The San Bernardino National Forest Association is celebrating a successful Music in the Mountains concert series, the proceeds from which will benefit the Forest Aid tree restoration program and the Lighthouse Project’s Peace Garden project at local elementary schools. Kathy Clapsaddle, event manager for the SBNFA and the outdoor concerts at the Big Bear Discovery Center, tells … [Read more...] about SBNFA’s Music in the Mountains Series Wraps With Sold-Out John Denver Tribute–and Some Special Announcements
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Volunteers Needed for Public Lands Day 9/26/09
This month, volunteers will have the opportunity to partake in the enriching experience of replanting the 2007 Butler Peak burn area in the San Bernardino National Forest. Every helping hand will be part of the largest annual coast-to-coast, single-day volunteer restoration effort for America’s public lands. While rolling up their sleeves, volunteers will learn about the … [Read more...] about Volunteers Needed for Public Lands Day 9/26/09
No Fires in Big Bear Area, Though Our Firefighters Have Been on Oak Glen, Pendleton, Station, Morris and Cottonwood Fires
We are still getting drift smoke in the Big Bear Valley today, resulting from fires off the mountain, none of which pose a threat to our area. Our local firefighters have been involved in assisting other communities though as, this week, four firefighters from the Big Bear City Fire Department and two from Big Bear Lake have been battling the Oak Glen Fire (which is 95% … [Read more...] about No Fires in Big Bear Area, Though Our Firefighters Have Been on Oak Glen, Pendleton, Station, Morris and Cottonwood Fires
Oak Glen Fire Evacuation; Big Bear Gets The Drift Smoke
Update: As of this afternoon, the Oak Glen Fire has burned 1,000 acres. Tune to KBHR 93.3 FM at 3 and 4pm today, for eyewitness accounts of the fire from Rick Herrick, the Bear in the Air. Highway 38 does remain open as of 2:45pm. We may see some continued drift smoke in our area today (Monday, August 31), given the many fires burning in Southern California. Though not … [Read more...] about Oak Glen Fire Evacuation; Big Bear Gets The Drift Smoke
“Rocky Mountain High” returns to the Discovery Center
Tribute artist Jim Curry, whose voice was heard in the CBS-TV movie Take Me Home: The John Denver Story, has performed Denver’s music in sold out shows throughout the country and has emerged as today’s top performer of Denver’s vast legacy of multi-platinum hits. On September 5, 2009, Jim Curry reprises his tribute to this singer/songwriter at the Discovery Center … [Read more...] about “Rocky Mountain High” returns to the Discovery Center