fun for all
Letter: Owner of Sessions grateful for the South Lake Tahoe community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/05/2020 - 11:57am
After living here for over 42 years and working/owning Sessions Salon for 34 of those years, I have never been so grateful to be here.
Watching the extreme loss of life in our country has been heartbreaking, to say the least. Not having full access to our grandkids is painful but nothing compared to what people in many cities in the country have dealt with.
Free virtual workshops on growing vegetables in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/15/2020 - 2:01pm
Get prepared for the upcoming gardening season by participating in upcoming virtual Grow Your Own High Elevation Gardening workshops hosted by UC Davis TERC, UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe, and Slow Food Lake Tahoe.
The five free workshops will get you excited and ready to prepare for growing. They are all held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the dates below:
Organic Gardening 101 - 5/5
Potatoes 5/12
Lettuce and Kale - 5/19
Artichokes - 5/26
Tomatoes - 6/2
South Lake Tahoe Christmas Tree lighting festivities to enjoy
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 11:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - 'Tis the season to enjoy holiday activities around the South Shore, beginning with the lighting of the Christmas trees.
Here are the tree lighting festivities for the family to enjoy over the next two weekends:
November 29
Things to do in the South Lake Tahoe area this weekend
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/27/2018 - 11:20pm
Fire Fest 2018 - Saturday, September 29, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the rear parking lot of the Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe. Admission is free and it's a great opportunity for families to have fun while learning about fire safety and conservation. There will be a Fire Chiefs dunk tank to raise funds for the Wildland Firefighters Foundation. More info: http://southtahoenow.com/story/09/15/2018/firefest-returns-south-lake-tahoe
Rediscover Woodfords: Walk the old with us and discover the new
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/10/2018 - 5:01pm
Event Date:
June 9, 2018 - 10:00am Join local guides wearing period dress for a short stroll through the historic town of Woodfords! Visit the site where the old Merrill Hotel and Daniel Woodford’s “Sign of the Elephant” once stood, and hear true tales about the Emigrant Trail wagons and Pony Express riders that once passed through town.
Location
Mad Dog Cafe
290 A Old Pony Express Road
Markleeville, California 96120
United States
See map: Google Maps
Tahoe Arts Project holds 6th annual Dancing With the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/06/2018 - 1:46pm
Event Date:
March 3, 2018 - 6:30pm
Ten local members of the South Lake Tahoe community will be demonstrating their dancing skills on Saturday, March 3 at the 6th annual Tahoe Arts Project Dancing with the Tahoe Stars in the MontBleu Showroom starting at 6:30 p.m.
Master of Ceremonies for the evening will once again be Dreu Murin.
Ten locals have been paired with ten dancers to perform various styles of dance including Cha Cha, Tango, Salsa, Merengue, Swing, Disco, Fox Trot, Bachata, Hip Hop and Musical Theater.
Easter egg hunts and brunches in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/13/2017 - 11:08pm
Holiday fun starts on Friday and goes through the weekend with Easter Egg Hunts and brunches.
Tot Egg Hunt at Kahle Community Park- Friday, April 14 - Sponsored by the Tahoe Douglas Firefighter's Association. Tot Egg Hunt is an Extra special day for Family Fun! The Easter Bunny will be hiding eggs outside and you 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 for an EGGciting day! Hunt begins at 11:00 AM.
Easter Egg Hunt planned by Lake Valley Fire Department
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/25/2017 - 5:18pm
Event Date:
April 16, 2017 - 10:00am
Lake Valley Fire Protection District is holding their 2nd annual Community Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 16 at Tahoe Paradise Park. 10,000 eggs will be hidden at the park and the Easter Bunny will be there for free photos. There will also be a fire truck and special Golden Eggs with prizes.
Parking at the park is limited so it is suggested everyone plans on arriving at 9:30 a.m. for the 10:00 a.m. hunt.
Family fun for all ages. For more information, call 530-577-3737.
Tahoe Arts Project presents 2017 Dancing with the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/19/2017 - 12:36pm
Event Date:
March 4, 2017 - 6:30pm
The anticipated list is out! Tahoe Arts Project (TAP) has announced the participants in the 5th annual Dancing with the Tahoe Stars which will be held on Saturday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. in MontBleu's showroom.
The stars and pros for this special evening:
Betsy Belotti and Rainer Herm
Marimille Dacia and Gerzon Chaves
Alison Ganong and Bob Truesdale
Brooke Hernandez and Alex Kaskie
Cindy Martinez and Rex Kline
Jeff Cowen and Rhonda Keen
John Freidrich and Jodi Patton
Matt Levitt and Robyn Lindner
Chuck Malone and Angela Smith
Austin Sass and Catherine Arens
Unique way to "Pay it Forward" at California Burger in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/31/2016 - 9:05am
South Lake Tahoe businessman Ted Kennedy knows how to take care of not only his customers, but also his 350 employees. He is part of the team who brought Base Camp Pizza, Azul Latin Kitchen and California Burger to the Heavenly Village.
During management meetings, Ted and team ask, "How can we make it fun for all?" "How can we reach out to the community?"
Valhalla's Holiday Faire
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/06/2015 - 3:46pm
Event Date:
November 21, 2015 - 10:00am Join us for Day 2 of three fun days at historic Valhalla as it comes alive with the Holiday Spirit. Celebrate at the 20th annual Valhalla Holiday Faire, in the Grand Hall,from 10 AM to 5 PM. Enjoy the festively decorated rustic estate at this free event, which will feature a Christmas tree, holiday music, 30 local vendors and artisans, as well as performances by the South Lake Tahoe Children’s Choral Society with a special appearance by Santa Claus!
Location
Valhalla Tallac Site
1 Valhalla Road Highway 89
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
35° 9' 11.9304" N, 79° 21' 30.6" W
See map: Google Maps
Storyteller Juanita Westbrook at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/02/2015 - 2:59pm
Event Date:
September 30, 2015 - 6:30pm Storyteller Juanita Westbrook presents “The Moral of the Story” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday September 30, at 6:30 pm. The event is open to the public and free to attend.
Juanita Westbrook returns to Dangberg Historic Park, this time as a storyteller. Westbrook will present both original and familiar stories and poems, incorporating her own unique creative style. Her stories are interactive, have morals, teach important social-skills, build and foster cooperative learning and are fun for all ages.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy. 88, Minden, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
Family activities all day long on July 4th in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/03/2015 - 7:48pm
Well before the fireworks are set off above Lake Tahoe at 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, families will be able enjoy a plethora of activities along the South Shore.
The day starts off with the Annual South Lake Tahoe 4th of July Parade at 10 a.m. The procession will start at the SLT Recreation Center, to Highway 50 and down to Cardinale Way past the "Y." It will be over by 11 a.m.
South Lake Tahoe new home hunting experience filmed for HGTV's House Hunters
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/01/2014 - 11:12pm
A home search in South Lake Tahoe will be the subject of an upcoming episode of HGTV's House Hunters.
Travis and Morgan Fields of Oakland, CA were working with Chase International Realtor Angie Clark when the couple contacted the television show about their home search being part of the popular show.
All three of them had to fill out questionnaires and send in audition tapes.
“The audition tape was a little daunting,” Angie said. “My husband filmed it for me and it took a few tries. We submitted the video and just thought that would be the end of that.”
Local Celebrities Join Dancing with the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/05/2014 - 10:07pm
Event Date:
March 8, 2014 - 6:30pm
Ten local dancers will hit the stage for the Tahoe Arts Project's 2nd Annual Dancing With the Tahoe Stars on March 8 at 6:30 pm.
Watch former Mayor Tom Davis, STHS Theater Director Liz Niven, Realtor Klaus Utecht, Director of Tahoe Center for Orthopedics Chris Proctor, Tahoe Tot Spot owner Amy Thompson, Environmental Engineer Eric Taxer, Soroptimist Roberta Benvenuto, Jazzercise Instructor Jodi Stewart, Sierra at Tahoe Director Sean Sweeney and Dental Hygienist Frances Caro as they are paired with professional dancers in a fun competition.
Texas Hold'em Tournament to Benefit Tahoe Youth & Family Services
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/13/2013 - 10:17pmEvent Date:
October 1, 2013 - 6:00pm
Enjoy a night of playing poker with your friends while helping support Tahoe Youth & Family Services. A Texas Hold'em tournament is going to be held at Lakeside Inn on Tuesday, October 1 at 6 p.m. Beginners and skilled players are welcome as there will be fun for all.
Prizes will be given to the top 3 places for the evening. A $100 buy-in gets players $1,500 in tournament chips. Sign ups will be taken at the Lakeside Inn Poker room on the day of the tournament. Unlimited rebuys will be allowed through the 6th round.
LTCC Theater Arts presents 'Around the World in 80 Days'
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 03/05/2013 - 12:01pm
Event Date:
March 15, 2013 - 7:30pm
Stampeding elephants, raging typhoons, and runaway trains fill the Duke Theatre stage as the Lake Tahoe Community College Theatre Arts Department presents the hit comedy adventure, “Around the World in 80 Days,” by Mark Brown, adapted from the popular novel by Jules Verne. Performances are March 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23 at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees on March 17 and 24 at 2:00 p.m.
Travel "Around the World in 80 Days" with LTCC Theatre
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/18/2012 - 9:58am
Event Date:
January 8, 2013 - 7:00pm Stampeding elephants! Raging typhoons! Runaway trains! Unabashedly slapstick – it’s Monty Python meets the Three Stooges! Lake Tahoe Community College Theatre Department is staging this classic adventure this winter.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College Duke Theatre
One College Drive
South Lake Tahoe
United States
30° 8' 16.9404" N, 81° 46' 25.6368" W
See map: Google Maps
Tahoe Improv Players at the Tallac Historic Site
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 5:05am
Event Date:
July 3, 2012 - 7:30pm
The audience calls out suggestions. A group of actors who enjoy walking a theatrical tight rope, improvise a scene on the spot.
The audience laughs and then the actors do it again, and the audience laughs again…you get the picture. And so it will go during a night of improvisation theater with Tahoe Improv Players at the Tallac Historic Site on July 3 at 7:30pm.
The Tahoe Improv Players, the longest running comedy show in Lake Tahoe, return to their favorite theater for the 15th summer.
Plunge into Lake Tahoe For a Good Cause
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 2:12pmTeams of super heroes, penguins, pirates and other characters jumped into Lake Tahoe last winter, and on March 17, they’ll do it again. You’re invited to join them as Special Olympics Northern California and Nevada co-host Polar Plunge® 2012 at Zephyr Cove, South Lake Tahoe. The event is open to all and will include entertainment, a costume contest, and prizes, as well as Special Olympics athletes, coaches, and volunteers who will share their experiences with the organization’s inspiring programs.
Valentine's Dance with the Tahoe Dance Band
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 10:45pm
The 17 piece Tahoe Dance Band will be playing at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center Friday, January 27, from 7:30-10:00 PM. Appetizers, Wine, Desserts, Big Band Dancing, Door Prizes and Fun for All. All ages welcome! $10 per person at the door. Wear Red. For more information, contact the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center or call (530)542-6094.
The Tahoe Improv Players at Valhalla Arts, Theatre & Music Festival
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 12:56amThe Tahoe Improv Players, the longest running comedy show in Lake Tahoe, return to their favorite theater for the 17th summer. As always, their show is fast paced, unique, funny and fun for all ages. 7:30 p.m. at the Valhalla Grand Hall. Proceeds form this evenings performance will benefit the Tahoe Tallac Association. Go here for details.
