The American Cancer Society anticipates an estimated 192,000 or more new cases of breast cancer to be diagnosed in the United States this year--though, the good news is that more than 2.2 million breast cancer survivors will celebrate a birthday this year, thanks to early detection and improved treatment. During October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, women are … [Read more...] about Soroptimists Offer Free and Low-Cost Mammograms in October, for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Big Bear Chamber Presents ‘Chilly Chili’ Evening
Chamber members from within the Big Bear Valley will come together on October 13th to compete in the annual Chamber “Chilly Chili Evening.” The mixer, which lasts from 5 to 7pm, will allow attendees to taste 11 different chilis. Hosted by the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce, the mixer will be held in the Bartlett parking lot, located next to the Chamber of Commerce/ Visitors … [Read more...] about Big Bear Chamber Presents ‘Chilly Chili’ Evening
Boulder Bay Resident John Boucher Nickels and Dimes His Way to $214,190 Mega Lotto Win
The check is in the mail—or at least that is the hope of Boulder Bay resident John Boucher who, a few weeks ago, won the multi-state Mega Lotto after purchasing a quick pick at Our Town Liquor in the Village. Boucher tells KBHR that, back in January, he started using his quarters to buy stamps and his nickels and dimes to play both the state and Mega lotto twice a week. “I … [Read more...] about Boulder Bay Resident John Boucher Nickels and Dimes His Way to $214,190 Mega Lotto Win
New Jersey Institute of Technology Celebrates Installation of Big Bear Solar Observatory’s New Solar Telescope, the Largest in the World
The Big Bear Solar Observatory is an iconic image on Big Bear Lake, yet it is also an internationally recognized facility, boasting the largest solar telescope in the world. Over the last year, an international team of experts has been assembling the solar aperture telescope, which boasts an 1.6 meter mirror, under the direction of astrophysicist Dr. Phil Goode. On October 3, … [Read more...] about New Jersey Institute of Technology Celebrates Installation of Big Bear Solar Observatory’s New Solar Telescope, the Largest in the World
Much-Missed Valley Residents Fred Ransom and Mike Kompaniez to Be Remembered in Two Separate Celebrations at Snow Summit
Over the Labor Day weekend, the Big Bear Valley lost two special, longtime residents and, in coming days, each will be remembered with a memorial service at Snow Summit. This Saturday, October 10, friends and family of Chautauqua High School teacher and ski coach Mike Kompaniez will celebrate his 56 years of life. Attendees are asked to, like Mike, wear their favorite … [Read more...] about Much-Missed Valley Residents Fred Ransom and Mike Kompaniez to Be Remembered in Two Separate Celebrations at Snow Summit