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Parents show up at school board meeting to voice Sierra House fire concerns
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 1:52amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Attending the December 6 special meeting of the Lake Tahoe Unified School Board were concerned parents, teachers and staff from Sierra House Elementary, enough to fill the room and into the hallway. They were there to ask the Board why the school was reopened just two days after the November 11 fire that took out a hallway, a reading room, teacher's room and caused damage to ducts and panels above the ceiling.
National Day of Mourning - Post office and federal offices closed
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 8:31pmIt is not very often there is a National Day of Mourning. President Trump has called for one on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 and his executive order will close the federal government to honor the late President George H.W. Bush who held the country's highest position from 1989-1993.
There will be a state funeral for the 41st president held at the National Cathedral in Washington starting at 8:00 a.m. PST. After the ceremony, his body will be moved to Texas, where he will be buried at his presidential library.
Bush died on Friday at the age of 94.
South Lake Tahoe Library now open six days; Celebrating with party
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/26/2018 - 6:57pmEvent Date:
December 3, 2018 - 3:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Thanks to the Jean and Stephen Myers Endowment at the El Dorado Community Foundation, the South Lake Tahoe Library has been able to expand their operations to six-days-a-week.
On Monday, December 3 at 3:00 p.m. the community is invited to the library to celebrate with refreshments and a Monday Maker activity.
The celebration will continue all week:
- Tuesday will feature their Spanish language early literacy program for infants, Mama Gansa Anda Suelta, as well as their community-led Chess Club.
Ed Laine ~ 10/17/31 - 11/8/18
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 8:29pmArt has a way of making the creator immortal. Such is the case with Ed Laine.
The longtime South Lake Tahoe resident died Nov. 8, 2018, at home. He was 87.
Beyond a large family and rich trove of friends, Ed leaves behind a legacy as an artist. He was a quiet man who for years let his voice be heard through his work.
Born in Palo Alto on Oct. 17, 1931, to Selma Alquist and John Laine, Ed grew up in the Bay Area, having graduated from Sequoia Union High School in 1950. He attended San Jose State College, Cal Arts and the University of Oregon. In Oregon he majored in art.
South Lake Tahoe blood drives to help with increase in need
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/18/2018 - 2:04amThe impact of the wildfires throughout California has created additional needs for blood and added importance to holiday blood donations.
Many blood drives have been canceled in the Chico area since the Paradise community was destroyed. As the days go on, poor air quality is disrupting donations at surrounding donation centers. Over 300 potential donations were immediately lost due to canceled blood drives and 500 more donations are at risk as poor air quality continues to effect donors and staff.
Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe signs land lease, first step for new clubhouse
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/14/2018 - 2:03pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The community could see a new Boys and Girls Club in South Lake Tahoe as early as Spring 2021.
During their November 13 meeting, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board voted unanimously to approve a ground lease between them and the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT), enabling the nonprofit youth club to build on a lot owned by the district adjacent to their current location at Al Tahoe Elementary.
Music at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/04/2018 - 6:59am
Event Date:
December 1, 2018 - 1:00pm Sierra Strings of Tahoe will provide us with an afternoon of music, ushering in winter and the holiday season on December 1 at 1:00 p.m. This locally celebrated group will enchant you with a variety of songs.
Free and open to all ages, light refreshments provided. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Location
South Lake Tahoe LIbrary
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Permanent Vacation 2: Book Launch at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/04/2018 - 6:54am
Event Date:
November 27, 2018 - 6:00pm Join us as writer Joseph Flannery shares the 2nd book in the Permanent Vacation Series. In Volume 1, we read tales of grizzly encounters, streaking through Denali, and personal relationships with temperamental elk in Yellowstone. Permanent Vacation, Volume 2 explores even more stories from the people who have a deep connection to our national parks. Join eighteen authors as they kayak through the Everglades with incognito alligators, demonstrate the practices of the ancient Hawaiian tribes at Pu’uhonua o Honaunau, and search for the endangered northern spotted owl in the forests of Olympic.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
AAUW General Meeting - Amanda Horn, Nevada Museum of Art on the Anne Brigman Photography Exhibit
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/28/2018 - 11:46am
Event Date:
November 10, 2018 - 10:00am Join both the Friends of the Library and AAUW-South Lake Tahoe for a presentation by Amanda Horn of the Nevada Museum of Art on Anne Brigman: A Visionary in Modern Art on Saturday, November 10, 10:99 a.m. in the Lake Tahoe Community College Aspen/Board Room.
This major retrospective exhibition, which is at the Reno museum through January 27, 2019, rediscovers and celebrates the work of Anne Brigman (1869-1950) who is best known for her iconic landscape photographs made in the early 1900s depicting herself and other female nudes outdoors in the Sierra Nevada.
LTCC becomes the only college in the country to offer free bi-state tuition program
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/21/2018 - 6:56pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Continuing their mission to treat the Lake Tahoe area as one community, and thanks to some key donations, Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) is now offering the Lake Tahoe College Promise tuition program around the lake on both sides of the state line.
All first-time college students, including those who earned college units while still in high school, can get their tuition waived. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in and complete 12 or more units each quarter for three academic quarters, and meet one of the following requirements:
'The Track in the Forest: The Creation of a Legendary 1968 US Olympic Team' at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 10:56am
Event Date:
November 6, 2018 - 6:00pm "The Track in the Forest: The Creation of a Legendary 1968 US Olympic Team" chronicles the role that the high-altitude training camp and final selection meet at Echo Summit played 50 years ago in the historic performance of the U.S. Olympic men's track and field team at the Mexico City Olympics. Join us for a tantalizing presentation as sports journalist Bob Burns draws the curtain back sharing the incredible history of this time in Tahoe and beyond. Burns does a masterful job weaving the narratives of the men training together, vying for coveted spots on the U.S.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Anne Brigman: A Visionary in Modern Art Presentation at LTCC
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 10:50am
Event Date:
November 10, 2018 - 10:00am Join both the Friends of the Library and AAUW-South Lake Tahoe for a presentation by Amanda Horn of the Nevada Museum of Art on "Anne Brigman: A Visionary in Modern Art". This major retrospective exhibition, at the Museum through January 27, 2019, rediscovers and celebrates the work of Anne Brigman (1869-1950) who is best known for her iconic landscape photographs made in the early 1900s depicting herself and other female nudes outdoors in the Sierra Nevada. Please note this meeting will take place in the Aspen Room of LTCC as the Library is closed for the Veterans Day weekend.
Location
LTCC
1 College Dr.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
AAUW general meeting to include Safety for Women program
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/27/2018 - 5:18pm
Event Date:
October 13, 2018 - 10:00am Jen Dulyanai will present a program on Safety for Women during the next American Association of University Women (AAUW) on Saturday, October 13 starting at 10:00 a.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College Library
One College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Book Sale at the South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 7:30am
Event Date:
November 3, 2018 - 10:00am Saturday, Nov. 3rd, 10 AM Book Sale. Winter is coming. It's time to restock your bookshelves for the cold days ahead. This sale will have hundreds of previously read, some new, and all loved books. Remember FOL members get in an hour early for the best selection. Not a member? Join now or the morning of the sale.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Putting a Garden to Bed Workshop at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 7:08am
Event Date:
October 6, 2018 - 1:00pm Join the Friends of the Library as we welcome the UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe for an informational program on preparing a garden for the winter. After an inside "how to" session, we'll all head out to the Library's new BB's Garden to have a hands on demonstration. The Friends are looking for volunteers who would like to help maintain the library's garden, so in addition to be a workshop for all who want to learn gardening techniques for our unique Tahoe environment, this afternoon is also a training session for volunteers.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Firefest returns to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/15/2018 - 5:23pmEvent Date:
September 29, 2018 - 10:00am
Fire Fest 2018 will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. outside the Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe. Admission is free and it's a great opportunity for families to have fun while learning about fire safety and conservation.
Helicopters will star again this year as they land just outside the venue at the Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe. What an incredible opportunity to get a close-up look at these amazing machines. Crews will be on hand to answer questions and explain how they help us when we need them most.
Kudos: South Lake Tahoe Library thanks sponsors of Summer Reading Challenge
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 3:24pmThe South Lake Tahoe Library just wrapped up another great Summer Reading Challenge, which encourages children, teens and adults to read all summer long. Patrons at our library logged a total of 5,236 books and earned a total of 817 prizes! We would like to thank the businesses and organizations that donated prizes and funds to our program.
Prizes that children could choose from included gift certificates from Applebee’s Restaurant, Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza, Heavenly Village Cinema, McDonalds, and Modern Makers. Thank you to all of these businesses for their generous donations!
AAUW- South Lake Tahoe General Meeting
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/04/2018 - 9:38am
Event Date:
September 15, 2018 - 10:00am Welcome our Tech Trek attendees who will be giving us a presentation on their summer experience at UC Davis. Our presenters are 8th grade girls who attended our scholarship sponsored week long technology camp.
We will have an array of light refreshments and visitors are welcome. Please attend if you are interested in finding out more about what our local AAUW organization is involved in. There will be a brief business meeting to inform about our small group programming for fall.
Join us at 10 AM in the Aspen Room in the LTCC Library.
Location
LTCC Aspen Board Room
One College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
36° 21' 30.9528" N, 94° 10' 20.8956" W
See map: Google Maps
Pop-Up Book Sale at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/30/2018 - 3:36pm
Event Date:
September 19, 2018 - 3:00pm Join us as we do some Fall cleaning and offer up some amazing reading material for upcoming cold nights. Friends of the Library Pop-Up Book Sale in the Lobby (3 to 6 PM). South Lake Tahoe Library, 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
Letter: This shouldn't be happening
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 10:47amThere ought to be a compromise letting city homeowners rent out their houses to vacationers, but the topic is controversial. The city once felt residents should know what was permissible in their neighborhoods and maintained an online database listing. This has been removed. Maybe residents shouldn't know about rentals allowing 22 guests?
Location
1360 June Way
United States
37° 5' 24.864" N, 95° 42' 46.4076" W
See map: Google Maps
Full speaker lineup at TEDx SouthLakeTahoe 2018
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/19/2018 - 5:15pm“Building Bridges” is the theme for the 3rd annual TEDx SouthLakeTahoe on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at MontBleu Resort and the speaker lineup is a robust one, including a South Tahoe High student.
Organizers aim to bring unity and positivity during a time that division is too strong a motivation. While each topic discussed will be different, they will intertwine with the theme in the presentations.
Speakers for the evening are:
Washington State University to offer hospitality degree at Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/14/2018 - 9:54pmOne more university is on board to offer bachelor's degrees at the new Lisa Maloff University Center at Lake Tahoe Community College.
Washington State University will be offering bachelor's degrees in Hospitality Business Management.
Representatives from Washington State University's nationally recognized School of Hospitality will be at the Lake Tahoe Community College for an information session on Wednesday, August 15 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the school's board room located in the library building.
All are welcome to this free session.
Keepers of Tahoe History: Tallac Historic Site
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/09/2018 - 8:56pmSouth Tahoe Now will be publishing a series over the next few weeks, The Keepers of Tahoe History. We will be highlighting groups, locations and events around Lake Tahoe that are preserving the historic past of the area.
Be an artist at the South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/08/2018 - 4:57pmEvent Date:
August 17, 2018 - 2:00pm
The South Lake Tahoe Library will be hosting an art program for children ages eight to 13-years-old on Friday, August 17 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Not only will the children learn about Vincent van Gogh, but they will also create an artwork of their own to keep.
Space is limited, registration required. Register at eldoradolibrary.org and click on Programs and Events Calendar and select the August 17 event in SLT.
"Follow the Money" Book Launch and Discussion at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/08/2018 - 3:22pm
Event Date:
October 2, 2018 - 6:00pm Join the Friends of the Library as editor Riva Enteen introduces the just-released book, Follow the Money: Radio Voices for Peace and Justice. Follow the Money has been described as an "encyclopedia of resistance," a "book of hope," which illustrates how "the nation is bursting with movements." The book inspires action by ending with Marge Piercy’s poem “To be of use.”
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Garlic Talk by the Master Gardeners at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/08/2018 - 3:19pm
Event Date:
September 25, 2018 - 6:00pm The UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe are pleased to offer a free workshop (donation suggested) on growing fall planted garlic, shallots and elephant garlic. Participants will have the opportunity to receive free bulbs and cloves for fall planting and will be asked to provide basic information on how each variety does, based on what type growing technique is used to grow out provided plant materials.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Open house and garden sale at South Lake Tahoe Library Garden
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/30/2018 - 6:26pmEvent Date:
August 7, 2018 - 3:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It takes more than soil and seeds to make a garden, it takes nutrients and care, and in the case of the memorial garden at the South Lake Tahoe Library, it takes a love of books and the color purple.
Barbara Berezin-Kearney, affectionately known as BB, was a Literacy Specialist at South Lake Tahoe Library who spent endless hours teaching people to read at the library and jail so they could have a better future. After her passing in 2002, a memorial garden was built to remember her warm, loving and caring personality.
SLT Library hosting free outdoor concert with Jaguar World Music
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/24/2018 - 10:40pmEvent Date:
July 27, 2018 - 2:00pm
The South Lake Tahoe Library is a free outdoor concert featuring Jaguar World Music on Friday, July 27 at 2:00 p.m.
Jaguar World Music will play musical instruments from all over the world, including flutes and stringed instruments. Learn about unique Aztec and Mayan flutes while enjoying Andean music.
The library is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd. Bring the whole family for this outdoor performance.
The show is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe.
Author Mark Bacon Talks Murder at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/21/2018 - 1:42pm
Event Date:
September 22, 2018 - 3:00pm Author Mark S. Bacon will answer all your questions including (and not limited to): Who wrote the first murder mystery? Who wrote the first noir mystery? Where did the expression, “The butler did it” come from? In addition he will share his expertise on writing in this genre. Mark is the author of "Desert Kill Switch", a fast-moving mystery and the second book in his Nostalgia City mystery series. Book sale and signing to follow.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
Dr. Mires shares new book, "Lost Carson City" at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/21/2018 - 1:39pm
Event Date:
September 8, 2018 - 2:00pm Dr. Peter Mires will be presenting his newest book "Lost Carson City" at the South Lake Tahoe Library on Saturday, September 8 at 2:00 p.m.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
Author Todd Borg at the South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/21/2018 - 1:19pm
Event Date:
August 15, 2018 - 6:30pm Todd Borg, award-winning author, will discuss his much anticipated 16th book in the Owen McKenna Mystery Series, "Tahoe Skydrop". This mystery, set in Tahoe involves a brilliant young child who knows about computer encryption is kidnapped in an effort to unlock stolen software that could be worth as much as a billion dollars. Tahoe Detective Owen McKenna must grapple with both a murderous gang as well as with the child's impulsive and obstinate father who doesn't accept that his kid is transgender. Book sale and signing will follow.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
Free Bagpiper Concert at the South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/20/2018 - 8:18pm
Event Date:
August 7, 2018 - 6:00pm Bagpiper Séan Cummings Concert on the Lawn. The Tahoe Bagpiper, will return for another incredible Summer evening. Bring a picnic dinner and plan to have a magical, musical night. Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
Outdoor Mad Scientist show at South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/10/2018 - 10:13amEvent Date:
July 13, 2018 - 2:00pm
See an explosive foam factory and amazing experiments at the South Lake Tahoe Library's outdoor show, "Spin, Pop, Boom" on Friday, July 13 at 2:00 p.m.
Mad Science will be performing chemistry experiments, all in a fun and crazy way.
This free show is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and is good for the whole family.
The library is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Bike challenge week riders pedal 11,215 miles and save $2,493 in gas purchases
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/09/2018 - 1:59pmDuring the first two weeks of June, participants in the 13th annual Lake Tahoe Bike Challenge traveled 11,215 miles on foot or on bicycle, burning an estimated 482,245 calories and preventing an estimated 12,105 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions and $2,493 in gasoline purchases.
Organized by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition, the basin-wide Bike Challenge is a friendly competition to see what individuals and teams can rack up the most trips and miles by biking, walking, or taking transit instead of driving cars.
Magician to perform at South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/30/2018 - 5:28pmEvent Date:
July 6, 2018 - 2:00pm
There will be a free outdoor magic show at the South Lake Tahoe Library on Friday, July 6, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Magician Brian Scott will perform his special blend of magic, comedy and pure fun.
Bring the whole family for this outdoor performance, part of the library's Summer Reading Challenge progrm. It is sponsored by South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club and Friends of the Library.
The library is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe.
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Group coming to SLT Library uses music to tell stories and tales
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 3:22pmEvent Date:
June 29, 2018 - 2:00pm
The South Lake Tahoe Library will host In-Tune Tales on Friday, June 29. The free outdoor show starts at 2:00 p.m. In-Tune Tales is a musical trio from Reno that uses vocals, sound effects and musical instruments as they tell traditional folk tales and modern storybook classics.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
The library is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd in South Lake Tahoe.
Swimmer to share historic swim across Lake Tahoe at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/26/2018 - 7:49am
Event Date:
July 18, 2018 - 6:00pm Swimmer Erline Christopherson returns! Join the Friends of the Library and Lake Tahoe Historical Society as they welcome back the first woman ever to complete a length-wise swim of Lake Tahoe (and she was only 16). She will share her memories of that record-setting day in 1962 with historic videos, photos and tales.
If you missed her 2014 presentation, this is an amazing story to hear and an awesome opportunity for our community.
The library is located 1000 Rufus Allen Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
Outdoor wildlife show at South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/19/2018 - 10:18amEvent Date:
June 22, 2018 - 2:00pm
The South Lake Tahoe Library will host a free outdoor show, Wild Things, Inc.. on Friday, June 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Wild Things Inc. will bring an exciting mix of wild animals and share with children a message of conservation and appreciation for wild animals. This event is sponsored by South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club.
The South Lake Tahoe Library is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd in South Lake Tahoe.
DAR Offers Free Genealogy Workshop
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 8:24am
Event Date:
June 23, 2018 - 1:00pm Searching for your family history? Come and learn how to get started.
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is offering a genealogy workshop at no charge to the public.
Date: Saturday, June 23, 2018
Time: 1:00-5:00 PM
Place: South Lake Tahoe Public Library Meeting Room
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
Topics covered:
How to begin your research.
Useful genealogical research websites.
Use of the DAR website for genealogical research.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Public Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
El Dorado County Fair June 14-17
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/09/2018 - 8:44pmThere’s Magic in the Air at the 2018 El Dorado County Fair, being held in Placerville June 14 to 17. Don’t miss this annual tradition!
The fair is packed full of events including concerts, food, carnival, barns full of livestock, Home Depot workshop for kids, gardening displays, contests for everything from textiles to wine, and much more. Find daily schedule HERE.
Chautauqua of John Steinbeck and Star Party at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 06/03/2018 - 3:49pm
Event Date:
June 13, 2018 - 6:30pm Chautauquan Tom Lorentzen will portray American author John Steinbeck at 6:30 pm, followed by stargazing with the Astronomical Society of Nevada at 9:00 pm, on Wednesday, June 13 at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
John Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1962. Among his classic works are The Grapes of Wrath, East of Eden and Of Mice and Men. The year 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of his death. Although most recognized for his fiction, Steinbeck also wrote non-fiction.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
See map: Google Maps
Summer Reading Challenge for all ages at SLT library
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/01/2018 - 1:41pmAll ages are invited to join the Summer Reading Challenge at the South Lake Tahoe Library. This year's theme this year is Libraries Rock!
Children, teens and adults are encouraged to participate in the reading challenge from June 1 – August 31. Register and log activities online at eldoradolibrary.beanstack.org and win a prize for every five books read.
Full slate of activities to enjoy this weekend in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 7:45pmLooking for something to do this weekend in South Lake Tahoe? No matter what you like there should be something for your to enjoy!
Saturday, June 2
The first weekend of Valhalla Renaissance Faire in South Lake Tahoe at Camp Richardson, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. More info: http://southtahoenow.com/story/05/26/2018/valhalla-renaissance-faire-south-lake-tahoe-over-two-weekends
Public Genealogy Workshop at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/28/2018 - 1:10pm
Event Date:
June 23, 2018 - 1:00pm The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is presenting a genealogy workshop in the South Lake Tahoe Library Meeting Room (1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe), June 23, 2018, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Topics covered will include: how to get started, DNA and genealogy, genealogy apps, useful websites and using the DAR pubic website for personal genealogy. The workshop is offered as a free public service. Space is limited so pre-registration is required: sallyholcombe@mac.com. Attendees should plan to bring either a laptop or tablet. Coffee, tea and cookies will be provided.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Public Library Meeting Room
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
Lake Tahoe area farmer's markets prepare to open for season
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/28/2018 - 12:39amIt's almost time to enjoy fresh food, fruit, vegetables and other goods at farmer's markets in North and South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Carson City, Incline Village and the Carson Valley.
Starting Friday, June 2:
Olympian David Wise joins in on inaugural Gift of Literacy event in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/26/2018 - 9:17am"Choose joy, even in hard times," two-time Olympic gold medal winner David Wise told students form the Lake Tahoe Environmental Magnet School on May 25.
Wise had just shared his children's book "Very Bear and The Butterfly" with kindergarten and first grade students from the school who were on the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) campus for a day of literacy.
Lake Tahoe Community College announces free tuition program
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/24/2018 - 1:30pmSouth Lake Tahoe, CA - Starting in Fall 2018, all first-time, full-time California residents or AB540 eligible students attending Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) will pay no tuition their first year. The Lake Tahoe College Promise is available to any student who is attending college for the first time. LTCC offers associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and vocational certificates in more than 40 areas of study, including Psychology, Business, Fire Science, Culinary Arts, and Allied Health.
Author M.C. Behm presents his debut novel at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/22/2018 - 7:48am
Event Date:
July 11, 2018 - 6:00pm Join the Friends of the Library as author M.C. Behm presents his debut novel, "The Elixir of Yosemite". This story takes readers up and down the vertical world of Yosemite National Park as a misfit Park Ranger and South Lake Tahoe teenager try to stop a mercenary from unleashing havoc on America's first protected land. Mr. Behm is a former deep-rural and inner-city schoolteacher, who writes the Tahoe Dad column for the Reno Gazette Journal and Tahoe Mountain News. Join us for an evening of intrigue. Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
New Incline Village Community Center for seniors opens to the public
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/18/2018 - 11:09pmWashoe County officially opened its doors Friday, May 18, 2018, to the new Incline Village Community Center.
From board meetings to board games and several fun-filled activities in-between, the new Washoe County Incline Village Community Center, located at 855 Alder Ave., will be a place for seniors to socialize, be productive and share ideas. Targeted to seniors in need, the social spaces in the center will host senior and community activities in Incline Village, removing isolation and service access barriers that directly affect quality of life for those populations.
Be an artist at the South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/18/2018 - 7:23pmEvent Date:
June 2, 2018 - 10:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Library will be hosting an art program for children ages 8 – 13 years old on Saturday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Children will learn about Pointillism and create an artwork of their own to keep.
Space is limited, registration required. Register at eldoradolibrary.org and click on Programs and Events Calendar.
For additional information please call the library at 530-573-3185.
The library is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., in South Lake Tahoe.
Library Hours:
Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 am – 8 pm
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm