Wednesday nights
Free camping and hot springs soak for volunteers at Grover Hot Springs
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/05/2019 - 8:38pm
Event Date:
April 20, 2019 - 8:00am
California State Park Champions volunteer across the state from the ocean to the mountains, and an opportunity is heading to the Sierra at Grover Hot Springs on April 20, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Help with fire prevention projects by removing invasive weeds that push out the park's native plants and increase fire risks in the park. Volunteers 12 and older welcome (minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian).
After volunteering, enjoy a soak in the park's hot springs pool. Free camping is available for registered volunteers Friday and Saturday nights.
High fire danger for Lake Tahoe and Western Nevada
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 5:38pm
There are extreme fire danger warnings up for Lake Tahoe, the Sierra Nevada and Western Nevada starting on Tuesday, September 11 at 1:00 p.m.
The Lake Wind Advisory will run until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday. Winds will be from the Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Wave heights will be from one to three feet with highest waves from mid-lake to east shores. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
improve.
Time to sign up for next South Tahoe Action Team training
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/15/2015 - 10:06pm
The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department is accepting applications for the 2016 Winter session of STAT: South Tahoe Action Teams.
This program is designed to incorporate trained citizens in the field with the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department and other first responders during times of crisis.
South Lake Tahoe paddle boarders honor Deputy Francies
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/19/2015 - 9:44pm
"Although he was off duty, Deputy Carlos Francies died doing what he was sworn to do: putting himself in harm's way to protect the life of another." Those were the words of Robin Bender as she spoke to the crowd gathered at El Dorado Beach and Lakeview Commons to remember Francies who drowned in Lake Tahoe on August 13.
Bender, the CFO of South Tahoe Stand Up Paddle, along with owner Chris Brackett, spoke, and Sammantha Bender sang as people with their paddle boards headed off shore to have a paddle-out, the surfing tradition that honors the life of a fallen comrade.
Seven South Lake Tahoe City Council candidates vying for votes at forum Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/11/2014 - 12:41am
The seven candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were at Wednesday nights Candidate Forum at Lake Tahoe Golf Course. The Tahoe Chamber and Tahoe Daily Tribune hosted the evening which had Rabbi Evon Yakar moderating the questions and answers.
About 100 people showed up to listen to panel who were given questions prepared by the chamber's new political committee as well as those asked by the audience. The questions were asked of different candidates so not everyone was asked the same one.
Hump Day means laughs at the Carson Nugget
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/24/2012 - 7:19pm
Event Date:
July 25, 2012 - 7:00pm Get ready to laugh! Wednesday Night Comedy begins at the Carson Nugget in Carson City starting July 25, 2012 at 7 PM in the Show Lounge.
Chris Strait kicks off the Wednesday night events. He is an expert on people and reminds us how funny life can be. You may have seen him on E! or Tru-TV’s, “The Smoking Gun.”
Seating is limited. There is no cover; however, there is a two drink minimum.
Wednesday Comedy Night Schedule
7/25 - Chris Strait / Alyssa Cowan
8/1 - Kelly Monteith / Drake Nelson
8/8 - Morgan Preston / James Hennigan
8/15 - Tyler Boeh / John Ager
SUP races under way
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 10:20amWednesday nights at El Dorado Beach is standup paddle race night, hosted by South Tahoe Standup Paddle. The races will be held every Wednesday night for the summer, with registration starting at 5:...
