State Superintendent of Schools Jack O’Connell this week offered his top 10 tips to help parents keep their children active and engaged in learning during the summer recess. Per O’Connell, “Instead of letting economic pressures burden already hard-pressed families, we should take advantage of low-cost activities to do as a family. Here are my suggestions for parents to help … [Read more...] about State Schools Superintendent Offers Top 10 Tips for Keeping Kids Engaged and Learning During the Summer; Historical Museum Open Weekends and Wednesdays
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Friday Nights in the Village Returns Tomorrow; VBA Brings Live Entertainment and Activities to the Village L
Tomorrow evening, July 17, marks the second of the Village Business Association’s Friday Nights in the Village events, during which merchants and restaurants will be open late. From 5 to 8pm, the Village L, including Pine Knot Avenue and Village Drive, will be bustling with live entertainment, children’s activities and local artisans. Big Bear Lake City Councilwoman Liz Harris … [Read more...] about Friday Nights in the Village Returns Tomorrow; VBA Brings Live Entertainment and Activities to the Village L
City of Big Bear Lake’s Planning Commissioners to Take Oath of Office Today, Before Reviewing Three Public Hearing Items
The Planning Commission of the City of Big Bear Lake meets for their regular meeting at 1:15pm in Hofert Hall today. This afternoon’s meeting will include a proclamation of appreciation for outgoing Commissioner Rick Hackney, and the swearing in of returning Commissioners Craig Smith and Richard Lambert and just-appointed Commissioner Jim DeGroot, each of whom will serve a … [Read more...] about City of Big Bear Lake’s Planning Commissioners to Take Oath of Office Today, Before Reviewing Three Public Hearing Items
Boulder Bay Park’s New Landscaping Project Now Going to Bid; City Council Debates Trees, Water Features and Marina Permit for Park
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
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