There are two fishing events planned for Big Bear Lake in May, as the Board of Directors of the Big Bear Municipal Water District granted event permits for both at their meeting of March 19. That said, fisherman can look forward to the 27th annual Jim Hall Memorial Trout Classic on May 16 & 17 and the Big Bear Lake Resort Association’s Fishin’ for 50K Trout Derby to follow … [Read more...] about Two Fishing Tournament Permits Approved by MWD, as Well as Plans for Peninsula Recontouring Project and Office for Boat Ramp
Recreation
Snow Summit Hosts Team Nigel Ski-a-Thon in Support of Seven-Year-Old Nigel Holland
Team Nigel hits the slopes this weekend as friends of seven-year-old Nigel Holland partake in a Sunday ski-a-thon at Snow Summit. The grassroots community group invites all skiers and snowboarders to participate in this fundraising event, the proceeds of which will benefit the Holland family as Nigel continues chemotherapy treatments for brain cancer. During the ski-a-thon, … [Read more...] about Snow Summit Hosts Team Nigel Ski-a-Thon in Support of Seven-Year-Old Nigel Holland
Spring Skiing 2009 Is Officially Underway; Bear Mountain Offers Free Concert on the Sun Deck This Afternoon
As today (Friday) is the first day of spring, spring skiing is officially underway. Though night session skiing and riding have wrapped for the season, both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit resorts offer half-day session today, which extends until 4pm at both resorts. Spring break get started at Bear this afternoon, as they will feature two bands, including Vampire Weekend, on the … [Read more...] about Spring Skiing 2009 Is Officially Underway; Bear Mountain Offers Free Concert on the Sun Deck This Afternoon
Though Funds Are Not Currently Available, Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District and Big Bear City Community Services District Are Committed to Paradise Park’s Completion
A hold on state Proposition 12 and 40 funds may affect the timeline for progress on Paradise Park, though the park sub-committees of the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District and the Big Bear City Community Services District still met on Tuesday, March 17. Moving forward, the park sub-committees agreed on three points: the committees will stay intact, and inform their … [Read more...] about Though Funds Are Not Currently Available, Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District and Big Bear City Community Services District Are Committed to Paradise Park’s Completion
Lighthouse Project Wins Statewide Honor for the 2008 Move a Million Miles for Ryan Hall Campaign; Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District Makes Award Presentation on March 17
Though the Lighthouse Project, whose mission is to create a child-honoring community, has only been in existence for just over two years, they have already claimed a statewide honor—that of the Champion of the Community Award from the California Recreation and Park Society. The award, which was applied for by the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District on behalf of the … [Read more...] about Lighthouse Project Wins Statewide Honor for the 2008 Move a Million Miles for Ryan Hall Campaign; Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District Makes Award Presentation on March 17