Back in December, Big Bear Lake’s new Mayor Liz Harris adjourned the City Council meeting in memory of Curly Musgrave, a popular entertainer from Crestline who had performed at the Cowboy Gathering and other Big Bear events. The singer, songwriter and cowboy poet will be remembered with a celebration of life taking place on Saturday, January 9 at 10am at the First Baptist … [Read more...] about Memorials Planned for Curly Musgrave and Ted Fashempour
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Field Trip! Recreation and Park District Offers Trips to NHL and NBA Games
For sports fans looking for some action, the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District has a couple field trips planned for coming weeks. On Saturday morning, January 16, a luxury bus leaves Meadow Park for the Staples Center, to see the Los Angeles Kings take to the ice against the Boston Bruins. Tickets are $52 per person, and include transportation, ticket to the hockey … [Read more...] about Field Trip! Recreation and Park District Offers Trips to NHL and NBA Games
Anne Zimmerman Retains Top Position on Planning Commission; Resort’s Building Requests Approved
In yesterday’s meeting of the Planning Commission for Big Bear Lake, the Commission voted to keep both Chairman Anne Zimmerman and Vice Chair Richard Lambert in their current posts. Commissioners for the City, who are appointed by the City Council, also include Jim DeGroot, Craig Smith and David Caretto. As compensation for their time at first and third Wednesday meetings, … [Read more...] about Anne Zimmerman Retains Top Position on Planning Commission; Resort’s Building Requests Approved
Volunteers Welcome to Participate in Forest Service Eagle Count This Saturday
Those interested in enjoying the great outdoors, while also being productive, may want to join the Forest Service for this Saturday’s eagle count, which takes place both in the Baldwin Lake area and along the shoreline of Big Bear Lake. The ongoing American bald eagle census, which is now in its 31st year, included 26 volunteers in the Big Bear Valley during the December count, … [Read more...] about Volunteers Welcome to Participate in Forest Service Eagle Count This Saturday
Paula Fashempour to Assume MWD Presidency in Thursday Meeting; Lake Fees for 2010 to Be Addressed
As of Thursday afternoon, the Board of Directors for the Big Bear Municipal Water District, the agency that oversees the lake, will address their board reorganization. However, unlike other agencies and districts within the Big Bear Valley, the MWD Directors serve as president on a rotating basis, rather than holding an election. As the office of president rotates from division … [Read more...] about Paula Fashempour to Assume MWD Presidency in Thursday Meeting; Lake Fees for 2010 to Be Addressed