International climber Jordan Romero has climbed the tallest peaks on five of the world’s seven continents—and he is just 12 years old. The Big Bear Middle School seventh grader will be sharing his story in a special, one-night-only presentation at the Big Bear Discovery Center on Tuesday, March 3. Doors open at 5pm, and attendees can enjoy music, free appetizers from the … [Read more...] about Discovery Center Hosts Seven Summits Slideshow by Seventh Grader Jordan Romero
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Vision 2009 Community Summit: The Lighthouse Project Shines the Spotlight on “Ohana”
Nearly 400 community leaders, including students and teachers, came together in celebration of community at the Lighthouse Project’s Vision 2009 Community Summit at the Performing Arts Center last night. The focus of the evening was “Ohana”--which is Hawaiian for family, or extended family--a term introduced to our common vernacular when Kauai-based Tyler Durman spoke to Big … [Read more...] about Vision 2009 Community Summit: The Lighthouse Project Shines the Spotlight on “Ohana”
Airplane Crash in Mountains This Afternoon; Both Occupants Able to Walk from Demolished Cessna
There was a plane crash in our area at about 2pm this afternoon, February 20, though both occupants of the plane have survived and, in fact, were able to walk away from the crash site. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the Cessna 172 was en route to the Big Bear Airport from San Bernardino International Airport when the plane went down about two miles … [Read more...] about Airplane Crash in Mountains This Afternoon; Both Occupants Able to Walk from Demolished Cessna
Snow Prompts Cancellations and Schedule Changes; Senior Center Closed Today
This week’s snow and subsequent road conditions have prompted some schedule changes. The Big Bear Senior Center is closed today, but will re-open on Wednesday at 9am. The senior lunch at Mountain Meadows has also been canceled for today. Students within the Bear Valley Unified School District will get a five-day weekend, as a Snow Day has been called for today. Bearly Speaking … [Read more...] about Snow Prompts Cancellations and Schedule Changes; Senior Center Closed Today
Snow Prompts Schedule Changes for Park District, Discovery Center
Given today’s heavy snow, this evening’s meeting of the Big Bear’s Biggest Loser program has been canceled by the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District. The next meeting for Biggest Loser fitness will be on Wednesday at 5pm at the Meadow Park gym. Also, the meeting of volunteers for the Big Bear Discovery Center has been rescheduled; rather than meeting tomorrow evening, … [Read more...] about Snow Prompts Schedule Changes for Park District, Discovery Center