Professional cyclists from around the world are already making their way through California, as stage one of the eight-day Amgen Tour of California kicked off to the roaring cheer of cycling fans in Nevada City on Sunday morning. In an exciting sprint to the finish, per Amgen organizers AEG Sports, cyclist Mark Cavendish of Team HTC-Columbia was first to complete the 104-mile … [Read more...] about Amgen Tour of California Is Cycling Our Way; Pro Mark Cavendish Wins Sunday’s Stage One Race
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Saturday’s “Sustain Dos” Fundraising Event to Benefit Local Families in Need
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Local families in need will be the beneficiaries of this Saturday’s event at Community Church by the Lake, billed as Sustain Dos. Last year’s Sustain event, which featured dinner and live entertainment, ultimately raised $6000 for Community Church’s Benevolent Fund, which assists many struggling and single-parent families with expenses such as utility … [Read more...] about Saturday’s “Sustain Dos” Fundraising Event to Benefit Local Families in Need
May’s Third Week Meetings Include DWP, BBVRPD, BVUSD, BVCHD, MWD and SPOA
Big Bear Valley, CA -- In addition to today’s meetings of the Big Bear City Community Services District and the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District, there are a slew of civic meetings taking place in this, May’s third week. The Department of Water and Power Board of Commissioners now, as of May, meet on the third Tuesday of the month, so will convene tomorrow, May 18, at the … [Read more...] about May’s Third Week Meetings Include DWP, BBVRPD, BVUSD, BVCHD, MWD and SPOA
CalTrans to Suspend Flagging, Delays on Highway 18 to Accommodate May 21 Activity for Amgen Tour
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Those picking up their use of Highway 18 the “front way,” now that Highway 330 has been re-opened, are likely mindful of the weekday flagging taking place at the dam, to accommodate the construction of the new Big Bear bridge, scheduled for completion in 2011. Over the last year, CalTrans-hired contractor Flatiron Construction Inc. has conducted … [Read more...] about CalTrans to Suspend Flagging, Delays on Highway 18 to Accommodate May 21 Activity for Amgen Tour
Teens and Sex: Common Ground Presents Free Monday Workshop for Parents
Big Bear Valley, CA -- The local parent support group, Common Ground--which was formed as an off-shoot of the Lighthouse Project and their efforts to foster a child-honoring community--will once again offer a free opportunity for parents to learn and grow, while also promoting strong, supportive relationships with their teens. On upcoming Mondays, free seminars will be offered … [Read more...] about Teens and Sex: Common Ground Presents Free Monday Workshop for Parents