Community
Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Community Roadshow
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/22/2023 - 1:46pm
Event Date:
September 27, 2023 - 3:30pm Come out and hear Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority CEO Daren Griffin present on the Reno-Tahoe International Airport’s future construction projects.
Location
Tahoe Blue Event Center
75 Hwy. 50 Stateline, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
American Century Championship awards 52 area nonprofits with $121,250
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/21/2023 - 5:39pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) distributed $121,250 in funds to 52 area non-profit organizations as a result of the 34th annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.
As the tournament’s destination sponsor, the LTVA is responsible for the South Shore’s most impactful special event, coordinating with partners NBC Sports and American Century Investments, to ensure a successful and memorable experience for fans, locals, celebrities, and media.
Chase International Foundation awards $12,000 to local non-profits
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/20/2023 - 7:46pm
Chase International Foundation recently awarded over $12,000 to non-profit agencies in Northern Nevada and California as part of their Four Pillars of Giving grant program. PTSD NOW! of Incline Village, Nevada, Between Horses and Humans of Gardnerville, Nevada, and Escobar Martial Arts Club in South Lake Tahoe, California, were presented with donations from the Foundation’s bi-annual grant process.
Sophisticats Exotic Cat Show and Animal Rescue Expo
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/20/2023 - 3:26pm
Event Date:
Repeats every week until Sun Oct 01 2023 .
September 30, 2023 - 9:00am Cat and kitten lovers, have you ever met a Maine Coon, spied a Sphynx, consulted a Cymric or beheld a Bengal? These are some of the exotic breeds competing in an internationally sanctioned cat show in Reno, September 30 - October 1.
Six nominated for Bob Baunhauser Excellence In Service Award
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/19/2023 - 3:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are those among us at all levels of society who go beyond the call of duty in their service to humanity. The Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe partnered with the South Tahoe Chamber and put out the call for the unsung heroes in our community. Six amazing people were nominated for recognition, and there will be a celebration on Thursday, September 28 at 6 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Community College Duke Theatre.
2nd annual Witches Night Out in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/18/2023 - 10:39am
Event Date:
September 29, 2023 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 2nd annual Witches Night Out will be held on Friday, September 29 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hangar in South Lake Tahoe.
Kick off the spooky season with a mystical gathering of artisans at the nighttime market and dance under the harvest moon with music by Robin Orr. Dress in your best enchanting attire and join them for a costume contest, photo booth, cackle contest, a howl at the moon, and more.
Innovative Housing Solution webinar with plan updates
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/17/2023 - 6:05pm
Event Date:
September 19, 2023 - 5:00pm
A public webinar will be held on Tuesday, September 19 at 5 p.m. that will explain affordable housing solutions in the Lake Tahoe region. Learn how policy amendments can make a difference while preserving our environment.
Lake Tahoe’s affordable housing crisis is growing despite increased public financing, land donations, and subsidies. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and housing partners in the basin are working to ensure affordable housing solutions can come from many directions.
Safe Trick or Treat for kids on Halloween at Heavenly Village
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/17/2023 - 3:58pm
Event Date:
October 31, 2023 - 3:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All kids are invited to the Heavenly Village on Halloween for a fun trick-or-treating event with 50 candy stops, a bounce house and slide, and a $1,000 costume contest.
The Shops at Heavenly Village has partnered with the South Tahoe Chamber to provide the free event. South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue with their fire truck and South Lake Tahoe Police Department will also be there to hand out candy and stickers.
20th annual South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge Kid's Fishing Derby
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/16/2023 - 11:31pm
Event Date:
September 23, 2023 - 8:00am
It is time for the 20th annual Kid's Fishing Day at Lake Baron. The South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge is hosting the event on Saturday, September 23 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All of the fishing gear is provided, or you can bring your own.
The Derby is free for all kids under the age of 16. There will be free hot dogs, chips, soda, and water for all registered children, as well as a raffle ticket for great prizes.
Those fishing are encouraged to support the lake's Catch and Release program by catching lots of trout, and keeping two!
Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church launches "The Story: Finding Your Story in God's Story"
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/16/2023 - 6:01am
Event Date:
October 1, 2023 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church is thrilled to announce the launch of an inspiring and transformative program, "The Story: Finding Your Story in God's Story." This initiative aims to bring the community together in a journey of spiritual exploration, self-discovery, and connection through the power of storytelling and faith.
Washoe County Sheriff's annual Incline Community Picnic on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/15/2023 - 8:31pm
Event Date:
September 16, 2023 - 10:00am
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is inviting the public to its annual Incline Community Picnic on Saturday, September 16. The picnic will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Incline Middle School's Ridgeline Ball Fields, 948 Incline Way.
The event is free to the public.
Attendees will be able to enjoy free hot dogs and hamburgers while visiting with members of the Sheriff’s Office and WCSO Special Teams including:
Mounted Horse Unit
Motors
K9’s
RAVEN Helicopter
Marine 9 and some of her crew
Bomb Squad
Search and Rescue Unit
Become part of a new giving circle - EDCF Scholarship Giving Circle
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/14/2023 - 9:30pm
Event Date:
October 10, 2023 - 12:00pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There is a new giving circle in South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County - the El Dorado Community Foundation Scholarship Giving Circle.
This is a great chance to make your donation grow through collective giving while providing scholarships designated for El Dorado High School, Ponderosa High School, Oak Ridge High School, South Tahoe High School, and Union Mine High School. You choose which school your funds go to.
Summer STEM camp in South Lake Tahoe: Local youth build boats from scratch with help from MIT
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/14/2023 - 1:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe STEM Academy and the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) offered a wooden boat-building summer STEM camp for 5th-8th graders in August. As part of this camp, Tahoe STEM Academy partnered with the Edgerton Center at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and hosted MIT instructors, undergraduate students, and alumni to act as mentors and instructors for the members of BGCLT participating in the camp.
Free vaccination and microchip clinic in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/14/2023 - 12:52pm
Event Date:
September 19, 2023 - 12:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe office of the Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe is hosting a free vaccination and microchip clinic for dogs and cats for residents of the South Shore from South Lake Tahoe to Glenbrook.
Ask us about spay/neuter vouchers for your dog or cat. For more information, call 530-542-2857.
The free microchips are made possible by a grant from the Latrobe Fund.
All dogs must be on a leash at all times, and cats kept in their carriers.
Coffee With a Cop at Lakeview Social on Friday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/14/2023 - 11:36am
Event Date:
September 15, 2023 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next Coffee With A Cop is on Friday, September 15 at Lakeview Social/Revive in South Lake Tahoe from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Coffee With A Cop is a time when locals and law enforcement can gather together and talk. It provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions & learn more about the California Highway Patrol, South Lake Tahoe Police Department, and El Dorado County Sheriff's Office from the staff that will be there.
Lakeview Social is located at 3135 Harrison Ave, South Lake Tahoe.
Kudos: Bally's sponsors Adopt A Day meal at Bread & Broth
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/13/2023 - 12:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal is currently being enjoyed by over eighty community members who often express their thanks and gratitude for the wonderful meals that are served every week. Comments like the “food is delicious” and “thanks so much for the tasty dinner” are commonly heard and shared with the evening’s serving volunteers and cooking crew members.
2nd annual Witch Costume Paddle at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/12/2023 - 3:06pm
Event Date:
October 7, 2023 - 1:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It’s that time of year again - the 2nd annual Witch Costume Paddle Session! It will be held on Saturday, October 7 at the Beach Retreat and Lodge in South Lake Tahoe. Last year over 200 people participated with at least 80 on boards and kayaks. Organizers want to make this year bigger and better.
The schedule for Saturday, October 7:
(weather permitting)
1 p.m. - Meet and greet and grab a drink! Blow up your paddles and eat a treat
2 p.m. - Launch and paddle
2:30 p.m. - Group photo
4 p.m. - Costume contests (This means women/men/children/pets!!!)
Chilli and Salsa Cookoff and Market in Markleeville in Alpine County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/12/2023 - 2:41pmEvent Date:
September 16, 2023 (All day)
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - Celebrate Alpine County during events this fall in Markleeville. Two events are on September 16 with others on October 8 and October 14.
Mark your calendars for a celebration of creativity and community at the "Market in Markleeville" arts and crafts market operated by Sierra Chef. This vibrant event will be held on September 16 and October 14, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the charming downtown Markleeville on Montgomery Street.
Music festival at South Lake Brewing Company to raise funds for Maui communities
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/12/2023 - 2:10pm
Event Date:
September 17, 2023 - 1:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local musicians are teaming up with South Lake Brewing Company (SLBC) at the Y to raise funds for the community of Maui on Sunday, September 17 from 1 p.m. until close.
South Lake Tahoe holds 9/11 ceremony at American Legion
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/11/2023 - 9:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Area first responders were honored during the South Lake Tahoe 9/11 ceremony held at the American Legion Monday.
"This is our opportunity to say 'thank you' as a united community," said the American Legion Post Commander Tom Millham. He recognized those in attendance from South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, South Lake Tahoe Police Department, Lake Valley Fire Protection District, El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, Fallen Leaf Lake Fire, California Highway Patrol, Cal Fire, and the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District.
Marcella Foundation announces 2023 grand awardees
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/11/2023 - 1:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Marcella Foundation has announced the winners of the Think Big and Make a Difference Grants.
"We're proud to join forces with these inspiring Tahoe changemakers as they turn their big ideas into reality,” said Sean Fannan, founder of the Marcella Foundation.
The Marcella Foundation is also recruiting volunteers to assist with events, project support, in-kind donations, and more for each of these projects. Community involvement is essential in making these projects successful.
You can learn how to get involved in each one of these projects here:
Monthly "Did You Know?" campaign started by Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/11/2023 - 9:36am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids (TASK) is launching a "Did You Know?" campaign to bring awareness and education around many topics affecting youth and their families. TASK not only works on reducing access to drugs and alcohol by youth and kids in the community but also brings and supports programs in the schools that teach healthy decision-making, positive communication skills, ways to address stress and anxiety, and other life skills that support thriving youth. TASK will be launching a new theme each month to educate the community.
Hans Bonnickson ~ October 23, 1980 - February 2023
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/10/2023 - 9:45pm
It is with great sorrow that on Monday, September 11th, we will be saying goodbye to our dear friend and brother, Hans Bonnicksen. He was a beloved brother, uncle, son, and friend. His heart was so kind and he was always there for anyone in need. It is unfortunate that the people so quick to lend a hand are often the ones who feel ashamed to ask for help in return.
Hans is survived by his sister, Ember, brother-in-law, Aaron, his niece, Ella, and father, William.
Win a new car at Tahoe Douglas Rotary’s Charity Cup Golf Tournament
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/10/2023 - 9:39pm
Event Date:
September 17, 2023 - 1:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club is hosting its Charity Cup Tournament and Helicopter Golf Ball Drop this Sunday, September 17 at Lake Tahoe Golf Course. Enjoy a day on the course with a chance to win a new Toyota!
The donation for golfers to play in the 1:30 start Scramble is $175 per person or $650 for a foursome team. Golfers are welcome to join in all the event’s activities including the longest drive and closest to the pin competitions. Jim Bagan’s Tahoe Toyota Dealership is sponsoring their Hole in One Challenge and the winner drives home with a new Toyota.
LTUSD staff and students are invited to perform at Open Mic Night
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/09/2023 - 11:41pm
Event Date:
September 21, 2023 - 4:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Calling all Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) staff and students - do you have a talent you want to share? Join the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation for an Open Mic night fundraiser on Thursday, September 21 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. LTUSD students and staff are encouraged to sing, dance, or play an instrument on the stage at Lake Tahoe AleWorx.
This promises to be a fun evening. The South Tahoe High School Cheerleaders and Dance Team will also perform.
FireFest 2023 on the South Shore September 30
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/08/2023 - 2:45pm
Event Date:
September 30, 2023 - 10:00am
The annual Fire Fest will be held on Saturday, September 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside the Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe at Stateline. Admission is free.
This event is a great opportunity for families to have fun while learning about safety and fire. Learn more about 'Firewise USA' and connect with active Fire Adapted Community Neighborhood Leaders and Tahoe Resource Conservation District at the event. SouthTahoePUD, South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling Co., Tahoe Living With Fire, and TRPA have added home safety, energy, and water conservation booths.
Kudos: Heavenly Ski Patrol sponsors Bread & Broth Monday Meal
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/08/2023 - 12:49pm
“Our Heavenly Ski Patrol members love giving back to our South Lake Tahoe community, and we cherish our annual work with Bread & Broth,” exclaimed Nate Stuhlbarg. Nate, and his fellow Ski Patrol members Chava Laub, Isabella (Bella) Stowell, and Julie Zanobini, joined the Bread & Broth volunteers to provide a hearty and healthy dinner for the folks who came to St. Theresa Grace Hall on Monday, August 28.
Multicultural Celebration at Bijou Community Park on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/08/2023 - 11:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The upcoming Multicultural Celebration this Saturday, September 9, from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Bijou Community Park promises to be a fun-filled day for the whole family. With music, live art, and dance performances, there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy.
9th annual Diaper Drive in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/08/2023 - 11:12am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Catalyst Community and the El Dorado County Community Hubs are kicking off their annual Diaper Drive from September 18-24 in recognition of National Diaper Need Awareness Week.
Tickets on sale Friday for TAP's Dancing With the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/07/2023 - 8:18pm
Event Date:
October 14, 2023 - 6:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One of the most popular charity events in South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Arts Project's Dancing With The Tahoe Stars, returns to the stage for the tenth year on October 14 at Bally's Tahoe at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets will be available online on September 8 at TahoeArtsProject.tix.com. Prices range from $15 - $75. More information about the Tahoe Arts Project (TAP) and the event can be found at TahoeArtsProject.org.
Volunteers needed for South Lake Tahoe Challenge Days
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/07/2023 - 5:57pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Challenge Day organization will be in South Lake Tahoe next week to conduct three-day-long programs at South Tahoe High School (STHS), and community members are needed to help each day.
TASK (The Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids) has worked with the Lake Tahoe Unified School District to bring the life-changing Challenge days to all 9th graders at South Lake Tahoe High School (STHS) for the second year.
North Tahoe Community Alliance selects 17 projects to receive up to $20M in sponsorship and multi-year funding
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/07/2023 - 12:14pm
TAHOE CITY, Calif. - The Tourist Business Improvement District (TBID) covering the north shore of Lake Tahoe continues to yield results that benefit the community, the environment, and the visitor.
Launched in July 2022, an assessment fee was added to all TBID business transactions for those who provide any type of visitor service including food and beverage, and retail. The fee can be paid for by the business, or added to the customer's bill, and is paid by all who use the business, visitor or not. Depending on the zone the business is located in, the fee is one or two percent.
Free community e-waste disposal with Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/06/2023 - 3:14pm
Event Date:
September 23, 2023 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Everyone is invited to join the women from Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) at South Tahoe Refuse on Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to rid your homes or businesses of e-waste. Simply swing by with your items and fill up the e-waste bins.
Examples of electronic waste include TVs, computer monitors, printers, scanners, keyboards, mice, cables, circuit boards, lamps, clocks, flashlights, calculators, phones, answering machines, digital/video cameras, radios, VCRs, DVD players, MP3 and CD players.
What's Old Is New event at Al Tahoe Pioneer Cemetery to include guided tours
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/05/2023 - 10:40pm
Event Date:
September 20, 2023 - 4:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What do Richard Peter, Thomas Rowland, and Fannie Barton have in common? Their final resting place is at the Al Tahoe Pioneer Cemetery in South Lake Tahoe.
The City of South Lake Tahoe, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Lake Tahoe Historial Society are inviting the community to the cemetery on September 20 for "What's Old Is New" between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Chabad prepares for Rosh Hashanah with Women's Challah Bake
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/05/2023 - 8:52pm
Event Date:
September 10, 2023 - 11:00am
The Jewish Women's Circle invites the community to a Rosh Hashanah Challah Bake on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 11 a.m. at Chabad Jewish Center.
Join Rebbetzin Shaina Richler in a step-by-step course and master the art of making and braiding sweet round Challah for Rosh Hashanah. Fill it with your favorite sweet fillings and toppings.
Discover the meaning of Challah and its connection to the high holidays.
Cost: $25 Co-sponsor $360
RSVP Required.
For more info and to RSVP visit JewishTahoe.com/Events.
The Chabad Jewish Center is located at 255 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, Nev.
American Legion Post 795 hosts 9/11 ceremony in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/05/2023 - 2:54pm
Event Date:
September 11, 2023 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Stella Van Dyke Johnson American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe invites community members and visitors to join members of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and the Sons of the American Legion for a ceremony to remember the victims of September 11, 2001. The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sep. 11, 2023, at the American Legion Hall, 2748 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe. Light refreshments will be served.
Public forum about charter cities, and if South Lake Tahoe should take steps to become one
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/04/2023 - 11:20pm
Event Date:
September 5, 2023 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe is hosting a forum about the pros and cons of being a charter city on Tuesday, September 5 at 5:30 p.m.
The forum will take place in City Council Chambers at the airport. It will also be streamed on Facebook (their page here).
South Lake Tahoe Vacancy Tax Kick-Off Party and Film Screening
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/04/2023 - 10:34pm
Event Date:
September 13, 2023 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A group of South Lake Tahoe residents is organizing to get a residential vacancy tax on the ballot in 2024 and they will be starting with a kick-off event on September 13.
Starting at 6 p.m. at South of North Brewing, the event will include a film screening of “Room and Board: A Tahoe Housing Crisis Documentary,” created by North Lake Tahoe filmmakers and housing advocates, as well as a vacancy tax Q&A session. For more information on the event, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vacancy-tax-kick-off-party-film-screening-tickets-697273833807.
South Lake Tahoe students in grades 6-12 invited to Extracurricular Fair
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/04/2023 - 4:30pm
Event Date:
September 13, 2023 - 6:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Students in grades 6-12 interested in finding out what there is to do outside of the school day are invited to attend the Tahoe Learning Haven Extracurricular Fair on September 13 from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT).
The Tahoe Learning Haven puts on monthly forums and fairs for community members to bring them more information about educational opportunities in our community. Their forums are always on the second Wednesday of every month, from 6:45 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the BGCLT located at 1100 Lyons Ave. in South Lake Tahoe.
Kiwanis Aktion Club to hold rummage sale in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/04/2023 - 3:51pm
Event Date:
September 8, 2023 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Kiwanis Aktion Club of Lake Tahoe is a community service group open to all adults living with disabilities. Aktion Club empowers members to be themselves, work together with friends, take on leadership roles, and implement plans to do things that really make a difference.
Barton Foundation donates lifesaving AEDs to South Tahoe High School
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/03/2023 - 12:15am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Barton Health Foundation, as part of its Heart Safe Community program, donated three automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to aid in the response to heart issues at South Tahoe High School. This brings the number of the portable lifesaving machines the Foundation has given to Lake Tahoe Unified School District to eight.
The Great Library Refresh Project of SLT plans to refresh South Lake Tahoe school libraries
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/01/2023 - 4:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lift Literature, in collaboration with partners Cuppa Tahoe and the Marcella Foundation, along with local librarians, nonprofits, businesses, and community members, have announced "The Great Library Refresh Project of SLT." This visionary project seeks to breathe new life into the heart of Lake Tahoe's schools: their libraries.
Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day Fall
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/31/2023 - 10:16pm
Event Date:
September 16, 2023 (All day) When: Saturday, September 16 | Projects: 9 am - noon Lunch: 12 - 1 pm
Meeting location: Saxon Creek and Baldwin Beach, South Lake Tahoe
What we are doing: Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to this fun, hands-on restoration event. By pitching in, you will help improve the ecosystem functions and wildlife habitats that surround Lake Tahoe. Healthy streams, meadows and wetlands act as natural pollution filters to Keep Tahoe Blue. Volunteers do not need previous experience to participate in the projects. Help us heal the land to Keep Tahoe Blue.
Projects will include:
Location
South Lake Tahoe locations
Saxon Creek and Baldwin Beach, South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Liberty Utilities for their Adopt A Day of Nourishment
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/31/2023 - 9:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Through their “Liberty Day” program, Liberty Utilities’ team members are given up to 24 hours a year of paid time off to volunteer in programs that support their local community. The commitment to the communities they serve not only extends to providing the best service to their Liberty Utilities’ customers but to also helping to improve the lives of their customers by participating in events and programs that help those most in need.
Bread & Broth 4 Kids resumes regular school year food bag program
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/31/2023 - 8:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth will resume its B&B 4 Kids (BB4K) weekend food bag program on Friday, September 8. The weekend food bags are distributed every Friday at all five schools in Lake Tahoe Unified School District that serve pre-K through 8th-grade students. This includes Bijou Community School, Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School, Sierra House Elementary, Tahoe Valley Elementary, and South Tahoe Middle School, as well as high school students at South Tahoe High and Mt. Tallac High who qualify for the McKinney-Vento program.
Pay It Forward Project to grant funds to high school club and organization community projects
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/31/2023 - 8:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Pay It Forward Project is looking for student service clubs or organizations to apply for one of its youth empowerment grants. The grants will fund community service projects and environmental projects that center on giving back to the community, respecting their fellow man, and continually looking ahead on how to make the world a better place for everyone in it.
South Lake Tahoe bagel shop launches fundraiser for Maui's Westside Bagel Co.
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/31/2023 - 2:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — In the wake of the recent devastating fire that engulfed the beloved bagel haven, Westside Bagel, in Lahaina, Maui, Dragonfly Bagel Co. is rallying the community of South Lake Tahoe to lend a helping hand. As all come together to grieve their loss, strength in unity and determination is found to restore this cherished establishment. Through a promotion aimed at raising funds for the rebuilding efforts, Dragonfly hopes to pave the way for a fresh start and a renewed spirit.
Keep Tahoe Maui Ikaika stickers to raise funds for fire victims
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 11:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There has always been a strong connection between South Lake Tahoe and Maui residents, and to support Hawaiian friends, a sticker has been created by Kenny Curtzwiler to raise funds for those in need after the deadly fires.
Keep Tahoe Maui Ikaika (which means Keep Tahoe Maui Strong) stickers are available for a minimum of a $10 donation. 100 percent of the proceeds will go to Maui residents.
Stickers are available at the following locations:
GETAWAY CAFE
WATTABIKE
BERT'S CAFE
NAPA AUTO PARTS
SOUTH SHORE BIKES
TAHOE KEYS DELI
FLIGHT DECK (AIRPORT)
Coffee With A Cop at Freel Perk Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/29/2023 - 8:00pm
Event Date:
August 30, 2023 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join local law enforcement at Freel Perk on Wednesday, August 30 for Coffee With A Cop from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Coffee With A Cop was started to build relationships, one cup at a time. It brings law enforcement and the community members they serve together–over coffee–to discuss issues and learn more about each other.
Freel Perk is located at 3141 US50 in Meyers.
Flynn Creek Circus at Kirkwood with all-human entertainment
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/28/2023 - 11:08pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Mon Sep 04 2023 .
September 1, 2023 (All day)
September 2, 2023 (All day)
September 3, 2023 (All day)
September 4, 2023 (All day)
KIRKWOOD, Calif. - Kirkwood Mountain Resort is holding a weekend of family entertainment with 'Desert Myth' by the Flynn Creek Circus under the big top Sept. 1-4.
