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Sierra-at-Tahoe Unveils What is New at the Resort for the 2013-2014 Season
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/03/2013 - 12:10pmFocused on enriching the guests’ overall experience, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort is excited to offer new additions for the 2013-14 season that will offer guests an enhanced on-mountain and overall experience. A new 9,000 square foot structure and plaza will improve the base area experience, enhance the overall après atmosphere, and give guests a place to gather and celebrate winter in the mountains. The Burton Star Wars™ Experience continues to grow with the Burton Star Wars™ Echo Base, a learning experience for kids ages 7-12.
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/26/2013 - 6:48amEvent Date:
October 20, 2013 (All day)
October 20-26, 2013 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Lead is highly toxic and can harm your child’s brain, causing lifelong learning and behavior problems. Children under age six are most at risk for lead poisoning, but there are also significant health risks for adults, newborns and pregnant women too.
Lead dust in the home is caused by chipping, peeling, flaking or deteriorating lead-based paint. Lead dust is not the same as household dust. Lead dust is often invisible, heavier, and stickier. It can be present in even the cleanest of homes.
H&R Block Course Enrollment and Job Fair
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/17/2013 - 4:48pm
Event Date:
September 20, 2013 (All day) Come to our Course Enrollment and Job Fair this Friday, September 20th, we will be answering all your questions regarding the course and the job openings we have today.
Join this winning team of Tax Professionals and learn from the pros!
We have class times and locations to fit your schedule. Bilingual classes are available.
Why Take the Income Tax Course from H&R Block?
* Choose a class time that's convenient for you
* Course includes both classroom instruction and web-based learning and activities
* Learn from the industry's leaders
Lake Tahoe Unified School District Enrollment Up
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/12/2013 - 7:14pmFor the first time since 1996, enrollment in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District appears to be on an upward trend. There are 102 new students in the district so far this school year, bringing the total number of students currently enrolled to 3,832.
This figure is still far below the number of students attending local school in the 1996-1997 school year when there were 5,978 in grades K to 12.
The breakdown of students at the district's 6 schools:
Bijou Community School – 572
Sierra House Elementary School 493
Project WET and Project Learning Tree Workshop
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/06/2013 - 3:41pmEvent Date:
September 24, 2013 - 8:15am
Join UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center and U.S. Forest Service for a combined Project WET and Project Learning Tree educator workshop. This workshop is great fun and provides both formal and informal educators with valuable curriculum resources at no cost.
The event is Tuesday, Sept., 24, from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, 291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village.
Cost: FREE, includes Project WET Guide and Project Learning Tree Guide
Lunch: Optional T’s Lunch $6 - 10 (please bring cash, exact change preferred, or bring your lunch)
H&R Block Income Tax Course offered in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/04/2013 - 12:21pm
Event Date:
September 23, 2013 (All day) H&R Block Income Tax Course - last seats available. Do you want to learn more about taxes? Gain valuable Tax knowledge today that you can profit from tomorrow? We still have openings for our classes in South Lake Tahoe. We offer flexible schedules in the morning and afternoon to fit your busy life! Classes start 9/23 and the course ends on 11/22/2013.
Why Take the Income Tax Course from H&R Block?
* We have many locations and hours.Choose a class time that's convenient for you
* Course includes both classroom instruction and web-based learning and activities
Geotourism Expo Showcases Tahoe Treasures This Weekend
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/03/2013 - 9:54amGeotours of the Lake Tahoe basin will highlight environmentally friendly activities during the Tahoe Geotourism Expo held September 7 - 8, 2013. Participants can 17 different tours including an Upper Truckee River kayak tour, an Al Tahoe Heritage Walk, a Tahoe Photo Tour and Wild Mustangs in the Meadow. For more information, click on the tour title below.
Saturday, September 7
Birds of the Wetland -Free 3 hour guided tour of the Upper Truckee marsh.
Philanthropy on Display at Tahoe Fund Annual Dinner: Over $300,000 raised
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/27/2013 - 12:29pmThe love and support of Lake Tahoe was on full display at the Tahoe Fund annual Founders Circle dinner on Sunday August 18. They raised more than $300,000 for the organization and four Signature Projects around the Lake. Tahoe Fund donors were joined by Senators Dianne Feinstein and Harry Reid and Governors Jerry Brown and Brian Sandoval, as well as special surprise guest Vice President Al Gore, as the public and private communities joined together to celebrate the work of the Tahoe Fund to restore and improve the Lake Tahoe environment.
14th Annual Children’s Environmental Science Day
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/30/2013 - 10:47amEvent Date:
August 10, 2013 (All day)
Children are invited to spend the day with scientists on Saturday, August 10, learning about the unique ecology, function, restoration and preservation of Lake Tahoe. Children’s Environmental Science Day will be held at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences in Incline Village.
Heavenly plans include ropes course, ziplines, bike park
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/16/2013 - 11:14pmHeavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe has submitted a proposal to the USDA Forest Service and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency for expansions to its on-mountain summer activities, as part of Vail Resorts’ Epic Discovery, a Summer Mountain Adventure.
UC Davis Lakee Tahoe Docent Training June 7-8, July 9
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 05/26/2013 - 10:02pmEvent Date:
June 7, 2013 - 2:00pm
Do you love Lake Tahoe and have an interest in learning more about the lake? Do you enjoy science, learning new information, and sharing your knowledge? Would you like to become a local expert on research taking place at Lake Tahoe?
Heavenly at Lake Tahoe to add ropes courses, zip center to summer choices
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 4:28pmCultivating a passion and appreciation for the outdoors is a year-round task, and Heavenly Mountain Resort is stepping up to the challenge by expanding its summer operations to include more interactive, family-friendly learning experiences.
“Lake Tahoe is a year-round destination, and there is a tremendous opportunity to offer more summer activities at the top of the Gondola,” said Pete Sonntag, Heavenly’s general manager. “Our hope is that visitors of all ages and backgrounds are able to create life-long connections to our National Forests through adventure, play and recreation.”
Wildfire Awareness Week kick-off May 25 at MontBleu
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 10:57amLake Tahoe fire protection agencies all agree: defensible space isn’t a bunch of hot air. To back up the importance of defensible space, they’re organizing a free Wildfire Awareness Week kick-off event that includes free tethered Smokey Bear hot air balloon rides (weather permitting), firefighter photo opportunities, a pancake breakfast and more on Saturday, May 25th from 8am – 12pm outside MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa.
Kirkwood to host annual 'Near Death Experience' Bike Camp
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 1:54amEvent Date:
June 6, 2013 (All day)
Riding 129 miles and climbing 15,000-plus feet all in one day demands a rigorous training schedule and Kirkwood’s annual “Near Death Experience” bike camp can give riders the inside edge they need to complete such a challenging task.
United Way partners with grants to help Lake Tahoe area agencies
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/01/2013 - 10:59amSeveral Lake Tahoe area nonprofit organizations and agencies will receive financial aid this year through partnerships announced Monday by the United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra.
The partnerships are aimed to address issues identified in each of the Lake Tahoe area communities, said Karen Barsell, CEO and president of United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra.
South Lake Tahoe wins excellence award for Lakeview Commons
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 10:18amThe City of South Lake Tahoe received an Award of Excellence from the California Park and Recreation Society for Lakeview Commons at El Dorado Beach. The City’s recognition in the category of Park Planning will be honored at the 2013 California and Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park Training Conference, held in San Jose March 6-8.
National Environmental Education Foundation awards grant to Tahoe Fund
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 12:04pmThe Tahoe Fund, an environmental non-profit raising funds for environmental improvement projects in the Tahoe Basin, today announced it has received an “Every Day Capacity Building Grant” from the National Environmental Education Foundation.
The grant program is made possible through the generous support of Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. This grant will provide resources to help the Tahoe Fund expand its online fundraising capacity and donor management capabilities. The Tahoe Fund was one of 29 grantees selected from a competitive pool of 160 applicants. The grant is for $5,000.
Sen. Harry Reid addresses 2013 Nevada Legislature (full text)
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 8:30pmNevada son and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid addressed a joint session of the Nevada State Legislature today in Carson City. Here is the text of his speech:
Education Roundup: A classroom on the edge
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/06/2013 - 6:00amSixty-five Lake Tahoe Unified School District students learned to embrace gravity during the class' first day learning or refining ski and snowboard skills. The group hit the slopes, often liter...
The Doctors: Lose weight by learning your body's hunger cues
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/06/2013 - 6:00amQuit obsessing over calories, forget the get-thin-quick plans, and when you want a chocolate chip cookie, have it (without guilt).Becoming more attuned to your body's hunger and fullness signals, a...
Heavenly at Lake Tahoe to open halfpipe after a 5-year hiatus
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/18/2013 - 2:11pmAt noon on Saturday, Jan. 19, Heavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe will celebrate the return of the halfpipe after a five-year hiatus. With the help of Heavenly’s High Roller Freeride Team, the high-energy ribbon cutting ceremony will feature a DJ, giveaways, EpicMix Photos with the lovely Heavenly Angels, and free swag from Red Bull and Nature Valley.
Kirkwood offers four-pack of lift tickets valid through season
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/16/2013 - 3:50pmWith more than 260 inches of snow recorded and entering Lake Tahoe and the Sierra's snowiest months of the season, Kirkwood Mountain Resort is boasting one of the deepest snow packs with the promise of plenty of powder days to come.
LTUSD copes with rising special education costs, less revenue
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 6:00amCalifornia programs for students with learning disabilities have kept drawing money from shrinking general education funds even as federal funding has remained the same, according to a Legislative ...
Lake Tahoe resorts offer instruction incentives as part of Learn Ski and Snowboard Month
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 3:17pmWith Lake Tahoe having one of its heaviest early snow starts in recent memory, Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort have a broad offering of learning opportunities for those who want to improve their skiing and riding skills this winter.
Learning the slopes
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/04/2013 - 6:00amEditors Note: This is the first installment of a Tribune "Learn To" series in recognition of Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month, a national grassroots initiative. In the upcoming weeks, the Tribun...
Ribbon cutting, book signing held
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/22/2012 - 6:00amA ribbon cutting and book signing was held Dec. 13 at The Center for Higher Learning for longtime local therapist Ray Goodenough.Goodenough and his daughter, Kathy Rem, just published their book...
Center for Higher Learning Ribbon Cutting and Book Signing
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/17/2012 - 3:59pmOn Dec. 13, TahoeChamber held a ribbon cutting and book signing at The Center for Higher Learning for longtime South Shore Lake Tahoe therapist Ray Goodenough.
The Center for Higher Learning offers a variety of modalities and experiences that provide Client Centered Therapy, Personal Growth Workshops, and Seminars. They specialize in Hypnotherapy, Substance Abuse Counseling, Zazen Meditation, Enneagram, NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and Continuing Education Credits for Substance Abuse Counselors.
Book signing and ribbon cutting celebrating 'Parallel Journeys'
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/10/2012 - 1:22amAll are invited to a ribbon cutting and book signing to celebrate the centers years of success and community service, and a newly published book. Ray Goodenough and his daughter Kathy Rem recently co-authored a book entitled “Parallel Journeys.”
After 33 years of separation, the two were reunited and in this book they compare stories and realize what an incredible parallel journey they have undergone.
With cold weather here, Forest Service urges residents to properly dispose fireplace ash
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/05/2012 - 10:37amWith cold weather upon us, the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit reminds residents to use caution when disposing of woodstove or fireplace ashes. Ashes can remain live and capable of starting a fire for several days, even when they appear to be out.
Lake Tahoe History Comes Alive for LTUSD Third Graders
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 3:48pm
Event Date:
October 30, 2012 (All day) The Lake Tahoe Museum has spent the month of October hosting numerous 3rd grade classes, sharing with them our local history in an educational and exciting way. As part of their curriculum, 3rd graders are required to learn about the development of their community and how it has changed over time.
Location
Lake Tahoe Museum
3058 Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 30.3216" N, 119° 58' 37.7076" W
See map: Google Maps
Two more chipmunks test positive for plague in South Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/26/2012 - 4:22pmThe El Dorado County Department of Environmental Health was notified this week by the California Department of Public Health that two additional chipmunks in the South Lake Tahoe area have tested positive for plague. One of the chipmunks was found in the Tallac Historic Site area and one was near the U.S. Forest Service Taylor Creek Visitor Center.
Classical guitarist Thibault Cauvin to appear in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/15/2012 - 10:40pmEvent Date:
October 28, 2012 - 4:00pm
Considered one of the best of a new generation of classical guitarists, French phenomenon Thibault Cauvin will perform at Hope Lutheran Church of the Sierra in South Lake Tahoe at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28.
The 24-year-old Parisian is known for his many virtuosic styles. His appearance at South Lake Tahoe is part of a year-long worldwide tour that has taken him to New York where he played Carnegie Hall, Hong Kong, San Paolo and Istanbul, London, Melbourne, Singapore and Tel-Aviv.
LTCC students learning the impact of gender bias in ads
Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 1:59amNevada Panel Wants Study Of Legislature, Including Pay, Annual Sessions
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/21/2012 - 11:05amCARSON CITY – A legislative panel voted on Monday to seek a resolution in the 2013 session to authorize the creation of a public commission to study the operation of the Legislature and make recommendations on issues ranging from lawmaker pay to moving to annual sessions.
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.
Where to buy a Lake Tahoe home...Nevada or California?
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 3:54pmJust a few years ago home buyers were choosing the Nevada side over the California side when looking for a Lake Tahoe home to purchase. Taxes were lower and schools were better so Nevada was more attractive. But is that still the feeling? There's good news, and bad news, depending on which neighborhood/state you're set on owning a home in.
Shining Example of Schools in South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Report Evaluates Success Of Incentives In Western States, Finds Fewer In Nevada Due To Tax Structure
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/01/2012 - 3:52pmCARSON CITY — A new report from The Council of State Governments exploring the successes that 13 Western states have had with tax incentives to encourage economic growth found that Nevada has fewer such programs in large part because of its tax structure.
Expedition Man Endurance Festival comes to Northern Nevada
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/30/2012 - 4:41pmEvent Date:
August 25, 2012 (All day)
Coming from as far as Australia and as near as North Lake Tahoe, more than 200 men and women athletes are gearing up for a race to remember at Northern Nevada’s inaugural Expedition Man Endurance Festival and Ultra-Distance-Triathlon, taking place Saturday, August 25. Athletes will begin with a swim at Zephyr Cove Resort at Lake Tahoe, then onto a more than 100-mile-bike-ride through Carson City and a long-run along the Truckee River, ending at the Legends at Sparks Marina.
Learning to sail the lake
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 6:00amThe Tahoe Windjammer's Yacht Club will hit the books and the water for the 12th annual Women's Sailing Clinic this Saturday at the Tahoe Keys Marina. From novices who don't know a jib from a bo...
Learning to sail the lake
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 6:00amThe Tahoe Windjammer's Yacht Club will hit the books and the water for the 12th annual Women's Sailing Clinic this Saturday at the Tahoe Keys Marina. From novices who don't know a jib from a bo...
Children to put on 'The Wizard of Oz'
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 6:00amOnly five days but still so much to do: Studying scripts, learning choreography and singing songs were on the list Tuesday for children involved in the production of "The Wizard of Oz," which th...
Learning the land
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/15/2012 - 6:00amStudents from the Native Youth Conservation Corps will camp at Hope Valley to learn about Native American heritage and land management this month. NYCC is part of the Sierra Native Alliance, a n...
Obama White House appoints Tim Carlson to Lake Tahoe Regional Planning Agency governing board
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 07/12/2012 - 4:56pmThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is pleased to welcome Tim Carlson as the new Presidential Appointee to TRPA’s 15-member Governing Board.
Carlson brings with him more than 40 years of government and business development experience to the non-voting seat on the Governing Board. His out-of-the-box business style has resulted in the development of many public/private partnerships and business-to-business joint ventures.
Regional fence companies learning how to stay profitable
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/29/2012 - 5:20pmColumn: 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.
As Title IX turns 40, legacy goes beyond numbers
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/22/2012 - 12:34pmEmily Miller remembers learning about Title IX during history class, probably sometime in junior high. She's a little fuzzy on the details, including how and why it came about.Every time she st...
Lake Tahoe Paddle Festival to Kick Off World Canoe Project
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/19/2012 - 1:28pmLanding to the shores of Lake Tahoe this summer will be a cultural watershed of skilled Native American and indigenous carvers from around the world who are set out to build a 70-foot boat that will be taken across the globe.