Local children can take advantage of the uniqueness of having an airport in the Big Bear Valley. The Big Bear Pilot’s Association will sponsor the Young Eagle’s program at the Big Bear City Airport tomorrow, Saturday, April 11th giving children aged 7 to 17 the chance to fly with an experienced pilot for free. A signed parental permission slip is required. A reservation is … [Read more...] about Young Eagles Program Resumes Saturday
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Community Members Will “Carry the Cross” for Valley Youth on Good Friday
Big Bear’s second annual Prayer Walk, in support of the Valley’s youth, takes place tomorrow, which is Good Friday. All are invited to “carry the cross,” which will make its way from the Big Bear Christian Center at 800 Greenspot in Big Bear City, starting at 8am, and will continue along the Boulevard, through the Village, and to Veterans Park in Big Bear Lake. Those who want … [Read more...] about Community Members Will “Carry the Cross” for Valley Youth on Good Friday
New Boeing Turbo Engine Getting a Test Run at Big Bear City Airport Today
There’s a truck zipping up and down the runway at the Big Bear City Airport today (April 9), though that truck is toting a new Boeing turbo jet engine. Explains Norman Princen, chief engineer for Boeing, “Our program is called X48B, and our plane looks kind of like a B2 bomber. We’re flight testing it at Edwards Air Force Base, but today we are here testing the turbo fan … [Read more...] about New Boeing Turbo Engine Getting a Test Run at Big Bear City Airport Today
Elks Lodge Gives Annual Awards to Beverly Tannheimer, Ken Griswold
The Big Bear Lake Elks Lodge hosted their annual Media Appreciation Dinner last night, which was attended by KBHR and Channel 6, as well as Tim and Kim Sweet, past recipients of the Elks Distinguished Citizenship Award. This year’s recipient, as presented by Elks Exalted Ruler for 2008 John Neill, is Beverly Tannheimer. Having served as manager of the Senior Citizens of Big … [Read more...] about Elks Lodge Gives Annual Awards to Beverly Tannheimer, Ken Griswold
Haven’t Eaten Out Lately? The Barnstorm Restaurant Introduces “Set Your Own Price Wednesday”
The Barnstorm Restaurant at the Big Bear City Airport will tomorrow introduce “Set Your Own Price Wednesday.” Given tough times, owner Renate Wagner says, “For people who never get a chance to eat in a restaurant, this will be an opportunity for them to do so.” For the set-your-own-price special, customers will be able to choose breakfast or lunch items from a select menu and, … [Read more...] about Haven’t Eaten Out Lately? The Barnstorm Restaurant Introduces “Set Your Own Price Wednesday”