Youth Aviation Adventure at Big Bear City Airport Draws Youth Aviation Enthusiasts

Big Bear City, CA, August 23, 2010, 3:00pm – On Saturday, August 21, 2010, at the Big Bear City Airport, 84 children between the ages of 12 to 18 from Southern California communities, including Big Bear, attended a full day of hands on aviation education in a program known as “Youth Aviation Adventure” or YAA.  The Big Bear Airport Pilot’s Association organized and hosted the event that was founded in 1997 by two Ohio pilots to enable Boy Scouts to earn their Aviation Merit Badge. At the end of the day this weekend, 62 Boy Scouts satisfied the requirements to earn their Aviation merit badge.  In March of this year, BBAPA member Richard Foat suggested the idea that the Pilots Association host a YAA event to educate community youth on the many opportunities, rewards and careers that aviation has to offer.  Participants included scout leaders, airport volunteers, Big Bear City Fire personnel, Civil Air Patrol cadets, Upland Fire and Mercy Air Helicopters, and 2 dozen Big Bear pilots.  The children who participated learned about aircraft preflight checks, airport operations, airport firefighting operations, helicopters, aerodynamics, and careers in aviation, aircraft engines, homebuilt aircraft, and navigation.

Cowboy Gathering: Tribute to Curly Musgrave

Big Bear Lake, Ca, August 17, 2010, 3:00pm The 11th annual Cowboy Gathering is this weekend, and is filled with cowboy poetry, music, performances and more.  The Gathering will begin with a dinner at the Double K Ranch on Thursday August 19th, with entertainment by Nancy Lee, Gary Allegretto, and a special appearance by the Pioneertown Posse.  The dinner is $50 per person.  Friday, will feature a VIP Luncheon at the Cowboy Express Steakhouse, entertainment at the Performing arts Center, a welcome party, and a tribute to Curly Musgrave.  Outdoor entertainment and indoor performances construct Saturdays events, with a Dirty Underwear Fashion Show, featuring vintage underwear at 12:30 at the PAC.  Sunday ends the Gathering with a Cowboy Breakfast at 7:30am, followed by Cowboy Church at 9:00am.  A screening of the movie Broken Trail will take place at 10:30am.  For more information about the Cowboy Gathering go to Bigbearcowboygathering.net.

21st Annual Big Bear Lake Antique Car Club Fun Run this Weekend

Big Bear Lake, CA, August 10, 2010, 12:00pm – This weekend will be the return of the 21st annual Big Bear Lake Antique Car Club “Fun Run” beginning Friday, August 13th to Sunday, August 15th 2010 typically drawing 15,000 spectators.   Participants will begin to arrive for check-in Friday morning by 9am at the Bartlett Street parking lot in the Village.  Vendors will also be set up in the Bartlett Street lot.  Beginning around 7am Saturday morning, Village streets will be closed off to traffic to include Pine Knot Avenue, Village Drive and Bartlett Street for the “Show and Shine” that will begin at 9am to 3:45pm for spectator’s viewing of the cars.  At 3:45pm, the participants will begin the “Fun Run”, one of the most treasured events of the weekend with a ride around the lake.  Choose your spot along the route for viewing the classic automobiles that will begin the “Fun Run” at the west end of Village Drive heading west along Hwy 18/Big Bear Blvd to the Big Bear Dam through Fawnskin and the North Shore crossing back to the boulevard at Stanfield Cut-off.  Sunday will be the drive through Awards Ceremony at 9am to 12:30pm in the Bartlett Street lot.  There are 75 trophy categories that includes 50 specialty categories and 25 picks of show.  A list of winners will be posted at 2pm.  Raffle tickets will be available for purchase throughout the weekend for the famous engine giveaway made possible by Napa Auto Parts, Professional Products and Car Quest of Big Bear.  This year’s engine is a Chevy 350, 4 bolt main with performance options too numerous to mention.  Tickets are $5 each with the drawing on Sunday morning at the Awards Ceremony.  Winner need not be present to win.  The Village Business Association will also be conducting raffles throughout the day on Saturday at Bartlett Street.  Kiwanis Club of Big Bear Valley will be selling food all weekend.  Proceeds from the Big Bear Lake Antique Car Club “Fun Run” are donated to local Big Bear charities.

Tonight’s Big Bear Lake Chamber Mixer Hosted by the North Shore Trading Company

Fawnskin, CA, August 10, 2010, 8:00am – The North Shore Trading Company will host tonight’s Big Bear Chamber of Commerce mixer from 5 to 7pm.  Mixers are free for Chamber members; non-members cost is only $5.00.  The evening includes raffles, food catered by Ike’s Rockin’ Dogs and, of course, networking.  North Shore Trading Company is located in Fawnskin next door to the Fawnskin Post Office.

Bear Valley Hospital Foundation Presents an Evening with John Grandi and Friends

Big Bear Lake, CA, August 4, 2010, 3:20pm – The Bear Valley Hospital Foundation is presenting an evening with John Grandi and friends this Saturday, August 7th beginning at 7:30pm at the Performing Arts Center.  John Grandi is one of Big Bear’s icons who is famous for retelling his life’s stories.  Entitled “I Never Left New York, I Brought It With Me”, John’s stage presentation takes his audience from the dramatic end of World War II to the glory days of the Big Band Era and the Golden Age of Broadway to his and wife Julie’s life in California.  The performance includes his co-stars Sarah Adams, Amanda Fisch, Elena Peavy, Brian Adams, Amber Carpenter, Steve Cassling, Mike Cross and the Big Bear Lake Dance Company dancers.  The event benefits the Hospital Foundation.  Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 the day of the show.  Purchase tickets at the PAC box office at 866-4970 or on-line at citybigbearlake.com.

Big Bear Chamber Mixer Hosted by Farsight Studios

Big Bear Lake, CA, July 27, 2010, 3:03pm – The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce is having a Mixer hosted by Farsight Studios at 611 Spruce Road in Big Bear Lake from 5 to 7pm.  Parking at Farsight Studios is limited but a free shuttle service will be available from the Cowboy Express Restaurant to the event by Big Bear Off-Road Adventures.  Farsight will be offering tours of their facility and a sample of many of their successful games.  Food will be provided by the Peppercorn Grill as well as raffle prizes and business-to-business networking opportunities.

Build a Birdhouse Program Made Possible by Riffenburgh Lumber Company

Big Bear Lake, CA, July 22, 2010, 12:15pm – The Big Bear Discovery Center visitors and volunteers build a better birdhouse with the help of local business, The Riffenburgh Lumber Company.   Every other Saturday during the summer, families gather at the Discovery Center to construct birdhouses specifically designed for Western bluebirds.  The Build a Birdhouse program has been made possible by the generosity of Riffenburgh Lumber Company.  For over 10 years, Riffenburgh’s in-kind support along with program proceeds has benefited environmental education initiatives under the direction of the National Forest Association.  Together with the lead volunteers, their contribution will result in over 160 birdhouses built this season to create shelter for wildlife.  Each kit costs $6 for non-members or $5 for National Forest Association (NFA) members.  This activity is a great way for families to work together and create a functional piece of art for their yard while bringing enjoyment to birds and birdwatchers for many years to come.  “Western Bluebirds are considered the first sign of spring, so it’s really exciting to see them show up in your yard after a long winter,” said Robin Martin, volunteer coordinator for the bluebird house program.   The next Build a Birdhouse classes will be on Saturday, July 31st, August 14th and August 28th beginning at 10am.  Classes are limited to 20 people on a first-come basis.

Moonridge Animal Park Fundraiser “Blues for the Zoo” August 7, 2010

Big Bear Lake, CA, July 16, 2010, 3:00pm – The Moonridge Animal Park turns 50 this year. To help celebrate the zoo’s golden anniversary of providing sanctuary and rehabilitation for orphaned and injured alpine wildlife is a special benefit concert “Blues for the Zoo”.  Internationally recognized blues artists take the stage lakeside at McDill Swim Beach’s outdoor amphitheater on Saturday, August 7th from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  The Blues for the Zoo headliner will be The Delta Guitar Slingers, an all-star group featuring three heralded guitarists from the blues current generation of virtuosos, which includes Lucky Peterson, Michael Burks and Sherman Robertson.  Guy Davis, guitarist and singer-songwriter, opens the concert with his blend of east coast acoustic folk blues and renditions of delta blues favorites.  Café R & B also performs with a mix of originals and Chicago Blues classics.  All proceeds from the concert will go towards providing medical supplies and equipment for the park’s rehabilitation programs.  Ticket prices are $30 in advance or $35 at the gate. Children 10 and under are free with a paying adult. Parking is $3. Beach chairs are welcome for festival-style lawn seating. To purchase tickets in advance log onto www.bigbear.com or call 800-424-4232. Tickets can also be purchased at the Big Bear Visitor Center on Bartlett Road or at the Moonridge Animal Park on Goldmine Drive across the street from Bear Mountain Resort.  Between now and August 7th, the artists of “Blues for the Zoo” will be showcased right here on KBHR Friday night’s from 6 to 8pm on Blues on the Bear with Rick Bates.

69th Annual Flower Show Presented by the Woman’s Club of Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Lake, CA, July 15, 2010, 6:26pm – Although we have a short growing season in Big Bear, especially this year, annually the Woman’s Club of Big Bear Lake presents spectacular results.  The 69^th Annual Flower Show begins Friday, July 16^th through Saturday July 17^th at the Performing Arts Center at 39707 Big Bear Blvd at the Civic Center in Big Bear Lake.  This year’s theme is “Birds and Blossoms”.  Entries must be submitted between 8 and 10am on Friday.  Flowers must be from your garden, your neighbor’s garden or the forest.  Judging will be from 10:15am to 12 noon.  This year’s special judges are Vicky Roney and Trudy Brown from the “A” Garden Club of Big Bear Valley.  The event is open to the public from 12 noon to 5pm on Friday and from 9am to 2pm on Saturday, July 17^th.  Admission is free and refreshments will be served.

The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce Hosts the Big Bear Chili Cook-Off

Big Bear Lake, CA, July 15, 2010, 3:48pm – The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce will host the Big Bear Chili Cook-off: Southwest Showdown this weekend on Saturday, July 17th at the Bartlett Street parking lot in the Village.  The event runs from 10am to 6pm with chili tasting taking place between 11am to 3pm or until the chili runs out.  Chili cooks from California, Nevada and Arizona compete to win the regional championship and move on to the State Competition.  Local businesses and organizations will also be competing.  New this year, the event will be free with a $3 nominal fee to purchase a tasting kit which includes’ taking part in the People’s Choice Award.  Over 60 vendors will be at the event with products ranging from Cool Toes water shoes to Uncle Tim’s Best West BBQ sauce.  There will be an area just for the little ones with a kid’s zone including a dunk tank, rock wall, bounce houses, prize wheel, gold panning, face painting and temporary tattoos.  Izon Eden and Damn Good Question will be providing entertainment.  The Big Bear Chili Cook-off is a sanctioned event by the International Chili Society.?

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