The Event Resource Office of Big Bear Valley is hiring survey teams for the 2009 events season. The teams will conduct surveys throughout the year to help the ERO learn more about the event audience and the impact they have on the Valley. Rick Bates of the ERO tells KBHR, “It works better when they work as a team, be it friends or couples, but individuals are welcome to apply. … [Read more...] about Event Survey Teams Being Hired for 2009 Season
Recreation
The Race Is On: The Lighthouse Project to Assume Leadership Position in Bringing September 12 Marathon to Big Bear Lake
The City of Big Bear Lake and the Lighthouse Project, at last night’s City Council meeting, agreed to partner in non-monetary ways and, already, they’re off and running! The Lighthouse Project’s Beth Gardner, in a formal yet friendly presentation, offered a number of opportunities for the City to partake in the non-profit’s mission to create a child-honoring community and to … [Read more...] about The Race Is On: The Lighthouse Project to Assume Leadership Position in Bringing September 12 Marathon to Big Bear Lake
Local Businesses Give Back: Yoga Class Results in Healthy Food for Families in Need
Two family-run businesses have partnered to bring wholesome food to Big Bear’s food banks for those in need. At the new yoga studios of Equada Outfitters, proceeds from the 6pm community class on Tuesdays are used to purchase food for distribution to local food banks; last week’s beneficiary was the Four Square Church. The food purchased by the Fulkerson family of Equada … [Read more...] about Local Businesses Give Back: Yoga Class Results in Healthy Food for Families in Need
Seven Summits Challenge Hits the Trail on May 2
Ted and Heather Devito, current title holders for the Fastest Bears in the Bear, are once again challenging the mountain’s residents and visitors to join them in conquering the Seven Summits of Big Bear. Seven climbs are planned, starting next Saturday, May 2, to the seven highest peaks surrounding the Big Bear Valley as a means of experiencing the Valley—and health—from a … [Read more...] about Seven Summits Challenge Hits the Trail on May 2
Spring Is in Bloom: Local Gardening Experts Offer Planting Advice
Though this weekend’s temperatures won’t reach 70º as had been the case earlier this week, it is gardening season in the Big Bear Valley, according to the experts at Eminger’s Mountain Nursery and Hunter’s Nursery. According to Annett Campos of Hunter’s, “Right now is a good time to plant, because you can work the soil. Now is a good time for bulbs, such as Dahlias, Day Lilies … [Read more...] about Spring Is in Bloom: Local Gardening Experts Offer Planting Advice