Big Bear Lake, CA, December 27, 2013 - Big Bear Women, Infants, and Children--OR “WIC”-- CLinic is now open at the Brenda Boss Family Resource Center at the Bear Valley Community Hospital on Garstin Drive. The WIC clinic will be open Monday and Tuesday, 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM. The WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program is a federally-funded health and nutrition program for: women who … [Read more...] about Women and Children Have a New Local Resource
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Walgreens and Kmart Host Toy Drive
Big Bear Lake, CA, December 12, 2013 - For the past 25 years, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has run an annual CHiPs for Kids toy drive to benefit children hospitalized during the holidays. This year, the CHP has put collection boxes for new, unwrapped toys at two Big Bear locations: Walgreens (42107 Big Bear Blvd) and Kmart (42126 Big Bear Blvd.). The dropoff boxes will … [Read more...] about Walgreens and Kmart Host Toy Drive
Planning End-of-Year Giving? Send a Burn Survivor Child to Camp.
Big Bear Lake, CA, December 9, 2013 - For the past ten years, the Fire & Burn Foundation has been providing winter camp for burn survivor children ages 5-17 in the San Bernardino Mountains. Over four days, 60-85 kids--typically from Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties--get the counseling and social support needed to re-establish and enhance their self-esteem. … [Read more...] about Planning End-of-Year Giving? Send a Burn Survivor Child to Camp.
Amber Alert Issued
December 5, 2013 5:08 p.m. - An Amber Alert has been issued for Elizabeth Romero of Kennewick, Washington. The incident occurred at 2:30 p.m. on December 4. The victim was seen getting into a green Ford Escape, early 2000’s, at 1800 W 7th Ave Kennewick. The family believes the suspect is en route Mexico with the victim. Kennewick PD is investigating as a kidnapping.. Please … [Read more...] about Amber Alert Issued
Santa is Taking Appointments
Big Bear Lake, CA, December 3, 2013 - Every year, Santa Claus brings gifts to around 1,000 kids in the Big Bear Valley, and he's now taking appointments for this year's visits. On the evenings of December 19, 20 and 21, the red-suited visitor will call out the child's name with a merry "Ho-ho-ho!" as he approaches the house with age-appropriate presents. Santa will visit … [Read more...] about Santa is Taking Appointments