The Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District has opened Swim Beach for the season, and hours of operation are currently noon to 5pm on both Saturdays and Sundays. In addition to a white sandy beach (and current lake temps in the 60s), the district’s Assistant Regional Manager Lorie Judd says, “We have qualified, certified lifeguards on staff and the snack bar is open. … [Read more...] about Safe Swimming and Lakeside BarBQing Available at Swim Beach, Site of Fourth of July Concert
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Many Positive Things Happening at Big Bear High School, “Our House” to Award-Winning Athletes and Musicians
Yesterday’s bomb scare at Big Bear High School was the second in as many school days, and resulted in an early-out for students in the noon hour as law enforcement did a thorough sweep of the campus to make sure that there was no bomb to be found. The seriousness of these bomb threats at the high school has prompted the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station to partner with the national … [Read more...] about Many Positive Things Happening at Big Bear High School, “Our House” to Award-Winning Athletes and Musicians
Peace, Music, Trees: Local Groups Come Together to Plant Peace Gardens and Bring Music to the Mountains
Local non-profit groups are coming together to create peace, plant gardens and bring us music in the mountains. Volunteers of the Lighthouse Project are working toward creating community gardens and the first of these is coming together at Big Bear Elementary School this week, as Reverend Jean Sweet and others begin planting with kindergartners, 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders as of … [Read more...] about Peace, Music, Trees: Local Groups Come Together to Plant Peace Gardens and Bring Music to the Mountains
Over a Hundred Music Students and Their Instruments Make for A String Extravaganza at the PAC on Wednesday
The award-winning student musicians of the BVUSD and Steven G. Mihaylo Foundation strings programs will gather at the Performing Arts Center this Wednesday for “A String Extravaganza.” Over 100 students will be participating in the musical revue directed by Sharon Rizzo, and she notes, “They do everything from classical music to Latin, rock and country western-type fiddlin’. … [Read more...] about Over a Hundred Music Students and Their Instruments Make for A String Extravaganza at the PAC on Wednesday
Lakeside Concerts, Free Movie Nights, Youth Field Trips Available Through Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District This Summer, As Well as Classes in Kayaking, Horsemanship and Gold Prospecting
The summer season is full of recreational opportunities, many of them outlined in the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District’s just-released 2009 Summer Brochure. In addition to the Fourth of July concert on the beach featuring Foreigner’s Lou Gramm, there will be another four concerts, as well as free movie nights at the lakeside venue. Rec and Park also offers a number … [Read more...] about Lakeside Concerts, Free Movie Nights, Youth Field Trips Available Through Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District This Summer, As Well as Classes in Kayaking, Horsemanship and Gold Prospecting