The Boulder Bay Park is one step closer to the implementation of upgrades and new features, given Monday’s action by the City Council of Big Bear Lake. Based on the award of a $350,000 grant, approved by the California Transportation Commission, enhancements to the park, initially approved by the Planning Commission, were reviewed by Council, once broken down by city staff into … [Read more...] about Boulder Bay Park’s New Landscaping Project Now Going to Bid; City Council Debates Trees, Water Features and Marina Permit for Park
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The Rotary Club Takes a Stand at City Council: They Are a Service Club, Not a Political Organization
The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake also took center stage at Monday evening’s meeting of the City Council of Big Bear Lake. The service club’s President Eric Lewis thanked the City for their assistance in the Fourth of July fireworks display which, Lewis noted, came together thanks to the Rotary volunteers who contributed over 850 man hours in four days in order to produce a … [Read more...] about The Rotary Club Takes a Stand at City Council: They Are a Service Club, Not a Political Organization
Big Bear Paddlefest Narrows the Field in Conquer the Bear Series; Paddlers and Mountain Bikers Share Sunday Ceremony
This weekend’s Big Bear Paddlefest, hosted by the North Shore Trading Company at Captain John’s Marina, was two days of fun in Fawnskin and plenty of paddlers in this, the event’s second year and first as part of the Conquer the Bear multi-event series. Saturday’s festivities included a bustling lakeside expo and paddling clinics taught by locals Scott Cordner and Cathleen … [Read more...] about Big Bear Paddlefest Narrows the Field in Conquer the Bear Series; Paddlers and Mountain Bikers Share Sunday Ceremony
B’s John Gorzik Takes People’s Choice in Old Miners’ Chili Cook-Off; Keli Homan to Do Second Round as Miss Clementine
The first of the Old Miners’ Days activities in this, the celebration’s 60th year, took place this weekend. Saturday’s Chili Cook-Off in the Village drew visitors and chili cooks from off the mountain, including Gene Bellar of Bakersfield who took the top cash prize of $500 for his first place batch of red chili; Jim LaTendresse and Mart Leitner took second and third places in … [Read more...] about B’s John Gorzik Takes People’s Choice in Old Miners’ Chili Cook-Off; Keli Homan to Do Second Round as Miss Clementine
Blooming With Opportunity: Garden Club, Xeriscape Tour and Flower Show This Week
If getting outdoors to garden is your thing, this week offers opportunity to learn more about local planting and native flowers. Starting this morning, Big Bear’s ‘A’ Garden Club meets at 10am at the Big Bear Discovery Center. The free, two-hour meeting will feature guest speaker Michele Mroszek, Water Conservation Specialist for the Department of Water and Power, who will … [Read more...] about Blooming With Opportunity: Garden Club, Xeriscape Tour and Flower Show This Week