The Big Bear Lake International Film Festival is pleased to announce that the 2009 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for Screenwriting is Academy Award winner David Ward. Ward, most widely known for his scripts Sleepless in Seattle, Major League, and The Sting; will be presented with his award on Friday, September 18th, 2009 at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts … [Read more...] about Oscar-Winning Screenwriter To Be Honored By Big Bear Film Fest
39th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest
Burgermeister Hans Bandows and family host the 39th annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest, weekends through October 31 at the Big Bear Convention Center, located on Big Bear Boulevard at Division at Big Bear Lake's east end. Open Saturdays noon to midnight, and Sundays noon to 5:30pm. Regular adult admission is $12 Saturdays, $6 Sundays (with discounts for seniors and children). … [Read more...] about 39th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest
America’s Heroes Weekend at Oktoberfest
The 39th annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest kicks off with a special salute to America's heroes, including a 1:30pm opening day tribute on Saturday, featuring the Bear Valley Marine Corps League Color Guard and the Big Bear High School choir. Free admission for past and present military, law enforcement and firefighters. Regular adult Saturday admission is $12, Sunday admission … [Read more...] about America’s Heroes Weekend at Oktoberfest
Over 1,200 Participate in Saturday’s Run the Bear Events; First-Place Finishes for Tony Torres, and Locals Nick Comiskey and Jonathan Stiles
This Saturday’s Run the Bear event, coordinated by the Lighthouse Project and staffed by countless local volunteers, drew roughly 1,250 participants in the full marathon, half-marathon, 5K, Kids’ Kritter Run, and the bike tour, which cycled out of Pine Knot Landing before the sun came up on what turned out to be a beautiful day. Forty-year-old Tony Torres, winner of last … [Read more...] about Over 1,200 Participate in Saturday’s Run the Bear Events; First-Place Finishes for Tony Torres, and Locals Nick Comiskey and Jonathan Stiles
Bears Lose Home Football Opener to Aquinas; Homecoming on September 26
In other sporting news, the Bears varsity football team lost their first home game against Aquinas, in a score of 17-20. The next home games for the Bears of Big Bear High will be on Saturday, September 26 against San Jacinto; homecoming festivities will take place on Minder Field (at Big Bear Middle School) during half-time of the varsity football game on the 26th. … [Read more...] about Bears Lose Home Football Opener to Aquinas; Homecoming on September 26