Nigel Holland will celebrate his eighth birthday next Wednesday on a cruise with his family, thanks to the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Last October, doctors found a cancerous brain tumor on Holland, then in second grade at Big Bear Elementary, and he has since been receiving treatments at Children’s Hospital of Orange County. However, he’ll get a break from the hospital when he, … [Read more...] about Make-a-Wish Foundation Hosts Bon Voyage Party for Cruise-Bound Nigel Holland; Community Welcome at B’s on Thursday
No-Fee Permits Required for Those Holding Yard Sales in Big Bear Lake
The Labor Day holiday in the Big Bear Valley brings with it weekend yard sales and, for those within the City of Big Bear Lake, a no-fee permit is first required before you schlep your used treasures to the yard. No-fee yard sale permit applications are available at the public counter of the Civic Center, located at Big Bear Lake’s west end at 39707 Big Bear Boulevard; free … [Read more...] about No-Fee Permits Required for Those Holding Yard Sales in Big Bear Lake
Shoreline Cleanup Day
Volunteers are welcome to join the effort to clean Big Bear Lake's 16 miles of shoreline. Annual event runs from 9am to noon, and launches from Big Bear Marina. For more information, see our story or call Alan Sharp at Big Bear Marina at 866-3218. … [Read more...] about Shoreline Cleanup Day
Meet the Artists at United Wood Craftsmen
United Wood Craftsmen, a gallery and showroom specializing in Arts & Crafts furnishings, will host local artists, who will be doing live art demonstrations through the Labor Day weekend. For more information on UWC, located on Pine Knot Avenue in the Village, visit unitedwoodcraftsmen.com, or call 878-3556. … [Read more...] about Meet the Artists at United Wood Craftsmen
Oak Glen and Yucaipa Fires at 60% Containment; South Winds May Bring Drift Smoke to Big Bear
The weather forecast calls for light winds from the south today, so we may experience continued drift smoke here in the Valley, given the two fires that continue to burn off the mountain, the Oak Glen Fire and the Pendleton Fire in Yucaipa. The good news on these fires is that, as of last night (September 1), both are at 60% containment and the mandatory evacuation orders for … [Read more...] about Oak Glen and Yucaipa Fires at 60% Containment; South Winds May Bring Drift Smoke to Big Bear