as the guest speaker, with a talk titled “The Greatest Gift.” Tickets to the event are $15 per person and reservations are due by December 3. For more info please call Jane Kunz at 585-3542.
St. Columba’s Christmas Boutique
November 16, 2009 by Tessa Putz
Filed under Big Bear Events
St. Columba’s Episcopal Church hosts their annual Christmas Boutique on North Shore Drive, just east of Stanfield Cutoff. The event will include baked goods, Christmas decorations and more, including the church’s famous bean soup. For more info call 909/866-7239.
The Nutcracker Ballet at the PAC
November 16, 2009 by Tessa Putz
Filed under Big Bear Events
The Arts Council of Big Bear Valley and the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center Foundation present the Maple Youth Ballet and children from local dance studios in “The Nutcracker” at the Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $28 for adults, $22 for seniors over 65 and children 12 and under, and can be purchased by calling the PAC Box Office at 909/866-4970 or by visiting cityofbigbearlake.com.
Mountain Christmas Boutique
November 16, 2009 by Tessa Putz
Filed under Big Bear Events
The Big Bear Lake Convention Center hosts the 25th annual Mountain Christmas Boutique. The shopping event includes 60 artists and crafters offering handmade items and one-of-a-kind collectibles. Admission is $3 for adults* and children 13 and older, with those under 12 free. For more info call 909/585-3000 or visit bigbearevents.com. The Convention Center is located on Big Bear Boulevard and Division, at the eastern-most end of Big Bear Lake. (*Sunday is Locals Day, with free admission for all Bear Valley residents.)
Thanksgiving Meal and Celebration at UMC
November 16, 2009 by Tessa Putz
Filed under Big Bear Events
The United Methodist Church, on the North Shore at Holden Avenue in Big Bear Ciyt, continues their Thursday “Simple Supper” offering with a Thanksgiving celebration and meal for those in need. The dinner is free, however volunteers and donations are welcome. To make reservations for the full Thanksgiving meal, or for more info, contact Patrice Carlisle at 909/585-4484 or 585-1990.
Rotary Club’s Senior Holiday Dinner
November 16, 2009 by Tessa Putz
Filed under Big Bear Events
The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake presents their 21st annual Senior Citizens’ Holiday Dinner (actually lunch) at the Pine Summit Conference Center. Dinner will be a full course turkey dinner, with entertainment provided by the elementary school choirs from the Valley, special gifts from local Rotarians, and a visit from Santa Claus. Free tickets are available at the Big Bear Senior Center. For more info, contact Eric Lewis at 909/878-4214. (Caregivers escorting seniors also welcome.)
Bear Backers Spaghetti Dinner
October 22, 2009 by Tessa Putz
Filed under Big Bear Events
The Bear Backers (a parent group that supports BBHS athletics) host their first Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at the Bear Mountain Resort lodge on Goldmine Drive to raise money for high school athletic programs. The evening also includes a raffle and drawing. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 14. For more info contact Kara Burkman at 909/866-4949.
CATS Presents “A Christmas Carol”
October 15, 2009 by Tessa Putz
Filed under Big Bear Events
The Community Arts Theater Society presents ”A Christmas Carol” from the book by Charles Dickens at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center. The play, orginally adapted for CATS by Beth Gardner, and directed by Karen Sargent Rachels, will feature Robin Field as Scrooge along with many other locals. For more info or to purchase tickets visit the CATS website or call the PAC Box Office at 909/866-4970.
Feast of the Harvest Moon at the DC
October 15, 2009 by Tessa Putz
Filed under Big Bear Events
The Big Bear Discovery Center hosts the 9th annual Feast of the Harvest Moon on North Shore Drive. The event will celebrate Native American culture and heritage with dancers and storytellers, along with other fall activities and animals from the Moonridge Zoo. Admission to the festival is free. For more info, contact the San Bernardino National Forest Association at 909/750-2506.
CATS Presents “A Christmas Carol”
October 14, 2009 by Tessa Putz
Filed under Big Bear Events
The Community Arts Theater Society presents ”A Christmas Carol” from the book by Charles Dickens at the Performing Arts Center. The play, orginally adapted for CATS by Beth Gardner, and directed by Karen Sargent Rachels, will feature Robin Field as Scrooge along with many other locals. For more info or to purchase tickets visit the CATS website or call the PAC Box Office at 909/866-4970.
