The Miss Big Bear Pageant brought out Big Bear’s finest young ladies, as nineteen of them, in full-length gowns, graced the stage of the Performing Arts Center for Saturday evening’s scholarship competition, which resulted in a $2,500 award for the girl named Miss Big Bear 2010: 17-year-old Caroline Forry, daughter of Melissa Parker and Rich Forry, and a Valley resident since … [Read more...] about Seventeen-Year-Old Caroline Forry Crowned Miss Big Bear on a Court That Includes Elaine Flores, Ashley Rolston, Dreama DePaiva and Michelle Ritenour
Arts & Entertainment
Old Miners’ Association Meets for Special Presentations and Election of Officers for 61st Year
In anticipation of next summer’s 61st annual Old Miners’ Days, the Old Miners’ Association will hold their annual membership meeting tomorrow, October 6—and attendees are encouraged to wear their old miners’ duds. Tomorrow’s annual meeting of the miners will also include the election of officers, and special presentations; all those who have paid membership dues are entitled to … [Read more...] about Old Miners’ Association Meets for Special Presentations and Election of Officers for 61st Year
Nineteen Vie for Miss Big Bear Crown in Saturday’s Pageant at the PAC
Eighteen-year-old Hayley Bracken’s reign as Miss Big Bear comes to a close this weekend, as a new Miss Big Bear will be crowned at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center on Saturday evening. The 6pm pageant will feature 19 young ladies from the Big Bear Valley, vying for the crown and scholarship in a competition that will include interviewing skills, stage presence and … [Read more...] about Nineteen Vie for Miss Big Bear Crown in Saturday’s Pageant at the PAC
Locals’ Night Returns to Oktoberfest This Friday
If you haven’t yet done the chicken dance this season, tomorrow night is your opportunity to join your friends and neighbors on the dance floor, for Locals’ Night at the 39th annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest with Burgermeister Hans Bandows and family. On Friday, October 2, admission to Oktoberfest is just $3 for local adults, and free for children 12 and under, with all gate … [Read more...] about Locals’ Night Returns to Oktoberfest This Friday
Bears Update: Seniors Lauren Schour and Jessica Lewis Take Honors, Cross-County Hosts DeAnza League Meet on Thursday
The Big Bear High School football teams didn’t claim victory in Saturday’s games, though the varsity squad did lead San Jacinto at the start of the fourth quarter, but ultimately finished 41-23. “Candyland”-themed homecoming festivities at Minder Field included Bears alumni, in town for 10, 20 and 30-year reunions, and the crowning of homecoming queen Lauren Schour, daughter of … [Read more...] about Bears Update: Seniors Lauren Schour and Jessica Lewis Take Honors, Cross-County Hosts DeAnza League Meet on Thursday