The Big Bear Solar Observatory is an iconic image on Big Bear Lake, yet it is also an internationally recognized facility, boasting the largest solar telescope in the world. Over the last year, an international team of experts has been assembling the solar aperture telescope, which boasts an 1.6 meter mirror, under the direction of astrophysicist Dr. Phil Goode. On October 3, … [Read more...] about New Jersey Institute of Technology Celebrates Installation of Big Bear Solar Observatory’s New Solar Telescope, the Largest in the World
Big Bear History
Much-Missed Valley Residents Fred Ransom and Mike Kompaniez to Be Remembered in Two Separate Celebrations at Snow Summit
Over the Labor Day weekend, the Big Bear Valley lost two special, longtime residents and, in coming days, each will be remembered with a memorial service at Snow Summit. This Saturday, October 10, friends and family of Chautauqua High School teacher and ski coach Mike Kompaniez will celebrate his 56 years of life. Attendees are asked to, like Mike, wear their favorite … [Read more...] about Much-Missed Valley Residents Fred Ransom and Mike Kompaniez to Be Remembered in Two Separate Celebrations at Snow Summit
Seventeen-Year-Old Caroline Forry Crowned Miss Big Bear on a Court That Includes Elaine Flores, Ashley Rolston, Dreama DePaiva and Michelle Ritenour
The Miss Big Bear Pageant brought out Big Bear’s finest young ladies, as nineteen of them, in full-length gowns, graced the stage of the Performing Arts Center for Saturday evening’s scholarship competition, which resulted in a $2,500 award for the girl named Miss Big Bear 2010: 17-year-old Caroline Forry, daughter of Melissa Parker and Rich Forry, and a Valley resident since … [Read more...] about Seventeen-Year-Old Caroline Forry Crowned Miss Big Bear on a Court That Includes Elaine Flores, Ashley Rolston, Dreama DePaiva and Michelle Ritenour
Locals’ Night Returns to Oktoberfest This Friday
If you haven’t yet done the chicken dance this season, tomorrow night is your opportunity to join your friends and neighbors on the dance floor, for Locals’ Night at the 39th annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest with Burgermeister Hans Bandows and family. On Friday, October 2, admission to Oktoberfest is just $3 for local adults, and free for children 12 and under, with all gate … [Read more...] about Locals’ Night Returns to Oktoberfest This Friday
New, Improved Big Bear City Park Re-Opens After 15-Year Closure
Saturday morning’s community event at the Big Bear City Park was not a grand re-opening but, per Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District’s Reese Troublefield, “a kick-off for the renovation. We are here to celebrate huge improvements.” Recent improvements to the park off Greenway Drive include lawn and more trees and, soon, the addition of playground equipment (from Erwin … [Read more...] about New, Improved Big Bear City Park Re-Opens After 15-Year Closure