best of tahoe
Tahoe Arts Project cancels two biggest fundraisers - starting donation drive
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 9:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dancing With the Tahoe Stars for 2021 has been canceled and Music on the Beach 2020 was canceled, both of which are the Tahoe Arts Project's biggest fundraisers of the year.
During these uncertain times the only thing certain is that South Lake Tahoe area nonprofits need help from the community more than ever.
End of an era: Lakeside Inn to close permanently
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/14/2020 - 5:13pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Lakeside Inn and Casino on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe will not be reopening its doors after the coronavirus concerns are over. They were the first Lake Tahoe gaming property to close, even before Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak ordered all casinos to close in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
4th annual Customer Appreciation Day at Sunsational Tans
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 5:12pm
Event Date:
October 24, 2019 (All day)
Sunsational Clothing & Tans will be holding there annual Customer Appreciation Day Thursday, October 24, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for all new and current members.
They will be displaying their new infrared sauna and have free tanning, $20 spray tans, free red-light therapy. There will be raffles, food, prizes and gift bags.
Sunsational Tans will also be offering discounts on all tanning packages and tanning lotions. Purchase a package for now, or later.
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe awards scholarships to local students
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 3:03pm
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe Foundation held their annual Rewards for Excellance Scholarship program on May 22 at Harvey's Convention Center, awarding local high school and Lake Tahoe Community College students with scholarships.
Student honorees and their guests enjoyed lunch while 20 scholarships totaling $18,500 were presented by members Julie Gudaitis, Velma Schnoll, Louisa Boone and Carolyn MacRae.
The awardees:
South Tahoe High School
Kaitlyn Friederici
Hannah Heidel
Jose Leon
Forrest McCann
Rita McCann
Sydney McCarthy
Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe extend ski season due to record snowfall
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/28/2019 - 10:17am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is being called #FebruBURIED for a reason, record snowfall on the slopes of Lake Tahoe and in the communities in the basin that never stopped. Resorts have broken records for the month, prompting Vail Resorts to announce today they are extending the 2018-19 ski season.
Heavenly Mountain Resort - Plans to extend the season through April 28, with a bonus 3-day-weekend May 3-5.
Northstar California Resort - Plans to extend the season through April 21, Easter Sunday.
Vail resorts in Lake Tahoe prepare for November opening dates
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/31/2018 - 10:06pm
With a drop in overnight temperatures, Heavenly and Northstar's snowmaking teams have fired up their snow guns to lay down a good base in time for their opening days before Thanksgiving.
They are working towards the following opening days: Friday, Nov. 16 at Heavenly and Northstar and Wednesday, Nov. 21 at Kirkwood.
Over last 20 years, Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe donates over $1M
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/26/2018 - 9:52pm
Through generous contributions made to the Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) club during their annual wine tasting events, the club has been able to give back to the local community over $1,040,822 in scholarships, awards and grants.
Sunsational Clothing & Tans holding customer appreciation day
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 3:10pm
Event Date:
June 29, 2018 - 10:00am
Sunsational Clothing & Tans will be holding their annual Customer Appreciation Day June 29, 2018 from 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Sunsational will have the following available for current members and new joining members: Free tanning, $20 spray tans, free Red Light Therapy, raffles, food, prizes and gift bags. They will be offering discounts on all tanning packages and tanning lotions.
They have a newly remodeled salon with a clothing boutique with swim suits, shoes, accessories, men's swim wear and home decor. All available for low prices.
92 local charities benefit from Vail Resort's Epic Promise grants
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/17/2018 - 4:51pm
Ninety-two different nonprofits recently received cash or product donations from Vail Resorts through their EpicPromise grant program. The beneficiaries all serve communities around Northstar, Kirkwood Mountain and Heavenly Mountain resorts.
Spotlight on You: Angela Zajic and Rah Hair Studio
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/15/2017 - 1:47am
A South Lake Tahoe hair salon is gaining attention from around the country because of their specialized wedding hair services, and its all because of Rah Hair Salon's owner Angelia Zajic and her team of eight stylists.
Zajic, a South Lake Tahoe native and a graduate of Whittell High School, opened Rah in 2009 after working at New Wave and in the Aveda Salon at MontBleu. It was her experience with Aveda that led Angela to creating a spa-like atmosphere at the studio which is located at 2572 Lake Tahoe Blvd #4.
TRYP holding October Mixer at Lake Tahoe Pizza
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/03/2017 - 7:45pm
Event Date:
October 11, 2017 - 6:00pm
The Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP) will be holding their October Mixer on October 11 at Lake Tahoe Pizza Co from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join them for a fun evening of networking over some delicious pizza! One free drink (beer or house wine) is included along with pizza.
Lake Tahoe's uniquely inspired Pizza Parlor. Voted Best of Tahoe: 15 years. Family Owned and Operated Since 1973 is located at 1168 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe.
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe 47th Annual "An Evening of Food, Wine, & Beer Tasting and Competition"
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/15/2017 - 12:47pm
Event Date:
November 10, 2017 - 6:00pm Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe announces the 47th Annual "An Evening of Food, Wine, & Beer Tasting and Competition". This years event will include our local breweries in a competition for 2017 Best of Tahoe Award for the best brewery. The winner of this competition will enjoy a media package with free advertisements from many of our local news outlets.
Location
Montbleu Resort Casino and Spa
United States
38° 57' 40.4748" N, 119° 56' 20.5512" W
See map: Google Maps
Kirkwood sets November 26 as opening day for 2016-17 ski season
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/21/2016 - 3:24pm
This weekend’s snow storms delivered as much as 11 inches of fresh snow to the resorts around the Lake Tahoe basin, enough to prompt three resorts to open during the Thanksgiving holiday week.
Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California Resort will open for the ski season Wednesday, Nov. 23 and Kirkwood Mountain Resort will open for skiing Saturday, Nov. 26.
Brooke Hernandez named South Lake Tahoe Realtor of the Year
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/15/2015 - 5:33pm
Brooke Hernandez of Chase International’s Zephyr Cove office was recently honored as Realtor of the Year by the South Tahoe Association of Realtors. The award is based on a member’s community and industry involvement.
Hernandez, a South Shore native, has more than ten years experience in real estate and has been with Chase International for six years. She currently serves as the president of the association, in which she has been actively involved for several years.
Lake Tahoe area ski resorts holding job fairs; Teens can apply
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/27/2015 - 8:59am
Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort will all be having job fairs at the beginning of November, and new this year, 15- and 16-year-old teens can now be employed.
They are accepting applications for the upcoming 2015-16 winter season as well as having the job fairs.
Tahoe local pass to offer skiing and riding at nine resorts in 2015/16
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/10/2015 - 11:24am
Vail Resorts announced today that the 2015-16 Tahoe local's pass will open up access to nine resorts.
Local stylists open new hair salon in Round Hill
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/04/2015 - 11:20pm
Event Date:
January 9, 2015 - 5:00pm
Many dream of opening a business, but only a few do so with the grace and style of the two local stylists that recently opened L’Atelier Hair Studio. Michelle Langmayer and Shelly McMillin opened this welcoming rustic boutique salon in Round Hill to offer full services ranging from makeup and color to waxing and specialty treatments. To celebrate their months of hard work, Langmayer and McMillin invite all to the grand opening and ribbon cutting of L’Atelier Hair Studio on Friday, January 9. The event begins at 5:00 pm and includes music, drinks, food and raffle prizes.
Nominations Open for 2014 Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/18/2014 - 7:56am
TahoeChamber is now accepting nominations for the 7th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards, an esteemed award program that recognizes exceptional businesses in the South Shore. The awards focus on businesses and individuals that have made significant contributions to the South Shore economy and community through their unique programs, exceptional customer service, entrepreneurship and otherwise.
The following categories are open for nominations:
Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts Prepare for the Holidays
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/12/2013 - 10:41pm
Last week’s winter storm dropped up to three feet of fresh natural snow on Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort, creating a winter wonderland and allowing the resorts to open more terrain for skiers and riders hoping for a white holiday season.
Vail season 2013-14 passes now on sale for Lake Tahoe ski areas
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/12/2013 - 12:15pmWith access to more than 10,270 skiable acres at three premier mountain resorts—Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort — Lake Tahoe’s only true three-mountain season passes provide season-long access to the most diverse and quality experience Lake Tahoe has to offer. Starting today, Lake Tahoe skiers and snowboarders can lock in the lowest guaranteed price on a season pass for the 2013-2014 winter season (www.bestoftahoe.com) for as little as $389.
Best of Tahoe winners announced
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/27/2012 - 1:57pmA note from the publisherWelcome to the Tahoe Daily Tribune's 18th anniversary year of the Best of Tahoe. We all love this time of year when we get to step back and highlight the people, busines...
Voting opens for Best of Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/28/2012 - 6:00amVoting is now open for the Tribune's 2012 Best of Tahoe contest, where you, the reader, get to choose which activities and entertainment, places to eat and drink, service businesses and people are ...
