Big Bear, Ca, December 23, 2011, 9:00am – The Big Bear City Airport is in the spirit of Christmas and giving this holiday’s season. During the month of December donation cans were distributed around the valley at Amangela’s, Sugar Pine Bake Shop, the Copper Q, UPS Store, Shelli’s Hallmark, Get the Burger, Diamond Lil’s, Maggio’s Pizza, El Jacalito and the Barnstorm Restaurant. Donations were also collected at the Airports annual Christmas potluck. The Big Bear City Airport was able to present Doves, Big Bear’s local domestic violence outreach center, with a check for $500.00. Airport General Manager Pete Gwaltney, and Airport Board President Gary Steube presented Doves President Sandy Benson with the check, in which she was extremely grateful for. The Airport plans on “taking flight for Doves” on an annual basis, and helping support Doves.