The Big Bear Lake International Film Festival is pleased to announce that the 2009 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for Screenwriting is Academy Award winner David Ward. Ward, most widely known for his scripts Sleepless in Seattle, Major League, and The Sting; will be presented with his award on Friday, September 18th, 2009 at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts … [Read more...] about Oscar-Winning Screenwriter To Be Honored By Big Bear Film Fest
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John Grandi to Receive Community Appreciation Award
Friends of John Grandi are invited to join in a celebration of his many contributions to the Big Bear Valley on Friday, September 18, when the Big Bear Lake International Film Festival (BBLIFF) will present him with the 2009 Community Appreciation Award. The Community Appreciation Award is given to an individual who has contributed greatly to the well being of the local … [Read more...] about John Grandi to Receive Community Appreciation Award
SBNFA’s Music in the Mountains Series Wraps With Sold-Out John Denver Tribute–and Some Special Announcements
The San Bernardino National Forest Association is celebrating a successful Music in the Mountains concert series, the proceeds from which will benefit the Forest Aid tree restoration program and the Lighthouse Project’s Peace Garden project at local elementary schools. Kathy Clapsaddle, event manager for the SBNFA and the outdoor concerts at the Big Bear Discovery Center, tells … [Read more...] about SBNFA’s Music in the Mountains Series Wraps With Sold-Out John Denver Tribute–and Some Special Announcements
Historical Museum Open for Labor Day; Big Bear Valley Historical Society Meets at DC on Wednesday
The Big Bear Valley Historical Society’s museum, the only museum in the San Bernardino mountains, is open today (September 7), for the final Monday of the summer season—though the historical museum is open on weekends and Wednesdays into October. The historical museum, located on Greenway Drive in Big Bear City (where Highways 18 and 38 overlap) is open until 4pm and admission … [Read more...] about Historical Museum Open for Labor Day; Big Bear Valley Historical Society Meets at DC on Wednesday
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