We wish to extend a huge thank you to our community for your amazing show of support for ‘Run The Bear – Big Bear Lake Marathon.’ Thanks to all of you, this huge event was a huge success. Over 1,300 participants--some traveling from as far as Australia to run here--were thrilled by our spectacular scenery, challenging hills and altitude, well-stocked and staffed aid and medical … [Read more...] about A Community Thank You from The Lighthouse Project for Making the Run the Bear Big Bear Lake Marathon a Success
Recreation
Replanting in the Burn Areas of 2007’s Butler #2 Fire to Be Focus of SBNFA’s Public Lands Day
This Saturday, September 26 is National Public Lands Day on the National Forest. Last year’s Public Lands Day was honored in all 50 states with the participation of over 120,000 individuals who planted more than 1.6 million trees at over 1,800 events. This year, for the 16th annual Public Lands Day, the San Bernardino National Forest Association invites volunteers to contribute … [Read more...] about Replanting in the Burn Areas of 2007’s Butler #2 Fire to Be Focus of SBNFA’s Public Lands Day
Men Challenged to “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes”; DOVES Hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Month Kick-Off
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and DOVES will highlight the theme “Healthy Relationships—Partners’ Work” by hosting a special event on the 27th, the last Sunday in September. As with last year, DOVES hosts the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” march through the Village, during which time men from the community are invited to join the Big Bear High School football team … [Read more...] about Men Challenged to “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes”; DOVES Hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Month Kick-Off
New, Improved Big Bear City Park Re-Opens After 15-Year Closure
Saturday morning’s community event at the Big Bear City Park was not a grand re-opening but, per Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District’s Reese Troublefield, “a kick-off for the renovation. We are here to celebrate huge improvements.” Recent improvements to the park off Greenway Drive include lawn and more trees and, soon, the addition of playground equipment (from Erwin … [Read more...] about New, Improved Big Bear City Park Re-Opens After 15-Year Closure
Summer Is Behind Us, But Warm Temperatures to Continue
Today marks the first day of autumn and, yet, per KBHR’s weatherman Ben Brissey, we can expect temperatures nearing 80 degrees today, September 22. With the warm temperatures and the expectation of winds and low relative humidity in the San Bernardino mountains, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning, meaning that critical fire conditions are expected. This … [Read more...] about Summer Is Behind Us, But Warm Temperatures to Continue