The Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest celebrates 48 years of German fun this year! A true German celebration, this year’s Oktoberfest introduces Ayinger Oktoberfest Bier and features three bands direct from Germany! Located in the mountain town of Big Bear Lake, our quaint celebration has always been based on the lore of the world’s original Oktoberfest. Over the years, the Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest has become world renowned for its own traditions and old-world ambience, celebrating friends, family and good times. A festival like no other, guests are treated to authentic German entertainment; feast on Brats and Knockwursts direct from the…
Author: Rose Wright
Eric Morley, MD Pediatrics Having grown up with a father who was a physician, Eric Morley, MD, MPH, chose to follow in his footsteps. He knew that by choosing a career in medicine he would be able to have a positive and lasting impact on the lives of others. And like his father before him, he too was drawn to pediatrics, knowing it would give him the best opportunity to shape lives from an early age and help prevent problems before they occur. Understanding that his young patients may feel some anxiety, Dr. Morley tries to keep office visits fun,…
A Bright Future Begins Here! Recently, NPR ran a story detailing the “Russian Math” phenomenon — the growth of the Russian School of Mathematics from a kitchen-table passion project to a school that serves over 20,000 students across the country. But what is “Russian Math,” and how does it differ from other approaches? “Russian Math” is built on the foundational principle that the cognitive ability of a child — the power to think and reason — is not predetermined at birth, but can actually be developed over time. And that math is by far the best tool for this development.…
Take Your Game to the Next Level Team Nikos Basketball Academy is Orange County’s largest youth basketball organization, offering multiple programs for all levels, from beginner to elite, 2nd grade through high school. Their professional staff of former-player coaches and trainers appeal to a wide audience with a variety of programs. They offer year-round club teams; Academy 2.0, a training division; private one-on-one/small group training; specialized camps; and an NJB recreational program. Founded in 2007 by Steve Williams and Jameel Mahmud, friends and former Division 1 collegiate players who shared a clear vision of creating a unique and dynamic basketball…
Shining Example of a Strong Business Partnership The Monarch Beach Resort (MBR) Academy program was created as a result of a partnership that Monarch Beach Resort formed with Dana Hills High School. In understanding MBR is always looking for creative and inventive ways of creating recruiting pipelines and DHHS was looking for an innovative program that would give their students a hands-on approach to learning about hospitality and culinary careers, it was a natural for this exceptional partnership to be created. Additionally, to take the spark to a fire, a culinary lab opened in August 2017 at DHHS with MBR…
Interview with Bradley Wright Gloria, first of all thank, you for understanding the situation with my daughter and the Holy Hush in Dallas. We appreciate all that your staff has done and taking the time to help us bring Brianna and Harlyn back home to the love and support of family and friends. Our entire family wants to thank you and your staff for taking the time to listen. Specifically Patty, I know she worked extremely hard to get us together over these last several months. With your Cosby and Trump battles and my flying and driving back and forth…
If the Galapagos Islands inspired the study of evolution, it only makes sense that they would also inspire our fleet to evolve. Now, along with our gorgeous 100-passenger Celebrity Xpedition®, we’ve added two ships to our fleet to give you even more choices for your Galapagos adventure. Go a bit more personal on our mid-sized, 48-passenger Celebrity XperienceSM or have an incredible, intimate trip via our 16-passenger Celebrity XplorationSM. We offer six unique cruise itineraries, 15 islands, more than 30 ports of call, and multiple packages from which to choose. No matter which stunning vessel you choose for your Galapagos…
Over the 25 years that I have been serious about writing, I’ve met many poets. They all have a different answer to the question, “How do you do it?” I wrote my first poem in a 8th grade English class and have been hooked ever since. It is only in the past ten years, however, that I understand how I do it. Very few of my poems are planned. Many get their start in lines from my journal or random thoughts, observations and quotes that I jot down in a notebook or on my phone. Most finish in a place…
On a winter day in Laguna Beach in 1967, Art Brewer had been in the water enjoying a playful south swell when he hauled himself out onto the sand to rest and warm up. A friend on the beach had been quietly sitting behind a camera and small lens when he asked Brewer if he wouldn’t mind watching his equipment while he went out for a wave or two (albeit on Brewer’s board). “He wanted to go out and surf. He told me I could shoot a few photos if I wanted to,” remembers Brewer today. “I shot a roll…
After 34 years as a teacher and coach in the Capistrano Unified School District, Ken retired in June 2017. In his stellar coaching career, he has accomplished nearly 600 wins as a head coach (over 500 wins and still counting in volleyball, and 66 basketball wins as a head coach…and this doesn’t even include all the victories on the football field for the 30 plus years as Varsity Assistant Football Coach). These fantastic accomplishments show his unique and versatile abilities in three different sports. His track record shows that he wasn’t just involved with the teams…but that they were exceptional…