The Friends of the Moonridge Zoo have two events planned for coming weeks, the first of which is the 3rd annual Photography Contest this Saturday, May 16. Winning photographs from last year’s event are featured in the zoo’s calendar and those who participate this round will be eligible to have their animal pics in the next calendar. The entry fee, which includes park admission … [Read more...] about Moonridge Zoo Hosts Saturday Events in Coming Weeks: Photography Contest and Bear Country Fair
Arts & Entertainment
Friday Night Blues on the Bear: DJ Rick Bates Brings the Blues to KBHR
Adding to the roster of special KBHR Radio programs, including “Fowler’s Fish Tales,” the “Big Bear Motor Sports Report” and “Tuned In on the Bear,” this week KBHR introduces “Friday Night Blues on the Bear.” The blues program, which will air each Friday evening from 6 to 7pm, will be hosted by local Rick Bates, who is director of the Events Resource Office of Big Bear Valley … [Read more...] about Friday Night Blues on the Bear: DJ Rick Bates Brings the Blues to KBHR
Senior Prom: Big Bear’s Seniors Invited to May 9 Party Hosted by BBHS Students of Interact Club
Big Bear’s seniors are invited to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the 7th annual senior prom, hosted by the Big Bear High School students of the Interact Club overseen by Rotary. This year’s dance party will be held on Saturday, May 9, and seniors 50 and over and welcome to participate in the free event, which starts at 2pm at the Big Bear Senior Center. Big band-era music will be … [Read more...] about Senior Prom: Big Bear’s Seniors Invited to May 9 Party Hosted by BBHS Students of Interact Club
Paul Ortuno Takes Man About Town Title in Soroptimists’ Fundraiser, Which Generated Over $72,000
Friday’s Man About Town finale featured teams of the three candidates—Paul Ortuno, Ace Evers, and Phil Hamilton, as well as the Soroptimists’ Basket Cases team (which was actually firefighters from the Big Bear City Fire Department in pink ensembles)--in a baseketball game against the Harlem Ambassadors, which was enjoyed by a packed house at Big Bear High School. The April 24 … [Read more...] about Paul Ortuno Takes Man About Town Title in Soroptimists’ Fundraiser, Which Generated Over $72,000
May 7 Auditions Scheduled for “Fandance,” to Benefit Hospital Foundation in August
The Bear Valley Community Hospital Foundation has announced it will sponsor the world premiere of “Fandance,” a dance musical based on the legend of Sally Rand. The play is written and choreographed by Misty Rowe (pictured) of “Hee Haw” fame, and directed by Beth Gardner. Net proceeds from the three performances in August will go to our local hospital. The producers are looking … [Read more...] about May 7 Auditions Scheduled for “Fandance,” to Benefit Hospital Foundation in August