Friday’s Man About Town finale featured teams of the three candidates—Paul Ortuno, Ace Evers, and Phil Hamilton, as well as the Soroptimists’ Basket Cases team (which was actually firefighters from the Big Bear City Fire Department in pink ensembles)--in a baseketball game against the Harlem Ambassadors, which was enjoyed by a packed house at Big Bear High School. The April 24 … [Read more...] about Paul Ortuno Takes Man About Town Title in Soroptimists’ Fundraiser, Which Generated Over $72,000
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Local Businesses Give Back: Yoga Class Results in Healthy Food for Families in Need
Two family-run businesses have partnered to bring wholesome food to Big Bear’s food banks for those in need. At the new yoga studios of Equada Outfitters, proceeds from the 6pm community class on Tuesdays are used to purchase food for distribution to local food banks; last week’s beneficiary was the Four Square Church. The food purchased by the Fulkerson family of Equada … [Read more...] about Local Businesses Give Back: Yoga Class Results in Healthy Food for Families in Need
Lighthouse Project to Meet Quarterly; Next Meeting Scheduled for April 28
The Lighthouse Project is changing their meeting schedule to quarterly. Their next meeting will be this Tuesday, April 28, at 6:30pm at the Knickerbocker Mansion Conference Room. Quarterly meetings will follow on July 14 and October 13. … [Read more...] about Lighthouse Project to Meet Quarterly; Next Meeting Scheduled for April 28
“One-Stop Shop” for Social Services Will Be Available at LSS Offices in Summit Plaza As of Monday, April 27
Last week, Lutheran Social Services received the good news from County Supervisors that Big Bear’s Mental Health Alliance would be funded an additional $1.4 million in federal funds (nearly doubling their budget for the coming two years) and, this week, they have more good news. As of Monday, April 27, the much-anticipated “one-stop shop” for social services will be open to … [Read more...] about “One-Stop Shop” for Social Services Will Be Available at LSS Offices in Summit Plaza As of Monday, April 27
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Residential Recycling Offered by Both Big Bear Disposal and Community Services District
Should you be looking to renew your commitment to the environment on this, Earth Day, residential recycling opportunities are available at both ends of the Big Bear Valley. Both Big Bear Disposal (in Big Bear Lake and Fawnskin) and the Community Services District (in Big Bear City and the East Valley) offer free recycling bins and pickup to full-time residents. For those … [Read more...] about Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Residential Recycling Offered by Both Big Bear Disposal and Community Services District