October 31, 2010 is Halloween and the annual Trick-Or-Treat event will start at 4:00 PM and go until 8:00 PM.

The event is sponsored by the City of Big Bear Lake and gives local and visiting kids a safe and very productive environment to celebrate Halloween. Village Merchants supply their own treats for the kids and usually put out some pretty good decorations. Plenty of free Parking and Public Restrooms are available at the Information Center in the Bartlett Parking Lot. For more info contact the Chamber of Commerce at 909-866-4607.

The Eleventh annual Art on the Lake Fine Art Show at the Marina Resort, Big Bear Lake, CA.

Over fifty artists from throughout Southern California will exhibit their work at this annual festival and artists will be inside the “big white tent,” as well as on the beautiful grounds of the Marina Resort.  Artwork will include a variety of mediums, including paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolor, sculptures, jewelry, and photography.  

In celebration of our tenth anniversary, painter, sculptor and photographer, John Holland was asked to be the featured artist.  His painting, “Musical Chairs” was featured on the cover of the program for the first Art on the Lake event in 2000 and is again showcased on the cover of this year’s program.  John has exhibited at each of the ten Art on the Lake Festivals.

John has a BA degree in Biology from UC Riverside, spent three and a half years as an Officer in the US Navy and then enrolled in the Masters program in architecture at UC Berkeley. Over two years spent at the College of Environmental Design, his interests changed to graphic design and art. His painting, “Nova Scotia Dorys” was selected for the National Watercolor Show. During this period he also became interested in sculpture and studied with Betty Davenport Ford in Claremont, California.

Hours for the show are 10-4 on Saturday and Sunday. Open to the pubic, no admission fee. Artists Reception is Friday  evening Aug. 20, 2010.

For more information, please call 909-585-5916.

Marina Resort, 40770 Lakeview Drive, Big Bear Lake

 http://www.bigbearartscouncil.org/

By complete we mean a total makeover of what has been pretty much an eyesore between the highway and the lake for a decade. The recently opened public park boasts a limited amount of free parking, restrooms, a covered pavilion, seating and picnic benches, landscaping, fencing and a fishing dock. 

 Early plans for a walk in ramp for launching kayaks was abandoned on complaints from local marinas and lake management  that this new permanent launch ramp would somehow pose a quagga mussel threat that doesn’t already exist along the 17 miles of unrestricted shoreline.  

Parking is very limited so I am sure abuse will be a problem on traditionally busy summer weekends (like towels on all the chaise lounges at the pool and there’s nobody in sight) once the word gets out to park users and the newly seeded lawns become established. 

No doubt the completion of the park is a feather in the cap of all those who supported spending the nearly 1 million dollars it cost to complete the park to date. It is for sure an improvement to the Boulder Bay area and will get plenty of use from visitors and locals alike.

The park is located on the south shore of Big Bear Lake, adjacent to Boulder Bay Market, about 1 mile west of the Village, Big Bear Lake’s destination for shopping, dining and entertainment.

Boulder Bay Park is publicly owned, operated and maintained by the City of Big Bear Lake and welcomes your suggestions and comments on the facilities, use and maintenance of the park.

You can reach the Public Works Department at 909-866-7521 or online at   bblpw@citybigbearlake.com 

Our Friends Jim and Janet Canoeing on Big Bear Lake

It’s true that ‘tricks are for kids’  and young people really enjoy fast boats, wake boarding , water skiing and tubing but that doesn’t mean the rest of us don’t enjoy getting out in the fresh air and getting some exercise. Tamara and I have really enjoyed our time paddling on the lake for a couple of years now. The cost of getting set up with your own boat may be manageable for some, but we find renting is the best solution for us. When finished with our outing we just walk away with the great memories and leave all the work of boat ownership to our friends at the marina! It makes the decision to get out there and paddle a very simple one and doesn’t involve finding equipment, loading and unloading a boat and then having to reverse the process on the other end. 

New lightweight boats and gear are very manageable and easy to use, and we can break away from work for a couple of hours early and get a great workout at any level we choose. You can find Canoe and Kayak Rentals, Boat Tours and General Boating Information at any of these establishments.

North Shore Trading Company

909-866-3414

Big Bear Paddling

909-366-8527

 Big Bear Municipal
Water District (MWD)

909-866-5796

Pleasure Point Marina 

909-866-2455

Pine Knot Marina

909-866-6463

Captain Johns Marina

909-866-6478

Designated Water Sports

909-556-3345

Holloway’s Marina & RV Park

800-448-5335

North Shore Landing

909-866-4FUN

Below is an excerpt from the Mountain Living Magazine Website. ExploreBigBearLake.com  recommends this publication to all of our Mountain and Desert Lifestyle Friends and visitors to Big Bear Lake. 

Mountain Living is a part of Network Communications, Inc., the leading publisher of printed and online real estate information in North America. The company was acquired by Citigroup Venture Capital Equity Partners in January of 2005.

 Its magazines are read by over 12 million readers in over 500 markets and deliver more than one million leads to advertisers each month. Network Communications’ assets, The Real Estate Book, Apartment Finder / Blue Book, Mature Living Choices, CorporateChoices.com, Black’s Guide, New Home Finder, Enclave, Unique Homes, Kansas City Homes & Gardens, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Colorado Homes & Lifestyles, St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles, Seattle Homes & Lifestyles and Mountain Living, include publications that millions of readers around the country turn to when looking for the latest information about the real estate and home design markets.

http://www.mountainliving.com/

 Explore Big Bear Lake and you will discover Southern California’s ultimate getaway destination! The Big Bear Lake experience has changed a lot in the past 10 years. From the rustic movie-star hide-a-way of the 1950′s to a first class four-season resort today, Restaurants, Art Galleries, Clothing and Gift shops are located throughout this quaint, lakeside community nestled in the pristine alpine landscape of the San Bernardino Mountains. Home to about 20,000 residents during the week, weekends in summer and winter, attract over 50,000 visitors. The tourist driven local economy is growing at a steady clip, with more and more visitors from Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties, all finding the short drive to Big Bear well worth the trip.  

Planning a day trip or long weekend this Summer? A perfect solution for a great trip is Big Bear Lake!  If  Hiking, Biking, Boating or just relaxing is your thing, there are tons of great things to do in Big Bear Lake! EXPLOREBIGBEARLAKE.COM is where you will find what to expect on your next trip to our unique marketplace and What’s Happening in Big Bear Lake. Whether you’re exploring the great outdoors of the San Bernardino Mountains,or the warmth of a toasty fire and a good bottle of wine, Big Bear Lake is a great choice for your next vacation, day-trip or special event destination. Shopping has never been better than today in Pine Knot Village, the center of the Big Bear Lake Experience! A truly unique shopping destination that will inspire and reward with incomparable holiday shopping memories for the entire family.  

Looking for the perfect Labor Day Celebration for 2010?  Find what you’re looking for at explorebigbearlake.com. The best Lodging, Activities, Dining and Entertainment are all listed here! Have a great time on your Big Bear Lake visit and we look forward to seeing you in the Village! 

Historic Knickerbocker Mansion is a must stay B&B experience. Fine dining Fri and Sat evening at the Mansion’s on-site food experience, Bistro at the Mansion.

The third of the season performances is again offered by The Arts Council of Big Bear Valley in the intimate setting of the Knickerbocker Mansion on Sunday, August 8, 2010 at 3 p.m.

Come and enjoy Big Bear’s premiere young talented vocalists and instrumentalists featured in a program of favorite classical, musical theatre, and pop selections.

Vocalists are Sarah Adams, Beth Antmann, Amber Carpenter, Tim DeGriselles,  Kyrstie Lane, and Holly Lavinger and strings will be played by The Fab Five: Katie Pletcher, Jennifer Schick, Delaney Warren, Alicia Williams, Tawny Williams; and classical guitarist Armando Vega.

 “Music at the Mansion” is being sponsored by The Arts Council of Big Bear Valley with part of the proceeds going to support the local music and art projects in the Valley.

The Knickerbocker Mansion invites the audience to a delightful dinner prepared by Chef Thomas, assisted by Sous-Chef Robert to be served in the Knickerbocker Mansion’s famous dining room at 5 PM.  Ticket price: Concert Only – $20 (students $10) , Special Menu Dinner – $20 (Tax and Gratuity Not Included).  Remember the date: August 8, 3 pm for the music and 5 pm for the dinner.

Seating is limited and reservations are strongly recommended.

Please call the Arts Council at 909-585-5916. Credit cards accepted. 

Click here for a map

 869 Knickerbocker Road, P.O. Box 1907, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Toll Free: (877) 423-1180 – FAX: (909) 878-4248

http://www.knickerbockermansion.com

September September 17-19, 2010. Big Bear Lake International Film Festival is the premier film festival for Southern California,California,Southern California,Los Angeles,San Bernardino

The festival screens independent feature films, short films, student films, high school student films, documentaries, animation and family films. Jury and Audience Awards are given in each category in addition to a Student Cinematography Award.

 PO Box 1981 Big Bear Lake, 909-866-3433

Big Bear Lake Film Festival