community spirit
Boaters asked to "Party Smartly" at American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/03/2020 - 7:05am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The 31st annual American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe next week will still bring over 70 celebrities to the greens of Edgewood Tahoe, but this year spectators will be absent from both the beach and the course.
The tournament will be held July 8-12 and Patrick Mahomes, Tony Romo, Jerry Rice, Steph Curry and his dad Dell Curry, and a host of others from the entertainment, sports, and broadcasting fields will be in Lake Tahoe for the annual event.
Community spirit surrounds South Lake Tahoe food giveaway
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/27/2020 - 4:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the second time in as many weeks, Overland Meat & Seafood Co. of South Lake Tahoe gave away 1,000 pounds of hamburger to the first 500 people to come by the store.
This time, Overland owners Brian and Kim Cohen had other businesses join in the fun.
Grass Roots gave away $10 gift cards, Heart Rock Herb & Spice Co. gave away spice samples, and Safeway at Bijou added two pallets of fresh fruits and vegetables to the mix.
"This is community effort at its finest," said Brian.
DAR Daughters serve lunch to veterans at LTCC
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/29/2019 - 4:48pm
Daughters of the American Revolution from Lake Tahoe Chapter, NSDAR, showed their patriotism and community spirit by providing hot lunches during finals week to the veterans who attend Lake Tahoe Community College.
Opinion: We support Measure C
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/20/2017 - 8:00pm
Ever since we moved to South Lake Tahoe thirty eight years ago, we have been proud to call this city our home. Between our community spirit of caring and sharing, excellent schools, and the inspiring nature of the Lake and Mountains, we are truly fortunate to live in such a special place. We recently hosted our foreign exchange student from twenty years ago and we were proud to show him all of the community upgrades such as Heavenly Village, Lakeview Commons, Harrison Avenue, South Tahoe High School, and the new Whole Foods project.
Public meeting to discuss future of LTCC Theatre Arts academic program
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2016 - 6:00pm
Event Date:
November 29, 2016 - 6:00pm
A special meeting dedicated solely discussion of the future of the Lake Tahoe Community College's Theatre Arts Program will be held by the school's Board of Trustees on Tuesday, November 29 at 6:00 p.m. in their board room.
South Lake Tahoe teen named Youth of the Year
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/11/2016 - 5:16pm
Mya Rossi has been named Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls club of Lake Tahoe because of her outstanding contributions to both the club and her community.
Along with this role she will also be receiving a Heavenly/Kirkwood/Northstar season pass next winter courtesy of the Vail Epic Promise Program.
Heavenly Partners with Bread & Broth
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/09/2015 - 9:49pm
Six times a year, Heavenly Mountain Resort partners with Bread & Broth to host an “Adopt A Day of Nourishment” thanks to Vail’s Epic Promise Grant program. On October 19th, Heavenly hosted the evening dinner and sent a great crew from the Product, Sales and Services team. “We are always honored to help the community,” said Jared Autio, PSS assistant manager. “Do good is a core value here at Heavenly.”
Inaugural Community Games at LTCC on May 31
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/10/2014 - 9:39pm
Event Date:
May 31, 2014 - 9:00am
The Future Business Leaders of Tahoe student club at Lake Tahoe Community College warmly invites one and all to join in the first-ever LTCC Community Games on Saturday, May 31 from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Fitness Education Center at LTCC. If, like us, you’ve been inspired by our local Olympic champions and now wish to grab some gold for yourself (while spreading the concepts of good sportsmanship and community spirit), then the Community Games are for you!
Opinion: Alone We Can Do So Little; Together We Can Do So Much
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/01/2014 - 5:26pm
Helen Keller wrote those words many years ago yet they continue to be very relevant today. As I look forward to 2014 I also like to reflect on another one of my favorite quotes, this one from Ghandi, "you must be the change you wish to see in the world."
As a community that is in the midst of change, we can be reminded of these quotes as we move forward and live in a town we're both proud of, and a vibrant part of.
LTCC Community Forum to Discuss Intercollegiate Soccer Program
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 7:24pmEvent Date:
April 30, 2013 - 6:30pm
Lake Tahoe Community College invites you to a Community Forum on Tuesday, April 30 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Aspen Room, located inside the library building. The forum will be devoted to discussing a possible intercollegiate men’s and women’s soccer program. No RSVP is required to attend, and all community members are welcome to join us. Light refreshments will be served.
Long-time Lake Tahoe lawman Les Lovell retires
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 2:41am
Since as far back as he could remember, Les Lovell wanted to be a law enforcement officer.
The notions of keeping peace and preserving justice were always on his radar and for 30-plus years, the now-retired senior lieutenant for the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office Lake Tahoe Branch fulfilled his commitment.
