Kiwanis Club Readying Holiday Gifts for Kids Program; Family Interviews Begin This Sunday
The Kiwanis Club of Big Bear Valley is already gearing up for the holiday season with plans to once again distribute toys, gift certificates, clothing and shoes to local children in need. Low-income families within the Big Bear Valley are invited to benefit from the Kiwanis’ Gifts for Kids program and, starting this weekend, the service club will be interviewing parents and … [Read more...] about Kiwanis Club Readying Holiday Gifts for Kids Program; Family Interviews Begin This Sunday
Playtime! New Playground Equipment Installed at Erwin Lake Park
Children in the Erwin Lake area have been without playground equipment in the neighborhood park since September but, as of today, it’s playtime at the Erwin Lake Park. The Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District had removed existing equipment to allow for the installation of new ADA-approved features, including swings and a slide, which, as of today, are installed and … [Read more...] about Playtime! New Playground Equipment Installed at Erwin Lake Park
Big Bear Lake City Council Considers Policy for Overnight Parking During Snow Conditions
In anticipation of snow season, and bearing in mind the severe snows of last season, the City of Big Bear Lake is preparing a policy for overnight parking when snow conditions are in effect. As explained by City Manager Jeff Mathieu at the October 26 City Council meeting, “This is a resource to mitigate the towing of cars. It’s a courtesy we’re trying to provide our second … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake City Council Considers Policy for Overnight Parking During Snow Conditions
Let There Be Snow! Big Bear Mountain Resorts Begin Snowmaking, With Hopes of Opening in “the Near Future”
Local temperatures dropped below 20 degrees last night and, given the cold factor, Big Bear Mountain Resorts did their first round of snowmaking for the 2009-2010 ski season. As of last night, snowmaking at Bear Mountain was done on upper Park Run, as well as Expressway and Central Park. If cold nights continue, Bear Mountain will be open in the near future, maybe even this … [Read more...] about Let There Be Snow! Big Bear Mountain Resorts Begin Snowmaking, With Hopes of Opening in “the Near Future”