holidays
Tahoe Youth and Family Services Annual Evening of Giving
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/24/2013 - 7:04pm
Event Date:
December 11, 2013 - 4:30pm
Tahoe Youth and Family Services is hosting their Annual Evening of Giving on December 11 at the agency's offices at 1021 Fremont Avenue in South Lake Tahoe. Refreshments will be served at the event which is from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
The agency has a wish list oh in-kind donations for the holidays:
Items for clients:
Hand warmers
Warm sleeping bags
Winter boots (adult sizes)
Winter coats (adult sizes)
winter gloves or heavy duty mittens (adult sizes)
knit hats and beanies
Tents (new or gently used)
Men's boxers (adult size small)
23rd Annual Lake Tahoe Toy Run to Benefit Christmas Cheer
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/02/2013 - 12:44pm
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.
Tahoe Tri Club Creates Three Reasons To Get Out and Run
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/17/2013 - 10:27am
Tahoe Tri Club has teamed up with the City of South Lake Tahoe to host three family races in a new series called “Run Through The Holidays.” The three races will be themed to match each of the holidays coming up this fall. The events will infuse fitness and fun into what can often be a stressful time of year. The holiday season is a time to spend with family and create memories, and this is just one more way to do that.
Outdoors with Don Q: Sept. 7 is California's Free Fishing Day
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 08/24/2013 - 4:36am
The second Free Fishing Day in 2013 in California will be Saturday, Sept. 7. The first was way back on Saturday, July 6.
On Sept. 7 you will be able to fish wherever you like without the need for a fishing license. However remember that you will need to abide by the rules and regulations that govern whatever water(s) you will be fishing.
Be sure to obey those rules and regulations, and don’t do something illegal. If you do, and if you get caught, it could be a very expensive experience.
Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for making the holidays special for people
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/05/2013 - 6:00amChristmas Cheer All Year / Love Your Neighbor Food Pantry has much to be thankful for since the challenging and exciting Christmas season.We would like to thank Mary Luckel and Brotherhood for the ...
South Shore Lake Tahoe casinos lead state in December gaming revenue
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/08/2013 - 10:20amSouth Shore Lake Tahoe casinos took in an impressive amount of gaming business over December and the Christmas holidays, taking in the most gaming win revenue for the month, figures from the Nevada Gaming Control Board show.
From Dec. 1 to Dec. 31, 2012, casinos in the Stateline corridor took in $20,952,920, a 57 percent increase over gaming figures for the same period in 2011, according to the Gaming Control Board.
South Shore Lake Tahoe prepares for second round of winter season
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/07/2013 - 11:53am
With snow on the way in time for the weekend, South Shore Lake Tahoe has a number of activities at ski resorts, lodges and casinos lined up now through spring. Besides skiing and snow boarding at Sierra Resort, Heavenly and Kirkwood there's concerts, contests and festivals planned in the weeks ahead.
LTUSD enrollment sees unexpected rise
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/23/2013 - 6:00amDue in part to new hiring practices at the casinos, enrollment in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District rose after the holidays for the first time since many administrators can remember. When The ...
North Lake Tahoe launches first-ever free ski shuttle
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 2:13amGetting to North Lake Tahoe’s snowy ski slopes just got a whole lot easier with the launch of the region's first area-wide free ski shuttle serving North Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Donner Summit.
The service runs between area lodging properties to 9 different ski resorts on weekends and holiday weeks now through March 31. It was formed through a collaboration of the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association in partnership with the Truckee/North Tahoe Transportation Management Association and Placer County, the town of Truckee and several ski resorts.
Burning Man 2013 ticket sales tiered; 55,000 available
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 01/06/2013 - 7:01am
After selling 3,000 tickets during the holidays, Burning Man officials have announced the sale of 55,000 tickets for 2013.
According to the official Burning Man website, organizers say they've come up with a ticket sales plan to meet the needs of the "greatest number of people possible," given that there is a limited supply available.
Warriors look sharp in first game back
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/05/2013 - 6:00amIt didn't take long for the Warriors to shake off any lingering rust from their two-week winter break.In fact, it was hard to believe Whittell even took the holidays off.The Warriors exploded ba...
Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for providing gifts for those in need
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/01/2013 - 6:00amThank you Kathy Sharp and everyone at the South Lake Tahoe Public Utility District. Your donations of 24 brand new gifts to NAMI-SLT for those who are in need during the holidays were greatly appre...
Kirkwood celebrates seven feet of snow and 40th anniversary New Year's Eve
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/25/2012 - 12:10pm
With seven feet of new snow in the past four days, Kirkwood Mountain Resort is living up to its reputation for the deepest and driest snow around Lake Tahoe and is well on its way to exceeding its average annual snowfall total of 600 inches.
So far the 2012-13 season snowfall total for Kirkwood is 210 inches, and more is on the way with storms heading into the New Year in time for the mountain's 40th anniversary.
Addicted to all things Lake Tahoe South Shore
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 12/22/2012 - 9:23pmBringing it home in time for the holidays, Lake Tahoe South Shore is profiled in this superb video produced by www.FirstTrackProductions.com. Go to TahoeSouth.com for the latest events, goings on and happenings.
Lake Tahoe agency helps families provide for a better Christmas
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 12/21/2012 - 5:29pm
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency staff dug into their wallets and scoured shopping and grocery stores continuing the tradition of bringing a little cheer to local children and families in need over the holidays.
This year staff provided gifts of clothes and toys to 35 foster children ages 4 – 17 through Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).
Travel and safety tips for the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 12/21/2012 - 12:15pmWith Christmas and New Years Day each falling on a Tuesday this year, most families may be planning one or both holidays into a four-day event and traveling out of the area or staying near home and celebrating locally. Long holiday weekends generally means more motorists traveling on our state’s roadways thus increasing the calls for service for our agency. Please assist us with our highway safety efforts this holiday season by always driving with safety in mind first, being courteous to others motorists, and never drink and drive.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra brace for winter storms to arrive as Christmas travel period begins
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/20/2012 - 7:16pmA series of strong winter storms will arrive in three waves and when it is over, anywhere from 2 to 5 feet of snow will have dropped above Lake Tahoe, at ski resorts, on highways and throughout much of the Sierra in time for Christmas.
A Winter Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service is in effect through Monday morning for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra as a strong series of systems moves into the region.
Periods of light to moderate snow will begin Friday and intensive early Saturday morning with moderate to heavy snow Saturday through Sunday night.
Holiday travel forecast looking up
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/20/2012 - 5:21pmThe holidays are often the happiest time of year. Christmas to New Year's may also be one of the busiest holiday weeks in recent memory.Significant early season snowfall has allowed Lake Tahoe s...
TRPA office closed for holidays from Monday through Jan. 1
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/19/2012 - 5:27pmThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has announced its holiday schedule of operations. The Stateline office will be closed from Monday, Dec. 24 through Tuesday, Jan. 1, in observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays. The Lake Tahoe agency's front counter staff will be available to serve customers again beginning Wednesday, Jan. 2. TRPA’s front office is usually closed on Tuesday of each week.
The TRPA website, trpa.org, contains documents, frequently asked questions and other valuable information which can assist project applicants during the holiday office closure.
South Lake Tahoe updates its juvenile curfew ordinance
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/19/2012 - 3:09pmThe City of South Lake Tahoe has updated it’s Curfew Ordinance (18-1-3.7). Because of the recent changes and the desire by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department to enforce the ordinance from 1/1/2013 forward, we would like to update the community on the recent passage of the “Day Time Curfew.”
Fire trucks light up for the holidays
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/19/2012 - 11:07amWhen it comes to fire trucks, lights are to be expected. It's just that they're typically urging motorists to pull over, not spreading holiday cheer.But a long-held tradition at the South Shore ...
Winter storms through the weekend, Christmas holiday to bring feet of snow to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/18/2012 - 4:36pm
Arriving in time for the Christmas holidays, a series of winter storms are headed for Lake Tahoe prompting the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a Winter Storm Watch.
Snow amounts of 18 to 30 inches are expected above 7,000 feet and around a foot at lake level Friday through Saturday, according to the weather service.
Santa Run to Benefit Christmas Cheer, Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/17/2012 - 12:31pmEvent Date:
December 20, 2012 - 5:15pm
In cooperation with the Himmel Haus, Blue Angel Café, and Rainbow Mountain, the Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the first annual South Tahoe Santa Run to benefit Christmas Cheer and the HSSF Scholarship Fund on Thursday, Dec. 20th, regardless of weather.
“Running in Santa costumes for charity is a fun, win-win situation to me!” said Zakariah Latzka, Himmel Haus owner. “We are excited to be involved in helping the community that has so graciously embraced us and our business.”
More people expected to travel at the holidays this year
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/14/2012 - 11:30amSetting a reasonable pace, expectations make for happy holidays
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/14/2012 - 2:01amLake Tahoe Young Professionals Raised $5,000 at Annual Winter White Holiday Party
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 6:36pm
The holidays will be a little brighter for more than 100 underprivileged local children/teenagers thanks to Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP) raising $5,000 at the organization’s 2nd Annual Winter White Holiday Party.
The Young Professions organized a holiday ‘FUN’draiser to benefit Tahoe’s SkiDUCK, (SKi and snowboarding for Disabled and Underprivileged Children and older Kids) at Riva Grill last month which included an evening of live music, raffle prizes, silent auction items, photo booth, games, food and drinks.
Green Holidays presentation at Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/10/2012 - 1:57am
UPDATE: THE EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL 2013:
Want to improve your footprint on the environment this holiday season? A hands-on presentation that challenges consumers to create a more sustainable holiday will be at the Lake Tahoe Community College bookstore, 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 12. (CANCELLED)
Heavenly Holidays Lake Tahoe New Year's Eve Celebration
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/10/2012 - 12:47am
Event Date:
December 31, 2012 - 6:00pm
Heavenly Holidays New Year's Eve Celebration at Lake Tahoe will be an evening packed with world-class entertainment, interactive experiences and rides, along with the worlds only (as far as we know) “Gondola Drop” and fireworks show.
The Lake Tahoe Historical Society Holiday in History and Museum Open House
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 12/09/2012 - 2:22amTour 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!
Workshop on creating environmentally friendly holidays
Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/06/2012 - 4:20pmWhat's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Peppermint bark and holiday happiness
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/06/2012 - 11:02amPeppermint bark is a specialty item available during the winter holidays that can warm the heart and beat the blues. It's a mix of red and white peppermint candy canes, in white chocolate on top of...
Heavenly Holidays at Heavenly Village Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 1:51am
Celebrate the 13 days of Christmas at Heavenly Holidays, a two-week festival for the whole family at the Heavenly Village featuring professional ice skating shows, ice sculptors, carolers, local artists and a 16-foot snow globe where kids can get their photos taken with Santa. It all starts December 15 and culminates Dec. 31 with A Heavenly New Year’s Celebration including ice sculptors, live music, fire dancers and a 9:00pm ball drop and fireworks show.
What tips do you have for keeping off extra pounds during the holidays?
Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/21/2012 - 2:00amMake the freezer your new best friend during the holidays
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/18/2012 - 8:15pmAnnual See's Candy Sale Benefit South Tahoe Cancer League
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 11/10/2012 - 11:53am
Event Date:
December 24, 2012 - 10:00am
The South Tahoe Cancer League Annual See's Candy Sale is now underway.
This year, we will be at the shopping center at the Y, next to Starbuck's, open from 10 am to 5:30 pm daily.
All proceeds go to help support our local cancer patients who need rides to treatment, and other help generally not covered on any insurance.
Live Violence Free looking to ease burdens of the holidays
Submitted by admin on Sat, 11/03/2012 - 7:22amBarton Auxiliary’s Famous Cheese Balls available now
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/01/2012 - 9:49pmEvent Date:
November 4, 2012 - 9:00am
Famously garlicky, nutty and slightly spicy, Barton Auxiliary’s Cheese Balls have arrived.
One creamy swipe across a piece of sourdough bread or dipped with a cracker, and anyone with a discerning palate can tell the difference between store-bought and these homemade delights.
Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation 2012-13 season registration begins
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 12:07pm
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation at Lake Tahoe has opened registration for the 2012 – 2013 competitive and development ski and snowboard programs. With a variety of options from the One-Day Program to the Full-Time Competitive Program, the Foundation has something for all ages and levels of skiers and riders. Registration packets are available online and at the HSSF building.
City asks businesses to Light up South Lake Tahoe for the holidays
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 9:04amEvent Date:
November 24, 2012 - 6:00pm
Join us as we “Light up South Lake Tahoe” on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend on Nov. 24 beginning at 6 p.m. Imagine every business on Highway 50 lit up end to end from the big tree at the “Y” to Stateline! The City wants to partner with businesses located along Highway 50 from Stateline to the “Y” and provide a “buy one, get one free” on holiday lights.
Six-week Asian clam control project begins at Emerald Bay
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/11/2012 - 4:12pm
Boaters heading to Lake Tahoe in the next six weeks may experience a short delay when entering Emerald Bay due to an Asian clam control project that will be taking place there.
The Asian clam control project is being implemented by a team of partners from the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Program, with plans to treat an area of up to 5 acres at the mouth of Emerald Bay. Treatment will be accomplished by covering the infested lake bottom with thin rubber barriers, augmented with organic material, that reduce the available oxygen and smother the clams. It will be the largest project of its type in the history of Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals to Host October’s Mixer at the Beacon
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/08/2012 - 10:58pm
Event Date:
October 17, 2012 - 6:30pm
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals will spice up October with a mixer at the famed lakefront Beacon Bar & Grill at Camp Richardson Resort, Oct. 17 from 6:30 – 9 p.m. Tantalizing “Rum Runner’s” will be available for $5 and will complement their new menu and food specials during the event.
Turkey Trot 2012 at the Community Recreation Center
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 10/07/2012 - 10:11pmGet into the holidays with fitness in mind with Turkey Trot 2012 at the South Lake Tahoe Community Recreation Center. The event is hosted by the Tahoe Mountain Milers, South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club and the South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation Department. Sign up at 10am.
Races held snow, rain or shine! Race distances range from 25 yards for the kids to 2.8 miles for the adults. Youth races begin at 11am and adult race begins at noon. Winners in each division win a turkey. Second and third places receive pumpkin pies.
Asian clam control project at Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/04/2012 - 1:06pmA team of partners from the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Program is scheduled to begin implementation of the largest Asian clam control project in the history of Lake Tahoe on October 15, with plans to treat an area of up to 5 acres at the mouth of Emerald Bay.
University of California to host Forest Landowner Workshops
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/25/2012 - 3:28pmEvent Date:
October 30, 2012 (All day)
The University of California will host a two-part workshop series on succession planning to help forest landowners learn simple techniques to pass their land and its legacy on to the next generation. The first workshop is being offered at 7 locations throughout California. In the central Sierra Nevada, workshops will be held in Auburn on Oct. 30, Jackson on Nov. 13, and Sacramento on Nov. 15. All workshops will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Lake Tahoe local ski pass gains access to Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 9:25amAs Labor Day weekend nears, Vail Resorts now offers season passes for the 2012-13 season. The Lake Tahoe Local Pass offers access to more than 263 trails, 14 terrain parks and 10,270 acres of terrain at Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in California and Nevada. Ski or ride more than four days in one season and, priced at $419, the Tahoe Local Pass pays for itself, then ski or ride for free the rest of the season.
Labor Day weekend 2012 at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 3:01amJack Durst from Fabulous Lake Tahoe reports the following: Labor Day weekend is the last of the big summer holidays in Lake Tahoe, and we have a lot of great public events from concerts to parties to boat races to help you end the summer season in Tahoe in style. For full information go here.
Shows that last all Weekend:
Council to expand use of sandwich boards
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 6:00amThe South Lake Tahoe City Council is set to allow businesses to increase their use of sandwich boards for advertising following a vote this week.
The council gave initial approval to changes to the city's sign ordinance that will allow a business to display one sandwich board — folding signs that are typically are set in front of a business — on holidays, weekends and the period between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
