Community
Leadership Lake Tahoe deadline extended
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/04/2021 - 2:14pm
Tahoe Chamber has extended the application deadline for the 2021-2022 Leadership Lake Tahoe program. If you are interested in this year’s class, you have
an extra week to submit your application by Friday, June 11.
Sessions will run from September 2021 through June 2022 with participants meeting once a month and focusing on key community topics. For more information and to complete the application, visit tahoechamber.org/leadershiplaketahoe.
Preforming arts at South Tahoe High beneficiary of Lake Tahoe AlexWorx fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/04/2021 - 9:04am
Event Date:
June 4, 2021 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - PABA, the South Tahoe High Performing & Visual Arts Booster Association, is holding a fundraiser on Friday, June 4 at Lake Tahoe AleWorx in the Crossing at Tahoe Valley.
A portion of all sales starting at 5:00 p.m. will go to support PABA so they can continue to support the art, photography, music, digital arts, and theater programs at South Tahoe High School
Enjoy a beautiful summer night on the patio, some delicious food, and support the arts.
AleWorx is at 2050 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
Win ice cream and chance for Giants tickets during Lift Literature's inaugural Summer Reading Challenge
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/03/2021 - 11:38am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lift Literature has announced its inaugural Summer Reading Challenge for kids on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe for ages 2-18. Many kids may have fallen behind during the pandemic, so Lift Literature wants to help them fall in love with reading again!
Read 300 minutes to earn a free ice cream! There will be four grand prize winners who will each receive family game tickets (for four people) to see the San Francisco Giants!
Tahoe Paradise Park holds "Return to Paradise" this Saturday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/03/2021 - 9:56am
Event Date:
June 5, 2021 - 10:00am
Paradise Park’s inaugural ‘Return to Paradise’ will be held on Saturday, June 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the park, located at 1011 E. San Bernardino Avenue in Meyers.
It is free to attend. Highlights include a children’s treasure hunt, food trucks, live music, a raffle, and a silent auction. Parking for the event will be at the Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School, 1095 E. San Bernardino Avenue in Meyers.
Generous Tahoe-area sponsors have donated dozens of valuable raffle prizes for the event, with some exceptional items being presented at the event in a silent auction.
Matching funds sought by Tahoe Fund for new singletrack trail at Tunnel Creek
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/01/2021 - 11:48am
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The loose, sandy descent at the end of the iconic Flume Trail has long been an issue for mountain bikers and hikers alike. Riders have been known to go over their handlebars due to the deep sand, and conflicts between user groups descending Tunnel Creek from the Flume Trail and Tahoe Rim Trail are increasing in frequency.
Registration open for Tahoe Youth & Family Services' Carson Valley Days 5K run
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/31/2021 - 7:53pm
Dust off those shoes and join the Tahoe Youth & Family Services Carson Valley Days 5k run-jog-walk on Saturday, June 12 at the beginning of the annual parade, the perfect time to have fun, wear a costume, and support a worthy cause. This is the first in-person run the non-profit that serves South Lake Tahoe and Douglas County has been able to host since the pandemic began.
South Lake Tahoe Memorial Day ceremony to be held virtually
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/27/2021 - 8:57am
Event Date:
May 31, 2021 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The American Legion and Happy Homestead Cemetery are creating a virtual Memorial Day ceremony for the public to view. With gathering in large groups still not recommended, all of the features of an in-person ceremony are being recorded for viewing on May 31, 2021.
Kudos: Skibum thanks the community
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/23/2021 - 1:54pm
I would like to give a big THANKS to the community of South Lake Tahoe for helping me celebrate my 65th birthday.
Special Thanks to:
Doug and The Whiskey and Wolves Band for all the Great Marshall Tucker songs. Overland Meats for the greatest BBQ Chicken ever.
Lil Mama and Hanny for the great side dishes and to everyone that brought side dishes.
Special, special thanks to my Lil Mama for the surprise of bringing my kids and grandkids to town for this, a total surprise. Almost gave me "The Big One."
Limited edition Between Horses and Humans apparel to raise funds for valuable program
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/23/2021 - 10:20am
Between Horses and Humans, the local non-profit that connects children with horses as a form of rehabilitation is fundraising through the sale of its logo clothing.
Located in Gardnerville, Nevada, this unique and one-of=a-kind program helps youth in the Douglas County and South Lake Tahoe areas.
Youth treated to free tennis clinic offered by Zephyr Cove Tennis Club Foundation
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/22/2021 - 9:51pm
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - The Zephyr Cove Tennis Club Foundation's popular annual free tennis clinic was once again a huge success.
On May 15, the next generation of tennis players was treated to head pro Dave Nostrant who orchestrated the various drills going on at each court, with club members volunteering their time with instruction.
Dodgeball fundraiser during Carson Valley Days for Douglas County resident
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/22/2021 - 7:50am
GARDNERVILLE, Nev. - Anytime Fitness in Gardnerville, Nevada is hosting "Spaceballs," a dodgeball fundraising tournament during the 111th annual Carson Valley Days weekend to raise funds for the Lynch family for a medical life-saving procedure. The tournament will be held on Friday, June 11, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Anytime Fitness parking lot and will feature a public safety dual match between the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and East Fork Fire.
Tahoe Youth & Family Services booking for board members
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/20/2021 - 4:27pm
Are you passionate about helping youth, individuals, and families who have mental health and substance abuse challenges? Do you have a calling to ensure young people are not homeless and receive the kind of support they need to be successful members of our community?
If you answered yes to either of these questions, perhaps you might consider being a board member for Tahoe Youth & Family Services a bi-state agency dedicated to building a resilient community through the healthy development of children, families, and individuals through counseling and support programs.
Barton Foundation's COVID-19 respond fund provides over $420,000 in food assistance
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/20/2021 - 10:13am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Barton Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund was started in March 2020 to assist local families and individuals facing food insecurity challenges brought on by the pandemic.
The fund has resulted in over $420,000 in donations to over 6,000 residents through the South Lake Tahoe and Stateline area.
5th annual Spring Clean event in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/19/2021 - 9:12pm
Event Date:
May 22, 2021 - 9:00am
Join in Clean Tahoe's 5th annual Spring Clean in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, May 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Be a member of a neighborhood Clean Team and pick up litter wherever you can....its as easy as a nice walk!
Clean Tahoe will supply the supplies. Volunteers pick up in their neighborhoods and report the amount of trash collected.
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care holding Reverse Garage Sale
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/18/2021 - 7:40pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Mon May 24 2021 .
May 20, 2021 (All day)
May 21, 2021 (All day)
May 22, 2021 (All day)
May 23, 2021 (All day)
May 24, 2021 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care is asked often, "What do you need?" They are taking care of those requests with their first "Reverse Garage Sale" from May 20 - May 24.
Here is how it works:
Check out their list at https://ltwc.org/reverse-garage-sale/. These are all items the non-profit regularly uses including medical supplies, general supplies, animal food, and facility and animal equipment.
Drop the items off during the Reverse Garage Sale at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, 1551 Al Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe.
Kudos: South Tahoe Middle School PTA thanks those contributing to Teacher Appreciation Week
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/18/2021 - 3:56pm
On behalf of the South Tahoe Middle Schools PTA, I would first like to send a huge “THANK YOU” to all the staff at South Tahoe Middle School for their amazing dedication to our kids and our school.
Also deserving of a big thank you are the local businesses who donated to this year's Staff Appreciation Week celebration. Thank you to their generosity the event was very successful.
Thank You to:
Chuy and Stacy at Sombreros Mexican Restaurant /Tacos Por Favor Catering
Tina and the wonderful staff at Starbucks Heavenly Location
Jeff and the amazing staff at Tahoe Bagel Company
Boys and Girls Club receives donation for new building from Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/17/2021 - 10:02am
The Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra has donated $1000 from their Meat Raffle fundraiser to the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe's (BGCLT) "Building Bright Futures” project.
Unable to have its usual in-person fundraiser, the Kiwanis Club teamed up with Overland Meat & Seafood Co. during the pandemic and raffled off a Family Pack of meat and seafood. Proceeds from the raffle went to the building fund.
El Dorado County seniors invited to "This Month in History" series
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/15/2021 - 8:08pm
Event Date:
Repeats every month until Tue Sep 07 2021 .
June 8, 2021 - 1:00pm
July 8, 2021 - 1:00pm
August 8, 2021 - 1:00pm
El Dorado County seniors are invited to participate in a free, interactive, monthly program activity called 'This Month in History.'
The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency is hosting the interactive Zoom series. Their Senior Activities Program will highlight one month in history as the featured topic, with participating senior members of the community are invited to share and discuss their experiences during that time.
Kiwanis of Tahoe Sierra drops off "kisses" to Barton Hospital front line workers
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/12/2021 - 8:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra wrapped up its season of honoring first responders with a stop at Barton Memorial Hospital on Monday, May 10. The Kiwanians gifted staff with special jars of kisses (of the Hershey's variety) as a way of saying "thank you" for outstanding community support throughout the pandemic.
“Because of you, many lives have been saved. Because of you, we live in a healthy
community. Because of you, we live in an area which is – by far – better than many
other communities around our nation and the world. Hospital Week is an important
Lake Tahoe Mindfulness Community hosting large, multi-family yard sale
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/12/2021 - 8:11pm
Event Date:
May 29, 2021 - 8:00am
The Lake Tahoe Mindfulness Community is hosting another "huge yard sale" Saturday, May 29 from 8:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m. It will be taking place at 2045 Arrowhead Avenue in Meyers, near Tahoe Paradise Park. There will be treasures from multiple families.
Proceeds will be donated within the local community.
The Lake Tahoe Mindfulness Community was formed in 2014 and is committed to cultivating gratitude, compassion, and peace in homes, workplaces, schools, medical facilities, outdoor playgrounds, and beyond city limits out into the world.
Join them: Practicing Compassion and Gratitude
South Lake Tahoe area blood drives making it easy to donate
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/11/2021 - 2:21pm
There are a few opportunities to donate blood in the South Lake Tahoe and Stateline area over the next two months.
Friday, May 14: Vitalent will be in the South Lake Tahoe community blood drive on Friday, May 14 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation Gym, 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd. Donors will receive a $5 Amazon gift card which is redeemable via email.
There is no deferral if you’ve received a COVID-19 vaccine. Vitalant will be testing all donations for COVID-19 antibodies.
PABA fundraiser at Chipotle
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/11/2021 - 9:37am
Event Date:
May 15, 2021 - 4:00pm
The South Tahoe High School Performing Arts Booster Association (PABA) is holding a fundraiser this Saturday, May 15 at Chipolte in South Lake Tahoe.
Visit the restaurant at 3640-A Lake Tahoe Boulevard between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. with the attached flyer on your smartphone or tell the cashier you are supporting this cause. PABA will receive 33 percent of the proceeds during this time slot.
If using an app or ordering online, use code FWFAQ47 before checkout in the 'promo’ field.
Heavenly Village Brewfest set for June 19
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/09/2021 - 6:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - COVID-19 has put the brakes on many fundraisers and group events, but as more get the vaccine and businesses start the process to get back to full capacity, events are also making a comeback.
Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra and South Lake Tahoe Police recognize STMS students
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/07/2021 - 4:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During the inaugural Digital Drama Awareness Week at South Tahoe Middle School, besides the daily messages for students and parents from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD), there was a poster contest for those in 6th-8th grades.
South Tahoe High musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone to be livestreamed
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/07/2021 - 8:23am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun May 23 2021 .
May 21, 2021 - 7:00pm
May 22, 2021 - 7:00pm
May 23, 2021 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The show must go on! South Tahoe High students are starring in The Drowsy Chaperone, a musical within a comedy over two weekends in May. The show, filled with laughter, fun, and toe-tapping show tunes will be live-streamed May 14-16 and May 21-23.
South Tahoe High musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone to be livestreamed
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/07/2021 - 8:21am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun May 16 2021 .
May 14, 2021 - 7:00pm
May 15, 2021 - 7:00pm
May 16, 2021 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The show must go on! South Tahoe High students are starring in The Drowsy Chaperone, a musical within a comedy over two weekends in May. The show, filled with laughter, fun, and toe-tapping show tunes will be live-streamed May 14-16 and May 21-23.
Carson Valley Trails Association hosts month-long 'Trail Bingo Challenge'
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/07/2021 - 6:00am
Event Date:
May 8, 2021 (All day)
The Carson Valley Trails Association (CVTA) is holding its inaugural Trail Bingo Challenge for the whole month of May. This challenge will be a fun and exciting way to get out with friends and family to enjoy the amazing sights and sounds of the Carson Valley trail network while gaining useful insight into the mission, accomplishments, and future plans of the CVTA.
You can hike, bike, run, or ride your way to a win and no matter how you decide to play, the prizes (besides enjoying the great scenery and physical activity) will be amazing.
National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/06/2021 - 9:15pm
Event Date:
May 8, 2021 - 12:00pm
National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day is May 8, a time to remind all pet owners they should prepare for the furry friends as well as the family.
Earthwise in South Lake Tahoe is celebrating the day with Tahoe Paws, Pet Evac Pak, and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue at the store from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
There will special sales and a raffle as well as important information on how to prepare for disasters with pets.
Drive-through Day of the Young Child in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 3:55pm
Event Date:
May 22, 2021 - 9:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Day of the Young Child will still be held this year but in a fun, drive-through format. On Saturday, May 22, the annual event will be held at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Every child from toddler age through school-age will receive an activity bag from Catalyst Community as they drive through the event with fun activities for school-age children. The following groups will have a set up along a special route for the kids to enjoy while they stay in their vehicles:
Participating Agencies:
1. Catalyst Community
Have a flag to retire? A flag retirement ceremony to be held in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/04/2021 - 2:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is teaming with the American Legion Post 795 and Boy Scout Troop 594 in conducting a Flag Retirement Ceremony on Flag Day, June 14. The ceremony will be held at the American Legion on Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
If you have a US flag that is worn and cannot be flown, please contact the Lake Tahoe Chapter, NSDAR Regent Rosemary Manning at rosemarymanning@gmail.com and the group can pick it up. You can also drop off the flag at the American Legion Post 795, 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Long awaited $5 Dump Day on June 12 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/03/2021 - 12:07pm
Event Date:
June 12, 2021 - 8:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, Clean Tahoe is holding the first of two $5 Dump Days this year on Saturday, June 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The cost of $5 per vehicle load is for California residents. For Nevada residents, the cost is $10 per vehicle. U-Hauls and oversized trucks will be extra and priced by size.
All mattresses, box springs, televisions, computers, and is free. Refrigerators are $20.
The on-side document shredding is from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and provided by the Eagle Project. The limit is 3 boxes per household.
“May the 4th” Tahoe Truckee Humane Society adoption day and donation drive
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/03/2021 - 11:41am
The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) is hosting a donation drive and adoption event Tuesday, May 4 in honor of “Star Wars Day.” There will be $30,000 available to match donations, meaning that the generosity of the community will go twice as far to help animals in need.
Volunteers needed for Snapshot Day
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/03/2021 - 10:57am
Event Date:
May 15, 2021 - 8:00am Snapshot Day is a citizen science water quality monitoring event that takes place every May with the goal of connecting the community with its watershed.
On the morning of Saturday, May 15, volunteers will fan out across the Truckee River Watershed to take water samples from creeks, streams, and smaller lakes, as well as Lake Tahoe itself, to get a snapshot of water quality in the Tahoe-Truckee watershed at a single moment in time.
Location
Various South Lake Tahoe locations
United States
See map: Google Maps
Sierra State Parks Foundation brings back Bear Box Art fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/02/2021 - 5:28pm
The Sierra State Parks Foundation is bringing back the Bear Box Art Fundraiser to North Lake Tahoe. This fundraiser joins the non-profit with local artists with the goal of raising funds while supporting a trifecta: California State Parks, local artists and beautifying Lake Tahoe one bear box at a time.
Go Fund Me account started for family of South Tahoe High student
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/30/2021 - 4:39pm
A funeral was held Friday for Brianna Murillo, a student at South Tahoe High School. A fundraiser has been set up to help the family to help with funeral expenses and support during this difficult time.
Brianna's mother is a classroom aide at South Tahoe Middle School.
Stella Van Dyke Johnson American Legion Post 795 seeks new members and contributions
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/30/2021 - 12:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif., - The Stella Van Dyke Johnson American Legion Post 795 in South Lake Tahoe has re-opened for business. Members and their guests are welcome once again and community events, including the annual Farmer’s Market, will resume this season. Post 795 has proudly served the Lake Tahoe community for 75 years but has struggled to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic as so many other small businesses have, and they are looking for help from the Lake Tahoe Community.
Enchanted Florist donating portion of Mother's Day sales to Between Horses and Humans
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/30/2021 - 12:18pm
Remember mom with flowers on Mother's Day and bring a smile to her face while also supporting Between Horses and Humans. Enchanted Florist of South Lake Tahoe is donating five percent of all Mother's Day sales from May 7-9 to the nonprofit that empowers children while building their leadership skills and self-esteem through horses.
“We are proud to have a local business help support this much-needed program,” said Laura Maffitt, a volunteer at Between Horses and Humans. “Words cannot describe how the impact of this program has made a difference in so many young lives."
100% of proceeds at Aleworx Kentucky Derby party go to Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/30/2021 - 11:29am
Event Date:
May 1, 2021 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation will be the beneficiary of Saturday's Derby Day party at Lake Tahoe AleWorx and The Cocktail Corner.
May 1 is the Kentucky Derby so grab those Derby Hats and enjoy Mint Juleps as the running of the 147th derby.
Live music is from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. from the One Way Street Band. The race starts at 3:57 p.m. but enjoy the day's festivities at AleWorx while supporting students in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District. One hundred percent of the profits from the event go to the Foundation.
New executive director for Child Advocates of El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/30/2021 - 6:00am
Child Advocates of El Dorado County’s Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Deanna Santana as its new executive director. Deanna brings a wealth of strategic communication and leadership experience, along with a passion for protecting the youth in our communities.
Cheers for Charity at Hard Rock Lake Tahoe raising funds for Bread & Broth
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/30/2021 - 6:00am
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe invites guests to enjoy "Cheers for Charity" every Sunday in May. The casino's first open bar event will feature complimentary select cocktails and a live DJ at the Center Bar from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Donations will be collected all month to benefit Bread and Broth, the South Lake Tahoe nonprofit whose mission is to ease hunger in the Lake Tahoe South Shore community.
Drinks are free, but donations are always welcome.
Tahoe Douglas Rotary awards gift cards to first responders and teachers
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/29/2021 - 7:14pm
The Rotary Club of Tahoe Douglas recently purchased and awarded more than $7,000 of the Tahoe Chamber Go Local gift cards as a way of saying thank you to local first responders and teachers for their service during the pandemic.
The club purchased 150 of the $50 denomination cards and distributed them to all local Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies, Tahoe Douglas Fire personnel, and the teaching and support staff of both Whittell High and Zephyr Cove Elementary school.
Barton Foundation to give $100,000 in grants to local nonprofits addressing unmet health needs
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/29/2021 - 5:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Barton Foundation will be issuing $100,000 in grants to nonprofits in the community who work with those facing hunger, mental health, and unmet health needs.
The results of the Community Health Needs Assessment determine the areas their funds will support. Mental Health, Substance Use and Access to Care rank highest among a long list of concerns in the Lake Tahoe region. The Barton Foundation awards grants to non-profit organizations that provide support for members of the community who face these issues.
Meyers Mountain Market
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/27/2021 - 7:27pm
Long-time locals Leon Abravanel and his wife Kree are bringing a Certified Farmer's Market to Tahoe Paradise Park every Wednesday this summer from 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (sundown) starting June 9, 2021. The "Meyers Mountain Market" will feature fresh produce, food trucks, arts and crafts, and live music to the park.
Kudos: Thank you to the community for success of Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra Elegant Evening
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/27/2021 - 10:01am
The 32nd annual Elegant Evening 2021 on-line Auction and Show was a huge success and that was due to the generosity of businesses and friends near and far. We are beyond thrilled that our Service Committee donations were met with such enthusiasm!
Humane Society's 2nd annual Trails for Tails Virtual Run
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/22/2021 - 6:34pm
The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT), the nonprofit agency that helps animals from Truckee to South Lake Tahoe, is holding an eight-week fundraiser to help people meet fitness goals while helping them meet fundraising goals.
Starting May 10 the public can help them with their goal of $20,000.
It's only $25 to join and it's easy to track your progress using your phone, pedometer or smartwatch to count your steps. If wearing a device isn't your thing, you can manually enter miles run, steps taken or amount and type of exercises you've done.
Column: Childcare's significant impact
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/22/2021 - 6:09pm
Where do you fit into the childcare equation?
Are you an employer who would like to know more about how to create a stable workforce through childcare? Are you a parent who needs support identifying care for your child? Are you interested in becoming a provider? What do you know about the state of child care in our county during the coronavirus pandemic?
Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra celebrates 20th anniversary
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/21/2021 - 10:21am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra celebrated its 20th anniversary of being a service club in South Lake Tahoe on Sunday, April 18, 2021.
The South Lake Tahoe Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge #1632, assisted with the celebration by allowing the Tahoe Sierra Kiwanians use of their Eloise Avenue facility to welcome members, past members and guests. A small group of 18 showed up on a beautiful South Lake Tahoe spring day to introduce former ‘Charter’ members to the current membership.
Unique sponsorship at Douglas County Senior Center - Family restroom naming rights
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/20/2021 - 6:00am
The Douglas County Community Services Foundation (DCCSF) has created a fun and humorous fundraising program over the past three years to help provide funding for the Douglas County Senior Center. A naming rights sponsorship for the two family restrooms in the Senior Center has been initiated with signage prominently displaying a lucky recipient’s name over the bathroom doors. What better way to honor someone or some organization, than to have their name showcased for a year above these much-used doors.
Kudos: Virtual Drug Store Project in 2021, video now available
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/19/2021 - 9:26am
It is with great pleasure that I announce the completion of The Drug Store Project 2021-Video Production!
Friends of the Library temporarily suspends donations of books
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/18/2021 - 2:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - While the South Lake Tahoe Friends of the Library appreciate book donations from the community they cannot accept them at this time. The group of volunteers is unable to process and store books as spaces used for storage and offices undergo mitigation.
The public spaces in the library are open and well ventilated and all services are available, but please do not bring in book donations as staff cannot accept them. Enjoy browsing their excellent collection and be especially kind to their talented and hard-working staff whose work space has been relocated.
