If you need to gear up for the upcoming winter ski and board season, a “Ski Swap” will be held at Snow Summit on Saturday and Sunday, October 24th and 25th from 8am to 4pm. If you have ski or snowboarding equipment or clothing you want to sell, the National Ski Patrol will sell them for you on consignment or items can be donated to the patrol. All monies raised will go for … [Read more...] about Snow Summit Ski Swap benefits National Ski Patrol
Recreation
Over 100 Contribute to Forest Replanting on National Public Lands Day; Volunteers Needed for Saturday’s Restoration Project
National Public Lands Day, this year held on September 26, started in 1994 and yet, this year, over 150,000 volunteers participated in the opportunity to contribute to public lands at over 2,000 locations, including national parks. Locally, the San Bernardino National Forest’s forest restoration day, three Saturdays ago, included over 100 volunteers from throughout San … [Read more...] about Over 100 Contribute to Forest Replanting on National Public Lands Day; Volunteers Needed for Saturday’s Restoration Project
Volunteers of the Baldwin Lake Fire Department to Join BBC, BBL and Fawnskin for Saturday’s Open House Activities
In celebration of Fire Prevention Week, each of our local fire departments will host an open house on Saturday, October 10; festivities will include hands-on activities for children, fire station tours, fire safety information, and visits by Sparky the Fire Dog (so bring your cameras). The first of the open houses will be hosted by the Big Bear City Fire Department; from 9am to … [Read more...] about Volunteers of the Baldwin Lake Fire Department to Join BBC, BBL and Fawnskin for Saturday’s Open House Activities
Forest Service Plans Intermittent Closure of 3N16, 3N12 and 2N09 for Road Repairs
In September, the San Bernardino National Forest began a number of road reconstruction projects in the Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead areas, given federal funding provided to enhance water quality through the reduction of erosion and sedimentation in forest streams and waterways. These Forest Service road projects will continue into the spring, though a few local roads will be … [Read more...] about Forest Service Plans Intermittent Closure of 3N16, 3N12 and 2N09 for Road Repairs
Local Activities and Camps Available to Students During Fall Break; Hummingbird Project Offers Financial Assistance
Bear Valley Unified students start their two-week Fall Break come Saturday and, parents, should you be looking for activities to engage your children through October 18, there are some opportunities. The Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District offers Wild and Crazy Super Sports Camp for 9 to 13-year-olds, at a cost of $99 per week. Offerings during sports camp include … [Read more...] about Local Activities and Camps Available to Students During Fall Break; Hummingbird Project Offers Financial Assistance