Big Bear Lake, CA -- After 17 years of the Soroptimists’ fun Man About Town campaign, 10 weeks of fundraising and events in this round, and two candidates, David Leach and Gabriel Rojas, $60,508 was raised in the effort to stop teen violence in our community. Traditionally, since Dr. Bob Leiske was crowned Big Bear’s first Man About Town in 1994, the leading fundraiser takes … [Read more...] about It’s a Tie: David Leach and Gabriel Rojas Share Soroptimists’ Man About Town Title, Raise Over $60K to End Teen Violence
Lighthouse Project
The Big Bear Community Rocks Out for Big Bear High School
A Thank You from the Lighthouse Project Big Bear High School Principal Mike Ghelber simply wished that Big Bear High could “look like a school in the mountains.” The barren land at the front of the campus was incongruous with the energy of the staff and students within, not to mention the forested surrounding areas. With no funding coming in the foreseeable future, it … [Read more...] about The Big Bear Community Rocks Out for Big Bear High School
Get Outdoors and Make A Difference: BBHS Work Party and 6th Annual Walk MS This Saturday
Big Bear Valley, CA -- This Saturday offers two opportunities to get outside, join your fellow community members, and be of service. The Big Bear Lighthouse Project welcomes everyone to “love your community, love your school,” as, in anticipation of Earth Day, there will be a work party at Big Bear High School. Volunteers are needed to help with several projects, including … [Read more...] about Get Outdoors and Make A Difference: BBHS Work Party and 6th Annual Walk MS This Saturday
SBNFA’s Forest Aid Sprouts “March Madness” Activities in Support of Forest Restoration
Big Bear Valley, CA -- The burn areas near Butler Peak, site of the September 2007 Butler and Butler #2 Fires to the west of Fawnskin, will be the focus of the Forest Aid 2010 replanting effort overseen by the San Bernardino National Forest Association. This spring, the SBNFA’s Forest Aid will partner with TreePeople to plant 25,000 seedlings, continuing the 2009 project … [Read more...] about SBNFA’s Forest Aid Sprouts “March Madness” Activities in Support of Forest Restoration
Lighthouse Project’s Vision Includes Make a Million Smiles Campaign; Author Owen Encourages “Cowboy Ethics”
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Community leaders and those in child-involved groups were welcomed to participate in the third annual Vision 2010 Community Summit, hosted by the Lighthouse Project at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center last night. Big Bear Lake Mayor Liz Harris opened the evening of inspiration and motivation to continue with child-honoring efforts in our community. … [Read more...] about Lighthouse Project’s Vision Includes Make a Million Smiles Campaign; Author Owen Encourages “Cowboy Ethics”