Fawnskin, CA, July 10, 2013 - 'Quality of life activist' Tammie Hayes has spent the last three months traveling more than 9,500 miles to raise awareness about bullying, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and suicide. She also runs a website for victims and their families from her home in Big Bear City. Hayes will present her inspiring message of compassion and … [Read more...] about Activist Educates on Depression, Bullying and PTSD
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Healthcare District Hires Permanent CEO
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 3, 2013 - The Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Board of Directors has announced Raymond Hino as the permanent CEO for the District. Hino has been acting as full-time Interim CEO since January. Board President Barbara Willey commented, “Ray’s extensive background and experience in healthcare, specifically rural healthcare, has prepared him to … [Read more...] about Healthcare District Hires Permanent CEO
Pets & Pyrotechnics: Plan Ahead
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 3, 2013 - While most of us are looking forward to one of the top-rated fireworks shows in California this Thursday, the boom of pyrotechnics can terrify cats and dogs. This severe anxiety often takes the form of uncontrollable shaking, panting, clawing, and frantic meowing or barking. But in some cases, an animal's reaction to these stressful sounds … [Read more...] about Pets & Pyrotechnics: Plan Ahead
Community Gardens Project Continues Successful Lecture Series
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 2, 2013 -- The Community Gardens Project is focusing their next set of educational workshops on keeping food crops healthy, and how to then store and prepare their homegrown fruits, vegetables and herbs . The workshops are FREE and open to the public at the Community Gardens on Fox Farm Road behind CVS. Participants should bring their own chair and … [Read more...] about Community Gardens Project Continues Successful Lecture Series
Keep Canines Cool as Temperatures Rise
Big Bear Lake, CA, June 29, 2013 - With record heat expected in Big Bear over the next few days, the San Bernardino County Animal Care & Control Program reminds pet owners to be extra watchful of pets. Pets are vulnerable to high temperatures, especially during a heat wave, and are unable to cool down their bodies as humans can. Animals left outside in high heat … [Read more...] about Keep Canines Cool as Temperatures Rise