Big Bear, Ca May 2, 2011 9:00 am - The Kiwanis Club of Big Bear Valley will honor 22 students at a ceremony to be held at the Performing Arts Center tonight. Kiwanis is a global volunteer organization dedicated to “changing the world, one child and one community at a time.” Hope for America is a program of Kiwanis’ California-Nevada-Hawaii Foundation, recognizing and … [Read more...] about Kiwanis’ Hope for America Celebration
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Local High School Senior Gets Artsy For Autism Awareness
Big Bear, April 29, 2011, 8:00am - When Sierra Hood found out that two of her classmates were autistic, she started researching autism, and found out that 1 in 91 kids have autism. Sierra, who enjoys art, discovered through her research that art therapy has been a major tool in working with kids with autism. As this is Sierra’s senior year at Big Bear High School, she decided … [Read more...] about Local High School Senior Gets Artsy For Autism Awareness
Bear Backers Raise Funds for School Athletics
Big Bear, Ca April 29, 2011 12:00 pm - Since the 1960’s the Bear Backers have been raising money to support Big Bear High School athletics programs. In past years, the all-volunteer organization has raised thousands of dollars to support the sports teams at the high school. Because of severe budget cuts, this year’s fundraising efforts will go primarily to transporting … [Read more...] about Bear Backers Raise Funds for School Athletics
Sierra Club Big Bear Group Hosts Earth Day Fair In Village
Big Bear, Ca, April 29, 2011, 9:00am - The Big Bear Group of the Sierra Club is hosting an Earth Day Fair on Saturday from 11:00am to 4:00pm in the Village on Pine Knot Avenue in the Copper Q’s parking area. This free event will feature a variety of informational booths and children’s activities, including a shopping bag decorating activity for kids for just $3.00, free native … [Read more...] about Sierra Club Big Bear Group Hosts Earth Day Fair In Village
Fire Fighters Host Car Wash For Burn Survivors
Big Bear, Ca, April 29, 2011, 8:00am - The Big Bear City Fire Department is raising funds for the Fire Fighters Quest for Burn Survivors by hosting a car wash this Saturday, April 30th, from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. The Quest is an organization that provides assistance to men, women and children that have been affected by burn injuries. The Quest operates with a 100% volunteer … [Read more...] about Fire Fighters Host Car Wash For Burn Survivors