The parent support group Common Ground, which is affiliated with the Lighthouse Project and geared toward parents of teens and pre-teens, offers another free workshop to parents as part of the “Strengthening Mutual Respect” series. The subject of this evening’s 6:30pm workshop is titled “Understanding the Teenage Brain” and will be facilitated by Mark Hobbins, founder of online … [Read more...] about Common Ground “Strengthening Mutual Respect” Series Tonight
BVUSD Students Return to School and New Superintendent Starts Today
Students enrolled in the Bear Valley Unified School District returned to school today after a two-week fall break. Today is also the first day for the School District’s new superintendent, Dr. Nancy Wright. Dr. Wright comes to Big Bear after a thirty-year professional career in education in Colorado. She has served as a teacher for over ten years, in various administrative … [Read more...] about BVUSD Students Return to School and New Superintendent Starts Today
Stillwell’s Chef Takes Top Chili Prize
On October 13, Chef Lyn Segrest of Stillwells Restaurant won the Chamber of Commerce's chili competition with his Old Miners Day Snake Bite Chili. Second place went to Dave Scannell aka “English Dave” of Dave Can Do It, a handyman service specializing in masonry and snow removal. Renee Wagner of The Barnstorm restaurant placed third. Rick Herrick, Mayor of Big Bear Lake … [Read more...] about Stillwell’s Chef Takes Top Chili Prize
Forest Association Testing AmeriCorps Applicants
The San Bernardino National Forest Association has 20 spots available in its new AmeriCorps program, but they received many more applications. So, the agency developed an extensive orientation process, including a 6 mile hike along Grays Peak trail above Big Bear Valley. The goal of the local AmeriCorps program is to introduce young adults to conservation-related public … [Read more...] about Forest Association Testing AmeriCorps Applicants
Cruise Offered to Top Golfer
The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce will hold an 18 hole golf tournament at BearMountain Golf Course on Friday, October 23rd. Registration begins at 11:00a.m. with a shot gun start at 11:30. Happy hour will take place at 4:30pm, featuring a silent and Chinese auction, with an awards dinner to follow. Dinner is included for participants and is an extra $15 for guests. Teams … [Read more...] about Cruise Offered to Top Golfer