The long-awaited Big Bear Library remodeling project has been completed and, after a three week closure, the library on Garstin Drive in Big Bear Lake re-opens to the public at 10:30am today (April 22). Upgrades to the library, paid for by San Bernardino County and contributions from Friends of the Library, include fresh paint, new carpet, a new security system, additional … [Read more...] about Big Bear Library Re-Opens to Public Today, Following Three-Week Closure for Remodel
Recreation
Celebrate Earth Day on April 22–and Every Day
Tomorrow is Earth Day, which has been celebrated in support of the environment since 1970. If looking for ways to enjoy Earth Day with others, the Sierra Club will be hosting their Spring Fling potluck this evening at 6:30pm at the Discovery Center. Though not an Earth Day-specific event, the Sierra Club Big Bear Group dinner will include a tribute to John Muir (whose birthday … [Read more...] about Celebrate Earth Day on April 22–and Every Day
Over 550 Walkers–and Countless Dogs–Participate in Big Bear’s Fifth MS Walk on the Alpine Pedal Path
The sun was shining, the dogs were out, and over 550 walkers participated in Saturday’s fifth annual Walk MS, billed as “Stayin’ Alive for Walk MS Five.” Though fundraising tallies for the walk in support of multiple sclerosis treatment and research haven’t yet been totaled, event organizer Dave Emig tells KBHR that $33,000 in donations had been collected before the April 18 … [Read more...] about Over 550 Walkers–and Countless Dogs–Participate in Big Bear’s Fifth MS Walk on the Alpine Pedal Path
Big Bear’s 16th Man About Town Title to Be Presented at Family Event at BBHS on April 24
After weeks of fun events and fundraising, there are just two more activities planned in the Soroptimists’ Man About Town campaign, from which all proceeds will be directed to the effort to stop teen violence in the Big Bear Valley. Between the three Man About Town candidates—Ace Evers, Phil Hamilton and Paul Ortuno—there has been a sock hop, a casino night, miniature golfing, … [Read more...] about Big Bear’s 16th Man About Town Title to Be Presented at Family Event at BBHS on April 24
Big Bear Walks for National Multiple Sclerosis Society; Walk MS Along Alpine Pedal Path on Saturday Morning
The fifth annual Big Bear Walk MS, in support of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, launches from North Shore Elementary School (on Stanfield Cutoff) tomorrow morning and, if you (or your dog) want to participate, you can still register, as check-in will begin at 9am on the 18th. The walk along the Alpine Pedal Path on Big Bear Lake’s North Shore gets underway at 11am, … [Read more...] about Big Bear Walks for National Multiple Sclerosis Society; Walk MS Along Alpine Pedal Path on Saturday Morning