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Lake Tahoe's Julia Mancuso Wins 4th Olympic Medal; Takes the Bronze in Sochi
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/10/2014 - 7:54am
Lake Tahoe's Julia Mancuso produced a true champion performance Monday, becoming the first American skier in history to win a medal in three straight Olympic Winter Games with her bronze in a tricky super combined event at the Rosa Khutor alpine center.
Mancuso skied into the lead in the downhill portion and then ripped up the slalom course that bumped nine skiers off course, finishing third behind gold winner German Maria Hoefl-Riesch and silver winner Austrian Nicole Hosp.
Fundraiser Being Held for Zephyr Fire Crew Firefighter Kyle Van Mourick
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/30/2013 - 12:28pm
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.
Cruise Oktoberfest Tahoe Style at Camp Richardson
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/20/2013 - 9:24am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Oct 06 2013 .
October 5, 2013 - 10:00am
October 6, 2013 - 10:00am
It began with a royal Bavarian marriage and evolved into a world famous festival – Oktoberfest. Munich's great tradition returns to the shores of Lake Tahoe for Camp Richardson's 19th Annual Oktoberfest, Oct. 5-6.
Kiwanis SeptOberfest
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/04/2013 - 4:12pm
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
South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association Logo Design Contest
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 10:53amThe South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association is looking for an exciting new logo for the upcoming K-9 Trial in October 2013. We invite you to participate in our logo design contest. Please plan on submitting your creative design today and the submissions deadline is June 30, 2013.
The winning logo design will be printed on the backs of our T-shirts, sweatshirts, trophies and other K9 Trial paraphernalia. This is a wonderful opportunity to give your design idea public attention and a published portfolio piece.
Eric Nageotte-Lowe Memorial fundraiser to benefit Heavenly Foundation teams
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/22/2013 - 4:24pm
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.”
Young professionals go German for first mixer of 2013
Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/11/2013 - 2:20pmDon Q's fishing report for week of Jan. 2-9
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 7:14am
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Jan. 2-9:
Lake Tahoe South hits payload with resort improvements, events and celebrations for winter 2012-13
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 1:34pm
Weeks away from when the snow will fly and pile up high, visitors to America’s favorite lake — picked by readers in USA Today — can expect a winter of epic content as Tahoe South resorts are poised with prime attractions, sizzling special events and a combination of unmatched outdoor recreation and nighttime amenities.
OktoberFest at Camp Richardson a South Shore Lake Tahoe tradition
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/16/2012 - 11:13pm
Event 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.
Police seek owner of dogs that reportedly bit woman
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/12/2012 - 6:00amEl Dorado County Animal Services is searching for the owner of two German shepherds that bit a 68-year-old woman while she was walking in Rubicon Bay, according to a Monday statement from the count...
TOCCATA Commemorates the 11th Anniversary of the 9/11
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/04/2012 - 2:09am
Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus commemorates the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy with a concert series that features famed violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn performing Brahms Violin Concerto on the legendary Red Stradivarius Violin and features the TOCCATA Chorus in Brahms mighty German Requiem.
Sept. 12 at 7pm at St. Theresa Catholic Church in South Lake Tahoe. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $5 students (19–23), and free for youth 18 and under. Tickets can be purchased in advance by credit card online or at the door by cash or check.
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of Aug. 29
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/29/2012 - 12:55amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of August 29 to Sept. 4.
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for August 8-14
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/07/2012 - 6:12pmFishing spots in the Sierra, Lake Tahoe, Northern California and Nevada will be the place to be this week as temperatures will send thousands of anglers to dozens of rivers, lakes and streams in the region. Here is the latest fishing report for the week of August 8-14. Pack plenty of water, sunscreen and don't forget your fishing license.
'Heavenly' German beer and food at new Himmel Haus
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/08/2012 - 6:00amBratwurst, Sauerkraut, Schnitzel and a lot of German beer are on the menu at Himmel Haus, which opened Friday, July 6.The restaurant, which means "heaven house" in German, was named after its lo...
German eatery with 21st century flair opening in South Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/29/2012 - 2:01amDon Q's fishing report for the week of May 16-22
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 11:44amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of May 16-22, 2012.
Don Q's Fishing Report for the week of May 9
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 05/09/2012 - 12:14amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of May 9, 2012.
Fish On: California Opening Day river, lake and stream report
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 04/25/2012 - 4:04pmHere is this week's fishing report and a reminder that Saturday, April 28 is the Opening Day of California lake, river and stream fishing. This report covers water ways throughout Northern California, the Sierra, Nevada and Southern Oregon. To learn more about opening day or to get a California fishing license, go here.
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Jill Kinmont Boothe, whose story was the basis of 'The Other Side of the Mountain' dies
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 1:55pm
Jill Kinmont Boothe, the former ski champion and Olympic hopeful who was left paralyzed after a skiing accident in Utah in 1955 and whose life story was the subject of the film "The Other Side of the Mountain" and a subsequent sequel, died Thursday at Carson Tahoe Hospital in Carson City, the Los Angeles Times reports. She was 75.
Ruth Rhines, senior deputy coroner of Carson City, confirmed that Boothe died. A cause of death wasn't given and Rhines could not confirm reports that Boothe died of complications related to surgery.
Movie Review: Spielberg's 'War Horse' is a warm and bitter tale
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 7:54amDirector-producer Steven Spielberg's film "War Horse," currently showing at Heavenly Village Cinema in South Lake Tahoe and elsewhere, is fine movie making, with a splendid cast. If it sinks into sentimentality at times, bear with it because the story, from a British children's book of 1982.
Fishing report through Nov. 23
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 12:59amHere is this week's fishing report, through Nov. 23, for Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and Southern Oregon:
MBA program makes Princeton Review’s 'Best' list for fourth time
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 5:26am
By Claudene Wharton
For the fourth year in a row, The Princeton Review has recognized the excellence of the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business in its Best Business Schools guidebook, based on the quality of its MBA Program.
American Legion hosts 18th Annual Oktoberfest
Submitted by admin on Sat, 10/22/2011 - 1:17pmThe American Legion is hosting their 18th Annual Oktoberfest
A Traditional German Dinner will be served at 5:00 pm (quanties limited, so arrive early!)$8 donation includes dinner and one drink
CASH ONLY band plays at 7:00 pm
All proceeds benefit the work of the American Legion Post 795
Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra SeptOberfest
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 2:06amJoin in the fun as September rounds the corner when the Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra presents SeptOberfest on Sept. 23, 6 p.m. at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa. The 9th annual fundraiser offers German food, German maidens, free stein, beer garden, wine tasting, music, dancing and more. Proceeds go to benefit at risk and underprivileged children. Advance tickets are $35 and $40 at the door. For information call (530) 544-2864.
