Big Bear Lake, CA, June 5, 2012, 8:00am – On May 20 there was solar eclipse, and today the planet Venus will cross the face of the Sun in its orbit. The last time this happened was in 2004, and it won’t happen again until 2117. First contact, the moment Venus touches the Sun’s northeastern edge, will occur at 3:05 this afternoon. Looking through a telescope with a solar filter, … [Read more...] about Transit Of Venus Today
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The June 5th Transit Of Venus, The Last In Our Lifetime
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 30, 2012, 5:00pm – Two spectacular astronomical events so closely related to one another in time, doesn’t happen very often. On May 20 we were treated with a solar eclipse. Now, on June 5 the planet Venus will cross the face of the Sun in its orbit. The last time this happened was in 2004, and it won’t happen again until 2117. First contact, the moment … [Read more...] about The June 5th Transit Of Venus, The Last In Our Lifetime
Blues For The Zoo Benefit Concert Raises Funds For Moonridge Animal Park
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 1, 2011, noon - This year’s Blues for the Zoo benefit concert will take place on Saturday, August 6th. The concert features three of Chicago’s great blues guitarists and will help raise money for Moonridge Animal Park’s rehabilitation programs for orphaned and injured alpine wildlife. Singer-songwriter Brother Yusef opens the concert, followed by Maria … [Read more...] about Blues For The Zoo Benefit Concert Raises Funds For Moonridge Animal Park
Strut Your Mutt Brings Out the Dogs
Big Bear Lake, Ca May 22, 2011 12:00 pm - The first ever Strut Your Mutt event in Big Bear brought close to 50 dogs and their owners to Swim Beach Saturday. The silly-style dog show featured 10 contests including owner and pet look-a-likes, costumes, dog and owner howling, cutest and ugliest dogs, puppy love kisses, and the newspaper fetch sponsored by the Big Bear … [Read more...] about Strut Your Mutt Brings Out the Dogs
Strut Your Mutt Contest
Presented by the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District, at the Swim Beach, 41220 Park Avenue, Big Bear Lake. Contests include Cutest Dog, Ugliest Dog, The Grizzly Newspaper Fetch, Look-a-likes, and many more. Entry Fees - $1 per contest or $3 for unlimited contests. Call 909-866-9700 for additional information … [Read more...] about Strut Your Mutt Contest