The San Bernardino County Library System will, in the month of July, offer 50% amnesty to those who have overdue fines so, come Wednesday, these outstanding fees can be settled for half of what is owed. The County’s Head Librarian Ed Kieczykowski says, “We have over $1 million in outstanding overdue fines that are a year or less overdue. The average amount these people owe is … [Read more...] about San Bernardino County Library System Offers 50% Amnesty on Overdue Materials–Just in the Month of July
Arts & Entertainment
The Emerald City Comes to Big Bear Lake: CATS Presents Three-Week Run of “The Wizard of Oz”
The yellow brick road starts at the Performing Arts Center as, this week, the Community Arts Theater Society launches a three-week run of “The Wizard of Oz” featuring local thespians including Tori Waner and Amber Carpenter as Dorothy, Ty Warren as the Cowardly Lion, Steve Combs as the Tin Man, Joe Sellarole as the Scarecrow, Elena Peavy as the Wicked Witch, Amanda Fisch as … [Read more...] about The Emerald City Comes to Big Bear Lake: CATS Presents Three-Week Run of “The Wizard of Oz”
County Supervisor Derry to Sing Sinatra Set in Sugarloaf on Saturday
County Supervisor Neil Derry first dazzled constituents in Joshua Tree with his vocal talents and, come Saturday, he will be singing Sinatra songs in Sugarloaf. At 10am on June 27, the Sugarloaf Property Owners hold their monthly meeting, which will feature a potluck, opportunity drawing, and Supervisor Derry. Attendees are asked to bring a main or side dish to share to the … [Read more...] about County Supervisor Derry to Sing Sinatra Set in Sugarloaf on Saturday
Thursday’s Lakeside Mariachi Fiesta to Benefit Local Meals on Wheels Program
The local Meals on Wheels program has been delivering meals to seniors and shut-ins since being implemented in the Big Bear Valley in 1986. Though each recipient is charged $99 a month for the delivery of hot meals 10 times a week, the success of Meals on Wheels is primarily due to donations from local businesses and organizations, as well as the volunteers of the program, who … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Lakeside Mariachi Fiesta to Benefit Local Meals on Wheels Program
Phat Cat Swingers Rock Swim Beach This Saturday; Proceeds Benefit Year-Round Programming at the Teen Center
The first of the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District’s Concerts on the Beach swings into town this weekend, as rockabilly band the Phat Cat Swingers take to the stage at Swim Beach on Saturday, June 20. Gates at Swim Beach, at Park Avenue’s west end in Big Bear Lake, open at 5:30pm, and the Phat Cat Swingers start rockin’ at 7pm. Pre-sale tickets, available through Rec … [Read more...] about Phat Cat Swingers Rock Swim Beach This Saturday; Proceeds Benefit Year-Round Programming at the Teen Center