The employees and volunteers of DOVES, which provides domestic violence education and services for families in the mountains, are asking for the community’s help in providing “Undies for Christmas” for the women and children in the DOVES Outreach and shelter program. While most holiday giving consists of toys and gifts, underwear for women, girls and boys of all ages is needed. … [Read more...] about DOVES Accepting “Undies for Christmas” for Those In Need
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Forest Service Rounds Up 50 Burros in Shay Meadows Area in Recent Weeks
Big Bear Valley’s burro population boomed in the 1990s, likely the result of the since-discontinued Old Miners’ Days burro races; following the days long race, burros would be released around Baldwin Lake and, over time, a herd of burros built up in that area. The U.S. Forest Service responded in 1997, and rounded up 90 wild burros and placed them in the Bureau of Land … [Read more...] about Forest Service Rounds Up 50 Burros in Shay Meadows Area in Recent Weeks
Young Professionals Invited to Apply for Rotary Club’s Exchange Trip to Hungary in April; Applications Due Next Week
The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake has, in recent years, hosted young professionals from both Korea and Sweden here in the Big Bear Valley, through the Rotary International Group Study Exchange program. In April, selected young professionals who live within Rotary’s District 5330 (which covers portions of San Bernardino County) will spend a month in Hungary, to exchange career … [Read more...] about Young Professionals Invited to Apply for Rotary Club’s Exchange Trip to Hungary in April; Applications Due Next Week
County Celebrates Adoption of Over 100 Children, Including 30 Sibling Sets
In honor of National Adoption Month, San Bernardino County will be celebrating over 100 children who, come Tuesday, November 17, will each be given the gift of a new last name—and new family—as they transition from foster care to permanent adoption. This year’s theme for the adoption event overseen by the County’s Children and Family Services Department is “Family Pride” and, … [Read more...] about County Celebrates Adoption of Over 100 Children, Including 30 Sibling Sets
Proceeds from Antique Car Club’s Fun Run Benefit 24 Local Groups With Over $14,000 in Donations
The Big Bear Lake Antique Car Club’s annual Fun Run has in years past been the Valley’s biggest economy-boosting weekend event of the year and this year’s August weekend, which marked the 20th annual Fun Run ’round Big Bear Lake, was another sell-out, including 515 classic and vintage automobiles. What is special about Fun Run is that it not only generates visitors to the … [Read more...] about Proceeds from Antique Car Club’s Fun Run Benefit 24 Local Groups With Over $14,000 in Donations