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Popular South Lake Tahoe fishing derby canceled for 2020
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 8:25am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 18th annual South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge Kids’ Fishing Derby has been canceled due to the pandemic. The Lodge has sponsored the tournament at Lake Baron inside Tahoe Paradise Park for 17 years and said they feel it important to follow state and county guidelines to avoid group gatherings and the safety and protection of children is paramount.
The Lodge had been planning on having the Optimists Club as co-sponsors this September after the Optimists had to cancel their fishing derby at Sawmill Pond earlier this summer.
Cash on walls turns into over $3500 to stock fish at Sawmill Pond
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/28/2017 - 8:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you've ever been inside Brother's Bar & Grill at the "Y" you most likely noticed all of the money taped to the walls and ceiling, anything with an open space had cash on it.
One day, local business owner was at Brother's having breakfast when he noticed all of the money was gone. He found out from owner Spencer Weiss that he had taken it all down and was now inside threes large garbage bag.
"It consumed the whole place," Weiss said of the cash over every inch of space. "It diminished the feel."
What does one do with bags full of cash?
Mountain Resort Television: Pope Beach and Duck Races
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/16/2016 - 9:43pmMountain Resort Television reports check out the Optimists Club Duck Races this weekend, and find out what the South Shore's favorite beach is.
Sawmill Pond stocked and ready for Optimist Kid's Fishing Derby
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/03/2016 - 5:44pm
Event Date:
June 4, 2016 - 8:00am
The park is clean, the picnic tables are stained, and the pond is stocked, all in time for the annual Kid's Fishing Derby hosted by the Lake Tahoe Optimist Club.
From 8:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 4, all children 14-years-old and under are invited to Sawmill Pond to enjoy a morning packed with fun.
There will be prize giveaways, free hot dogs and drinks donated by Raley's Supermarket.
Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters, Francine Tanner and Mack the Naw will be on hand with loaners poles, tackle and to help with fish cleaning.
Jail inmates create colorful Easter eggs for South Lake Tahoe kids
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/24/2016 - 5:38pm
Can you imagine dying 4,000 eggs for your family's Easter egg hunt? Probably not as many of us may have had enough after two dozen, but that is exactly what local inmates are tasked with.
Each year, the South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club hosts a community egg hunt at Lake Tahoe Community College, and for the last ten years the inmates at the El Dorado County Jail have been coloring the hard boiled eggs for the event.
Normally the kitchen crew at the jail both boils the eggs and colors them, but due to a staffing shortage at the jail they could only color them.
"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.
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.
Fishing derby at Sawmill Pond Saturday
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/08/2012 - 10:22amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Optimists will also be holding their annual Kids Fishing Derby June 9 from 8 a.m. to noon, and this year there will be big Cutthroat Trout stocked by the California F...
