Big Bear Valley, CA -- Big Bear High School’s Jazz Band and Concert Band, under the direction of performing arts teacher Karl Thompson, participated in the Forum Music Festival off the mountain this past Friday and each earned silver medals for their performances, while the high school’s Concert Choir topped the competition, earning a gold medal. Two BBHS students, soprano … [Read more...] about BBHS Bands Take Honors in Forum Music Festival; Sluggers Take to the Field This Afternoon
Arts & Entertainment
City of Big Bear Lake Generates $2.5 Million in Revenue from Film Services in 2009
Big Bear Lake, CA -- The City of Big Bear Lake has released the 2009 year-end film services report that gives an estimation of the local economic impact for the Big Bear Valley from the television and film industry. Since 2004, the City of Big Bear Lake has contracted with the Inland Empire Film Commission for their Film Services. Services include promoting and marketing film … [Read more...] about City of Big Bear Lake Generates $2.5 Million in Revenue from Film Services in 2009
Planning Commission Approves Two of Three Items in May Meeting; Affordable Apartment Complex to Be Reviewed on the 26th
Big Bear Lake, CA -- The JazzTrax Festival returns to Big Bear Lake, starting June 18 at the Marina Resort, given permit approval issued by the Planning Commission in their meeting of May 5. The Commission, led by Chairman Anne Zimmerman, also granted approval for an addition to Blauer’s Ski and Board Shop, located at 41177 Big Bear Boulevard; the existing 5,880 square foot … [Read more...] about Planning Commission Approves Two of Three Items in May Meeting; Affordable Apartment Complex to Be Reviewed on the 26th
“Eagle of Excellence” Rotary Awards Dinner Honors Four Community Leaders
The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake will host its thirteenth annual “Eagle of Excellence” Community Service Awards Ceremony and Dinner on Sunday, May 23rd at the Northwoods Resort. 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 “Eagle of Excellence” Rotary Awards Dinner Honors Four Community Leaders
New Zoo Review: County Supervisors Approve Purchase of Golf-Course Adjacent Land for Moonridge Animal Park
Big Bear Lake, CA -- After 50 years in Moonridge, the Moonridge Animal Park is moving—to Moonridge. The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, the governing body which oversees the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District responsible for the zoo, approved the $2 million purchase of a 10.46 acre parcel at the opposite end of the golf course in their meeting yesterday. … [Read more...] about New Zoo Review: County Supervisors Approve Purchase of Golf-Course Adjacent Land for Moonridge Animal Park