As of today (June 18), Swim Beach at Meadow Park is open with expanded hours for the summer season. Open each day (except Tuesday) from noon to 5pm, Swim Beach features a white sandy beach, BBQs and picnic area, showers, certified lifeguards and, soon, a new 16 foot slide. For those who plan to spend their summer swimming, the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District offers … [Read more...] about Swim Beach Open for the Summer; Family Season Passes Available
Recreation
Sod Installation at The Ranch Is Nearly Complete; Three Regulation-Size Soccer Fields to Be Ready for Play in July
Sod installation began at The Ranch Sports Complex in Erwin Lake yesterday and, per the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District’s Reese Troublefield, “The complex will be finished and ready for play on July 6, but will be ready to gawk at on Thursday afternoon, if you’re nearby.” With the addition of sod, The Ranch will now have three regulation-size soccer fields, for use … [Read more...] about Sod Installation at The Ranch Is Nearly Complete; Three Regulation-Size Soccer Fields to Be Ready for Play in July
County Hosts Seniors Healthy Aging Fair in Victorville Next Wednesday; RSVP to Be Assured of Complimentary Lunch
San Bernardino County hosts the third annual Seniors Healthy Aging Fair next Wednesday, June 24 at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds in Victorville. In addition to a continental breakfast, as well as a complimentary lunch, the event will include health screenings (including blood pressure, oxygen level and blood sugar), entertainment, Wii tournaments, Tai Chi … [Read more...] about County Hosts Seniors Healthy Aging Fair in Victorville Next Wednesday; RSVP to Be Assured of Complimentary Lunch
Run the Bear Marathon Goes Before the Planning Commission in 9am Meeting Tomorrow
The Lighthouse Project has been hard at work to fast-track the logistics for the Run the Bear Marathon, which will bring an anticipated 2,000 runners and cyclists to Big Bear Lake on September 12. As proposed, Run the Bear will run around the lake, and will also include city streets including Pine Knot Avenue, Stanfield Cutoff, Sandalwood Drive, Park Avenue and Knight Avenue, … [Read more...] about Run the Bear Marathon Goes Before the Planning Commission in 9am Meeting Tomorrow
Friends of the Moonridge Zoo Offer Docent Training Sessions, Starting This Thursday
The Friends of the Moonridge Zoo are providing their final Introductory Adult Docent Program of the year, which will be held on three consecutive Thursdays, from 11am to 1pm, starting June 18. Those who enjoy learning about wildlife, and working with those who feel the same, are encouraged to participate in the three-class series; the first two sessions will provide the history … [Read more...] about Friends of the Moonridge Zoo Offer Docent Training Sessions, Starting This Thursday