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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church is hosting a free, fun event, "AWESOME EASTER," for all kids in grades TK-6. This event will be held on Sunday, March 17 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

They will be celebrating Easter with crafts, singing, games and munchies.

Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church is located at 2733 Lake Tahoe Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe.

To register, contact the church by March 10 by calling 530-544-3757 or via email tahoepreschurchevents@gmail.com. More information is available at
www.tahoepres.org.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Unity at the Lake, (UATL) a South Lake Tahoe nondenominational spiritual center, is celebrating 30 years of community this year and Rev. Dr. Stew Bittman and Rev. Hillary Bittman have returned to serve as spiritual leaders. The Bittmans have a long history with UATL first serving as the spiritual leaders in 2007.

On February 26th, the Liberty Employees Resource Group, Women of Liberty, and its allies, proudly hosted Bread & Broth’s (B&B) Monday Meal.

“We are so excited to volunteer at this amazing B&B dinner,” shared Leah Casaul, senior regulatory analyst. “Such a great turn out and every Bread & Broth volunteer made the evening fun, seamless, and easy. Every B&B volunteer was so friendly and genuinely passionate about giving back to the community.”

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to the current snowstorm and hazardous roads, the Lake Tahoe Historical Society has postponed its 21st annual Snowshoe Thompson Ski & Snowshoe Celebration. Originally scheduled for March 3, it has been moved to Sunday, April 14.

Celebrate the history of one of the biggest legends of the Sierra Nevada from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

This free event will be held in the History Complex, 3058 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

They hope to be able to keep the lineup the same:

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Beer, kombucha, ciders, and spirits will be flowing at the 7th annual Tahoe Brewfest on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Returning to the heart of South Lake Tahoe on Ski Run Blvd, this year’s event will bring together beer lovers from all over the world to ‘cheers’ to a brew-tiful day.

LAKE TAHOE - TRUCKEE, Calif. - Slow Food Lake Tahoe (SFLT) and Yup'ik Girl Seafood (YGS) have announced the opening of the 2024 Wild Alaskan Salmon Buying Club fundraiser, offering the community an affordable option for sustainably sourced wild Alaskan salmon. Those who join by March 31 have the opportunity to reserve a share of the best protein on the planet at a significant club discount while also supporting the community.

Jazzercise
Instructor: Sherry Baiocchi
Location: Kahle Community Center
Day & Times: Saturdays at 9:00am
Tuesday & Thursdays at 5:30pm
No Class on Holidays
When: Ongoing
Ages: 13 & up
Cost: $15 drop-in or reduced monthly passes may be purchased from the instructor
The NEW Jazzercise is a calorie burning, pulse-pounding, fun fitness program that puts your muscles to the test. Hot playlists keep you rockin’. New formats – Fusion, Core, Dance Mixx & Strength incinerate up to 600 calories/hour. Temperature check and mask required at all times. Class size is limited

Qigong & Tai Chi
Instructor: Susan Stonestreet
Location: Kahle Community Center
Day & Time: Mondays, 4-5:15pm
Cost: $5 drop-in
All levels and physical abilities welcome! Sessions focus on improving general health and wellbeing of the practitioner. A combination of Tai Chi, Qigong, meditation, gentle rocking & stretching movements and breathing exercises are practiced to enhance students’ balance, coordination, flow and transition. Wear comfortable clothing. Class size is limited
More Info at Kahle Community Center, 236 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, NV 89449 or call 775-586-7271

Yoga for Everybody
Instructor: Susan Glasson
Location: Kahle Community Center
Dates: Tuesdays
Time: 6:30 – 7:30pm ZOOM Option – Check Kahle Facebook Page for class code
Cost: $5 drop-in
Payments can be made over the phone with a debit or VISA/MC credit card
All levels of Yoga enthusiasts welcome! Sessions will focus on pranayama (breath) and asana (postures) during each hour long class. Some basic yoga philosophy will be introduced. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat to class.

Pilates
Instructor: Rose Marie Ottman
Location: Kahle Community Center
Dates: Tuesday & Saturdays, Ongoing
(ZOOM Option Available – 530-577-4044 for class code)
Time: 10:30 – 11:30am
Ages: 13 & up
Cost: $12 drop-in or multi-use punch cards may be purchased
This is a multi-level fitness class centered on the Pilates matwork exercises. Modifications are provided to address abilities and injuries. Small equipment – weights, toning rings and resistance bands may also be used. In-person class size is limited.

Tae Kwon Do
Instructor: Chris & Rick Manglinong
Location: Kahle Community Center

New Session: Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: 4:45 – 5:45pm
Youth: 7 – 12 years Cost: $20 Drop-in: $8 per class
Adult: 13 & up Cost: $28 Drop-in: $12 per class

Next Session: Wednesdays, April 3, 17, 24 (No class 4/10/24)
Time: 4:45 – 5:45pm
Youth: 7 – 12 years Cost: $15 Drop-in: $8 per class
Adult: 13 & up Cost: $21 Drop-in: $12 per class

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The public is invited to join Tahoe Douglas Fire Department Local 2441 in raising money for the search for a cure for childhood cancer. Volunteers armed with shavers will be separating people from their hair on Sunday, March 17 at 3 p.m. at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Stateline.

Start a team, or support another team in raising money - be a hero for kids with cancer.

St. Baldrick's is the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants.

Sign up to shave your head or to raise money another way.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth Second Serving at the Lake Tahoe Presbyterian Church will be canceled on Friday, March 1 due to the current blizzard warning.

Organizers are concerned about the safety of guests and volunteers.

Normally, the Second Serving program serves soup and simple entrees meals at the church, 2733 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. every Friday throughout the year.

When food supplies are available, dinner guests are provided with food “giveaway” bags containing fruit, vegetables and breads/pastries.

Being a member of the Heavenly Ski Patrol is a really rewarding experience for the members of the patrol team. Whether making sure the ski resort guests are safe, working with the avalanche rescue dogs, or helping injured skiers off of the slopes, the members of the Heavenly Ski Patrol are there to ensure that the ski resort guests are enjoying the best skiing experience possible.

The community is invited to the Tahoe Learning Haven's free March Forum on Wednesday, March 6 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to learn about all the athletic options after high school. From intramurals to team sports at Division 1 schools. Special presenter, Phil Bryant, will share his wealth of knowledge about college sports and what you need to do during high school to keep your options open!

Also, Sombreros will bring their taco truck to the forum before it gets underway, from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m., and students attending the forum will be given $5 off the dinner of their choosing.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 133 dinner guests at Bread & Broth (B&B) Monday Meal on Monday, February 12 were in for a real treat when they arrived at St. Theresa’s Grace Hall to enjoy a lasagna-themed dinner which members of the local Lasagna Love organization lovingly prepared. The lasagna received rave reviews from the dinner guests, and for those who were not meat eaters, were thrilled to have the option of enjoying vegetarian lasagna.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Grad Night Organization (501(c)(3) has been providing an annual safe and sober graduation night celebration since 1992. Its goal is to establish a norm for graduating young adults emphasizing having fun and celebrating without the use of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco and to prevent any illegal substance arrests, injuries, accidents, or deaths.

Generous donations from the community (residents, businesses, and organizations) provide South Tahoe & Mt. Tallac High Schools with a spectacular Grad Night event!

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Have you heard of The CAPP FUND? Back in 2020, a month before the world shut down, the CAPP Fund made its debut. A small, all-volunteer nonprofit located in South Lake Tahoe, the CAPP Fund intends to increase access to higher education by helping local high school seniors with the costs of 4-year college application fees. The goal is to give more young adults the opportunity of a college education by taking away the small barrier of the application fees.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The friends of Keely Pereira of South Lake Tahoe have started a GoFundMe fundraising account to help with the family's funeral and memorial service expenses. Keely was one of the four people who lost their lives in South Lake Tahoe on Monday.

"Keely was a bright spark in this world, a power of nature, and will be deeply missed. She touched the lives of so many and it’s our turn to give back to her family in these hard times," was stated on her fundraiser.

In their continuing support of Bread & Broth’s mission to ease hunger in the Lake Tahoe South Shore community, Heavenly Mountain Resort hosted Bread & Broth’s (B&B) Monday Meal on February 5. The $350 Adopt a Day of Nourishment (AAD) sponsorship fee is funded by Vail’s EpicPromise grant which designated $4,200 to host twelve Adopt A Days in 2024 and provides each of the local Vail Resorts, Heavenly Mountain Resort, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort, the opportunity to send their team members to participate in their sponsorship meals.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The community is invited to join South Lake Tahoe Mayor Cody Bass for a citywide candlelight vigil to honor the lives lost earlier this week and to support and comfort one another through this difficult time.

South Lake Tahoe residents Abraham Lemus, Adam Joy, Keely Pereira, and Douglas County, Nev. resident Clifford Joy all passed away. The first who found them did CPR, as did the first responders, and doses of Narcan were administered.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Women’s Community Fund Cabinet has announced they have opened its 2024 grant cycle. This year, because of its 238 members and 11 super sponsors, they have $100,000 to donate back to the South Shore Lake Tahoe community.

As always, the focus and impact grants are set for specific areas of need as voted on by their membership.

The Areas of Need for the Focus and Impact Grants must be the "focus"

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - To celebrate his not only being a WWII veteran but also a South Lake Tahoe business owner for the past 55 years, John Cristando was honored by Congressman Kevin Kiley, the South Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce, law enforcement, friends and family on Thursday.

Kiley stopped by the dry cleaners in the Bijou Center to read John a proclamation and thank him for his service and dedication to staying in business.

"Being in the presence of a WWII veteran is an honor, our link to the greatest generation," said Kiley.

Join South Lake Brewing Co for Leashes for Love on Tuesday, February 13 at 5:30 p.m. This is a leash-making event to benefit the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe! Participants will learn how to use old climbing ropes to make dog leashes.

It's free to participate and leashes made will be donated to the Humane Society. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to donate your ropes and carabiners if you have them.