Winter is Coming for Big BearMountain Resorts

I was excited to see this article post in The Press-Enterprise. The Big Bear mountain resorts are gearing up for the winter season.  Our family is looking forward to some quality time spent sleddding in our backyard, making snow angels with our little ones, and having a good old-fashioned snow ball fight. Hopefully too we can take our 4 1/2 yr old out on the ski slopes so she can learn how to ski.

Here's a link to the article: BIG BEAR: Mountain resorts gear up for winter season

First-ever Jeep Patrol in Big Bear This Weekend

This Jeep event sounds like a great way to explore the beautiful nature that is Big Bear, CA!

Source: http://snowmobile.off-road.com/trails-events/news/firstever-jeep-patrol-in-big-bear-this-weekend-52842.html

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Goal: Find and remove trash left behind on public lands and enjoy a great day on 4x4 trails in the beautiful San Bernardino National Forest around Bear Lake

What:

· Jeep Patrol Trail Care Adventure Program

· 50 local trails to be cleaned up

· All makes and model 4x4 vehicles welcome

· Free registration

· Free Jeep gear

· BBQ dinner afterwards

· Free full color 4x4 trail map of the Big Bear area (includes over 600 miles of trails and roads)

- Prize drawings

When: Saturday, October 16
7:30 – 9:30 AM check in and registration
8:00 AM – 3:45 PM Jeep Patrols
3:45 PM BBQ and refreshments available
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM Prize drawing

Where: Bear Lake Discovery Center
Located on North Shore Drive, Highway 38
Big Bear Lake, California

To register and for more information, please go to: http://www.jeeppatrol.net/

Trout Being Stocked in Big Bear Lake

Like to fish? Looks like trout will be stocked in Big Bear Lake throughout this week (Oct. 11).

Another great reason to visit Big Bear, CA!

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/outposts/2010/10/trout-plants-southern-california-eastern-sierra-oct-11.html

Article: Big Bear is a cool escape

Pretty cool article from OCRegister by Gary A. Warner. Agree that Big Bear is a great weekend escape from the city in Southern California. Just think, a 2 hour drive takes you from the city to the mountains and mother nature.

Link to Article: http://www.ocregister.com/articles/lake-270020-bear-big.html

We've Got a Piano to Give Away

Free upright piano and bench to anyone who is willing to come and haul it away. This piano has been sitting our house for years and not being used. We would love it if it goes to a good home and someone else gets good use out of it. It will need a tune-up but it is probably in pretty good condition otherwise. The bench upholsterey is a little faded but nothing that can't be updated.

We will be home & available Sun Oct 10 so that's when we are hoping the piano can be picked up.

For pictures and to reply, please see our Craigslist Listing: http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/msg/1993740546.html

Big Bear Film Fest

The Big Bear Lake International Film Festival will be starting up Sept 17th with three days of screenings. This is the eleventh year the event has been going on.

Apparently it has been voted one of the 25 film festivals worth going to. Plus, you get the added benefit of being in the mountains.

For more details and get tickets, visit their website: http://www.bigbearlakefilmfestival.com/index.php

Native American Festival in Big Bear Lake, CA

There are lots of activities happening in Big Bear in the non-winter season. Goes to show that there is more to the place than just snow & winter activities.

The 6th Annual Native American Arts Festival is happening 08/21 & 08/22 from 10a-5p. The event will be at the Moonridge Animal Park.

For more information, call 909-878-4200 or visit www.moonridgezoo.org.

Renaissance Faire in Big Bear, CA!!

Turns out there's a Renaissance Faire happenning Aug 21-22 in Big Bear, CA. There will be shows, children's activities, and food (my personal favorite is the turkey leg a la Henry VIII).

We've gone to them before with our children and they seem to have a good time. Its a great educational opportunity and way for them to live a little history.

Details can be found here: www.bbvrsinc.org


BIG BEAR CITY RENAISSANCE FAIRE

Where: Historical Pedersen's Mill, 39115 Rim of the World Drive, Fawnskin, on the north shore of Big Bear Lake

When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, and Aug. 21-22

Cost: $15 adult, adult weekend pass $26, adult season pass $50 seniors, 55 and older, military and students with ID: $12; children 6-12, $12; senior/military/student/child weekend pass $20; senior/military/student/child season pass: $38; children 5 and younger free

Big Bear, CA Event: Big Bear Cowboy Gathering Aug 19-22

The 11th annual Big Bear Cowboy Gathering is set for Aug. 19-22 at the Big Bear Performing Arts Center.

For tickets and information, call 909-709-0449; or visit www.bigbearcowboygathering.net.