Big Bear Lake, CA -- Last week we shared with you the highlights of the ceremony celebrating Team Jordan Romero, upon their return from a record-breaking climb to the peak of Mt. Everest; among proclamations honoring 13-year-old Jordan Romero was a message from Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger saying, “Your perseverance is the hallmark of a true champion.” But, as Jordan shared … [Read more...] about Eighth Grader Jordan Romero Says of His Mt. Everest Adventure: “My Favorite Moment Was Coming Back Here”
Recreation
Hummingbird Project Offers Summer Activities Tuition Scholarships to Local Children
Big Bear Valley, CA -- With summer starting for BVUSD students on Friday, parents may want to plan some activities for the coming weeks. For those families experiencing financial hardship, the Hummingbird Project has summer activities tuition scholarships available, to fund such programs as summer camp at YMCA Camp Oakes and selected offerings from the Big Bear Valley … [Read more...] about Hummingbird Project Offers Summer Activities Tuition Scholarships to Local Children
Recreation and Park District’s Advisory Commission Meet to Discuss Park Funding, Skatepark and Zoo
Big Bear Valley, CA -- The Advisory Commission for the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District—which, at present, includes Don Pletcher, Kathryn Poole, Gloria Rose, Bob Ybarra and, as of April, Helen Stearns—convenes for their monthly meeting this evening at 5pm at the Big Bear Senior Center. This evening’s meeting is scheduled to include administrative updates on … [Read more...] about Recreation and Park District’s Advisory Commission Meet to Discuss Park Funding, Skatepark and Zoo
Boat Prop Incident Results in Emergency Situation; MWD Reminds Boaters to Turn Off Boat When Swimmers in Water
Big Bear Lake, CA -- A boating incident that took place on Big Bear Lake last week has prompted a safety reminder from the Big Bear Municipal Water District, the agency that oversees recreation activity on the lake. In the evening hours last week, a party of four adults was on a pontoon boat on Big Bear Lake, celebrating the birthday of the boat’s driver, a man in his 40s from … [Read more...] about Boat Prop Incident Results in Emergency Situation; MWD Reminds Boaters to Turn Off Boat When Swimmers in Water
Sign-ups for Adult Summer Softball Leagues Are Underway; Rec & Park Hosts Coaches Meetings on June 14, 21
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Softball through the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District gets underway this month, with three different leagues offered. These include a women's softball league for the summer season, as well as two men's leagues: A League for the more competitive ball players, and B League for softball-playing men more inclined toward leisure and recreation. Team … [Read more...] about Sign-ups for Adult Summer Softball Leagues Are Underway; Rec & Park Hosts Coaches Meetings on June 14, 21