Big Bear Lake, CA, December 3, 2013 - Every year, Santa Claus brings gifts to around 1,000 kids in the Big Bear Valley, and he's now taking appointments for this year's visits. On the evenings of December 19, 20 and 21, the red-suited visitor will call out the child's name with a merry "Ho-ho-ho!" as he approaches the house with age-appropriate presents. Santa will visit … [Read more...] about Santa is Taking Appointments
Donations Make Thanksgiving Dreams Come True
Big Bear Lake, CA, December 2, 2013 - Charity was alive and well over the holiday. One example--Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) gave its usual 150 turkeys to the Elks Lodge, who distributed Thanksgiving food bags to local families in need. Each bag held the makings of a feast: including a turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, corn, green beans, and rolls. The agency … [Read more...] about Donations Make Thanksgiving Dreams Come True
Christmas Kicks Off With Tree Lighting Ceremonies
Big Bear Lake, CA, November 29 – With Thanksgiving leftovers still in the fridge, Big Bear is ushering in Christmas! It begins tonight in the Village, with KBHR's Steve Cassling emceeing the Official Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa’s Grand Entrance. The Wonderelles Rockin’ Christmas Revue will warm up the crowd between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. with a mix of traditional seasonal … [Read more...] about Christmas Kicks Off With Tree Lighting Ceremonies
Ski Resort Opens in Time for Thanksgiving
Big Bear Lake. CA, November 28, 2013 - Bear Mountain is open for the 2013-14 winter season as of Wednesday, November 27. Chair 9 opened initially, giving access to 1300 vertical feet of terrain and 27 intermediate-to-advanced features, including 4 jumps and 23 jibs. along several trails: Upper Park Run, Expressway, The Gulch, and Lower Park Run. Beginning runs will open … [Read more...] about Ski Resort Opens in Time for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Safety Checklist
Big Bear City, CA, November 27, 2013 - Local firefighters will rush to your house in a pinch, but they offer the following advice to avoid needing them in the first place: • Clean ovens and stove tops thoroughly before cooking so that built-up grease can't ignite. • Don’t leave cooking food unattended on the stove or in the oven -- especially not overnight. • Keep … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Safety Checklist