Big Bear’s Volunteers of the Year were honored during a Big Bear Chamber of Commerce luncheon held earlier this month. The Event Resource Office of Big Bear Valley had received many nominations for the Volunteer of the Year Award, and those honorees included Lori Gardiner for the North Shore Improvement Association, Robin Martin for the Big Bear Discovery Center, Reverend Jean … [Read more...] about Russ Greek and Anne Heuerman Named Big Bear’s Volunteers of the Year
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No-Fee Permits Required for Those Holding Yard Sales Within Big Bear Lake
For those planning to hold a yard sale within the City of Big Bear Lake over the Fourth of July weekend, a no-fee permit is first required. Yard sale permit applications are available at the public counter in the Civic Center, located at 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, from 8am to 5pm each weekday; applications can also be downloaded from the City’s website at citybigbearlake.com. If … [Read more...] about No-Fee Permits Required for Those Holding Yard Sales Within Big Bear Lake
Thursday’s Lakeside Mariachi Fiesta to Benefit Local Meals on Wheels Program
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
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