Big Bear Valley, CA, January 7, 2014 - In the event of a fire, the Fire Department needs to gain access to fire hydrants as quickly as possible, so they’re asking community members to adopt a fire hydrant close to their homes or businesses. In the winter, this means shoveling a three-foot area around your hydrant after each snowfall, as well a clear path from the street so the … [Read more...] about Hydrants go up for Adoption
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New Year’s Eve on the Mountain
Big Bear Lake, CA December 31, 2013 - There are quite a few ways to ring in the new year here in Big Bear, starting with Snow Summit's annual Torchlight Parade at 7:00pm tonight. A holiday tradition not seen anywhere else in SoCal, it's a spectacular display not to be missed, with 250 skiers and snowboarders descending the mountain with lit torches. There are several … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve on the Mountain
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
A New Thanksgiving Tradition: The Turkey Trot
Big Bear Lake, CA, November 14, 2013 - Here's a novel idea: burn calories on Thanksgiving Day...or at least rev up that metabolism before the big feast. Open Air Big Bear -- the group behind hallmark outdoor events like Showshoe the Bear and Big Bear PaddleFest -- is producing the first annual Turkey Trot. The Big Bear Turkey Trot consists of three different … [Read more...] about A New Thanksgiving Tradition: The Turkey Trot
Bonanza for Book Collectors Set for November 16
Big Bear Lake, CA, November 11, 2013 - Book lovers will want to mark their calendars for November 16th. The Big Bear Lake Branch Library (41930 Garstin Drive) is holding their annual auction of rare and collectible books. Close to one hundred books will be auctioned off, including many collectors’ items and some first editions, art and history titles, classics, literature, and … [Read more...] about Bonanza for Book Collectors Set for November 16