The family of longtime local Lyman Bruce Ellis have announced his passing on November 30, just seven days shy of his 80th birthday—as always, Evalyn, Ellis’s wife of 58 years, was by his side. The Ellises have been Big Bear Lake residents for nearly 20 years. During his years as a pastor for nine Methodist congregations throughout Southern California, Ellis led young people on … [Read more...] about Family of Pastor Lyman Ellis Announce His Passing on What Would Have Been His 80th Birthday
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Community Services District Directors Meet This Evening; Other Valley Activities, Meetings Canceled Due to Storm
There were two meetings scheduled for this evening, one of which is the regular first-Monday meeting of the Board of Directors for the Big Bear City Community Services District. The CSD Board should have a brief meeting in open session, which begins at 5:30pm, as the only action item is the approval of minutes of the meeting of November 16; closed session will follow, and both … [Read more...] about Community Services District Directors Meet This Evening; Other Valley Activities, Meetings Canceled Due to Storm
Kiwanis Club Host Fundraisers to Benefit Gifts for Kids Program; Interviews for Families on Sunday
The Kiwanis Club of Big Bear Valley will be distributing Gifts for Kids this holiday season, in the annual program that benefits low-income families with children up to age 12. The service club will interview parents and guardians at the Masonic Lodge this weekend; interviews will take place at the lodge at 385 South Summit Boulevard, from 2 to 5pm this Sunday, December 6. … [Read more...] about Kiwanis Club Host Fundraisers to Benefit Gifts for Kids Program; Interviews for Families on Sunday
UMC Provides Thanksgiving Celebration for 80; More Simple Suppers Planned
Our local firefighters’ association wasn’t the only group giving their holiday weekend in service of others. The volunteers of the United Methodist Church also shared in the holiday spirit, by serving a full Thanksgiving dinner—and on Thanksgiving Day—to families and individuals in need. The church served approximately 80 members of our community during the Thanksgiving … [Read more...] about UMC Provides Thanksgiving Celebration for 80; More Simple Suppers Planned
Shop Locally: Big Bear Chamber Hosts Holiday Showcase During December 3 Power Breakfast
In the last week, we have shared with you the benefits of shopping locally during this holiday season. As, per a national campaign billed as The 3/50 Project, for every $100 spent at local, independently owned retailers, $68 returns to the community--whereas $100 spent in a national chain (located here) only brings a local return of $43 and, for $100 spent online, nothing comes … [Read more...] about Shop Locally: Big Bear Chamber Hosts Holiday Showcase During December 3 Power Breakfast