Longtime Big Bear resident and outdoor enthusiast George Crezee is celebrating his 59th birthday with an afternoon of kart racing at Adams Motorsports Park in Riverside this hour [3pm]—though this is just event #10 in his day of fifteen activities. Since waking in the 4am hour for a healthy breakfast, Crezee has already taken a mountain bike ride, skate-skiied at Snow Summit, … [Read more...] about George Crezee Inspires Others to Get Outdoors; 59-Year-Old Celebrates Birthday Skiing, Skating, Surfing, Riding, Climbing and Paddling
Recreation
Easter Egg Hunts and Sunrise Service Offered Over Holiday Weekend
The Easter Bunny will be hopping through Big Bear this weekend, and two Easter Egg Hunts are offered to the public—one on Saturday, another on Sunday. The annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Soroptimists will be held at Pine Summit Christian Camp, from 10am to noon on April 11. Children should bring their own Easter basket, and parents are reminded to bring a camera for photos … [Read more...] about Easter Egg Hunts and Sunrise Service Offered Over Holiday Weekend
Elks Lodge Gives Annual Awards to Beverly Tannheimer, Ken Griswold
The Big Bear Lake Elks Lodge hosted their annual Media Appreciation Dinner last night, which was attended by KBHR and Channel 6, as well as Tim and Kim Sweet, past recipients of the Elks Distinguished Citizenship Award. This year’s recipient, as presented by Elks Exalted Ruler for 2008 John Neill, is Beverly Tannheimer. Having served as manager of the Senior Citizens of Big … [Read more...] about Elks Lodge Gives Annual Awards to Beverly Tannheimer, Ken Griswold
Today, April 8, Is National Start Walking Day
Today is National Start Walking Day, a campaign by the American Heart Association which recommends a 30-minute walk each day. The benefits of vigorous, regular exercise can improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels, help maintain body weight and lower the risk of obesity, enhance mental well being, reduce the risk of osteoporosis, as well as reduce the risks of breast and … [Read more...] about Today, April 8, Is National Start Walking Day
Foreigner’s Lou Gramm to Rock Swim Beach on Fourth of July
For those looking to have a “Hot Blooded” Fourth of July weekend in Big Bear, the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District is offering a lakeside concert featuring Lou Gramm of Foreigner, the band behind “Jukebox Hero” and “Feels Like the First Time.” Tickets are now on sale for the Fourth of July concert, to be held at Swim Beach on Big Bear Lake; ticket prices range from … [Read more...] about Foreigner’s Lou Gramm to Rock Swim Beach on Fourth of July