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Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

6-12” of Fresh Snow reported at resorts and Lifts will operate on delayed openings and Wind & Weather Permitting… Heavenly, Kirkwood, Northstar, Squaw, Alpine, Mt Rose, Boreal & Mammoth are scheduled to open weather permitting… Sierra at Tahoe & Sugar Bowl scheduled to open Friday. Chain Controls posted on all highways morning… Buckle Up! Winter Storm Warning posted thru Friday morning and Winter Storm Watch, Friday evening thru Saturday.

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Fresh Snow reported at resorts and Lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting… Heavenly will fire up Dipper Express today. Kirkwood, Mt Rose & Mammoth are open top to bottom. Sierra at Tahoe & Sugar Bowl scheduled to open Friday. Chain Controls posted this morning… Buckle Up! Winter Storm Warning posted starting tonight with snow thru Saturday.

The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation is holding their first "Breakfast For Dinner" on Tuesday, December 4 at Ernie's in South Lake Tahoe from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Come in your pajamas and enjoy while raising money for local schools and students.

"Dinner" includes Ernie's famous French toast with bacon or sausage and a beverage. A full order is $10 and a half order is just $5. There will also be hot chocolate and a mimosa bar available for an additional donation, so be sure to bring cash.

It’s a bit of a drive for Kirkwood Mountain Resort team members to travel to South Lake Tahoe to volunteer at a Bread & Broth Monday Meal dinner at St. Theresa Grace Hall, however, it is a trip that the Kirkwood folks gladly make. Every other month 4-5 Kirkwood team members participate in Kirkwood’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment and join the B&B volunteers in serving the members of the Lake Tahoe South Shore community. Often there is a waiting list of Vail folks who want to come help at the B&B dinners.

Thanksgiving is the kickoff to the holiday season, and once the feast is done there are some fun activities on the South Shore to enjoy.

Heavenly Village Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Heavenly Village for the first time ever on Friday, November 23 at 7:00 p.m. The Heavenly Village is located in South Lake Tahoe at 1001 Heavenly Village Way. Ceremony includes carolers, music and special visit by Santa Claus, all until 9:00 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A weekend-long celebration of the holidays will be at the historic Valhalla Grand Hall and Boathouse Theater November 16-18, 2018.

The annual Valhalla Holiday Faire will feature a variety of local and regional arts and crafts vendors, a Grand Hall decked out in traditional holiday style, refreshments from their bar, photos with Santa and the Valhalla raffle and holiday cheer to kick off the season in true Tahoe style.

The Tahoe Chamber's GO Local & Win! campaign is returning to South Lake Tahoe for the 2018 holiday season. Starting on Small Business Saturday, November 24, the campaign is for business owners and operators, and local shoppers and diners.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy has announced that the gates to Van Sickle Bi-State Park are closed for the winter season. Although the park's facilities are closed, the 725 acre park remain open year-round and are enjoyed by those on day outings, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or just having fun in the snow.

The winter closure includes the Park’s gates, roads, parking lots, water, restrooms and trash collection. The Conservancy reminds visitors to pack out all trash.

This year is a big milestone in the history of the Freaker's Ball....40 years of fun and entertainment at a variety of South Shore locations since its inception. On Saturday, October 26, 2018 the Freaker's Ball will be held at MontBleu Resort & Spa starting at 9:00 p.m. The crowds continue to grow and the costumes continue to entertain.

The following is a reprint of our story from 2014:

The Beginning in 1978

Join the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless and the City of South Lake Tahoe on Sunday, November 18 for their inaugural fun turkey trot for all ages at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex.

This family event features a Gobble Wobble (10 and under) run at 10:00 a.m. followed by a 5K run at 10:30 am.

The cost is $20 for adults, $15 for ages 11-18 and free for kids 10 and under. Funds raised go to help those using the Warm Room in South Lake Tahoe this winter. The first 100 to sign up will receive a free reusable water bottle. Register at: Tahoehomeless.org/turkeytrot

Bubbles & Bowties, an adult prom that raises funds for Camp Buck and the Nevada Diabetes Foundation, had a record breaking fifth year thanks to support from the South Lake Tahoe community, Ms. Lisa Maloff and Ricky Reich.

SOUTH LAKE THAOE, Caif. - What does the future Bijou Community Park look like? Will it expand, offer different recreational opportunities or does it remain the same?

The City of South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation Commissioners and City staff will host a public workshop at Bijou Community Park on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to obtain feedback from community members on opportunities to expand and create access to outdoor recreation.

The workshop is going to be "fun and interactive," according to organizers and will also include refreshments.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The annual Lake Tahoe Marathon is October 12-14, 2018 with 1,800 athletes headed to town for the race. Over 20 events will take place around Lake Tahoe during the three days of fun and festivities this year, the 23rd year of the Marathon. Over 2,500 family members and friends are also expected to travel to the lake to watch and enjoy the town.

Join the League to Save Lake Tahoe for a fun evening with local stormwater scientists, drinks, food and a raffle on October 25 at Lake Tahoe AleWorx from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

No experience necessary. RSVP for the free event at keeptahoeblue.org/events - https://donate.keeptahoeblue.org/event/pipe-keeper-launch-party/e199083/register/new/select-tickets

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Hiking trails have maps, roads have maps, bike trails have maps, and water trails have maps.

The Lake Tahoe Water Trail has been in place since 2003 and is a designated water route along the 72-mile shoreline that connects public launch/landing sites to help paddlers have a safe, responsible, and fun recreation experience while practicing good stewardship that protects the watershed.

The connect users to the trail, a newly designed website has been launched with paddle routes listed that match abilities and interests, navigation tools, and water safety tips.

Celebrate the annual fall migration of the Kokanee salmon of Lake Tahoe at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center during the two-day Fish Fest October 6/7 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.

Join the fun and participate in this free family event which has become one of the most fascinating educational and wildlife viewing events in Northern California.

Come and join us for The Hootchy Kootchy Girls Amateur Fantastic Fall Show on October 26-27 at the Reno Underground! This show has all of the glamour and vintage kitch that The Hootchy Kootchy Girls are known for, with a little Fall-tastic spice.

Channeling the old cabaret shows of the 1940's and 1950's, the Fantastic Fall show has dance, music and comedy. Guest artists include The Retro Radio Dolls, Chad Sweet and the dancers of the Hootchy Kootchy Girls Vintage Cabaret class.

A fun and unique night out!

FRIDAY OCT. 26TH AT 8:30PM (DOORS OPEN 1 HOUR BEFORE THE SHOW)

Family owned and operated Adventure Mountain Lake Tahoe will soon be offering sledding, tubing, and snow fun adventures in the upcoming winter months. In the meantime, Adventure Mountain owners Linda and Jim Mueller sponsored the Bread & Broth Monday Meal on September 10th as a way of offering members of the local community a fun evening of excellent food, social mixing and a welcoming environment.

Fire Fest 2018 will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. outside 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.

Helicopters will star again this year as they land just outside the venue at the Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe. What an incredible opportunity to get a close-up look at these amazing machines. Crews will be on hand to answer questions and explain how they help us when we need them most.

The Kiwanis of Tahoe Sierra Club is holding their 16th annual SeptOberfest on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at MontBleu Casino Resort from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Once again they offer beer tasting, German buffet, wine tasting, a beer garden, a stein holding contest, music, dancing, silent and live auction and a lot of fun. They are also bringing back their famous envelopes full of great prizes.

Tickets are $50 if purchased before September 8, $55 after that date.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Nature is healing, and a new partnership between the U.S. Forest Service and Barton Health is bringing the benefits of 154,000 acres of wellness around Lake Tahoe to the public.

"Nature is medicine, nutrition is medicine and you don't have to pop pills for health," said Nancy Laurenson of Barton Health during a recent wellness outing on the Rainbow Trail at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center.

Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to this fun, hands-on restoration day on Saturday, September 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Nevada Beach. By pitching in, you are improving the watershed habitats that surround Lake Tahoe. Healthy forests act as natural pollution filters to Keep Tahoe Blue.

Wear sturdy boots and clothes that are comfortable and can get dirty, and wear sunglasses. Bring a reusable water bottle and leather work gloves if you have them.

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Michelle Beall, Chris Brune, Chris Eckert, Katie Ficeto and Zach Koneffko, all team members of Heavenly Mountain Resort’s Marketing Department, showed up at Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal on August 6th to have a good time and to help others.

“We are so grateful to have the opportunity to be part of tonight’s incredible dinner,” shared Michelle. “Bread & Broth is such a wonderful part of our community and we feel lucky to be able to help out.”

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Imagine you're ten years old and have just been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. No other students in your school have this disease, nor do any of your friends or family members. Insulin, glucose, pumps, blood testing, counting carbs are new words you now need to grasp and understand.

Facing life with this chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin is daunting, confusing, overwhelming.