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
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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
Amgen Tour of California Cycling Through Big Bear in May; January 7 Power Breakfast to Outline Benefits to Business Owners
Professional cycling stars Lance Armstrong and Levi Leipheimer will be in the Big Bear Valley in May, as both are scheduled to participate in the 2010 Amgen Tour of California, billed as the biggest biking event in North America and now on par with the Tour de France. Big Bear will provide a high-altitude finish on the eight-day, 750-mile race, as riders cycle their way here … [Read more...] about Amgen Tour of California Cycling Through Big Bear in May; January 7 Power Breakfast to Outline Benefits to Business Owners
More Snow, Sun at the Ski Resorts; Snow Summit Hosts Annual New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade
Today is a beautiful day to hit the slopes, given additional snowmaking overnight and sunshine in the forecast, and both Snow Summit and Bear Mountain resorts offer half-day session, starting at noon. Snow Summit also offers night session, starting at 3pm, and half-night session, starting at 7pm and extending until 9:30pm. And whether or not you plan to ski or ride today, … [Read more...] about More Snow, Sun at the Ski Resorts; Snow Summit Hosts Annual New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade
Revelers Reminded to Designate a Driver When Ringing in the New Year
California Highway Patrol officers will be out in full force during the New Year’s Eve holiday, in addition to conducting statewide DUI checkpoints through Sunday, January 3 as part of the December DUI crackdown campaign: “Report Drunk Drivers. Call 911.” Revelers should also note that, in addition to the life-threatening consequences of drinking and driving, the Automobile … [Read more...] about Revelers Reminded to Designate a Driver When Ringing in the New Year