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Coast Guard shuts down illegal charter at Lake Tahoe

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The U.S. Coast Guard has shut down an illegal charter boat operating in Lake Tahoe.

On Sunday, September 7, the crew of a 29-foot response boat from the Coast Guard Station Lake Tahoe boarded the 48-foot pleasure craft, Cirque. On board were 19 passengers though the boat was not permitted to have six or more.

They discovered the following violations on the Cirque:

- Violation of 46 C.F.R. 176.100 (a) for not having a valid Certificate of Inspection
- Violation of 46 C.F.R 15.401(a) for not having an individual with an appropriate license

Coast Guard investigators at Lake Tahoe; Six boats cited and fined

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - To operate a boat charter company on Lake Tahoe there are rules and regulations one must follow in order to be in legal compliance with the U.S. Coast Guard or face fines and citations, something six local boat operators are now facing.

Free writing workshop for veterans in South Lake Tahoe

The El Dorado Arts Council is expanding their Veterans’ Voices Writing Workshop to South Lake Tahoe beginning Oct. 1. The free, drop-in workshop is open to all veterans and all skill levels are encouraged. The workshops will be held on Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College, Room A206, near the LTCC Veterans Resource Center.

Follow up to acclaimed national park book readings at LTCC and Truckee

Event Date: 
June 13, 2018 - 7:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — “Permanent Vacation II: Eighteen Writers on Work and Life in Our National Parks” will launch June 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Aspen Room at Lake Tahoe Community College. The second volume of this popular collection features writers from national parks all over the country, including locales like Cape Cod and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

The event is free and open to the public.

Book Making at Bona Fide Books

Event Date: 
January 16, 2018 - 5:45pm

Due to popular demand, Coco Foy will be offering her exceptional Cross-Structure bookmaking/binding class using an upcycled beer box.

Join others as you learn about this unique art form. Supplies needed: mat knife, awl, bone folder, needle, straight edge ruler, ​beer six pack box or cover cardstock​, text paper,​ and​ linen threa​d.​ If you don't have these, there will be some available.

The cost of the class is a suggested ​$10 donation.

Bona Fide Books 1069 Magua Street #4, Meyers, CA 96150 • (530) 545-1373

Location

Bona Fide Books
1069 Magua Street #4 Meyers, CA 96150
United States
38° 51' 11.7864" N, 120° 1' 13.2204" W

Correspondence Club at Bona Fide Books

Event Date: 
January 8, 2018 - 6:00pm

Join a creative, and inspired group gathering for Maker's Monday. ​The ​focus will be Mail Art, creating​ amazing correspondence using everyday items. This cool art form is an artistic movement centered on sending small scale works, interesting/fun inclusions, and unique mailings through the postal service.

Mail is alive and well and can be truly unique.

$10 donation suggested for the class.

​Bona Fide Books. 1069 Magua Street #4, Meyers, CA 96150 • (530) 545-1373

Location

Bona Fide Books
1069 Magua Street #4 Meyers, CA 96150
United States
38° 51' 11.7864" N, 120° 1' 13.2204" W

Hands-on tour and demonstration of letterpress at Bona Fide Books

Event Date: 
June 16, 2017 - 5:00pm

Tahoe Letterpress will open its doors for a studio tour and reception Friday, June 16, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm. Located at Bona Fide Books in Meyers, the print shop will offer hands-on demonstrations and free hand-printed souvenirs to take home. The event is free and open to the public.

Learn about high-altitude gardening with Gary Romano in South Lake Tahoe

Event 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.

Maker's Monday: Mail Art at Bona Fide Books

Event Date: 
February 13, 2017 - 6:00pm

Join a creative, and hopefully inspired, group gathering for Maker's Monday. Our focus will be Mail Art creating​ amazing correspondence using everyday items. This cool art form is an artistic movement centered on sending small scale works, interesting/fun inclusions, and unique mailings through the postal service. Mail is alive and well and can be truly unique. Free. Monday, February 13th at 6 PM Bona Fide Books. 1069 Magua Street #4, Meyers, CA 96150 • (530) 545-137.

Location

Bona Fide Books
1069 Magua Street #4 Meyers, CA
United States
38° 51' 11.7864" N, 120° 1' 13.2204" W

Create mail art on Maker's Monday at Bona Fide Books

Event Date: 
January 9, 2017 - 6:00pm

Start off the new year by joining a creative, and hopefully inspired, group gathering for the first Maker's Monday of the 2017 on January 9 at 6:00 p.m. Our focus will be Mail Art. This cool art form, also known as postal art and correspondence art, is an artistic movement centered on sending small scale works, interesting/fun inclusions, and unique mailings through the postal service.

Mail is alive and well and can be truly unique. Free. Bona Fide Books. 1069 Magua Street #4, Meyers, CA 96150 • (530) 545-1373

Location

Bona Fide Books
1069 Magua Street #4 Meyers, CA
United States
38° 51' 11.7864" N, 120° 1' 13.2204" W

Zawadisha's annual Holiday Bazaar Saturday in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
December 3, 2016 - 10:00am

Zawadisha's annual Holiday Bazaar returns this holiday season on Saturday, December 3 at the Blue Angel Cafe in South Lake Tahoe from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Knock out some of your holiday shopping while adding meaning to your gift by not only shopping local, but helping rural Kenyan women.

A portion of proceeds from this event allow Zawadisha to give small loans to rural Kenyan women for items with big impact like solar lamps, clean cook stoves, and water tanks. Stop by their table at the event to learn more.

First $19 million from Measure F being spent at Lake Tahoe Community College

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.

2016 brings in new laws for California drivers, bikers and more

Hundreds of new California laws take effect on January 1, 2016, many that will have tangible impacts on the lives of Californians as they work, drive, ride a bike and shop.

Here is an overview of some of them:

Transportation:

City of South Lake Tahoe celebrates first 50 years

"South Lake Tahoe, you should be proud of yourself."

Those words, said by South Lake Tahoe Police Sgt. Brian Williams, were echoed throughout the evening as the City of South Lake Tahoe celebrated its first 50 years with a golden anniversary gala Saturday night.

Almost 300 people were at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel to share memories of the past, review of the present, and a look towards the future of a city that was formed because many of the residents were tired of being represented by a government in Placerville.

Poets are next presenters at LTCC Writer's Series

Event Date: 
November 13, 2015 - 7:00pm

Lake Tahoe Community College’s Writers’ Series continues on Friday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Roberta Mason Library with visits from poet and journalist Ilyse Kusnetz, and teacher, farmer, and poet Julia Shipley.

The two writers will read selections from their works, answer audience questions about their writing process, and sign copies of their books for sale that night. This event is free and the public is welcome to attend!

Tahoe WordWave: Inaugural literary festival gaining national attention

Get ready for Tahoe WordWave, a literary event the likes of which has never before been seen in South Lake Tahoe, and the rest of the country is taking note.

Modeled after San Francisco's LitQuake, organizers of Tahoe WordWave have gathered creative and inspiring writers, musicians, and performers from around the country to share their talents over a three day experience at Tallac Historic Site. The festival will be interactive, featuring readings, workshops, plays, open mics, guided hikes, and oral storytelling.

Tahoe Chamber thanks sponsors and participants for Sample the Sierra

WINERY/BREWERY/DISTILLERY: Andis Wine | Auriga Wine Cellars | Bella Grace Vineyards | Boeger Winery | Cold Water Brewery & Grill | Crystal Basin Cellars | Dry Diggings Distillery | FOLK Brewing Company - Kombucha on Tap | Great Basin Brewing Co. | Lava Cap Winery | Loomis Basin Brewing Co. | Madrona Vineyards | Nello Olivo Wines | Sierra Nevada Brewing Company | Stateline Brewery | Story Winery | Sugar Lille | Tahoe Blue Vodka | Tahoe Moonshine Distillery | Vino Noceto

Author reading on brain injury tonight at Bona Fide Books

Author Mojie Crigler will be reading from her new book, Get Me Through Tomorrow: A Sister's Memoir of Brain Injury and Revival, tonight at Bona Fide Books in Meyers at 7 p.m.

Women as Change Makers : Building community from the ground up

Event Date: 
October 2, 2015 (All day)

Join Zawadisha and influential women from around the Tahoe/Truckee/Reno region on October 2 as they cultivate self-reliance, creativity, and collaboration to catalyze intentional change.

This full-day event overlooking Lake Tahoe will provide you with the tools and inspiration to create vibrant and resilient communities on a personal, local, and global level. Through authentic dialogue and meaningful interaction with women who have forged their own paths of change, you will leave with an expanded sense of possibility.

Justin Timberlake added to lineup of stars at Celebrity Golf

Justin Timblerlake fans will be thrilled to learn that the multi-talented actor and musical artist will be golfing at this summer's American Century Championship celebrity golf in South Lake Tahoe his summer. He joins superstar athletes and entertainers for the first time this summe. Timberlake is an avid golfer who sports a six handicap and is renowned in the sport for his philanthropic endeavors.

Celebrate May Day with Art Reception at Bona Fide Books

Event Date: 
May 1, 2015 - 6:30pm

Bona Fide Books will host an art reception for plein air painter Claudia A. Garza on Fri., May 1, 6:30-8:30 pm at its shop in Meyers. This event is free and open to the public.

Raised in Chicago, Garza is a longtime art lover who began studying with Phyllis Shafer and Dave Russo at Lake Tahoe Community College when she moved to South Lake Tahoe in 2004.

Plein Air painter holds reception Friday at Bona Fide Books in Meyers

Event Date: 
March 6, 2015 - 6:30pm

Bona Fide Books in Meyers will celebrate "Have Paints, Will Travel" on Friday night. Plein Air painer Ginny Schakerman's art will be on display during the reception which will include music and libations from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. March 6.

The reception is a kick off to Bona Fide's new community mercantile and print shop. Owner Kim Wyatt has been offering class at the store, from book making to prints.

Schakerman's art will be on display all month at the Meyer's book store.

New "Do It Yourself" boutique opens in South Lake Tahoe

The resurgence of small and unique businesses in South Lake Tahoe continues with the opening of the Wildwood DIY Boutique.

Owner Liza Utzig Schafer, a long time local resident, opened the shop in December and she says she's been busy ever since.

One can call her store an "in-person" Etsy, which is an e-commerce website full of handmade, unique and vintage items and supplies. Schafer's store is full of craft items, locally handmade items as well as things from independent artists.

Measure F bond oversight committee sought by LTCC

A bond oversight committee is needed with the passage of Measure F in November, the Lake Tahoe Community College's $55 million bond.

All schools and colleges that receive bonds are required to have an oversight committee per California Prop. 39.

Shop local and support women at 4th Annual Zawadisha Holiday Bazaar

Event Date: 
November 29, 2014 - 10:00am

Tahoe-based nonprofit the Zawadisha Fund is teaming up again with Bona Fide Books to offer an opportunity to shop locally while having global impact this holiday season. Connect with contemporary local artists, crafters and entrepreneurs at the 4th Annual Zawadisha Holiday Bazaar on Sat., Nov. 29, from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Bona Fide Books,1069 Magua Street in Meyers, CA. All vendor space fees benefit the Zawadisha Fund.

Novelist and Poet to be featured during next LTCC Writer's Series

Event Date: 
October 8, 2014 - 7:00pm

Novelist Josh Weil and Poet Travis Mossotti will be at Lake Tahoe Community College October 8 to present their lastest works. They will read selections from their works, answer audience questions, and sign copies of their books which will be available for sale.

Over 1,200 people attend Sample the Sierra in South Lake Tahoe

With blue skies and warm temperatures, many people were out enjoying everything there is to do in South Lake Tahoe this holiday weekend. Many events from a carnival to fireworks were held, giving people plenty to choose from.

One of these events was the 5th Annual Sample the Sierra Farm to Fork Festival. The main event was held at Bijou Community park on Sunday, with over 1,200 people enjoying food and drink from the region. There were 16 booths of local food, wine, beer and spirits as well as an artisan marketplace, live music and a cooking contest with a mystery box of ingredients.

Award-Winning Writer To Read at LTCC Writers’ Series June 13

Event Date: 
June 13, 2014 - 7:00pm

On June 13 at 7 pm Bona Fide Books will launch award-winning author Ann Gelder’s “Bigfoot and the Baby” as part of the Lake Tahoe Community College’s Writers’ Series. The event is free and open to the public.
 

County Arts Council Adds Lake Tahoe Board Member

PLACERVILLE, CA - El Dorado Arts Council (EDAC) announced today that Kim Wyatt, publisher of Bona Fide Books, was appointed to the nonprofit arts organization’s board of directors.

“We are excited to have Kim Wyatt join our board as EDAC prepares to launch exciting initiatives in 2014,” says Dan Cattone, EDAC board president. “The support and nurturing of the South Lake Tahoe art community is critical to our mission of ‘More Art in More Places.’ Kim will help us energize that effort and insure that EDAC brings relevant support and value to the South Lake Tahoe art community.”

Holiday Activities in South Lake Tahoe This Weekend

Freshly fallen snow will add to the holiday ambiance of events in South Lake Tahoe this weekend!

The Lake Tahoe Historical Society invites everyone to their annual Holiday in History Open House on Saturday and Sunday, December 7-8. On Saturday from 11 to 7 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm, visitors can tour the 1930s log cabin, view a Victorian holiday scene, enjoy free cider and cookies and children can even call the North Pole from a special antique phone! The event is free.

Shop Local, Benefit Women at Zawadisha’s Annual Holiday Bazaar

Event Date: 
December 7, 2013 - 10:00am

South Lake Tahoe, CA – Tahoe-based nonprofit the Zawadisha Fund is teaming up again with Bona Fide Books to offer an opportunity to shop locally while having global impact this holiday season. Connect with contemporary local artists, crafters and entrepreneurs at the 3rd Annual Zawadisha Holiday Bazaar on Sat., Dec. 7th, from 10am-3pm at Bona Fide Books,1069 Magua Street in Meyers, CA. All vendor space fees benefit the Zawadisha Fund.

Lake Tahoe Community College hosts award-winning poets

The Lake Tahoe Community College Writers’ Series proudly presents an evening of poetry with Robert Krut and Patricia Smith on Friday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in the LTCC Library. The poets will read, engage the audience in a Q & A and sign books. This free event is open to the community and books will be available for purchase.

Robert Krut’s “This Is the Ocean” is the recipient of the 2012 Melissa Lanitis Gregory Poetry Prize, offered annually by local publisher Bona Fide Books in honor of the Lake Tahoe artist who died in 2009.

Bona Fide Award Winner to Read at LTCC Writers’ Series Oct. 11

Event Date: 
October 11, 2013 - 7:00pm

On Oct. 11 at 7 pm Bona Fide Books will launch poet Robert Krut’s award-winning collection “This Is the Ocean” with a reading and book signing as part of the Lake Tahoe Community College’s Writers’ Series. The event is free and open to the public.

Success at 4th Annual Sample the Sierra

Despite smoky skies, South Lake Tahoe was still a hot spot this Labor Day Weekend. The 4th Annual Sample the Sierra festival brought in masses of people to taste the unique flavors of the Sierra Nevada. The kickoff Winemakers Dinner at Bumgarner Winery spoiled attendees with a five course meal prepared in the wood fired oven with each course appropriately paired with one of Bumgarner’s fine wines. Saturday’s Sip & Shop at Après Wine Company drew more than 20 people to taste C.G. Di Arie wines and gourmet cheeses.

Local poet, LTCC faculty member Janet Smith wins national award

South Lake Tahoe poet and LTCC English faculty Janet Smith has won the 2013 Guy Owen Prize for her poem “The Children’s Section.” The poem, for which Smith received $1000, will appear in the fall issue of the “Southern Poetry Review.”

Poet Arthur Smith chose the poem from a short list of finalists.

“The subject matter, the reading experience in childhood, could have been easily sentimentalized, but the poet consistently pulls back from that with an even more powerful detail which sees into the heart of the creation of the imagination,” he said.

LTCC Writers’ Series celebrates National Poetry Month with three award-winning poets

Event Date: 
April 12, 2013 - 7:00pm

The Lake Tahoe Community College Writers’ Series will proudly celebrate National Poetry Month on Friday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the LTCC Library.
Three award-winning poets — Kelle Groom, Lexa Hillyer, and Krista Lukas — will read from their works, engage the audience with a Q and A, and sign books. The event is free and open to the community. Books will be available for purchase.

Lake Tahoe publisher launches feminist collection on 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade

South Lake Tahoe publishing house Bona Fide Books will release “Get Out of My Crotch! Twenty-One Writers Respond to America’s War on Women’s Rights and Reproductive Health,” by its new imprint Cherry Bomb Books Jan. 22, the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

Zawadisha’s 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar

Zawadisha’s 2nd annual Holiday Bazaar is Dec. 1 from 10am-3pm. Featuring local artisans and unique finds, the bazaar gives people an opportunity to shop locally and support community this holiday season. Artists include ReviveTahoe, SquirrelsNest, and Sierra Clay Art. Zawadisha will be representing with handmade African jewelry, baskets, bags, and fabric.
The bazaar is at Bona Fide HQ in Meyers. (Behind Getaway Cafe.) Go to www.bonafidebooks.com for more information.

Tahoe Chamber celebrates 2012 Blue Ribbon winners at awards ceremony

UPDATED: The 5th annual Tahoe Chamber Blue Ribbons Awards were held Thursday night, recognizing businesses, individual and organizations for their outstanding service and contribution to the South Shore Lake Tahoe community. The awards presentation recognized all businesses nominated and announce the winners of the eight separate categories.
The winners, finalists and honorable mentions are listed in the attachment below the story:

Artist Cathy McClelland featured on Tahoe Culture Collectible Sticker 6

"Acceptance of Transition" by Cathy McClelland, is the selected image featured on the Tahoe Arts and Mountain Culture website collectible sticker #6. Cathy’s depiction of a Tahoe bear standing in an aspen grove of cascading leaves is playfully symbolic of our shared acceptance of this magical season of change with our bears and wildlife. The painting speaks to the healing power of Bear, and the peace that comes from acceptance. Only 1,000 of the collectible stickers are available at local shops.

Chamber Announces the 2012 Blue Ribbon Award Nominees

The Blue Ribbon Award nominations have been tallied, with more than 150 nominations received. Thank you to the businesses and individuals who took the time to nominate those making significant contributions to the South Shore community. The 5th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards Dinner & Ceremony will be held on November 15 at Embassy Suites; all nominees will be recognized and the winners will be announced during the ceremony.

Award-winning Brooklyn Poet Book Launch at LTCC Nov. 2

Event Date: 
November 2, 2012 - 7:00pm

On Nov. 2 at 7 pm Bona Fide Books will launch Brooklyn poet Lexa Hillyer’s award-winning collection “Acquainted with the Cold” at a reading at the Lake Tahoe Community College’s Writers’ Series. The event is free and open to the public.

“Acquainted with the Cold” is Hillyer’s first collection, and it won Bona Fide’s 2011 Melissa Lanitis Gregory Poetry Prize, offered annually in honor of the local artist who died in 2009. The book is concerned with the intersection of nature and city, and takes the reader on an invigorating ode to the seasons.

Location

Lake Tahoe Community College
1 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 55' 38.532" N, 119° 58' 23.6208" W

'Tahoe Blues - Short Lit on Life at the Lake'

Compiling a collection of 60 short stories about life at Lake Tahoe was the creative idea of Meyers publisher Bona Fide books. It proved to be a good one. Sifting through the hundreds of submiss...

Two Trails, Two Books

Event Date: 
September 29, 2012 - 6:00pm

On September 29th, Bona Fide Books will host a book launch for celebrated poet, memoirist, and travel/nature writer Suzanne Robert's new memoir "Almost Somewhere: Twenty-Eight Days on the John Muir Trail." Also featured will be graphic novel "Mega '99:Adventures of an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker," by Jared Manninen. This is event is free, open to the public, and not to be missed! For more information on Suzanne Roberts, visit www.suzanneroberts.org; for more information on Jared Manninen, visit http://jaredmanninen.com.

Location

Bona Fide HQ
1069 Magua St. #4 Meyers, CA
United States
38° 51' 11.754" N, 120° 1' 12.936" W

Bona Fide proves people want good books to read

Art reception, zine workshop at Bona Fide Books

Graphic Novelist Inks the Walls of Bona Fide Books

Event Date: 
August 1, 2012 - 6:30pm

On Wed. Aug. 1, Bona Fide Books will host a reception for graphic novelist and artist Jared Manninen and his collection "Based on a Dream" at Bona Fide HQ in Meyers from 6:30-8:30 pm. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided.

Location

Bona Fide HQ
1069 Magua St. #4 Meyers, CA
United States
38° 51' 11.754" N, 120° 1' 12.936" W

Publisher to speak about 'Tahoe Blues: Short Lit on Life at the Lake'

Kim Wyatt, local publisher and editor, will talk about Tahoe Blues ("Short Lit on Life at the Lake) and other forthcoming events at Bona Fide books. She will have books available for purchase. FREE. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the El Dorado County Friends of the Library.

Reno Writers Read 'Tahoe Blues' at Sundance Books

Event Date: 
June 20, 2012 - 6:30pm

On Wed. June 20, Sundance Books in Reno will host a reading for “Tahoe Blues: Short Lit on Life at the Lake” at 101 California Street, 6:30 p.m.. The event is free and open to the public.

Location

Sundance Books
121 California Ave. Reno, NV 89509
United States
35° 22' 5.8944" N, 119° 0' 13.7232" W

'Tahoe Blues' Book Launch at LTCC June 8

Event Date: 
June 8, 2012 - 7:00pm

On Fri. June 8, Bona Fide Books will host a book launch and reading for “Tahoe Blues: Short Lit on Life at the Lake” at Lake Tahoe Community College, 7:00 p.m. The event is part of the LTCC Writers’ Series and is free and open to the public.

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