Parents, if your child has outgrown their clothes or is ready for some new, age-appropriate toys, the MOM Project will host a free toy and clothing exchange this Saturday, and the opportunity to participate is open to all Valley families. MOM Project Director Marilyn Vecchio tells KBHR, “People bring everything. It’s kind of like a big, free yard sale.” The exchange takes place … [Read more...] about MOM Project Hosts Free Toy and Clothing Exchange on Saturday
Schools
School District Budget Cuts Will “Cut Deep”
In the first of three meetings with the Budget Advisory Committee of the Bear Valley Unified School District, committee members addressed the daunting task of cutting $890,000 from this year’s school budget of approximately $23.5 million. By way of District staff, the Advisory Committee will make recommendations to the School Board of Trustees who will ultimately make the final … [Read more...] about School District Budget Cuts Will “Cut Deep”
BBES Food Product Fundraiser Checks Out OK
The Big Bear Elementary School Bobcat Booster Club has announced that food products delivered in December 2008 through the fundraising outlet, Cherrydale Fundraising, does not contain ingredients from the two companies, King Nut and Peanut Butter Corporation of America. These companies have been linked to the recent salmonella outbreak involving peanut butter and peanut paste. … [Read more...] about BBES Food Product Fundraiser Checks Out OK
Baldwin Lane Elementary School Fundraiser Read-A-Thon
In other school news, Baldwin Lane Elementary School is holding a fundraising Read-A-Thon on March 6th coinciding with the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Members of the public are invited to come and read to the students. Business Sponsorships are available for $100 in exchange for the opportunity to hang your company banner at the school for a limited time. Contact the school at … [Read more...] about Baldwin Lane Elementary School Fundraiser Read-A-Thon
Bear Valley Unified School District Needs to Make More Budget Cuts
The Budget Advisory Committee of the Bear Valley Unified School District has been asked to gather for a series of meetings to once again review the School District’s budget and make recommendations as to what costs can be cut. The Governor’s proposed mid-year budget cuts for the current year and proposed state budget for the year 2009-2010 incorporates cuts of approximately … [Read more...] about Bear Valley Unified School District Needs to Make More Budget Cuts