grand sierra resort
South Lake Tahoe gymnasts win at first two meets of 2020
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/30/2020 - 12:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The Inversion Gym Girls Gymnastics Team entered the 2020 season in top form with back-to-back wins at their first two meets. The girls were competing in the Excel Division, sanctioned by USA Gymnastics, at the Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum levels. The competitions are all comprised of the four women’s gymnastics events; Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam and Floor Exercise, with awards also for the best All-Around performances. In each meet multiple teams compete, from gyms around Northern California and Nevada.
Kudos: Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra thanks Elegant Evening supporters
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 9:09pm
Dear Community, The sold-out 30th annual Elegant Evening 2019 at Harrah’s Tahoe was a huge success and that was due to the generosity of businesses and friends near and far. We are beyond thrilled that our special appeal for Challenge Day was met and exceeded!
Letter: Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra club thanks all who made Elegant Evening a success
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/04/2018 - 2:57pm
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra’s Elegant Evening 2018 at Harrah’s Tahoe was a huge success and that was due to the generosity of businesses and friends both near and far.
Thank you to all who attended this fun, entertaining and worthwhile event and those that donated to enable our support of the many programs and organizations we assist. As always, all money raised is invested into schools, scholarships, community projects, youth, and services both locally and globally. (www.sitahoesierra.org) .t
The Tahoe Dance Band at the Senior Center Dance Hall
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/05/2017 - 2:29pm
Event Date:
October 27, 2017 - 7:30pm The pleasure of your company is requested on the last Friday of each month at the Big Band Dance located at the Senior Center Dance Hall, 3050 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, across from the Snowflake Drive-In in South Lake Tahoe.
In the mood for the stylings of Sinatra, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, and that good ol' big band sound?
Location
Senior Center Dance Hall
3050 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
across from the Snow Flake Drive-In
United States
38° 56' 22.7184" N, 119° 58' 36.0732" W
See map: Google Maps
Vehicle pursuit reaches 100 mph after suspects steal expensive liquor in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/23/2016 - 12:39pm
4:30 p.m. update: The name of the male taken into custody is 23-year-old Dominic Gonzalez from Newark, Calif. Gonzalez is currently being held at the Washoe County Jail on a felony charge for possession of stolen property as well as reckless driving, driving without a driver’s license, fail to stop at the scene of an accident, fail to give information to party at accident and failure to obey a peace officer.
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"Best Tasting Water in Nevada" awarded to Douglas County Utilities
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/16/2014 - 9:31pm
In case you weren't aware, there is a contest in Nevada to determine the best tasting water in the state by judging bouquet, clarity and taste.
This year, after blind tastings and examinations, Douglas County Utilities was the coveted water award during the 2014 Nevada Rural Water Association Training and Technical Conference at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno.
Lake Tahoe Film Festival Takes the Show on the Road
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/05/2014 - 9:40pmEvent Date:
February 22, 2014 - 6:30pm
High-flying adventure flicks and non-stop entertainment arrives with the 12th annual Lake Tahoe Adventure Film Festival Road Tour stop in Reno on Feb. 22 at the Grand Sierra Resort.
Rooted as the nerve center for skiers, boarders, climbers and year-round adventurers, the film festival provides mountaintops, cliffhangers and enough high-energy entertainment between showings to ignite fervor for 2014.
The night includes guest speakers, action photo displays, break-dancers, DJs and a handful of surprises.
Outdoors with Don Q: Time to Celebrate Nevada Day 2012
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 11:30pm
As an "Old Timer" who was born and raised in Carson City, the Nevada Day celebration has always been something special in my life.
Through many years of living in Carson City, I have enjoyed many of the activities associated with the celebration of our state's admission to the Union, way back on October 31, 1864.
Republican Presidential Candidates Make Their Pitch In Reno As Saturday Caucus Nears
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 11:26am
RENO — From a cheering crowd of several hundred at a brief but energetic Mitt Romney rally to a more subdued event for Rick Santorum hosted by the Republican Jewish Coalition to another well-attended rally for Ron Paul, it was a trifecta of presidential candidates in Reno ahead of the Saturday GOP caucus.
Romney got the balling rolling at the Grove, with an estimated 800 supporters packed inside and standing outside the event center in South Reno. Romney spoke briefly to those standing outside before giving a short but enthusiastic speech to those crowded inside.
Lake Tahoe, Reno to host Chinese Cosmos pageant
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 5:10pmNevada will host 18 contestants from all over the world who are competing in the Miss Chinese Cosmos Semi-Finals, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, chair of the Nevada Commission on Tourism, announced today in a press release.
The event will take place in Reno and Lake Tahoe from Sept. 23-30, 2011. The contest moves around the world each year, last year taking place in Sydney, Australia. This is the first time the pageant has been held in the United States.
