Join supporters of the 2009 Big Bear Walk MS in raising money to find a cure for multiple sclerosis. The MS Kickoff Challenge is scheduled for March 7 at the Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm with raffles and sneak previews of outstanding prizes to be awarded on the day of the walk, April 18. This family event will feature plenty of kids activities and, for adults, Texas … [Read more...] about Walk the Walk for Multiple Sclerosis
Recreation
MWD to Provide Quagga Inspector Training for 2009 Boating Season
As the threat of the invasive Quagga Mussel cost the Big Bear Municipal Water District nearly $100,000 in mitigation measures in 2008, the MWD Board held a public workshop on January 15 to determine how to off-set these costs in the coming boating season, while still keeping Big Bear Lake Quagga-free. Per the MWD's General Manager Scott Heule, representatives from local marinas … [Read more...] about MWD to Provide Quagga Inspector Training for 2009 Boating Season
Locals Devito and Williams to Defend “Fastest Bear” Titles in February’s Snowshoe the Bear
Local athletes Ted Devito and Kim Williams were named the “Fastest Bears in the Bear” last February in Big Bear Lake's first-ever Snowshoe the Bear event, and come Saturday, February 7 they will be defending their titles. The second annual snowshoe competition launches from the Village before heading into mountain trails on the San Bernardino National Forest in both a 5K and … [Read more...] about Locals Devito and Williams to Defend “Fastest Bear” Titles in February’s Snowshoe the Bear
Local Cycling Enthusiasts Establish 30+ Miles of Big Bear Bike Routes
Though only formed in June of 2006, the Big Bear Valley Trails Coalition has already made their mark, as evidenced by 37 “share the road” signs installed around the perimeter of Big Bear Lake. The group's steering committee of 13, originally formed as a coalition of the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District, has garnered the support of the City of Big Bear Lake, CalTrans … [Read more...] about Local Cycling Enthusiasts Establish 30+ Miles of Big Bear Bike Routes
Outdoor Sporting Events Come Together as Open Air Big Bear Coalition
There are a number of outdoor sporting events here in the Big Bear Valley, and local event organizers have come together to form the coalition Open Air Big Bear. According to Rick Bates of the Valley’s Events Resource Office, “The concept is for all of us to work together, pooling our resources and skills to present a full season of exciting outdoor events. While each event … [Read more...] about Outdoor Sporting Events Come Together as Open Air Big Bear Coalition