The Big Bear Valley Habitat for Humanity which, to date, is responsible for the construction of three homes now owned by families within Big Bear, will be holding a fundraiser this Sunday, with proceeds to benefit the building project for a fourth home, currently being built in Baldwin Lake. Sunday’s fundraiser, from noon to 8pm, will be held at B’s Backyard BarBQ, lakeside on … [Read more...] about Lakeside Fundraiser and Golf Tournament to Benefit Construction of Habitat for Humanity’s Fourth Big Bear Home
Big Bear’s Fourth of July Weekend Results in More Visitors, Yet Few Incidents
[Updated version] The Fourth of July holiday under beautiful sunny skies made for a bustling weekend in the Big Bear Valley. According to Sara Russ of the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce, “From a Visitors Center standpoint, we had far more people than last year. We had about 170-200 people a day mid-week—and it’s continuing. That’s the best part. Even this week, the numbers … [Read more...] about Big Bear’s Fourth of July Weekend Results in More Visitors, Yet Few Incidents
Foreigner’s Lou Gramm Rocks Swim Beach on the Fourth; More Lakeside Concerts to Benefit the Teen Center
Swim Beach was rockin’ on the Fourth of July, as Foreigner’s Lou Gramm played a lakeside concert to benefit the Teen Center just prior to the fireworks display and the surprise flyover of a C-17 from March Air Force Base (both of which were coordinated by the Rotary Club). Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District’s Reese Troublefield, whose Eagles cover band Fastlane opened … [Read more...] about Foreigner’s Lou Gramm Rocks Swim Beach on the Fourth; More Lakeside Concerts to Benefit the Teen Center
Community Services District’s Water Department Recognized; Water Master Plan Available for Review in August
The Community Services District’s Water Department took center stage at this week’s meeting of their Board of Directors as the department overseen by Water Superintendent Tim Moran earned CSD’s second quarter Safety Award. The quarterly award is given to the CSD department, including those within the Big Bear City Fire Department, for attendance at weekly and/or monthly safety … [Read more...] about Community Services District’s Water Department Recognized; Water Master Plan Available for Review in August
United Methodist Church Extends Simple Supper Offering to Second and Fourth Thursdays
The United Methodist Church, which in recent months has offered a free meal to those in need, will now extend their Simple Supper offering to twice a month. Starting this Thursday, July 9, and each second and fourth Thursday of each month, a Simple Supper will be offered from 5 to 7pm at the church, located on the corner of North Shore Drive and Holden Avenue in Big Bear City. … [Read more...] about United Methodist Church Extends Simple Supper Offering to Second and Fourth Thursdays