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
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Strings Students to Perform in Sunday Concert at Cedar Lake Camp
Big Bear Lake, CA -- The musical talents of local students, specifically the strings instrumentalists in the Bear Valley Unified and Steven G. Mihaylo music programs, will be performing solos, duets and trios on Sunday, April 25 and in the beautiful setting of Cedar Lake Camp. (Off Mill Creek Road, just west of the Alpine Slide. Cedar Lake: 866-5714) Strings Director Sharon … [Read more...] about Strings Students to Perform in Sunday Concert at Cedar Lake Camp
BBHS Students Tori Waner, Jodie Cline and Zack Meyer Compete in Rotary Club’s District Music Competition
Last Saturday, local high school students Tori Waner, Jodi Cline and Zack Meyer competed in Rotary District 5330’s 11th Annual Music Competition in the vocal semifinals and finals at the University of Redlands. These three Big Bear High School students were among 23 vocalists selected to compete in the District’s semifinal round. The students each performed two challenging … [Read more...] about BBHS Students Tori Waner, Jodie Cline and Zack Meyer Compete in Rotary Club’s District Music Competition
Today’s Dam Inspection Provides “No Concerns Regarding Dam Safety”; MWD Approves Summer Activities on Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Those in the vicinity of the west end of Big Bear Lake may have noticed divers in the water which, per the Big Bear Municipal Water District, is for an annual inspection of the dam. These inspections were prompted by a crack, discovered three years ago, during a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department dive team training exercise. Since late fall 2008, … [Read more...] about Today’s Dam Inspection Provides “No Concerns Regarding Dam Safety”; MWD Approves Summer Activities on Big Bear Lake
High School Students of Interact Club to Host 8th Annual Fiesta for Valley Seniors
Big Bear Valley, CA -- The 80some students involved in the Rotary-sponsored Interact Club at Big Bear High School have once again planned for a special event for the Valley’s 55 and older crowd, this being the 8th annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta to be held at the Big Bear Senior Center. This free event, to be held on Saturday, May 8 at 2pm, is open to all seniors, who will be … [Read more...] about High School Students of Interact Club to Host 8th Annual Fiesta for Valley Seniors