community volunteer
Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day Spring
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/12/2023 - 11:50am
Event Date:
June 17, 2023 (All day) When: Saturday, June 17 | 9 am – 12:30 pm
Where: Meeks Meadow | Forest Rte 14N42, Tahoma, CA 96142
Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to this fun, hands-on, in-the-field event. By pitching in, you will help improve the ecosystem function and the wildlife habitats that surround Lake Tahoe. Healthy forests and meadows act as natural pollution filters to Keep Tahoe Blue. The site we will be working in is one mile off of the Meeks Bay trailhead.
Location
Meeks Meadow
Forest Rte 14N42, Tahoma, CA 96142
United States
See map: Google Maps
STPUD candidates respond to questions
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 8:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are three open seats on the South Tahoe Public Utility Board of Directors this election season, two for a four-year term and one for a two-year term.
South Tahoe Now reached out to the candidates and below are their answers to a set of questions. For the two four-year terms, incumbent Kelly Sheehan is running for reelection, Duane Wallace is running after being appointed to fill Jim Jones's spot on the board until this election, and they are joined by David Peterson.
Tahoe Blue Crew Training
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 4:16pm
Event Date:
June 11, 2020 (All day) Thursday, June 11 | 11:30 am - noon
Thursday, June 11 | 3:30 - 4 pm
Be a part of the solution by joining Tahoe Blue Crew and taking action to remove litter from your Lake Tahoe community! Through our Zoom training you will learn how to be a Tahoe Blue Crew leader and learn how to execute your very own Blue Crew experience.
Head to https://www.keeptahoeblue.org/news/events/2020-June-11-am-TBC-training for more information and to RSVP today.
Location
Zoom
United States
See map: Google Maps
Tahoe Blue Crew Training
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 4:06pm
Event Date:
June 10, 2020 - 12:00pm Wednesday, June 10 | noon - 12:30 pm
Wednesday, June 10 | 4:30 - 5 pm
Be a part of the solution by joining Tahoe Blue Crew and taking action to remove litter from your Lake Tahoe community! Through this Zoom training you will learn how to become a Tahoe Blue Crew leader and how to execute your own Blue Crew experience.
Head to https://www.keeptahoeblue.org/news/events/2020-June-3-TBC-training for more information and to register today.
Location
Zoom
United States
See map: Google Maps
Nominations sought for El Dorado County Senior of the Year
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 4:41pm
Do you know an outstanding older adult or a married couple aged 60 years or older who has performed exemplary work in El Dorado County, both in South Lake Tahoe or on the West Slope, as a volunteer? Consider nominating them for the Senior of the Year Award.
The annual “Senior of the Year” award will be presented by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors on May 19, 2020, at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 330 Fair Lane in Placerville, and is hosted by the El Dorado County Area Agency on Aging and the Commission on Aging.
27th annual CASA Gala 2019 - Be the sparkle in a child's life
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 10:43am
Event Date:
November 2, 2019 - 6:00pm
Child Advocates of El Dorado is holding their annual gala on Saturday, November 2 starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Serrano Country Club in El Dorado Hills. Funds raised during this special evening help support their services in the county, including South Lake Tahoe.
The 27th annual CASA Gala is a black-tie affair and the cost is $125 per ticket. Purchase tickets, or for more information, visit https://www.casaeldorado.org/product/casa-gala-2019-ticket-purchase/.
El Dorado County Senior of the Year nominations being accepted
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/26/2019 - 10:06am
Do you know an outstanding older adult or a married couple aged 60 years or older who has performed exemplary work in El Dorado County as a volunteer? Consider nominating the individual(s) for the El Dorado County “Senior of the Year” award.
The annual Senior of the Year award will be presented by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors on May 21, 2019, at the Board of Supervisors Chambers located at 330 Fair Lane in Placerville. The award is hosted by the El Dorado County Area Agency on Aging and the Commission on Aging.
Tax-aide volunteers needed in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/22/2018 - 8:40pm
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Repeats every week until Thu Nov 29 2018 .
October 23, 2018 (All day)
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October 30, 2018 (All day)
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November 6, 2018 (All day)
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November 13, 2018 (All day)
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November 20, 2018 (All day)
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November 27, 2018 (All day) Looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity? If you’re good with numbers and people, you’re the kind of volunteer needed for the upcoming tax season. The South Lake Tahoe branch of the AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide Program is seeking individuals interested in working in the volunteer-run tax preparation center. Volunteers will be helping people in the South Lake Tahoe and surrounding area with free and individualized services. Three types of volunteers are needed.
Letter: Why you should vote Nick Exline for South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) Board
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/14/2018 - 1:31pm
My name is Nick Exline and I am asking for your vote on November 6th for the South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) Board as I will bring a higher level of commitment, leadership and vision to the STPUD Board.
Nominations open for El Dorado County Senior of the Year
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/06/2018 - 8:59pm
Do you know an outstanding older adult or a married couple aged 60 years or older who has performed exemplary work in El Dorado County as a volunteer? Consider nominating them for the Senior of the Year Award.
The annual “Senior of the Year” award will be presented by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors on May 22, 2018, at the Board of Supervisors Chambers located at 330 Fair Lane in Placerville, and is hosted by the El Dorado County Area Agency on Aging and the Commission on Aging.
Tahoe Douglas Fire promotes Bryce Cranch to battalion chief
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/06/2018 - 8:15pm
Captain Bryce Cranch has been promoted to the position of Battalion Chief, filling the vacancy left by retiring chief Rich Nalder.
Kudos: City team thanks South Lake Tahoe resident
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/21/2017 - 10:52am
The City of South Lake Tahoe Recreation Services Team would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to local resident Greg Siomiak for volunteering to add some sparkle to our pickle ball courts. Greg has been instrumental in the addition of pickle ball to the recreation complex amenities and helping us keep the courts in the best possible condition. Recently Greg dedicated several hours to re-stripe the pickle ball courts and they look fabulous!
On behalf of the Recreation Services Team and all of those who enjoy pickle ball we thank you Greg for your time and service to the community.
Help clean South Lake Tahoe bike trails
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/12/2017 - 10:18am
Event Date:
June 17, 2017 - 9:30am Volunteers can meet at one of three locations throughout South Tahoe to pick up litter from the areas around our bike paths. Then we’ll get together at the League to Save Lake Tahoe office for a free lunch and celebration. All ages are welcome and all supplies will be provided.
We encourage volunteers to ride their bike, which also makes you eligible to enter a free raffle for a chance to win prizes!
Learn more and sign up for a location at clean-tahoe.org/bike-path-cleanup/.
Nominations being accepted for Senior of the Year Award 2017
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/12/2017 - 1:17pm
Do you know an outstanding older adult or a married couple 60-years or older who have performed exemplary work in El Dorado County as a volunteer? Consider nominating them for the Senior of the Year Award.
The annual “Senior of the Year” award will be presented by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors on May 16, 2017, at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, hosted by the El Dorado County Area Agency on Aging and the Commission on Aging.
Opinion: Why I'm running for Lake Tahoe Community College Trustee
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 7:40pm
I am running as a candidate for Lake Tahoe Community College Trustee in District 4 because I believe a good education is one of the most important services a community can provide to its citizens.
Lake Tahoe Community College is in an extraordinary and unprecedented position with the passing of Measure F two years ago. I am committed to the prospect of offering students an affordable four-year degree program, upgrading our current facilities, building the University center and exploring the possibility of on campus housing for students.
Grow in Tahoe: Become a UCCE Master Gardener
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/21/2016 - 12:03pm
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) invites adults interested in helping others learn about gardening and landscaping to apply to train as a Master Gardener volunteer. UCCE Master Gardener volunteers learn University-based scientific information and then share that knowledge with the gardening community. Master Gardener volunteers are people of all ages and from all walks of life with a common desire to help others learn about gardening and landscaping.
Help needed for UC Davis 2016 Science Fair in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/23/2016 - 8:38am
The 11th annual Science Expo is just around the corner and they are looking for volunteers to help facilitate the exciting and fun activities on five days (Monday through Friday, March 14-18) at eleven different 2 hour and 15 minute sessions:
Monday, March 14 / 9:15-11:30 am
Monday, March 14 / 11:30-1:45 pm
Tuesday, March 15 / 9:00-11:15 am
Tuesday, March 15 / 11:05-1:20 pm
Wednesday, March 16 / 9:30-11:45 am
Wednesday, March 16 / 11:45-2:00 pm
Wednesday, March 16 / 3:45-6:00 pm
Thursday, March 17 / 8:45-11:00 am
Thursday, March 17 / 11:05-1:20 pm
Friday, March 18 / 9:45-12:00 pm
Volunteer drivers needed to deliver meals to seniors in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/14/2016 - 8:33am
The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program in South Lake Tahoe continues to have a great need for community volunteer drivers to help deliver lunchtime meals to homebound seniors and other vulnerable people. The meals are prepared by the Senior Nutrition Program and the volunteers deliver those meals.
Volunteers invited to tackle Lake Tahoe invasive species
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/09/2012 - 12:07pm
Lake Tahoe Basin residents and visitors are invited to help remove one of Tahoe’s most prolific aquatic invasive weeds, Eurasian watermilfoil, during a community volunteer event at Baldwin Beach on Sunday, July 15.
The project is a partnership of the League to Save Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, and the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Preventing the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species is a top priority for all three agencies.
Al Tahoe Fall Neighborhood Clean-Up Day is Oct. 15
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 1:36pm
Event Date:
October 15, 2011 - 12:00pm
Here's an item From Tracy Franklin, community volunteer coordinator for the City of South Lake Tahoe.
Do you live in the Al Tahoe neighborhood?
Are you looking for a way to participate in your community?
Please feel free to join us at the Al Tahoe Fall Neighborhood Clean-up Day next Saturday, October 15th from noon – 3pm.
We will meet at Regan Beach at noon and collection bags and gloves will be dispersed.Please see the attached event flyer (PDFs) for more details.
