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Chautauqua presenters Dana Lee Fruend, Yvonne Sullivan, Janet Baker and Judy Quinlan will portray Nevada pioneer women “Nellie Mighels Davis”, “Elizabeth ‘Lizzie’ Kincead”, “Whilhelmina Springmeyer” and “Hannah Clapp” in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, August 15, at 10:00 am.

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June Joplin, the beloved owner of Comma Coffee in Carson City is a talented jazz vocalist who is bringing her show, Me and Bobby McGee, to the Valhalla Art, Music and Theatre Festival in South Lake Tahoe on July 15.

The show will be in the historic 1920's boat house turned theater located at the Tallac Historic Site.

For the month of June, we are planning kick off our “Meet the Police” outreach campaign. Two efforts—our Open House, and Coffee with a Cop will be starting in June. The police department strives to blend community service and protection of its residents. The more we hear from you, the better we are able to provide excellence in public service. Stop by and share what’s going on in your neighborhood, what you are concerned about, and of course we’re happy to hear good news as well.

On August 31, 2015, when the students and teachers are back at work in South Lake Tahoe, Howard Coleman will be treating himself to an extra cup of coffee and time to read the newspaper.

John Mackay and William Sharon were the wealthiest of the men to emerge from Nevada’s fabulous Comstock Lode. They were also the most influential. Mackay, who rose from poverty, was the hero of Virginia City, respected by its miners and mine owners, idolized by its children. Sharon, the brains behind the “Bank Crowd,” was generally perceived as a villain: when Sharon ran for the U.S.

Christina Thomas is a woman of Paiute, Shoshone, and Hopi descent who has been acknowledged as an emerging leader of her people. Christina explores the performing arts of traditional singing, drumming and dancing. She has given lessons in the Paiute language, tells traditional stories, shares knowledge of traditional foods and plants, and also discusses the history of the Great Basin native peoples; and gives her unique perspective on contemporary Native American issues.

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Outdoor enthusiasts in Lake Tahoe will soon be able to access one of the North Shore's most popular destinations, Northstar California.

The Northstar Golf Course opens on May 15 with the rest of the extensive variety of summer adventure following with a May 22 grand opening.

Memorial Day Weekend marks the grand summer opening of the mountain bike park, hiking trails, and all activities, dining and shopping offered throughout The Village at Northstar.

Northstar Golf Course tees off Friday, May 15

On March 29, 2015, Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern fell through the roof of a burning home, resulting in severe burns over 70% of his body. In the days since the accident, firefighters and other concerned people from around the country have been sending both prayers and money to the family.

The outpouring of support is also evident on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. On Sunday, April 19, the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and The Local 2441 are putting on a pancake breakfast to raise money for the mounting expenses for Dern and his family.

The scene: The 1950s were a huge decade of change for South Lake Tahoe, with the proliferation of casinos on the Nevada side and the creation of the one-chair Heavenly ski resort on the California side. But the main attraction, then as now, was the lake itself, its shore dotted with mom-and-pop motels, vacation cottages and souvenir shops. When the original Red Hut opened here in 1959, South Lake Tahoe was becoming popular but the tourism infrastructure was nascent.

Employees from the El Dorado County Probation Department were recently honored for the public safety services they provide to the community.

The award categories and recipients were as follows:

Bob Bensen Memorial Award for Deputy Probation Officer of the Year: Deputy Probation Officer II Brian Dolcini (Shingle Springs Field Office)
Employee of the Year: Administrative Technician Jackie Walker (Shingle Springs Field Office)
Special Award Presentation: Deputy Probation Officer - Institutions: Matt Flager (Posthumously)

The League to Save Lake Tahoe is giving the gift of a pristine Lake Tahoe this holiday season. They are looking for shoppers who not only want to buy someone a cool gift, but for people who want to invest in the future of Lake Tahoe.

Not only can people make monetary donations they can also buy gifts which include the iconic Keep Tahoe Blue bumper stickers, tshirts, kayaks, coffee mugs and books.

During the past year, the League did the following to help keep the lake blue:

Engaged 891 volunteers

Fabulous Lake Tahoe's concert report for November 2014.

http://fabulouslaketahoe.blogspot.com/2014/11/november-2014-in-tahoe-bassnectar.html

November 01 Drought Relief @ Cabo Wabo
The Blokes @ 968 Park Hotel
Live Music w/ Steve and Tom @ Gar Woods
November 02 DJ Chris English @ Cabo Wabo
November 03 Cash Only Band @ Cabo Wabo
November 04 The Connor Party @ Cabo Wabo
Open mic w/ Lucas Arizu @ Fat Cat Cafe

To the Editor,

Back in April, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) was awarded over $150,000 to look into providing safer, off highway opportunities around South Tahoe Middle School (STMS). The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) awarded the grant as part of their $500,000 "On Our Way" program grants.

To the Community,

I offer a friendly challenge to my fellow city council candidates to make South Lake Tahoe a “Sign Free” zone this campaign season. Whether or not they take me up on the offer, I am forgoing them and focusing my energy instead in walking neighborhoods and listening to what is on voters’ minds.

8/5/14 9:15 a.m. update: Rains in Northern California on Monday did little to penetrate the canopy of the raging fires according to Bald Fire Inicident Command, but the fire did burn less actively. As of Tuesday morning, the lightening caused fire has consumed 39,850 acres and is 30% contained. Nearly 1,000 fire fighters are on the fire.

The other large fire near the town of Burney, the Eiler Fire, is now 20% contained and it has burned 28,600 acres. The estimate date for full containment is August 20th and for the Bald Fire, August 17th.

Artemis Mediterranean Grill has expanded its business to include a second restaurant, Artemis Lakefront Café, in the Ski Run Marina. Owners Angela and Brian Luke will celebrate the opening of this new location with a grand opening party and ribbon cutting officiated by TahoeChamber on June 17.

Over 200 women flocked to Lake Tahoe Community College for the fourth annual “Mom’s Morning Out” on Saturday, May 3.

Women of all ages, not just moms, delighted in a morning of pampering and fitness. The morning started with the option to participate in a yoga class with The Studio Lake Tahoe or an outdoor cardio and strength training with Megan Waskiewicz from Lake Tahoe Community College.

Enjoy a morning of pampering, fitness, and wellness. Barton Health invites
women from the community to attend the third annual Mom’s Morning Out on Saturday, May 3.

“Mom’s Morning Out was started by Barton Health to promote wellness and health services available in our community,” says Leanne Wagoner, Barton’s Community Outreach Coordinator and co-organizer of the event. “It’s a chance for every woman to relax, unwind, and get informed.”

The Bean Bar has been open on the south shore of Lake Tahoe since December and has already become a favorite of both South Lake Tahoe locals and visitors.

Located in the Round Hill Shopping Center, the Bean Bar is open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for now, and once summer arrives they'll extend hours to 6 p.m.

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Model and television personality Heidi Klum hit the red carpet in South Lake Tahoe Saturday night to help celebrate the opening of the new luxury hotel, The Landing. She was joined by 10 time Grammy award winner Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, local business owners and associates.

The party highlighted what the hotel is bringing to the south shore: a 5 star boutique property with high end amenities, a beautiful onyx bar, a restaurant under the direction of a celebrated British chef, fire pits as well as a new wedding and event venue.

Join novice and expert birders alike for the South Lake Tahoe Christmas Bird Count (CBC), Dec. 14, sponsored by the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS). The Christmas Bird Count, begun in 1900, is widely regarded as the largest and oldest citizen science project in the world.

The CBC makes a valuable contribution to conservation, collecting critical data on bird population trends and building a database. The Audubon Society and other organizations use the CBC database to assess the health of bird populations — and to help guide conservation action.

The Family Resource Center is hosting a Cafecitos Gathering on November 5th for all Spanish-speaking parents that have a child in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District. Cafecitos is similar to PTA. The gathering is designed to engage parents in school success, and provides an opportunity to formulate ideas on how parents and schools can work together more effectively. We will be meeting at Lake Tahoe Community College in the Aspen Room from 9:30am to 10:30am on November 5th. The Family Resource Center will donate coffee and pastries for your enjoyment.

Lake Tahoe Community College invites community members, college employees, and students to attend a 2020 Vision session on Friday, September 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the college's Board/Aspen Room.

Now in their 39th year, LTCC is taking steps in determining what direction they should head in the future when taking declining enrollment, budget concerns, and other issues into consideration.