Big Bear Lake, CA, April 10, 2014 - This year’s Man About Town fundraiser will benefit local women’s health programs, and Soroptimist International of Big Bear Valley has named the campaign “Healthy Women Make Healthy Families.” Under that umbrella are proactive practices for physical health--such as getting regular mammograms and following a lifestyle to prevent diabetes--and … [Read more...] about Men Competing to Raise Money for Women’s Health
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Guiding Teens Toward Healthy Relationships
Big Bear, CA, March 18, 2014 - According to a national survey, one in three adolescents in the United States is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner. In collaboration with Common Ground, DOVES will be educating parents, grandparents, teachers and community members on the warning signs of teen dating violence and share effective tools … [Read more...] about Guiding Teens Toward Healthy Relationships
The Race is on to Raise Money for MS
Big Bear Lake, CA, March 3, 2014 - National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week starts today, and locals have already started collecting pledges for the annual Walk MS event along the Alpine Pedal Path. On May 3, the Southern California & Nevada Chapter of the National MS Society will kick off the festivities at North Shore Elementary School (765 North Stanfield Cutoff). … [Read more...] about The Race is on to Raise Money for MS
The Bronx Gardener: Changing Landscapes and Mindsets
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 9, 2014 - The Big Bear Lighthouse Project’s Vision Summit is something hundreds of people look forward to every year. In fact, it sold out in 2013, headlined as it was by the bestselling author and farming philosopher Joel Salatin, whose mission is to “develop economically, environmentally and emotionally enhancing agricultural enterprises and … [Read more...] about The Bronx Gardener: Changing Landscapes and Mindsets
Sara Russ Maps Out Priorities For Healthcare District
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 5, 2014 - After serving a little more than a year on the Bear Valley Community Healthcare District (BVCHD) Board of Directors, Sara Russ is taking the reins. Her fellow board members elected officers last week, and named her President, an election she calls “a rare opportunity that comes with great responsibility.” Russ joined the BVCHD board in … [Read more...] about Sara Russ Maps Out Priorities For Healthcare District