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Angelus Oaks, CA - Bring the kids and enjoy a pancake breakfast with the firefighters on Sunday, September 5, at the Angelus Oaks Fire Station #98. The fund-raiser begins at 7:30 a.m. and continues until 10:30 a.m.

Plenty of pancakes will be cooking on Sunday, September 5, when San Bernardino County Fire Station 98 in Angelus Oaks hosts a pancake breakfast starting at 7:30 a.m. (Photo by Kanko/Wikimedia Commons.)

But there's a lot more cooking at the breakfast other than pancakes, eggs, sausage and bacon as there will be a bake sale and rummage sale at Station 98.

Station 98 is located in the community of Angelus Oaks at 5766 Frontage Road. It also protects the communities of Seven Oaks and Barton Flats. They provide immediate assistance to the U.S. Forest Service for forest fires in the area and also protect a large portion of Highway 38 on its way through the area and up to Big Bear. (Photo by San Bernardino County Fire.)

There will also be an opportunity drawing at 11 a.m. with tickets selling for $1 each or 6 for $5.

A donation of $5 for adults and $2 for children under 12 is being asked.

By Michael P. Neufeld

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Big Bear Lake, CA - Transporting Big Bear High School athletes to and from athletic competitions is a costly venture and one the Bear Valley Unified School District is struggling to fund.

But have no fear, the Bear Backer Athletic Booster Club is stepping up to the plate to supplement district funds so the athletes and their coaches can participate in league and non-league games.

Big Bear High School, home of the Bears, is located at 351 Maple Lane in Big Bear City. (Photo by Rob H.)

On Friday, August 13, Bear Backer volunteers will be staging a barbecue from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the deck at Bear Mountain Resort (43101 Goldmine Drive) complete with hamburgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob, chips and beverages. Proceeds will help defray the transportation costs for the current athletic season.

The event is a great time to meet the student athletes, their coaches and parents and enjoy a delicious meal for only $10 for adults and $5 for children 11 and under.

And, for an extra fee homemade desserts will also be available.

FUND-RAISING

In addition to the barbecue, there will be opportunity drawings and the various athletic teams will be offering "official" merchandise for sale.

There will also be opportunities to dunk the likes of principal Mike Ghelber or other administrators and teachers and maybe even head football coach and athletic director Dave Griffiths.

For additional information about the event or becoming a Bear Backer call Rose Roefuss at (909) 633-6958.

Fawnskin, CA - Chili cheese dogs, Chicago dogs, Maxwell Street dogs, Junkyard dogs, Louisiana hot links and Italian chicken dogs will be offered at the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce Mixer at North Shore Trading Company on Tuesday, August 10.

Jim Dooley from North Shore Trading Company invites everyone to the Big Bear Chamber Mixer at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10. (Photo by Michael P. Neufeld.)

Jim and Janet Dooley (North Shore Trading) will welcome guests between 5 and 7 p.m. featuring food from Ike's Rockin Dogs.

Fawnskin is an unincorporated area of San Bernardino County and is located on Highway 38. (Photo by Michael P. Neufeld.)

North Shore Trading Company is located at 39130 North Shore Drive in Fawnskin and can be contacted at (909) 866-3414.

Chamber mixers are the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. The next mixer will be Tuesday, August 24, and hosted by Big Bear Cabin Care.

 For additional information call the chamber at (909) 866-4607.

By Michael P. Neufeld
Monday, August 9, 2010

Moonridge Animal Park in Big Bear Lake is currently located at 4325 Goldmine Drive. (Photo by Moonridge Animal Park.)

The concert begins at 3 p.m. and continues until 7:30 p.m. headlining the Delta Guitar Slingers, Guy Davis and Cafe R&B. The event is being staged at the Big Bear Lake Swim Beach Outdoor Amphitheater at 41220 Park Avenue in Big Bear Lake.

Tickets to the event are $35 in advance and $40 at the gate. Beach chairs and blankets are welcome for lawn, festival-style seating. Parking is $3 and food and beverages will be available on site.

Advance tickets are available at the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce, Moonridge Animal Gift Shop or online at BLUES TICKETS.

DELTA GUITAR SLINGERS

The Delta Guitar Slingers, an all-star group featuring three heralded guitarists from the Blues' current generation of virtuosos. With distinct styles and a body of respected recordings documenting their various careers, the Delta Guitar Slingers bring together Lucky Peterson, Michael Burks and Sherman Robertson on the same stage.

This rare appearance unites Louisiana-born Robertson with Burks (who hails from Arkansas) and Dallas-based Peterson for a set of fire and brimstone blues.

GUY DAVIS

Davis, an east coast singer-songwriter, steeped in the folk tradition shares the bill. Davis is known for Gospel tinged vocals and poignant original compositions. He also tips his hat to the great giants of the music, interpreting material by Leadbelly and Muddy Waters.

Davis recently finished a run on Broadway in the revival of "Finian's Rainbow." He is the son of civil rights activists and actors Ozzie Davis and Ruby Dee.

CAFE R&B

Rounding out the day are Southern California favorites Cafe R&B. This band is led by powerful singer Roach, described by Hits Magazine as "Etta James riding a Harley out of an active volcano."

Muscular guitar and dynamic vocals exemplify Chicago Blues, with a modern twist. Cafe R&B will perform a mix of originals and Blues classics.

MOONRIDGE ANIMAL PARK

The Moonridge Animal Park is Big Bear's wildlife animal sanctuary, rehabilitation and education center founded in 1959. The Moonridge Animal Park is distinguished as the only zoological facility in the United States located in an Alpine environment, dedicated to the preservation of its indigenous species.

The park is a fully licensed, designated care and rehabilitation facility for injured and confiscated animals. The majority of the rehabilitated animals are successfully released into the wild and those that cannot be released are provided a "Home for Life."

By Michael P. Neufeld

Photo by Crestline Art-Tiques.)

The Art-Tiques Walk, scheduled for the first Saturday each month, is a great opportunity for antique and art collectors to discover Crestline's offerings, enjoy a meal at a local restaurant, see a show at the Lake Gregory Cultural and Performing Arts Center, and even spend the night in one of the local lodging establishments.

Plan now to attend the monthly Crestline Art-Tiques Walk with the next one scheduled for Saturday, September 4.

By Michael P. Neufeld