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Heavenly Ski Patrol's 18th annual charity fundraiser - Boardwalk Beach Party
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/03/2017 - 1:57pm
Event Date:
April 8, 2017 - 6:00pm Help support local charities at the 18th annual Heavenly Ski Patrol fundraiser, Boardwalk Beach Party. Join them on April 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Hard Rock Lake Tahoe.
There will be carnival games, raffles, a silent auction, avalanche dogs, live music by "Hare of the Dawg", food, beer, wine and much more. Two lucky raffle winners will receive a Grand prize of a Tahoe Value 2017-18 season pass!
Location
Hard Rock Casino - Lake Tahoe
50 US-50, Stateline, NV 89449
United States
38° 57' 48.7116" N, 119° 56' 20.7852" W
See map: Google Maps
Meet and support the dogs at 3rd annual Kirkwood Rescue Avalanche Dog Fundraiser
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/27/2017 - 7:02pm
Event Date:
April 1, 2017 - 4:00pm Join the Kirkwood Rescue Avalanche Dog Foundation at their 3rd annual Fundraiser on April 1 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m at Kirkwood Mountain Resort's Red Cliffs Lodge. Meet the avalanche dogs of Kirkwood while supporting the Kirkwood Rescue Avalanche Foundation!
Entry is $10 per guest and $5 raffle tickets are being sold before, and during, the event. Pick up your raffle tickets before the event at any Kirkwood Ski Patrol building while you’re out skiing.
Windjammers Yacht Club's Annual Chowder Feed and Membership Drive
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/22/2017 - 4:09pm
Event Date:
April 7, 2017 (All day) Are you interested in boating on Lake Tahoe? Would you like to meet other people who enjoy sailing? If so, you're invited to Windjammers Yacht Club Annual Chowder Feed and Membership Drive.
This fun filled event will be held Friday, April 7, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. The dinner meeting features Dr. Ross Groelz's Famous Oyster Stew and Clam Chowder, salad, bread and dessert all for $15. A cash bar with beer and wine will be available.
Judi McCallum leaves her El Dorado County post to pursue passions
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/22/2017 - 7:10am
For the past 26 years, Judi McCallum has been keeping the El Dorado County Supervisors from Lake Tahoe organized, on schedule, and connected to those they serve.
"I have had such a great run as a Supervisor's Assistant at the County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors doing exactly what I love most, helping people," McCallum told South Tahoe Now during her first hour of retirement.
Since 1991 she has worked for four District V Supervisors, with 18 elected Supervisors down the hallway, more than 10 Chief Administrators or Interims, and 1,600 "amazing" county employees.
Tahoe Douglas Rotary holds 49th annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/11/2017 - 8:51pm
Event Date:
March 17, 2017 - 6:00pm
The Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club is holding their 49th annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration at the Harrah's Lake Tahoe Convention Center from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, March 17.
It started with a wine and cheese party on the second floor of Dart Liquor and it has morphed over the years into one of the top annual fundraisers on the South Shore.
600 people are expected at the evening full of food, fun, dancing and drinking, all in the name of community to raise funds for the Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club's scholarships and grant programs.
Lake Tahoe Golf Course and Valhalla Tahoe team up to bring dinner theater to town
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/25/2017 - 9:12pm
Lake Tahoe Golf Course has partnered with Valhalla Tahoe to showcase the hilarious play by Wendy Macleod, Women in Jeopardy, along with a 3-course handcrafted meal served in the beautiful Lake Tahoe Golf Course Clubhouse on March 31.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/25/2017 - 9:39am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is February 25.
EXPECT MOSTLY CLOUDY SKIES WITH SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS TODAY, SO TAKE THE ORANGE OR ROSE TINTED GOGGLES. SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY IF YOU GO OFF-PISTE… ENJOY GET SURFACE CONDITIONS… POWDER & MACHINE GROOMED CORDUROY AND SKIER-RIDER PACKED POWDER.
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers. Highs: 26F to 31F. Southwest winds around 10 mph in the morning becoming light.
Paint and Sip fundraiser for Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/07/2017 - 7:48am
Event Date:
February 7, 2017 - 6:00pm
Enjoy an evening creating a masterpiece and sipping wine, all for a cause on Tuesday, February 7 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Paint and Sip.
The cost is $40 per person and includes painting with an instructor, a glass of wine and lots of fun.
To reserve your spot, purchase tickets at laketahoepaintsip.com.
Kenneth Carl Rollston 1944 - 2017
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2017 - 2:52pm
Kenneth Carl Rollston died on January 3, 2017 while on a trip to Monterey.
He is survived by his wife Nancy Carpenter Rollston; his sisters Joanne, Garol, Lynne, and Marci; his sons Jim and Brian and their wives Keri and Viktoria; Nancy's sons Christopher and Erik and their wives Yvonne and Andrea; and six grandchildren on whom he doted: Ryland and Kaj, Zane and Miranda, and Griffin and Maggie.
Keep yourself and those around you safe during New Year's holiday, do not drive impaired
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/31/2016 - 2:35pm
Deaths caused by drunk drivers had decreased during the past three decades due to increased awareness, education and more choices of sober drivers, but authorities are seeing a rise in 2016. Over 10,000 people died in 2015 after someone chose to drink and drive.
New Year's Day is the single deadliest day for drunk driving and accidents caused by drunk drivers. The 12-hour window between 6 p.m. on Dec. 31 and 6 a.m. on Jan. 1 tends to have about 71 percent more crashes where alcohol or drugs are listed as a contributing factor.
New California laws in 2017: Human trafficking, car seats, cell phones and more
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/30/2016 - 11:15pm
Denim is now the state’s official fabric to recognize its role in California history, and every autographed collectible sold in California must come with a certificate that verifies it's not a forgery. Those are just two of 898 new laws facing Californians in 2017.
Here are just a few of them compiled in part by California Highway Patrol (CHP):
South Lake Tahoe ranks first in most expensive place in California to spend New Year's Eve
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/29/2016 - 10:44am
South Lake Tahoe is on top of a list that perhaps isn't the best list to be on as the area it is now the most expensive destination in California to spend New Year's Eve 2016.
The region is a very popular one with skiing, concerts, and bars and restaurants where can ring in the new year from.
According to a recent survey by LosAngelesHotels.org, the average overnight stay in SLT is $345 for the most affordable room. They took the rate for the cheapest available double room at a 3-star hotel (or above) at 20 popular destinations for the holiday in the state.
Wet weekend on tap for Lake Tahoe, flash flood warnings up
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/10/2016 - 12:48am
The weekend will be more of an umbrella one than a snow boot one as a strong atmospheric river heads to Lake Tahoe. The National Weather Service to issue wind and flood warnings for the South Lake Tahoe area because of the deep moisture levels associated with this river that extends past Hawaii.
Wind advisory up until 4:00 a.m. Saturday, and Lake Wind Advisory from 10:00 a.m. Saturday to 10:00 p.m. Sunday. Strong and gusty winds with waves 2-4'. Winds will be 25-35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
Trick-or-Treat events for the family in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/27/2016 - 8:02am
Event Date:
October 31, 2016 - 4:00pm
The 14th Annual Halloween Treat Street will be held at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) on Halloween from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the school's physical education building. This is a safe, warm (and dry) indoor event hosted by radio station KRLT 93.9FM/KOWL 1490AM.
Tahoe Youth & Family Services "Night of Magic"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/24/2016 - 11:00am
Event Date:
November 4, 2016 - 7:30pm
Tahoe Youth & Family Services (TYFS) is holding their inaugural Night of Magic on Friday, November 4, 2016 at the Loft at Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. This unique fundraiser will start off with wine and appetizers, and attendees will be able to visit with staff to learn more about their programs. Then, starting at 9:00 p.m., the party moves into the intimate theater for a special Magic Fusion show.
Tickets are $60 per person and all proceeds will go to fund needed programs in the community that serve youth and families.
No One Fights Alone fundraiser for local woman battling cancer
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/19/2016 - 10:12pm
Event Date:
October 21, 2016 - 9:00pm
South Shore resident Rosie Parker is fighting esophageal cancer, and a Lake Tahoe benefit concert is being held to help her and her family with growing expenses on Friday, October 21 from 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at Cold Water Brewery.
“We are showing our love, we are showing our support for Rose,” said Cold Water owner Debbie Brown, “Our brewmaster’s wife was diagnosed with esophageal cancer back in August, and she is fighting the fight of her life.”
WordWave returns to South Lake Tahoe: Workshops, plays and Steampunk all rolled into one weekend
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/16/2016 - 8:52am
Event Date:
October 21, 2016 (All day)
Word Wave, a festival for readers, writers, and lovers of story has returned to South Lake Tahoe. The three day long Word Wave will feature readings, workshops, panels, music, and plays from October 21-23, 2016 at Tallac Historic Site.
Every culture has used, and continues to use, story to entertain, educate, preserve history and tradition, and connect and WordWave will celebrate those words and the story in all its forms for the second year on the South Shore.
Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Friday, October 21
22nd annual Oktoberfest at Camp Richardson this weekend
Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/30/2016 - 8:34pm
Event Date:
October 1, 2016 (All day)
The 22nd annual Oktoberfest at Lake Tahoe will be held October 1 and 2 at the historic Camp Richardson Resort.
Oktoberfest Activities include German food and desserts, an owner and dog dress up contest, craft booths, face painting, pumpkin patch, balloon art, bouncy house, bungee platform, climbing wall, live music featuring the polka styling’s of the “Gruber Family Band,” and the event’s ever popular beer and wine garden.
The Tall Timber Ball; Steampunk in the Woods
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/09/2016 - 7:40pm
Event Date:
October 21, 2016 - 6:00pm
Dust off your bowler hat, lace up your high-heeled boots...it's time for the second annual Tall Timber Ball! On Friday, October 21, style it steampunk and have fun under the timber beams of the Grand Hall while DJ Damien spins from the massive stone fireplace.
The Steampunk Gala is to benefit the literary festival,Tahoe WordWave. Champagne reception with the literary festival's keynote speaker, Galadrielle Allman will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a dance party "in the pines" along with appetizers, beer and wine from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Tahoe Area Sierra Club fundraiser at Aspen Hollow Nursery
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/06/2016 - 3:58pm
Event Date:
September 18, 2016 - 4:00pm The Tahoe Area Sierra Club is having their annual Fall Fundraiser at Aspen Hollow Nursery on Sunday, September 18 at 4:00 p.m.
Great food, wine and desserts and Julie Carville, author of Tahoe’s Spectacular Wildflower Trails, will be signing books and speaking about the local flora.
Tickets will be sold at the door: $15.00 members $20.00 general.
Location
Aspen Hollow Nursery
541 Emerald Bay Rd
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 55' 19.4592" N, 120° 1' 15.0708" W
See map: Google Maps
Kiwanis holding 14th annual SeptOberfest in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/04/2016 - 11:59am
Event Date:
September 22, 2016 - 6:00pm
The Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra will be holding their 14th annual SeptOberfest at MontBleu Resort on Thursday, September 22 at 6:00 p.m.
This annual fundraiser benefits local youth and families and is always a fun time full of great food, beer, wine and silent auction. Besides a full German buffet there will also be live auctions, envelope prizes, music, dancing and a stein holding contest.
All silent auctions items can be previewed on the Kiwanis website.
Chautauqua of Mary Pickford by Anita Watson
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/01/2016 - 3:55pm
Event Date:
September 7, 2016 - 6:30pm Anita Watson will portray Mary Pickford, at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, September 7, at 6:30 pm.
Mary Pickford was America’s Sweetheart. Pickford was an actress on the stage and in film, a writer, a producer, a director, and co-founder of a movie studio. She socialized with Hollywood’s most famous stars and married a swashbuckling film hero, Douglas Fairbanks. In 1955, Mary Pickford published her autobiography, Sunshine and Shadows. In this presentation, Pickford will discuss her book and her life.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
41st annual Antique and Classic Boat Society's International Boat Show returns to Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/01/2016 - 11:46am
Event Date:
September 23, 2016 - 9:00am The 41st Annual Antique and Classic Boat Society's International Boat Show is being held Friday and Saturday, September 23/24from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Sierra Boat Company, Carnelian Bay, Calif. The show only comes to Tahoe every ten years.
Location
Sierra Boat Company
5146 N. Lake Tahoe Blvd., Carnelian Bay, CA
United States
38° 50' 50.568" N, 120° 1' 5.5524" W
See map: Google Maps
Revive holds grand opening and ribbon cutting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/18/2016 - 7:39pm
Locals, visitors and members of Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce joined together this week to officially open Revive Coffee & Wine near the beach in South Lake Tahoe.
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Exhibition
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2016 - 5:00pm
Event Date:
August 27, 2016 - 11:30am Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Exhibition comes to the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, August 27, beginning at 11:00 am.
The Grand March & Opening Ceremony will feature the Douglas High School Marching Band, the 1st Nevada Cavalry Co. D. along with bugler Ray Ahrenholz, and a cast of celebrities and presenters. Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins will sing the “Star-Spangled Banner” for the Opening Ceremony and the Closing Ceremony will feature Krista Jenkins singing "America the Beautiful".
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
Chautauqua of John Muir by Don Baldwin
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 10:36am
Event Date:
August 24, 2016 - 6:30pm Don Baldwin will portray John Muir, at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, August 24, at 6:30 pm.
Known as "John of the Mountains", Muir was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States. His letters, essays, and books telling of his adventures in nature, especially in the Sierra Nevada of California, have been read by millions. Muir’s activism helped to preserve the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park and other wilderness areas.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
Chopped Restaurant Impossible winner to be guest chef at Sample the Sierra
Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/11/2016 - 9:38pm
Food Network star, Reno native and culinary storyteller Chef Clint Jolly will be the featured guest chef at Sample the Sierra’s Pop-Up Dinner on Friday, Sept. 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This year's featured dinner will be held at Park Prime inside Hard Rock Lake Tahoe.
Jolly, the winner of the popular television competition, “Chopped: Restaurant Impossible” also founded Great Thyme Catering based in Reno but specializing in creating memorable events throughout the West.
Movie Night fundraiser to feature the Mob and Godfather
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/09/2016 - 10:25pm
Event Date:
August 21, 2016 - 6:00pm
A unique fundraiser in South Lake Tahoe will feature a showing of The Godfather Part II, which was partly filmed in Lake Tahoe, and an opportunity to talk to Meyer Lansky II. Lansky is the grandson of the man known as the "Mob's Accountant," a major organized crime figure who, along with his associate Charles "Lucky" Luciano, was instrumental in the development of the "National Crime Syndicate" who inspired the movie character Hyman Roth.
Peaks & Paws Festival returns to Squaw Valley
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/07/2016 - 7:33pm
Event Date:
August 27, 2016 - 11:00am
Four-legged friends will celebrated at the 7th annual Peaks and Paws Festival when it returns to Squaw Valley on Saturday, August 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Village this special day set aside for pets and will be full of pet-friendly guided hikes up the mountain, specialty pet vendors, contests, flying dog show, music and more.
Chautauqua of Stephen T. Mather by Steve Hale
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/05/2016 - 3:33pm
Event Date:
August 10, 2016 - 6:30pm Steve Hale will portray Stephen T. Mather, first director of the National Park Service, at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, August 10, at 6:30 pm.
Stephen Tying Mather distinguished himself as a consummate salesman, including the iconic 20 Mule Team Borax brand, which helped him amass a fortune by the early 20th century. After visiting the new western national parks and meeting John Muir, Mather went on to mold the vision of the new National Park Service and was honored by being appointed its first director in 1916.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
What to do in South Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/29/2016 - 4:19pm
Magic Fusion at the Loft Theatre & Lounge. A perfect blend of intimate Magic & Comedy. (530) 523-8024. The Loft Theatre & Lounge at the Heavenly Village, 1021 Heavenly Village Way
Pope House Tour at the Tallac Historic Site - The Pope House Tour is the perfect way to see how the rich and famous lived while at Lake Tahoe, from the separate kitchen to the elegantly restored formal dining room. This docent guided tour takes approximately an hour and is filled with stories of early times. (530) 541-5227, Pope House at Tallac Historic Site, Heritage Way
Full schedule of interesting talks coming to Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/29/2016 - 8:35am
The UC Davis Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences in Incline Village holds monthly lectures and other special events throughout the year. Here is a list of upcoming lectures open to the public:
The Science of Wine discussed at next Incline Village TERC talk
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/29/2016 - 8:00am
Event Date:
August 24, 2016 - 5:30pm
Wine is a major industry in this part of the country but with the ongoing drought how can production become more sustainable? UC Davis has created a new center to develop these technologies in order to address this issue. Learn how this industry can change while tasting and learning about what they are producing.
The Science of Wine will be discussed at the UC Davis TERC Center on August 24, starting with 5:30 p.m. no-host cocktails and the talk from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
South Tahoe High grad returns for two shows: Live at Lakeview and special encore
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 7:48am
Event Date:
July 21, 2016 (All day)
Robbie Gallo, the frontman for Vokab Kompany, is coming home to South Lake Tahoe this week for two shows, the first at Live at Lakeview Thursday night. The 1998 graduate of South Tahoe High School is also the MC for the San Diego based hip hop band.
Chautauqua of Virgil Earp: The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral By Larry Ford
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/15/2016 - 2:19pm
Event Date:
July 20, 2016 - 6:30pm Larry Ford will present “Virgil Earp: The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, July 20, at 6:30 pm.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
Home that has South Shore meadow used in the series "Bonanza" for sale
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/11/2016 - 6:10pm
A home that could be right out of an episode of "Lifestyles for the Rich and Famous" is for sale at Lake Tahoe, and it comes with a $59 million price tag.
Palatial homes and mountain style architecture are common along Lake Tahoe’s shoreline, but it is very rare to find equestrian properties with large land tracts.
Named Sierra Sunset, this estate boasts a 16,703-square-foot main house, 13-acre irrigated meadow for horses and a 378-foot stretch of sandy beach and pier with boat hoist.
4th Annual Tahoe South Restaurant Week Sept. 16-23
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/10/2016 - 6:32pm
Event Date:
September 17, 2016 (All day)
The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority will continue supporting Tahoe South Restaurant Week in an effort to connect visitors and locals with the South Shore culinary scene, Sept. 16-23, 2016. In partnership with Tahoe Chamber and the newly formed Restaurant Industry Group, Restaurant Week will align efforts with Sample the Sierra, the popular farm-to-fork festival.
Mountain Resort Television: Revive Coffee & Wine Bar
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/08/2016 - 6:08pmMountain Resort Television reporter Dillon McKeen stops by South Lake Tahoe's Revive Coffee & Wine Bar, a new place reviewed earlier by South Tahoe Now.
They are located near the beach in the old Picchetti Winery building on Harrison Avenue.
"Teddy Roosevelt" and others in this year's Chautauqua
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/03/2016 - 9:46am
Event Date:
August 13, 2016 - 5:15pm
Teddy Roosevelt once said the Chautauqua is "the most American thing about America." Audiences will soon be able to see one of these historical, and entertaining, events on the South Shore when the Lake Tahoe Historical Society presents their annual Chautauqua at Lake Tahoe August 13 at 6:30 p.m. There is a cocktail party with fabulous appetizers at 5:15 p.m., which is included in the price of admission.
New coffee and wine bar a place to revive, recharge and relax
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/28/2016 - 11:48pm
I think I've found my new favorite spot in South Lake Tahoe! As I walked through the front gate of the Revive Coffee & Wine, I instantly felt at home as the decor both inside and out matched my pinterest boards and crafty endeavors and the smiling and friendly staff was more than welcoming.
Revive Coffee & Wine is a new South Lake Tahoe business inside the old Pichetti Winery at 3135 Harrison Avenue, sharing the space with South Tahoe Standup Paddle.
The story behind the name "revive" is a special one.
Chautauqua of Three Local Historical Figures
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/28/2016 - 1:50pm
Event Date:
July 6, 2016 - 6:30pm Chautauqua performers Dana Blane, Larry Lippmann and Mike Trute will portray local historical figures Donner Party survivor “Patty Reed”, Stagecoach driver “Hank Monk” and U.S. Marshall “Warren Wasson” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, July 6, at 6:30 pm.
Patty Reed was 8 years old when her family joined the movement west to settle in California. As survivors of the ill-fated 1846 Donner Party, the tremendous hardships they endured left the family destitute. The little doll Patty hid in her clothing survives until this day.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
Historical Society Chautaqua to feature Teddy Roosevelt, tickets on sale now
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 06/25/2016 - 8:59am
Event Date:
July 1, 2016 - 11:00am Ticket sales begin today for the Lake Tahoe Historical Society's Chautauqua at Lake Tahoe 2016, held Saturday, August 13, at the Duke Theater, Lake Tahoe Community College.
Location
Lake Tahoe Historical Society Museum
3058 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 30.084" N, 119° 58' 37.8768" W
See map: Google Maps
Coachman Hotel holds grand opening this weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 8:10pm
Nothing is normal about the new Coachman Hotel in South Lake Tahoe, and that suites management just fine.
Gone is the stuffy front desk. Gone are plastic outdoor furniture and generic beds. What takes their place are locally made wooden furniture, fire pits, a bar that doubles as the check-in counter, and books, games and s'mores to make guests feel like they're just hanging out in someone's home.
Chautauqua of Mark Twain by McAvoy Layne
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/12/2016 - 5:00pm
Event Date:
June 22, 2016 - 6:30pm
Mark Twain will share how, as Samuel Clemens, he traveled from the Mississippi River to Nevada Territory and why he came west. He will describe what he saw when he got here in 1861, and if he really took his pen name "Mark Twain" while living in Nevada. This lighthearted, humorous, yet rigorously researched Chautauqua presentation examines Nevada through the eyes of one of America’s greatest literary figures. Offering fresh insight into the much loved writer, this presentation is intended to motivate the reading of good books and inspire the pursuit of creative writing.
California voters hit the polls Tuesday; El Dorado County vote includes ballot measures
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/07/2016 - 7:44am
The California State Primary is Tuesday, June 7, and there are a few local items on the ballot.
The following are summaries of what voters on the lake side of El Dorado County will be voting on. If people are unsure of their polling place, visit this site, input your address and birthdate: http://elections.edcgov.us/lookup.fwx
Measure A - The preamble of the County Charter will be changed if passed. The proposed wording is below, with :
Tahoe Tidbits: Cork & More changing hands, Postmarc Hotel to expand
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/04/2016 - 8:56pm
The popular and long-time South Lake Tahoe business, the Cork & More, has sold. After almost 40 years of supplying wine, cheese, gifts and deli options to an adoring public, owners Jim and Kim Warlow have decided to retire. They were originally planning to close last Fall, but when potential buyers started to look into purchasing the store on Al Tahoe Blvd., the Warlows decided to hold off closure.
Escrow is expected to close around July 1 Jim said. After that, he's looking forward to enjoying Lake Tahoe's year round recreation from the slopes to the bike trails.
Mountain Resort Television: Silver State Update
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/02/2016 - 9:08pmKyle Horvath, Director of Marketing for the Carson City Visitors Bureau, updates us on all there is to do in the capitol city this weekend. Brew Fest, Wine Walk, art, mural painting and more. Follow Kyle on his studio tour this week.
Cowboys & Carousels the theme of this year's El Dorado County Fair
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/01/2016 - 3:37pm
Event Date:
June 16, 2016 (All day)
With only an interruption during World War II, the El Dorado County Fair has been going strong since 1859. The 2016 fair will be held June 16-19, 2016 at the fairgrounds in Placerville.
South Lake Tahoe City Councilmember Tom Davis, a long time board member of the fair, is this year's Board President.
There will be a carnival, livestock competition, wine competition, exhibits, food, music and more. For a Fair Shuttle Guide, click here.
What to do in South Lake Tahoe this Memorial Day weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/27/2016 - 10:22am
The weather is starting to clear and temperatures are warming up, just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. Don't forget, when you are coming or going from the Lake Tahoe Basin, check out the Caltrans message board at http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/. Click on "Options" and "message boards." This handy tool shows you the exact time it takes to get from town over the mountain so you can stay longer and avoid the traffic!
Here is a list of some of the things to do on the South side:
Lake Tahoe Summer Kick Off Car and Bike Show at the Heavenly Village
Two day celebration of art, food and wine in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/20/2016 - 8:11am
Event Date:
May 21, 2016 (All day)
The Beach Retreat and Lodge will be the spot this weekend for the inaugural "Taste of Tahoe." The two-day event, May 20-21, will include an art show, wine tasting and food pairing.
On Friday, May 20, the event is kicked off with the Art Show and Wine Tasting event in the hotel's new conference center and it will wrap up with a Pairings Dinner on Saturday created by their chef, Garrett Florea, and Crystal Basin Winery.
