San Bernardino National Forest, June 7, 2013 - The U.S. Forest Service is offering a fee-free day on June 8 in celebration of National Get Outdoors Day, an annual event to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun. Obesity and physical inactivity are major risk factors for chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Physically active outdoor recreation can be … [Read more...] about No forest fees on National Get Outdoors Day
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County reinstates Rec & Park, Sugarloaf Advisory Commissions
Big Bear Valley, CA, June 4, 2013 - The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved the reinstatement of the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District (BBVRPD) Advisory Commission at their June 4 meeting. The commission will consist of seven members representing various geographical areas of Big Bear Valley, working closely with BBVRPD General Manager Reese … [Read more...] about County reinstates Rec & Park, Sugarloaf Advisory Commissions
Film Festival honors Tim Wood
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 29, 2013 - The Big Bear Lake International Film Festival is pleased to announce that Tim Wood will accept the 2013 Community Appreciation Award at this year’s festival, set for September 20 - 22. Tim’s long history with Big Bear began nearly 40 years ago, when he left his job as a journeyman printer at the Long Beach Press Telegram and moved his family … [Read more...] about Film Festival honors Tim Wood
Public servant passes away
Big Bear City, CA, May 21, 2013 - Longtime Bear Valley resident Robert Colven has passed away after a battle with cancer. Colven moved with his wife Kim from Palm Springs to Big Bear City in 1987, after having vacationed in the mountains here since 1967. He served on the Governing Board for the Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency (BBARWA) for ten years ending in 2005. … [Read more...] about Public servant passes away
Saturday kicks off a season of shoreline care
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 10, 2013 - The Big Bear Municipal Water District invites the public to their annual Adopt-a-Shoreline kickoff event; it's scheduled for Saturday, May 11 at 9:00 a.m. at the MWD Headquarters (40524 Lakeview Drive). Volunteers will receive a t-shirt, hat and cleaning supplies to help beautify one of the most heavily used recreations areas in Big Bear … [Read more...] about Saturday kicks off a season of shoreline care