garden
Green thumb workshop today at UC Davis Field Station
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/30/2013 - 11:10amEvent Date:
July 30, 2013 - 5:30pm
Wildlife is an important part of any garden. This week's Green Thumb, "Get Wild In Your Garden," will teach how to welcome native plants, beneficial insects and those wonderful pollinators to your garden. Bring all your gardening questions and concerns 5:30pm-6:30pm, July 30, Tuesday, at the Tahoe City Field Station (2400 Lake Forest). Refreshments provided.
See the flier below.
Market on the Run Farmers' Market
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 07/21/2013 - 2:38amEvent Date:
July 26, 2013 - 3:00pm
Ski Run Boulevard Farmers’ Market is held every Friday afternoon through Sept. 6 between Larch and Birch on beautiful Ski Run Boulevard.
Live at Lakeview: Free Summer Concert Series Featuring Vokab Kompany
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 07/21/2013 - 2:33amEvent Date:
July 25, 2013 - 4:30pm
FREE music on the beach July 25 with the electronic funk stylings of Vokab Kompany. Live at Lakeview features local vendors, food vendors, a beer garden, FREE bike valet, and great vibes! Parking is limited; with off-site locations available at the SLT Recreation Center (1601 Rufus Allen Blvd.) Bike or hike! Thursdays from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Lake Tahoe Historical Society 10th annual Garden Tour set for July 27
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/05/2013 - 2:05pmEvent Date:
July 27, 2013 - 10:00am
The Lake Tahoe Historical Society will again present one of South Lake Tahoe’s most unique fundraising events at the 10th Annual Garden Tour on Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. This year’s event will showcase the new gardens, fountains and tree carvings at Barton Memorial Hospital as well as 9 other stunning gardens around the community.
Lake Tahoe interior design professional wins international contest
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/25/2013 - 4:22pmLake Tahoe design professional and award winning business owner Linda McCall was recently named Decorator of the Year, the highest design award presented by Decorating Den Interiors, North America’s largest interior design and home furnishings franchise company.
Her winning room makeover featured a dramatically designed family room that featured a warm and elegantly casual enclave that reflected her client’s penchant for an eclectic mix of Nantucket and Asian styles.
Green Thumbs Tuesdays are back
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/24/2013 - 11:20pmEvent Date:
June 25, 2013 - 5:30pm
Beginning Tuesday, June 25, The UC Davis Lake Tahoe Environmental Research Center will kick off the Green Thumb Workshop Series with a talk about "Food Gardening 101" featuring Christy Daugherty, formerly from the U.S. Forest Service and now part of the Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners.
Food and wine highlight Taste of Gold fundraiser for Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/23/2013 - 11:07pmEvent 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.
Progress on rural broadband moving forward for South Shore Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/20/2013 - 1:54pmSouth Shore Lake Tahoe businesses and residents who are frustrated with their Internet service — whether it’s slow speeds, spotty service or high prices — now may have a mechanism to do something about it.
LTCC Needs Community Input to Develop New Vision
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/28/2013 - 3:19pmEvent Date:
June 8, 2013 - 8:30am
Lake Tahoe Community College is holding a visioning session on Saturday, June 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the LTCC Board Room next to the Library. The community is invited to contribute to a conversation about the future of the College as we move toward 2020.
Changes in state regulations are forcing LTCC to change what we do and who we serve. These changes have created challenges that must be overcome if LTCC is to continue serving the communities of Lake Tahoe.
UC Davis Tahoe City Field Station Open House June 15
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 05/26/2013 - 10:08pmEvent Date:
June 15, 2013 - 10:00am
Join UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center for an Open House at the Tahoe City Field Station (Historic Hatchery) at 2400 Lake Forest Road from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 15. Visitors can tour the historic building, talk to TERC scientists about their work, and learn something new about Lake Tahoe. Local garden clubs will be on hand to give plant selection and gardening advice, and Red Truck of Truckee will sell food and beverages.
Live at Lakeview to continue through 2014; City of South Lake Tahoe awards contract
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/16/2013 - 10:58amThe Live at Lakeview Summer Music Series will return to Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe every Thursday this summer, June 20 through August 29 (excluding July 4).
The City of South Lake Tahoe has recognized the Live at Lakeview Summer Music Series as a Signature Summer Event and awarded a contract to On Course Events for the production of this event series at Lakeview Commons for the next two summers through 2014.
'Planning your Garden' talk at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/16/2013 - 8:56am
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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
See map: Google Maps
Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 04/13/2013 - 9:28amEvent Date:
April 27, 2013 - 10:00am
Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show will be in the Gym at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex, 1182 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe Saturday, April 27, 10 am to 6 pm.
Event to feature live music by Fabrizio both days and Cal Poly Pomona Jazz Band Saturday afternoon; landscaping and defensible demonstrations by the South Lake Tahoe and Lake Valley fire departments; door prizes, plenty of vendors and more.
Go here to learn more.
Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 04/13/2013 - 9:27amEvent Date:
April 26, 2013 - 4:00pm
Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show will be in the Gym at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex, 1182 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe Friday, April 26, 4 pm to 8 pm and Saturday, April 27, 10 am to 6 pm.
Event to feature live music by Fabrizio both days and Cal Poly Pomona Jazz Band Saturday afternoon; landscaping and defensible demonstrations by the South Lake Tahoe and Lake Valley fire departments; door prizes, plenty of vendors and more.
Go here to learn more.
Sierra-at-Tahoe opens for shredding
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/21/2012 - 6:00amSierra-at-Tahoe is all set to open Thursday for Thanksgiving. The resort will open Easy Rider Express lift, Rock Garden lift, and three surface lifts, giving access to four trails including, Broadw...
Sierra-at-Tahoe to open Thanksgiving
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/20/2012 - 11:44amUPDATE 411PM: Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort will open for the 2012-13 season on Thursday, November 22, 2012, offering Easy Rider Express lift, Rock Garden lift, and three surface lifts, giving guests access to four trails including, Broadway, Easy Street, Echo, and Lower Sleighride. Building on the reputation as one of the nation’s top terrain park resorts, Sierra Resort™ will offer a small to medium jib park on Broadway consisting of multiple features including new boxes and rails, giving eager guests a chance to get their park legs back underneath them.
Blue Ribbon Awards to celebrate South Shore Lake Tahoe Businesses and Individuals
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/09/2012 - 2:49pmEvent Date:
November 15, 2012 - 5:30pm
Seats are filling up fast for the Tahoe Chamber 5th annual Blue Ribbon Awards set for Nov. 15. The Blue Ribbon Awards are just one of the ways the TahoeChamber works to promote the community, create a strong local economy, and to provide relationship building opportunities. This awards ceremony & dinner is one of our signature events, drawing a crowd of 250 people, and recognizing South Shore businesses going above and beyond to make contributions to their community as well as the economy.
Nevada Posts 26th Consecutive Taxable Sales Increase In August
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 2:31pmCARSON CITY – Nevada recorded its 26th consecutive month of taxable sales increases in August, when consumers spent $3.7 billion on goods and services for a 7.6 percent jump over August 2011, the state Department of Taxation reported today.
The last decrease in statewide taxable sales came in June 2010, when a 0.3 percent decline was reported over June 2009.
Taxable sales grew by 8.1 percent in Clark County and jumped double-digits in Washoe County to 10.5 percent.
Chamber Announces the 2012 Blue Ribbon Award Nominees
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 2:32pmThe Blue Ribbon Award nominations have been tallied, with more than 150 nominations received. Thank you to the businesses and individuals who took the time to nominate those making significant contributions to the South Shore community. The 5th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards Dinner & Ceremony will be held on November 15 at Embassy Suites; all nominees will be recognized and the winners will be announced during the ceremony.
Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for supporting Autumn Fest
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/25/2012 - 6:00amThe Tahoe Resource Conservation District would like to send out a huge thanks to everyone in the Tahoe community who supported Autumn Fest in the Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden on Sept. 16. This f...
Letter: Thank you to Community and Numerous Fire and Police Responders
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 6:38pmThe South Lake Tahoe Fire Department and Police Department responded to a fire at Pioneer Trail and April Drive on the evening of September 18th. Upon arrival, they saw that two homes were fully engulfed with nearby trees also on fire.
OktoberFest at Camp Richardson a South Shore Lake Tahoe tradition
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/16/2012 - 11:13pmEvent Date:
October 7, 2012 (All day)
South Shore Lake Tahoe celebrates fall with Germany in mind during OktoberFest at Camp Richardson Oct. 6-7. This annual festival dishes up two full days of great food, hand-crafted items, family games and numerous drink samplings. Admission is free and so is the parking.
Kids of all ages can search for the perfect pumpkin at the festival’s pumpkin patch. The entire family will enjoy events especially geared to children, including games for all age groups, from the Bouncy Castle, to face painting. Adults can enjoy the Beer and Wine Garden, offering a variety of great beer and wines.
Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra hosts SeptOberFest at MontBleu
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 09/15/2012 - 4:41amSample the schnitzel, drink beer out of steins and prepare to do the polka as the Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra hosts its SeptOberFest at MontBleu, Sept. 27, 6-10 p.m. This annual fundraiser features great German food, a beer garden, wine tasting, music, dancing, silent auction, envelope prizes, a Stein Holding Contest and a really cool beer mug (while supplies last). Advanced Tickets $35, $40 at the door. Email mizmarie@charter.net. Call (530) 318-9197.
South Lake Tahoe and Meyers Climbing Festival and Bouldering Competition
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/13/2012 - 9:52amThe 2nd Annual South Lake Tahoe & Meyers Climbing Festival & Bouldering Competition is on Saturday, Sept. 15. 9 a.m. signups in Meyers. Beer garden from Divided Sky and local breweries. Live music at Safe Haven Chiropractic and Food from Tahoe Bouldering.com. This event is free to attend; small fee for competitors: this includes and T-Shirt from Rise Graphics, Lunch from Bob Dog Pizza. Score the ability to win and score free stuff and cash. Climbing festival starts at 4pm. Barbeque. Climbing competitions cost $35 adult reg, $25 youth. Go to www.tahoebouldering.com for details.
Autumn Fest to kick-off fall season at Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/06/2012 - 10:09amEvent Date:
September 16, 2012 - 11:00am
The Tahoe Resource Conservation District will host the the 6th annual Autumn Fest at the Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden, on the campus of Lake Tahoe Community College from 11am-4pm on Sunday, September 16.
The free festival, run in cooperation with LTCC, is quickly becoming a Tahoe fall tradition packed with activities for all ages, including a silent auction to raise funds for the demonstration garden and conservation landscaping programs in the community.
Kudos & Kindness: Garden tour was a success
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/25/2012 - 6:00amThe Lake Tahoe Historical Society sends huge thank yous to the homeowners who opened their gardens on July 29 for our ninth annual tour. Thanks also to our garden centers who, again, sold our ticke...
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals host fundraiser for Humane Society at Lakeview Commons
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 10:58amEvent Date:
August 18, 2012 - 1:00pm
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals inaugural TRYP-Stock will raise funds for Tahoe’s Animal Humane Society, Saturday, August 18 from 1 - 5 p.m. at El Dorado Beach - the new Lakeview Commons. The 60s-themed "Peace, Love & Puppies" party provides locals, visitors and kids of all ages, an afternoon filled with music on the beach, costumes, games, contests, vendors, food and beverages.
13th Annual Children’s Environmental Science Day
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/03/2012 - 4:56pmEvent 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.
'Survivorman' Les Stroud returns to Discovery Channel August 19
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/27/2012 - 7:20pmAfter nearly a four-year absence, 50-year-old survival expert Les Stroud will return as Survivorman on Sunday August 19, at 8 p.m. Eastern. Earlier this year, Stroud traveled to the mountains of Norway and the desert island of Tiburon in Mexico to record four new hour-long shows for Discovery. He left as he always does, without food and water while hauling 65 pounds of camera gear to record his every move. Everything was the same, except this time Stroud decided to up the ante by spending 10 days alone in the wilderness instead of the usual week.
Market on the Run featured Fridays in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 2:01amMarket on the Run Farmers' Market on Ski Run Boulevard runs Fridays through summer from 3-8 pm. The boulevard is closed between Birch and Larch streets. Live music, a beer garden in front of the Blue Angel cafe, organic local produce, unique food vendors, locally made bread and other local products and goods. Also face painting and other things for kids.
Go to Everythingtahoe.com for more on this and other events.
Placer County Robbers fire grows to 1,952 acres, 170 homes are threatened
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 07/14/2012 - 8:03pmCal Fire says the Robbers Fire has grown to 1,950 acres and is still 20 percent contained. The latest incident update states that three outbuildings have been lost in the fire, and 170 residences are threatened.
The number of injuries has grown by one, to nine. There are 1,952 people working on the fire.
Evacuations remain in effect for homes off Yankee Jims Canyon & Shirttail Canyon area, as well as parts of Iowa Hill.
Bonanza Park at South Lake Tahoe celebrates grand opening
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 07/14/2012 - 2:53pmUPDATE MONDAY: Saturday's grand opening of Bonanza Park brought community members of all ages to hear the dedication from Chuck Scharer, President and CEO of Edgewood Companies and South Lake Tahoe Mayor Claire Fortier.
Youth immediately began playing on the park equipment and the basketball court was ready to host its first game while hot dogs and hamburgers were grilled for the crowd of families and dignitaries to enjoy.
Green Thumb Gardening Series
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 10:55am
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August 29, 2012 - 5:30pm Learn how to garden and landscape sustainably in our Tahoe watershed in this FREE workshop series! These weekly, interactive classes with Tahoe-area experts are your chance to plant veggies, compost, manage invasive weeds, irrigate efficiently, raise chicken...and more, like a pro, all while helping to keep our Lake blue and clean.
For a full schedule, visit www.TahoeRCD, our Tahoe RCD Facebook page, or check out the attached file. You can also contact Jennifer, Master Gardener, at (530) 543-1501 x 107 or jcressy@tahoercd.org for more details.
Location
Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden at Lake Tahoe Community College
1 College Way
S. Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
50° 21' 17.0424" N, 3° 34' 43.0464" W
See map: Google Maps
Volunteers from Scottsdale Assist Tahoe RCD with Evans Family Garden
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/29/2012 - 3:05amTwenty-three teen and four chaperones from the Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater Phoenix volunteered Thursday at the Evans Family Garden and pitched-in with the Tahoe Resource Conservation District's (TRCD) efforts at the garden. As the five-year-anniversary of the Angora Fire just passed, it was a fitting volunteer effort from this out-of-town group.
Market on the Run Farmers' Market on Ski Run Boulevard South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/27/2012 - 3:52amMarket on the Run Farmers' Market on Ski Run Boulevard runs Fridays through summer from 3-8 pm. The boulevard is closed between Birch and Larch streets. Live music, a beer garden in front of the Blue Angel cafe, organic local produce, unique food vendors, locally made bread and other local products and goods. Also face painting and other things for kids. Make it a family event and have dinner at the food booths, get the kids’ faces painted, jump in the bounce house and visit the many shops and recreation areas extending from Heavenly Resort to the Marina on Ski Run Boulevard.
Live at Lakeview: Reggae and Ska with Keyser Soze
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/27/2012 - 3:38amLive at Lakeview: Free Summer Concert Series at El Dorado/Lakeview Commons Beach: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Presented by OnCourse. Featured events and Lake Tahoe TV will be on hand. Spectators can sit – for free – on the terraced area or up top where there are picnic tables. Beer garden, food vendors and local artists. Free bike valet. July 12: Reggae and ska music with Keyser Soze. Highway 50 and Lakeview Avenue, South Lake Tahoe.
Go to www.lakeviewcommonslive.com.
Column: Soak up the Sun
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 2:46am(Editor's note: This is the next installment in a regular feature by South Lake Tahoe-based Certified Wellness Coach and Advanced Integrative Therapist Krista Kline. Visit her website at www.kristaekline.com.)
I am a big believer in balance. Balancing work and play, exercise and relaxation, the to do’s and the to don’ts. Unfortunately, it seems that many times our virtual see-saw gets pretty lopsided and we’re left stranded in the air with toes dangling, or completely weighed down without any way to get on our feet.
Squaw Valley Hosts an Extraordinary Evening of Poetry
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/24/2012 - 2:37pmThe 43rd annual Squaw Valley Community of Writers will convene again this summer with acclaimed workshops in Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction and Screenwriting. As part of the workshop, the Squaw Valley Community of Writers will be hosting an extraordinary evening of poetry readings on Thursday, June 28, at 8 p.m. in The Olympic Village Lodge at Squaw Valley.
As part of the evening of poetry, Kazim Ali, Robert Hass, Sharon Olds, Claudia Rankine and C.D. Wright will read from their published and unpublished work, including poems written in Squaw Valley just days before.
South Lake Tahoe 'Market on the Run' Farmers' Market today
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/22/2012 - 11:52amThe Ski Run Boulevard "Market on the Run" Farmers' Market begins today, Friday, June 22, between 3 and 8 pm in South Lake Tahoe. The Farmers Market will be held every Friday afternoon throughout the summer between Larch and Birch on Ski Run Boulevard.
Green Thumb Gardening Series: Invasive Weeds and Community BBQ
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/18/2012 - 12:53pm
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June 27, 2012 - 5:30pm Enjoy some tasty BBQ dinner in good company and learn more about how to protect our Tahoe watershed! Guest expert Wendy West of UC-Cooperative Extension will be on hand, talking about how to identify, avoid and manage some of Tahoe's Most unWanted--invasive weeds. The Green Thumb Gardening workshops and take place most Wednesdays, from 5:30-6:45pm through August.
Location
The Demonstration Garden at Lake Tahoe Community College
College Way
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
46° 17' 21.9012" N, 96° 6' 22.9572" W
See map: Google Maps
Public Invited to Lake Tahoe Community Watershed Partnership kickoff events
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/14/2012 - 5:38pmEvent Date:
June 27, 2012 - 4:30pm
The Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Tahoe RCD) will hold conservation events that highlight environmental projects and stewardship opportunities in the Lake Tahoe Basin communities. These gatherings are part of the 2012 Community Watershed Partnership (CWP), a holistic program which provides a place for education, participation, and involvement in your local watershed.
Ski Run Boulevard Farmers Market set to begin June 22
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/10/2012 - 1:42pmGet ready for the Ski Run Boulevard Farmers Market beginning Friday, June 22nd, between 3 and 8 pm. The Farmers Market will be held every Friday afternoon throughout the summer between Larch and Birch on beautiful Ski Run Boulevard.
Tahoe Derby Dames First Home Bout of the Season on June 16
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/07/2012 - 1:08pmThe Tahoe Derby Dames will be hosting the first home bout of the season on Saturday, June 16th at the outdoor flat track at Bijou Community Park. The home opener will feature a double header with the Tahoe Derby Dames splitting into two squads. The opening bout pits the Tahoe Derby Dames against the Riverside Roller Belles, followed by the main event with the veteran squad for the Tahoe Derby Dames vs. The Port City Roller Girls from Stockton, CA.
Rural Economic Activity Boosts Nevada Taxable Sales By 7.2 Percent In March
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/29/2012 - 9:15pmCARSON CITY — Nevada’s taxable sales jumped 7.2 percent in March over March 2011, but the state’s two largest urban counties showed more sluggish growth, the state Department of Taxation reported Tuesday.
Taxable sales totaled $3.9 billion in March, driven by Nevada’s rural counties where large energy and mining projects helped boost the numbers overall. For the fiscal year to date, statewide taxable sales are up 7.5 percent.