Big Bear Calendar of Events
Area code (909) unless otherwise noted
May 2013
11
International Migratory Bird Day at Big Bear Discovery Center 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with bird watching, kids activities. Build a Birdhouse 10 a.m.-noon. $6/kit. 866-3437.
11
Obstacles on the Bear 5K Experience at Bear Mountain 8 a.m.-4 p.m. with obstacle course, music and exhibits, after party.
11
Big Bear Children’s CycleFest with bike safety and skills plus prizes 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Sheriff’s Station; park at Masonic Lodge (385 Summit Blvd.). Free.
15
Chamber Auxiliary Fashion Show and luncheon at 11 a.m. at Northwoods Resort (40650 Village Dr.) $25. 866-4607.
17
`Bach to Rock’ by Lighthouse and Elementary String Orchestras at 6:30 p.m. at the PAC. $15, student $8. 866-4970.
18
Greenthumbs Native Plant Restoration Program with volunteers working in the greenhouse from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; meet at the Ranger Station. 382-2824.
18
`Cruisin’ to Stop Bruising’ Car Show 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with music, food at the Elks Lodge (40611 Village Dr.) $10. 866-1546.
18-19
31st Annual Jim Hall Memorial May Trout Classic held on the lake by the Fishing Association. $65 entry. 866-3218/585-4007.
18-19
Big Bear Horro-Fi Film Festival at Performing Arts Center with film screenings. (323) 604-9874.
25
Snow Summit Scenic Skychair opens for sightseeing and mountain biking; weekends till June 15, then daily. 866-5766.
25
Chuckwagon Concert Starring Brent Payne 6 p.m. at Bear Cave Events Center (40210 Big Bear Blvd.) $25, VIP reception $35, dinner $15. 866-5850.
25
`To Them That’s Gone’ award-winning film documentary at the PAC at 7 p.m. $10, free to next day’s runners. 866-8555.
25-26
Memorial Day Weekend at Big Bear Discovery Center, free Nature Walks daily. Saturday: gold panning, map and compass, rockets. Sunday: gold panning, Jr. ranger, pinecone birdfeeders. 866-3437.
26
Antique Car Club Show and pinewood derby at Big Bear Snow Play (42825 Big Bear Blvd.) 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free. 584-4333.
26
Big Bear Lake Memorial 5K Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. in the Village with music and expo, free spectating. $35, military, 12 and under $25. 866-8555.
27
Memorial Day Service at Veteran’s Park at 10 a.m. with color detail, music, wreath presentation. 585-4045.
June 2013
1
Spring Wine Walk in the Village 3:30-7 p.m. $25. 878-8044.
2
US Cup Big Bear Shootout Series Final mountain bike race held by Team Big Bear out of La Montana. 633-6729.
8-9
"Fishin’ for $50K" trout tournament with prizes for tagged fish caught, raffles and more. Free entry for those staying in BBLRA member lodge. (800) 4-BIG BEAR
21-23
8th Annual Jazz Trax Smooth Jazz Festival at Marina Lakeside Resort, Friday aboard Miss Liberty. Tickets start at $35 for Friday, $45 Saturday and Sunday. 866-872-9849.
21-23
"Oklahoma!" by CATS opens at the PAC at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1:30 Sunday matinee. Other shows June 26, 28-30, July 2-3, 5-7. 866-4970.
