Big Bear, CA, April 25th, 2016 - This year marks the 17th celebration of Denim Day. The inspiration of Denim Day came from the 1992 case of a young girl who was raped by the driving instructor of a behind-the-wheel class. The perpetrator was arrested, tried and convicted, but he appealed his case and the Supreme Court overturned his conviction. The Chief Judge reasoned that, … [Read more...] about Please Join DOVES In Showing Support For Denim Day On Wednesday, April 27th!
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Distinguished Big Bear Residents to Receive ‘Eagle of Excellence’ Awards
Big Bear, CA, May 27, 2015 - The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake will host its eighteenth annual “Eagle of Excellence” Community Service Awards Ceremony and Dinner on Sunday, June 7th. The dinner and awards ceremony is dedicated to honoring members of the Big Bear community that exhibit a very high caliber of professionalism, enthusiasm, work ethic and commitment to service, not … [Read more...] about Distinguished Big Bear Residents to Receive ‘Eagle of Excellence’ Awards
Guiding Teens Toward Healthy Relationships
Big Bear, CA, March 18, 2014 - According to a national survey, one in three adolescents in the United States is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner. In collaboration with Common Ground, DOVES will be educating parents, grandparents, teachers and community members on the warning signs of teen dating violence and share effective tools … [Read more...] about Guiding Teens Toward Healthy Relationships
DOVES Latest Executive Director Describes New Focus
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 17, 2014 - During 31 years of providing domestic and violence education services, DOVES of Big Bear Valley has had only three Executive Directors: Janet Trott, Kathi Harper and most recently, Helen Adams. Adams accepted the title at the January board meeting after serving as interim director since her predecessor retired last fall. Prior to joining … [Read more...] about DOVES Latest Executive Director Describes New Focus
Men Will “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes”
Big Bear Lake, CA, October 2, 2013 - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. That means it's time for the annual “Walk-a-Mile-in-Her-Shoes” event, presented by DOVES on October 6th at the Big Bear Masonic Lodge. The day’s awareness activities will begin at 12:30 p.m. with a free lunch and a presentation on the theme of “It Takes a Community,” where community heroes … [Read more...] about Men Will “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes”