The local Meals on Wheels program has been delivering meals to seniors and shut-ins since being implemented in the Big Bear Valley in 1986. Though each recipient is charged $99 a month for the delivery of hot meals 10 times a week, the success of Meals on Wheels is primarily due to donations from local businesses and organizations, as well as the volunteers of the program, who … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Lakeside Mariachi Fiesta to Benefit Local Meals on Wheels Program
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Coach Jack Oksnee–A Bear Through and Through–to Be Celebrated at Big Bear High School on Saturday
A who’s who of Big Bear High School coaches and administrators including Mike Clifton, Rich Benson, Don Gifford, Phil Hamilton, Al Waner and Martin Bumstead, are scheduled to speak at this Saturday’s celebration of life in honor of Coach Jack Oksnee. In nearly 20 years at Big Bear High School (from 1972 through 1991), Oksnee coached a variety of sports, including football, golf … [Read more...] about Coach Jack Oksnee–A Bear Through and Through–to Be Celebrated at Big Bear High School on Saturday
Supervisor Derry Provides Links to Resources on County Website; Specifics Geared to Those in Economic Need
San Bernardino County Supervisor Neil Derry recently added a section to his website to include links to various programs and information for constituents negatively impacted by the economic downturn. The webpage can be found via sbcounty.gov/bosd3/ The “Other Assistance Programs” section includes information about assistance programs available at various utilities, job training … [Read more...] about Supervisor Derry Provides Links to Resources on County Website; Specifics Geared to Those in Economic Need
HEAP Application Processing Available at Bear Valley Electric on Tuesday; Financial Assistance Offered to Low-Income Households
Families and individuals who could use financial assistance with utility bills can start readying the paperwork, as Bear Valley Electric Service will be hosting HEAP application processing next week. Starting next Tuesday morning at 9am, applications for HEAP, which stands for the Home Energy Assistance Program, will be accepted for the first 30 in line, another 20 applications … [Read more...] about HEAP Application Processing Available at Bear Valley Electric on Tuesday; Financial Assistance Offered to Low-Income Households
Big Bear Chamber Still Seeking Contributions for Fourth of July Fireworks Show Over Big Bear Lake
The Big Bear community has ponied up over $39,000 to assure that the Fourth of July fireworks show over Big Bear Lake will be as big and brilliant as the anticipated 25,000 visitors expect on Saturday the Fourth. This year’s goal of the City of Big Bear Lake, the Rotary Club of Big Bear Valley and the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce is to raise $50,000 to make for a spectacular … [Read more...] about Big Bear Chamber Still Seeking Contributions for Fourth of July Fireworks Show Over Big Bear Lake