Big Bear folks will today have the opportunity to “give the gift of life,” as the Lifestream bloodmobile will be at Stater Bros. from 11am to 3pm. Healthy individuals at least 15 years of age may donate blood (though teens will need parental consent); those who donate blood will receive a free mini-physical as part of the process, which takes about an hour. Those who donate … [Read more...] about Give the Gift of Life: Bloodmobile at Stater Bros. on Tuesday
Schools
Given $817,001 Deficit, Lucerne Valley Unified School District Gives Preliminary Layoff Notices to 50 Teachers; Special Board Meeting Followed High School Graduation Last Thursday
In order to rescind $130,000 in cuts to jobs and programs, Bear Valley Unified School District staff, including teachers and management, agreed to a 1% cut in the 2009/2010 school year. Within the Lucerne Valley Unified School District, which employs many teachers from the Big Bear Valley, the financial picture is considerably more bleak—or, as Superintendent Michael Noga … [Read more...] about Given $817,001 Deficit, Lucerne Valley Unified School District Gives Preliminary Layoff Notices to 50 Teachers; Special Board Meeting Followed High School Graduation Last Thursday
Two More School Days for BVUSD Students; BBHS Graduation on Thursday Afternoon
In news from Bear Valley Unified School District, just two more school days until summer vacation! This evening (June 15), all Big Bear sixth grade students will celebrate their transition to Big Bear Middle School with the annual Sixth Grade Luau at Meadow Park. The event, for sixth graders only, is from 5:30 to 8pm, and sixth grade parent chaperones are welcomed. Both … [Read more...] about Two More School Days for BVUSD Students; BBHS Graduation on Thursday Afternoon
Staff Union Agreements Result in the Restoration of Positions and Programs for 2009/2010 School Year; BVUSD Names Knapik and Oymaian Employees of the Year
The Bear Valley Unified School District has ratified contracts with both BVEA and CSEA, the certificated and classified staff unions, that will allow the district to rescind $130,000 in cuts that were to be implemented in the 2009/2010 school year—these cuts, approved by the Board of Trustees in February, were the result of budget cuts that start at the state level. This was … [Read more...] about Staff Union Agreements Result in the Restoration of Positions and Programs for 2009/2010 School Year; BVUSD Names Knapik and Oymaian Employees of the Year
Soroptimists Celebrate 30 Years of Contributions to Big Bear Valley, Including DOVES and Rainbow Kids Club
Soroptimists International of Big Bear Valley celebrated their 30th anniversary in May and, this week, the City Council of Big Bear Lake honored their accomplishments with a plaque presentation, which Soroptimist President Helen Walsh and charter member Paula Fashempour received on behalf of their service club. Since their formation in 1979, the Soroptimists have made an … [Read more...] about Soroptimists Celebrate 30 Years of Contributions to Big Bear Valley, Including DOVES and Rainbow Kids Club