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You'd Be an Idiot to Miss This!

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Repeats every day until Sat May 17 2014 .
May 16, 2014 - 7:00pm
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May 17, 2014 - 7:00pm

You’d be an idiot to miss this!

South Tahoe High School’s drama department presents Robert E. Sherwood’s 1936 Pulitzer Prize winning drama “Idiot’s Delight”. A cast of eccentric and international guests - countesses, arms dealers, showgirls, revolutionaries, charlatans and lovers – spend a fateful weekend in a resort hotel in the Italian Alps. While songs are sung and dances danced and loves rekindled, the dark clouds of World War II come rolling in.

Historic V & T Railroad Begins Season With Annual Mother's Day Wild West Train Ride

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May 11, 2014 (All day)

Mothers will be the star passengers Sunday, May 11 on a special edition train ride from Nevada's capital, Carson City to the 1860's boom-era mining town of Virginia City. Tickets are on sale now for a window seat into Nevada's Old West aboard the historic Virginia and Truckee Railroad. The ride features storytelling, history and lore, shopping, a long stem rose for mom, and brunch opportunities in Virginia City.

South Lake Tahoe Seniors Celebrate Grand Reopening of Their Center

The South Lake Tahoe Senior Center celebrated the grand reopening of their full facilities on April 7 with a community party. City staff painted, reordered and reorganized the center so the seniors could once again enjoy their dance floor, library game room and offices.

Celebration For Grand Re-opening of South Lake Tahoe Senior Center

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April 7, 2014 - 4:00pm

South Lake Tahoe seniors have their center back, and there will be a grand re-opening party to welcome them back into their updated home.

The Senior Center,located at 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd, received new paint, new carpet, and heavy cleaning in order for local seniors to be able to use the whole facility including the library, dance floor, offices and other areas formerly used by the county's Mental Health Department.

LTCC’s Still Life With Iris a Perfect Family Adventure on Stage

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March 15, 2014 - 7:30pm

The Theatre Arts Department at Lake Tahoe Community College presents the fantasy/adventure Still Life With Iris March 14-23 in the Duke Theatre. Written by Steven Dietz, this award-winning play chronicles a young girl’s quest to regain her memory, her past, and with them, her home.

South Tahoe High Hoops Report

In front of family and friends, the South Tahoe High seniors took to the court for their final regular season home game on Saturday against Fernley High. It what is referred to as the "Senior Game," a special ceremony honored the senior class members of the boys and girls basketball teams, cheerleaders and dance team members.

It was a close game for all 4 quarters of the boys' varsity game, with Fernley holding onto a 65-58 win over South Tahoe.

The Varsity Girls' team, led by 13 points scored by Kayla Griffis, beat Fernley by a score of 55-37.

Restrictions Put on South Tahoe High Basketball Game Saturday

Due to an incident which happened at Tuesday night's South Tahoe High School basketball game, school officials have put restrictions on Saturday's game against Fernley.

Emails and phone calls went out to the parents of all STHS students, stating that "a large number of students violated the expected behaviors of positive team support, being welcoming hosts, and upholding the Viking Goals."

Because of this, school administration will only allow students to attend "and remain seated with their parents" at the game.

South Tahoe High Production of Mel Brook's Young Frankenstein Sure to be a Hit

Lots of fun and great laughs are promised during the South Tahoe High performance of Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein, The Musical, which will hit the stage of the school's new theater over the next two weekends.

Based on the 1974 movie, Mel Brooks added music and dance numbers to bring the play to a whole new level. "The kids have been working hard with long hours, and they're enjoying it," according to Liz "Niv" Niven, the school's theater director since 1997.

Young Frankenstein, The Musical at South Tahoe High

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January 26, 2014 - 2:00pm

It’s Alive! South Tahoe High presents the musical comedy “Young Frankenstein” written by Mel Brooks. Performed with permission from Musical Theatre International.

Friday, Jan. 17th, 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 18th 7:00 pm
Sunday, Jan. 19th 2:00pm

Friday, Jan. 24th 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 25th 7:00pm
Sunday, Jan. 26th 2:00pm

Tickets $15 adults/$10 Seniors/$5 students
South Tahoe High TADA Theater

Saturday, Jan. 25th 5:00 pm
3rd Annual GALA Dinner to benefit PABA (Performing Arts Booster Assoc.)

Young Frankenstein, The Musical at South Tahoe High

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January 25, 2014 - 7:00pm

It’s Alive! South Tahoe High presents the musical comedy “Young Frankenstein” written by Mel Brooks. Performed with permission from Musical Theatre International.

Friday, Jan. 17th, 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 18th 7:00 pm
Sunday, Jan. 19th 2:00pm

Friday, Jan. 24th 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 25th 7:00pm
Sunday, Jan. 26th 2:00pm

Tickets $15 adults/$10 Seniors/$5 students
South Tahoe High TADA Theater

Saturday, Jan. 25th 5:00 pm
3rd Annual GALA Dinner to benefit PABA (Performing Arts Booster Assoc.)

Young Frankenstein, The Musical at South Tahoe High

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January 24, 2014 - 7:00pm

It’s Alive! South Tahoe High presents the musical comedy “Young Frankenstein” written by Mel Brooks. Performed with permission from Musical Theatre International.

Friday, Jan. 17th, 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 18th 7:00 pm
Sunday, Jan. 19th 2:00pm

Friday, Jan. 24th 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 25th 7:00pm
Sunday, Jan. 26th 2:00pm

Tickets $15 adults/$10 Seniors/$5 students
South Tahoe High TADA Theater

Saturday, Jan. 25th 5:00 pm
3rd Annual GALA Dinner to benefit PABA (Performing Arts Booster Assoc.)

Young Frankenstein, The Musical at South Tahoe High

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January 19, 2014 - 2:00pm

It’s Alive! South Tahoe High presents the musical comedy “Young Frankenstein” written by Mel Brooks. Performed with permission from Musical Theatre International.

Friday, Jan. 17th, 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 18th 7:00 pm
Sunday, Jan. 19th 2:00pm

Friday, Jan. 24th 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 25th 7:00pm
Sunday, Jan. 26th 2:00pm

Tickets $15 adults/$10 Seniors/$5 students
South Tahoe High TADA Theater

Friday, Jan. 25th 5:00 pm
3rd Annual GALA Dinner to benefit PABA (Performing Arts Booster Assoc.)

Young Frankenstein, The Musical at South Tahoe High

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January 18, 2014 - 7:00pm

It’s Alive! South Tahoe High presents the musical comedy “Young Frankenstein” written by Mel Brooks. Performed with permission from Musical Theatre International.

Friday, Jan. 17th, 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 18th 7:00 pm
Sunday, Jan. 19th 2:00pm

Friday, Jan. 24th 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 25th 7:00pm
Sunday, Jan. 26th 2:00pm

Tickets $15 adults/$10 Seniors/$5 students
South Tahoe High TADA Theater

Friday, Jan. 25th 5:00 pm
3rd Annual GALA Dinner to benefit PABA (Performing Arts Booster Assoc.)

Young Frankenstein, The Musical at South Tahoe High

Event Date: 
January 17, 2014 - 7:00pm

It’s Alive! South Tahoe High presents the musical comedy “Young Frankenstein” written by Mel Brooks. Performed with permission from Musical Theatre International.

Friday, Jan. 17th, 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 18th 7:00 pm
Sunday, Jan. 19th 2:00pm

Friday, Jan. 24th 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 25th 7:00pm
Sunday, Jan. 26th 2:00pm

Tickets $15 adults/$10 Seniors/$5 students
South Tahoe High TADA Theater

Friday, Jan. 25th 5:00 pm
3rd Annual GALA Dinner to benefit PABA (Performing Arts Booster Assoc.)

Tahoe Arts Project Presents Vox Musica: Music Worth Sharing

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January 31, 2014 - 7:00pm

Don’t miss your opportunity to witness this stunning female vocal ensemble on Friday, January 31th at 7:00 PM at the Lake Tahoe Community College Duke Theater.

General admission seating will begin at 6:30pm. Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for children and $10 for seniors and can be purchased in advance at the CA and NV Visitors Center. To charge tickets by phone, please call 530 542-3632. Tickets will also be available at the door if not sold out.

“Laramie Project: 10 Years Later” Coming to Lake Tahoe Community College in November

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Repeats every day on the 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 of November until Sat Nov 23 2013 except Sun Nov 17 2013, Mon Nov 18 2013, Tue Nov 19 2013, Wed Nov 20 2013.
November 15, 2013 - 7:30pm
November 16, 2013 - 7:30pm
November 21, 2013 - 7:30pm
November 22, 2013 - 7:30pm
November 23, 2013 - 7:30pm

How does a community deal with and recover from a tragedy that shocked the entire world? This November, the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Theatre Arts Department will explore that question in its production of “The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later,” by Moisés Kaufman, Stephen Belber, Leigh Fondakowski, and Greg Pierotti. The play seeks to understand a town that is forced to cope with the aftermath of a brutal hate crime, while also facing their own biases and fears under the media spotlight.

Free Assistance for Local Medicare Recipients

The El Dorado County Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) is offering free assistance to all Medicare beneficiaries in El Dorado County during Medicare's Annual Election Period that starts October 15, 2013 and ends December 7, 2013.

Free "Healthy Aging" Series Coming to South Lake Tahoe

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October 21, 2013 - 1:00pm

The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency and Active Aging program are presenting a free educational series in South Lake Tahoe. The series will give instruction and support to persons aged 60 years and older and to their family members and friends. The classes will be held on Mondays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. beginning October 21 through November 25, 2013 at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel (formerly Embassy Suites), located at 4130 South Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe. The classes will be held as follows:

Lakota Sioux Dance Theater Performs This Week in South Lake Tahoe

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October 4, 2013 - 7:00pm

Tahoe Arts Project, celebrating their 27th season, is pleased to present the Lakota Sioux Dance Theatre on Friday October 4th at 7pm at the Lake Tahoe Community College Duke Theater.

South Tahoe Advocate David Kelly Receives State Recognition

David Kelly of South Lake Tahoe has been recognized by the State of California’s Department of Rehabilitation as one of the “50 Notable People in the Disability Community.”

TOCCATA - Commemorates the 12th Anniversary of the 9/11 Tragedy

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September 13, 2013 - 7:00pm

Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus concludes the 2013 Tahoe Summer MusicFest with a concert series commemorating the 12th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy.
The series features famed violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn performing Beethoven’s Concerto for Violin in D major Op.61 on the legendary Red Stradivarius Violin. The concert will conclude with Mozart’s symphonic choral masterpiece, Requiem, featuring vocal soloists and the Tahoe Symphony Chorus.

23 years later, Disability Independence Day celebrated July 26

A great day in history for people with disabilities was marked on July 26, 1987 when the United States Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. Although each state has enacted its own laws to enhance the federal law and protect their own citizens, the ADA remains the primary civil rights law for people living with a disability.

Women of the Wild West: Eilley Bowers and Julia Bulette

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July 12, 2013 - 7:00pm

The Wild West returns to Virginia City on Friday, July 12th. See the early days of Nevada through the eyes of Eilley Bowers – famous “Queen of the Comstock” and Julia Bulette – Virginia City’s most beloved “working girl”. With their dislike for one another, the comedy and the drama will unfold for you on the stage of Virginia City’s Historic Piper’s Opera House.

Musical phenomenon 'RENT' to hit the LTCC Duke Theatre stage

The Lake Tahoe Community College Theatre Arts Department is excited to present the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, “RENT,” with book, music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson.

Performances are June 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 at 8:00 p.m., with Sunday matinees on June 16 and 23 at 2:00 p.m. Set in New York City’s East Village, "RENT" follows the lives of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians as they struggle to survive and create in Manhattan’s Lower East Side during the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, and under the shadow of the AIDS epidemic.

Heavenly resort at Lake Tahoe launches summer activities Memorial Day weekend

After an action-packed winter season at Lake Tahoe, Heavenly Mountain Resort is switching gears and opening with summer activities this Memorial Day weekend May 25-27. Heavenly will run the Heavenly Gondola for sightseeing, dining, family activities and hiking. Operating times will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nevada Rural Housing Authority Mourns Death of Board Commissioner, Former Chairman, Vice Chairman, Tom Cook

Nevada Rural Housing Authority Mourns Death of Board Commissioner, Former Chairman, Vice Chairman, Tom Cook

Carson City, Nevada-- The Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) staff, along with its Board of Commissioners, are mourning the death of Commission member, Tom Cook. Cook died at Carson Tahoe Hospital, while surrounded by loving family, on April 25, 2013.

Sierra-at-Tahoe resort offers $25 customer appreciation day tickets

Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort will give skiers and riders one last chance to shred Sierra Resort on April 15 with its Annual Customer Appreciation Day. Customer Appreciation Day is all about celebrating the season with fun stories of a season gone by and smiles.

Skiers and riders of all ages can purchase a lift ticket for only $25 on April 15. All of the proceeds raised from the day’s lift ticket sales will be donated to sponsor youth recreation and education including youth baseball, soccer, swimming, and other youth activities.

Liberty Utilities offers high school, college scholarships

Liberty Utilities is pleased to announce the establishment of annual academic scholarships for eligible high school and college students within its Lake Tahoe service territory.

The seven schools participating in the new scholarship program are South Tahoe High School, Loyalton High School, Douglas High School (students residing in Alpine County only), Coleville High School, North Tahoe High School and Portola High School, as well as Lake Tahoe Community College.

LTCC Theater Arts presents 'Around the World in 80 Days'

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March 15, 2013 - 7:30pm

Stampeding elephants, raging typhoons, and runaway trains fill the Duke Theatre stage as the Lake Tahoe Community College Theatre Arts Department presents the hit comedy adventure, “Around the World in 80 Days,” by Mark Brown, adapted from the popular novel by Jules Verne. Performances are March 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23 at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees on March 17 and 24 at 2:00 p.m.

Vikings edge Truckee in fourth quarter

TRUCKEE - The Truckee gym was rocking Tuesday night.With Mount Rose League foes Truckee and South Tahoe engaged in a spirited battle, fan support reached a feverish pitch when Truckee seniors Gr...

Kirkwood offers four-pack of lift tickets valid through season

With more than 260 inches of snow recorded and entering Lake Tahoe and the Sierra's snowiest months of the season, Kirkwood Mountain Resort is boasting one of the deepest snow packs with the promise of plenty of powder days to come.

Youth Theatre Carson City presents 'Aladdin and His Wonderful, Magical Lamp' this weekend

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January 11, 2013 - 7:00pm

Youth Theatre Carson City is excited to announce our upcoming production of "Aladdin and His Wonderful, Magical Lamp," a magical adaptation of the classic tale, Friday through Sunday Jan. 11-13 at the Carson City Community Center and Jan. 18 at Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City.

The cast and crew are comprised of over 70 local children ages 5 to 18, who play all the classic characters including Aladdin, his pet monkey Alakazam, The Princess Jasmine and her handmaidens, the evil Jammal and his sister Halima, and not just one…but 3 Genies!

High school writing winners selected by Sierra Nevada College Winners to read alongside award-winning poets, novelists

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January 11, 2013 - 7:00pm

Sierra Nevada College professors and editors evaluated over 500 submissions to choose the top winners for the 2012 High School Writing Contest, a national competition that produced exceptional stories, poems and creative nonfiction from high school juniors and seniors.
“The level of talent was extraordinary, making it tough for the judges,” said June Saraceno, English Department chair at Sierra Nevada College, a four-year private college in Incline Village, Nev.

Location

Sierra Nevada College
999 Tahoe Blvd. Incline Village, Nev
United States
39° 14' 41.9856" N, 119° 56' 16.9692" W

Viking veterans ready for ski season

The Vikings ski team is stacked with veterans and depth, meaning this year's podium places are hard to predict.South Tahoe graduated five seniors last year. The Vikings enter this season with 12...

Youth and seniors to be highlighted at Community Needs Forum

TOCCATA hosts 8th Winter MusicFest

TOCCATA - Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus kicks off its 8th Winter MusicFest with a concert series that features violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn performing Prokofiev’s Concerto in D major on the legendary Red Stradivarius Violin. The program also includes the Tahoe Symphony Chorus in selections from Bach’s masterpiece, the B minor Mass, with soloists Joy Strotz and Anna Helwing, sopranos; Maryanne Ashley, mezzo soprano; and Stuart Duke, baritone.
The performance; Sunday, January 20, 3:00 pm, at St. Theresa Catholic Church in South Lake Tahoe (1041 Lyons Ave.).

Sierra Resort at Lake Tahoe opens mountain top to bottom and West Bowl on Saturday

With the support of multiple Lake Tahoe and Sierra early-season snowfalls, including 24 inches in the past two days, and plenty of cold weather days and nights, Sierra Resort will open top to bottom, including West Bowl, on Saturday, Dec. 15.

West Bowl offers long cruisers and intermediate to advanced runs, along with unbeatable views of Pyramid Peak and Desolation Wilderness. Beginners to experts now have the opportunity to enjoy over 2,212 feet of vertical terrain, three terrain parks, and lessons for all ages and ability levels.

Cefalu, Wilson, Backinger named first-team All-State

One name on the All-State list is impressive. This year, the Vikings got three.Seniors John Cefalu, Kyante Wilson and Cale Backinger were all named to first team All-State this week. Cefalu was nam...

Holiday Extravaganza with the South Lake Tahoe Children’s Choral Society

Holiday favorites come alive with the 18th Annual Holiday Extravaganza with the South Lake Tahoe Children’s Choral Society at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, Performances are Dec. 19-20, 7 p.m. in the MontBleu showroom. The cost is $10 adults, $5 students and seniors, younger than 5 free. Tickets available at the door. The Holiday Extravaganza includes all the choirs in the district, which started practicing their tunes a month ago. In all, 31 songs will be sung. And for the finale, everyone will participate.

TOCCATA Messiah concert in South Lake Tahoe

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December 16, 2012 - 3:00pm

TOCCATA Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will present its annual Holiday production which includes selections from the Messiah and favorite carols that the audience is invited to sing along. Vocal soloists include Maria Arrigotti, Katharine DeBoer, Joy Strotz, and Anna Helwing, sopranos; Stephanie Dixon, mezzo soprano; and Stuart Duke and Gary Schwartz, baritones.
The South Lake Tahoe performance will be Dec. 16, 3 p.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 1041 Lyons Ave.

Delving into reasons why seniors more prone to scams

Festival of Trees and Lights begins Thursday

Barton Foundation’s fourth annual Festival of Trees and Lights will begin this Thursday, Nov. 29 and run through Sunday, Dec. 2 at Montbleu Resort Casino and Spa, Convention Center.

Throughout the last three-years, Barton Foundation has dedicated funds raised from The Festival to Barton Health’s Community Clinic expansion and renovation. A Level III trauma center, located in Barton Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department (E.D.), is this year’s fundraising initiative.

Essay contest open to high school juniors, seniors

'My Favorite Things' presented by LTCC Chorus and Tahoe Choir

LTCC Chorus and the Tahoe Choir present: "My Favorite Things" in two performances. The first is on Friday, November 30 at 7:30pm in the Duke Theatre, Lake Tahoe Community College and Sunday, December 2 at 3 p.m. at St Theresa's Catholic Church
Tickets: $10 for adults, $8 for students & seniors, children under 5 are free.
For more information, call (530) 541-2635 or (530) 541-4660.

'My Favorite Things' presented by LTCC Chorus and Tahoe Choir

LTCC Chorus and the Tahoe Choir present: "My Favorite Things" in two performances. The first is on Friday, November 30 at 7:30pm in the Duke Theatre, Lake Tahoe Community College and Sunday, December 2 at 3 p.m. at St Theresa's Catholic Church
Tickets: $10 for adults, $8 for students & seniors, children under 5 are free.
For more information, call (530) 541-2635 or (530) 541-4660.

STHS seniors speak out about AVID system

South Tahoe High School senior Amber Chivington would often ditch school her freshman year. Her counselor told her she was a good student, but she needed to get on the right track. So she joined...

LTCC Theater Arts Department presents 'Lone Star' and 'Laundry and Bourbon'

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November 15, 2012 - 8:00pm

The Lake Tahoe Community College Theatre Arts Department is proud to present an hilarious evening of theatre with the duet, “Lone Star” and “Laundry and Bourbon,” two companion one-act comedies by renowned playwright, James McLure. The production is directed by Susan Boulanger.

Performances are November 15, 16, 17 at 8:00 p.m, and November 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10 General Admission, $7.00 Seniors, $5.00 Students with valid I.D., and children under 13; free for veterans and active military. Children under 6 will not be allowed in the theatre.

Some seniors upset with Veteran Affairs relocation

When the El Dorado County Department of Veteran Affairs office moved into the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center at 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd. in June, it was nothing less than an invasion in Kenneth San...

Older voters look beyond Medicare, Social Security

WASHINGTON - Get in line, Medicare and Social Security. Seniors, like just about everyone else, have money on their minds.Seniors vote at a higher rate than any other age group, so they'll be a dec...

Lake Tahoe teens take third place in Russia forestry competition

Last week, South Tahoe High seniors Emily Barnett and Tyler Myers traveled to Russia to present their field research project, “The Effects of Fire and Forest Thinning on the Biodiversity of Understory Plants in the Lake Tahoe Basin,” at the Ninth Annual International Junior Foresters’ Competition.

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