On October 13, Chef Lyn Segrest of Stillwells Restaurant won the Chamber of Commerce's chili competition with his Old Miners Day Snake Bite Chili. Second place went to Dave Scannell aka “English Dave” of Dave Can Do It, a handyman service specializing in masonry and snow removal. Renee Wagner of The Barnstorm restaurant placed third. Rick Herrick, Mayor of Big Bear Lake … [Read more...] about Stillwell’s Chef Takes Top Chili Prize
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Forest Association Testing AmeriCorps Applicants
The San Bernardino National Forest Association has 20 spots available in its new AmeriCorps program, but they received many more applications. So, the agency developed an extensive orientation process, including a 6 mile hike along Grays Peak trail above Big Bear Valley. The goal of the local AmeriCorps program is to introduce young adults to conservation-related public … [Read more...] about Forest Association Testing AmeriCorps Applicants
Cruise Offered to Top Golfer
The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce will hold an 18 hole golf tournament at BearMountain Golf Course on Friday, October 23rd. Registration begins at 11:00a.m. with a shot gun start at 11:30. Happy hour will take place at 4:30pm, featuring a silent and Chinese auction, with an awards dinner to follow. Dinner is included for participants and is an extra $15 for guests. Teams … [Read more...] about Cruise Offered to Top Golfer
Big Bear Airport District Board Appoints a New General Manager
At this afternoon’s special closed session meeting of the Board of Directors of the Big Bear Airport District, the Board appointed a new general manager from the final list of seven candidates. Pete Gwaltney, aviation professional with over 15 years of management experience, will be joining the Big Bear Airport team as GM on November 2nd. Gwaltney is familiar with high … [Read more...] about Big Bear Airport District Board Appoints a New General Manager
Memorial Service for Fred Ransom on Sunday at Snow Summit
This Sunday, October 18, friends of Fred Ransom, a legendary community member for much of his 78 years, will honor his memory with a Valley-wide drive and a memorial at Snow Summit. Referred to as “the longest Big Bear pioneer,” Ransom was also a regular fixture at the Teddy Bear Café, and the restaurant’s manager Shirley Martin is inviting those who wish to honor Ransom to … [Read more...] about Memorial Service for Fred Ransom on Sunday at Snow Summit