The Big Bear Valley Habitat for Humanity which, to date, is responsible for the construction of three homes now owned by families within Big Bear, will be holding a fundraiser this Sunday, with proceeds to benefit the building project for a fourth home, currently being built in Baldwin Lake. Sunday’s fundraiser, from noon to 8pm, will be held at B’s Backyard BarBQ, lakeside on … [Read more...] about Lakeside Fundraiser and Golf Tournament to Benefit Construction of Habitat for Humanity’s Fourth Big Bear Home
Recreation
Big Bear’s Fourth of July Weekend Results in More Visitors, Yet Few Incidents
[Updated version] The Fourth of July holiday under beautiful sunny skies made for a bustling weekend in the Big Bear Valley. According to Sara Russ of the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce, “From a Visitors Center standpoint, we had far more people than last year. We had about 170-200 people a day mid-week—and it’s continuing. That’s the best part. Even this week, the numbers … [Read more...] about Big Bear’s Fourth of July Weekend Results in More Visitors, Yet Few Incidents
Foreigner’s Lou Gramm Rocks Swim Beach on the Fourth; More Lakeside Concerts to Benefit the Teen Center
Swim Beach was rockin’ on the Fourth of July, as Foreigner’s Lou Gramm played a lakeside concert to benefit the Teen Center just prior to the fireworks display and the surprise flyover of a C-17 from March Air Force Base (both of which were coordinated by the Rotary Club). Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District’s Reese Troublefield, whose Eagles cover band Fastlane opened … [Read more...] about Foreigner’s Lou Gramm Rocks Swim Beach on the Fourth; More Lakeside Concerts to Benefit the Teen Center
Planning Commission Update: Old Miners’ Events Granted Approval, Decision Held on 42-Unit Apartment Complex on Knickerbocker Road
The Old Miners’ Days Parade on Sunday, August 2 will resume its former route, given approval by the Planning Commission of the City of Big Bear Lake. The Old Miners’ Association’s request to extend the Old Miners’ parade through the Village was approved at the July 1 meeting of the Commission, so the parade will begin on Big Bear Boulevard at Summit Boulevard at 12:30pm, and … [Read more...] about Planning Commission Update: Old Miners’ Events Granted Approval, Decision Held on 42-Unit Apartment Complex on Knickerbocker Road
Free Chipping Programs Underway; Firewise Home to Be Featured on July 18 Xeriscape Tour
Both Big Bear Lake and Big Bear City have earned the distinction of being named Firewise USA communities, an honor held by less than 500 cities and towns throughout the country. Residents can contribute to this fire-safe effort by clearing defensible space and taking advantage of free neighborhood curbside chipping of trimmed trees and dead vegetation. At present, the Big Bear … [Read more...] about Free Chipping Programs Underway; Firewise Home to Be Featured on July 18 Xeriscape Tour