Smoke May Have Postponed The Soap Box Derby Till 2014 But You Can Help The BV Parents Club Today!
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/02/2013 12:10 AM
Bear Valley, CA...The Rim Fire may have spoiled the plans for the 2013 Soar Box Derby but the Derby will be back in 2014. In the meantime the hard working Bear Valley Parents Group has collected a wonderful assortment of items for their silent auction. You are able to bid on some of them now. Details enclosed....
Murphys, CA...The National Weather Service is forecasting highs in the 80's and 90s and is we can keep a bit of breeze to sweep the smoke away it looks like a nice weather week ahead. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight A slight chance of sprinkles before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. North northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight....
Stanislaus National Forest 2013 Artist in the Woods Selected
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/31/2013 04:22 AM
Sonora, CA...Stanislaus National Forest (NF) Supervisor Susan Skalski is pleased to announce the selection of Jim Marsh as one of the 2013 Artists in the Woods. The program solicited applications earlier this year from artists interested in creating a sense of stewardship for the beauty of the natural and cultural resources of the Stanislaus NF. The Stanislaus Artist in the Woods program provides professional artists of all media an opportunity to receive creative inspiration from the Sierra landscape, while pursuing their artistic discipline...
Bear Valley Adventure Company and Bear Valley Labor Day Weekend Update
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 08/31/2013 09:27 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Although we are more than 30 air miles away from the large fire next to Yosemite, the air quality here is poor. We are recommending unathletic activities like shopping, dining or driving instead of mtn biking, hiking and kayaking. The smoke sometimes lifts a bit in the afternoon. Call us for more up-to-date info at 209-753-2834. Events have changed. The 21st Annual Bear Valley Triathlon (normally Sunday of Labor Day Weekend) has been rescheduled to Sunday, September 22, 2013. The Ebbetts Pass Century (normally the 3rd Saturday in August) has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 28th. The Soap Box Derby has been cancelled, but will return next Labor Day weekend 2014. The Endeavor Challenge, scheduled for September 6-8, 2013 is still on, pending improvement in the smoke situation...
Sierra Nevada Logging Museum's 18th Annual Logging Jamboree Is On For Saturday
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 08/30/2013 01:13 AM
Arnold, CA... On August 31st, the Saturday of Labor Day, we are holding our 18th Annual Logging Jamboree. Amateur instruction and competition starts at 9:00 AM and the professionals will begin about noon. Great food, games, raffle, silent auction, we hope a run of our Shay on its short track, tours, and much more. Great day of fun and for only $5.00 per person.
Rim Fire Air Quality Videos ~ From Sandi Pearce of Sierra Sentry
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 08/30/2013 02:24 PM
Arnold, CA...Sandi Pearce has created some informative and enjoyable videos on air quality here locally during the Rim Fire. Today's is below and the others are enclosed...
Dorrington, CA...During the afternoon of August 27th a 77 year old Bear Valley man was was traveling in his 2003 Mercedes westbound on State Route 4 west ot Boards Crossings Road at approximately 50~55 mph, Party l made en unsafe right (north) turn in vehicle l. Due to Party l making an unsafe turn he allowed his Mercedes to leave the westbound lane and enter the northbound shoulder. Consequently, the front end of vehicle collided with a tree in the northbound shoulder.
What Is the Wildland Urban Interface? Well Obviously It's Us & Will Rim Fire Inspire Increased Preparedness?
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/28/2013 03:09 AM
Arnold, CA...We would like to thank a viewer for sending in information about the Ready Set Go Program. Many of our local Fire Districts are already involved and the organization is a good resource for communities like ours. Below is a video about the organization and more information from their website is enclosed....
The Bear Valley Parents Group is immensely disappointed to announce that we’re canceling our annual Soap Box Derby FUNdrive, Dinner & Country Faire event this Saturday, August 31.
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/27/2013 01:19 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Bear Valley is currently in the direct path of smoke from the Rim Fire and, as a result, the air quality is not safe enough for children or adults alike to spend lengthy and active periods of time outside. Since our mission is to provide families with healthy opportunities that take advantage of our amazing Sierra surroundings, we cannot continue with an event that may provide unhealthy conditions....
The Big Family Resources Fair is Today From 3-6pm at Avery Middle School
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 08/26/2013 10:09 AM
Avery, CA...FREE Family Resources Fair at Avery Middle School TODAY 3:00-6:00, 4545 Moran Road, just off Hwy 4. Come escape the smoke for a while. Our afternoons and early evenings have been pretty clear in the Avery area. Resources for you include over 40 foothill agencies featuring education, recreation, financial support, crisis intervention, counseling, Columbia College, freebies, and food for sale, etc...
