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The South Lake Tahoe American Legion Post 795 is showcasing an Old Movie Night series with 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly'.

Join us viewing this on the BIG screen after a dinner at 6:00 p.m. and a full bar open throughout.

Those who are dressed in Western attire get free admission.

The American Legion is located at 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

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The public is invited to the annual American Legion St. Patrick's Day Celebration. The doors open at 2:00 p.m. on March 17 with food being served at 5:00 p.m.

The American Legion is located at 2748 Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe.

The fourth annual Winter Bazaar will be held at the American Legion Post 795, 2748 Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe on Sunday, December 3, 2017. The event will be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will feature handmade jewelry, local authors, hair accessories, hand made crafts, gift items, drawing prizes, and more.

Admission to the event is free.

For more information, or to be a vendor, contact JoAnn at goldenbearevents@gmail.com or 530/544-7412.

South Lake Tahoe Boy Scout Troop 594 is partnering with American Legion Post 795 for the 2017 Scouting for Food collection on Saturday, November 11.

Please bring your donated food items to the American Legion, 2748 Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., prior to their Veteran's Day Ceremony which begins at 11:00 a.m.

Please join them as they help provide for those in need, and to also recognize those who have served in our Nation’s Armed Forces.

No glass containers or perishable food please.

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The 5th annual SAVE-A-PET Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, September 23 at the American Legion in South Lake Tahoe from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

There will be food, live music, a raffle fun. 100 percent of all monies raised will go directly to help pets in a medical emergency situation.

For those who cannot make it but want to help the pets, donate directly at Wells Fargo Bank under their "Save-A-Pet" account.

It took just 72 minutes to change the lives of millions of people on September 11, 2001.

In commemoration of that day and the lives lost with attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, members of South Lake Tahoe’s American Legion Post 795 and the Ladies Auxiliary will be holding a ceremony on Sept. 11, 2017 at the American Legion Hall starting at 11:00 a.m.

The community and first responders are invited.

For the second year in a row the City of South Lake Tahoe hosted the annual 4th of July parade through town, bringing hundreds of spectators and participants.

Over 75 vehicle and float entries were joined by more than 200 walkers and cyclists along the route which went along Lake Tahoe Boulevard from the Y to Bijou Park. Hundreds of holiday revelers lined the street wearing red, white and blue, cheering and waving as the parade went by.

Tahoe Truck Stop Food Truck Weekend, scheduled for July 14-16, 2017, has been cancelled. The 3-day event On Course Events had been planning was set to include 8 food trucks and a late night performance from Afrolicious at the American Legion in South Lake Tahoe.

With limited event support coupled with overwhelming costs associated with providing the appropriate infrastructure for the 8 trucks and expected guests all weekend, On Course Event decided this event became too expensive to produce at this time.

"I'm so proud of our community and this great turnout," said South Lake Tahoe City Councilman Tom Davis during Monday's annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Happy Homestead Cemetery.

A larger crowd than normal watched the ceremony which featured boys and girl scouts, music and speakers that included Gold Star Mom Patty Smith. Her son, Sgt. Timothy Michael Smith, was one of three South Lake Tahoe men to die in action since the September 11 attacks in 2001. Smith, 25, who died April 7, 2008, after his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device in Baghdad.

The snow has melted (most places) at lake level and spring is finally here, so that means it's time for farmers markets in South Lake Tahoe.

First market to open is the Lake Tahoe Market on Wednesday, May 24 at Kahle Community Park, 236 Kingsbury Grade near the state line from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. They will be open on Wednesdays through the summer.

Prevent identity theft and get your documents shredded at the South Tahoe High Booster Club's fundraiser on Friday, May 19 at the American Legion Parking Lot from noon to 4:00 p.m.

For just $10 a box, your documents will be securely shredded. Plus, your donation is tax deductible!

The Booster Club gave the $20,000 earned at the last year's golf tournament back to the students through grants for 20 sports teams. Those funds went to tournament entry fees, uniforms, equipment and much more.

South Lake Tahoe, Calif. - The American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe is inviting locals and visitors to join members of the American Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary for a St. Patrick’s Day dinner on Friday, March 17, 2017. Food will be served beginning at 5:00 p.m. and the cost is $10. Door prizes will be given away during the evening. Pre-sale tickets are available, but tickets may also be purchased at the door. Food “To Go” will also be available.

The American Legion Hall is located at 2748 Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe.

Toys for Tots returns to the South Shore! This annual collection of new, unwrapped toys benefits less-fortunate families in our community.

The American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe invites residents and visitors to join their members in honoring all veterans on Veterans Day on Friday, November 11 at 11:00 a.m. at the Legion Hall.

November 11 commemorates the anniversary of the peace agreement that ended World War 1 in 1918. Historically, veterans are remembered in the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the time the guns fell silent on 11/11/1918.

We've all seen the recent NFL player's protest over the treatment of blacks by not standing during the playing of the National Anthem at games. While I don’t agree with their method, it made me think about the way people respect the flag in general.

When growing up I always heard "Don't let the flag touch the ground," "The flag is only outside during daylight hours and not during rain or bad weather," and, as a Girl Scout, I learned how to fold the flag in the correct manner and learned the flag had to be burned if it was mistreated.

A day full of German food, live music and Fall fun is being planned by the American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe as they hold an Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 1 from noon-5:00 p.m. at the Legion Hall in South Lake Tahoe.

Residents and visitors are invited to join members of the American Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary for the German celebration which will include the Cash Only Band. At the same time, Legion members will be holding a food and toy drive for Christmas Cheer.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Locals and visitors are welcome to join the American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe as they hold a commemorative ceremony honoring the victims and first responders of the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

The 11:00 a.m. ceremony will be held at the Legion Hall located at 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Post members and the Ladies Auxiliary will also be providing refreshments after the ceremony.

The mobile food pantry from El Dorado County Food Bank will be in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, July 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the American Legion parking lot. For over 15 years the non-profit has brought food to the South Shore. Besides the food bags from local residents in need, the food bank also delivers to several non-profits in town including Senior Plaza and Bread and Broth.

During the summer and fall, extra fresh produce is added to the distributions.

The City of South Lake Tahoe hosted its first annual 4th of July parade on Monday, July 4, 2016. There were a total of 78 vehicles and approximately 200 people on foot either walking, biking, or dancing. American Legion Post 795 served as the parade marshals.

The City of South Lake Tahoe would like to say "Thank You" to all the parade participants, businesses and volunteers for making the 4th of July parade a fantastic community event!

The following current and former US armed forces members participated in the 4th of July parade;

The City of South Lake Tahoe will be hosting this year's 4th of July parade, and a large turnout is expected for both the parade and the post-celebration activities at the American Legion.

Community members, clubs, groups are all signing up to take part in the parade on Monday, July 4, starting at 10:00 a.m. So far, there are 50 entries and 150 walkers participating.

The route goes from the Crossing at the "Y" to Al Tahoe Blvd, at the Rite-Aid parking lot so travelers can expect travel delays on the road during the duration of the parade.

It is time for farmer's markets to return to South Lake Tahoe and Stateline, the first two set to start Friday, June 3.

On Friday, the popular Ski Run Blvd market opens for their seventh season at 3:00 p.m. Food, crafts, fruit and vegetables will be featured in the middle of the block in front of Blue Angel Cafe. This market will be on all Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. through September 30. For more information, visit their website www.skirunfarmersmarket.com.

There will be a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 30 at 11:00 a.m. at the Happy Homestead Cemetery in South Lake Tahoe to remember those who have died in service to our nation. The American Legion Post 795 is hosting the ceremony and has invited the public to attend both the remembrance and for refreshments at their hall afterwards.

Close to 600 flags will be placed at Happy Homestead Cemetery by the South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge on Friday morning, and they'll remain throughout the holiday weekend. The cemetery is the final resting place to more than 560 veterans.

The forecast of inclement weather has prompted the Food Bank of El Dorado County to postpone their normal mobile food pantry date in South Lake Tahoe to Wednesday, May 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the American Legion located at 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

The annual 4th of July parade in South Lake Tahoe has undergone changes and will be organized by the City of South Lake Tahoe this year.

In honor of the local American Legion Post 795, the parade will feature everyone, from vets to clubs, kids and organizations. The Legion will also serve as the parade marshals.