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South Lake Tahoe Earth Day celebration on Saturday

In typical South Lake Tahoe fashion, Mother Nature has decided to visit the local Earth Day celebration on Saturday. While sunshine may be preferred by some, needed moisture will be making a visit.

Don't let a forecast of rain or snow keep you from Earth Day 2015 though. As seen in the video in this story, snow fell just prior to last year's event too.

Lake Tahoe Home & Garden Show on Friday and Saturday

The fourth annual Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show will be held on Friday, April 24th, and Saturday, April 25th, at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex at 1080 Rufus Allen Blvd. The show will be open to the public on Friday from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm, and Saturday, from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Local's Day at Lake Tahoe Golf Course: Rounds of golf as well as fun foot golf

Event Date: 
April 22, 2015 - 9:00am

Lake Tahoe Golf Course is hosting their annual Local’s Day with a BioBlitz/Earth Day event on Wednesday, April 22nd from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. BioBlitz is a species counting competition organized by Audubon International to create awareness among golfers and the community about the environmental value of the habitats supported by golf courses.

Lake Tahoe Golf Course is a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.

Nevada poets featured at next LTCC Writer's Series event

Event Date: 
April 21, 2015 - 7:00pm

Reno's first-ever poet laureate, Gailmarie Pahmeier and poet/teacher Shaun T. Griffin will be the next featured artists at the Lake Tahoe Community College's Writers Series on April 21 at 7 p.m.

The poets will read selections from their works, answer questions from the audience and sign copies of their books at the event which will take place at the college'e Roberta L. Mason Library. Their books will be available for sale.

Easter Egg Hunts on the South Shore Friday and Saturday

"Egg"stra special days for family fun!

On Friday, April 3, the Tahoe Douglas Firefighter's Association will be hosting an egg hunt for the young ones, ages 6 and under. The Easter Bunny will be hiding eggs outside and kids can climb on fire trucks. Come inside and enjoy the bounce house, indoor playground and refreshments. Bring a basket to collect eggs and a camera to catch the fun times! Hunt begins at 11:00 a.m. The gym will be open until 1:00 p.m.

Kids can try hockey for free this Saturday

Event Date: 
February 21, 2015 - 11:00am

If your kids have always wanted to see if they would enjoy playing ice hockey, a free event this Saturday may be just what you're looking for.

Kraft is sponsoring a free day of ice hockey across America on Saturday, and the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena will be one of the spots they're hosting.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., all kids can try out hockey at the arena which is located at 1176 Rufus Allen Blvd in South Lake Tahoe.

Meet legendary Snowshoe Thompson during Lake Tahoe snowshoe trek

Event Date: 
February 28, 2015 - 10:00am

Enjoy a fun snowshoe trek which can be enjoyed by history buffs and family alike. This special snowshoe event, put on by the Tahoe Rim Trail Association, will take participants over historic parts of the famous trail used between Genoa, Nevada and Hangtown (Placerville), California.

Thomson famously carried the mail for two decades in the mid-1800s. Along the route, trekkers will meet and follow “Snowshoe” himself in the person of costumed Chautauqua performer Steve Hale of Comstock Characters. Bring your imagination and be prepared to be transported back to the winter of 1865.

LTCC speaker spotlight series returns to the South Shore

Event Date: 
January 28, 2015 - 6:00pm

Speakers from Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) and from other colleges and universities will be sharing their knowledge and experiences with students and the community during their upcoming Speaker Spotlight Series.

On January 28, LTCC will feature one of their own, Bruce Armbrust, a Mathematics and Physics instructor at the college. Armbrust will present “Worlds Beyond Our Own,” a look at the history and science behind the search for other planets in our universe.

Subaru WinterFest Kicks Off 2015 in South Lake Tahoe

The Second Annual Subaru Winterfest will be held at Sierra-at-Tahoe resort this weekend, January 3 and 4. Winterfest includes a Freeride Skills Course and equipment demos as well as the chance to meet an Olympian. South Lake Tahoe resident and Olympic Gold Medalist Maddie Bowman will be signing autographs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Subaru tent on Saturday. Bowman, 20, brought home the gold she won in the Women’s Ski Halfpipe in Sochi during the 2014 Winter Olympic Games.

Learn how Covered California affects small business owners

Event Date: 
November 20, 2014 - 4:00pm

Tahoe Chamber and Barton Health, in conjunction with Small Business Majority and Covered California, will host a free interactive event on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 on the state’s new health insurance marketplace, Covered California, and how it impacts small employers in South Lake Tahoe.

Learn the roadmap for health care use by small businesses in free forum

Event Date: 
November 20, 2014 - 4:00pm

Tahoe Chamber and Barton Health, in conjunction with Small Business Majority and Covered California, will host a free interactive event on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 on the state’s new health insurance marketplace, Covered California, and how it impacts small employers in South Lake Tahoe.

Healthcare Forum for South Lake Tahoe Small Businesses

Event Date: 
November 20, 2014 - 4:00pm

Healthcare Forum for South Lake Tahoe Small Businesses
Thursday, November 20, 2014, 4:00-5:30pm
Lake Tahoe Tahoe Community College, Board Room
One College Ave, South Lake Tahoe

Join TahoeChamber, Barton Health and Small Business Majority for a forum about what the healthcare law means for you, your family and your small business in the coming years. Will include a detailed look at the state and federal rules and an overview of the new coverage options available through Covered California.

Location

Lake Tahoe Community College, Board Room
One College Way South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States

"Brain Physics" to be presented at LTCC in a free lecture

Event Date: 
October 27, 2014 - 6:00pm

The Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation’s Speaker Spotlight Series continues on Monday, October 27 with visiting speaker Jesse Livezey, a U.C. Berkeley doctoral student. He’ll present a talk about brain physics from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in LTCC’s Board/Aspen Room, inside the library building.

Lake Tahoe’s active geological past explored in free LTCC lecture

Event Date: 
October 10, 2014 - 7:00pm

Scott Valentine will explore Lake Tahoe's geological past in a free lecture and slideshow on Friday night. Valentine, an Earth Science instructor at Lake Tahoe Community College, will explain how a number of sometimes violent forces transformed the Basin and Lake Tahoe over the centuries.

"The Geology of Tahoe: A Story of Earthquakes, Glaciers and Volcanism" will be presented at the college's Duke Theater on October 10 at 7 p.m.

Novelist and Poet to be featured during next LTCC Writer's Series

Event Date: 
October 8, 2014 - 7:00pm

Novelist Josh Weil and Poet Travis Mossotti will be at Lake Tahoe Community College October 8 to present their lastest works. They will read selections from their works, answer audience questions, and sign copies of their books which will be available for sale.

Free wildflower slideshow at LTCC

Event Date: 
September 12, 2014 - 7:00pm

LTCC faculty member Lisa Berry will present photos of wildflowers taken in the lake Tahoe basin.

Everyone is invited to this free event on September 12 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Board Room in the library building.

Tallac Historic Site transforms into vintage Gatsby this weekend

Event Date: 
August 9, 2014 (All day)

Each year, during the second weekend of August, the lawns and buildings at the historic Baldwin and Pope Estates turn back the clocks to a time of jazz, prohibition, prosperity and innovation.

The annual Gatsby Festival will be held at Tallac Historic Site August 9-10. Those that attend the free event will find vintage cars, games, music, Maytag clothes washer demonstrations, a speakeasy, tours and vendors with food and vintage clothing. The popular afternoon tea on Sunday is already sold out.

Pope House Living History Tours

Studio Tour features 50 artists celebrating 50 years of the Tahoe Art League

Once a year, local artists open their studios for the Tahoe Art League Studio Tour. This free event gives the public the opportunity to view and purchase art as well as visits with the talented participants.

For two weekends the tour is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

Here is an easy to use map or they can be picked up at the Art League's gallery located at 3062 Lake Tahoe Blvd adjacent to the Lake Tahoe Historical Museum, Senior Center and Visitor's Center.

Doggie Day at Cove East

Event Date: 
June 22, 2014 - 11:30am

Join the California Tahoe Conservancy and Lake Tahoe Humane Society - S.P.C.A. in celebrating the dog days of summer with Doggie Day festivities at Cove East Beach on Sunday, June 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

This free event will feature raffle prizes, educational points and dog-related contests. Every leashed pooch in attendance will leave with a free Frisbee too! Trail access to Cove East beach begins at the end of Venice Drive near the Tahoe Keys Marina.

Artist Avery Palmer Coming to Lake Tahoe Community College

Event Date: 
June 20, 2014 - 6:00pm

Artist Avery Palmer will be at Lake Tahoe Community College on Friday, June 20 in the school's room F101. Palmer will present a lecture on his artwork, including a slide show, as well as participate in a demonstration and discussion of his ceramic techniques.

The school's Art Club is hosting the free event which is open to the public.

Palmer is an emerging artist from San Jose, CA. who specializes in drawing and painting as well as ceramics.

Sierra Historian and Author to Share Colorful Stories at LTCC

Event Date: 
May 9, 2014 - 7:00pm

The Sierra Nevada, with its beautiful blue lakes, towering granite mountains, forests with trees that appear to touch the clouds, thundering rivers and waterfalls, and hidden valleys has long been the domain of dreams, attracting the good and the bad, the adventurous and the delusional.

Annual Celebration of Education in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
May 14, 2014 - 4:00pm

The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation invites the community to its annual Celebration of Education. LTEF provided grants of over $44,000 for student activities in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District during the 2013/14 school year.

Join them on Wednesday, May 14th, from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Lakeland Village Pavilion. There will be presentations by local students, refreshments and entertainment. This is a free event for the entire family to see the great things that are happening in our school district through the support of our local education foundation.

Mom's Morning Out: Not Just for Moms

Event Date: 
May 3, 2014 - 8:15am

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.”

Easter Egg Hunt at LTCC Saturday

Event Date: 
April 19, 2014 - 10:30am

The 47th annual South Lake Tahoe community Easter egg hunt will be held at Lake Tahoe Community College on Saturday, April 19 at 10:30 a.m.

The South Tahoe Optimist Club is hosting the event which will hide 2,500 eggs throughout the parking lot near the college gym.

Children will be sorted by age group and an area will also be designated for children with special needs. Prizes will be handed out.

10:30 am Easter Costume Parade
10:45 am Easter Bonnet Contest
11:00 am Egg Hunt by Age Group (Don’t be late and bring a basket or sack to hold your eggs!)

Grammy Nominee and author to Perform at SLT Library

Event Date: 
June 17, 2014 - 6:00pm

The Friends of the Library presents an evening with Linda Chorney, Grammy Nominee and author on June 17 at the South Lake Tahoe Library from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Chorney made history as the first Independent artist without a label, publicist, or manager, to be nominated for a Grammy in a category of legends, like Robert Plant, Bob Dylan, and Willie Nelson. The gatekeepers of the industry were not happy, and did what they could to undermine her nomination and career. But they didn't know who they were dealing with. Chorney fights back with a delicious sense of humor.

Location

South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States

Author David Antonucci to Share History of 1960 Winter Olympics at Library

Event Date: 
January 7, 2014 - 6:00pm

Award-winning author David C. Antonucci will present an illustrated talk at the South Lake Tahoe library on January 7, 2014 at 6 pm. He will speak about the 1960 Winter Olympics held at Squaw Valley and Lake Tahoe. Antonucci will feature his most recent book, "Images of Sports: The 1960 Winter Olympics" which will be available for sale and autographing.

Location

South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States

Christmas With Dream Spirit at South Lake Tahoe Library

Event Date: 
December 14, 2013 - 2:00pm

Enjoy an afternoon of festive music provided by Dream Spirit. Featuring traditional Christmas tunes, and popular classics, this performance is the perfect way to get into the spirit of the season. Refreshments provided by Friends of the Library.

Free event but it is requested that you bring non-perishable food items for donation to Christmas Cheer.

Photos with Santa at the South Lake Tahoe Library

Event Date: 
December 7, 2013 - 10:30am

Listen to a holiday story. Sing along to live Christmas Carols provided by the Blue Ribbon Choir. Fun holiday crafts to make and take home with you. Free picture of children with Santa. Refreshments provided by Mont Bleu Resort.

Free event but it is requested that you bring non-perishable food items for donation to Christmas Cheer.

Movies in the Morning at South Lake Tahoe Library

Event Date: 
November 23, 2013 - 10:00am

It's Holiday Movie Time at the South Lake Tahoe Library!

Coffee, donuts and Irving Berlins classic movie, ’Holiday Inn’, starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire.

Free event but it is requested that you bring non-perishable food items for donation to Christmas Cheer.

Fire Fest 2013

The Annual South Lake Tahoe Basin FireFest brought out crowds of all ages to the airport on Saturday, September 28.

This free event that highlighted fire and life safety for children and families. Helicopters, fire trucks, the bomb robot and dozens of fire fighting and emergency personnel were on hand to provide demonstrations as well as the popular hands-on features of the smoke house and squirting fire hoses. Smokey the Bear and Sparky the fire dog were also there to greet the kids.

Tahoe Autumn Fest at the Lake Tahoe Community College

Event Date: 
September 21, 2013 - 11:00am

Celebrate the changing of the seasons and community wellness at Autumn Fest on Saturday, September 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Community College Demonstration Garden. The day will be filled with family fun including: local music, wellness talks and activities, fall family portraits, food, produce, pumpkin patch, kids crafts, and more.

This free event benefits the Lake Tahoe Community College Demo Garden.

Lake Tahoe Community College hosts award-winning poets

The Lake Tahoe Community College Writers’ Series proudly presents an evening of poetry with Robert Krut and Patricia Smith on Friday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in the LTCC Library. The poets will read, engage the audience in a Q & A and sign books. This free event is open to the community and books will be available for purchase.

Robert Krut’s “This Is the Ocean” is the recipient of the 2012 Melissa Lanitis Gregory Poetry Prize, offered annually by local publisher Bona Fide Books in honor of the Lake Tahoe artist who died in 2009.

Ruffwear Doggone Van Tour in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
September 14, 2013 (All day)

From September 5 – 15th the Ruffwear pack will be on the road visiting fans and retailers in California and Nevada as well as stopping at the Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon in Del Mar Beach to benefit the Helen Woodward Animal Center.

If you see the Ruffwear van, swing by and say hi or better yet, snap a shot of you or your dog photo bombing the van, share and tag #DogGoneRoadTrip on Instagram and we’ll reward our favorites with some nice schwag.

LOCAL RETAILER EVENTS

Gluten-Free Baking Explored at SLT Library

Event Date: 
October 16, 2013 - 6:00pm

Gluten Free Baking, will be the topic of the Friends of the Library presentation by Kathe Hughes, of Celiac Sprue Association. She will: thoroughly inform about Celiac disease, provide helpful hints for Gluten-Free dining, and discuss various delicious ways to live healthy.

This free event is open to the public.

Location

South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States

Bill Morgan, author of "Six Days in Siberia" to discuss his books

Event Date: 
October 1, 2013 - 6:00pm

Local author Bill Morgan (pen name Wade Morgan) will be discussing his book, Six Days in Siberia, a suspense thriller with overtones of a spy novel on October 1 at 6 pm at the SLT Library. The author has over 50 years of experience as a soldier, civil engineer, forest ranger, director of an environmental regulatory agency, management consultant and technical writer. Mr. Morgan has been to Siberia three times, including an assignment in the town of Baikalsk where he conducted a seminar on conflict resolution for officials of that town.

Location

South Lake Tahoe LIbrary
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States

Free Outdoors Jazzercise Event

Event Date: 
Repeats every 2 days until Wed Aug 14 2013 .
August 12, 2013 (All day)
Event Date: 
August 14, 2013 (All day)

Jazzercise takes to the outdoors for a free two day exercise event at the Harvey's Arena on Monday, August 12 and Wednesday, August 14. Eight local instructions will showcase some of the hottest routines and highlight music from Pit Bull, Jennifer Lopez, Macklemore, Michael Franti and lots more.

Everyone is invited to this family friendly event which will be a forty minute aerobic worked followed by 20 minutes of strength training.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own weights or tubes if they have them. The event starts at 6:30 pm on both evenings.

14th Annual Children’s Environmental Science Day

Event Date: 
August 10, 2013 (All day)

Children are invited to spend the day with scientists on Saturday, August 10, learning about the unique ecology, function, restoration and preservation of Lake Tahoe. Children’s Environmental Science Day will be held at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences in Incline Village.

Cavity Creatures fought at South Lake Tahoe Library

Event Date: 
July 27, 2013 - 11:00am

Children's author, Kate Parkhurst, will read aloud her new children's picture book, "The Invasion of the Cavity Creatures", while teaching children about proper dental hygiene in a really fun, unique way. Join us for this free event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Location

SLT Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States

True Holocaust Story told by Local Author

Event Date: 
June 25, 2013 - 6:00pm

The Friends of the Library are honored to host Leon Malmed, the author of We Survived...At Last I Speak, the true story of his and his sister’s escape from the Holocaust, in Occupied France, with the help of their courageous and heroic French neighbors.

It is a story of goodness triumphing once more over evil. In addition to sharing his book, the documentary, "17 rue St Fiacre" realized by Daniel Meyers, a Steve Spielberg collaborator, will also be shown.

Location

SLT Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
United States

Roger Rosenberger shares his Wildflower Photos

Event Date: 
June 18, 2013 - 6:00pm

Join the Friends of the Library in hosting Roger Rosenberger, Wildflower photographer, as he presents an evening devoted to the upcoming wildflower season. He will review the beauty of our native wildflowers and talk about the best way to enjoy wildflower hiking in the coming months.

This free event will be held at the South Lake Tahoe Library. For questions e-mail Tahoe.Programs@gmail.com, or call (530) 573-3185.

Location

SLT Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
United States

'Planning your Garden' talk at SLT Library

Event Date: 
May 7, 2013 - 6:30pm

Join the Friends of the Library as Carolyn Meiers, of the South Lake Tahoe Garden Club, informs and delights with her presentation "Plan Your Garden Early and Prepare for a Growing Summer Season." All ‘thumbs’ are welcome to this free event.

Location

SLT Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
United States

Humane Society's History Told at Library

Event Date: 
April 30, 2013 - 6:00pm

The Friends of the Library are hosting “The Humane Movement: Past, Present, and Future” presented by the Lake Tahoe Humane Society and S.P.C.A.

Dawn Armstrong, Executive Director and Liz Maul, Outreach & Education Manager will give a history and share how a local humane society reaches every member of the community. Join us for this free event at the South Lake Tahoe Library. For questions e-mail Tahoe.Programs@gmail.com, or call (530) 573-3185.

Location

SLT Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
United States

Local Author to Share her John Muir Trail Adventure

Event Date: 
April 16, 2013 - 6:00pm

To kick off our new season of presentations, on April 16, 2013 at 6 PM, the South Lake Tahoe Friends of the Library will present Suzanne Roberts. Ms. Roberts is the author of the memoir "Almost Somewhere: Twenty-Eight Days on the John Muir Trail", winner of the 2012 National Outdoor Book Award.

Location

South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.296" W

The Lake Tahoe Historical Society Holiday in History and Museum Open House

Tour the 1930s cabin decorated for the holidays; view an early 1900s Victorian Christmas scene; enjoy refreshments and shop at a bargain table and take part in a silent auction at this free event hosted by the Lake Tahoe Historical Society.

Are You Lucky? Come “tour” our custom made log cabin, fully furnished with bedroom and bath in the loft, a reliable tenant and BMP complete!

South Lake Tahoe Turkey Trot Race Results

The City of South Lake Tahoe held the 2012 Turkey Trot Fun Run last Saturday, November 17th at the Parks and Recreation facility. The Fun Run was a free event for children ages 3-13 and every participant was a winner of either a turkey, pumpkin pie or swim pass. Thank you to the many local volunteers who pitched in to make this event a success, including Raley’s for their generous donation of all the turkeys and pies ad well as the Optimist Club for their continued support of this annual event.
The results are below:

City: Thanks Raley’s for Support of the Turkey Trot Fun Run

The City of South Lake Tahoe would like to remind the community that the 2012 Turkey Trot Fun Run is being held this Saturday, November 17th at the Parks and Recreation facility at 11am. The Fun Run is a free event for children ages 3-13 and every participant will win a prize. We would also like to thank the many local volunteers, including Raley’s and Optimist Club for their support of this annual local event.

Raley’s has generously donated all of the turkeys and pies as the awarded prizes to Turkey Trot Fun Run winners.

Free Barton Health Wellness Lecture: Maximizing Nutrition and Exercise for the Busy Life with Paula Crenshaw

Event Date: 
November 7, 2012 - 6:00pm

Even with your busy Lake Tahoe lifestyle, do you find it difficult to balance exercise and diet? If so you won't want to miss Barton Health's free wellness lecture: "Maximizing Nutrition and Exercise for the Busy Life" with Paula Crenshaw, MD. This free event will be Nov. 7, 6 p.m. at Kahle Community Center in Stateline. Among the topics for discussion are: Food vs vitamin pills? Research shows why food nutrients are better than supplements; What foods have the greatest nutrient value?

Halloween Cove 2012!

Event Date: 
October 31, 2012 - 4:00pm

The party of all Halloween parties...Halloween Cove at Timber Cove Lodge brought to you by your friends at K-TAHOE Radio!
Be a part of this year’s NEW South Lake Tahoe Halloween tradition, K-Tahoe’s “Halloween Cove” from 4PM-8PM! We are creating a safe trick-or-treat environment for local children this year with a great central location & tons of parking! And there will be plenty of events & entertainment for older kids & mom & dad, too! Best of all...it's FREE!!

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Location

Timber Cove Lodge
3411 Lake Tahoe Boulevard South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
38° 56' 47.1696" N, 119° 58' 1.0524" W

Tahoe Fund is Organizing Sponsor of 2012 Lake Tahoe Summit

The need for more public-private partnerships to complete environmental projects at Lake Tahoe is the focus of the 16th annual Lake Tahoe Summit, which will be held this Monday, August 13 at the Edgewood Tahoe resort at Stateline, Nev. The free event will be held 9 a.m. to noon and is open to the public.

13th Annual Children’s Environmental Science Day

Event Date: 
August 11, 2012 (All day)

Children are invited to spend the day with scientists on Saturday, August 11, learning about the unique ecology, function, restoration and preservation of Lake Tahoe.

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