Given the change in seasons, and with recent cold temps indicating that winter weather is soon upon us, homeowners may want to follow some home maintenance suggestions, provided by the Big Bear Valley Contractors Association. In the fall, the following are recommended: check and seal windows, upgrade to a programmable thermostat, close critter entrances, shut off hose bibs, … [Read more...] about Is Your Home Ready for the Winter Season? Local Contractors Offer Seasonal Suggestions
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City of Big Bear Lake Presents Buxton Report Findings; Information Can Help Retailers Meet Consumers’ Demands
The City of Big Bear Lake’s Improvement Agency, overseen by Redevelopment Director Lyle Haynes, hosted a community meeting to outline results of a study by the Buxton Company, detailing specifics of consumers within the Big Bear Valley. The October 28 meeting was attended by three dozen or more community members, who were provided an overview of consumers’ buying habits, … [Read more...] about City of Big Bear Lake Presents Buxton Report Findings; Information Can Help Retailers Meet Consumers’ Demands
A BOOtiful Evening: Halloween in the Village 2009 Photos
Ghouls and boys, young and not-as-young, came out for the annual Halloween in the Village event on Saturday evening, October 31. … [Read more...] about A BOOtiful Evening: Halloween in the Village 2009 Photos
Military Families and Patriots Welcome to Join Mountain-Area Blue Star Moms
Some mountain-area mothers whose children are serving in the military have banded together to start a new chapter of Blue Star Moms, which is affiliated with Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Chapter organizer Zen Martinsen, whose 19-year-old daughter Sarah-Beth is currently serving as a combat medic with the U.S. Army in Germany, tells KBHR, “We are part of a national … [Read more...] about Military Families and Patriots Welcome to Join Mountain-Area Blue Star Moms
Kiwanis Club Readying Holiday Gifts for Kids Program; Family Interviews Begin This Sunday
The Kiwanis Club of Big Bear Valley is already gearing up for the holiday season with plans to once again distribute toys, gift certificates, clothing and shoes to local children in need. Low-income families within the Big Bear Valley are invited to benefit from the Kiwanis’ Gifts for Kids program and, starting this weekend, the service club will be interviewing parents and … [Read more...] about Kiwanis Club Readying Holiday Gifts for Kids Program; Family Interviews Begin This Sunday