The price of a first-class stamp is going up. As of Monday, a first class mail stamp will increase two cents to 44 cents, and the price of a postcard stamp goes up a penny to 28 cents. The U.S. Postal Service will not increase the rate on the first class additional ounce price, which remains at 17 cents. The postal service still offers the Forever stamps and, if purchase prior … [Read more...] about Postal Rates Increase as of Monday; Passports, Required for All Out-of-Country Travel as of June, Available Through Post Office
Sierra Club’s Xeriscape Garden Tour
The Sierra Club Big Bear Group presents the (award winning) 7th annual Xeriscape Garden Tour, a free, self-guided tour launching from Eminger's Mountain Nursery (41223 Big Bear Boulevard, across from Denny's in Big Bear Lake); tour maps will be available from 9am to noon, and attendees can tour until 4pm. The tour features xeriscape gardens including native and … [Read more...] about Sierra Club’s Xeriscape Garden Tour
Old Miners’ Days Grand Parade
In honor of the 60th anniversary of the Old Miners' Days, the Old Miners Association hosts the Old Miners' Days Parade that marches down Big Bear Boulevard (from Summit Blvd. and heading west and through the Village) in Big Bear Lake, and includes a military fly-over, local floats, visiting bands, civic organizations, marching groups and Old Miners' characters. For more info … [Read more...] about Old Miners’ Days Grand Parade
Old Miners’ Doo Dah Parade in Fawnskin
In honor of the Old Miners' Days, the Old Miners' Association hosts the 33rd annual Doo Dah Parade in downtown Fawnskin (on the North Shore). The Doo Dah Parade is always a fun and wacky affair, and all are welcome to participate in the parade, which begins at 10am; for more info, see our story. … [Read more...] about Old Miners’ Doo Dah Parade in Fawnskin
Old Miners’ Miss Clementine Contest
In honor of the 60th anniversary of the Old Miners' Days, the Old Miners Association hosts the Miss Clementine contest at the Bartlett parking lot in the Village. The event includes the Old West Fashion Show, where girls and women of all ages present period costumes that feature lace, petticoats, and parasols. For more info contact Sarah Vasquez at 909/585-5796 or via email at … [Read more...] about Old Miners’ Miss Clementine Contest