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SkiDUCKs gear up for winter season
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/17/2012 - 6:00amThe children at Tahoe Youth & Family Services can't wait for SkiDUCK to start once winter hits, Tahoe Youth mentor coordinator Eli Stevenson said. "These kids are just beaming. A lot of our kids...
Alpine Meadows ski instructor dies in skiing accident
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 10:41amTAHOE CITY, Calif. - Alpine Meadows Ski Resort is mourning the loss of one its own.Annalise Kjolhede, 24, a ski instructor with the resort's Kids Ski School, died Tuesday evening, following a skiin...
Alpine Meadows ski instructor dies in skiing accident
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 10:41amTAHOE CITY, Calif. - Alpine Meadows Ski Resort is mourning the loss of one its own.Annalise Kjolhede, 24, a ski instructor with the resort's Kids Ski School, died Tuesday evening, following a skiin...
Alpine Meadows ski resort instructor dies in backcountry accident
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/15/2012 - 7:19pmAlpine Meadows ski resort instructor Annalise Kjolhede, 24, died from injuries resulting from a ski accident that happened Saturday, resort officials said.
Kjolhede was flown to Renown Medical Center in Reno. She was wearing a helmet but suffered severe head and neck trauma. She died Tuesday night.
Lake Tahoe Festival of Trees and Lights at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/14/2012 - 1:34pmEvent Date:
November 29, 2012 - 10:00am
The holiday season kicks off with magic and splendor Nov. 29 through Dec. 2 with the 4th annual Barton Health Festival of Trees & Lights at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa.
Truckee native joins Barton Psychiatry
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/09/2012 - 12:31pm
Dr. Tracy Protell, child and adolescent psychiatric specialist, recently joined Dr. Sonia Rupp at Barton Psychiatry in South Lake Tahoe. Providing comprehensive psychiatric and psychological diagnostic evaluations and treatment services for children and adolescents, Dr. Protell treats patients with developmental, behavioral, emotional and mental disorders.
American Century delivers $64,500 to Lake Tahoe South nonprofit organizations
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 4:53pm
The 2012 American Century Championship continues to benefit Tahoe South as the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority distributed $64,500 to 23 non-profit groups through funds raised during the annual celebrity golf tournament.
Ray of comedy shines on Harveys stage; Foley goes the distance
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 12:25pmHe grew up in the suburbs of Lake Forest Park, Washington, and, like a lot of kids, Harveys' Improv headliner through Sunday, Adam Ray, would use comedy to deflect bullies when he was teased for...
Minden elementary school students get hands-on education at Barton
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/05/2012 - 6:26pm
"I hope one-day that I'll be able to use the da Vinci again," said one fourth-grader from Grace Christian Academy in Minden, Nev. One-day he just may. Parents and teachers of the 18 little visitors who drove from Minden on Thursday managed to keep third and fourth graders in-line during a two-hour tour at Barton Memorial Hospital. With wide open eyes, the questions soared and the excitement was building just before they made their first stop to the operating room.
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals’ 2nd Annual Winter White Holiday Party
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/01/2012 - 8:24am
Event Date:
November 10, 2012 - 7:00pm
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals will bring the Lake Tahoe community together to raise funds for Tahoe SkiDUCK, (SKi and snowboarding for Disabled and Underprivileged Children and older Kids) Saturday, November 10, from 7 - 10 p.m. at Riva Grill on the Lake.
Mighty Mites push through playoffs
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/31/2012 - 6:00amThe South Tahoe Mighty Mites opened the playoffs with a resounding 20-6 win over a top-ranked Sparks team Friday on the road."Our kids are really on a roll. They are executing very complex plays fo...
Tall Treez, Jamie Anderson team up for Film Festival at Horizon
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 4:16pm
Event Date:
November 16, 2012 - 7:00pm
Tall Treez is teaming up with Lake Tahoe snowboarder Jamie Anderson to host there 3rd Annual Film Festival. The show will be on Friday, Nov. 16 at the Horizon Casino Resort at Stateline South Shore Lake Tahoe. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Entry $12.
Health and Fitness: Save time while slimming down with supersets
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/27/2012 - 6:00amAs a personal trainer, one of the main reasons people seek my advice is because they feel like they don't have enough time to work out. With the kids back at school, snow on the ground and a 40-plu...
Buyak leads Warriors out on winning note
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 6:00amZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - ROP has some big kids on the team, but quarterback Austin Buyak didn't seem to notice as he piggybacked four of them into the end zone.Buyak could not be shutdown Thursday ni...
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of Oct. 17-24
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 12:39amHere 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 Oct. 17-24.
Kids hoops heads to finals
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/13/2012 - 3:42amBoth Whittell and South Tahoe middle school kids will play their basketball finals at South Tahoe Middle School Saturday starting at 8 a.m. The Whittell eighth graders played their final home match...
Cross-country kids charge for South Shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/13/2012 - 3:05amWith looks of sheer determination in their eyes, the middle school runners pounded their way up Dead Man's Hill. They may be little, but the kids stretched their limbs to the limit as they neare...
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.
Pumpkin Parade and Harvest Festival at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 10/06/2012 - 9:00pm
Event Date:
October 27, 2012 - 10:00am
Golden Bear Events presents a Harvest Festival! Saturday, October 27, 2012, 10 am to 5 pm. Recreation Complex at 1082 Rufus Allen Blvd. Games, Free stuff for kids and families, Chili Cookoff, Cake Walk, Services and goods for families, Crafts, Checker Tournament, and more! Be on the lookout for information on the Pumpkin Parade! Watch the event build at www.goldenbearevents.weebly.com
The Doctors: How ADHD affects adults
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/02/2012 - 6:00amIt doesn't affect just kids. That's one often-surprising fact about ADHD, or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. About 9 million adults in the USA have it, and yet the condition is often unre...
For California Gov. Brown, Busy Final Weekend of Bill Actions
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/01/2012 - 6:46amCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown cleared a mountain of legislation off his desk over the weekend ahead of a midnight Sunday deadline. Here are some of the highlights of the bills he signed and vetoed.
End of summer on the East shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/30/2012 - 7:44pm
Event Date:
September 29, 2012 (All day) Photo by John T. Humphrey
Caught these kids having some fun on the East shore this past weekend.
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.
Halloween Cove 2012!
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 12:33pm
Event Date:
October 31, 2012 - 4:00pm The party of all Halloween parties...Halloween Cove at Timber Cove Lodge brought to you by your friends at K-TAHOE Radio!
Be a part of this year’s NEW South Lake Tahoe Halloween tradition, K-Tahoe’s “Halloween Cove” from 4PM-8PM! We are creating a safe trick-or-treat environment for local children this year with a great central location & tons of parking! And there will be plenty of events & entertainment for older kids & mom & dad, too! Best of all...it's FREE!!
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Location
Timber Cove Lodge
3411 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
38° 56' 47.1696" N, 119° 58' 1.0524" W
See map: Google Maps
Fromarc Insurance Agency Celebrates 27 years of Business in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 11:17am
Fromarc Insurance Agency has been family owned and operated since 1985, when Tita Anderson started the company as an agent/broker. Since then, the team has grown to include her husband Bob, their daughter Justine, Ann Zion, and Brady Ward. On September 27, forty friends, family, and clients joined them for a Business After Hours and Chamber Ribbon Cutting, and enjoyed stories about their years of success and community service.
Lake Tahoe agency hosts Community Appreciation Day and Spirit Awards
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 5:03pmThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency would like to invite the community to its Community Appreciation Day Open House and Lake Spirit Awards on Thursday, September 27 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the TRPA offices at 128 Market Street in Stateline.
This year’s theme is “Making Progress” and will focus on the Regional Plan Update and the 5th anniversary of the Angora Wildfire. Partners include the Tahoe Science Consortium who will show a pictorial display of the Angora Wildfire and restoration efforts.
Runners roll out their finest for South Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 6:00amA clown, a princess and a kid in a dirty diaper crouched at the starting line, poised to see who could run the fastest.No, this was not a make-believe race. Kids in costumes flocked to South Tah...
Inaugural Lake Tahoe Lifestyle Festival, more than just a jubilee
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 11:58pm
A new name and new partnership fashioned after health, recreation and fun; South Lake Tahoe’s inaugural Lake Tahoe Lifestyle Festival drew nearly 2,000 attendees on Saturday, September 8 to Bijou Community Park. This new festival was crafted by Barton Health and the City of South Lake Tahoe to bring children, families and individuals together for health education and non-stop excitement.
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.
10th annual Kids Fishing Derby to take place at Lake Baron
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/15/2012 - 6:00amA truck filled with $5,000 worth of live rainbow trout rolled into Meyers Thursday afternoon to fill Lake Baron for Sunday's Kids Fishing Derby.Put on by the Moose Lodge, the event was started 1...
Optimist Kids Fun Run
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/13/2012 - 1:06pm
Event Date:
September 29, 2012 - 2:00pm The South Lake Tahoe Optimist Kids’ Fun Run will be held Saturday, September 29th, at Pope Beach. Runners 13 years old and under from all over the country are invited to participate in this annual event. The distances range from ⅛ mile (200 m) for those 5 years and under to 1½ mile for the 12-13 years old age group. All runners will receive a medal, free hot dog and drink. The free registration starts at 12:00 PM and the first races begin at 2:00 PM. For more information contact Terry Powers (530) 544-5025
Location
Pope Beach
United States
See map: Google Maps
Lake Tahoe's Canine Community Carnival
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/13/2012 - 9:57amLake Tahoe's Canine Community Carnival will be Sept. 15 at Ski Run Boulevard, from 10 am to 4pm. Food, Fun, Vendors, Music, Shopping, Dog Games, Kids Games, Tahoe Dog Contest, and More. Proceeds go to local animal non-profits. (530) 721-0887; www.dawgsontherun.org.
Heavenly, Kirkwood resorts work on Lakeview Commons for Echo Day
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/11/2012 - 4:40pmHeavenly and Kirkwood resorts, through the Vail Resorts Echo program, partnered with the City of South Lake Tahoe for the third annual Vail Resorts Echo Day on Saturday, Sept. 8. Through the project, 179 resort employees, friends and family put the final touches on Lakeview Commons at El Dorado Beach, including planting trees and shrubs, laying sod, installing park benches, picking up trash, and re-distributing sand to even out the beach.
Sierra Resort at Lake Tahoe previews 2012-2013 ski and snowboard season
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/11/2012 - 3:16pmAt Lake Tahoe, football is underway, the colors are starting to change, the days are getting shorter, and the smell of fireplaces are starting to fill the evening air.
'Possession' is nine tenths of this horror
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/07/2012 - 10:50amDivorce is hard on parents and even harder on kids, their trust shattered by the realization that mom and dad will no longer be in the next room. The genius of "Possession" is using a demonic sp...
Saturday is Free Fishing Day in California
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/07/2012 - 5:02am
As I noted earlier this year, one of California’s two Free Fishing Days will be on Sept. 8. The other Free Fishing Day was way back on July 7. You can fish, all day, without a fishing license on Saturday.
You will be able to fish wherever you like in California, without the need for a fishing license.
All ages have fun at Kirkwood run
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 6:00amKirkwood held its 32nd annual 5K and 10K Adventure Trail Run on Saturday and all ages came out to show off some speed. The morning opened with a 1-mile and a half-mile fun run for kids. The kids...
Don Q's Fishing Report for the week of Sept. 5-11
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 2:22am
Here is this week's fishing report for Northern California, Nevada, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra-area rivers, lakes and streams. Fall colors are around the corner for the Sierra and Lake Tahoe region. Enjoy the fishing while the weather is still good and don't forget to pack your sunscreen and fishing license. This report is for the week of Sept. 5-11.
ADOBE POND, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Lake Tahoe Lifestyle Festival on Sept. 8
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/02/2012 - 2:16pmThe Lake Tahoe Lifestyle Festival, formerly the "Bijou Bash" will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bijou Community Park.
Barton Health and the City of South Lake Tahoe have made a collaborative effort to combine Barton's Family Health Day and the Bijou Bash - two annual events created for our community and visitors alike. Emphasizing health, recreation and fun.
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.
TRPA Community Appreciation Day and Lake Spirit Awards
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/21/2012 - 3:24pmEvent Date:
September 27, 2012 - 4:00pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will host its second annual Community Appreciation Day and Lake Spirit Awards on Thursday, September 27 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the TRPA offices at 128 Market Street in Stateline.
White House meal rewards kids for eating their veggies
Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/20/2012 - 6:00pm