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NFL, MLB Greats and Winter Olympic Stars Tee it Up for 6th Annual Gene Upshaw Memorial Golf CLassic

Gene Upshaw’s legacy has reached far beyond his stellar NFL playing career and his years as the leader of the NFL Players Association. It has touched a community in Truckee/North Lake Tahoe where a state of the art cancer center bears his name.

Fundraiser Saturday for Motorcycle Accident Victim's Family

Event Date: 
April 12, 2014 - 10:00am

Push Fitness will host a fundraiser from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 12 for their massage therapist, Luisa, who is recovering from the loss of her daughter, Audrey Genesis Rugamas. Her coworkers hope to raise funds for living expenses so she can take time off work.

The event will include face painting, fitness pictures, karate show, waxing and sugaring, cut-a-thon, chair message.

Funds raised with these services will go toward Luisa’s expenses.

South Lake Tahoe Woman Involved in Motorcycle Crash Dies of Her Injuries

A 21 year old South Lake Tahoe woman involved in a motorcycle accident on Saturday night in Carson City has succumbed to her injuries according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. Audrey G. Rugamas was taken off life support on Wednesday, March 26. Ms. Rugamas had received severe injuries in the accident which also injured the motorcycle's driver, 20 year old Andrey L. Gallegos of Sparks, NV. An update on his condition has not been released.

Hugelkultur Planned for South Lake Tahoe Community Garden

Hugelkultur (HOO-gul-culture) meaning hill culture or hill mound. It turns woodsy compost into the base of sustainable gardening with the use of very little water.

This word may not be in everyone's vocabulary (yet) but residents in South Lake Tahoe will soon be seeing this demonstrated if the community garden at Bijou Park is approved by the City Council.

South Lake Tahoe Locals Shaving Heads on Saturday

Event Date: 
March 1, 2014 - 3:00pm

At least 77 of your neighbors and friends will be participating in the 3rd Annual South Lake Tahoe St. Baldrick's headshaving event on Saturday, March 1 at the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena. What was developed by three businessmen from New York City in 1999 as a way to give back to their community has turned into over 1,000 nation wide events each year that are held to raise money to help find cures for childhood cancer. Since becoming a non-profit in 2005, St. Baldrick's Foundation has given out $125,251,567 in grants.

Tahoe Douglas Rotary's 46th Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Event Date: 
March 14, 2014 - 6:00pm

Tahoe Douglas Rotary's annual fundraiser, the St. Patrick's Day Celebration will be held for the 46th consecutive year on March 14, 2014 at Harrah's Tahoe beginning at 6 p.m. Enjoy a full Irish feast complete with corned beef and cabbage and tasty desserts as well as unlimited wine and beer tasting, endless silent auction tables as well as dancing. There is also a special hotel rate for the night should you want to enjoy and not worry about driving home.

Polar Bear Plunge into Lake Tahoe for Christmas Cheer

Event Date: 
February 16, 2014 - 12:00pm

The Tahoe Keys Polar Bear Plunge is Feb. 16. People will be taking to the water at 356 Ala Wai. Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe at noon.

Registration and check in is from 10-11:30am.

This is a fundraiser for Christmas Cheer. For more info, email ltpolarbear@yahoo.com or call 800.916.0900.

Leadership Lake Tahoe Hosts Wine Tasting & Silent Auction

Event Date: 
January 23, 2014 - 6:00pm

Join Us for Wine, Spirits & Appetizers on Thursday, January 23 at the Riva Grill in South Lake Tahoe from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Silent Auction Items Include: Camp Richardson Vacation Package, Getaway San Diego Vacation Package, K2 Skis, Lake Tahoe Yoga Classes & many more!

All proceeds will directly benefit the Elevate Your View Lake Tahoe Leadership Summit 2014 to be held on May 10, 2014.

This one-day conference is meant to raise awareness and empower our community to improve the future of Lake Tahoe. More details on the conference can be found at www.ElevateTahoe.com

"Always My Buddy" Has a Presence at SnowGlobe

Tragedy struck at the 2012 SnowGlobe in South Lake Tahoe when 19 year old Alyssa Byrne became separated from her friends and died of hypothermia after falling in a snow bank after attempting to walk back to her hotel.

Out of that tragedy, the "Always My Buddy" program was developed. Alyssa's family wanted to make sure another family didn't have to go through what they did by making sure everyone that is an unfamiliar place is safe.

Fundraiser Being Held for Zephyr Fire Crew Firefighter Kyle Van Mourick

Event Date: 
December 6, 2013 - 5:00pm

Zephyr Fire Crew Firefighter Kyle Van Mourick has been battling Guillain Barre Syndrome since becoming ill while fighting a wild land fire in Elko, Nevada in June. He has been hospitalized since.

An evening of fundraising to help Kyle in his fight of the disease is being held on Friday, December 6 at Himmel Haus Restaurant and Bar in South Lake Tahoe. There will be a German dinner of Bratwurst and Spaetzel, drinks and live music as well as a silent auction. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. The doors will open at 5 pm with the dinner at 6 pm.

Halloween Fun in South Lake Tahoe Starts This Weekend

Halloween is always a celebration in South Lake Tahoe and this year is no different. Even though the actual holiday is on Thursday, October 31, the parties and celebrations start in town this weekend. Here is an overview on all that is happening:

Halloween Dance with the Tahoe Dance Band - at the Senior Center on Friday, October 25. The 17 piece dance band will perform big band music, food, drink, costume prizes. 7:30 - 10 pm. $10.

3rd Annual TRYP Winter White Party to Benefit Boys & Girls Club

Event Date: 
November 23, 2013 - 6:30pm

‘Tis the season to Empower Tahoe: the Tahoe Regional Young Professionals’ (www.tahoetryp.org) Annual Winter White FUNdraiser returns on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 6:30 - 10 p.m. at the Riva Grill in South Lake Tahoe. The themed holiday party supports TRYP’s professional development programs like workshops and scholarships, while also raising funds for the Boys & Girls Club of South Lake Tahoe. The theme is the color white so all attendees are encouraged to wear white!

Treat Street 2013

Event Date: 
October 31, 2013 - 5:00pm

The 11th Annual Treat Street will be held on Halloween night at South Lake Tahoe's Pine Cone Acre Motel. This year's event is sponsored by the Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled (TACCD) and the Tahoe Sierra Kiwanis Aktion Club.

All trick or treaters are invited to this free evening of fun and games from 5 to 8 pm. There will be a haunted house, bounce house, mini golf, pie eating contest and other special events. There will also be free hot chocolate, candy and s'mores. There will also be hotdogs for sale for $1.

Ordinary People, Extraordinary Adventures

Event Date: 
November 14, 2013 - 6:00pm

Join your friends and neighbors for some delicious Thai Curry and Rice at the Blue Angel Cafe on November 14 and hear about extraordinary tales and adventures from Africa, Indonesia,and the Arctic Ocean. This event is a fundraiser for the Sugar Pine Foundation and runs from 6 pm to 9 pm.

Tickets are $15 adults /$7 kids. You can buy tickets from their online store http://www.sugarpinefoundation.org/store or call Maria at (650) 814-9565. (Tickets will be $20 at the door on the night of the fundraiser).

Bricks For Kids Fundraiser For Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe

The Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe has 800 members who visit the club over 43,000 times a year for a very low cost to the families. The need for a strong and vibrant club is very important to the community of South Lake Tahoe. Since many families are unable to pay for services, the Boys and Girls Club is holding a unique fundraiser to keep the club running.

"A Toast to Twain" SLT Library Fundraiser

Event Date: 
November 3, 2013 - 4:00pm

Tickets on Sale now for the Friends of the Library fundraiser- “A Toast to Twain”. Join us November 3rd, from 4-7 PM, for an incredible evening of fine wines, hearty appetizers, silent auction treasures with the highlight of the night being the talents of McAvoy Layne, the noted Mark Twain impressionist.

The evening benefits your South Lake Tahoe Library. Tickets are $40 and available for purchase at the Library through Oct. 30th. For tickets, call or visit the South Lake Tahoe Library at (530) 573-3185, 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.

Location

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

23rd Annual Lake Tahoe Toy Run to Benefit Christmas Cheer

Event Date: 
October 5, 2013 - 12:00pm

This event, spearheaded by a group of local motorcycle enthusiasts, is one of the largest fund raisers for Christmas Cheer in South Lake Tahoe. Christmas Cheer is a non-profit organization, dedicated to providing food to needy family's year around, and Christmas toys to underprivileged children in our community. With record numbers of people in need in our community, we would appreciate any and all donations for prizes to be raffled at our Toy Run. With the holidays just around the corner, and when the need is the greatest, we plan to assist Christmas Cheer in their mission.

Live Violence Free’s 14th Annual Sunset Gala

Event Date: 
September 27, 2013 - 6:00pm

Join Live Violence Free for their 14th Annual Sunset Gala at Harvey's Top of the Wheel on Friday, September 27 from 6 p.m. to 9 pm. This is their biggest fundraiser of the year and provides funds for all of their programs and services offered to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse.

The night is used to celebrate the strength of survivors and focus their efforts to provide them with the much needed resources they deserve on their journey towards healing.

More information:
www.liveviolencefree.org/14th_annual_sunset_gala.html
info@liveviolencefree.org

V&T Halloween Spirit Train: A fundraiser to help cancer patients, caregivers

Event Date: 
October 19, 2013 - 6:00pm

Take part in a special evening of historic trains, spirits (beer, wine), music, and special treats for adults 21 years of age and older to help local cancer patients and their caregivers.

The non-profit foundation, Empowered Lives through the Cancer Journey, housed at the Sierra Nevada Cancer Center, is hosting this adults-only fundraising event – an evening of Halloween fun and gaiety. The event is scheduled for October 19, 2013 at 6 p.m., at the V&T Railroad, F Street Station in Virginia City.

Fundraiser for Julian

Event Date: 
September 27, 2013 - 5:00pm

Julian, 5, is diagnosed with cerebral palsy and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy that is difficult to treat. He has many different types of seizures multiple times a day. The journey to control his seizures has been difficult and on-going. The fundraiser will help raise money for alternative medicine not covered by health insurance. The fundraiser is free, and includes music, food, beer, wine, balloon twisting, and face painting. There will also be a silent auction from 6 -8 p.m. with great prizes. Everyone in the community is invited and encouraged to attend.

2013 Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation Food Fest

Event Date: 
October 26, 2013 - 6:30pm

The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation will have its annual signature fundraiser, The Fall Food Fest, on Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Harvey’s Convention Center. This fun community event will feature great food by local restaurants, beer, wine, tequila, and vodka tasting, silent and live auctions with wonderful donations by local businesses, and live music. The money from this fundraiser is used to fund over $50,000 in grants that are given to LTUSD schools during the school year.

Sierra House 5th Grader Fundraising Car Wash

Event Date: 
September 21, 2013 - 10:00am

Sierra House is holding a 5th Grade Fundraiser Car Wash on Saturday, September 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the school's parking lot at 1709 Remington off of Pioneer Trail in South Lake Tahoe.

The students are raising funds for the Annual 5th Grade Field Trip to the Marin Headlands Institute - Nature Bridge program.

The minimum suggested donation is $5.00.

Texas Hold'em Tournament to Benefit Tahoe Youth & Family Services

Event 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.

Edible Pedal 100 Bike Ride

Event Date: 
September 15, 2013 (All day)

The ride is open to 1,000 riders of all ages and abilities. It is expected to sell out. Register online.

Auditions for SHREK: The Musical!

Event Date: 
September 14, 2013 - 10:00am

Youth Theatre Carson City is excited to announce our upcoming auditions for SHREK: The Musical, an exciting adaptation of the classic DreamWorks film to be held on Sept. 14 10 a.m. in the gymnasium at the Carson City Community Center.

Kiwanis SeptOberfest

Event Date: 
September 26, 2013 - 6:00pm

Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra is holding their annual SeptOberfest at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa on Thursday, September 26 from 6 pm to 10 pm.

This fundraiser is always a fun event with great German food, Biergarten, Wine Tasting, Music, Dancing, Silent Auction, Envelope Prizes, Stein Holding Contest and Free Beer Mug (while supplies last).

All Inclusive. Advanced Tickets $35 / At Door $40

Contact email mizmarie@charter.net Contact phone 530-318-9197

Bingo Night at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Citizens Center

Event Date: 
September 21, 2013 (All day)

Enjoy Bingo Night at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center on September 7th.
Doors open at 4pm, bingo packs start selling at 4:30 pm, early game at 5pm and the regular games start at 5:30pm. All people 18 years and older are invited.

Free refreshments for players. This is a fundraiser for Senior Center activities. The South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

For more information call 530-542-6094 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bingo Night at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Citizens Center

Event Date: 
September 7, 2013 (All day)

Enjoy Bingo Night at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center on September 7th.
Doors open at 4pm, bingo packs start selling at 4:30 pm, early game at 5pm and the regular games start at 5:30pm. All people 18 years and older are invited.

Free refreshments for players. This is a fundraiser for Senior Center activities. The South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

For more information call 530-542-6094 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Philanthropy on Display at Tahoe Fund Annual Dinner: Over $300,000 raised

The love and support of Lake Tahoe was on full display at the Tahoe Fund annual Founders Circle dinner on Sunday August 18. They raised more than $300,000 for the organization and four Signature Projects around the Lake. Tahoe Fund donors were joined by Senators Dianne Feinstein and Harry Reid and Governors Jerry Brown and Brian Sandoval, as well as special surprise guest Vice President Al Gore, as the public and private communities joined together to celebrate the work of the Tahoe Fund to restore and improve the Lake Tahoe environment.

Celio Ranch Transports Visitors to a Bygone Era

It doesn’t take long to immerse yourself into the history of the Celio Ranch as you walk through the fields and old farm buildings. Spread over 100 acres at the base of Echo Summit near South Lake Tahoe, the Celio Ranch shows what it was like in years gone by.

If you can tune out the sound of an occasional car engine or airplane you can imagine what these early settlers found as they farmed and created a large family business 150 years ago.

Barton Foundation golf tournament raises more than $14,000 for Community Health Endowment

Barton Foundation's 19th annual Golf Tournament and fundraiser held on Thursday, June 20 at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course raised more than $14,000 for Barton’s Community Health Endowment fund. The Hawaiian themed, “Tiki Tee Off and Lei Up Luau Golf Tournament hosted a field of 108 golfers and 160 luau attendees – complete with a roasted pig, raffle prizes and a performance by the Ukuleles of Tahoe.

Lake Valley, South Lake Tahoe firefighters to hold fundraiser Sunday for fallen Granite Mountain Hotshot crew

Lake Valley Fire Protection District and South Lake Tahoe Fire Department are joining efforts in a “Fill the Boot” style fundraiser for the 19 Firefighters from the Granite Mountain Hotshots who perished in the Arizona fires. The fundraiser will be held this Sunday, July 7, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Highway 50 near the Bug Station in Meyers.

A benefit has been formed by the Prescott Fire Department and 100 percent of the funds collected in South Lake Tahoe will be donated towards to families of the 19 firefighters who lost their lives in the Arizona fires.

Food and wine highlight Taste of Gold fundraiser for Lake Tahoe Community College

Event Date: 
July 13, 2013 - 6:00pm

The Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation’s second annual Taste of Gold fundraiser will be Saturday, July 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the College’s Ledbetter Terrace and Demonstration Garden.

It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for the LTCC Foundation, with proceeds going directly to support academic programs and student scholarships and achievement.

NHP reminder: Agency doesn't accept donations or solicitations from outside organizations on its behalf

After receiving several inquiries from Nevada residents about donation and fundraising solicitations from organizations, the Nevada Highway Patrol notes that it does not authorize any organizations to accept donations or conduct fundraising efforts on its behalf.

Trooper Barbara Stapleton reports that inquiries have been made about Nevada State Troopers Lodge and the American Association of State Troopers.

Coyote Grille baseball fundraiser

Rain or shine, come to Coyote Grille tomorrow for the Chili Nite Fundraiser.March 7, 5 p.m. - closingRegular menu and bar available.$1 for a bowl of chili, all you can eat.Portion of all proceeds b...

'Howie's Morning Rush' now live on KRLT streaming radio

Fans of 'Howie's Morning Rush' on KRLT 93.9 can now listen live anywhere in the world via streaming radio. Go here and click to the link.

Here's Howie's message this morning on his Facebook page:

TAP to host Dancing with the South Lake Tahoe Stars

Tahoe Arts Project will host Dancing with the South Lake Tahoe Stars, a fundraiser, tonight at MontBleu.Tahoe Arts Project brought the Utah Ballroom Dance Co. into the schools the week of Feb. 25-M...

Red Hut Burger Night Wednesday to benefit Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation

Event Date: 
February 20, 2013 - 3:00pm

The Red Hut on Ski Run Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe will host a burger night fundraiser on Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 3 to 8 p.m. to support the Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation.

Special Olympics to Host South Lake Tahoe Polar Plunge

Event Date: 
March 23, 2013 - 10:00am

Donned in costumes, but without the protection of wet suits, Special Olympics athletes and their supporters will jump into icy waters on March 23 for the annual South Lake Tahoe Polar Plunge, a fundraiser for Special Olympics Northern Nevada and California.

Tahoe Douglas Rotary hosts 45th annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Event Date: 
Repeats every week until Fri Mar 15 2013 .
March 15, 2013 - 6:00pm

Join your friends and neighbors on March 15th at this year’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration hosted by the Rotary Club of Tahoe Douglas. This is the club’s 45th year to host this crowd pleasing South Shore Lake Tahoe event which includes a traditional Irish buffet, wine tasting, entertainment and one of the biggest silent auctions to hit the area!

The Vagina Monologues returns to South Lake Tahoe Feb. 22-23

Event Date: 
February 22, 2013 - 7:00pm

The Vagina Monologues returns for its 11th year here in South Lake Tahoe Feb. 22-23 at 7 p.m.
Come laugh, cry and help to stop violence against women. The Monologues are a fundraiser for CASA, Live Violence Free, Tahoe Youth and Family Services and The Zawadisha Fund. Tickets are $15 and are available through CASA at (530) 573-3072 or at the door.
The event will be at the Blue Angel Cafe, 1132 Ski Run.

Location

Blue Angel Cafe
1132 Ski Run Bl So lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 40.29" N, 119° 57' 18.036" W

Unpack Your Adjectives for a Night of School House Rocks at MontBleu

Event Date: 
February 23, 2013 - 6:00pm

While many already know ‘A Noun is a Person, Place or Thing,’ what they may not know is it’s time to show your inner rock star at the School House Rocks event to support local schools. The ‘Conjunction Junction’ will start at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at MontBleu and it will feature a live DJ, music, silent and live auctions, cocktails, food and more.

Eric Nageotte-Lowe Memorial fundraiser to benefit Heavenly Foundation teams

The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the Eric Nageotte-Lowe Memorial Fundraiser to celebrate the life of former South Lake Tahoe resident and Heavenly Freestyle Team member, Eric Nageotte-Lowe this Saturday, Jan. 26, from 5pm to 8pm at the Himmel Haus, 2819 Saddle Rd. across from Heavenly Mountain’s California base area.

“While Eric was a great skier,” said his coach Jere Crawford, “he was an even better person.”

Edgewood Tahoe hosts classical concert for Soroptimist fundraiser

Event Date: 
January 31, 2013 - 6:00pm

W’intermezzo at Edgewood Tahoe is a classical concert and artists’ reception featuring the internationally acclaimed classical duo of American pianist Deborah Dewey and Icelandic violinist Elfa Run Kristinsdottir.

The Jan. 31 event is a fundraiser for Soroptimist International South Lake Tahoe. Tickets are $29 in advance and $35 at the door. They are for sale online and during business hours at Deb Howard & Co. in South Lake Tahoe.
The performance starts at 6pm at Edgewood Tahoe in Stateline.

Fundraiser helps potential Paralympians train in Tahoe

Kudos & Kindness: Thanks to Don for continued support of fundraiser

A huge "thank you" to Don Ewing of Cakes by the Lake for making pieces for 150 gingerbread houses and all the frosting for our fifth-grade fundraiser! This is the 12th year of Don's support of this...

Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for helping with fundraiser

Thanks to the Lake Tahoe Golf Course for hosting the recent Annual Lake Tahoe Wedding & Honeymoon Association Holiday Mixer and Raffle, which raised $156 for Live Violence Free, formerly the South ...

Freshies hosting fundraiser for LTWC, TY&FS

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!

Kudos & Kindness: Thanks to Cork & More for hosting fundraiser

We would like to take the opportunity to thank The Cork & More for hosting Tahoe Turning Point Inc.'s annual McGuire Smith Foundation fundraiser. This foundation provides financial assistance to th...

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