The Bear Valley Community Hospital Foundation has announced it will sponsor the world premiere of “Fandance,” a dance musical based on the legend of Sally Rand. The play is written and choreographed by Misty Rowe (pictured) of “Hee Haw” fame, and directed by Beth Gardner. Net proceeds from the three performances in August will go to our local hospital. The producers are looking … [Read more...] about May 7 Auditions Scheduled for “Fandance,” to Benefit Hospital Foundation in August
Seven Summits Challenge Hits the Trail on May 2
Ted and Heather Devito, current title holders for the Fastest Bears in the Bear, are once again challenging the mountain’s residents and visitors to join them in conquering the Seven Summits of Big Bear. Seven climbs are planned, starting next Saturday, May 2, to the seven highest peaks surrounding the Big Bear Valley as a means of experiencing the Valley—and health—from a … [Read more...] about Seven Summits Challenge Hits the Trail on May 2
April 23 Code Enforcement Sweep Results in the Towing of 47 Vehicles, Boats and Trailers from Big Bear City
Yesterday’s Code Enforcement sweep through Big Bear City resulted in the towing of 47 vehicles, boats and trailers, all of them in violation of county and vehicle codes. The Problem Oriented Policing, or POP, project, as prompted by numerous complaints by residents, was conducted by deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station, officers of the California Highway Patrol, and … [Read more...] about April 23 Code Enforcement Sweep Results in the Towing of 47 Vehicles, Boats and Trailers from Big Bear City
Spring Is in Bloom: Local Gardening Experts Offer Planting Advice
Though this weekend’s temperatures won’t reach 70º as had been the case earlier this week, it is gardening season in the Big Bear Valley, according to the experts at Eminger’s Mountain Nursery and Hunter’s Nursery. According to Annett Campos of Hunter’s, “Right now is a good time to plant, because you can work the soil. Now is a good time for bulbs, such as Dahlias, Day Lilies … [Read more...] about Spring Is in Bloom: Local Gardening Experts Offer Planting Advice
Is the Federal Government Paying You Too Much? County Supervisor Derry Issues Advisory Regarding New Tax Credit
County Supervisor Neil Derry has issued an alert, warning seniors and two-paycheck households about the possibility of overpayment of the “Making Work Pay” tax credit, which is part of the new federal economic stimulus package. Single taxpayers will be eligible for a credit up to $400, married couples will receive up to $800; however, some many be ineligible for this credit or … [Read more...] about Is the Federal Government Paying You Too Much? County Supervisor Derry Issues Advisory Regarding New Tax Credit