Fawnskin, CA, August 30, 2013 -- The Big Bear Discovery Center has long been an education portal to the outdoors. Now, it is the first certified Nature Explore Classroom in a U.S. National Forest. Nature Explore Classrooms are part of a collaborative project of the Arbor Day Foundation and the Dimensions Educational Research Foundation developed in response to the growing … [Read more...] about Discovery Center Breaks New Ground
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Host Families Sought for Exchange Students
Big Bear Valley, CA, July 8, 2013 - International Experience USA is a nonprofit organization that focuses on the lasting benefits and positive diplomatic connections accomplished through cultural youth exchange. Exchange students are carefully screened and are eager to attend an American high school and live with a host family for an academic semester or school year to learn … [Read more...] about Host Families Sought for Exchange Students
Open Sky Music Foundation offers school seminar
Erwin Lake, CA - May 19, 2013 - Songwriter, actor, raconteur Jake La Botz will present a Performance Workshop for students at Chautauqua High School on Monday, May 20, bringing a sample of strikingly original, acoustic folk blues to Big Bear Lake. The Open Sky Music Foundation, Inc. is presenting the event at no cost to the high school, with generous support from Open Air Big … [Read more...] about Open Sky Music Foundation offers school seminar
Kiwanis presents Hope of America Awards
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 6, 2013 - The Kiwanis Club of Big Bear Valley, the Bear Valley Unified School District and local school principals will honor students from across the Big Bear Valley in the annual Hope of America Awards program. The ceremony begins at 6:00 p.m. tonight at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center. The Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation established the … [Read more...] about Kiwanis presents Hope of America Awards
High school speakers compete on important topics
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 25, 2013 - The Big Bear Branch of the American Association of University Women is partnering with Bearly Speaking Toastmasters to present the second annual Eleanor Stem Allen Memorial Speech Contest. This year’s topic is “Sexual Harassment in Schools…big deal?” and is open to all high school students. The speakers compete for cash prizes, and the … [Read more...] about High school speakers compete on important topics