The parent support group Common Ground, which is affiliated with the Lighthouse Project and geared toward parents of teens and pre-teens, offers another free workshop to parents as part of the “Strengthening Mutual Respect” series. The subject of this evening’s 6:30pm workshop is titled “Understanding the Teenage Brain” and will be facilitated by Mark Hobbins, founder of online … [Read more...] about Common Ground “Strengthening Mutual Respect” Series Tonight
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Memorial Service for Fred Ransom on Sunday at Snow Summit
This Sunday, October 18, friends of Fred Ransom, a legendary community member for much of his 78 years, will honor his memory with a Valley-wide drive and a memorial at Snow Summit. Referred to as “the longest Big Bear pioneer,” Ransom was also a regular fixture at the Teddy Bear Café, and the restaurant’s manager Shirley Martin is inviting those who wish to honor Ransom to … [Read more...] about Memorial Service for Fred Ransom on Sunday at Snow Summit
Snow Summit Ski Swap benefits National Ski Patrol
If you need to gear up for the upcoming winter ski and board season, a “Ski Swap” will be held at Snow Summit on Saturday and Sunday, October 24th and 25th from 8am to 4pm. If you have ski or snowboarding equipment or clothing you want to sell, the National Ski Patrol will sell them for you on consignment or items can be donated to the patrol. All monies raised will go for … [Read more...] about Snow Summit Ski Swap benefits National Ski Patrol
Masonic Lodge “Big Breakfast” Tomorrow
Tomorrow morning the Big Bear Masonic Lodge will hold an all you can eat “Big Breakfast” fundraiser with special guest, Noel Blanc of Looney Tunes fame voicing cartoon characters including Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and more. The breakfast menu includes eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes, sausage gravy over biscuits, coffee and juice. The “Big Breakfast” is from 7 to 11am, Saturday, … [Read more...] about Masonic Lodge “Big Breakfast” Tomorrow
Southwest Gas Accepting Donations in 12th Annual Winter Coat Drive; Seven Drop-Off Locations Through October 30th
The employees of our local Southwest Gas are asking the community to share the warmth this winter, by donating new or gently-used coats to their 12th annual Winter Coat Drive. Through October 30, donations of coats will be welcomed at seven locations, those being Bear Valley Electric Service, the Department of Water and Power, the Big Bear City Community Services District, … [Read more...] about Southwest Gas Accepting Donations in 12th Annual Winter Coat Drive; Seven Drop-Off Locations Through October 30th