Big Bear Lake, CA, December 12, 2013 - For the past 25 years, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has run an annual CHiPs for Kids toy drive to benefit children hospitalized during the holidays. This year, the CHP has put collection boxes for new, unwrapped toys at two Big Bear locations: Walgreens (42107 Big Bear Blvd) and Kmart (42126 Big Bear Blvd.). The dropoff boxes will … [Read more...] about Walgreens and Kmart Host Toy Drive
Scanning the Skies for Bald Eagles
Big Bear Lake, CA, December 12, 2013 - Every year, the Forest Service conducts simultaneous bald eagle counts are held at Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead, Lake Silverwood, Lake Perris, and Lake Hemet--but they couldn't do it without volunteers. Volunteers are now being recruited for the 35th series of counts, , which will take place over the following Saturdays: December 21st, … [Read more...] about Scanning the Skies for Bald Eagles
Bike Organizations Cycle Money Back Into Community
Big Bear Lake, CA, December 10, 2013 - Big Bear Cycling President Craig Smith announced this week that his organization and the 2013 Tour de Big Bear will invest a combined $35,000 into local cycling projects next year. Tour de Big Bear had already committed over $50,000 in funding over the past two years. Funding will benefit the following: Phase II repairs in the … [Read more...] about Bike Organizations Cycle Money Back Into Community
Mountains Foundation Named “Partner of the Year”
Fawnskin, CA, December 10, 2013 - The U.S. Forest Service has named the Southern California Mountains Foundation (SCMF) their “Partner of the Year” for achieving exceptional results in inspiring more visitors to connect, recreate responsibly and serve their public lands. As Pacific Southwest Regional Forester Randy Moore put it, “Only with participation from our partners and … [Read more...] about Mountains Foundation Named “Partner of the Year”
Planning End-of-Year Giving? Send a Burn Survivor Child to Camp.
Big Bear Lake, CA, December 9, 2013 - For the past ten years, the Fire & Burn Foundation has been providing winter camp for burn survivor children ages 5-17 in the San Bernardino Mountains. Over four days, 60-85 kids--typically from Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties--get the counseling and social support needed to re-establish and enhance their self-esteem. … [Read more...] about Planning End-of-Year Giving? Send a Burn Survivor Child to Camp.