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Review: Dinner theater in South Lake Tahoe a real treat
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/26/2018 - 10:37pmFor a second year, the Rotary Club of South Lake Tahoe has brought live theater to the Lake Tahoe Golf Course. This year, a production of Divorce Southern Style hits the stage created inside the clubhouse.
I wasn't sure what to expect when I received my tickets, but I was thoroughly impressed and the night was very enjoyable with a great three-course dinner and lots of laughs.
The golf course's brand new bar was unveiled on opening night of "Divorce," so it was the centerpiece before the food and entertainment. Beautifully done with copper and wood throughout.
Author Sue Owens Wright returns
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 03/25/2018 - 7:00pm
Event Date:
May 5, 2018 - 12:00pm Join the Friends as we share a delightful morning with Sacramento author, Sue Owens Wright, as she presents the 5th book in popular Beanie and Cruiser Mystery Series, "Ears for Murder". Ms Wright is an award-winning author of fiction and nonfiction and has earned special recognition from the Humane Society of the United States for her writing. Her books feature Native American Beanie MacBean and her lovable basset hound, Cruiser.
Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/24/2018 - 11:59pmThe following 32 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe in the month of January, 2018 and 34 in the month of February, 2018.
1/6
VICTRA
1/8
A BEST HOUSECLEANING SERVICE
JARVISWORKS
1/10
VINTAGE CHOCOLATE
1/11
JOSE GOMEZ TAXI DRIVER
MOUNTAIN THERAPY COLLABORATIVE
1/15
ESTRADAS CLEANING SERVICES
VIRGINIA MECHANICAL INC
1/16
TREE HOUSE THERAPY LLC
1/17
B SANE SNOW BIKES
KAYLA BELANGER REIKI PRACTITIONER
TRAVELERS INN
Mt. Tallac students learn how important their voice is
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/14/2018 - 6:56pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - While many students across the country hit the streets on National Student Walkout Day, Mt. Tallac students were in the classroom focusing how they can be the future change makers.
Students America Rojas, 17, and Kai Heiden, 17, created a slide show for their classmates and staff. There were 19 slides, representing the 17 students who lost their lives one month ago in Parkland, Florida, along with the copy of a poem written by one of the victims (seen at the end of this story).
Sunday Morning With a Local Author at Camp Richardson
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/05/2018 - 10:41pmEvent Date:
March 11, 2018 - 11:00am
South Lake Tahoe JoAnn Conner will be at Camp Richardson on March 11 at 11:00 a.m. for "Sunday Morning With a Local Author."
Conner, who has written two books will be giving an author talk and book signing.
The first, Heartwood, is historical fiction centered in 1867 Bridgeport, CA, but also adds historical bits about Carson City, Genoa, and Virginia City. Information about the everyday life is historically accurate.
LTCC brings Philip "Sharp Skills" Jacobs to campus
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/26/2018 - 3:53pmEvent Date:
February 27, 2018 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Author, hip hop artist and speaker Philip "Sharp Skills" Jacobs will be at Lake Tahoe Community College Tuesday, February 27, 2018. His 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. workshop in the college's Duke Theatre will focus on how one can develop into a skillful and successful leader.
Jacobs is the author of "Accuracy: A Guide to Living Skillfully and Successfully in Today's Crazy Times," a look at how to live the most accurate life possible with practical everyday wisdom, a road map to flourish on every area of life.
How the Olympics in Lake Tahoe changed the games forever
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/25/2018 - 7:23pmAs the 2018 Olympics come to a close, taking a look back to the 1960 event at Squaw Valley and Lake Tahoe puts a lot into perspective. Perhaps those Olympics should have been called "Against All Odds."
Local author to discuss writing and publishing at Zephyr Cove Library
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/22/2018 - 11:58pmEvent Date:
March 7, 2018 - 6:00pm
The Zephyr Cove Library will be hosting local author JoAnn Conner on March 7 at 6:00 p.m.
The local author will discuss the writing process, how to publish, and talk about her books. Conner will sign copies of “Heartwood” and “The Mountain.” She is also donating a copy of each to the library.
Zephyr Cove Library is located at 233 Warrior Way, Glenbrook, NV 89413 and their phone number is (775) 588-6411.
One Degree of Change community conversations to be held South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/02/2018 - 10:50pmEvent Date:
February 22, 2018 - 6:30pm
A one degree change in the earth's average temperature can cause a sheet of ice of in Greenland to melt and raise the ocean level enough to put low lying land in Florida under water.
It takes only a one degree change in temperature to convert water to steam, water to ice, or water to snow.
It can take a shift of one degree to change your life.
One degree is so small, yet so powerful.
Wanderlust unveils lineup for events from Canada to Squaw Valley
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/01/2018 - 2:15pmEvent Date:
July 19, 2018 (All day)
Wanderlust, producer of the largest yoga lifestyle events in the world, reveals its epic talent lineup for the 2018 summer season. Bringing together thousands of people from myriad backgrounds, Wanderlust provides the opportunity to enjoy the spirit of adventure and the freedom of live music in a spectacular mountain setting. They will be in Squaw Valley from July 19-22.
Parent involvement and new focus key to WASC accreditation at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/28/2018 - 5:13pmWhen the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) didn't give South Tahoe High the results on their accreditation they wanted in 2016, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) and high school staff set on a path to change those results in 2018.
The high school was given a two-year probationary accreditation instead of the desired six year accreditation and they will be reevaluated this March when a new WASC team returns to South Tahoe High School (STHS).
Public invited to attend weather conference event: Is This Global Warming?
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/22/2018 - 10:35amEvent Date:
January 23, 2018 - 8:00am
The keynote speech during the annual Lake Tahoe weather conference, Operation Sierra Storm, is open to the public on Tuesday, January 23 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. "Is This Global Warming?" is the presentation by Dr. Noah Diffenbaugh, internationally renown climate scientist and leader. There will also be a panel discussion.
The free presentation will be in the Harvey's Cabaret.
8:00 a.m. - One hour plus questions and answers: Network Weather Producers Presentation
Rainbow Sprinkles to reopen in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/15/2018 - 7:52pmHave you missed your dose of doughnuts and frozen yogurt? No longer do you have to wait as Rainbow Sprinkles is reopening at the Y in South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday, January 16 at 6:00 a.m.
After their first year in business the owners closed for a couple of weeks to make some changes and are now excited to see the customers they've missed.
"We love our customers and can't wait to see them again!" said co-owner Salli Ross-Filgo. "We wanted to say how grateful we are to this community for their support. We have had the honor of serving so many wonderful people."
Author to Speak about Squaw's 1960 Olympics
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/15/2018 - 5:17pm
Event Date:
February 13, 2018 - 7:00pm Join the Lake Tahoe Historical Society at their first 'Fireside Chat' of the year on February 13 at 7:00 p.m. David Antonucci will share the exciting story of how, in 1960, the eyes of the world focused on Squaw Valley and Lake Tahoe as the Winter Olympics played out for the first time on television.
Location
Camp Richardson Lodge
1900 Jameson Beach Rd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 4.2108" N, 120° 2' 26.7756" W
See map: Google Maps
Vendor and sponsor spots open for 7th annual Lake Tahoe Home and Garden show
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/13/2018 - 12:22pmThe 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 - 10:15pmEvent 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.
Mountaingirl Mystery Author at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/12/2017 - 7:34am
Event Date:
January 30, 2018 - 6:00pm Join the Friends of the Library as they house an Author Talk. Jennifer Quashnick will introduce us to the third novel from her Mountaingirl Mysteries series, Sierra Nevada Dangerous Developments. In this adventure, Rachel Winters never skied so fast in her life. But her life never depended on it before. Now, Rachel's friends and family are in danger, and the only clue left behind is a message written in blood. Still recovering from a serious accident, Rachel must race against the clock to save her loved ones. Who’s after them, and why? Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
Bears making comeback to Nevada's Great Basin
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/26/2017 - 1:30amConservation efforts are seeing the return of black bears into the Great Basin of Nevada, an area that hasn't seen the mammal for over 80 years according to a study released this week by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW), and the University of Nevada-Reno (UNR).
Prior to this study, most of the state's black bears could be found around Lake Tahoe and the Pine Nut Mountains after being forced from the Great Basin by unregulated hunting and conflicts with domestic livestock.
Could styrofoam be a thing of the past in South Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/12/2017 - 6:59pmNew York City; Washington, D.C.; Seattle, Washington; Los Angeles County; San Francisco; Miami Beach, Florida. South Lake Tahoe, California?
Hundreds of cities across the country have banned the use of polystyrene (better known as Styrofoam) in their communities. The SLT City Council will be taking a look into banning the substance in the City Limits at their October 17, 2017 meeting.
In 2013, South Lake Tahoe added a ban of single-use plastic bags in grocery stores to the City Code.
Tahoe-Truckee Electric Vehicle Plan named best in Nevada
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/06/2017 - 7:18amAt its annual conference Wednesday, the Nevada Chapter of the American Planning Association recognized the Tahoe-Truckee Plug-In Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan with awards for most outstanding plan and most outstanding public outreach. The awards were presented as part of the group’s annual DeBoer Awards program.
Author JoAnn Conner Shares New Novel at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/30/2017 - 7:18am
Event Date:
November 7, 2017 - 6:00pm The Friends of the Library present local author JoAnn Conner who will share the experience of getting her first book published. Conner's book, "Heartwood", is a work of historical fiction set in 1867 Bridgeport, California. The book tells the story of a young man who came west after the Civil War and stops in Bridgeport, where he buys an old ranch.Historical tidbits are laced through the story, with facts about Virginia City, Bodie, Genoa, and Carson City helping to build the tension to a surprise twist at the end. Books will be sold and signed at the event. Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
Next TRYP Tahoe Town Hall: Addressing Homelessness
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/23/2017 - 1:28pmEvent Date:
August 30, 2017 - 6:00pm
The Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP) will be hosting the next installment in the Tahoe Town Hall series on August 30 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Tahoe Beach Retreat Conference Center at 3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd. The event, Tahoe Town Hall: Addressing Homelessness, is free to the public, and will feature a panel of experts to discuss the homelessness issue in South Lake Tahoe.
Book signing of 'Heartwood' in South Lake Tahoe Sunday
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/21/2017 - 11:14pm
Event Date:
August 27, 2017 - 9:00am Local author JoAnn Conner will hold a book signing of her first novel, Heartwood, at Rainbow Sprinkles Donut and Frozen Yogurt Shop on Sunday, August 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Lake Tahoe author releases first novel, Serial Dealer
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/20/2017 - 3:08pmSOUTH 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.
Author to speak on Women and the Pony Express at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 12:44pm
Event Date:
August 19, 2017 - 10:00am Author Melba J. Ray-Leal will speak on her book, "Women and the Pony Express," in a free event at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, August 19, at 10:00 am.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
See map: Google Maps
David Antonucci to speak on Mark Twain at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/02/2017 - 4:02pm
Event Date:
August 12, 2017 - 10:00am Author David C. Antonucci will speak on his book Fairest Picture: Mark Twain at Lake Tahoe at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, August 12, at 10:00 am.
In 1861, Samuel Clemens, the man who would become Mark Twain, hiked to Lake Tahoe to stake a claim for a timber ranch. He spent many blissful days on the Lake but carelessly allowed his campfire to escape, creating a spectacular wildfire. He later wrote about his experiences in his 1872 memoir, Roughing It.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
See map: Google Maps
Chautauqua of Major Ormsby and Lucky Bill at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/02/2017 - 2:36pm
Event Date:
August 9, 2017 - 6:30pm In a one man show, Chris Bayer will portray both Major William Ormsby and Lucky Bill Thorington in “The Major and the Gambler” at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, August 9, at 6:30 pm.
Major William Mathew Ormsby was born in 1814 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. Ormsby was a teamster, failed horse dealer, citizen at large, visionary and one of the most important figures in the founding of Nevada and its capitol, Carson City. He was killed in 1860 during the Pyramid Lake Paiute uprising.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
See map: Google Maps
TEDx South Lake Tahoe speaker lineup announced
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/31/2017 - 9:38pmEvent 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.
Author to speak on Nevada State Children's Home at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/30/2017 - 3:29pm
Event Date:
August 6, 2017 - 10:00am Author Bonnie Boice Nishikawa will speak on her book Nevada State Orphans/Children’s Home: My Life as a “Home” Kid at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Sunday, August 6, at 10:00 am.
The Nevada State Orphans Home at Carson City was authorized in 1869 by the legislature with construction beginning the same year. The first child was admitted in October of 1870.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
See map: Google Maps
By Gas, Rope, Bullet or Poison: Patty Cafferata to Speak at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 4:34pm
Event Date:
July 29, 2017 - 10:00am Historian Patty Cafferata will present “By Gas, Rope, Bullet or Poison: A History of Capital Punishment in Nevada” on Saturday, July 29, at 10:00 am at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
Distinguished Nevada lawyer and former district attorney, Patty Cafferata, will share the fascinating history of the death penalty as practiced within Nevada. Cafferata will describe the methods of execution the state has used since its territorial days in 1860 through the present, including death by hanging, firing squad, lethal injection and the gas chamber.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
See map: Google Maps
Equestrienne Samantha Szeciorka to speak on her "Nevada Discovery Ride"
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 5:09pm
Event Date:
July 9, 2017 (All day) Equestrienne Samantha Szeciorka will speak on her latest “Nevada Discovery Ride” on Sunday, July 9, at 10:00 am at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park. This presentation is free.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
See map: Google Maps
Author Todd Borg to Speak on his Owen McKenna Mystery Thrillers at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 4:46pm
Event Date:
July 8, 2017 - 10:00am Author Todd Borg will speak on his “Owen McKenna Mystery Thrillers” on Saturday, July 8, at 10:00 am
at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park. This event is free.
Todd Borg will share with his audience his journey to becoming one of the most acclaimed mystery writers of our time. Borg now has fourteen Tahoe mysteries featuring ex-San Francisco homicide inspector Owen McKenna.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
See map: Google Maps
Local Author Todd Borg Shares Newest Mystery at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 7:17am
Event Date:
August 15, 2017 - 6:30pm Join the Friends of the Library in welcoming back Todd Borg who returns with his 15th Owen McKenna Tahoe Mystery, "Tahoe Payback".
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
Trains in the Westerns
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/07/2017 - 3:51pm
Event Date:
June 17, 2017 - 10:00am Speaker Jim Clark will present his program, “Trains in the Westerns”, in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, June 17, at 10:00 am.
Jim Clark, known to many as “The Train Man”, will cover some of the 250 films he has worked on. Clark is an engineer and train coordinator who is associated with several of the biggest films with trains and their Hollywood stars. Some of those films include "The Lone Ranger", "Wild, Wild, West" and "Into the West".
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
See map: Google Maps
Learn about high-altitude gardening with Gary Romano in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/14/2017 - 8:01pmEvent Date:
May 20, 2017 - 2:00pm
On May 20 at 2:00 p.m., third-generation farmer and author of “July & Winter: Growing Food in the Sierra” Gary Romano will take your questions about gardening and mountain farming at the South Lake Tahoe Library. Romano will share tips and techniques for growing food in the Sierra Nevada, including the foothills and the east slope. The talk is sponsored by the Friends of the Library in partnership with the UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe. The event is free and open to the public, and “July & Winter” will be available for purchase.
About Being Homeless: Meet Blue at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 05/06/2017 - 4:14pm
Event Date:
June 6, 2017 (All day) This event has been canceled.
Join us for a talk with local author and poet, Blue Marie Balcita. Ms. Balcita was homeless on the streets of South Lake Tahoe at age thirteen. She is now a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and the Chief Sociology Analyst at The Analysis Project. She will be coming to the South Lake Tahoe Library to discuss her books, poetry, and the ordinary yet extraordinary madness of her life. Her books will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library and the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless. Open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
Sierra House Elementary raising funds for Charlie Cart Project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/02/2017 - 6:45amFrom the day they set foot in the kindergarten classroom, students at Sierra House Elementary school learn about soil, seeds, planting and growing food, and now parents at the school are raising money to take lessons for all K-5 students to the next level.
Full schedule of events in South Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/28/2017 - 10:28amThere is a full slate of events in South Lake Tahoe and the surrounding area this weekend. On Al Tahoe Boulevard, one can hit the Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show, Earth Day, and Ladies' Morning Out on Saturday.
6th annual Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/19/2017 - 10:50amEvent Date:
April 29, 2017 - 10:00am
The sixth annual Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show will be held April 28-29, 2017 in the South Tahoe Middle School multipurpose room.
Space is being increased to allow more vendors from the region to participate in the only event of its type on the South Shore. A free children's planting area is also being added to the two day show that runs from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m on Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m on Saturday.
South Lake Tahoe Mayor Sass: Loop Road, housing and bike trails
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/01/2017 - 9:55amWith the warm spell of late, at lake level it looks like the big snow storms never happened. However, go up above 8,000 feet and you see a much different picture. Atop Heavenly’s Dipper Chair there is an information shack that is between 8-10 feet high. Next to it is 10 foot high signage indicating where the runs are. As of today, you can’t see either of these. Over 50 feet of snow fell up there and even with the melt and the settling, there is still a ton of white stuff. I expect our streams will be flowing into August and our mountains might stay white throughout the summer.
City's new vision statement: We will reflect the national treasure in which we live
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2017 - 9:39pmThe City of South Lake Tahoe now has a new vision statement to guide all of their decisions: "We will reflect the national treasure in which we live."
During a two-day long retreat and strategic planning session, the City Council and staff leaders met to discuss their strategies over the next two years, something they do right after every Council election.
City leaders will now get other agencies on the South Shore to join them in this mission, as well as the community. The vision will be reflected on City materials, a new logo, and be the "guiding principle in decision making."
Local schools celebrate reading and Dr. Seuss
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/03/2017 - 1:08pmTheodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904, and to honor the beloved children's author better known as Dr. Seuss, Read Across America is celebrated annually on March 2.
This annual reading motivation and awareness program calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on this day, and schools in South Lake Tahoe joined in with guest readers in the classroom, and some joined in with Dr. Seuss inspired costumes.
Author presents "Gold Rush Stories: 49 Tales of Seekers, Scoundrels, Loss and Luck" at library
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/19/2017 - 3:40pm
Event Date:
April 29, 2017 - 3:00pm Author and Sierra Nevada native, Gary Noy, returns to South Lake Tahoe to present an illustrated lecture on historical material from his newest book "Gold Rush Stories: 49 Tales of Seekers, Scoundrels, Loss and Luck" on Saturday, April 29 at 3:00 p.m.
His book features forty-nine unique, interesting and sometimes hard to believe, stories from the California Gold Rush.
Not only is he a great author, Gary is a phenomenal storyteller. You won't want to miss this history lesson. A book sale and signing will follow the program.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
6th annual Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/07/2017 - 11:30amEvent Date:
April 28, 2017 - 4:00pm
The sixth annual Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show will be held April 28-29, 2017 in the South Tahoe Middle School multipurpose room.
Space is being increased to allow more vendors from the region to participate in the only event of its type on the South Shore. A free children's planting area is also being added to the two day show that runs from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m on Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m on Saturday.
Overnight shaking a sign that Lake Tahoe is earthquake country
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/28/2016 - 11:28amPeople from the Central Valley of California to the middle of Nevada felt several earthquakes overnight, with the two largest recorded at 5.7 magnitude, followed by 73 other tremblors between midnight and 9:30 a.m. December 28, 2016.
South Lake Tahoe art gallery has international and local impact
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/11/2016 - 12:20pmMost people who drive through South Lake Tahoe know Marcus Ashley Gallery by the large wind sculptures outside their Village Center location near Stateline, but a step inside shows so much more.
Museum quality, limited editions, world famous artists, and "wow" are just a few words that come to mind as one enters the doors at the gallery. Each turn treats the eye with beauty and wonder, and anticipation what is around the next bend.
Fireside Chat with author Carol Van Etten at Camp Richardson
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/11/2016 - 12:39amEvent Date:
November 15, 2016 - 7:00pm
Join the Lake Tahoe Historical Society at their next Fireside Chat event at the historic Camp Richardson Hotel on Tuesday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Besides the group's Fall General Meeting, speaker and author Carol Van Etten will present a visual history of steamships on Lake Tahoe. She has been a lifelong student of Lake Tahoe history, as well as boats on the lake, and has published three books on marine history.
Four finalists announced for Lake Tahoe Community College President job
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/09/2016 - 11:38amEvent Date:
November 17, 2016 - 9:00am
The four finalists for the position of Lake Tahoe Community College's Superintendent/President have been announced, and the public will have the opportunity to meet them in a forum on November 17 in the school's Aspen Board room at 9:00 a.m.
Author John Hindmarsh at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/27/2016 - 4:47am
Event Date:
December 14, 2016 - 6:00pm Enjoy a Friends of the Library presentation done with a mixed-up Aussie and Brit accent – a John Hindmarsh special presentation. John writes Science Fiction and Thrillers, sometimes with crossover. Well, he claims you need a thrill in your Science Fiction and an occasional touch of science in your Thrillers. John originates from Australia [via Thailand plus ten or so other countries], and now lives in South Lake Tahoe where he is writing full time.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 43.5084" N, 119° 58' 22.296" W
See map: Google Maps
WordWave returns to South Lake Tahoe: Workshops, plays and Steampunk all rolled into one weekend
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/16/2016 - 8:52amEvent Date:
October 21, 2016 (All day)
Word Wave, a festival for readers, writers, and lovers of story has returned to South Lake Tahoe. The three day long Word Wave will feature readings, workshops, panels, music, and plays from October 21-23, 2016 at Tallac Historic Site.
Every culture has used, and continues to use, story to entertain, educate, preserve history and tradition, and connect and WordWave will celebrate those words and the story in all its forms for the second year on the South Shore.
Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Friday, October 21