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University of Nevada, Reno to host Bill Nye The Science Guy

Event Date: 
September 6, 2012 - 7:00pm

The public is invited to be entertained and educated with Bill Nye the Science Guy Sept. 6, the first of several presentations in the annual Discover Science Lecture Series at the University of Nevada, Reno. The College of Science and Associated Students of the University of Nevada are bringing Nye to the University’s Lawlor Events Center at 7 p.m. All tickets are $5 per person, available through the Lawlor box office.

Lake Tahoe 'Be Bear Aware' Community Forum on Wednesday

Event Date: 
July 18, 2012 - 6:00pm

A Lake Tahoe bear awareness program, hosted by the UC Davis Lake Tahoe Environmental Research Center, is slated for Wednesday at Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village.

Want to know: What's New in Shoulder Arthritis Treatment?

Join Dr. Kyle Swanson on July 11, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College (1 College Drive) in the Board Room. Dr. Swanson, with Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine talk about the latest treatments in shoulder arthritis. It will consist of shoulder anatomy, common injuries, signs and symptoms of shoulder arthritis, and diagnosis and treatment.

Lecture focuses on athletes and their heart rates

Lecture: Climate Science vs. Denial

The Climate Crisis looms as the most serious threat to human civilization. Recent data indicate more rapid warming and accelerating greenhouse gas emissions than previously projected. As the political process addresses the issues, misinformation floods the public space, creating confusion and delay. What must be done to reduce emissions and begin to pull greenhouse gases out of the atmosphere in order to avoid dangerous climate change and to return the Earth to a safe-climate future? How can the public and decision-makers cut through the spin and denial in order to do what is necessary?

High-sugar diet and disease featured in UC Davis Lake Tahoe Center discussion

Event Date: 
July 26, 2012 - 6:00pm

Nutrition science researcher Dr. Kimber Stanhope will present a study at Lake Tahoe on July 26 that was recently featured in the CBS News 60 Minutes investigative report with Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the metabolic effects of sugar consumption.
The 6 p.m. presentation will be at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center in Incline Village on the campus of Sierra Nevada College, as part of its monthly lecture series.

Bark beetles in Lake Tahoe Basin is subject of LTCC lecture

Joel Egan, Forest Entomologist with the U.S. Forest Service in Missoula, Montana recounts an outbreak of bark beetles causing tree mortality in the Tahoe Basin and discusses the impact of climate change on recent unprecedented outbreaks of bark beetles throughout the forests of Western North America. Sponsored by the Science Club of Lake Tahoe Community College, 6:00 - 8:00PM, Aspen Room, Lake Tahoe Community College.

Lecture about aquatic invasive species

Barton Health Lecture Series: Bone Health in the Maturing Athlete

The 2012 Barton Health Wellness Lecture Series continues with a presentation: Bone Health in the Maturing Athlete from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27, at the Carson City Community Center.

Barton Health features lecture: Pedaling to PEAK Performance

The 2012 Barton Health Wellness Lecture Series continues with Pedaling to PEAK Performance from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 6.

Lecture geared toward cyclists

Healthy bones topic of lecture in Carson City

Lecture focuses on how diabetics can lose weight

California lawmakers lecture Boy Scouts on discriminatory practices

Who's Al in Al Tahoe Presentation

Dr. David Borges, D.C., author, lecturer and historian will show homes and places of historical interest and other highlights in Tahoe's oldest neighborhood as part of the Lake Tahoe Historical Society lecture series.
We'll meet at 7 p.m. in the lodge at Camp Richardson. Free. refreshments served. Open to the public, bring your For information go to www.laketahoemuseum.org or call (530) 541-5458.

Volunteer Docents Needed for Environmental Education at Tahoe

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?

Residents who would like to help people learn about the region's environmental assets and challenges are needed to serve as volunteer docents at the Thomas J. Long Foundation Education Center and the UC Davis Eriksson Education Center. Located in Incline Village and Tahoe City respectively, the two UC Davis education centers are well positioned along the North Shore of Lake Tahoe.

Dr. Scott Welker Talks da Vinci

Barton Health's Health and Wellness Lecture Series continues as Barton General Surgery's, Dr. Scott Welker, discusses minimally invasive surgery with the da Vinci Si Surgical System.

Talk 'Sports Medicine' with Dr. Jonathan T. Finnoff

Dr. Jonathan T. Finnoff, medical director of Barton Health's Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine services will present an informational, FREE lecture on Wednesday, April 4, 6-7 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College, 1 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe.

Lecture about musculoskeletal ultrasound in sports medicine

Ocean, Earth atmosphere addressed at Thursday lecture

The study of climate change through Earth history has produced a wealth of information on the operation of the ocean-atmosphere system during climate transitions as well as the feedbacks that impact the magnitude and rate of climate change on the planet. A public lecture on Thursday at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences will address some of what has been found.

Skin cancer lecture in Stateline

Lecture looks at climate change

"Our Changing Seas: Climate Change" lecture will be presented at 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 22 at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, 291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village.Dr. Howard Spero, UC...

Independent American Party to meet

The Independent American Party Convention is scheduled in Northern Nevada at noon-1 p.m., March 3, at the The Plaza Hotel, 801 South Carson St., Carson City.A lunch lecture on Agenda 21 and Smart M...

Gas pump prices, future of oil economy featured at UC Davis Lake Tahoe Center lecture

Volatile oil prices. Looming climate change. Worldwide economic and political unrest. Worsening traffic congestion. Crisis in transportation financing.

Tohoku grim reminder of potential for Pacific Northwest megaquake

The March 11, 2011 Tohoku earthquake is a grim reminder of the potential for another strong-motion mega-earthquake along the Pacific Northwest coast, geophysicist John Anderson of the University of Nevada, Reno told members of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in a lecture at their annual conference in Vancouver, B.C. Sunday.

Transportation sustainability lecture in Incline

Tahoe environmental center presents lecture that addresses transportation solutions

Volatile oil prices. Looming climate change. Worldwide economic and political unrest. Worsening traffic congestion. Crisis in transportation financing.

Lecture about heart health

Lecture on fragrances at Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences

There are many people who experience unpleasant physical effects from scented products, such as perfumes and colognes. Sometimes, it might be a headache or nausea when passing by a department store’s fragrance counter or riding in an elevator with someone wearing a certain fragrance. However, there is a growing number of people who suffer more severe reactions to these and many other types of products and chemicals. This condition is known as multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS) and involves people who have developed an acute sensitivity to various chemicals in the environment.

Only dedicated full-time heart doc in the Lake Tahoe Basin establishes Barton Cardiology

As we near National Heart Month, February, its only fitting that Barton Health introduces its latest piece of prosperity — heart care and their latest addition to the medical team, cardiologist, David Young.
“Patients (in the Lake Tahoe Basin) now have access to a cardiovascular specialist in their own community,” Dr. Young said.

LTCC Writer's Series on Wednesday with Jeremy Evans and Scott Lankford

Lake Tahoe Community College's Writers' Series continues as two local authors, Jeremy Evans and Scott Lankford, read and sign their work at the LTCC library. Stop by for the reading, buy a book to get signed, and chat with the writers.

Lecture about history of winter sports in Tahoe

Mark McLaughlin, author of “Longboards to Olympics: A Century of Tahoe Winter Sports”, presents stories and photos of the men and women who made Tahoe ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../lecture-about-histor...

UC Davis researchers to share data on fragrance chemicals in Jan. 26 lecture

There are many people who experience unpleasant physical effects from scented products, such as perfumes and colognes. Sometimes, it might be a headache or nausea when passing by a department store’s fragrance counter or riding in an elevator with someone wearing a certain fragrance.

Book signing, lecture by author

Join author David Antonucci on Jan 12 from 5-7:30pm for a talk on exactly which parts of the Lake Tahoe Basin Mark Twain saw and walked. Antonucci's talk will ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../boo...

Doctors to give lesson in preventing ski

Tahoe Center for Orthopedics' and U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team physicians Terrence Orr and Jonathan Finnoff will give a lecture focusing on ski and ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../doctors-to-give-less...

Lecture to follow Muir's battle to create Lake Tahoe National Park

TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - Through thought provoking images, well-told stories and excerpts from John Muir's journals, Foothill College English professor Scott Lankford will trace Muir's high-stakes a...

Holiday Health Makeover Presentations

Start your winter off right with two free health makeover talks on Monday, November 7 from 5:30 - 7:00pm.
Topics include "Skin Fitness" and non-surgical approaches to facial rejuvenation with Dr. Ronald M. Gemberling. Also "Healthy Diet and Exercise 101" will be presented by Dr. Paula Crenshaw. Presentations will be followed by an informative Q & A session. Please R.S.V.P. to (530)544-7744.

Lecture on combining literature and wilderness

12 from 10am-noon at Sierra Nevada College, Prim Library, Room 213, 999 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village. For details, contact Debi Noonan at (775) 831.1314, ext. 7420, dnoonan@sierranevada.edu. Share/Boo...

Quickbooks Training sponsored by Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce

The LTSSCC is partnering with Mann, Urrutia, Nelson, CPAs & Associates LLP will go over the ins and outs of using Quickbooks for your business.
Participants will receive a free one-hour consultation for new clients.
The lecture will take place in the LTSSCC meeting room, cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members.
If you have any questions, or to register by phone, please contact call Emily at (775)588-1728 ext. 303. Email is Emily@tahoechamber.org.

Bat lecture completes chamber mixer in Tahoe City

UC Davis is hosting a Haunted Halloween Chamber Mixer with Masters of the Night bat lecture immediately following at Historic Fish Hatchery. The event is Oct . ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../bat-lecture...

Melting polar regions discussed Thursday at Tahoe environmental center

By Heather Segale
A lecture that explores climate change and the melting polar regions will be discussed Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Lake Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences at Incline Village.

Celebrated speaker on peace, faith and forgiveness presents "Left to Tell"

Event Date: 
September 17, 2011 (All day)

On Saturday, Sept. 17, experience Immaculée Ilibagiza, a compelling storyteller, author and inspirational speaker who will present "Left To Tell: Discovering God amidst the Rwandan holocaust” at the Truckee Community Recreation Center at 7 p.m. “Left to Tell” is presented in honor of the international day of peace and in support of Peace One Day and the upcoming Truckee Tahoe Peace Day by For Goodness Sake with generous support from the Kling Family Foundation.

Location

Truckee Community Recreation Center
8924 Donner Pass Road (Pioneer Center round-a-bout, directions http://www.tdrpd.com/rec_center.html)
United States
39° 20' 18.168" N, 120° 10' 22.9764" W

Lecture on history of atomic testing in Nevada

16 from 10am-noon at Sierra Nevada College, Prim Library, Room 213, 999 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village. The event is free. For details, contact Debi Noonan at (775) 831.1314, ext. 7420, dnoonan@sierrane...

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