The Thanksgiving weekend marks the start of the holiday shopping season, with the official kick-off coming on the 27th or “Black Friday.” Before you embark on your shopping spree, something to consider: by making your purchases locally, 45 cents or more of every dollar spent goes back into the community. The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce has had a “Shop Big Bear” program in … [Read more...] about Do Your Part for Big Bear This Holiday Season by Shopping Locally
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town; Tree Lighting Ceremonies on Friday, Saturday
Santa Claus is coming to town, and is scheduled to make three appearances in the Big Bear Valley, starting with Friday’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Big Bear Lake. Pine Knot Avenue and Village Drive, in Big Bear Lake’s Village, will be closed to traffic as of 4pm on Friday, to accommodate the annual tree lighting ceremony, which begins at 4:30pm, and will feature music … [Read more...] about Santa Claus Is Coming to Town; Tree Lighting Ceremonies on Friday, Saturday
Warren Miller’s “Dynasty” Screens at the PAC, to Benefit 13-Year-Old Jordan Romero’s Seven Summits Quest
Big Bear’s world-class mountaineer, 13-year-old Jordan Romero, is just one international peak away from climbing Mt. Everest and will soon climb Mt. Vinson in Antarctica in his quest to conquer the Seven Summits of the world. In an effort to raise funds for these ambitious international expeditions, Romero and his climbing teammates will be hosting the Warren Miller film … [Read more...] about Warren Miller’s “Dynasty” Screens at the PAC, to Benefit 13-Year-Old Jordan Romero’s Seven Summits Quest
All CHP Officers on the Road for Holiday Weekend; No Road Work Planned on Local Highways
Starting at 6pm this evening and through Sunday, November 29, the California Highway Patrol will have every available officer on the road for the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel weekend. During the four-day travel period, CHP officers will be focused on seatbelt violators and DUI enforcement. “Wearing a seatbelt is the easiest and quickest way to save a life,” says CHP … [Read more...] about All CHP Officers on the Road for Holiday Weekend; No Road Work Planned on Local Highways
Snow Summit Opens for Thanksgiving; Big Bear Mountain Resorts Also Open Golf Course for Holiday Weekend
It is officially ski season in the Big Bear Valley as, come Thanksgiving, both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit resorts will be open for skiing and snowboarding. Bear Mountain has been open since October and, given snowmaking and a snowfall on Friday the 13th, has a snow depth up to 18 inches, as well as a number of terrain features on Central Park. As of Thursday morning, Snow … [Read more...] about Snow Summit Opens for Thanksgiving; Big Bear Mountain Resorts Also Open Golf Course for Holiday Weekend