Those in the Shay Meadows neighborhood and East Valley areas are likely familiar with the burros in the Big Bear Valley and, in fact, the San Bernardino National Forest says that, over the past year, a herd of burros has moved from forest lands east of Baldwin Lake and into residential areas including Erwin Lake and Sugarloaf. The influx of burros entering residential areas has … [Read more...] about Forest Service Plans Wild Burros Round-Up, the First in 12 Years
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Common Ground Offers Presentation on “Understanding the Teenage Brain”; Parents Welcomed Next Monday
The parent support group Common Ground, which is affiliated with the Lighthouse Project and geared toward parents of teens and pre-teens, will offer another free workshop to parents as part of the “Strengthening Mutual Respect” series. The subject of next Monday’s 6:30pm workshop is titled “Understanding the Teenage Brain” and will be facilitated by Mark Hobbins, founder of … [Read more...] about Common Ground Offers Presentation on “Understanding the Teenage Brain”; Parents Welcomed Next Monday
City of Big Bear Lake Plans to Grow a Community Garden; Policy and Parcel Being Readied for Spring 2010
The City of Big Bear Lake hopes to have a community garden in place by next spring—prompted by an idea that was sprouted by the City Council’s Green Sustainability Committee, and spurred on by the enthusiasm of local gardening expert Robbie Bos. As presented before City Council last night (October 12), city staffer Cheri Haggerty outlined a formal policy for consideration and … [Read more...] about City of Big Bear Lake Plans to Grow a Community Garden; Policy and Parcel Being Readied for Spring 2010
City Council Votes 3-2 to Go Forward With DWP’s Water Rate Restructuring
It’s been a long time coming for staff and the Board of the Department of Water and Power, but a water rate increase is just one City Council vote away from adoption, scheduled for their October 26 meeting. Though the water rate justifications and specifics were not outlined again at last night’s Council meeting, given prior Council/DWP workshops, town hall meetings and last … [Read more...] about City Council Votes 3-2 to Go Forward With DWP’s Water Rate Restructuring
That’s Amoré: The Community Comes Together in Support of Marilyn Vecchio
The community is coming together in support of Marilyn Vecchio this coming Saturday, in an event that will benefit the woman who has long taken care of other families through her work with the MOM Project. The Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District and Community Church by the Lake, along with Sylas.net, have partnered to host a dinner benefit billed as That’s Amoré, … [Read more...] about That’s Amoré: The Community Comes Together in Support of Marilyn Vecchio