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...
San Andreas, CA...Jenny is approximately 2 years old and weighs 43 lbs. She is a hound dog. She knows how to sit and loves to play with the ball. Jenny will need to be spayed before going home with you. Dawn is a lab mix who needs some training, but has great potential. She is about 2 years old and ready for her forever home. Dawn will need to be spayed before going home with you...
Calaveras Big Trees State Park – Calaveras Big Trees Association (CBTA) is hosting a Murder Mystery Dinner on September 21, 2013, the major fundraising event this year to help support high quality educational and interpretive programs at Calaveras Big Trees State Park. “Murder at the Big Trees Hotel” is set in the late 1800’s and will feature John Muir as one of the guests as well as Augustus Dowd, the discoverer of the Big Trees! Dinner guests are encouraged to dress in the fashions of the 1860-70’s...
Arnold, CA...Trout plants this week include , The North Fork of the Stanislaus. Please be careful with your fires as we are in the midst of our FIRE season. Please obtain a fire permit before camping. You can contact our CDF at 209-795-1381 for up to date information regarding camping and fire safety...
