Last September, the Big Bear Solar Observatory became home to the largest solar telescope in the world just in time for this, the observatory’s 40th year, since being established by CalTech in 1969. Though the solar aperture telescope (with a 63 inch, or 1.6 meter, mirror), housed in the big white dome on Big Bear Lake’s North Shore was delivered nearly 11 months ago, the … [Read more...] about Big Bear Solar Observatory’s 40th Year Is Highlighted by Installation of World’s Largest Solar Telescope
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Celebration of Life for Greg Boll to Be Held at the Discovery Center This Sunday
Those closest to Greg Boll have planned a celebration of life to remember the man who had long contributed to the Big Bear Valley before his passing this past Monday at age 48. The memorial for Greg Boll will be held this Sunday, August 23 at 5pm at the Big Bear Discovery Center on the North Shore in Fawnskin (at 40971 North Shore Drive/Highway 38). Boll’s companion Kris Assel … [Read more...] about Celebration of Life for Greg Boll to Be Held at the Discovery Center This Sunday
Greg Boll, Owner of Big Bear Marina, Passes Away Yesterday at Age 48
Greg Boll, owner of Big Bear Marina, past owner of Timberline Lodge and a businessman long involved in the Big Bear community, passed away last night (August 17) at the age of 48. Boll had been very involved in the Big Bear Valley, serving on the Planning Commission of Big Bear Lake, as charter President of the Big Bear Valley Fire Safe Council, a member of the Big Bear Lake … [Read more...] about Greg Boll, Owner of Big Bear Marina, Passes Away Yesterday at Age 48
County’s Health Department Launches Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program
On Friday, August 14 the County of San Bernardino launched the Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program, which is now being administered by the County’s Department of Public Health. Appointments are required of those applying for medical marijuana cards, and applicants must apply in person once the appointment is made for weekdays, 9am to noon and 1 to 4pm. According to … [Read more...] about County’s Health Department Launches Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program
Third Seminar in Free Alzheimer’s Education Series Offered at Senior Center This Afternoon
The third free session of the Alzheimer’s Education Series is offered to seniors and caregivers at the Big Bear Senior Center at 42651 Big Bear Boulevard this afternoon (August 18). Today’s Alzheimer’s seminar, offered by the Visiting Nurse Association of the Inland Counties from 1 to 3pm, will focus on Memory Loss and Stroke. The September 1 session is titled Taking Care of … [Read more...] about Third Seminar in Free Alzheimer’s Education Series Offered at Senior Center This Afternoon