Seniors will have an opportunity to receive a free eyesight evaluation when, come Friday, the Braille Institute will be at the Big Bear Senior Center, which is located on Big Bear Boulevard across from Baker Pond. Low vision evaluations will be offered, free of charge, from 10am to 2pm on the 22nd, though seniors must first schedule an appointment by calling the Braille … [Read more...] about Braille Institute Offers Free Vision Screenings for Seniors on Friday
Regional Traffic Advisory Committee and City’s Planning Commission Hold Meetings Today
Two government meetings are planned for today (May 20), the first of which is the Regional Traffic Advisory Committee, which meets at the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce offices on Bartlett Road at 9:30am. This afternoon at 1:15pm, the Planning Commission of Big Bear Lake holds their second regular meeting of the month. Today’s agenda includes a request from Pine Knot Landing, to … [Read more...] about Regional Traffic Advisory Committee and City’s Planning Commission Hold Meetings Today
Community Services District Welcomes Garlands, Gives Bradley a Send-Off; Connection Fee Increases Also Approved in Monday Meeting
The Big Bear City Community Services District’s Board of Directors unanimously approved connection fee increases of 4.9% for water and sewer services in their Monday meeting, those these increases will not affect existing customers but service for new construction. The Board also approved the commercial disposal fee increase of 3.4%, in order to bring the fee up to the level … [Read more...] about Community Services District Welcomes Garlands, Gives Bradley a Send-Off; Connection Fee Increases Also Approved in Monday Meeting
Peace, Music, Trees: Local Groups Come Together to Plant Peace Gardens and Bring Music to the Mountains
Local non-profit groups are coming together to create peace, plant gardens and bring us music in the mountains. Volunteers of the Lighthouse Project are working toward creating community gardens and the first of these is coming together at Big Bear Elementary School this week, as Reverend Jean Sweet and others begin planting with kindergartners, 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders as of … [Read more...] about Peace, Music, Trees: Local Groups Come Together to Plant Peace Gardens and Bring Music to the Mountains
Bear Valley Ballparks Receive Upgrades; Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District to Review Other Projects (and Parks) in Tuesday Meeting
The Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District has been gearing up for the summer season and, reports Regional Manager Reese Troublefield, “Both the Sugarloaf Park and Meadow Park have new lights, new fencing, new dugouts, new infield material, and look really awesome.” These projects will be of benefit to both kids and adults at either end of the Valley, he adds. Other … [Read more...] about Bear Valley Ballparks Receive Upgrades; Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District to Review Other Projects (and Parks) in Tuesday Meeting