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The Bear Mountain Golf Course is open daily for the season. For reservations and tee times, call (909) 585-8002.

The Scenic Sky Chair at Snow Summit is open seven days a week for the season through September 1st. (909) 866-5766.

The Big Bear Valley Historical Museum is open every Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 4pm through October. Museum is located off Greenway Drive (at Hwys 18 & 38) in Big Bear City. Call the Big Bear Valley Historical Society at (909) 585-8100 for information, or visit bigbearhistory.org.

Swim Beach at Meadow Park at west end of Park Avenue in Big Bear Lake is open daily through the summer. White sand beach, grass area and lifeguards on site. Cost is $5 for teens and adults, $4 for children. For pass information call (909) 866-9700. Log onto www.bigbearrecpark.com

The Swimming Pool at Pine Summit Christian Camp is open to the public everyday for family swimming from 9am to 2pm. Red Cross Swim lessons are also available. A day pass is $5, and membership cards are available for $50. Pine Summit Christian Camp is located at 700 South Wren Drive, off Big Bear Boulevard in Big Bear Lake. Call (909) 866-5801 for more information.

THURSDAY, JULY 24
6pm Fawnskin Chamber of Commerce Mixer at Captain John's Fawn Harbor Marina - Free luau, including teriyaki burgers. For more info: 866-3414.

SATURDAY, JULY 26
10 am Old Miners' Days Doo Dah Parade
The parade starts on North Shore Drive in Fawnskin. Off-the-wall, silly and most definitely an entertaining one-of-a-kind parade that's the spoof of the Official Old Miner's Days Parade in August. For more information on Old Miners' Days events, visit oldminers.org. To participate, call Lori Gardiner at (909) 878-4420.

Fawnskin Festival including a dog show and an apple pie contest at Don Conroy Memorial Park, following the Doo Dah Parade. More info go to FawnskinChamber.com.

1-3pm Book signing by local author Christie Walker at Edelweiss Books in the Village. Ms. Walker signs her second book, "The Write Man for Her", and offers a free drawing to have your name included in her third novel.

Chautauqua - History Alive – across the street from the Big Bear Lake Library at Summit Christian Fellowhsip at 7:00pm -- free! Relive a time of the past with Chatauqua – History Alive in a wonderful performance based on Big Bear's ancestors. This year's presentation will feature Dr. Daniel Lewis of the Cal Poly Pomona History Department as General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo (for whom City of Vallejo is named).

Logger's Jubilee ~ Opens at 9am both days at Bear Mountain Resort
Action packed with traditional loggers competitions featuring axe throwing, pole climbing, tomahawk throwing, log sawing and don't forget the log rolling tests of skill. Don't forget great food, BBQ, vendors- kids booth and fun games of skill. Located in the Bear Mountain Ski Resort in Moonridge. Call (909) 585-2214.

9am - 10pm Bluegrass, Bluejeans and Beyond at the Big Bear Discovery Center amphitheater, featuring over 10 bands, both bluegrass and local. For ticket information, visit sbnfa.org or call (909) 382-2780.

BBHS Class of 1983's 25th Reunion 6:30pm cruise on Miss Liberty. RSVP to Shelley Black at sblack10@verizon.net. (More info posted on June 11 news.)

9am - 4pm July 26th and 27th - Los Vaqueros Arena - Horsemanship Clinic with Buddy Uldrikson. Basic and advanced horsemanship workshop. Buddy will be bringing "Jackpot" his 2008 Extreme Mustang Makeover Challenge horse. Everyone is welcome to come watch and meet the mustang up close. For more information see www.buddyuldriksonhorsemanship.com or call Buddy and Kim at (928) 684-7392.

SUNDAY, JULY 27
Fawnskin Festival at Don Conroy Memorial Park. More info: FawnskinChamber.com.

Logger's Jubilee ~ Opens at 9am both days at Bear Mountain Resort
Action packed with traditional loggers competitions featuring axe throwing, pole climbing, tomahawk throwing, log sawing and don't forget the log rolling tests of skill. Don't forget great food, BBQ, vendors- kids booth and fun games of skill. Located in the Bear Mountain Ski Resort in Moonridge. Call (909) 585-2214. For more information on Old Miners' Days events, see oldminers.org

9am - 4pm July 26th and 27th - Los Vaqueros Arena - Horsemanship Clinic with Buddy Uldrikson. Basic and advanced horsemanship workshop. Buddy will be bringing "Jackpot" his 2008 Extreme Mustang Makeover Challenge horse. Everyone is welcome to come watch and meet the mustang up close. For more information see www.buddyuldriksonhorsemanship.com or call Buddy and Kim at (928) 684-7392.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1
First Fridays in Fawnskin with all businesses and restaurants on the North Shore open until at least 8pm. Local groups will have booths set up; gift certificates will be given away. For more info call (909) 866-3414.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2
9am~ Old Miners Days Event ~ Horseshoe Pitching Competition at B's Backyard BBQ - Pitchers gather round for the Old Miners Days Master Pitcher title which last year drew close to 90 contestants! Held lakeside at B's Backyard B-B-Q on Alden of Big Bear Boulevard. 866-5400. The event is FREE to spectators and fun for the entire family. Entry is $15 per person. For more information on Old Miner's Days events, see oldminers.org

9am The First Annual Big Bear Surf Club Contest at Bolsa Chica Beach State Beach. The day's events include free surf lessons and an amateur surf contest with prizes from over 20 top sponsors. Help to raise money for the surfrider foundation and for the Big Bear Surf Club. Get your tickets at www.bigbearsurf.com or call  Steve at 909-584-9325.

1pm - 4pm Junior Rodeo and Children's Events
Held at Sugarloaf Park on the corner of Maple and Barton. The Old Miners' Days love the kids and this special event is catered just for their fun! The fun includes Jr. Rodeo competitions, watermelon eating contests, sack races and face painting too! Call Chili Gaines at (909) 363-6592.

7:30pm REUNION (sold out!) in concert  at the Performing Arts Center - You will not want to miss this high-energy vocal performance, presented by the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center Foundation. Tickets range from $30 to $50. To purchase tickets, call the Box Office at (909) 866-4970 or visit www.citybigbearlake.com

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3
12:30pm The Grand Old Miners' Day Parade - The Grand Finale to the Old Miners' Days celebration is the Old Miners' Day Parade! The parade route goes west on Big Bear Boulevard starting on Summit Boulevard to Lakeview Drive. FREE to all spectators and a regular Big Bear family tradition! For more information on Old -Miner's Days events, see www.oldminers.org. (Big Bear Boulevard will be closed to traffic by 11am)

6pm Concert on the Green featuring vocalist Nancy Walker at The Inn at Fawnskin, to benefit the Moonridge Zoo. Call (909) 878-4200

MONDAY, AUGUST 4
BACK TO SCHOOL! School resumes for students of Bear Valley Unified School District.

5:30pm Official Community Send-Off for Olympian Ryan Hall. Run Ryan Run! Come together to support Big Bear's First Olympian at the Big Bear Middle School field. Bring chairs, blankets and friends for this historic, Lighthouse Project-sponsored event!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5
4-7pm National Night Out Celebration hosted by the Big Bear Sheriff's Station at the Big Bear Convention Center -- come meet your local law enforcement personnel, and check out antique cars and choppers. Activities for kids, blood donation opportunities, and a kite demonstration also offered.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6
5:45pm Stars and Pars Night Golf Tournament at Bear Mountain Golf Course. Tournament proceeds to benefit Civil Air Patrol, and CAP building completion. Entry forms available at the golf course or by calling 584-9195.

Locals Night in the Village. FREE to the public. Come out the 1st and 3rd Wednesday evening every month to Pine Knot and Village Drive from 4:00 to 8:00pm for a fun evening of free food, entertainment, great shopping and more. Tonight's event includes Cruise Night with the Antique Car Club, free food from El Jacalito, great shopping specials and more. Call (909) 866-1970 for details.

6pm-dark Picnic for Peace in the Park at Meadow Park in Big Bear Lake, hosted by the Mountain Healing Arts Association. Familes, pets, neighbors and stories are welcome! Bring a dish to share, and re-usable items for a giveaway exchange table.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9
Fun Run 2008 - The Antique Car Club of Big Bear Lake hosts with 500 classic cars in the Village. More info (909) 866-3938

Los Vaqueros de Las Montañas Gymkhana Event at 10am. Free admission to watch; snack bar will be open. Located at Los Vaqueros Arena on Big Bear Boulevard in Big Bear City. Contact Jennifer at (909) 585-0540.

Mad Mad Miss Liberty Blues Cruise. Depart aboard the beautiful paddle-wheeler The Miss Liberty. Cruises set sail 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Cost is $60 per person. Enjoy a spectacular sunset cruise with dinner, games and giveaways, plus incredible entertainment performed by Mad Mad Marcae & his Lost Roll of Pennies Blue Band. Beverages are available for purchase onboard. Familys are welcome. Purchase tickets at www.madmadmarcae.com

Music in the Zoo Tour -5:30 - 7:30pm -Enjoy the zoo animals in the early evening with live music performances. Admission $10 Adults & $7 Children (3-10) call (909) 878-4200.

Big Bear Renaissance Faire at Pedersen's Sawmill in Fawnskin - tickets available at 800-4-BigBear; more info at bigbearrenfair.com.

An Evening With John Grandi and Friends at the Performing Arts Center at 7pm, to benefit the Bear Valley Hospital Foundation. Advance tickets $25, available at citybigbearlake.com or (909) 866-4970. $30 at the door.

7pm Classic rock concert with The Answer at the Big Bear Discovery Center amphitheater, gates open at 5:30pm. Adult tickets $15, teens for $10. For tickets, visit sbnfa.org or call (909) 382-2780.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10
Fun Run 2008 -The Antique Car Club of Big Bear Lake hosts with 500 classic cars in the Village. More info (909) 866-3938

Big Bear Renaissance Faire at Pedersen's Sawmill in Fawnskin - tickets available at 800-4-BigBear; more info at bigbearrenfair.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14
7pm Free movie night at the Discovery Center amphitheater featuring "Daniel Boone" at 8pm. Bring your beach chairs and enjoy a movie under the stars!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
Art on the Lake at the Marina Resort (just west of Pine Knot on Big Bear Boulevard)

Big Bear Renaissance Faire at Pedersen's Sawmill in Fawnskin - tickets available at 800-4-BigBear; more info at bigbearrenfair.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17
Art on the Lake at the Marina Resort (just west of Pine Knot on Big Bear Boulevard)

Big Bear Renaissance Faire at Pedersen's Sawmill in Fawnskin - tickets available at 800-4-BigBear; more info at bigbearrenfair.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20
Locals Night in the Village. FREE to the public. Come out the 1st and 3rd Wednesday evening every month to Pine Knot and Village Drive from 4:00 to 8:00pm for a fun evening of free food, entertainment, great shopping and more. Call (909) 866-1970 for details.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Locals Night in the Village. FREE to the public. Come out the 1st and 3rd Wednesday evening every month to Pine Knot and Village Drive from 4:00 to 8:00pm for a fun evening of free food, entertainment, great shopping and more. Call (909) 866-1970 for details.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
First Fridays in Fawnskin with all businesses and restaurants on the North Shore open until at least 8pm. Local groups will have booths set up; gift certifcates will be given away. For more info call (909) 866-3414.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Big Bear Marathon including Bike Tour and Kids Run. Marathon begins at 7am, and is limited to first 5,000 participants. For more information: hbtevents.com.

BBHS Class of 1978's 30th Reunion Summer BarBQ at the Ranch at 5pm. RSVP to Lorie Yeager Judd at 866-9700. (More details posted on June 16 news.)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
The 5th Annual Christian Woman's Gathering at Cedar Lake Christian Camp. For complete information and to receive your Registration Invitation, please contact Jen McGeehan at (909) 584-7615 or go to bigbearlighthouse.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Los Vaqueros de Las Montañas Gymkhana Event at 10am. Free admission to watch; snack bar will be open. Located at Los Vaqueros Arena on Big Bear Boulevard in Big Bear City. Contact Jennifer at (909) 585-0540.

The 5th Annual Christian Woman's Gathering at Cedar Lake Christian Camp. For complete information and to receive your Registration Invitation, please contact Jen McGeehan at (909) 584-7615 or go to bigbearlighthouse.com

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
The 5th Annual Christian Woman's Gathering at Cedar Lake Christian Camp. For complete information and to receive your Registration Invitation, please contact Jen McGeehan at (909) 584-7615 or go to bigbearlighthouse.com

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Locals Night in the Village. FREE to the public. Come out the 1st and 3rd Wednesday evening every month to Pine Knot and Village Drive from 4:00 to 8:00pm for a fun evening of free food, entertainment, great shopping and more. Call (909) 866-1970 for details.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Big Bear High School Homecoming JV football game starts at 10:45am on Minder Field (at BBMS); varsity game vs. Beaumont at 1:30pm.

BBHS Reunions for the Classes of 1958, 1988, 1998. Class of 58's 50th reunion at Summit Inn; details posted on June 11 news. Class of 88 meets at Miller Park in Fawnskin at 7pm; RSVP to Jeannie McDonald Burk at (909) 585-9364 (details posted on June 16 news). Class of 98 meets at the Vintage Restaurant; contact Kim Stock at Kimmers80@yahoo.com (more details posted on June 11 news; RSVP deadline extended to July 31).

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Big Bear Lake International Film Festival - BigBearLakeFilmFestival.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
8am Jared Landaker Memorial Run for Freedom, starting from Snow Summit -- more info and registration available at SevenStarsFoundation.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3
First Fridays in Fawnskin with all businesses and restaurants on the North Shore open until at least 8pm. Local groups will have booths set up; gift certifcates will be given away. For more info call (909) 866-3414.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
Los Vaqueros de Las Montañas Gymkhana Event at 10am. Free admission to watch; snack bar will be open. Located at Los Vaqueros Arena on Big Bear Boulevard in Big Bear City. Contact Jennifer at (909) 585-0540.

Ongoing Events in the Big Bear Valley: