The Arts Council of Big Bear Valley hosts the University of Nevada Las Vegas Song Festival, June 6 through 12, with a final performance scheduled for Friday, June 11 at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center. (This event will be preceded by free recitals, offered at the Knickerbocker Mansion on Sunday, June 6 and Wednesday, June 9). Call the Arts Council at 909/585-5916 for … [Read more...] about An Evening of Song by the Lake
Jordan Romero Says of Everest: “It Was Totally Worth It”; Jordan, Paul and Karen Begin the Journey Back to Big Bear
Now that Big Bear Middle School eighth grader Jordan Romero has achieved his years-long dream, reaching the summit of Mt. Everest--the highest peak in the world, and in doing so, setting a world record by being the youngest person ever to reach the peak at age 13--he and dad Paul Romero and climbing partner Karen Lundgren begin their long journey back to Big Bear. Earlier today … [Read more...] about Jordan Romero Says of Everest: “It Was Totally Worth It”; Jordan, Paul and Karen Begin the Journey Back to Big Bear
Diligence of Marina Inspector Keeps Big Bear Lake Quagga Mussel Free; All Boats Must Be Clean, Drained and Dry Before Launch
Big Bear Lake, CA -- A Quagga mussel-infested boat was prevented from being launched onto Big Bear Lake because of the pre-launch inspection performed by diligent launch ramp attendants, per a press release issued by the Big Bear Municipal Water District: “The boat showed up at Pine Knot Landing after spending three months in Lake Mojave on the Colorado River. Certified Quagga … [Read more...] about Diligence of Marina Inspector Keeps Big Bear Lake Quagga Mussel Free; All Boats Must Be Clean, Drained and Dry Before Launch
Schedule Highlights for BVUSD Students; Bears Baseball and Softball Teams Compete in CIF Playoffs
Big Bear Valley, CA -- All Bear Valley Unified School District students will have a four-day weekend for the Memorial Day holiday, as this Friday (May 28) has been added as a no-school day, given a furlough agreement from the district’s bargaining units, CSEA and BVEA. In other news from BVUSD, all school sites will be participating in a disaster drill tomorrow morning at 10am … [Read more...] about Schedule Highlights for BVUSD Students; Bears Baseball and Softball Teams Compete in CIF Playoffs
Memorial Day Procession and Ceremony
The Big Bear Valley Marine Corps Detachment 1038 and the American Legion Post 584 host a Memorial Day celebration, to begin with a bagpipes-led procession down Pine Knot Avenue in the Village, starting at 9:30am. Procession ends at Veterans Park in Big Bear Lake (on the Boulevard at Knickerbocker, lakeside), for 10am ceremony featuring keynote speaker Chief Master Sergeant Noel … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Procession and Ceremony