The City of Big Bear Lake has plans to continue honoring our military veterans, as well as local servicemen and women, as evidenced by two agenda items reviewed in the September 14 meeting of City Council. On Monday, Councilmembers approved an expenditure, up to $5,000, to relocate the Vietnam Memorial in Meadow Park to Veterans Park. The Vietnam Memorial has been at Meadow … [Read more...] about Vietnam Memorial of 1969 to Move to Veterans Park; 1st Lt. Jared Landaker Memorial Run Next Saturday
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City Council to Discuss Expanding DWP Board Requirements, Relocation for Vietnam Memorial in This Evening’s Meeting
The City Council of Big Bear Lake convenes for their first regular meeting of the month this evening at 6:30pm, in Hofert Hall in the Civic Center. This evening’s agenda includes consideration of relocating the Vietnam Memorial in Meadow Park to Veterans Park; an update on the new Public Works Yard; and discussion regarding the expansion of Department of Water and Power Board … [Read more...] about City Council to Discuss Expanding DWP Board Requirements, Relocation for Vietnam Memorial in This Evening’s Meeting
Big Bear High School’s Class of 1999 to Celebrate 10-Year Reunion on September 26
Big Bear High School celebrates homecoming weekend in less than three weeks, with Saturday, September 26 marking the Bears second home football game, in a matchup against San Jacinto. Following the festivities on the field, Big Bear High’s Class of 1999 holds their 10-year reunion with an evening at The Bar at the Vintage. This event for the Class of ’99 will include dinner and … [Read more...] about Big Bear High School’s Class of 1999 to Celebrate 10-Year Reunion on September 26
England’s Royal Air Force Training to Include Stops in Big Bear Through November
If you have seen a giant green helicopter flying over Big Bear Lake this week, that craft is a Merlin, one of 30 in England’s Royal Air Force. The crew of the Merlin has spent the last five years in Iraq and, this month, is stationed in El Centro, California for flight training in preparation of a tour in Afghanistan at year’s end. As FL Lieutenant Sam Fletcher tells KBHR, “It … [Read more...] about England’s Royal Air Force Training to Include Stops in Big Bear Through November
Grand Old Miners’ Days Parade Marches Down Big Bear Boulevard on Sunday; Road Closures to Begin at 11am on August 2
The Old Miners’ Days Parade is this Sunday in Big Bear Lake, in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Old Miners’ festivities—thus the theme, “60 Years ‘n’ Still Kickin’.” The parade starts at 12:30pm on August 2, and will begin at Summit Boulevard and, once on Big Bear Boulevard, will continue west toward the Village, then up Pine Knot Avenue and west down Village Drive, … [Read more...] about Grand Old Miners’ Days Parade Marches Down Big Bear Boulevard on Sunday; Road Closures to Begin at 11am on August 2