optimist
South Lake Tahoe Jail inmates win 17 awards at County Fair
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/30/2015 - 10:55pm
Inmates from the Tahoe jail's culinary arts program won 17 awards at this summer's El Dorado County Fair, something they've done consistently for the past nine years. Since 2007, inmates have had food entries at the fair, bringing home a total of three best in shows, 51 first place awards, 47 second place awards, and 13 third place awards.
This year the inmates entered 18 items winning 17 awards. They received 10 first place and 7 second place ribbons. The ribbons are all posted down the walls at the jail's kitchen.
Tahoe Paradise Resort Improvement District holding special meeting Thursday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/07/2015 - 8:11pm
Event Date:
July 9, 2015 - 6:00pm
Things are moving forward quickly for the Tahoe Paradise Resort Improvement District. The former maintenance person who lived at the park is gone, there are now special events planned, and a new employee is about to be hired.
There is a special meeting of the district's board of directors on Thursday night that will help form this summer's plans for the community park.
The meeting will be held at the park located at 1011 San Bernardino Avenue in Meyers at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 9.
The agenda includes:
a) Events Committee Update - 50th Anniversary Party and Music in the Park
"Day in Paradise" Duck Race, car show, barbecue and music on June 27
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 6:24pmEvent Date:
June 27, 2015 - 8:00am
The Optimist Club will be holding the 12th annual “Day In Paradise” at Tahoe Paradise Park in Meyers on June 27. The event includes duck races, pancake breakfast, car show, barbecue featuring Overland Meats burgers, barbecued ribs and hot dogs.
There will be a beer garden and live music by Pre Flight and Deep Fried Mojo. There will also be free games and prizes available for youth. All proceeds go back to the community to support local youth. The event takes place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Duck gates open at 10 a.m. with the first race starting at 11 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunts on the South Shore Friday and Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/03/2015 - 12:09am
"Egg"stra special days for family fun!
On Friday, April 3, the Tahoe Douglas Firefighter's Association will be hosting an egg hunt for the young ones, ages 6 and under. The Easter Bunny will be hiding eggs outside and kids can climb on fire trucks. Come inside and enjoy the bounce house, indoor playground and refreshments. Bring a basket to collect eggs and a camera to catch the fun times! Hunt begins at 11:00 a.m. The gym will be open until 1:00 p.m.
Kudos: Bijou Community School's NEW PLAYGROUND
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/26/2014 - 8:12pm
The Bijou Community Playground represents a community effort and shows what we can do when we all come together and each do a little. "Many hands make for light work" is a true phenomenon here at Bijou School. Since 2007, with the inception of the Two Way Immersion program, and our forced volunteering program, the parents, staff and community members have consistently been spending time, funds, and those blood, sweat and tears we always talk about at this school. The new playground, as well as the field and park behind it, is a tangible representation of the volunteer force here at Bijou.
Bijou Community School playground ribbon cutting ceremony
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/10/2014 - 8:20pm
Event Date:
August 22, 2014 - 2:00pm Bijou Community School PTA is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new playground that was built thanks to the generous donations of a multitude of community members, businesses, and foundations. This project has been the epitome of a community effort with over 40 donors helping the school's PTA raise over $100,000.
We wish to thank:
-Bijou Students and Families who raised over $36,000 at last year's walkathon;
-Harrah's/Harveys Lake Tahoe
-Edgewood Co.
-American Century
-Vail Resorts (ECHO)
-Salesforce
-Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation
-June Taylor
11th Annual Day In Paradise Includes Duck Races and Family Fun
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/07/2014 - 11:34pmEvent Date:
June 21, 2014 - 8:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club is having their 11th Annual Day in Paradise on Saturday, June 21 at the Tahoe Paradise Park.
There will be Duck Races, a BBQ, a Rib cook off, beer garden, car show, games for the kids and even a race.
Admission is free and there will be Live music.
Free Kids Fishing Day in South Lake Tahoe Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/06/2014 - 11:42pm
Event Date:
June 7, 2014 - 8:00am
The annual Dale Sare Memorial Optimist Club Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday, June 7 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Sawmill Pond in South Lake Tahoe. Fishing is free to all children up to age 14. In addition, the Optimist Club will be hosting a free raffle to give children and opportunity to win prizes.
Fishing tackle and bait will be provided for anyone who does not have their own.
Volunteers will be on hand to clean fish that are caught that day. The pond is at the corner of Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Sawmill Road in El Dorado County.
Easter Egg Hunt at LTCC Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/18/2014 - 8:01am
Event Date:
April 19, 2014 - 10:30am
The 47th annual South Lake Tahoe community Easter egg hunt will be held at Lake Tahoe Community College on Saturday, April 19 at 10:30 a.m.
The South Tahoe Optimist Club is hosting the event which will hide 2,500 eggs throughout the parking lot near the college gym.
Children will be sorted by age group and an area will also be designated for children with special needs. Prizes will be handed out.
10:30 am Easter Costume Parade
10:45 am Easter Bonnet Contest
11:00 am Egg Hunt by Age Group (Don’t be late and bring a basket or sack to hold your eggs!)
Lake Tahoe Marathon is More Than Just a Race
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/21/2013 - 8:34am
For some, their only connection to the Lake Tahoe Marathon is the billboard sign they see attached to a pick up around South Lake Tahoe. For others, it’s an amazing series of races that fill the south and west shore for several days every fall.
The man behind the race is Les Wright, long time South Lake Tahoe local. It is tough to find time to talk to Les these days. He is working 18 hour days and the time left for rest finds his mind full of marathon details, planning and organizing.
South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge hosts 12th annual Kid's Fishing Derby
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/05/2013 - 2:29pm
Event Date:
September 22, 2013 - 7:00am The South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge 12TH Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby is being held this Sunday, September 22, at Tahoe Paradise’s Lake Baron. The Derby is FREE to all children under the age of 16. The lake is being stocked with thousands of trout just for this event.
Don't worry if you don't have fishing equipment: fishing poles, tackle, power bait, and worms are also provided free of charge, or bring your own if you want.
Location
Lake Baron
United States
See map: Google Maps
Heavenly's annual Labor Day tent sale begins Aug. 31
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/23/2013 - 10:29amEvent Date:
August 31, 2013 - 9:00am
Heavenly Mountain Resort will be a flurry of activity during Labor Day weekend, as the resort hosts the 27th Annual Heavenly Sports Tent Sale, the Heavenly Mountain Run, and the Kiwanis Community Fair at the California Main Lodge.
Thank you to Camp Sunrise volunteers
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 07/13/2013 - 11:57am
Barton Foundation would like to thank the many volunteers and sponsors that helped to make the 7th annual Camp Sunrise, held in June, once-again a huge success. Camp Sunrise is a free bereavement camp offered to children ages 7 through 14 who have experienced the death of a family member. The three-day camp provides grief education and support in a fun, safe and supportive environment.
South Lake Tahoe Turkey Trot Race Results
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/20/2012 - 5:41pmThe City of South Lake Tahoe held the 2012 Turkey Trot Fun Run last Saturday, November 17th at the Parks and Recreation facility. The Fun Run was a free event for children ages 3-13 and every participant was a winner of either a turkey, pumpkin pie or swim pass. Thank you to the many local volunteers who pitched in to make this event a success, including Raley’s for their generous donation of all the turkeys and pies ad well as the Optimist Club for their continued support of this annual event.
The results are below:
City: Thanks Raley’s for Support of the Turkey Trot Fun Run
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/15/2012 - 10:56amThe City of South Lake Tahoe would like to remind the community that the 2012 Turkey Trot Fun Run is being held this Saturday, November 17th at the Parks and Recreation facility at 11am. The Fun Run is a free event for children ages 3-13 and every participant will win a prize. We would also like to thank the many local volunteers, including Raley’s and Optimist Club for their support of this annual local event.
Raley’s has generously donated all of the turkeys and pies as the awarded prizes to Turkey Trot Fun Run winners.
Turkey Trot 2012 at the Community Recreation Center
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 10/07/2012 - 10:11pmGet into the holidays with fitness in mind with Turkey Trot 2012 at the South Lake Tahoe Community Recreation Center. The event is hosted by the Tahoe Mountain Milers, South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club and the South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation Department. Sign up at 10am.
Races held snow, rain or shine! Race distances range from 25 yards for the kids to 2.8 miles for the adults. Youth races begin at 11am and adult race begins at noon. Winners in each division win a turkey. Second and third places receive pumpkin pies.
Optimist Kids Fun Run
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/13/2012 - 1:06pm
Event Date:
September 29, 2012 - 2:00pm The South Lake Tahoe Optimist Kids’ Fun Run will be held Saturday, September 29th, at Pope Beach. Runners 13 years old and under from all over the country are invited to participate in this annual event. The distances range from ⅛ mile (200 m) for those 5 years and under to 1½ mile for the 12-13 years old age group. All runners will receive a medal, free hot dog and drink. The free registration starts at 12:00 PM and the first races begin at 2:00 PM. For more information contact Terry Powers (530) 544-5025
Location
Pope Beach
United States
See map: Google Maps
More than 300 kids participate in elementary track classic
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 2:29pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 2012 Elementary Track and Field Classic sponsored by the South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club, AD Sports Tahoe and Lake Tahoe Track Club was sizzling. With cold weather in ...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Girls' team grateful for new jerseys
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 10:14amThe St. Theresa School girls' volleyball team would like to thank the Optimist Club for their donation to our team to purchase new jerseys. They look awesome and we are ready for a great season! Th...
Where do you like to take people who visit the Lake Tahoe Basin ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 1:25amFinally I share my world of the community follow me to my South Tahoe Optimist meeting on 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. http://www.tahoeoptimist.com ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../where-do-you-lik...
First USASA event in South Lake Saturday
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 6:18pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The United States of America Snowboard Association South Tahoe Series is holding its first rail jam of the season this Saturday afternoon at the Optimist Christmas Tree L...
Optimist fun run for kids Saturday
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 10:28amThe South Lake Tahoe Optimist Kids Fun Run will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pope Beach. Runners 13 years old and younger are invited to participate in this annual event.The distances range from 1...
