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Tahoe Douglas Rotary builds kiosks at local parks

Members of the 60 member strong Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club recently completed two kiosks for the public to use in the South Lake Tahoe area. The first one is located at Kahle Community Park and the second one is at the new Van Sickle Bi-State Park. The kiosks are now used to hold information, including maps of trails and topography as well as pictures and events. The club took on the projects as part of the worldwide volunteer work day.

Letter to the editor: Dogs create problem at disc golf course

What is the City Council going to do about the dog problem that has existed at Bijou Community Park for the past few years? Since the inclusion of the dog park, the "No dogs allowed" signs were rem...

Tahoe Derby Dames lose close one

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Derby Dames hosted a doubleheader on July 21 at Bijou Community Park. The first bout featured Tahoe's Green Team against the North Bay Bruisers from Sonoma C...

Maltase Youth Soccer Camp Aug. 6-10

STATELINE, Nev. - Whittell High School varsity soccer coach Steve Maltase, with help from current and former varsity players, will be conducting a youth soccer camp at Kahle Community Park August 6...

Tahoe Derby Dames roundup; August 18 match dubbed 'Deep Blue Derby'

The Tahoe Derby Dames hosted another exciting double header on Saturday, July 21 at Bijou Park.
The first bout featured Tahoe's Green Team up against The North Bay Bruisers from Sonoma County. Although the Tahoe Green Team battled through the Bruisers' great defensive plays and scoring jammers, it wasn’t enough as the Bruisers won with a final score of 213 to 79.

Friday Evening Farmers Market at Kahle Community Park

Farm fresh produce is available at the Friday Evening Farmers' Market, 4 to 7 p.m. at Kahle Community Park, 236 Kingsbury Grade, in Stateline. The market runs Fridays through Oct. 26. For more information email FridayEveningMarket@yahoo.com.

Tahoe Regional Young Professionals Members Offer Slew of Summer Mixers and Events

Event Date: 
July 24, 2012 - 7:00pm

Tahoe Regional Young Professionals keep the summer sizzling with their next mixer at Brothers Bar & Grill, July 24 from 7 – 10 p.m. Food and drink specials will be flowing throughout the evening.
Brothers Bar is located at 888 Emerald Bay Rd South Lake Tahoe, Calif. Board members will be sporting their TRYP t-shirts and encourage others wear them to events.

Barton Health and city join forces with Lake Tahoe Lifestyle Festival

Event Date: 
September 8, 2012 - 10:00am

The Lake Tahoe Lifestyle Festival, formerly the "Bijou Bash" will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bijou Community Park.
Barton Health and the City of South Lake Tahoe have made a collaborative effort to combine Barton's Family Health Day and the Bijou Bash - two annual events created for our community and visitors alike. Emphasizing health, recreation and fun.

Sports Briefs: Youth soccer camp at Kahle starts Monday

Whittell High School varsity soccer coach, Steve Maltase, with help from current and former varsity players, will be conducting a youth soccer camp at Kahle Community Park July 9-13. The camp is op...

Sunny skies and warm weather at Lake Tahoe expected through July 4 and into the weekend

Sunny skies and warm weather are in store for Lake Tahoe through the July 4 holiday and well into the weekend, according to the latest from the National Weather Service in Reno.
Here's the forecast:
Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Wednesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

Worldwide Recognition for Lake Tahoe South's Lights on the Lake Firework Display

Lake Tahoe South's famed "Lights on the Lake" Fourth of July, an eye and sky candy extravaganza over Lake Tahoe continues to generate international buzz, with the latest accolades coming from The Discovery Channel and Bing.com/MSN.

Derby Dames nearly comeback against Stockton

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Derby Dames faced the Port City Roller Girls from Stockton on June 16 at Bijou Community Park in their first home bout of the season. Both teams fielded an "...

Tahoe Derby Dames B team bests Stockton in June 16 roller jam

Lake Tahoe’s only women’s flat track roller derby team, Tahoe Derby Dames, hosted the Port City Roller Girls from Stockton, Calif., on Saturday, June 16 at Bijou Community Park to a roaring crowd of old and new fans. TDD hosted a double header with Port City playing each other’s A and B teams.

Tahoe Derby Dames First Home Bout of the Season on June 16

The Tahoe Derby Dames will be hosting the first home bout of the season on Saturday, June 16th at the outdoor flat track at Bijou Community Park. The home opener will feature a double header with the Tahoe Derby Dames splitting into two squads. The opening bout pits the Tahoe Derby Dames against the Riverside Roller Belles, followed by the main event with the veteran squad for the Tahoe Derby Dames vs. The Port City Roller Girls from Stockton, CA.

Lights on the Lake Fireworks 2012

The American Pyrotechnics Association rates South Shore’s spectacular Fourth of July fireworks celebration one of the top five displays in the nation The show is scheduled to begin at 9:45 PM. The fireworks are visible from all over town. Below are some of the sweet spots to get a front row seat.

Spring means planting Sugar Pine around Lake Tahoe

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not” — Dr. Seuss
As you may know, sugar pines and other white pines are plagued by a non-native invasive pathogen. White pine blister rust kills about 90 percent of sugar pines it infects. Scientists and restoration managers have agreed that the only effective restoration strategy is to identify seed trees resistant to the rust and plant their progeny. That is exactly what the Sugar Pine Foundation does and you can help too. Last fall, a volunteer described planting sugar pines as “creating life in our neck of the woods.”

Two percent TOT funds Tahoe City project; future money for Kings Beach

The existing 2 percent Transient Occupancy Tax, which is up for renewal on the June 5, 2012 ballot, has funded a number of North Lake Tahoe public improvement projects and services since voters first authorized it in 1996.

The renewal, called Measure F, is not a tax increase and, if passed, would continue to be paid by lodging guests only via the TOT bed tax when they spend the night in North Lake Tahoe. North Lake Tahoe residents would not be taxed under Measure F.

South Tahoe Earth Day

South Tahoe Earth Day is back at the Bijou Community Park this year, across from the Lake Tahoe Community College, 1099 Al Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This year's Earth Day has something for everyone, including a new Speaker Corner with talks on Tahoe Tessie, the history of Lake Tahoe, our edible Sierra and more. Our Kid Zone will be full of recycle-themed arts and crafts like

Tahoe Derby Dames Beat Merced in Season Opener

The Tahoe Derby Dames recently kicked off its bouting season against the Merced Rollin’ Roulettes Derby Girls. In its second go-around against Merced, the Tahoe Derby Dames charged the green light and on St. Patrick's Day beat the Rollin' Roulettes on their home turf with a final score of 169-129.

Edgewood Tahoe Lodge plans unveiled (WITH SLIDESHOW)

Reinvention: We're all in this together.
This is the vision of the proposed Edgewood Tahoe Lodge at Stateline.
The plan by Edgewood Companies is to create a unique world-class destination that delivers significant economic, environmental and community benefits to South Shore Lake Tahoe.  
“That is one of the things that investment can bring to the community, said Patrick Rhamey, vice president of Real Estate for Edgewood Companies. “We have continued to re-invest our property over the years and hope to be a pathway for others to follow.”

KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks for supporting Derby Dames

Tahoe Derby Dames would like to thank all our sponsors, fans and the community for coming out to Bijou Community Park on Aug. 20. We beat the Central Coast Roller Derby Girls with the final score: ...

Snippets about Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Derby Dames are in action Sept. 17 at 2pm at Bijou Community Park. • Lorenzo Gigliotti, former South Lake Tahoe fire chief, is now a consultant at Sierra Nevada Strategies. • South Lake Taho...

Tahoe Derby Dames to host contest

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Derby Dames will host the Central Coast Rough Diamonds at Bijou Community Park on Saturday, Aug. 20. Gates open at 4 p.m. and the bout begins at 5 p.m. Bleacher...

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