It was last June 24 when Community Church by the Lake was filled to overflowing in loving support of the Lundin family who, a year ago today, lost their son Michael, a 2006 graduate of Big Bear High School. The passing of Mike Lundin, a young man who loved sports, the forest and God, was the sad outcome of an altercation on June 18 that involved many young men from Big Bear and … [Read more...] about One Year Later, We Remember BBHS Football’s #76 Michael Lundin
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County Supervisors Approve Funding to Senior Meals Programs; Senior Lunch Served Twice Weekly in Big Bear
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors yesterday authorized $3.86 million to fund meal programs for seniors throughout the County, and over $71,000 of these funds will be directed to our community in the coming year. These programs, which include the twice-weekly meals offered through the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District, accounted for 281,540 communal meals … [Read more...] about County Supervisors Approve Funding to Senior Meals Programs; Senior Lunch Served Twice Weekly in Big Bear
Give the Gift of Life: Bloodmobile at Stater Bros. on Tuesday
Big Bear folks will today have the opportunity to “give the gift of life,” as the Lifestream bloodmobile will be at Stater Bros. from 11am to 3pm. Healthy individuals at least 15 years of age may donate blood (though teens will need parental consent); those who donate blood will receive a free mini-physical as part of the process, which takes about an hour. Those who donate … [Read more...] about Give the Gift of Life: Bloodmobile at Stater Bros. on Tuesday
Bearly Speaking Toastmasters Win District Award for Third Consecutive Year
The Bearly Speaking Toastmasters Club is the talk of Toastmasters, if you will, as our local group has received the Chuck Weck Award for public relations and community outreach efforts—and this, out of more than 100 Toastmasters clubs in District 12, which covers San Bernardino, Riverside, and East Los Angeles Counties, and for the third year in a row. The Bearly Speaking … [Read more...] about Bearly Speaking Toastmasters Win District Award for Third Consecutive Year
Soroptimists Celebrate 30 Years of Contributions to Big Bear Valley, Including DOVES and Rainbow Kids Club
Soroptimists International of Big Bear Valley celebrated their 30th anniversary in May and, this week, the City Council of Big Bear Lake honored their accomplishments with a plaque presentation, which Soroptimist President Helen Walsh and charter member Paula Fashempour received on behalf of their service club. Since their formation in 1979, the Soroptimists have made an … [Read more...] about Soroptimists Celebrate 30 Years of Contributions to Big Bear Valley, Including DOVES and Rainbow Kids Club