In an effort to help local families in need, the Big Bear-based Sylas.net is hosting a Friday night event billed as Sustain, which will feature a dinner of chili and cornbread (hot dogs for the kids) and entertainment at Community Church by the Lake, on the Boulevard at Knickerbocker in Big Bear Lake. This is not a church event, but a community event with 100% of proceeds to … [Read more...] about Dinner and Entertainment at Sustain Event, to Benefit Local Families in Need
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Soroptimists to Honor Those Making a Difference for Women; Award Applications Available
Soroptimist International of Big Bear Valley will once again be honoring women in our community, with three annual awards that recognize those who are “Making a Difference for Women.” Applications to nominate individuals for the three awards are available from Jan LaBarre at Phil’s Automotive at 41967 Fox Farm Road (across from Interiors), and the deadline for submission is … [Read more...] about Soroptimists to Honor Those Making a Difference for Women; Award Applications Available
Free Dental Care Offered Through LLU School of Dentistry
If you don’t have dental insurance, the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry has announced a unique opportunity. As part of their licensing examination, the 2009 graduating class of is looking for individuals who need certain types of dental care. Students will hold free limited evaluations to identify potential patients. You must be at least 16 years old and cannot have … [Read more...] about Free Dental Care Offered Through LLU School of Dentistry
BBHS Class of 1956 Graduate and 21-Year BVUSD Employee Marie Wanke Passes Away on Monday
Longtime Big Bear local and former Woman of Distinction honoree Marie Wanke passed away on Monday, with her family at her side, including husband Gary, her Big Bear High School class of 1956 classmate and husband of nearly 49 years. Prior to her passing on November 3, Wanke, age 69, had worked for the Bear Valley Unified School District for 21 years (as secretary to the … [Read more...] about BBHS Class of 1956 Graduate and 21-Year BVUSD Employee Marie Wanke Passes Away on Monday
Long-Standing Poplar Tree at Meadow Park Felled by Rec and Park Staff as Limbs Overhung Tot Lot
Passersby along Park Avenue this morning in the 7am hour may have noticed a large tree down in Meadow Park, near the playground or "tot lot" area off the tennis courts. As it turns out, a crew from the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District cut down the poplar tree, guesstimated to be about 70 years old, as a safety precaution, as had been the case with another, smaller … [Read more...] about Long-Standing Poplar Tree at Meadow Park Felled by Rec and Park Staff as Limbs Overhung Tot Lot