Big Bear Valley, CA -- The crowds were already rolling in to Big Bear well before noon today (Friday, May 21), and the Amgen Tour of California Lifestyle Festival and Big Bear Expo is bustling at the base of Snow Summit Resort. There are countless booths set up near the finish line and in the Summit parking lot, featuring cycle gear, health and fitness, food, local artists and … [Read more...] about Stage 6 of the Amgen Tour of California Brings Days of Activities to Big Bear
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Saturday’s “Sustain Dos” Fundraising Event to Benefit Local Families in Need
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Local families in need will be the beneficiaries of this Saturday’s event at Community Church by the Lake, billed as Sustain Dos. Last year’s Sustain event, which featured dinner and live entertainment, ultimately raised $6000 for Community Church’s Benevolent Fund, which assists many struggling and single-parent families with expenses such as utility … [Read more...] about Saturday’s “Sustain Dos” Fundraising Event to Benefit Local Families in Need
BBHS Bands Take Honors in Forum Music Festival; Sluggers Take to the Field This Afternoon
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
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