We wish to extend a huge thank you to our community for your amazing show of support for ‘Run The Bear – Big Bear Lake Marathon.’ Thanks to all of you, this huge event was a huge success. Over 1,300 participants--some traveling from as far as Australia to run here--were thrilled by our spectacular scenery, challenging hills and altitude, well-stocked and staffed aid and medical … [Read more...] about A Community Thank You from The Lighthouse Project for Making the Run the Bear Big Bear Lake Marathon a Success
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New, Improved Big Bear City Park Re-Opens After 15-Year Closure
Saturday morning’s community event at the Big Bear City Park was not a grand re-opening but, per Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District’s Reese Troublefield, “a kick-off for the renovation. We are here to celebrate huge improvements.” Recent improvements to the park off Greenway Drive include lawn and more trees and, soon, the addition of playground equipment (from Erwin … [Read more...] about New, Improved Big Bear City Park Re-Opens After 15-Year Closure
Monday’s Family Fun Night Moves to Swim Beach for 10th Anniversary
Community groups are coming together for Monday’s 10th anniversary of Family Fun Night, which will be held at Swim Beach, at Park Avenue’s west end in Big Bear Lake, from 3:30 to 7pm on the 21st. Family Fun Night is an opportunity for parents and children to enjoy fun activities together, while also providing families with information about services and opportunities within … [Read more...] about Monday’s Family Fun Night Moves to Swim Beach for 10th Anniversary
Vietnam Memorial of 1969 to Move to Veterans Park; 1st Lt. Jared Landaker Memorial Run Next Saturday
The City of Big Bear Lake has plans to continue honoring our military veterans, as well as local servicemen and women, as evidenced by two agenda items reviewed in the September 14 meeting of City Council. On Monday, Councilmembers approved an expenditure, up to $5,000, to relocate the Vietnam Memorial in Meadow Park to Veterans Park. The Vietnam Memorial has been at Meadow … [Read more...] about Vietnam Memorial of 1969 to Move to Veterans Park; 1st Lt. Jared Landaker Memorial Run Next Saturday
Rainbow Kids Clubbers Enjoy David’s Playhouse, A Gift from the Chatham Family in Honor of Son David
Elementary school students who attend Rainbow Kids Club had a new bounce house to enjoy this summer, thanks to a donation by the Chatham family, in honor of their son David Chatham. Twenty-year-old Chatham, a 2007 Big Bear High School graduate, died last December 29 in an accident on the 15 Freeway, after spending Christmas with his family, which includes parents Mike and Julie … [Read more...] about Rainbow Kids Clubbers Enjoy David’s Playhouse, A Gift from the Chatham Family in Honor of Son David