August 2021 Big Bear Today Magazine

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Page 10—August 2021Chirp’s new nest, monthly bird walksCheck out the new “nest” for ChirpNature Center plus monthly bird walks andonline events in August.Chirp, which carries everythingbirding enthusiasts could want whetherthey’re beginners or veterans, moved to alarger upgraded location last month justwest of Big Bear Village near the BowlingBarn at 578 Bonanza Trail.Explore the expanded “Feeder Forest,”test premium bird watching optics,choose from a wide variety of high-qualitywild bird feed, or browse a growing selectionof educational books and guides.Chirp’s new location is the startingpoint for its monthly in-person bird walksthat visit avian hot spots in Big Bear Valley.Including the Aug. 7 trek which departsChirp promptly at 8 a.m.Birders of all experience levels enjoyobserving and identifying local Big Bearbirds and discover prime viewing locations.There’s free species checklists providedby Chirp to aid in recognizing birdsand tally what you’ve seen. Experiencedbirders can practice identification skills andshare with fellow enthusiasts.Outings last around an hour-and-ahalfwith moderate walking or hiking.Complimentary refreshments follow atChirp Nature Center with questions andanswers.Future in-person bird walks are onSeptember 4 and October 2, which is ac-○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Sip, shop, stroll during Fall Wine WalkShop, stroll and sip when the 12th annualFall Wine Walk through Big BearLake Village returns on September 18.Enjoy fine wines and even beers fromaround the world. There’s music and horsd’oeuvres to go along with sipping andshopping, plus lake and mountain views,as this popular event that always sells outreturns after a year’s absence.Two dozen businesses in the uniqueshopping district participate in the WineWalk, held from 3:30-7 p.m. Contributingrestaurants include Sonora Cantina, CaptainsAnchorage, Sister My Sister BakeShop, Stillwells and Gaby’s Latin Flavors.Guest check-in begins earlier in 2021at 11 a..m. on the corner of Pine Knot Ave.and Village Dr. and additional tables havebeen added to expedite the process. Walkersreceive a map of participating businesses,commemorative wine glass, 12 tastingtickets, badge and wristband. Regulartickets are $35 if purchased before Sept.2, $45 after.An additional $10 buys Dial-A-Rideroundtrip transportation and wine yoke.Food only tickets are $20. Following WineWalk there’s drawings for raffle prizes.Participants must be at least 21 yearsold. A portion of the proceeds benefits BigBear Valley Education Trust, Halloweenand Christmas in the Village, and youthscholarships. Purchase tickets onine atbigbearwinewalk.com.tually a lake cruise aboard Big Bear Queento observe waterfowl and perhaps evenbald eagles. Bring water and binocularsand scopes for better viewing.Virtual Bird Walks are also a blast,held the second Wednesday each month includingAug. 11 and streamed live onlinevia Facebook and YouTube. Tune in at 5p.m. for 30 minutes of Big Bear’s naturalsplendor, as participants learn about wildbirds, points of interest and fun facts.Remaining virtual walks are on Sept.8 and Oct. 13. Free, and after the programparticipants can take a quiz and win prizes.Chirp hosts Expert Bird Talks, also virtual,on the third Saturday each month, withAug. 21 featuring “Rad Raptors.” Guestspeaker Stan Tekiela presents these amazingbirds of prey with razor-sharp talonsBig Bear TodayMonthly bird walks, talks and more by Chirp Nature Center, now at new locationand exceptional hunting skills to supporttheir meat-based diet. There are over 500species of raptors found on every continentbut Antarctica.Tekiela is a wildlife photographer andwriter who has authored over 200 booksand field guides in his 35-plus year career.He’s a noted columnist and radio personalitywho has received national awards.Each hour-long interactive presentationhighlights a particular nature-themetopic with expert insights from noteworthyauthors, scientists and naturalists. Talksare at 10 a.m. and are streamed live onFacebook and YouTube. Future programsare set for Sept. 18 and Oct. 16.Chirp is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily.Chirp Nature Center is at 578 BonanzaTrail. Call (888) 412-4477.FREEWIFICLOSE TOVILLAGE,LAKE &DININGBig Bear’s LargestPool and Outdoor SpaMotel Rooms $75with Fireplace & Queen BedMountainCabins $99with Fireplace, Private DeckSpa Rooms & Cabins!with Cozy Fireplaces(Offer Good Sunday-Thursday / non-holiday)(800) 255-4378local (909) 866-216641121 Big Bear Blvd. • Big Bear Lake, CA 92315www.BlackForestLodge.com
Big Bear Today August 2021—Page 11Glow Bowling, Laser Maze at BarnHot fun, cool air conditioning at theBowling Barn, with good times on thelanes plus Laser Maze, great food anddrink, video games and more.Sixteen sanitized lanes separated byplastic welding screens ensure bowlers socialdistance safely while having a greattime. “The screens give the feeling that youare in your own little space down there,”said Bowling Barn’s Bill Ross. “There’sonly a handful of alleys in the country usingthem and I’ve personally only seen oneother with them.”When the house lights go down andblack lights kick up for Glow Bowling, theexperience gets surreal as the screen barriersare something else to reflect light off.Even neon bowling balls, sanitized ofcourse, illuminate with fluorescent colorLaser Maze is like limbo with lights for one or two playersunder the black lights in dazzling orange,blue, green and red hues.The Bowling Barn has high-poweredspeakers and amps to kick up the soundsystem a few decibels and really get theparty going. There’s laser lights, dancingand spinning on the lanes and above thepins, while center screen drops down toplay music videos, flanked by two morescreens on each side.State-of-the-art scorekeeping on videoscreens above each lane tallies not just pintotal, spares and strikes but also runningplayer handicaps and even the speed oftheir rolls. Easy to see why Glow Bowlingis so popular, held after 2 p.m. on Saturdayand Sunday, after 5 p.m. on Tuesdayand Friday, and after 8:30 p.m. other days.For more social distance fun head tothe Laser Mazefor challengethat’s straight outof an actionmovie. Enter theArena and try tobreak into thevault on the otherside of the roomby avoidingcountless crisscrossingbeamsof light, accentedby fog to makethem stand out.Crawl, jump,slide, roll, what-Screens separate guests at the Bowling Barn, which lights up for Glow Bowlingever it takes to cross the obstacle course oflight. Hurry...the clock is ticking!Break a beam and the penalty isn’tdeath like in the movies, just time addedto your score. Once across hold your handon the master key, money and red handscanner to complete the mission. Takes trueNinja skills and while the game is easy tolearn, it’s impossible to master with fourdifferent skill levels to choose from.Beam Buster in contrast sees playerstrying to bust each laser beam before timeruns out. Both games are fun for the wholefamily with top scores posted outside thearena. Even record your experience onvideo for just a buck.! Each game is $3 forsingle player or $6 for two.Alley Oops Sports Bar is open withreduced seating and full cocktail serviceincluding specialty drinks, microbrews anddomestics on tap.. Bowling Barn has greatgrab and go food too like barbecue chickenpizza, street tacos, chicken wraps, flaminghot onion rings and carne asada fries.There’s a myriad of video and actiongames at Bowling Barn, like Hoop Fever,pool tables, air hockey and many more. Includingold favorites like Alpine Skier andDance Revolution and today’s latest machines.Kids who register atkidsbowlfree.com get two free games allsummer long as part of a nationwide programBowling Barn participates in.Bowling Barn is at 40625 Big BearBlvd. (enter on Bonanza). Call 878-BOWL.Pine Knot Marina & Fun DockJet Skis & Boat Rentals• Pontoons• Fishing Boats• Guided Fishing Tours!Bait and Tackle Shop! (818) 434-5420Kayaks & Paddleboard Rentalscourtesy of Get Boards (909) 878-3155439 Pine Knot Ave • Located At the Foot of the VillagePineKnotMarina.com
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