Saturday marks the launch of the National Safe Boating Council’s “Wear It!” campaign, as boaters are reminded to wear a life jacket during National Safe Boating Week, May 16–22, and always. In California last year, there were 55 boating fatalities and 601 boating accidents and, per the U.S. Coast Guard, 90% of drowning victims in recreational boating accidents were not wearing … [Read more...] about National Safe Boating Week Launches Tomorrow; Wear a Life Jacket, Designate a Driver, and Keep it Quagga-Free
Recreation
Devitos Lead Saturday Morning Hike to Grays Peak, the Second Climb in the Seven Summits Challenge
The Seven Summits of Big Bear challenge continues tomorrow, as hikers are welcome to join fitness experts Ted and Heather Devito to tackle the second in a series, Grays Peak, at 9am. Grays Peak has been added to the list this year, the second in the Seven Summits challenge, as Butler Peak is still closed due to fire damage from 2007. The Grays Peak hike, which launches from the … [Read more...] about Devitos Lead Saturday Morning Hike to Grays Peak, the Second Climb in the Seven Summits Challenge
Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District to Hold Public Forum on Former Big Bear City Park Property
A public forum regarding the former Big Bear City park property will be held by the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District on Monday, and all interested neighbors and community members are welcome to attend. The 5pm forum will be held at the Rec and Park offices at Meadow Park, at 41220 Park Avenue in Big Bear Lake. Information culled from the meeting, during which time … [Read more...] about Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District to Hold Public Forum on Former Big Bear City Park Property
Los Vaqueros de Las Montañas Present First in a Series of Horse Shows This Sunday, Partner With BBVRPD for Youth Horsemanship Program
This Sunday marks the first in a series of all-breed western horse shows hosted by Los Vaqueros de Las Montañas, Big Bear’s local riding club that was formed back in 1946. Horse shows at the Los Vaqueros Arena, located at the eastern-most end of Big Bear Boulevard in Big Bear City, begin at 10am on May 17, June 14, July 12 and August 16. Each of these horse shows, as well as … [Read more...] about Los Vaqueros de Las Montañas Present First in a Series of Horse Shows This Sunday, Partner With BBVRPD for Youth Horsemanship Program
Moonridge Zoo Hosts Saturday Events in Coming Weeks: Photography Contest and Bear Country Fair
The Friends of the Moonridge Zoo have two events planned for coming weeks, the first of which is the 3rd annual Photography Contest this Saturday, May 16. Winning photographs from last year’s event are featured in the zoo’s calendar and those who participate this round will be eligible to have their animal pics in the next calendar. The entry fee, which includes park admission … [Read more...] about Moonridge Zoo Hosts Saturday Events in Coming Weeks: Photography Contest and Bear Country Fair