Big Bear Valley, CA -- The Big Bear Valley’s Boy Scout Troop 49 has earned a special distinction, being named the 2009 Troop of the Year by the High Desert District, California Inland Empire Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Our local troop, led by Scoutmaster Alyn Nielsen, was granted the Troop of the Year honor over other scout troops from the high desert and all the way … [Read more...] about Big Bear’s Boy Scout Troop 49 Earns ‘Troop of the Year’ Title for Their District; School Visits Planned for This Week and Next
Friends of the NRA Dinner and Auction
The Big Bear Convention Center hosts the annual Big Bear Valley Friends of the National Rifle Association Dinner and Auction, to include commemorative firearms and other items. Proceeds from event used to promote shooting sports and responsible gun ownership. Dinner-only tickets available for $35, with discounts offered for those who book early. For more info, contact Tara … [Read more...] about Friends of the NRA Dinner and Auction
Jeffries Road Apartment Complex Approval Goes Before Big Bear Lake Planning Commission Again; Public Hearing on June 2
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Though no official action was taken on the proposed affordable apartment complex for Jeffries Road during last week’s Big Bear Lake Planning Commission meeting, the three of five Commissioners in attendance—VP Rich Lambert, Jim DeGroot and Craig Smith—did request project revisions from the developer National Core, Inc. Though the Planning Commission did … [Read more...] about Jeffries Road Apartment Complex Approval Goes Before Big Bear Lake Planning Commission Again; Public Hearing on June 2
National Trails Day
The U.S. Forest Service hosts National Trails Day, and this year's theme is "Find your happy place," encouraging Americans to get outside and celebrate the outdoors. As one of more than 1,500 National Trails Day activities in this, the effort's 18th year, the San Bernardino National Forest and the Bear Valley Trails Foundation are seeking volunteers to aid in invasive species … [Read more...] about National Trails Day
Student Orchestras Concert at the PAC
Elementary, middle school and high school students of the award-winning Steven G. Mihaylo Chamber Strings and Concert Orchestras and the BVUSD Elementary Strings Orchestra perform in concert at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center. Ticket price of $11 for adults, $9 for students includes food after the show, and all proceeds benefit the strings program. To purchase tickets, … [Read more...] about Student Orchestras Concert at the PAC