The City of Big Bear Lake forged international friendships back in 1984, under then-Mayor John Eminger, aligning with Rosarito Beach, Mexico as our official Friendship City and Abtenau, Austria as our Sister City. Though interactions with Rosarito Beach have been limited in recent years, our Sister City in Abtenau has participated in a summer student study exchange program, … [Read more...] about City of Big Bear Lake Reconsiders Friendship and Sister Cities Alliances; Families in Favor of Continuing 25-Year Relationship With Abtenau, Austria
Planning to Deep Fry the Bird? Firefighters Provide How-To Video for Thanksgiving
If you are planning to deep-fry your Thanksgiving turkey, the Big Bear City Fire Department offers a how-to online video, wherein firefighters demonstrate the safe and proper way to deep fry. The most crucial safety tips are to be sure that the fryer is placed on a non-combustible surface, and not on decks or near trees, though all deep frying should be done outside. Prior to … [Read more...] about Planning to Deep Fry the Bird? Firefighters Provide How-To Video for Thanksgiving
Do Your Part for Big Bear This Holiday Season by Shopping Locally
The Thanksgiving weekend marks the start of the holiday shopping season, with the official kick-off coming on the 27th or “Black Friday.” Before you embark on your shopping spree, something to consider: by making your purchases locally, 45 cents or more of every dollar spent goes back into the community. The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce has had a “Shop Big Bear” program in … [Read more...] about Do Your Part for Big Bear This Holiday Season by Shopping Locally
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town; Tree Lighting Ceremonies on Friday, Saturday
Santa Claus is coming to town, and is scheduled to make three appearances in the Big Bear Valley, starting with Friday’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Big Bear Lake. Pine Knot Avenue and Village Drive, in Big Bear Lake’s Village, will be closed to traffic as of 4pm on Friday, to accommodate the annual tree lighting ceremony, which begins at 4:30pm, and will feature music … [Read more...] about Santa Claus Is Coming to Town; Tree Lighting Ceremonies on Friday, Saturday