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Mountain Resort Television: Will's Kids fundraiser in South Lake Tahoe to help many
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/27/2016 - 8:34pmEvent Date:
August 5, 2016 (All day)
Mountain Resort Television reporter Dillon McKeen brings us the info on the Truckee Bike Park and Will's Kids, a new fundraiser to bring the art back into the South Lake Tahoe community for the younger set. Kili Ongoy from the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe shares the event information.
The joint fundraiser by six local non-profits will be held on August 5 at 3:30 p.m. at the Tahoe Tallac Site in South Lake Tahoe.
SnowGlobe extended until 2018; Promoter wants to bring three more events to town annually
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 10:01pm
The annual SnowGlobe Music Festival is here to stay, at least for now.
During Tuesday's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting, promoter Chad Donnelly went before the elected officials, asking them for a three year extension of the annual festival until 2019 (though they would ultimately like a deal until 2027), and more money from the City to help with the costs of garbage pick-up and transportation for the three-day event which runs from December 29-31 each year.
What the City gave him was not quite what he was asking for as he got more cash, but less time.
Power lines being moved underground on Pioneer Trail, expect some delays
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 5:13pm
Work along Pioneer Trail will continue through mid-October to move power lines underground from Black Bart Court to just south of Golden Bear Trail.
A contractor for Liberty Utilities has already started on the project which could result in traffic delays.
Approximately 5,800 feet of overhead power lines (as well as communication lines owned by AT&T and Charter Communications) are being relocated underground. The work is expected to continue through mid-October this year, and will be completed next year during the allowed construction time period of May-October.
Three new Battalion Chiefs for South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 12:31am
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue recently promoted three men to the position of Battalion Chief, a move that Fire Chief Jeff Meston says will improve safety for both citizens and personnel.
Jim Drennan, Tim Spencer and Karl Koeppen are all now Battalion Chiefs for the City of South Lake Tahoe. Between them, they have over 61 years of firefighting experience.
Countdown to American Century Championship: Attempt to set Women’s Long Drive at Elevation record
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/13/2016 - 12:13pm
The establishment of a world record of a Women’s Longest Drive at Elevation will be made during next week's American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in South Lake Tahoe.
Champion long ball artists Heather LeMaster and Blair O’Neal will be making the attempt prior to the 27th annual tournament on July 19 at Edgewood Tahoe.
Have breakfast with celebrity golfers at Tahoe Douglas Rotary event
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/11/2016 - 7:21pm
Event Date:
July 20, 2016 - 7:30am
The Tahoe-Douglas Rotary Club, in partnership with NBC Sports, is presenting a very unique, one-of-a-kind opportunity during the American Century Golf Championship on Wednesday, July 20 at the Hard Rock Cafe inside Harvey's from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Hear personal insights from two athletes who are playing in the South Lake Tahoe tournament. In past years, the participants have been very candid and entertaining, giving those joining the event an experience they won't soon forget.
"Silent" movies and concert on the beach for Keep Tahoe Blue fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/10/2016 - 7:25pm
Event Date:
July 20, 2016 - 7:00pm
The beach at Lakeland Village will be the scene of the next FNCTN fundraiser to benefit Keep Tahoe Blue on Wednesday, July 20 at 7:00 p.m., and people nearby won't hear a thing!
There will be two movie screenings and a concert on the beach, all through special silent disco headphones. Guests receive a pair of Bluetooth headphones for the evening that have three separate channels. Each channel will be broadcasting movies and music at the same time, you choose your entertainment.
Blue Go out, TTD in, as operations change July 1
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/30/2016 - 8:58pm
The Tahoe Transportation District will assume daily operations of the bus transit system in South Lake Tahoe beginning July 1, and along with that change is a new name. Blue Go is out, and TTD is in.
42 buses make up the local system which have more than 800,000 trips annually on their routes which cover both sides of the state line including commuter bus service from the lake to Carson City and the Carson Valley.
Breast Cancer fundraiser: May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/23/2016 - 8:57pm
Event Date:
June 27, 2016 - 5:30pm
Grab your lawn chairs and head out to "May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor," a fundraising event for Tahoe women fighting breast cancer on Monday, June 27 at 121 Holly Lane in Lake Village from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.*
Former SLT City Manager heads to same job in Avalon
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/23/2016 - 6:48pm
Former South Lake Tahoe City Manager David Jinkens is headed south to the city of Avalon to take on the same position for that city on Santa Catalina Island, one that he held in the 1980s.
Jinkens was the SLT City Manager from August 2002 until August 2010 when he retired after 35 year of service as a City CEO. Now, he's headed back to where he and wife Terri lived and worked when they were first married.
Lake Tahoe Boat Show to include "Boats and Brews" this weekend
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/22/2016 - 10:36pm
Event Date:
June 24, 2016 (All day)
The inaugural Lake Tahoe Boats & Brews Boat Show will be held in the Tahoe Keys Village Friday, June 24 through Sunday, June 26. The three day boat show event is free and visitors will be able to check out a wide array of new boats, water toys and an assortment of local and regional vendors.
On Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., the South Lake Tahoe Yacht Club will be sponsoring a Brew Fest during the event. By donating $20 to the Brew Fest, participants will be able to sample unlimited local and regional craft beers.
TRPA launches process to enhance and protect shores of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/17/2016 - 7:58pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and its partners have started work on the Shoreline Plan, a collaborative planning process to enhance recreation and protect Lake Tahoe’s 72 miles of shoreline.
The aim is to strike a balance between recreational access, the many uses along Tahoe’s shores, and environmental protection. An inclusive, open public process will bring in as many voices and viewpoints as possible to represent a wide range of stakeholders in developing new policy and code over the next two years.
Mark Twain heads West again to Virginia City, Carson City and Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/15/2016 - 2:20pm
Event Date:
June 23, 2016 - 12:00pm The historical American character and humorist, Mark Twain is returning to Nevada and Lake Tahoe California, so be on the lookout for an elderly man with a distinctive mound of unruly white hair, wearing a white suit with an ever-present cigar in his hand. Actually, Rob Alvey, a professional geologist and adjunct Professor at York College in NYC is coming. Alvey, an award winning geologist with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund Division is well regarded for his unique sense of humor and an uncanny resemblance to Samuel Clemens alter ego, Mark Twain.
Fit Pup Fridays
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 06/12/2016 - 2:51pm
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June 30, 2017 (All day) We love animals and collect as much food and donations to benefit our furry friends at the Lake Tahoe Humane Society as we can! Members and non-members are encouraged to bring in their furry kids and a bag of dog food or treats to donate to the Lake Tahoe Humane Society. Classes are FREE all day for non-members who bring a donation item. After class, stop by Dog. Dog. Cat. and pickup a FREE treat!
Location
Elevated Fitness
4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd, #8, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
38° 57' 15.7068" N, 119° 56' 36.0528" W
See map: Google Maps
Celebrity Scavenger Charity Dash
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 06/12/2016 - 2:37pm
Event Date:
July 8, 2016 - 4:00pm Race with or against MTV Challenge celebrities Cara Maria, Jamie Banks, or Brandon Nelson. Solve clues, scavenge items, complete fun challenges and have a wild adventure...all while discovering Tahoe in a fun new way. It's an amazing race on a local level! All proceeds benefit the Lake Tahoe Humane Society.
Location
Elevated Fitness
4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd, #8, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
38° 57' 15.7068" N, 119° 56' 36.0528" W
See map: Google Maps
California voters hit the polls Tuesday; El Dorado County vote includes ballot measures
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/07/2016 - 7:44am
The California State Primary is Tuesday, June 7, and there are a few local items on the ballot.
The following are summaries of what voters on the lake side of El Dorado County will be voting on. If people are unsure of their polling place, visit this site, input your address and birthdate: http://elections.edcgov.us/lookup.fwx
Measure A - The preamble of the County Charter will be changed if passed. The proposed wording is below, with :
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Windjammers Yacht Club
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/03/2016 - 3:19pm
The Lake Tahoe Windjammers Yacht Club (LTWYC) members enjoy sailing, being on the water and helping others. Whether teaching others to sail, being part of a sailing crew or helping Bread & Broth volunteers at their Monday Adopt A Day sponsorship dinner, the LTWYC members are ready and willing to help folks in need. Thanks to the Windjammers’ AAD sponsorship, the B&B dinner guests on Monday, May 23 enjoyed a tasty and nutritious meal.
Action Adventure Expo and Hike for the Humane Society
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/31/2016 - 10:47pm
Event Date:
June 11, 2016 - 9:00am The Annual Action Adventure Expo and Hike for the Humane Society will be held in the back parking lot at Harrah's on Saturday, June 11, 2016. The event is sponsored by Harrah's and Harvey's and runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows donate to injured veterans program
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/30/2016 - 10:13pm
Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows made a donation to the High Fives Foundation in the amount of $150,000 to commemorates Memorial Day and honor U.S. military veterans.
The foundation's “Military to the Mountains” program will receive the donation so injured veterans can be trained on the slopes. The program, a partnership between Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, High Fives Foundation, Achieve Tahoe (formerly Disabled Sports USA Far West) and Adaptive Training Foundation, hosts and trains injured veterans of the United States armed forces on the slopes of Squaw Valley.
Dedication of latest phase of Lake Tahoe Bikeway
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/21/2016 - 6:53pm
Another section of what is becoming the premier bikeway circling Lake Tahoe was dedicated in a ceremony behind Lakeside Inn on Wednesday. This new shared-use trail connects to Rabe Meadow with access to Nevada Beach and Round Hill Pines Resort.
"The TTD (Tahoe Transportation District) is pleased to have been part of this project," said Carl Hasty, District Manager of TTD. "Bike trails are thought of as a 'nice to do' project in many areas, but in Lake Tahoe they are important."
Barton Foundation's Tiki Tee Off Golf Tournament
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/11/2016 - 3:54pm
Event Date:
May 3, 2016 - 7:00am BARTON FOUNDATION’S TIKI TEE OFF GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday, June 3, Check-in and breakfast at 7:00am (Tee off at 8:00am)
Lake Tahoe Golf Course
2500 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe
Join the Barton Foundation for the 22nd annual Tiki Tee Off Golf Tournament. Golf registration includes breakfast, golf and golf cart, drink tickets, and a Luau lunch. All proceeds support the Community Health Endowment to benefit the health and wellbeing of South Shore residents.
Location
Lake Tahoe Golf Course
2500 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 52' 16.1004" N, 120° 0' 28.3644" W
See map: Google Maps
Letter to the Editor: Why vote for Bernie Sanders
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/11/2016 - 11:55am
In a representative democracy, the system the United States supposedly has, the policy making is controlled by the representatives elected by the people. The idea behind representative democracy is that people will elect representatives that will serve their best interest. However, in the United States the funding for election campaigns is provided by large corporations, banks, and a handful of wealthy individuals that results in the election of representatives who serve the best interests of the large corporations, banks, and wealthy individuals.
Team led by Whittell grad develops race car that goes 1,215 miles per gallon
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/06/2016 - 2:56pm
Mickey George, a member of the Whittell High School class of 2012, helped the California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) Supermileage Team recently achieve high scores at the Shell Oil Eco-Marathon in Detroit.
The three-day event scores a car's performance based on energy efficiency, not speed. George served as the team's manufacturing lead.
Achieving 1,215 miles per gallon, Cal Poly's gasoline-fueled prototype vehicle was the top-scoring American entry and placed third overall at the 10th annual competition.
Fundraiser for couple who lost home in South Lake Tahoe fire
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 5:55pm
Event Date:
May 7, 2016 - 6:00pm
The Benko Art Gallery in South Lake Tahoe is hosting a fundraiser on Saturday, May 7 for Grant and Cecelia Nobleman, the young couple who lost their home, animals and belongings in a fire on Aspen Avenue April 21. The benefit will be from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
There will be a $5 donation at the door, and a silent auction from various artists in the area who have donated art work. All proceeds will directly support the Nobleman’s loss. Live music and art auction too!
Six area meadows tapped to be restored by Forest Service
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/02/2016 - 11:46pm
Six meadows in the southern portion of the Lake Tahoe Basin will be restored using a combination of tree removal, prescribed fire, stream channel repair, planting vegetation and rerouting trails starting in Spring 2017.
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) made the announcement today of what is being called the Restoration of Fire Adapted Ecosystems Project.
Winners announced for Lake Spirit Awards
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/29/2016 - 6:22pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency presented Lake Spirit Awards to four people who possess a strong personal commitment to preserving Lake Tahoe at today’s Governing Board meeting.
The Lake Spirit Awards honor people making real progress at restoring Lake Tahoe. Created in 2011, the awards are a way to recognize those individuals whose passion for Tahoe results in progress and environmental improvements.
City Council to look at tax increases to pay for roads, facilities, fleet and recreation
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/29/2016 - 6:04pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council will have item on their agenda May 3 that will not only affect local residents, but tourists as well. They are contemplating some tax initiatives that could appear on the November ballot, initiatives needed to pay for much needed city improvements including roads, facilities, replacing an aging fleet, a remodel of the recreation and swim complex and more.
90 players committed to playing in Celebrity Golf Championship
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/28/2016 - 7:10pm
Charles Barkley, Justin Timberlake, and Steve Kerr and Andre Iguodala of the Golden State Warriors lead a group of 90 sports and entertainment stars coming to South Lake Tahoe for the 27th annual American Century Championship, July 19 – 24, 2016. Many were hoping to see Steph Curry on the list, but with the Olympic Games in Rio just after the tournament, speculation is that he had to skip the stop in Tahoe.
13th annual Cinco de Mayo celebration at Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/25/2016 - 9:18pm
Event Date:
May 6, 2016 - 5:00pm
The South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center (a non-profit public benefit agency) will hold its 13th annual Cinco de Mayo festival at Heavenly’s California Lodge on Friday, May 6 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. An all-you-can-eat Mexican buffet, authentic live music, folkloric dancers, children’s activities, a no-host beer and wine bar and tequila tasting will be featured at the event.
Tickets are on sale at the center for $20 in advance. They will be $25 at the door. Children 6 to 12 years old will be admitted for $10 and children younger than 5 are admitted free.
Barton Health brings 'A Taste of Hawaii' to Lake Tahoe Golf Course
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/21/2016 - 6:59pm
Event Date:
June 3, 2016 - 8:00am
Join the Barton Foundation for the 22nd annual Tiki Tee Off Golf Tournament on Friday, June 3, 2016 at Lake Tahoe Golf Course. The shot gun scramble starts at 8:00 a.m. and the day gets started with breakfast at 7:00 a.m.
All proceeds go to support the Community Health Endowment to benefit the health and wellbeing of South Shore residents.
“The Tiki Tee Off is a fun way for people to come together for a common cause,” said Dr. Daniel Norman, a gastroenterologist and golf enthusiast. “Participants experience a little flavor of Hawaii in Tahoe while supporting our community’s health.”
STHS student's senior project shows him how to give back through sports
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/21/2016 - 6:25pm
Seniors at South Tahoe High School must pick something to do for their senior project, a requirement of graduation, one that pushes them to do something different and unfamiliar. Some students learn to play a guitar, while others do stand up comedy. And some students like Ethan Strain, learn how to give back to their community and work with children.
The students must select an advisor for their project, someone who knows the chosen subject and can guide the student to a successful completion.
Home & Garden Show to feature everything from authors to roof systems
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/21/2016 - 9:54amEvent Date:
April 23, 2016 - 10:00am
The 5th annual Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show will be held April 22 and 23 at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex on Rufus Allen Blvd. The show will begin on Friday at 4:00 p.m. and run until 7:30 p.m. Saturday hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission to the show is free, and each attendee will receive a small gift and be entered into a chance to win a door prize.
Barton Foundation has $50,000 to give away in grants
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/19/2016 - 11:13pm
The Barton Foundation has $50,000 to give away in grant funding to groups in the South Lake Tahoe area who work to improve community health.
During their annual grant cycles, Barton provides funds to programs and organizations, and this year they will award grants to those who address mental health, substance abuse, and access to healthcare services.
County letter to Cal Tahoe JPA: We want uninterrupted EMS services
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 9:04pm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Chief Jeff Meston and the City's representatives on the Cal Tahoe JPA have repeated several times publicly that the City will not leave the area stranded without adequate ambulance service when they pull out of the Cal Tahoe JPA. Both Meston and City Councilmember Tom Davis, who sits on the JPA board, said the City will continue to supply ambulance personnel for at least 90 days after their original termination date of April 15 to ease the transition of EMS services to Lake Valley Fire Department.
Sign up to coach baseball this spring and get free SF Giants tickets
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 7:17pm
Coaches are needed for the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Department's new Junior Giants program for ages 5 to 18.
As a benefit, all coaches who sign up now will get two tickets to the Giants vs. Diamondbacks game on April 19, 2016 at 7:05 p.m. at AT&T Park in San Francisco.
Sierra snowpack ends season at 97% of average
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/30/2016 - 5:04pm
A "Miracle March" never materialized in the Sierra Nevada in 2016 and current snowpack shows that it would have been necessary to get totals above average, something needed to combat the drought in California.
In the last official snow survey of the year at Phillips Station near Sierra-at-Tahoe, the snow was 58.4 inches deep with a water content of 26 inches, just 97 percent of the long-term average in that location.
“While for many parts of the state there will be both significant gains in both reservoir storage and stream flow, the effects of previous dry years will
Spring events on the historic V & T Railroad
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 11:20am
The historic Virginia and Truckee Railroad (V & T) is the most famous of all American Short Line railroads and dubbed the "Queen of the Short Line." Even though construction began on the original tracks and train in 1869, people can still enjoy riding the old steam and diesel trains from Carson City to Virginia City, Nevada.
Kudos: Kirkwood volunteers at Bread & Broth
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/22/2016 - 10:49pm
Bread & Broth would like to thank Kirkwood Mountain Resort for their ongoing support of our Monday evening meal program at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall. Kirkwood’s “Adopt a Day” sponsorship provided the funds for the filling and nutritious meal prepared by B&B’s talented volunteer cooks at B&B’s March dinner. That evening, the dinner guests enjoyed spaghetti with meatballs dinner that was served with sauté asparagus, green salad, fruit salad, garlic bread & assorted desserts.
Lake Tahoe school and college boards to have joint session
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/18/2016 - 10:20pm
Event Date:
March 22, 2016 - 6:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College and Lake Tahoe Unified School District Boards of Trustees will hold the annual joint meeting on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at the college's board room, starting at 6:00 p.m.
During the meeting, discussions will be held on several common agenda items.
South Tahoe Middle School Multi-Purpose Field Lighting
Judge hands down sentence to man who killed bear in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/18/2016 - 4:41pm
"These are always tough cases," said El Dorado County Judge Suzanne Kingsbury Friday as she handed down an unexpected sentence to the 78-year-old man who killed a bear near his South Lake Tahoe home on July 10, 2015.
Gilbert Alan Wetenkamp pleaded no contest on March 11, 2016 to the misdemeanor charge of unlawfully taking of a bear.
Caesars and investors could face $5 billion in damages
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 9:26pm
Caesars Entertainment Corp and its private equity backers could be on the hook for up to $5.1 billion in potential damages over a series of corporate deals that a court-ordered examiner said Tuesday led to a $18 billion bankruptcy protection filing by the casino company's operating unit.
Richard Davis and a team of lawyers have spent a year probing whether Caesars, under the control of Apollo Global Management and TPG Capital, stripped away prime properties such as the LINQ Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and left the company unable to pay a mountain of debt.
LTUSD School Board: Immunizations, pay raises, improvements and Nevada student plan
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/05/2016 - 10:05am
The agenda for the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Education on Tuesday, March 8 is a full one. Board members will be addressing the new state law concerning immunizations, new lights for the soccer field at South Tahoe Middle School, a conditioning room and new flooring at South Tahoe High, student privacy, finances, a 4.5% raise for employees, and discuss a tuition agreement with Douglas County Schools. The meeting begins at the District Office at 5:00 p.m. with closed session, with the public portion beginning about 6:00 p.m.
Immunizations
Grand Ole Opry star and future country music legend Emi Sunshine performs at the Crystal Bay Club
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/03/2016 - 1:58pm
Event Date:
May 8, 2016 - 8:00pm Grand Ole Opry star and future country music legend Emi Sunshine performs at The Crystal Bay Club, Nev., on May 8 at 8:00 p.m. Emi Sunshine LIVE at the Crystal Bay Club Crown Room! Doors at 7:00 PM, Show at 8:00 PM.
$15.00 in advance, $20.00 day of the show • 21+
Crystal Bay Club Crown Room, 14 Highway 28, Crystal Bay, NV 89402
(775) 833-6333
www.crystalbaycasino.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/1067584199952160/
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1700505396BA0D98
2nd Annual Paint n Sip Fundraiser To Benefit The Sugar Pine Foundation
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/01/2016 - 6:12pm
Event Date:
March 15, 2016 - 6:00pm Enjoy a fun and creative night out while showing your support for The Sugar Pine Foundation. "Relax, Sip and Paint" a beautiful and unique 16" x 20" canvas of an eagle perched in a sugar pine tree, overlooking Tahoe's majestic mountains. We will also have an auction and raffle with great prizes!
http://laketahoepaintsip.com/event/668/Sugar-Pines-Foundation-Fundraiser
Location
Paint and Sip "Painting with a Splash"
900 Ski Run Blvd. #105
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
38° 56' 58.8444" N, 119° 57' 33.5952" W
See map: Google Maps
Free community breakfast sponsored by the Tahoe Chamber
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/19/2016 - 9:02am
The public is invited to the 4th annual Tahoe Chamber Community Breakfast hosted by the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce on February 25, 2016 at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Guests will enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and hear from Tahoe Chamber’s President/CEO “B” Gorman, Chamber Board Members, Ambassadors, and staff.
Opinion: Investing in Tahoe’s Environment
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/17/2016 - 8:58pm
At Lake Tahoe, we know our natural resources are one of our most valuable assets, and that’s why we have worked for decades to conserve and restore them. The natural wonders of the Jewel of the Sierra and the opportunities they afford are why we live here, and why millions of visitors travel here to enjoy the Tahoe Basin each year.
Win a Disneyland vacation at Cowboy Mardi Gras to benefit Austin’s House
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 6:35pm
Event Date:
February 26, 2016 - 6:00pm
Austin’s House invites you to the eighth annual Cowboy Mardi Gras fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 26 at the Carson Valley Inn from 6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. Put on your jeans and cowboy hat to celebrate the party atmosphere of Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Fat Tuesday. This casual and crazy fundraiser features great food, music, dancing, raffle prizes, and silent auction.
Austin’s House would like to thank our generous sponsors for the Cowboy Mardi Gras: Carson City Toyota Scion donated $2,500, Carson Valley Medical Center donated $1,500 and Frontier Communications donated $1,000.
Legendary Tower of Power to headline 2016 Concert Under the Stars benefit for Greenhouse Project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 6:25pm
Soul and funk supergroup Tower of Power will headline the 2016 Concert Under the Stars, a fundraiser for the Greenhouse Project in Carson City. The concert outside of Cafe at Adele’s, will be July 14. Ticket sales will be announced soon, said Adele’s owner Charlie Abowd via his Facebook page.
St. Theresa Catholic Church holding 22nd annual Crab Dinner
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/07/2016 - 12:18pm
Event Date:
February 12, 2016 - 6:00pm
It's always a sign of crab season when the St. Theresa Catholic Church holds their annual crab dinner in South Lake Tahoe. This year marks the 22nd year they've held the fundraiser.
This year, the dinner will be held on Friday, February 12. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with their famous dessert auction at 7:45 p.m.
Tickets are $45 in advance or $50 at the door. Tickets are being sold at the Rectory Office located at 1041 Lyons Ave. and at the Religious Education Office at 1081 Lyons Ave., both in South Lake Tahoe. Must be at least 21 to attend.
First $19 million from Measure F being spent at Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/04/2016 - 10:20pm
South Lake Tahoe, CA— With the support of South Lake Tahoe’s voters, Lake Tahoe Community College successfully passed a $55 million bond measure in November 2014. Called Measure F, the bond will make it possible for the college to upgrade and modernize its technology, make necessary repairs to aging facilities and systems, and improve educational programs and students’ learning environment. The first set of bonds was sold¬ in July 2015 for $19 million, or 35% of the $55 million voters approved.
