Lifestyle
Science of cocktails and memory are subjects of next two TERC talks
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/15/2018 - 12:58pm
The science of cocktails and memory research at the focus of the next two events at the U.C. Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) in Incline Village.
Join Dr. Charan Ranganath to learn about the cutting-edge of human memory research on Thursday, January 18 from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
STHS Dance Team for a Day on January 20
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/14/2018 - 12:25pm
All students from 1st grade to 8th grade are invited to be part of the South Tahoe High Dance Team during the squad's 3rd annual Dance Team for a Day.
On January 20, participants will learn all the moves and then perform during halftime of the South Tahoe High Varsity Basketball game against Lowery High.
All participating kids get a t-shirt, lunch and a day of fun for $35. Funds go to held with Dance Team uniforms. Check in at 10:00 a.m. and perform at 2:30 p.m. Attire for the day are black leggings or sweatpants, jazz or tennis shoes, and hair needs to be worn away from face.
16th annual Vagina Monologues in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/13/2018 - 8:39pm
The community is invited to two unforgettable evenings in the sharing of prose, pain, love, laughter, and life at the 2018 Vagina Monologues on February 23 and 24 at the Lake Tahoe Community College Duke Theater.
Vendor and sponsor spots open for 7th annual Lake Tahoe Home and Garden show
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/13/2018 - 12:22pm
The 7th annual Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show is coming back to the South Tahoe Middle School Multi Purpose Room on April 27 and 28, 2018. Produced by Golden Bear Events, the show will run from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. This family friendly show offers free admission for attendees and door prizes.
New exhibition celebrates 1960 Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/10/2018 - 10:15pm
Event Date:
January 18, 2018 - 6:00pm
A new exhibit that celebrates the 1960 Olympic Winter Games at Squaw Valley is opening at the Fausel House Gallery in Placerville on Friday, January 12 and will be running through March 9.
The curated exhibit will feature art, memorabilia and promotional items from those Olympics, the only to be held in Lake Tahoe and the first to be televised.
Ski Run Presents: Photographer Chris Burkard
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/04/2018 - 7:16pm
Event Date:
January 5, 2018 - 6:30pm
There’s a good reason nearly three million people follow photographer/filmmaker Chris Burkard and his company, Chris Burkard Photography, on Instagram. His work has captured some of the most beautiful places and committed people on the planet and now he will be in South Lake Tahoe on Friday, January 5 for the speaker series, Ski Run Presents.
First baby of 2018 arrives in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/03/2018 - 6:25pm
Barton Health welcomed the first baby born in the New Year, Jessana Joyce Walker, on Tuesday, January 2 at 8:03 a.m. at Barton Memorial Hospital’s Family Birthing Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 19.5 inches long and was born to Julia Gomez and Javier Walker of Markleeville, Calif. The couple named their daughter Jessana as a blend of their mothers’ names.
Almost local "Joyzu" hits the main stage at SnowGlobe Sunday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/29/2017 - 2:50pm
It won't be a far drive for friends and family of Joyzu when they head to South Lake Tahoe on New Year's Eve to watch the El Dorado Hills pair perform on the main state at SnowGlobe.
Carson Willms and Quinton Pope started playing music together while at Oakridge High, and continued their hobby when they both went away to college...Willms to Sacramento State and Pope to University of Colorado. That hobby is now their passion, and their business, as they release more songs and gather more fans of their unique genre.
Charlie Puth coming to Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/18/2017 - 3:57pm
Event Date:
August 18, 2018 (All day)
Multi-Platinum artist/musician/producer Charlie Puth has announced plans for his biggest North American headline tour to date, The Voicenotes Tour, and they include a stop at the scenic Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys on Saturday, August 18, 2018.
Multi-Platinum recording artist Hailee Steinfeld will be joining Puth on the tour.
You can catch Puth on Tuesday night's finale of The Voice on NBC and Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve.
TOCCATA's 12th annual production of Handel's Messiah in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/15/2017 - 10:25pm
TOCCATA – Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus is in the midst of their 12th annual production of HANDEL’s MESSIAH with performances in five distinct locations this holiday season. The Reno-Tahoe-Truckee-Gardnerville communities continue enjoying the wonderful holiday tradition of TOCCATA’s Messiah production.
Polar Express Train a holiday treat for all ages
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/15/2017 - 12:04am
One thing was evident as the special Polar Express Train departed the depot, you don't have to have kids with you to enjoy the annual holiday favorite on the historic V & T Railroad.
For eight years V & T has held the Polar Express during the Christmas season. Tickets normally disappear as quickly as they're posted for sale, but this year organizers are trying something new to give more people a chance to enjoy the experience.
Outdoor Sierra Cinema showing Christmas Vacation and Tight Loose
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/14/2017 - 12:52am
Event Date:
December 16, 2017 - 5:00pm
All winter long, Sierra at Tahoe and Lake Tahoe Aleworx are sponsoring Sierra Cinemas, movies under the stars and next to the fire pits at The Crossing in South Lake Tahoe.
This Saturday, December 16, there are two movies for everyone of all ages to enjoy for free. Sierra Avalanche Dogs will be the beneficiary of fundraising efforts during the evening.
Starting at 5:00 p.m., "Christmas Vacation" by National Lampoon will be on the screen, followed by “Tight Loose” by Teton Gravity Research.
Ring in the holiday spirit at handbell concerts
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/08/2017 - 9:56am
Internationally acclaimed Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble returns to ring in the 2017 holiday season. 'Winter Wanderings' presents musical tales of this magical time of year. Guiding their audience through an enchanting holiday journey of beautifully interwoven lush harmonies, haunting melodies, stridently joyous themes, with their usual touch of added humor, their artful sharing of musical talents and love of handbells radiates through to the delight of all in attendance. Join TIntabulations Handbell Ensemble for a magically entertaining holiday concert.
Picture of the Day: Valhalla Fog
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/23/2017 - 12:15am
Many thanks to Lee Vestal for his photo of the fog that hit Lake Tahoe Wednesday morning. He was at Tallac historic site and calls this "Valhalla Fog."
Barton's 9th annual Festival of Trees and Lights
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/15/2017 - 12:16pm
Event Date:
November 30, 2017 (All day)
Each year, children of all ages stop by the Barton Foundation's Festival of Trees and Lights to ring in the holidays during one of the special events including Senior Stroll, Teddy Bear Brunch and the Gala.
From November 30 through December 3, the convention center at MontBleu Resort will transformed into a holiday paradise featuring beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and decorations and a gift shop with famous Barton cheese balls and unique presents.
Clear Creek Tahoe brings on new GM to create high-end amenities
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/13/2017 - 11:30pm
Clear Creek Tahoe, the private residential community and club in the mountains just east of Lake Tahoe, has hired a seasoned hospitality director as part of their commitment to create one of the finest amenity collections in the country.
Franck Savoy has been hired as its general manager. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality management, Savoy will be responsible for all operations at the property.
Exclusive communities nationwide continue to offer members more elevated experiences, and that is why Clear Creek Tahoe brought Savoy on board.
Pinkerton Ballet Theatre presents the Nutcracker Ballet
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/12/2017 - 5:16pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Nov 26 2017 .
November 24, 2017 (All day)
November 25, 2017 (All day)
November 26, 2017 (All day)
For 29 years, Pinkerton Ballet Theater is presenting the holiday classic, the Nutcracker Ballet over the Thanksgiving weekend at the Bob Boldrick Theater in Carson City, Nev.
The Sugar Plum Fairy will be performed by Erica Chipp of the Smuin Ballet, San Francisco; Cavalier will be performed by Oliver Adams, also of San Francisco's Smuin Ballet; Maykel Solas, formerly with Ballet San Jose, will be the Nutcracker/Prince; and the Russian will be preformed by Armen Hagopian of Company, Las Vegas.
3rd annual Blizzardfest Pray for Snow Party
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/01/2017 - 8:56pm
Event Date:
November 4, 2017 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Blizzardfest 2017 returns to the South Shore on Saturday, November 4 at noon at the Tahoe Beach Retreat's 3rd annual Pray For Snow Party. Even if it is snowing, join in the fun to encourage another strong winter.
All of the fun will be under the tent on the beach until 10:00 p.m. Not only is the public invited, but so are four-legged family members.
Schedule:
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Doggie Dive-In at the pool, a fundraiser for Animal Coalition of Tahoe.
LTCC lecture to feature South Lake Tahoe artist
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/27/2017 - 11:16pm
Event Date:
November 3, 2017 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local artist Malcolm Tibbetts will be giving a lecture to members of the public as part of the Lake Tahoe Community College Art Club's Visiting Artist Series on Friday, November 3 at 5:30 p.m. in the school's room F101.
Tibbetts primarily works with wood and has been featured during the Tahoe Art League's annual Studio Tour. He has donated several large sculptures to LTCC that can be found around campus.
Good Ol' Boyz combine country, hip-hop and rock
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/25/2017 - 10:40pm
Event Date:
October 28, 2017 - 9:00pm
The Good Ol' Boyz, a trio from Placerville, are headed up the hill for a one-night show at Whiskey Dicks in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, October 28 starting at 9:00 p.m.
They combine gritty, hard-hitting, West Coast hip-hop with rebel country and rock influences. Good Ol' Boyz have created a style all their own. Crazed fans of the group range from 15 to 60 years old from all walks of life.
RonnyRon the Outlaw, Kali J Wild, and Remington, create music that explores the life of an outlaw living in the California country.
South Lake Tahoe Food & Wine Festival at Harrah's and Harveys
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/22/2017 - 10:46pm
Food, wine and spirits will be the stars at Harrah's Lake Tahoe's 8th annual South Lake Tahoe Food and Wine Festival. October 27-29.
Activities begin Friday evening, Oct. 27, with a Whiskey Tasting at Cliché Lounge on the 16th floor of Harrah’s hotel. Enjoy tasting a variety of whiskeys from around the world, which are “Crafted,” using different processes to create amazing varieties of whiskey.
Autumn Carnival for all ages in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/21/2017 - 11:50am
Event Date:
October 22, 2017 - 12:00pm
Fun for the whole family will be at Lake Tahoe Aleworx Autumn Carnival in South Lake Tahoe on Sunday, October 22 from noon to 8:00 p.m.
A full list of activities for all: The Loft will be there with their Magic Fusion show, a Barista Throwdown, Tahoe Fire Dancers, human and dog costume contests, face painting, pizza eating contest, carnival games, Paint n' Sip, photo booth and much more. Prizes will be given for the contests.
Lake Tahoe Aleworx is located at 2050 Lake Tahoe Boulevard in The Crossing at Tahoe Valley center.
Winners of WordWave One-Act Play Competition at Valhalla
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/08/2017 - 11:32pm
Event Date:
October 21, 2017 - 7:30pm
Winning entries of the third annual WordWave One-Act Play Competition will be on stage, October 21, 2017, starting at 7:30 p.m.
Win prizes during Library Card Sign-Up Month in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/06/2017 - 4:02pm
October is Library Card Sign-Up Month at the South Lake Tahoe Library. During this month, the Library invites you to demonstrate your love of reading by visiting them. Either show them an existing library card, or sign up for a new one. All participants will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win great prizes!
Family made homeless by hurricanes looking for home for their dogs
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/26/2017 - 8:31pm
As we watched the horrific images out of the islands of the Caribbean after the one-two punch of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, we saw people wading through waist-deep water to get to safety, with no homes or belongings to go back to.
Two of those residents who lost their home in St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands are on a road trip and currently in Lake Tahoe. "We needed to get to nature," Lissa Ress explained about how they ended up in the Sierra.
Camp Richardson to hold annual Oktoberfest
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/24/2017 - 9:08pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Oct 08 2017 .
October 7, 2017 (All day)
October 8, 2017 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Cali. - Winter may have popped into town for a few days, but fall is back as so is the 23rd annual Oktoberfest at Camp Richardson October 7-8.
This popular rite of passage features the required Oktoberfest and fall inspired brews as well as activities for the whole family from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Admission and parking are free, and festival goers are encouraged to take advantage of the free bike valet in front of the Mountain Sports Center. Bikers will receive an ice cream coupon when they valet their bikes.
Tibetan monk part of The Loft speaker series
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 8:24pm
Event Date:
September 26, 2017 - 6:00pm
The Venerable Geshe Lobsang Tsultrim, a Tibetan Buddhist monk of the Gelug order, will be in South Lake Tahoe as part of The Loft's speaker series on Tuesday, September 26, 2017.
Geshe-la trained in philosophy and sacred art at Gaden Shartse Monastic University in Southern India and for many years toured the world as sand mandala master for the Sacred Arts of Tibet tours. He currently lives in Auburn, Calif.
The evening's schedule includes an optional dinner, meet and greet, and teaching session.
Schedule:
Lake Tahoe chosen as one of Best Adventure Towns for Fall
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/18/2017 - 10:22pm
You don’t have to break the bank to have a once-in-a-lifetime adventure this autumn. With so many canyons, lakes, mountains, and more to explore right here in the US, you’ll find there’s a perfect fall vacation for every budget!
Top Adventure Towns You Can Afford
SnowGlobe 2017 lineup released
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/18/2017 - 5:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Producers of the annual SnowGlobe show have released the much anticipated lineup for their December 29-31, 2017 music festival in South Lake Tahoe.
Dillon Francis, Porter Robinson, Travis Scott, Zedd and Khalid are headlining the outdoor festival which also features almost 40 other acts.
Early bird tickets are already sold out, but many other packages are still available. Three-day tickets start at $199 with the three-day VIP package now at $449.
You Rock, South Lake Tahoe: Painting, hiding, finding rocks the new craze
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/16/2017 - 10:20pm
They are showing up on ATMs, leaning against the car wash, in the playground at school, on the side of a local business parking lot and they even have their Facebook pages.
What are they?
Painted rocks, of course.
A new social media craze made its way across the country this summer.
South Lake Tahoe activities: Sample the Sierra, Art After Dark, Canelo vs Golovkin
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/15/2017 - 7:17pm
Going to be out and about in South Lake Tahoe this week? Here are some of the activities to enjoy in town from Friday to Thursday:
Great Sierra River Cleanup - Join the ninth annual Great Sierra River Cleanup in conjunction with California Coastal Cleanup day on September 16 starting at 8:00 a.m. Join hundreds of volunteers this day in cleaning up the Lake Tahoe region. (more info here)
Learn how to grow onions and garlic at UCD class in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/11/2017 - 9:57pm
Event Date:
September 25, 2017 - 5:30pm
Join Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners and UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) on September 25 as they delve into the tricks of the trade in growing garlic and onions in high altitude.
These varieties are specifically chosen to survive tough Tahoe winters and provide a hearty spring harvest. Topics include proper varietal selection, location in the garden or container, planting options, and methods for protecting the young plants.
PATH asks for help in fight against human trafficking
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/05/2017 - 10:12pm
Changes to the Communications Decency Act (CDA) are in the works that will change the 21-year-old set of regulations that function as the internet’s liability shield. If approved, those who run websites that allow sex trafficking ads, such as Backpage.com, will be held accountable.
Named the "Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017," the legislation would increase sites’ responsibility for user content, something they were protected from when CDA Section 230 was put in place in 1996.
Three concerts left for the season at Valhalla Boathouse Theatre
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/04/2017 - 8:09pm
Event Date:
September 6, 2017 - 7:30pm
For the next three Wednesdays, the Valhalla Boathouse will be filled with the sound of music as the final shows of the season are held in the historic lakeside location.
On Wednesday, September 6, its a songwriter celebration with Linda McRae, Rick Shea
and Ernest Troost starting at 7:30 p.m.
Longest running Lake Tahoe Halloween party, the Freakers Ball, returns
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/26/2017 - 9:34pm
Event Date:
October 28, 2017 - 8:00pm
For almost four decades, Halloween in South Lake Tahoe has been a party like no other with the annual Freakers Ball bringing people in from all over to demonstrate their creative talents in costume creations.
Local Brian Williams started the tradition inside the Tahoe Palace, a Chinese restaurant which was located next to Raley's at Stateline at the time. He named the event after the 1972 Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show song, "Freaker's Ball." The location changed from there, to the old Super 8 (Knight's Inn), Edgewood Tahoe, the former nightclub Turtles, then to Caesars Tahoe.
Family friendly Hoedown at Donner State Park
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/25/2017 - 4:29pm
Event Date:
August 27, 2017 - 11:00am
Enjoy a day of historic fun as the Sierra State Parks Foundation holds a good, old fashioned hoedown at Donner Memorial State Park on Sunday, August 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This family friendly free event with costumed docents, special state park interpreters with educational, hands-on activities, food vendors, music and a historical walk. A perfect place for the whole family to not only say goodbye to summer, but to learn about the decorated past of the Truckee-Donner area.
Schedule of events:
11:00 a.m.: Guided History walk: The Stevens-Townsend Party
Cast of "Modern Family" in South Lake Tahoe for filming
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/25/2017 - 12:15am
If you were hanging around Camp Richardson Thursday you may have caught some extra activity on the pier as the comedy series "Modern Family" was being filmed. Reports say the popular show's annual vacation episode is taking place in South Lake Tahoe.
Cast and crew have been seen a local spots enjoying dinner, including Edgewood Tahoe and star Sofia Vergara and the show's children actors, Ariel Winter, Nolan Gould, Rico Rodriguez and Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, have all posted on Twitter and Instagram about their Lake Tahoe adventures.
South Lake Tahoe youth invited to fly the skies during Young Eagles Rally
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/21/2017 - 11:45am
Event Date:
September 23, 2017 - 8:00am
Kids will be able to experience South Lake Tahoe from the air during the 25th annual Young Eagles Rally at the Lake Tahoe Airport on September 23, 2017 starting at 8:00 a.m.
The Truckee Chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will be hosting the event which provides free airplane rides to youth ages 8 to 17 years old.
Volunteer pilots introduce kids to aviation by giving them the free airplane rides, over 40,000 nationwide. Since EAA started in Truckee and South Lake Tahoe, 3400 youth have been able to get into the air.
Melodrama aboard the V & T Railroad
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/20/2017 - 10:51pm
mel·o·dra·ma
ˈmeləˌdrämə/
noun
1. a sensational dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
It's not every day where one in the Lake Tahoe/Northern Nevada region can see a melodrama, the primary form of theatre during the 19th century. They hit their height of popularity in 1840, but are still with us today.
Lake Tahoe author releases first novel, Serial Dealer
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/20/2017 - 3:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Richard Barton has worked at South Shore casinos Harrah's and Harveys since 1989, giving him enough first-hand knowledge to start a series of books, "Seven, You're Out."
The first of that series, Serial Dealer, has just been released. The story takes place in Lake Tahoe and Las Vegas and is about a casino dealer who is also a serial killer.
Heavenly Village Carnival, Art & Music Festival
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 8:32pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Sep 03 2017 .
September 1, 2017 (All day)
September 2, 2017 (All day)
September 3, 2017 (All day)
A brand new holiday event in South Lake Tahoe this Labor Day weekend at the Heavenly Village. Starting on Friday, September 1 and wrapping up on Sunday, September 3, 2017.
This will be a full weekend of family friendly entertainment including a carnival midway, performers, car show, art show and two live music stages.
Carnival themed rides, food, and games for the Labor Day weekend event.
Friday, September 1, 2017
Car Show Starts 9:00 am
Rides and Games open at 4:00 pm
60th free concert this week at Live at Lakeview
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/15/2017 - 10:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For six years Live at Lakeview has been the place to be on Thursday nights in South Lake Tahoe, and this week marks their 60th free concert.
On August 17, the signature concert series will have Sol Peligro and Boca do Rio on the beach at Lakeview Commons starting at 4:30 p.m.
The popular series is presented by Toyota USA, the City of South Lake Tahoe and On Course Events and goes until the end of August.
Final two shows of 2017:
August 24: Lutan Fyah + The Riddim Rebels PLUS Rocker-T and opening act, VTA
UCDavis Tahoe Talk: Little Known Stories from Tahoe's Past with Bill Morgan
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/10/2017 - 11:28am
Event Date:
August 24, 2017 - 5:30pm
Bill Morgan, who once headed up both Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and U.S. Forest Service in Lake Tahoe, will share 30 years of intriguing stories of what happened in Lake Tahoe from 1965-1989 at the August 24 U.C Davis TERC talk in Incline Village.
In Bill Morgan's book, Morgan's Tahoe, he talks of those turbulent times in Tahoe's history. With his jobs he was caught up in the turbulence himself. His firsthand knowledge of those happenings has given him a unique perspective of Tahoe in those days. Most of these tales are little known by any except those who were involved themselves.
7th annual Tahoe Show Fitness and Bodybuilding Championship
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 8:30pm
Event Date:
August 26, 2017 (All day)
STATELINE, Nev. - The 7th annual TAHOE SHOW Fitness and Bodybuilding Championship presented by Carr Cellular Fitness will be held at the MontBleu Resort Showroom on August 26, 2017 starting at 9:30 a.m.
The NPC-sanctioned event is projected to attract over 2,000 spectators and over 350 athletes who will compete for custom championship trophies and a coveted National Qualification.
South Lake Tahoe Photo of the Week
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 6:04pm
Lynley Payne sent in this photo of a bear taking a mid-day bath in the Tahoe Keys.
Lynley and her family live on Inverness Drive in South Lake Tahoe and watched the bear swim over from Lucerne Drive to Monterey Drive in the Keys on Wednesday. She and her son kayaked over as the bear stayed in the water near shore. As they hovered near the edge of the dock, her son was able to take this photo with a zoom lens.
"The bear wasn't too happy being disturbed so he ambled off down the street," said Lynley. "It never gets old seeing these magnificent animals up close and personal."
Tahoe Rim Trail work days to reroute trail near Mott Canyon
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/03/2017 - 10:58pm
The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is holding their biggest trail project of the year and are looking for volunteers to lend a hand. They will be rerouting the trail near Mott Canyon off the dusty, steep access road.
Once finished, the trail will be a beautiful single-track trail with expansive views of the Carson Valley.
Workdays will be taking place all month long most Tuesdays and Saturday: Sign up HERE.
TEDx South Lake Tahoe speaker lineup announced
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/31/2017 - 9:38pm
Event Date:
September 29, 2017 (All day)
After a popular, and sold out, inaugural event in 2016, TEDx South Lake Tahoe is coming back and promises to be bigger and better.
The TEDx license only allowed 100 attendees at The Loft during its first year, but after a trip the New York and a TEDx main event, local organizers were able to qualify South Lake Tahoe for a larger audience in 2017.
Letter: Thank you for support of Climb Out of Darkness event
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/30/2017 - 1:21am
Local moms and families came together on July 9 at Nevada Beach for Climb Out of the Darkness, an international event to raise awareness around postpartum depression and other associated perinatal mood disorders.
The event raised over $2,500 to support Postpartum Support International, an organization that provides support to families and education to mental health providers. Generous support was provided by Elevate Wellness Center, Barton Health, and many local businesses. You are not alone, you are not to blame, and with help, you will be well.
Shakespeare at Lake Tahoe's Sand Harbor entertains with two plays
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 9:14pm
LAKE TAHOE - The summer of 2017 is the 45th anniversary of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor. If you have never been, this should be the year. Sit in the sand and enjoy not only great productions on the Warren Edward Trepp Stage at water's edge, but also an eclectic food and beverage area (or bring your own).
Two shows will be on the stage, alternating nights, Tuesday-Sunday through August 27.
Boys Scouts host 4th annual Car and Truck Show in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 2:07pm
In their 77th year of providing scouting opportunities to boys in the Carson City and Carson Valley area, Boy Scout Troop 33 is hosting their 4th annual Send A Scout to Camp Car and Truck Show on Saturday, August 12 at Fuji Park in Carson City from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Participants can either pre-register or sign up the day of the event. Cost is $40. Each participant will get a T-shirt, one lunch meal ticket, and a dash plaque.
