Rufus Bear and “Cubs for Kids”
In the Mission Statement for Appalachian Bear Rescue, education is a major goal. We feel that in order to keep bears safe and thriving people need to be educated about…
Announcements or information about ABR-sponsored events and fundraisers
Our Prize-winning Float!
In yesterday’s post you had a glimpse of the float that ABR volunteers were decorating for the Gatlinburg Christmas Parade and the Townsend Hometown Christmas Parade. Here are photos of…
Now this is a BIG bear!
ABR will have a float in the Gatlinburg Christmas parade, on Friday evening, December 7th. Volunteers are working diligently to create a float that will amaze the spectators and truly…
Fall Event Renamed!
A few days ago we announced that ABR is presenting the Bear Necessities Event on Friday, September 21st this year. The event has a new name! We have decided that…
ABR plans big event!
ABR is planning the signature fundraising event, our Bear Necessities Dinner and Auction, which will be held at The Barn Event Center in Townsend, TN on Friday, September 21st. The…
Don’t Forget to Vote on Wednesday!
Just 3 more days until you can vote for ABR in the 100 Cars for Good program! You can click on this link any time between 10:00 a.m. and 12:59:59 p.m.…
REMEMBER! Just 5 more days until voting!
Watch our video about our selection for the 100 Cars for Good program by Toyota! Wednesday, May 23rd is our day, and if we win on that one day, we will…
Reminder!
Several of you have asked to be reminded of this great opportunity to help ABR, so we’ll post a reminder every few days. Help us win a new car to…
Scenes from the 2012 Black Bear Expo!
Our 3rd Annual Black Bear Expo is history, now. It was a very successful event, enjoyed by all. The day started out with a rainstorm, which seemed like a bad…
Help Us Win a New Car to Make an Even Bigger Difference!
Appalachian Bear Rescue is pleased to announce we’ve been named a finalist in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program, which is giving 100 vehicles to 100 nonprofits over the course…