Big Bear Lake, CA -- It you felt a stirring in the wee hours last night (May 14), it wasn’t the wind, but five earthquakes, each of them centered five miles north of the City of Big Bear Lake. The first of these occurred at 2:15am Friday morning, and was of a magnitude of 1.5, which was followed at 3:06am by a more severe earthquake of a 2.7 magnitude. The 2.7 quake was … [Read more...] about Quake Wake: Five Earthquakes Centered Outside Big Bear Lake Friday Morning; Largest Tremor Registers 2.7 Magnitude
Teens and Sex: Common Ground Presents Free Monday Workshop for Parents
Big Bear Valley, CA -- The local parent support group, Common Ground--which was formed as an off-shoot of the Lighthouse Project and their efforts to foster a child-honoring community--will once again offer a free opportunity for parents to learn and grow, while also promoting strong, supportive relationships with their teens. On upcoming Mondays, free seminars will be offered … [Read more...] about Teens and Sex: Common Ground Presents Free Monday Workshop for Parents
Big Bear Lake Fire Department’s Operating Budget to Be Focus of May 17 Workshop
Big Bear Lake, CA -- During this week’s regular meeting of the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District, overseen by Chairman Darrell Mulvihill of the Big Bear Lake City Council, the board moved to hold on a discussion/action item pertaining to the district’s 2010/2011 operating budget. Given a potential shortfall of $880,000 for the upcoming fiscal year within a roughly $5 … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Fire Department’s Operating Budget to Be Focus of May 17 Workshop
Peddlers’ Market at the Elks Lodge
The Big Bear Elks Lodge #1787 hosts their annual Peddlers' Market over Memorial Day weekend, featuring antiques, collectibles and crafts. Admission price is $3, and food and drinks will also be available. (Saturday admission also good for Sunday!) The Elks Lodge is located at the western-most end of the Village of Big Bear Lake at 40611 Village Drive. … [Read more...] about Peddlers’ Market at the Elks Lodge
Family Day at YMCA’s Camp Oakes
Camp Oakes invites Big Bear families to join them for Family Day, which will include canoeing, archery, rifle shooting, swimming and horseback riding, plus a climbing wall. Ticket price for adults is $10, $7 for children ages 17 and under. Meal tickets are also available at $5 each, though families can bring their own picnic lunch to enjoy at noon. YMCA's Camp Oakes is located … [Read more...] about Family Day at YMCA’s Camp Oakes