International climber Jordan Romero has climbed the tallest peaks on five of the world’s seven continents—and he is just 12 years old. The Big Bear Middle School seventh grader will be sharing his story in a special, one-night-only presentation at the Big Bear Discovery Center on Tuesday, March 3. Doors open at 5pm, and attendees can enjoy music, free appetizers from the … [Read more...] about Discovery Center Hosts Seven Summits Slideshow by Seventh Grader Jordan Romero
Recreation
Vision 2009 Community Summit: The Lighthouse Project Shines the Spotlight on “Ohana”
Nearly 400 community leaders, including students and teachers, came together in celebration of community at the Lighthouse Project’s Vision 2009 Community Summit at the Performing Arts Center last night. The focus of the evening was “Ohana”--which is Hawaiian for family, or extended family--a term introduced to our common vernacular when Kauai-based Tyler Durman spoke to Big … [Read more...] about Vision 2009 Community Summit: The Lighthouse Project Shines the Spotlight on “Ohana”
Chili Cook-Off to Lead This Summer’s Old Miners’ Days Festivities; Association Planning Meeting on March 2
The community is invited to participate in the 60th annual Old Miners’ Days celebration—and before the events even get underway. A planning meeting, to organize this summer’s activities, will be held on Monday, March 2 and, per Old Miners’ Association President Tony Sundvall, everyone is welcome. “We’re switching the schedule up a little bit this year, “Sundvall tells KBHR, … [Read more...] about Chili Cook-Off to Lead This Summer’s Old Miners’ Days Festivities; Association Planning Meeting on March 2
Local Pre-Teens Compete in J4 Festival Qualifying Race at Summit Over Weekend
About 30 of Big Bear’s top 11 and 12-year-old skiers competed in this weekend’s J4 festival qualifying race at Snow Summit resort over the weekend. Though none of the skiers from the Snow Summit Junior Race Team qualified for the competition over racers from six other teams, a number of them from the Tahoe area, the future looks bright for three of the younger racers who came … [Read more...] about Local Pre-Teens Compete in J4 Festival Qualifying Race at Summit Over Weekend
Lake Permit Fees to Increase in 2009 Boating Season
An additional fee of $10 will be applied to all annual boat permits issued for Big Bear Lake in the 2009 boating season, given a resolution passed by the Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors on Thursday. There were no protests to the fee increase, either in person at the meeting of February 19 or submitted in writing, so directors proceeded with the increase, which … [Read more...] about Lake Permit Fees to Increase in 2009 Boating Season