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Kathryn Ervin, a theater arts professor at Cal State San Bernardino, and Carl Dameron, an owner of a public relations firm, are scheduled to emcee the 19th annual Black Rose and Humanitarian of the Year Awards on Sept. 26 in San Bernardino.

The San Bernardino Black Culture Foundation presents the annual Black Rose Awards to honor lifetime achievements by local people who have done things that benefit the community.

There are three categories at the awards: the Black Rose, the Commitment to Community Service of the Year and the Humanitarian of the Year. The awards are an opportunity to identify and acknowledge many local leaders, and to encourage their participation in activities that help their community. Past recipients include developer John Dukes of Dukes, Dukes and Associates.

The Foundation is selling tickets to the awards ceremony for $50 each. Tables of 10 may be reserved for $500. The award ceremony starts at 6 p.m. in Valencia Room at the National Orange Show, 689 South E St., San Bernardino.

For more information, call 909-864-3267.

The San Bernardino County Museum is scheduled to hold the Great California Shakeout presentation on Sunday, Sept. 28 in Redlands.

Kathleen Springer, who's the museum's Senior Curator of Geology, plans to give the presentation starting at 2 p.m. at the museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands.

The lecture will provide information on how to register for the museum's field trip to the San Andreas Fault on Nov. 1. The San Andreas Fault will be sight of the Great Southern California ShakeOut, a large disaster preparedness drill that is set to take place on Nov. 13.

The museum's admission fees are $6 for adults, $5 for students or seniors and $4 for children ages 5 to 12. Children under five and Museum Association members are admitted free. Parking is free.

For more information, call 909-307-2669 or visit www.sbcountymuseum.org.

Ashar Sheppard, Ph. D, with Step by Step, is the speaker at the Inland Empire Debating Society, Sunday, September 14 at Denny's, 1180 Alabama Avenue, Redlands. The meeting begins at 4pm.

Step by Step is a community group representing individuals, religious and civic organizations in Redlands, California. Step by Step, A Community Reentry Coalition focuses on returning approximately 30 former residents back to Redlands after being incarcerated in California State prisons.

Step by Step works in close partnership with with the Redlands Police Department and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

One of its programs includes meeting with parolees weekly at the parolee check in sessions to facilitate their gaining skills needed for employment and lead them toward educational and employment opportunities.

For more information refer to the IEDS Website, inlanddebates.com The organization is open to the public. Members debate topics of local, national and international interest on San Bernardino's Community Access Station. These shows are aired on community access stations throughout the Inland Empire.

-- Jerry Weitzman
Inland Empire Debating Society

A Claremont-based adult community concert band is accepting applications from young wind and percussion musicians ages 14 to 20 for their scholarship program.

The Claremont Winds is allowing contestants to audition by submitting a compact disc (CD) or a digital music file (mp3). Finalists will be invited to live auditions. First place winner will receive $800, second place gets $200 and third place $100. The first place winner will also play a solo with the band at their spring concert in May.

To be eligible, contestants must be in high school or in their first year of college. They also need to be a member of the band or orchestra in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino or Riverside counties. Applications with audition recordings must be postmarked or e-mailed by December 1, 2008. Auditions will be held January 10-11, 2009. Winners will be announced in early February.

For more information, go to www.claremontwinds.org.

Visitors will see a bevy of distant worlds through the telescopes of the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers at the San Bernardino County Museum on Saturday, September 13 at 7:30pm. This event is free for the public.

Grouped together in the southwestern sky are the terrestrial plants of Mercury, Venus, and Mars, while high in the southern sky the majestic gas giant world, Jupiter, gleams on. "To round out the planetary parade, a beautiful waxing-gibbous moon will also be visible in the southeast," said Chris Clarke, Program Coordinator. "Participants will enjoy the sights of these far-flung worlds though the eye-piece as we share the company of our planetary neighbors."

The San Bernardino County Museum is at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. Parking is free. For more information, visit www.sbcountymuseum.org.

The San Bernardino County Museum is accessible to persons with disabilities. If assistive listening devices or other auxiliary aids are needed in order to participate in museum exhibits or programs, request should be made through Museum Visitors Services at least three business days prior to your visit. Visitor Services' telephone number is (909) 307-2669 ext. 229 or TDD (909) 792-1462.

--Kamelyta Plimley
San Bernardino County Museum

The Blood Bank of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties plans to unveil its new name during an event on Wednesday, Sept. 10 in San Bernardino.

The event will start at 10 a.m. at 384 W. Orange Show Road, San Bernardino.

The name change reflects the blood bank's initiative to be a wellness partner in health care with the communities it serves throughout Southern California, according to a news release.

For more information, call Mary K. Plock at 909-386-6870 or e-mail plockma@bbsbrc.org.

Applications for the 21st Annual Music Center Spotlight Awards by the Music Center of Los Angeles County are available to Southern California high school student performers, artists and photographers.

The awards program, which offers training in the arts and scholarships to finalists, is free and open to students who attend high school in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.

Students audition before judges in categories including ballet, non-classical dance, classical voice, non-classical voice, classical instrumental, and jazz instrumental.
Twelve performance finalists will compete at the 21st Annual Music Center Spotlight Awards set for May 2, 2009 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Downtown Los Angeles.
Grand prize finalists will receive $5,000 and $4,000, honorable mentions will receive $250 and semi-finalists receive $100.

The Performing Arts application deadline is Oct. 1 and the Visual Arts applications are due by Dec. 1.

Applications and information are available at musiccenter.org or by calling 213-972-3300.

San Bernardino, CA - Congressman Baca is helping students eager to apply to the United States Services Academies by hosting a Military Academy Night. Representatives from the Unites States Coast Guard, Air Force Academy, Naval Academy, Military Academy and Merchant Marines will make presentations, and answer questions.

The event is open to all students currently in high school or college interested in applying to the U.S. Service Academies. Parents and educators are welcome to attend.

The application process is highly competitive and the admissions departments of the military academies make all final decisions on acceptance. Each service academy offers a fully paid education. Students will earn a Bachelor of Science degree and then must fulfill six years of service in the Armed Forces. Students who receive an appointment from more than one academy may select the academy of their choice.

"Dedication and leadership are vital to our country," said Congressman Baca. "We are in great need of young and bright individuals who aspire to lead our nation through their service and commitment. I wish all those hoping to apply to the Service Academies much luck and success."

Students will also have the opportunity to pick up a Congressional Nomination Packet which includes information needed to apply for Congressman Joe Baca's nomination. A nomination is needed to apply to the Service Academies.

Students interested in being nominated by Rep. Baca this year or in the future are encouraged to attend!!!

WHAT:
2008 Congressional Military Nomination Packets Available

WHO:
Interested educators, students and parents

WHEN:
6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2008

WHERE:
Economic Development Agency Board Room
201 B North E. Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, CA 92401-1507

Please R.S.V.P to district office at (909) 885- 2222 no later than September 16, 2008

-- Mike Trujillo

A local church is scheduled to hold a fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 4 in Rialto.

The St. Peter's Episcopal Church will hold the 2008 Fall Festival from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 777 N. Acacia Ave, Rialto.

There will be fun activities such a pumpkin patch, a jump house, a paint-your-face place, a make a scary scarecrow booth and a chance to decorate a pumpkin. This is the church's main fundraiser for the year.

For more information, call 909-875-5689 or visit www.stpetersrialto.org.

The Children and Families Commission - First 5 San Bernardino invites folks to a community storybook in San Bernardino

The event will start at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10 in the first floor at the chambers of the County Government Center, 385 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino.

The storybook represents an investment by the County Commission of over $26 million in 72 programs for 2007-2008. The programs are aimed toward supporting childhood development countywide.

For more information, call 1-888-9-FIRST-5 or visit www.first5sanbernardino.org.

The Big Bear Computer Club is offering a Beginner Computer 101 Workshop on Monday, September 15, 2008 from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. The Workshop will be held at the Big Bear Discovery Center. This workshop will cover Microsoft XP and Vista. This workshop will be helpful for those of you who have never sat in front of a computer or someone who has started out with a few tasks such as email, but is unsure about any other possibilities. This workshop is also for someone who worked with a computer in an office environment where the usage was limited to a particular program for data entry and data management.

The classes will include recognizing the task bar, functions on the start menu, desk top icons, what are files, folders, cut and paste, etc. all basic learning knowledge that is needed to feel comfortable with computers. The instructors are asking if you have a laptop or can borrow one to bring it to the class for hands on training. A donation of $25.00 for the workshop will reserve a space.

Residents interested in attending this Beginner Computer 101 Workshop need to register by calling Rosemary Lloyd at (909) 584-9358.

--Yomar Cleary
Big Bear Computer Club

The mural on the east side of the Mentone Chamber of Commerce's offices in Mentone was replaced in mid-August.

The original mural that was on the building at 1899 Mentone Boulevard was a well-known landmark in the town, according to a news release.

The mural was based upon a citrus box label that depicted a view across the valley east of the intersection of Reservoir Road and Nice Avenue in Mentone. It was lost when the building had to be sandblasted and re-stuccoed earlier this year.

Artist, Roberto Palmese, repainted the mural in August. Palmese has been painting murals around the world on multiple story buildings for more than 30 years, the release said.

Other murals are planned for the future. The chamber of commerce plans to sponsor a contest for mural subjects in 2009. They will be also seeking sponsorship of murals for other walls that are available for paintings depicting Mentone in years past.

For more information, call 909-794-0086 or visit www.mentonechamber.com.

A San Bernardino County youth organization and a police officers' association are accepting registrations for a bowling tournament on Saturday, Sept. 27 in San Bernardino.

The Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy and the San Bernardino Police Officers' Association plan to hold the Team V.I.P. 2008 Violence Intervention Prevention Youth and Community Bowling Tournament from 10 a.m. to noon at the AMF Arrowhead Lanes, 299 W. Orange Show Road, San Bernardino.

The tournament is being held to support our Youth Violence Prevention Mentoring Program in collaboration with the police officers' association.

All registration fees and reservations are due by Sept. 20.

For more information, call 909-881-3382, e-mail tstone@yvyla-ie.org, or visit www.yvyla-ie.org.

(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) - If you know someone who gives their time to make a better community, the Black Culture Foundation wants to know about them.

It's seeking nominees for the 19th Annual Black Rose, Humanitarian of the Year and Community Volunteer of the Year awards. It will present these awards Friday, Sept. 26 at a dinner in the Valencia Room of the National Orange Show Grounds.

"We are looking for people who are doing over and above what they are paid to do every day," says Margaret Hill, chairman of the Black Rose Awards program. "Many of these people don't toot their own horn, but do so much for the community, they deserve recognition."

To give the committee time to review all nominees, nomination forms should be turned in by Aug. 22. To obtain a nomination form, contact Hill at (909) 864-3267.

Although the awards program focuses on the Black community in San Bernardino, Hill says, an award winner need not be Black, nor a resident of the city. Many community leaders in law enforcement, education and other public venues have been recognized, and people living in places such as Riverside, Chino, Rialto and Fontana have received the awards in honor of work done to benefit the Inland Empire as a whole.

The Foundation is selling tickets to the awards ceremony for $50 each. Tables of 10 can be reserved for $500. To order tickets or reserve a table, contact Hill at (909) 864-3267.

The event begins at 6 p.m. in the National Orange Show - Valencia Room, 689 South E Street, San Bernardino. (Access is on Arrowhead Ave.) It starts with a social hour, followed by dinner and the ceremony at 7 p.m.

--Ellen Porter
Dameron Communications

SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF., - The Blood Bank of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties invites all healthy residents to give the gift of life Thursday, September 11, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mountains Community Hospital, 29101 Hospital Road in Lake Arrowhead. For every life saving donation participants receive points as part of the "Gift of Life" donor loyalty program that may be redeemed for items through the Blood Bank's online store. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit www.bbsbrc.org or call the Blood Bank at 1.800.879.4484.

"The demand for blood never stops. In fact, right here in Southern California, we need to collect at least 500 donations daily to ensure that patients in hospitals get the lifesaving treatments they need," said Joseph W. Dunn, Ph.D., the Blood Bank's executive vice president and chief operating officer.

Healthy individuals at least 16 years of age may donate blood. (Those 16 years of age must provide the Blood Bank with written parental consent. Parent consent forms are available at any donor center or community blood drive. Donors who have celebrated their 76th birthday must provide the Blood Bank with annual, written physician consent.) All prospective donors should be free of infections or illness, weigh at least 110 pounds and not be at risk for AIDS or hepatitis. Donors receive a free mini-physical as part of the donation process. Donating blood takes about an hour, yet gives someone a lifetime.

--Valerie Artz
Blood Bank of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties

SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF., - The Blood Bank of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties invites all healthy residents to give the gift of life Monday, September 15, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Crestline Community at Ye Olde Barber Shoppe, 23815 Lake Drive in Crestline. For every lifesaving donation, participants receive points as part of the "Gift of Life" Donor Loyalty Program that may be redeemed for items through the Blood Bank's online store. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit www.bbsbrc.org or call the Blood Bank at 1.800.879.4484.

"The demand for blood never stops. In fact, right here in Southern California, we need to collect at least 500 donations daily to ensure that patients in hospitals get the lifesaving treatments they need," said Joseph W. Dunn, Ph.D., the Blood Bank's executive vice president and chief operating officer.

Healthy individuals at least 16 years of age may donate blood. (Those 16 years of age must provide the Blood Bank with written parental consent. Parent consent forms are available at any donor center or community blood drive. Donors who have celebrated their 76th birthday must provide the Blood Bank with annual, written physician consent.) All prospective donors should be free of infections or illness, weigh at least 110 pounds and not be at risk for AIDS or hepatitis. Donors receive a free mini-physical as part of the donation process. Donating blood takes about an hour, yet gives someone a lifetime.

--Valerie Artz
Blood Bank of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties

SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF., - The Blood Bank of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties invites all healthy residents to give the gift of life Wednesday, September 10, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bear Valley Community Hospital, 41870 Garstin Drive in Big Bear Lake. For every life saving donation participants receive points as part of the "Gift of Life" donor loyalty program that may be redeemed for items through the Blood Bank's online store. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit www.bbsbrc.org or call the Blood Bank at 1.800.879.4484.

"The demand for blood never stops. In fact, right here in Southern California, we need to collect at least 500 donations daily to ensure that patients in hospitals get the lifesaving treatments they need," said Joseph W. Dunn, Ph.D., the Blood Bank's executive vice president and chief operating officer.

Healthy individuals at least 16 years of age may donate blood. (Those 16 years of age must provide the Blood Bank with written parental consent. Parent consent forms are available at any donor center or community blood drive. Donors who have celebrated their 76th birthday must provide the Blood Bank with annual, written physician consent.) All prospective donors should be free of infections or illness, weigh at least 110 pounds and not be at risk for AIDS or hepatitis. Donors receive a free mini-physical as part of the donation process. Donating blood takes about an hour, yet gives someone a lifetime.

--Valerie Artz
Blood Bank of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties

Hundreds of volunteers began constructing the HomeAid Inland Empire's Playhouse Village Wednesday, Aug. 20 in Rancho Cucamonga.

The construction site for the mini-neighborhood was at the Chaffey Town Square at the Victoria Gardens 12505 N. Mainstreet, Rancho Cucamonga.

This year's featured playhouse builders are Cal Fire, Capital Pacific Homes, Fullmer Construction, K. Hovnanian Homes, Pardee Homes and Shea Homes.

Each builder has crafted and constructed eight-by-ten-feet house that will transport children into worlds of fun and fantasy. Playhouses will be on display through Sept. 27.

Five of the six playhouses will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. The remaining playhouses will be raffled off to one lucky winner. Raffle tickets are available for $5.

HomeAid partners with the building industry and area nonprofit groups to help build safe, dependable housing for the needy, including abused children and victims of domestic violence. The group serves San Bernardino and Riverside counties.

To become a Project Playhouse partner or receive more information, call 951-686-0628, visit www.playhouseie.com or e-mail projectplayhouse@homeaidie.org.

Folks can sign-up their children for the Second season of the Competitive Basketball League in Rancho Cucamonga.

The league supplements the city's regular summer and winter recreation basketball leagues. League play will be from Sept. 20 to Nov. 22 and games will be played on Saturdays and Sundays at the Rancho Cucamonga Family Sports Center, 9059 San Bernardino Road, Rancho Cucamonga.

There are four divisions for boys and three divisions for girls that are based on the year they're born, starting with 1991. Players may participate in their division as well as up a division if they choose.

Teams are required to provide their own coach and uniforms. The team registration fee is $600 plus $10 per non-resident player. Fees can be paid at Goldy S. Lewis Community Center, 11200 Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga. Teams are required to submit a $100 deposit to reserve a spot for the season and the remaining registration fee will be due no later than Sept. 8.

For more information, call 909-477-2785, Ext. 2340 or 2341.

Sam Schiro, an Ontario resident who's a World War II veteran, received replacement Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals for the originals that had gone missing on Aug. 14 in Ontario.

Schiro, who was 19-years-old when he served in the 80th Infantry Division under George Patton's Third Army, contacted Congressman Joe Baca's office after not being able to find his medals.

Schiro and his division were in Belgium in route to Germany when they came under attack by Nazi forces near a German forest. He was wounded in the attack when he took shrapnel to his leg.

He told the congressman's office that he was thinking about his deceased wife when he was searching for his medals and realized they were missing. Later, Baca made a Congressional Inquiry on his behalf.

Ontario mayor Paul Leon and Baca re-presented the medals during a ceremony that was held in Terminal One at the USO Ontario International Airport.

Is It Treasure or Trash?

Bring it in to find out September 20th from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Yucaipa Woman's Club.

We will have three Antique Appraisers. Kathy Trainor owner of Antique Arcade,David Hazekamp owner of Redlands Estate Sale Consignments and Jimmi Mitchell from Octavia's Scrapbook located at the antique Mall in Redlands. Between them they have over 50 years experience, their specialties range in vintage radios,vintage costume jewelry,china,crystal, depressed glass,American and Victorian furniture and much more. No firearms or coins please. The cost is $6.00 per item or 3 items for $15.00. The Woman's Club is located at 35215 Avenue A in Yucaipa.

For more information please call Debby Kleeman 909-797-0566

-- Yucaipa Woman's Club

The San Bernardino County Democratic Party elected new officers, approved its by-laws and swore in its Central Committee members for the next two years at its bi-annual re-organizational meeting held last Thursday night at party headquarters in the Carousel Mall.

At the current rate of registration, San Bernardino will have more Democrats than Republicans within a month. As of last Monday there were just 1,759 fewer Democrats than Republicans registered in the County, down from 60,000 less Democrats than Republicans as recently as 2002.

"The Democratic Party is poised to 'take back' San Bernardino County from the Republicans," said Carol Robb, a delegate from the 63rd Assembly District who was unanimously re-elected Chair for a second two-year term. She will preside at all meetings and represent the County Party to the public and the media.

"County voters are fed up with the Republican failures and corruption at all levels of government," Robb declared.

Mark Alvarez, a permanent alternate for Congressman Joe Baca, Sr., won a close runoff election for the position of First Vice-Chair. As Chair of the party's Credentials Committee, Alvarez will supervise club charters and encourage the development of new clubs.
"During the next two years we're going develop more clubs and get more democrats elected to the Assembly, the State Senate, and Congress," Alvarez vowed. "We're going to replace Jerry Lewis with Tim Prince, get Obama elected President, turn this County blue and keep it blue."

Patrick Kahler, a delegate from the 59th Assembly District, was easily re-elected to serve another term as the Second Vice-Chair. As Chair of the party's Candidate Development Committee, Kahler will be responsible for developing Democratic candidates for partisan and non-partisan offices.

"We're going to find and recruit good, strong, electable Democratic candidates and help to them to victory," said Kahler, who is also the campaign manager for 41st Congressional Democratic Candidate Tim Prince.

Walter Hawkins, a permanent alternate for Rialto Assemblymember Wilma Amina Carter, won a close election to become the Third Vice-Chair. Hawkins will Chair the party's Campaign Operations Committee to develop guidelines and policies to coordinate Democratic elections and manage the headquarters.

"I look forward to working with all members of the Central Committee to continue the momentum we have already developed and to bring Democrats to the forefront of the county," Hawkins said. "To do that, we're going to develop new leaders and pave the way for individuals elected to local offices to move up the ladder to higher offices."
Rounding out the Executive Board are Recording Secretary Valerie Lichtman, Corresponding Secretary Ron Wall, Treasurer Jeannie Lindberg, Sergeant-at-Arms Steve Chapman, Finance Chair Sam Clauder and Parliamentarian Michael Weilein.
The Central Committee meets at the San Bernardino County Democratic Party headquarters in Suite 136F of the Carousel Mall, 295 2nd Street, in downtown San Bernardino. The headquarters are located on the lower floor just behind the elevator in front of the main entrance.

County Democratic Party meetings convene at 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month. All registered Democrats are welcome to attend.

For more information visit the Democratic Party's website at www.sanbernardinodemocrats.org or call (909) 889-9255.

-- Sam Clauder

Interested in showcasing your traditional dances to the community? The San Bernardino County Museum is hosting a Multicultural Dance Festival on Saturday, October 18, and dance groups are being sought to participate in this event.

"This event is part of the museum's annual Multicultural Festival," said Curator of Education Jolene Redvale. "By celebrating the many different cultural traditions represented in our community, the festivals promote understanding and appreciation for diversity among people in the inland region. Each festival has a theme, and members of the community sharing their traditions with visitors make the events successful."

The festival will run from 10am to 5pm, and each group participating will be asked to present a brief dance performance and offer background information about the history and cultures their dance styles represent. The group will then demonstrate a few simple steps for visitors so everyone can join in. Participants will also be given a booth to share information with the public.

Interested groups can contact Curator of History Michele Nielsen at (909) 307-2669 ext. 240, or mnielsen@sbcm.sbcounty.gov for more information.
The San Bernardino County Museum is at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. For more information, visit www.sbcountymuseum.org.

The San Bernardino County Museum is accessible to persons with disabilities. If assistive listening devices or other auxiliary aids are needed in order to participate in museum exhibits or programs, requests should be made through Museum Visitor Services at least three business days prior to your visit. Visitor Services' telephone number is (909) 307-2669 ext. 229.

--Kamelyta Plimley
San Bernardino County Museum

Big Bear Lake, Calif. April 28, 2008 - All permits have been processed, a 26.2 miles course has been mapped out and registration is officially open for the inaugural Big Bear Marathon set for September 6, 2008. The Big Bear Marathon is the highest altitude race in California at 7000.' Runners will enjoy a scenic course that meanders around Big Bear Lake with quality air conditions.

"We anticipate 5,000 participants for the event," said HBT Events Director Darrell Courtney. "I admit the high altitude is a bit of a challenge, but runners are in for a treat! The best part about this marathon is runners will have a view of the lake throughout most of the race."

The Big Bear Marathon is a joint effort between event producers HBT Events and Mountain Multisport. For more than two years promoters Josh Morey of Mountain Multisport and Darrell Courtney of HBT Events were determined to find a new site for an annual marathon race. The two producers combined resources and developed an aggressive analysis campaign with surveys at various sporting events throughout Southern California and Nevada. The purpose was to find out where athletes and spectators wanted to have a race.

"The athletes have spoken!" explained Courtney. "They wanted a race in the mountains, and now it's time for us to deliver."

The marathon is the main event. However, other races include a half marathon, a bike tour, a 5K run and a 1K fun run for kids. A special sports expo takes place at Snow Summit Mountain Resort Friday, September 5 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on race day in Big Bear Village Saturday, September 6 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The outdoors expo features live entertainment, event sponsors, sports vendors and local businesses.

The top five finishers for the marathon and half marathon will receive cash and prizes. Medals will be given to the top finishers for the 5K run and the kids 1K fun run. There is an awards ceremony and post race party Saturday evening. The location and fees for the banquet are to be determined.

Registration is now open, and is limited to the first 5,000 sign-ups. Register online at www.active.com or download a printable registration form at www.htbevents.com. There is no registration the day of the event Saturday, September 6. Late registration is available however at the expo Friday, September 5. Fees are, marathon $80; half marathon $45; bike tour $45; 5K run $25 and kids 1K fun run $20. Late registration begins September 2, 2008. A $10 late fee will be assessed after this date, with the exception of the kids 1K fun run.

For more information about Big Bear Marathon visit www.htbevents.com or call 760-948-1890 For special lodging discounts for the event log onto www.bigbear.com or call 800-424-4232.

-- Dan McKernan
Big Bear Lake Resort Association

A special exhibit at the San Bernardino County Museum, "All That Glitters: a century of razzle-dazzle," will continue through November 2. The exhibit, originally scheduled through mid-June, has been given an extended run because of the popularity of the exhibit and the educational programs and activities associated with it.

The exhibit features clothing, jewelry, and accessories popular from the 1860s to the 1960s. Changes in styles through the century are perhaps typified in the exhibit by a Civil War-era silk gown and a disposable silver paper dress from the early 1960s. The museum's education division will offer free "razzle-dazzle" family activities on July 13, July 26, and August 16 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

"All That Glitters is full of objects that give visitors a chance to look back at trends and styles of the past, some enduring and others decidedly not. Today, for example, you can wear your grandfather's vintage Rolex wristwatch from the 1940s or your aunt's mod beads with a peace sign from the 1960s and be right in style," said Michele Nielsen, museum curator of history. "But in the late 1800s, some jewelry was made from human hair and it was okay to wear your loved one on your sleeve, so to speak. Many people exchanged and wore tokens of affection or memorial jewelry--rings, bracelets, watch fobs, and brooches--made from human hair. By the early 1900s, this form of adornment was thought to be old fashioned, even morbid."

"All That Glitters: a century of razzle-dazzle" is free with museum admission.

The San Bernardino County Museum is at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays and holiday Mondays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $6 (adult), $5 (student or senior), and $4 (child aged 5 to 12). Children under five and Museum Association members are admitted free. Parking is free. For more information, visit www.sbcountymuseum.org.

The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities. If assistive listening devices or other auxiliary aids are needed in order to participate in museum exhibits or programs, requests should be made through Museum Visitor Services at least three business days prior to your visit. Visitor Services' telephone number is 909-307-2669 ext. 229 or (TDD) 909-792-1462.

--Kamelyta Plimley
San Bernardino County Museum