Bear Valley Unified’s music students--in the Elementary Orchestra program, Steven G. Miahylo Chamber Strings and Concert Orchestra--participated in last Friday’s invitation-only Forum Music Festival at CalState Fullerton, and did our community proud. Under the direction of Sharon Rizzo, the BVUSD Elementary Orchestra received the top score of a Gold Rating, based on the … [Read more...] about BVUSD Music Students Take First and Second Place Honors in Forum Music Festival
Big Bear City Fire Department Launches Apprentice Firefighter Program; Three Former PCFs Are Sworn In at Last Night’s CSD Meeting
The Big Bear City Fire Department welcomed their two new paid-call firefighters, Tom Morgan and Justin Ploense, during the Board of Directors meeting of the Community Services District on April 20. Fire Chief Jeff Willis also introduced the first three members of the department’s inaugural Apprentice Firefighter Program, which will allow trainees the opportunity to do shift … [Read more...] about Big Bear City Fire Department Launches Apprentice Firefighter Program; Three Former PCFs Are Sworn In at Last Night’s CSD Meeting
Lyrid Meteor Shower to Usher in Earth Day; Meteors Should Be Especially Visible in Coming Nights
Ushering in Earth Day tonight will be the annual Lyrid meteor shower, which takes place each April but is said to be particularly visible in the coming nights. The Lyrids have been observed for 2600 years but, according to astronomers, should be most visible after midnight and into the pre-dawn hours both tonight and tomorrow. These meteor showers are best viewed away from … [Read more...] about Lyrid Meteor Shower to Usher in Earth Day; Meteors Should Be Especially Visible in Coming Nights
Big Bear Singles Mixer at The Pub
Big Bear singles (21 and over) are invited to meet at The Pub on Pine Knot in the Village for an evening of mingling. For more information on this grassroots singles group, email bigbearsinglesmixer@gmail.com. … [Read more...] about Big Bear Singles Mixer at The Pub
Celebrate Earth Day on April 22–and Every Day
Tomorrow is Earth Day, which has been celebrated in support of the environment since 1970. If looking for ways to enjoy Earth Day with others, the Sierra Club will be hosting their Spring Fling potluck this evening at 6:30pm at the Discovery Center. Though not an Earth Day-specific event, the Sierra Club Big Bear Group dinner will include a tribute to John Muir (whose birthday … [Read more...] about Celebrate Earth Day on April 22–and Every Day