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Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/25/2018 - 11:44pm
Thanks to Vail’s EpicPromise Grant funding, Heavenly Mountain Resort hosts six Bread & Broth Adopt A Day of Nourishments annually. Heavenly’s sixth and final AAD for 2018 was sponsored on December 10th and their $300 sponsorship donation went towards serving a fantastic Greek themed dinner. B&B’s talented volunteer cooks whipped up Greek chicken, a Greek pasta salad, broccoli, and a beautiful Greek salad to be served by the Heavenly sponsor volunteers to the very happy dinner guests.
New South Lake Tahoe store creates 3-D replica figurines
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/24/2018 - 7:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Think of it as art, emotion and technology brought together to create a miniature replica of yourself and/or loved ones, and now it is available on the South Shore at Doob Lake Tahoe in the Heavenly Village.
A doob™ is a photo-realistic 3D printed replica that will celebrate life's biggest and smallest moments, as well as everything in between.
Longtime local Tom Davis has partnered with John M. Coyle to open the doors of the newest franchise for the New York City based German company.
South Lake Tahoe playfields protected by mats prior to arrival of SnowGlobe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/24/2018 - 2:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In less than one week thousands of electronic dance music and festival fans will flock to South Lake Tahoe for th eighth annual SnowGlobe Music Festival which runs December 29-31.
Before anything started to be assembled at the Community Playfields on Al Tahoe Blvd., which are home to SnowGlobe, three different types of mats went onto the field surface to protect it from damage, almost 240,000 square feet total. In 2017 the new fields suffered major damange before local youth ever got a chance to play on them, something SnowGlobe organizers repaired.
El Dorado County grandmother's death suspicious; Deputies searching for her car
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/22/2018 - 11:08pm
A 60-year-old grandmother of six from El Dorado, California was found dead in her home on December 18 and deputies are investigating her death as suspicious.
Deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's office say they responded to the home Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. where they found Helen McKinney dead and her car missing.
The victim’s son found her body.
An investigation was conducted and it was found that McKinney’s vehicle was missing from her home. Her cause of death is pending the results of an autopsy but is suspicious due to the fact that the vehicle is missing.
DEA arrests two South Lake Tahoe residents on drug charges
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/20/2018 - 5:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Federal agents were in South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday to arrest two local men after a three-year-long investigation into their illegal drug activities.
On December 18, 2018, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) with assistance from the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Task Force (TRIDENT), South Lake Tahoe Police Department and El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office served a federal search warrant at a home on the 2300 block of Tahoe Vista Drive.
Lawsuit filed against City of South Lake Tahoe to stop enforcement of Measure T
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/19/2018 - 11:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It has been just two weeks since the final count of the November 2018 election was certified in El Dorado County and there is already a lawsuit surrounding the outcome of Measure T.
Moose Lodge delivers 50 boxes of food to South Lake Tahoe families
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/19/2018 - 8:37am
For eight years the South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge 1632 has supplied boxes of food supplies for local families in need, and this year will be no different.
On Tuesday, members of the lodge delivered 50 decorated boxes to the Family Resource Center, each packed full of a ham, vegetables, canned goods, pasta, potatoes, bread, tortillas and everything else needed to feed a family a big holiday meal, and then more for leftovers.
Dreda Dre holds 9th annual Christmas Giveaway in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/17/2018 - 5:52pm
Event Date:
December 22, 2018 - 3:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Globetrotting rapper and hip-hop artist Dreda Dre is once again hosting the annual Christmas gift giveaway in South Lake Tahoe. On Saturday, December 22, the ninth annual event will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center.
"Angel of Tahoe" spreads holiday cheer to South Lake Tahoe youth
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/16/2018 - 11:25am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lisa Maloff, the "Angel of Tahoe", continues to support agencies, institutions and the South Lake Tahoe community with her generosity and year-round holiday spirit.
Interactive map shows plowed bike paths in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/15/2018 - 10:21pm
The Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition has released their first online bike map that shows the Lake Tahoe region’s regularly snow-plowed bike trails.
People searching for a plowed bike route can now toggle a special seasonal layer in the nonprofit organization’s interactive bike map, available online at tahoebike.org/map. Many of Tahoe’s local jurisdiction clear snow from their shared-use paths, typically after they have completed plowing local roads.
Annual Christmas Bird Count in Lake Tahoe Sunday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/12/2018 - 7:29pm
Event Date:
December 16, 2018 - 8:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is widely regarded as the largest and oldest citizen science project in the world. Each year, from December 14 through January 5, tens of thousands of volunteers across the county head out into the winter to count birds for a day. This tradition goes back to 1900, and in the intervening years, these birders have built a database on bird populations that is unmatched by any other wildlife census.
Gingerbread displays at Harrah's and Harveys depict Virginia City
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/11/2018 - 3:34pm
Just in time for the holidays, elves from the Harrah’s and Harveys Lake Tahoe bakery departments have created two “Gingerbread Virginia City” displays in the lobbies of both of their lobbies.
It took 400 pounds of fresh secret gingerbread spiced dough and 120 pounds of royal icing to create the hundreds of gingerbread cutout, house, numerous frosted candies, candy canes and pinecones which are part of the displays. There was also 200 hours of craftsmen-like hard work accomplished with the help of five of Harrah’s and Harveys top international culinary students working on the projects.
Tips for a safe winter and holiday season
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/10/2018 - 11:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Winter has arrived in the Lake Tahoe Basin along with the holiday season. Local fire districts and their partners would like to take this opportunity to remind residents and visitors to properly dispose of fireplace/woodstove ashes and to use caution when decorating for the holiday. The following safety tips are recommended by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to help keep your home safe this winter/holiday season.
Fireplaces and Woodstoves
Road Beat: Toyota Sienna, Stellar Performance
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/10/2018 - 8:54pm
Minivans are not supposed to be hot rods or even quick. They are for hauling the family with comfortable seven to eight passenger seating (there isn’t a bad seat in this house) while still having massive cargo capacity. Or they are for going to your local Home Depot or Lowe’s and God help your credit card. I was actually able to put 12-foot-long baseboard inside this massive shipping container.
Holiday Ice Show
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/10/2018 - 4:56pm
Event Date:
December 22, 2018 - 4:00pm Once again this year South Lake Tahoe Ice Rink is hosting a free holiday show! Come support local skaters in this fun, festive, family friendly event! There will be public skating both before and after the show so come on down and skate with some of the local stars! Show is Free to all, public skating is at regular price.
Location
South Tahoe Ice Rink
1176 Rufus Allen Blvd, SLT
United States
See map: Google Maps
Fundraising site opens after former Mayor Judy Brown passes away
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/10/2018 - 11:21am
Judy Brown, a longtime South Lake Tahoe resident, former mayor, Planning Commission chair, local business owner, wife, mother, grandmother and friend died on December 8, 2018 at Renown Hospital in Reno. She was 72 years old.
More details for family, friends and colleagues will be coming from the family but in the meantime they have opened a fundraising campaign to assist Judy's husband Alan Brown with immediate bills left after Judy's medical issues this year.
Fund set up for South Lake Tahoe family who lost son in San Luis Obispo crash
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/09/2018 - 11:23pm
It was a tragedy no parent, brother, relative or friend should have to go through. Just after 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 3, 2018, 18-year-old Zachary Harris died at the scene of a vehicle crash on Highway 1 between Cuesta College and San Luis Obispo. His car struck a large tree off the highway.
Zachary, a 2018 graduate of South Tahoe High is the son of Marjorie and Duane Harris and brother of Tyler and Brandon. He was a freshman at Cuesta College.
Letter: NoGlobe Alliance thanks SnowGlobe for working with them on issues
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/08/2018 - 4:04pm
The annual SnowGlobe Music Festival is fast approaching. The SnowGlobe organization has committed to protecting the fields and is working to engineer the sound to reduce the impact to our local residents. They have agreed to reduced hours the first two nights in addition to other actions. These actions should be applauded as they were under no obligation to change anything as per their contract. Again we (NoGlobe) thank SnowGlobe for working with us. The SnowGlobe organization has acted as a responsible business partner.
Tahoe Warm Room finds new location - opens December 12
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 11:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless has announced the opening of their Warm Room for the 2018-19 season on Wednesday, December 12. This year they will be located inside the old Emerald Bay Dentistry office at 1201 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe.
The Warm Room will operate nightly from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. through April 2019.
For the fourth year, the Warm Room will provide overnight refuge from the elements in a safe and warm environment for approximately twenty-five adult men and women who are experiencing homelessness during winter months.
Opening of holiday season: Annual Festival of Trees and Lights
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/06/2018 - 10:50pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Dec 09 2018 .
December 7, 2018 (All day)
December 8, 2018 (All day)
December 9, 2018 (All day)
STATELINE, Nev. - There is something for everyone, young and old, at the 10th annual Festival of Trees and Lights this weekend at MontBleu Resort. The convention center at the Stateline casino has been turned into a winter wonderland that is highlighted by the star of the show, the festive Christmas trees.
The winter celebration includes the Senior Stroll, Teddy Bear Brunch, Family Night, the Gala and much more from Friday, Dec. 7 through Sunday, Dec. 9.
Public viewing: Friday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 9 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
New South Lake Tahoe city manager takes the helm
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/06/2018 - 5:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Frank A. Rush, Jr. is now officially the city manager for South Lake Tahoe.
Rush was sworn in on Wednesday, December 6, 2018
For the past 17 years Rush has been the city manager for the city of Emerald Isle in North Carolina. He and his wife of 20 years, Suzanne, moved to the South Shore with their two teenage sons, Jacob and Matthew.
Santa Run on Ski Run in South Lake Tahoe to raise funds for SOS Outreach
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 12:46pm
Event Date:
December 15, 2018 - 3:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Get your holiday spirit on (along with your running shoes or snowboots) for the first ever Santa Fun Run on Ski Run on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Come dressed in your best and most festive Kris Kringle outfit and join in the winter fun, all for a good cause. All proceeds will benefit the local non-profit, SOS Outreach.
Vail Resorts gives $1.9M to 93 Tahoe-Truckee area nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 9:37pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During their annual community grant EpicPromise celebration, 93 local nonprofits were awarded a total of $1.9 million in cash as well as additional in-kind product support. Across the company, Vail Resorts will give $11.4 million in support to more than 250 community non-profits over the upcoming year.
Each year Vail gives away money and product to groups serving the communities they have resorts located. For Kirkwood, Heavenly and Northstar, support was given to support the health and resilience of the Truckee and South Lake Tahoe communities.
Election is final: South Lake Tahoe's measure to ban VHRs wins by 58
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 5:05pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - It was a historic turnout for a midterm election across El Dorado County, and now the results have been finalized for the November 6, 2018 election.
The final report was released at 2:36 p.m.
The most watched issued for South Lake Tahoe voters was Measure T, the citizen generated measure to ban vacation home rentals from residential neighborhoods starting in 2021.
Barton nurses take to the picket lines to alert community on issues
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 4:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was well below freezing but spirits warmed the air as car after car honked at the dozens of Barton Health nurses, both current and retired, picketing on both sides of Highway 50 on 3rd Street in South Lake Tahoe.
"We've had amazing support from the community," said emergency room nurse Ronnie Navarro, an 11-year employee of the hospital. That community included other local unions including the police and fire departments.
Former news anchor hired as City of South Lake Tahoe communications director
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/03/2018 - 10:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new communication manager is on board at the City of South Lake Tahoe.
Chris Fiore was hired on November 5 and is now on the job at City Hall. He’ll be the contact person for not only all media inquiries and City press releases, but also directing the city’s digital communications and social media.
There were 62 other people vying for the job, but the Emmy-nominated and Associated Press award-winning communications professional rose to the top of the strong pool of candidates.
50th annual Optimist Club Tree Lot in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/03/2018 - 7:11pm
For 50 years the Lake Tahoe Optimist Club has been selling Christmas trees in South Lake Tahoe to raise funds for local youth.
Stop by the corner of Lakeview Avenu and Lake Tahoe Boulevard for a dose of holiday spirit seven-days-a-week. There is free popcorn and hot cocoa for the kids as you start off on that journey to find the perect tree. The annual tree lot is open from 12:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekends.
The Optmists have a selection of Grand Firs, Noble Firs, Silver Tips and Douglas Fir trees.
Christmas gifts for young Camp Fire victims being collected at Liberty Utilities
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/03/2018 - 4:51pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On the heels of their successful supply drive for the victims of the recent Camp Fire in Paradise, Liberty Utilities is now collecting new toys and new clothing for the youngest of the displaced residents.
The local power company is collecting new and unwrapped clothes and toys for kids ages 0-17 Monday through Thursday, December 3-6 at both of their Lake Tahoe offices.
All collected gifts will be delivered to children in the Paradise area on Friday, December 7, just in time for the holidays.
Column: Tahoe Prosperity Center thankful for Parasol Foundation support
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/03/2018 - 3:39pm
The purpose of the Donald W. Reynolds Community Non-Profit Center (DWR), run by the Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation, is to provide an economical and collaborative environment for non-profit organizations. Tahoe Prosperity Center is all about collaboration, so we are thankful to be one of the resident non-profit organizations in the building.
Caltrans thanks South Lake Tahoe businesses and drivers for patience during highway project
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/03/2018 - 12:44am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Phase II of the three-year, $57,000,000 Highway 50 project from the Y to the Trout Creek Bridge in South lake Tahoe is complete and Caltrans will back in the Spring of 2019 to work on the final phase.
The project is a water quality project that has also addressed ADA compliance on curbs, widened bike paths to six feet, added bus pullouts, replaced curbs, gutters and sidewalks, added new pavement, added one stop light, and will have replaced two others and added left turn lane improvements at Sierra Boulevard when it wraps up next year.
Wishing Trees for South Lake Tahoe youth in need
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/02/2018 - 11:12pm
The holidays will be brighter for South Lake Tahoe youth because of the work at both Live Violence Free and the South Tahoe Association of Realtors (STAR).
They each have a Christmas tree in their offices with the names and ages of local youth and an item or two from their Santa wish list.
Prescribed burns to continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/01/2018 - 5:19pm
Weather permitting, California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy, North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection Districts and the U.S. Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in multiple locations around Lake Tahoe.
Area 1 - No planned burning.
Cookies and crafts with Santa at Black Bear Lodge to benefit SOS Outreach
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/01/2018 - 4:58pm
Event Date:
December 5, 2018 - 4:00pm Come join the fun at Black Bear Lodge in South Lake Tahoe when Santa and Mrs. Claus make the scene for a festive afternoon of cookies and crafts on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. All ages are welcome with a variety of options taking place!
A suggested donation of $5 per child will go directly to SOS Outreach's youth programs. They have an office in South Lake Tahoe, on Harrison Avenue where they "help kids gear up for life!" For more information on this terrific organization please visit their website at www.sosoutreach.org .
Location
Black Bear Lodge
1202 Ski Run Blvd
United States
See map: Google Maps
Parents question safety at Sierra House Elementary after school reopens soon after fire
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/30/2018 - 7:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A fire that destroyed a hallway, reading room and teacher's room on Sunday, November 11 was just seconds away from engulfing all of Sierra House Elementary. Had it not been for the quick response by Lake Valley Fire Protection District the discussion would be about replacing the 44-year-old South Lake Tahoe school rather than the processes involved to get it cleaned up and opened in just two days.
Santa Paws photo nights with Wild Blue Dogs
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/29/2018 - 11:43pm
Event Date:
December 15, 2018 - 12:00pm
Wild Blue Dogs, a nonprofit for canine cancer treatment and research, is hosting four holiday events for dogs and their humans in South Lake Tahoe.
There will be "Santa Paws" events on December 2, 15 and 22....get your dog's photo taken with Santa Claus. Then on December 22 is Canines and Cocktails.
Santa Paws - December 2, 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at DogDogCat in the Heavenly Village Center
Santa Paws - December 15, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at The Beach Retreat and Lodge
Santa Paws - December 22, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. at The Beach Retreat and Lodge
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/28/2018 - 11:30pm
The Corporate Offices of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. hosts a National Day of Service with the goal of ending hunger during the month of November and encourages all of the branch offices to participate in a day of service within their communities. For the past six years, Richard Gross, Private Wealth Advisor and owner of the South Lake Tahoe community’s Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. office, has hosted a Bread & Broth Adopt A Day of Nourishment in order to serve the local community members a hot, nutritious meal.
Finals results of South Lake Tahoe election could be known by Friday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/28/2018 - 10:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The final count of ballots for the November 6th election might be done as soon as Friday, November 30, 2018 though its not guaranteed. With just 47 votes separating the "yes" and the "no" votes on Measure T in South Lake Tahoe, many are anxiously awaiting the results. El Dorado County has 30 days from the election to send the certified election results to the State of California.
Sierra-at-Tahoe opening sooner than expected
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/28/2018 - 11:44am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With snowfall forecast at the higher elevations of Lake Tahoe in the feet and not inches and a good base from recent storms, Sierra-at-Tahoe has announced they will be opening for the 2018/19 season this Friday.
Sierra will have three lifts and one surface lift scheduled to operate, conditions permitting. They are scheduled to spin Grandview Express, Nob Hill and Easy Rider Express, as well as Magic Carpet. Sierra Snowsports School will be offering adult and children’s lessons, and snowplay at Blizzard Mountain will be open for everyone to enjoy.
South Lake Tahoe drop-off locations and special event for Toys for Tots
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/27/2018 - 11:39pm
Event Date:
December 1, 2018 - 1:00pm
In an effort to help children in the South Lake Tahoe community enjoy the holiday season, local U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots organizers will be collecting toys at several locations including a big event on Saturday, December 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bring an unwrapped toy or book and help put a smile on the face of a local child.
Volunteers will be in front of Kmart at the Y in South Lake Tahoe with a vehicle from Jim Bagan Toyota and the goal is to stuff it full of toys for local youth.
Bring a toy and enjoy tasty treats from Sugar Pine Bakery.
New pop-up store at Stateline confusing supporters of South Lake Tahoe Cancer League candy sale
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/27/2018 - 5:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The annual South Lake Tahoe Cancer League See's Candy fundraiser is in full swing, but for those wishing to support the nonprofit's work in the community they'll need to watch where they purchase the candy.
A new corporate pop-up store appeared near Stateline and is not associated with the Cancer League.
Two Tahoe area bears get trapped in school food closest and CHP facility.
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/27/2018 - 10:30am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two local bears found themselves in places that normally don't see bears--Rideout Elementary School in Tahoe City and the Donner Pass Highway Patrol office. In both instances, the doors closed behind them and the bears found themselves trapped inside.
On Saturday November 24, a bear decided to visit the school's food closet and ransack it in search for a good meal.
"This bear decided he was NOT going to miss out on Thanksgiving dinner!" the Placer Sheriff's Office joked on their Twitter page.
'Breakfast for Dinner' fundraiser for Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/27/2018 - 1:22am
Event Date:
December 4, 2018 - 4:30pm
The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation is holding their first "Breakfast For Dinner" on Tuesday, December 4 at Ernie's in South Lake Tahoe from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Come in your pajamas and enjoy while raising money for local schools and students.
"Dinner" includes Ernie's famous French toast with bacon or sausage and a beverage. A full order is $10 and a half order is just $5. There will also be hot chocolate and a mimosa bar available for an additional donation, so be sure to bring cash.
5th annual Zawadisha Holiday Bazaar in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/25/2018 - 2:22pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Dec 02 2018 .
December 1, 2018 (All day)
December 2, 2018 (All day)
The fifth annual Zawadisha Holiday Bazaar will be held at The Landing on December 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on December 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Local entrepreneurs, artisans and the community are being connected to support the concept of shopping locally while making change globally. A portion of proceeds from the event will be donated to Zawadisha, a social enterprise founded in Lake Tahoe by Jen Gurecki and Julie Lowe. Zawadisha will invest the funds from the event into their leadership and business training program for rural Kenyan women.
More pet supplies being collected in South Lake Tahoe for Camp Fire victims
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/23/2018 - 3:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just as people are responding to those left homeless in the devastating Camp Fire in the town of Paradise, concerned citizens are also taking care of pets with those who were evacuated as well as those who have yet to be reunited with their owners.
Several trips have already been made by South Lake Tahoe locals to the camps in areas near Paradise both for humans and pets.
Thanksgiving weekend events to kick off holiday season in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/22/2018 - 4:25pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Nov 24 2018 .
November 23, 2018 (All day)
November 24, 2018 (All day)
Thanksgiving is the kickoff to the holiday season, and once the feast is done there are some fun activities on the South Shore to enjoy.
Heavenly Village Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Heavenly Village for the first time ever on Friday, November 23 at 7:00 p.m. The Heavenly Village is located in South Lake Tahoe at 1001 Heavenly Village Way. Ceremony includes carolers, music and special visit by Santa Claus, all until 9:00 p.m.
Happy Thanksgiving from South Tahoe Now
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/22/2018 - 1:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The turkeys are in the ovens, barbecues or deep fryers. The side dishes are being prepared, pies are baked and many are waiting for friends or family to arrive. The football game is on, the Macy's parade is over and maybe you have a chance to sit down and get your feet up.
Today is Thanksgiving, the annual day of giving thanks, celebrating a holiday and enjoying friends and family. The gathered group differs from home to home.
GO Local Tahoe holiday campaign starts on Small Business Saturday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/21/2018 - 10:00pm
Event Date:
November 24, 2018 (All day)
Tahoe Chamber is launching the GO Local Tahoe holiday campaign on Saturday, November 24, 2018. For residents, this campaign promotes and rewards the value of shopping and dining locally, with a chance to win gift certificates, a stay-cation, and a shot at three grand prizes. For business owners and operators, it provides an opportunity to promote and expand their base of customers or clientele.
Lake Tahoe athletes on U.S. Ski and Snowboard teams
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/21/2018 - 1:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The United States Ski and Snowboard teams have been announced for this season and several local faces once again, including South Lake Tahoe Olympians Maddie Bowman and Jamie Anderson, are on that list.
Maddie Bowman, a South Tahoe High grad, has won an Olympic gold medal and seven X Games medals. She burst onto the ski halfpipe scene in 2012, and into the history books two years later by winning the first Olympic gold medal in women’s halfpipe skiing. She has now been on the Pro Halfpipe-Freeskiing team for seven years.
Outpouring of love by South Shore community for Camp Fire victims
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/21/2018 - 11:47am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It takes a tragedy to bring people together, no matter their politics, their income or twitter handle.
Many in the South Lake Tahoe and Meyers community remember where they were at 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 24, 2007 and what happened in the days that followed. The Angora Fire quickly tore through neighborhoods, destroying 251 homes and burning 3,100 acres. While it seems small in comparison with the monster fires of 2017 and 2018, it took everything from so many local families.
The community came together to help their friends and neighbors.
South Lake Tahoe blood drives to help with increase in need
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/18/2018 - 2:04am
The 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.
