Big Bear Lake, CA, September 18, 2013 - A traditional Hawaiian Luau at a lakeside home is the setting for the Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake’s 2nd annual fundraiser for Rotary International. The event is to be held on September 19 at the Bremer residence (140 Round Drive at the end of Gilner Point in Big Bear Lake). Wine tasting and socializing begins at 5:00 p.m. with the … [Read more...] about Fundraising, Hawaiian Style
Blind Fencers Subject of Film at Village Theaters
Big Bear Lake, CA, September 17, 2013 -- George Adams, a multi-award-winning filmmaker, opens his latest documentary at one of the top-rated film festivals in the country, the Big Bear Lake International Film Festival (BBLIFF). See the trailer here. For Touche: A Blind Fencer’s Story, Adams spent 18 months documenting a single mother in her mid-thirties, Catherine Bolton, who … [Read more...] about Blind Fencers Subject of Film at Village Theaters
Watch Out For Wildlife!
San Bernardino National Forest, September 17, 2013 - Many mountain residents have heard of drivers accidentally hitting deer or bears on local highways, but here are some startling statistics: In 2010, there were over 1,800 wildlife-vehicle collisions statewide, causing approximately $1 billion in property damage (per the California Highway Patrol). Nationally, an estimated 1.5 … [Read more...] about Watch Out For Wildlife!
Jessica Brasher Takes the Crown
Big Bear Lake, CA, September 15, 2013 --With 21 hopefuls vying for the title, Jessica Brasher was crowned Miss Big Bear in a ceremony at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center last night. Her court consists of 1st-runner-up Kodie Cash, 2nd-runner-up Delaney Warren, 3rd-runner-up Raven Young and 4th-runner-up Lexi Contreras. The five girls now begin a yearlong reign that will … [Read more...] about Jessica Brasher Takes the Crown
Sacred Landmark in Big Bear is Subject of “God’s Golden Eye”
Baldwin Lake, CA, September 13, 2013 -- Part-time local resident Ian James Murphy will premier his inaugural film at the 2013 Big Bear Lake International Film Festival. “God’s Golden Eye” is a historical account of the desecration of a sacred tribal landmark near Baldwin Lake. Serrano Indians occupied our local mountains 2,000 years ago, worshiping a dome of brilliant white … [Read more...] about Sacred Landmark in Big Bear is Subject of “God’s Golden Eye”