The historic 1920s cabin on Juniper Point had been scheduled to make the move from its lakeside perch to the Big Bear Valley Historical Society’s museum in Big Bear City a week ago but, given highway logistics, that move was postponed until last night. Just before 1am, the rustic cabin that once housed a post office and grocery store traveled down Highway 38 on a flatbed truck, … [Read more...] about Just 80+ Years–And One Week–Later, Historic Cabin Moves from Juniper Point to Big Bear City
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Old Miners’ Days Celebrates 60-Year Tradition in 10+ Events Over Three Weekends in July and August; Annual Fundraising Bowl-a-Thon Set for May 3
This year’s 10 or so events in celebration of the 60th annual Old Miners’ Days will take place over three weekends in July and August. Some of the activities to look forward to include the Chili Cook-Off, Miss Clementine contest and the Country Fair the weekend of July 11 and 12; the Loggers Jubilee and Doo Dah Parade on July 18; and the Horseshoe Tournament and the grand Old … [Read more...] about Old Miners’ Days Celebrates 60-Year Tradition in 10+ Events Over Three Weekends in July and August; Annual Fundraising Bowl-a-Thon Set for May 3
After 80 Years on Juniper Point, Historic Cabin Moves to Big Bear City at 3 AM; Building to Be Transported Via Highway 38
After 80 years or more on Juniper Point on Big Bear Lake’s North Shore, the historic cabin will tonight be making the move to the Historical Museum off Greenway in Big Bear City. The 1920s cabin, which once served as a post office and general store, has been cleared out by the Big Bear Valley Historical Society this week, thanks to the help or 20 of so volunteers. A … [Read more...] about After 80 Years on Juniper Point, Historic Cabin Moves to Big Bear City at 3 AM; Building to Be Transported Via Highway 38
Man About Town Events Continue Through April 24; Evers Hosts Mardi Gras Casino Night on Saturday
The Man About Town events are well underway, in the Soroptimists’ fundraising campaign to eradicate teen violence in the Big Bear Valley. Man About Town candidates Ace Evers, Phil Hamilton and Paul Ortuno have each hosted an event, and these will continue through April 24, when the candidate who generates the most dollars will be crowned with the title of Man About Town on … [Read more...] about Man About Town Events Continue Through April 24; Evers Hosts Mardi Gras Casino Night on Saturday
New Public Access Cable Channel Will Feature Live Coverage of Local Government Meetings; Launch of Channel 98 Expected in June
At last night’s Big Bear Lake City Council meeting, City Manager Jeff Mathieu announced, “We’re stepping into the 21st century!” This will be achieved when, come June 1st, there will be a new, Big Bear-specific television station on Charter’s cable channel 98. The new Public, Educational and Government access, or PEG, channel will feature live coverage of public meetings … [Read more...] about New Public Access Cable Channel Will Feature Live Coverage of Local Government Meetings; Launch of Channel 98 Expected in June