Big Bear Valley, CA -- The crowds were already rolling in to Big Bear well before noon today (Friday, May 21), and the Amgen Tour of California Lifestyle Festival and Big Bear Expo is bustling at the base of Snow Summit Resort. There are countless booths set up near the finish line and in the Summit parking lot, featuring cycle gear, health and fitness, food, local artists and … [Read more...] about Stage 6 of the Amgen Tour of California Brings Days of Activities to Big Bear
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Francesco Chicchi Takes the Amgen Tour of California Stage 4 Win Before Thousands of Fans in Modesto
MODESTO (May 19, 2010) - Stage 4, one of the longest stages of the 2010 Amgen Tour of California, took the cyclists from San Jose to Modesto on a beautiful ride through the open land of California. After a fast and furious start to the race, which began with immediate attacks, Francesco Chicchi (ITA) of Liquigas-Doimo celebrated a narrow victory to take Stage 4 of the Amgen … [Read more...] about Francesco Chicchi Takes the Amgen Tour of California Stage 4 Win Before Thousands of Fans in Modesto
Kiwanis Club to Host Thursday Afternoon Bingo at the Senior Center, and Friday’s Pre-Tour de Big Bear Dinner
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Weekly bingo at the Big Bear Senior Center continues on Thursday afternoons and, per a vote by the City Council of Big Bear Lake last week, the payouts are now as much as $500, rather than the $250 it used to be. There’s another change to the bingo program, as it will now be overseen by the Kiwanis Club of Big Bear Valley, which has been contracted to do so … [Read more...] about Kiwanis Club to Host Thursday Afternoon Bingo at the Senior Center, and Friday’s Pre-Tour de Big Bear Dinner
Record Number of Entrants for Jim Hall Memorial May Trout Classic; Apple Valley’s Carl Van Burger Reels in $2025
Big Bear Lake, CA -- The 28th annual Jim Hall Memorial May Trout Classic took place over the weekend and drew a record 401 entrants for the ever-popular fishing tournament run by the Hall family and local volunteers. The overall winner in the two-day event was Carl Van Burger of Apple Valley, who reeled in an 8.55 pound trout, which also netted him the top cash prize of $2025. … [Read more...] about Record Number of Entrants for Jim Hall Memorial May Trout Classic; Apple Valley’s Carl Van Burger Reels in $2025
Swim Beach Opens May 29; Recreation and Park District’s New Offerings Include School of Rock
Big Bear Valley, CA -- With the summer season soon upon us, the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District has a fresh slate of activities, including tennis lessons and dog obedience classes, as well as ongoing offerings including karate, kickboxing and art—and, new this year, Aaron Foor’s School of Rock, offered to teens on Tuesdays. Swim Beach also re-opens this month, as … [Read more...] about Swim Beach Opens May 29; Recreation and Park District’s New Offerings Include School of Rock