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A generation of South Lake Tahoe and Zephyr Cove students have received books for summer reading from the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra club members, and this summer will be no different.

This week, club members under the direction of member Cookie Rork distributed 3,500 books to students at all local schools from Zephyr Cove to Meyers. In Grades Pre-K to 2nd, students received two books to keep, while 3rd to 8th graders got one to help with summer reading.

Join the Tahoe Area Sierra Club at Aspen Hollow in South Lake Tahoe for an Autumn Garden Party and Fundraiser on September 23 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.. The event will include food, a raffle and several speakers.

Tickets will be sold at the door for $20 and includees a wide array of appetizers, two drink tickets and five raffle tickets.

Aspen Hollow is located at 541 Emerald Bay Rd.

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There are just two days left for the public to comment on a proposed restoration project of the Upper Truckee River that runs adjacent to the Lake Tahoe Golf Course and Washoe Meadows State Park.

Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra’s Elegant Evening 2018 at Harrah’s Tahoe was a huge success and that was due to the generosity of businesses and friends both near and far.

Thank you to all who attended this fun, entertaining and worthwhile event and those that donated to enable our support of the many programs and organizations we assist. As always, all money raised is invested into schools, scholarships, community projects, youth, and services both locally and globally. (www.sitahoesierra.org) .t

Many people donate both money and auction items to the Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra club for their annual Elegant Evening which occurs on Saturday, April 21. What many don't know is where those donations go. There was question recently in the community about donations, so the club wanted to clear up any misunderstandings.

The club recently created a diagram to better explain where each penny goes as they don't have must left over funds after they issue scholarships, grants and other forms of financial support.

Last year’s Elegant Evening funds went to provide:

Today, the Sierra Club released a new report showcasing 10 U.S. cities that have made ambitious commitments to be powered with 100 percent clean, renewable energy like wind and solar. View the report: https://www.sierraclub.org/sites/www.sierraclub.org/files/blog/RF100-CaseStudies_2017.pdf

This is the second annual case studies report from Ready For 100, a Sierra Club campaign launched in 2016 working in cities across the United States, including South Lake Tahoe, to accelerate a just and equitable transition to 100 percent clean energy.

The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra club gave away $21,000 on Thursday at their annual youth awards and scholarship ceremony.

The following are the categories and winners:

South Tahoe High School Scholarships
Sophie Caputa, headed to UC Santa Cruz to major in Political Science
Kamren Gronwold, headed to Feather River College to major in Equine Science
Isabel Leon, headed to LTCC and the plans to go to UC Davis to major in Chemical Engineering
Jocelyn Lopez, headed to Cal State Humboldt
Lek Wei Seow, headed to UC Merced to major in Micro-Biology

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals today issued a ruling to uphold the Lake Tahoe Regional Plan created by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA). After approval of the plan in December 2012, a lawsuit was filed by the Tahoe Area Sierra Club and Friends of the West Shore to block implementation of the plan in February 2013.

Why is there so much negativity in our community about issues on which we disagree? I posted a comment supporting my friend Jason Collin in this online news site and Kenny Curtzweiler replied that people should not donate to the non-profit organization I work for – the Tahoe Prosperity Center. How is that acceptable? Are we not allowed to voice our opinions and not be branded for them? My opinions are my own and not those of the Tahoe Prosperity Center. To equate one with the other (and then to ask people not to support the incredibly important work we are doing) is irresponsible.

The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra club (SITS) held their 2016 Youth Awards and Scholarships presentation Thursday, honoring students from Whittell High School, South Tahoe High, Mt. Tallac High and South Tahoe Middle School for their scholastic, community service and personal successes for the past school year.

The winners:

George Whittell High School Most Improved Eight Grade Student -- Sky Rosselle

South Tahoe Middle School Most Improved Eight Grade Students--Madison Dial Tuttle, Dylan Sanders

George Whittell High School Most Improved Senior--Hazel Darlucio

Experience Mongolia and the Alps with our 2 speakers.

Land of Blue Sky: Stories from Mongolia. Virginia Chandler will recount her 27 months in Mongolia while serving in the Peach Corps. She volunteered as a Youth Development Specialist in Mongolia, living in a remote town and working at a high needs secondary school. Virginia will share her experiences and photos with us.

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Know Before You Go, a program to inform outdoor enthusiasts about avalanche safety, will be presented by Sierra Avalanche Center at the next meeting of the Tahoe Area Sierra Club on February 4, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at Unity at the Lake.

They will cover the basic safety measures for travel in avalanche terrain which is especially important given the recent wet storms.

The Know Before You Go program was created in 2004 to teach people what they need to know to have fun and stay safe in avalanche terrain.

Unity at the Lake is located at 1195 Rufus Allen Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe.

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While many may hike past Lily Lake to get to a myriad of trails going through Desolation Wilderness, I took the trail to go the historic Glen Alpine Springs. Even though my walk was mid-day on October 13, I passed many other hikers on the two-mile hike, all enjoying the warm, un-fall like weather.

Even though I've lived in South Lake Tahoe for 36 years, I'd never gone past Lily Lake. Wanting to get to the springs before winter, there was no time like the present to finally accomplish that task!

Who? American Conservation Experience Americorps member Sarah Markowitz, Tahoe Area Sierra Club, Clean Tahoe, Washoe Meadows Community and YOU

What? Wear comfortable walking shoes and use sunscreen. Snacks, water, gloves, and trash bags will be provided.

When? Saturday August 8th from 9 a.m.-Noon

Where? Meet at the Lake Tahoe Blvd entrance to Washoe Meadows State Park near Tahoe Mountain Rd. to pick up instructions and supplies and sign in

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Jeff Marsolais, the new forest supervisor of the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, will be speaking at the next meeting of the Tahoe Area Sierra.

Formerly LTBMU’s deputy supervisor, Marsolais, who now oversees the 154,000 acres around the Lake Tahoe Basin, will be speaking on a variety of issues including Recreation Sustainability and Landscape Collaboration.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions and comment in an open forum after the talk. This meeting is free of charge and open to the public.

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The Tahoe Citizens Climate Lobby will present legislative solutions to climate change. The Sierra Club will discuss their Beyond Coal Campaign and how it effects Liberty Energy. Solar options will also be offered by Tahoe Solar Designs. All our welcome.

April 2nd - 7pm
Unity at the Lake Center
1195 Rufus Allen Blvd

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A South Lake Tahoe doctor's experience as the on-board physician of the National Geographic ship Explorer is the subject of the Tahoe Area Sierra Club's November 20 meeting.

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Environmental groups concerned that the 2004 Sierra Nevada Framework Forest Plan failed to protect old growth forests and associated wildlife species, was not consistent with national environmental laws so they filed suit.

A coalition of conservation organizations led by Sierra Forest Legacy and including the Center for Biological Diversity, Natural Resources Defense Council, Sierra Club and The Wilderness Society have signed a settlement agreement with the U.S. Forest Service, ending the decade long battle.

The Lake Tahoe Area Sierra Club is bringing back their Annual Fundraiser to the incredible Stonehenge residence in Echo View Estates on July 16th. The annual evening of wine, food, and entertainment will also feature several local artists.. The founder of the Sierra Club, John Muir (impersonated by Don Baldwin) will be making an appearance, celebrating the 100th anniversary of his death.

A coalition of all counties present at the lake along with residents, environmental groups, legislators and business groups were behind the Tahoe Regional Plan and urged its adoption in 2012. Since that time, the Sierra Club and "Friends of the West Shore" have sued (in February 2013) to oppose the plan, lost their motion (April 2014) and now, as of May 7, have filed an appeal to the court's decision to uphold the 2012 Lake Tahoe Regional Plan.

Mike Makley will discuss his recently published book, "Saving Lake Tahoe," at the Sierra Club Meeting on May 8th at 7 p.m. at Unity Church.

The book chronicles the environmental movement over the last century.

Books will be available to purchase and the author will be signing books.

Unity Church is located at 1195 Rufus Allen Blvd in South Lake Tahoe.

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Lauri Kemper, Assistant Executive Officer of the Lahontan Water Board will present information on current bacteria standards in the Lahontan Region. How may this affect your future confidence in surface waters you fish, swim and depend upon for drinking?

Come find out! Join us at 7 p.m. 1195 Rufus Allen Blvd. We will also introduce the new members of the TASC executive committee and review the highlights of major conservation and wilderness issues.

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Will Richardson from the Tahoe Institute of Natural Science will be speaking on Winter Wildlife Behavior at 7 pm on January 22 at the Unity at the Lake Church located at 1195 Rufus Allen Blvd in South Lake Tahoe.

Do Bears really hibernate in the Winter?

Where do the birds go?

Will's presentation will answer these questions and more. Join us for a fun and interesting evening. All are welcome.

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The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is currently reviewing the opening brief filed by regional plan litigants who, according to the Agency, are continuing their misinformation campaign about the updated environmental plan that is supported widely by environmental advocates, business groups, and state and local leaders.