If you thought you saw a giant sock monkey riding a jet ski on Big Bear Lake today—well, you did. The Big Bear Municipal Water District was host to a commercial shoot on the lake today, having issued a permit for KIA Motors to film an upcoming commercial that features 13-time world champion jet ski rider Chris MacClugage in a giant sock monkey suit on a jet ski. Travis Carroll, … [Read more...] about World Champion Jet Ski Rider Chris MacClugage Dons a Sock Monkey Suit on Big Bear Lake Today
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Municipal Water District’s Regular Meeting to Be Followed by Kayak and Canoe Rentals Workshop This Afternoon
A special workshop to discuss kayak and canoe rentals outside of commercial marinas will be held this afternoon, as the Big Bear Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors will hold a public meeting at 2pm. The MWD’s General Manager Scott Heule tells KBHR that no action will be taken today, though the Board will be taking and reviewing public input regarding the rental of … [Read more...] about Municipal Water District’s Regular Meeting to Be Followed by Kayak and Canoe Rentals Workshop This Afternoon
Local Activities and Camps Available to Students During Fall Break; Hummingbird Project Offers Financial Assistance
Bear Valley Unified students start their two-week Fall Break come Saturday and, parents, should you be looking for activities to engage your children through October 18, there are some opportunities. The Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District offers Wild and Crazy Super Sports Camp for 9 to 13-year-olds, at a cost of $99 per week. Offerings during sports camp include … [Read more...] about Local Activities and Camps Available to Students During Fall Break; Hummingbird Project Offers Financial Assistance
This Just In from MWD: Big Bear Lake Remains Quagga-Free
Good news from the Big Bear Municipal Water District: Big Bear Lake remains Quagga Mussel free! Per a statement issued by the MWD this afternoon (September 17), in the second full boating season of Quagga Mussel inspections, more than 1,020 boats have been decontaminated since April 1, 2009. All vessels with water in their bilge or lowers units that have not been clean, drained … [Read more...] about This Just In from MWD: Big Bear Lake Remains Quagga-Free
Eleven Contenders Overcome Challenges to Conquer the Bear; Heather Devito and Wes Barton Take Titles in Five-Event Series
The Conquer the Bear challenge, launched this year with February’s second annual Snowshoe the Bear, included five athletic events and, ultimately, 11 contenders, who completed races in snowshoeing, mountain biking, running and paddling. The final, daunting competition was the completion of the 26.2 mile marathon in Saturday’s Run the Bear, which was the culmination of eight … [Read more...] about Eleven Contenders Overcome Challenges to Conquer the Bear; Heather Devito and Wes Barton Take Titles in Five-Event Series