Big Bear Lake, CA, May 17, 2013 - The Big Bear Lighthouse Project has recruited the country's most influential farmer, Joel Salatin, to deliver the keynote address at their 2013 Community Summit. Salatin is a third generation alternative farmer in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. The family’s Polyface Farm has been featured in Smithsonian, National Geographic and … [Read more...] about Visionary farmer to speak at the PAC
Environment
“Dirt is good for you!”
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 12, 2013 - The Big Bear Valley Community Gardens Project is hosting a series of educational workshops every Saturday from May 18 through September. The workshops are FREE and open to the public, held at the Community Gardens on Fox Farm Road behind CVS and across from Kmart. Participants should bring their own chair and something to drink. The schedule … [Read more...] about “Dirt is good for you!”
Help preserve Big Bear Lake’s beauty
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 2, 2013 - The Big Bear Municipal Water District has scheduled their annual Adopt-a-Shoreline Kickoff event for 9:00 a.m. on May 11 at the District office (40524 Lakeview Drive). The lake shore is one of the most heavily used recreational areas in the valley, so litter is a constant concern. The program recruits volunteers to commit to keeping a … [Read more...] about Help preserve Big Bear Lake’s beauty
Help shape our future at the next Master Plan Workshop
Big Bear Lake, CA, April 29, 2013 - The City of Big Bear Lake's Pedestrian, Bicycle and Equestrian Master Plan Team presents a third public workshop on April 30, this one focusing on prioritizing and implementing the list of projects and programs. The workshop begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center (39707 Big Bear Boulevard). The Master Plan is still in the draft … [Read more...] about Help shape our future at the next Master Plan Workshop
Clean-up of Cold Creek will be a slow process
Angelus Oaks, CA, April 28, 2013 - Highway 38 remains closed until further notice, as clean-up of a major fuel spill continues. The Public Information Officer for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), Andrew Hughan, said, "We know it's a real inconvenience for people to have the highway closed, but it's imperative that we get as much fuel out of Cold Creek … [Read more...] about Clean-up of Cold Creek will be a slow process