Senior Citizens of Big Bear Valley - General Meeting
2026-01-20 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Senior Center, Big Bear Valley, 42651 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315, United States
General board meeting. Presenter TBD from BVCHD.

Smart Recovery
2026-01-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Bear Valley Community Healthcare
This event occurs every Tuesday at Bear Valley Community Hospital.
To learn more about Smart Recovery, visit smartrecovery.org.

Food Bank - Journey Church
2026-01-21 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-28 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-04 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Journey Church, 800 Greenspot Blvd, Big Bear City, CA, 92314, United States
Weekly food pantry at The Journey Church in partnership with Big Bear Foursquare Church.
Every Wednesday. Signups start at 11. Food is distributed at noon. A short Bible message is shared at 11:40 a.m.
*Per the church website, some weeks are missed due to holidays, inclement weather or other unforeseen event. Please check the Journey Church Group Page on Facebook to see if the pantry is closed.

Food Pantry - Believer's Chapel
2026-01-22 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-29 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-05 12:00 - 15:00 | Believer’s Chapel, 42180 Moonridge Rd., Big Bear City, CA, 92314, United States
Run by Pastor Eric Hoerger and his wife, Lyn. The Believer’s Chapel Food Pantry is the largest in Big Bear, averaging 200+ families (1,000+ people) every Thursday. Sign-ups begin at 9 a.m.
Hours:
11:30am – 3:00pm
A light meal is served. All people in Big Bear are welcome, regardless of income or religious affiliation.

Curious Constructors (Mom & Dad Project)
2026-01-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Brenda Boss Family Resource Center, 4911 North Shore Drive, Big Bear, CA, 92314, United States
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS CLASS?
Grow Together:
10 Weeks of Connection & Learning
30 Minutes
Parent-Child Engagement for creativity and bonding
1.5 Hour
Parent Education & Community Time— discover practical parenting strategies and connect with other caregivers.
Please call Johanna Sanders for more information
(909) 878-2326.

Walk With a Doc - January (NEW DATE)
2026-01-23 11:30 - 12:30 | East Boat Launch, Stanfield Cutoff, 41911 N Shore Dr, Big Bear city, 92314, United States
Bear Valley Community Healthcare District’s monthly Walk with a Doc program invites community members to take a short walk along the North Shore Pedal Path.
BVCHD’s Ariana Feuvrier, M.D. will be on-hand to answer all of your health-related questions. Don’t miss it!
This event is FREE and open to the community.
*In the case of inclement weather, an alternate location will be chosen.
PLEASE NOTE: This event was originally scheduled for 1/26 and usually takes place the fourth Monday of every month.

Life Recovery
2026-01-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Bear Valley Curch, 41960 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, California, United States, CA, 92315, United States
Life Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-Step Meeting held at Bear Valley Church in Big Bear Lake.
📍 41960 Big Bear Blvd
🕕 Every Friday at 6 PM
👥 Facilitated by Andy Meadors (909.838.8391)
Start Your Journey to FREEDOM!
This group is open to anyone struggling with addiction, grief, codependency, trauma, or family struggles, there is a safe place here for you.

Big Bear Food Bank
2026-01-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Big Bear Food Bank, 39853 Crocus Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315, United States
Every Monday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Food Bank - St. Joseph's Catholic Church
2026-01-27 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-03 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-10 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, 42242 North Shore Dr., Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315, United States
Every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the church hall.
Distribution includes a standard bag of groceries for each family with items such as dry pasta, pasta sauce, canned beans and vegetables, tuna, top ramen, macaroni and cheese, toilet paper and a loaf of bread.

Veterans / VA Lunch & Learn
2026-01-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Bear Valley Community Healthcare
Veterans and their families are invited to join BVCHD CEO Evan Rayner and other guests as they discuss navigating the use of doctors as part of VA programming.
Held at Bear Valley Community Hospital.
The event is free, and lunch will be provided.
Limited seating, sign-up required.
Email: bigbearamericanlegion@gmail.com to register.

Toddler Tumbling (Mom & Dad Project)
2026-01-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Brenda Boss Family Resource Center, 4911 North Shore Drive, Big Bear, CA, 92314, United States
Drop-in class, no registration required!
Thursday, January 29, 2026

Monday Meet 'n Mingle - Big Bear Valley Senior Center
2026-02-02 13:00 - 14:30 | Senior Center, Big Bear Valley, 42651 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315, United States
Join this monthly social event organized by Big Bear Valley Senior center. This month’s meeting will include a presentation by the Big Bear Historical Society. Make new connections and enjoy fun activities.
The event is free. Beverages and light snacks provided.
Connection is the best medicine!

Smart Recovery
2026-02-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Bear Valley Community Healthcare
This event occurs every Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Bear Valley Community Hospital.
To learn more about Smart Recovery, visit smartrecovery.org.

Preschool Storytime at Big Bear Lake Library
2026-02-05 11:30 - 12:00 | Big Bear Lake Library, 41930 Garstin Dr, Big Bear Lake, 92315, United States
Enjoy an engaging story-time geared toward the younger crowd featuring stories, songs, rhymes, a craft, and more. A letter is featured each day to help familiarize children with the sights and sounds of the alphabet.
Story-time takes place every Thursday morning but will be off session Feb. 15-Feb. 28.

Tails and Stories (Read to Therapy Dogs)
2026-02-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Big Bear Lake Library, 41930 Garstin Dr, Big Bear Lake, 92315, United States
You won’t want to miss this wonderful program where you can practice your reading skills on nonjudgmental listeners: dogs! Therapy dogs will be at the library while you choose a book to read aloud, and they love hearing stories.

Super Bowl Bingo Night - Big Bear High School Bear Backers
2026-02-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Senior Center, Big Bear Valley, 42651 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315, United States
Come out for this 21+ night with dinner, concessions, adult beverages and more. Tickets are $20 and include five bingo cards and two daubers. Proceeds support Bear Backers’ Big Bear High School Athletics Program. Held at the Senior Center. To register, Venmo $20 to Big Bear High School Bear Backers. Note “Bingo Ticket” in field.
