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
Arts & Entertainment
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
“Yikes, I Have a Teenager in My House!”: Author Tyler Durman Returns to Big Bear for a Special May 1st Presentation for Parents
Big Bear High School students and attendees at the Lighthouse Project’s Community Summit have been treated to the wit and wisdom of author Tyler Durman and, come May 1st, both Big Bear Middle School students and all Bear Valley parents will have the opportunity to hear him speak. Next Friday, Durman will address students at a BBMS assembly and that evening at 6:30pm, the … [Read more...] about “Yikes, I Have a Teenager in My House!”: Author Tyler Durman Returns to Big Bear for a Special May 1st Presentation for Parents
Elks Ladies to Serve High Tea on Saturday, So As to Continue Serving the Community
The Elks Ladies of Big Bear have hosted an annual high tea for 20 years or so but, in recent years, have opened this fun event to the public in order to turn it into a fundraising opportunity that ultimately benefits our community. Proceeds from this Saturday’s Elks Ladies High Tea, says President Carol Choisnet, will allow the Elks Club to continue with ongoing charity … [Read more...] about Elks Ladies to Serve High Tea on Saturday, So As to Continue Serving the Community
BVUSD Music Students Take First and Second Place Honors in Forum Music Festival
Bear Valley Unified’s music students--in the Elementary Orchestra program, Steven G. Miahylo Chamber Strings and Concert Orchestra--participated in last Friday’s invitation-only Forum Music Festival at CalState Fullerton, and did our community proud. Under the direction of Sharon Rizzo, the BVUSD Elementary Orchestra received the top score of a Gold Rating, based on the … [Read more...] about BVUSD Music Students Take First and Second Place Honors in Forum Music Festival