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Nominations are in for the 2011 Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 4:55amBy TahoeChamber.org
TahoeChamber.org would like to thank all those who took the time to nominate a business or individual for the 4th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards. Over the four years that the awards program has been in existence, community participation and support has increased annually by leaps and bounds. This year brought in a record amount of nominations, which resulted in over 100 businesses and individuals being nominated for the eight different award catagories.
Artist reception-exhibit at Bona Fide HQ
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/23/2011 - 7:19pmOn Nov. 5 at 6:30pm, Bona Fide Books is hosting a reception for Shelley Hocknell Zentner's collection “Written on the Body” at Bona Fide HQ in Meyers. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../artist-reception...
Writers Workshop: "The Hook, the Twist, and the Cliffhanger"
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 2:12pmBona Fide Books, Lake Tahoe's own independent publisher, is hosting Author Todd Borg for a weekend workshop, "The Hook, the Twist, and the Cliffhanger" - What Works and What Doesn't in Entertainment Fiction
Workshop hours are Friday, Oct. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 16 from 10 AM to 5 PM with an hour break for lunch.
Cost is $250. In order to ensure the best-quality workshop experience, space is limited.
New Book Chronicles Mark Twain at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 6:30amA new book, " Fairest Picture – Mark Twain at Lake Tahoe," by David C. Antonucci describes Mark Twain’s experiences and travels at Lake Tahoe. Fairest Picture is the first and only book to describe Lake Tahoe as it was in Mark Twain’s time and reveal in detail the locations where he traveled, camped and stayed at luxury hotels.
Sierra silk reception at Bona Fide Books
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bona Fide Books will host a reception for Dorothy Davis's collection, "Around the Lake in Silk," at Bona Fide HQ in Meyers from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Sept. 29.The event is f...
Bona Fide Books Announces Fall Events and Workshops Sept 14-Nov 20
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 8:03pmBona Fide Books has an exciting fall line-up, with writing classes for newbies, craft classes for the experienced and art and music for all. All Bona Fide Books events feature entertainment, peculiarities and wholesome libations. Check out the schedule at Tahoe Arts and Mountain Culture.
Bona Fide Books hosts My Reading Buddy
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 7:56pmEvery other Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. beginning September 14, the Lake Tahoe Humane Society and SPCA is offering a dog-assisted reading practice at Bona Fide Books headquarters. During the hour-long meeting, elementary school-age children can each enjoy a 15-minute reading session with a canine listener. There is no charge, and age-appropriate books are provided. First come, first served.
Series of writing, literary events in Tahoe this fall
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 1:37amBona Fide Books' fall line-up includes writing classes for newbies, craft classes for the experienced, and art and music for all. On Sept. 14 at 6:30pm, Bona Fide Books Publisher Kim Wyatt will sp...
Series of writing, literary events in Tahoe this fall
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 6:09am14 at 6:30pm, Bona Fide Books Publisher Kim Wyatt will speak at the South Lake Tahoe Branch Library about starting her small press and publishing today. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../series-of-writing-...
Inertia plagues South Tahoe council regarding sign rules
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 7:10pmWhat's another two hours of discussion about South Lake Tahoe's sign ordinance when it's been on the books for the past 15 years? The problem is the issue wasn't resolved at 9:15pm Tue...