The San Bernardino National Forest Association, which is headquartered at the Big Bear Discovery Center, celebrated a successful Music in the Mountains summer concert series, as well as community partners including the Coldwell Banker Tim Wood Group, in a luncheon held at the Knickerbocker Mansion Country Inn on November 4. The SBNFA’s Event Manager Kathy Clapsaddle noted that … [Read more...] about SBNFA’s Concert Series Results in $10K Donation to Peace Gardens; Tim Wood Honored for Music in the Mountains Sponsorship
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Is Your Home Ready for the Winter Season? Local Contractors Offer Seasonal Suggestions
Given the change in seasons, and with recent cold temps indicating that winter weather is soon upon us, homeowners may want to follow some home maintenance suggestions, provided by the Big Bear Valley Contractors Association. In the fall, the following are recommended: check and seal windows, upgrade to a programmable thermostat, close critter entrances, shut off hose bibs, … [Read more...] about Is Your Home Ready for the Winter Season? Local Contractors Offer Seasonal Suggestions
Common Ground Offers Presentation on “Understanding the Teenage Brain”; Parents Welcomed Next Monday
The parent support group Common Ground, which is affiliated with the Lighthouse Project and geared toward parents of teens and pre-teens, will offer another free workshop to parents as part of the “Strengthening Mutual Respect” series. The subject of next Monday’s 6:30pm workshop is titled “Understanding the Teenage Brain” and will be facilitated by Mark Hobbins, founder of … [Read more...] about Common Ground Offers Presentation on “Understanding the Teenage Brain”; Parents Welcomed Next Monday
City of Big Bear Lake Plans to Grow a Community Garden; Policy and Parcel Being Readied for Spring 2010
The City of Big Bear Lake hopes to have a community garden in place by next spring—prompted by an idea that was sprouted by the City Council’s Green Sustainability Committee, and spurred on by the enthusiasm of local gardening expert Robbie Bos. As presented before City Council last night (October 12), city staffer Cheri Haggerty outlined a formal policy for consideration and … [Read more...] about City of Big Bear Lake Plans to Grow a Community Garden; Policy and Parcel Being Readied for Spring 2010
Over 1,200 Participate in Saturday’s Run the Bear Events; First-Place Finishes for Tony Torres, and Locals Nick Comiskey and Jonathan Stiles
This Saturday’s Run the Bear event, coordinated by the Lighthouse Project and staffed by countless local volunteers, drew roughly 1,250 participants in the full marathon, half-marathon, 5K, Kids’ Kritter Run, and the bike tour, which cycled out of Pine Knot Landing before the sun came up on what turned out to be a beautiful day. Forty-year-old Tony Torres, winner of last … [Read more...] about Over 1,200 Participate in Saturday’s Run the Bear Events; First-Place Finishes for Tony Torres, and Locals Nick Comiskey and Jonathan Stiles