Veteran's Day
Dr. James Tarwater says goodbye to Lake Tahoe Unified School District
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/16/2020 - 6:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dr. James Tarwater will be bringing his 54-year career in education to a close this month as he passes the torch to the new Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) superintendent June 30.
South Lake Tahoe WWII veteran rides in B-17 again after 75 years
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/10/2019 - 11:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Danny Francisco was still in high school when he enlisted to serve his country, and just days after graduation he was on his way to train.
The 95-year-old Army Air Corps veteran was given a chance to fly again in a B-17, 75 years after his last flight.
Phil Ward of South Lake Tahoe was delivering meals to local senior citizens when he met Danny and heard his story. Phil's son Eric created the video in this story which features an interview and flight.
A Veteran’s Musical Tribute - Concert
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 12:47pm
Event Date:
November 6, 2019 - 6:30pm The Lake Tahoe Unified School District Performing Arts Department Presents: A Veteran’s Musical Tribute on Wednesday, November 6 in the South Tahoe Middle School Multi-Purpose room.
The free concert starts at 6:30 p.m.
This concert is a wonderful tribute to the men and women who have served or are currently serving our country in the various branches of the military. The Music Department invites all veterans and their families to attend the concert to honor and thank them for their brave and selfless duty.
Sierra House Elementary not opening on the first day of school August 26
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 8:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first day of school has been pushed out until September 9 for all of the students at Sierra House Elementary School. South Tahoe Now had spoken to the school district on Wednesday and at that time they were still hoping to have the school open by August 26.
A Veteran’s Musical Tribute in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/05/2018 - 8:37am
Event Date:
November 7, 2018 - 6:30pm THe Lake Tahoe Unified School District Performing Arts Department presents A
Veteran’s Musical Tribute on Wednesday November 7, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the South Tahoe Middle School multi-purpose room.
This free concert is a wonderful tribute to our men and women who have served or are currently serving our country in the various branches of the military. We would like to invite all veterans and their families to attend our concert to honor and thank them for their brave and selfless duty.
Rotarians honor Lake Tahoe area veterans
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/11/2017 - 10:13pm
Those who serve the community honored those who served the country during the annual Tahoe Douglas Rotary Veteran's Day celebration Friday.
Club member Brian Williams, US Marines (retired), organized this year's event as he does each year, inviting local veterans for lunch and a program. The Marine Corps 242nd birthday fell on the event this year, and the former Marine had a special birthday for the attendees to enjoy.
Veterans from WWII to Vietnam honored at Barton Skilled Nursing
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/11/2017 - 12:59am
The staff, doctors and residents of the Skilled Nursing Center at Barton Hospital celebrated six of their own during a Veteran's Day ceremony Friday. This annual celebration included singing, refreshments and introduction of those six who now live at Skilled Nursing but served their country during the Vietnam War, Korea War and/or World War II.
Scouting for Food to help those in need in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/06/2017 - 9:49pm
Event Date:
November 11, 2017 - 10:00am South Lake Tahoe Boy Scout Troop 594 is partnering with American Legion Post 795 for the 2017 Scouting for Food collection on Saturday, November 11.
Please bring your donated food items to the American Legion, 2748 Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., prior to their Veteran's Day Ceremony which begins at 11:00 a.m.
Please join them as they help provide for those in need, and to also recognize those who have served in our Nation’s Armed Forces.
No glass containers or perishable food please.
Location
American Legion Post 795
2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 55' 47.28" N, 119° 58' 48.0072" W
See map: Google Maps
A Veteran's Musical Tribute
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/25/2017 - 10:36am
Event Date:
November 8, 2017 - 6:30pm SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District Performing Arts Department presents their annual Veteran's Day musical performance on Wednesday, November 8 in 6:30 p.m. at South Tahoe Middle School's Multi-Purpose room.
Location
South Tahoe Middle School MPR
United States
See map: Google Maps
Soroptimists honor local women serving in the military
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/13/2014 - 10:51pm
"We made sacrifices to keep the fight outside of our homes." An emotional Sheryll Valencia spoke of why she joined the Army in 2004 and made three deployments to Iraq and now works for David & Johnson, Ltd in South Lake Tahoe. "It's important to always remember the ones who sacrificed their lives," Sheryll told the women gathered for Thursday's Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra meeting.
County Veteran's Day Ceremony to be held in Placerville
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/06/2014 - 11:05pm
Event Date:
November 11, 2014 - 11:00am
There will be a community Veteran's Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11 at the El Dorado County Veteran's Monument located at 360 Fair Lane in Placerville.
Support the performing arts at South Tahoe High School
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/29/2014 - 9:39pm
The Performing Arts Booster Association (PABA) at South Tahoe High School is looking for members to help support the student arts programs. They are a non-profit organization that was created to provide support to the students and staff of the Tahoe Arts & Design Academy (TADA) at the school.
Community members can join for free. PABA also needs donors and volunteers to
- help assist with production costs of musicals, plays and concerts
- provide funds for guest teachers and student scholarships
