For Women
Interested in becoming a member of AAUW?
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 10:19pmThe AAUW – South Lake Tahoe Branch is a branch of the American Association of University Women, a national organization of more than 170,000 members and supporters. Founded in 1881, the AAUW has been the voice heard at the national level promoting education equity for girls and women.
The AAUW today seeks to continue to unite graduates of educational institutions and be a powerful advocate and visible leader in equity and education through research, philanthropy, and measurable change in critical areas impacting the lives of women and girls.
Del Laine, South Lake Tahoe trailblazer, dies at the age of 90
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 12:40pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A true trailblazer in the forming of the City of South Lake Tahoe has died at the age of 90. Del Laine, passed away from natural causes with her family at her side.
She served on South Lake Tahoe's City Council from 1976-1980, and then again from 1984-1988 and became the City's first female Mayor in 1977. She would go on to serve one more term as Mayor during her time on council.
South Lake Tahoe City Council candidates respond to #IRunWithMaud questions
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 5:03pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be two new members of the South Lake Tahoe City Council after the November 3 election. In the coming weeks the pubic will have chances to hear from the candidates both via zoom, in print and possibly in person. Below are eight of the ten candidates responses to questions asked by the local #IRunWithMaud group.
Soroptimist Club of Tahoe Sierra holds virtual Elegant Evening auction and party
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 12:02pmEvent Date:
April 18, 2020 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Saturday, April 18, hundreds of locals would have been dressing up and attending the 31st annual Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra Elegant Evening.
Even though canceled the club is holding their online auction along with contests and a live stream dedication to the event. Since 100 percent of funds raised at Elegant Evening go back into the South Lake Tahoe community to enhance the lives of its women and youth, the club is committed to doing the same this year.
Soroptimist Club of Tahoe Sierra creates online auction in place of Elegant Evening
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/21/2020 - 12:19pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra has arrived at the very difficult decision to cancel its 31st annual Elegant Evening celebration originally scheduled for April 18, 2020. With the casinos closing and guidelines from the Center for Disease Control advising people to not attend large functions, the event will not be held this year.
But all is not lost.
Soroptimist Club of Tahoe Sierra celebrates women in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/18/2020 - 11:18amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just as they have for the past 43 years, the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra Club is honoring women and youth in the South Lake Tahoe community. They recently held their annual awards celebration and honored four young women from South Tahoe Middle School and South Tahoe High School as well as four women from the community.
For the GIVE Award, honored were Alexi Haven, Tovah Jordan, Esty Zanetti, and Maiella Riva. The Ruby Award was given to Suzanne Boyer and the Live Your Dream Award was given to Heather Wilson, Olga Zepeda and Kelly Meyer.
DAR hosting Meet and Greet in South Lake Tahoe - Canceled
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 12:32pmTHIS EVENT IS CANCELED. Lake Tahoe Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting a Meet & Greet on Saturday, March 28, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This will be held at the South Lake Tahoe Library. Women interested in DAR membership are invited to come meet DAR members and to learn about what is happening in today's DAR.
Founded in 1890, the Daughters of the American Revolution is a non-profit, non-political women's service organization for women ages 18 and over who descend from American Revolutionary War ancestors.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Public Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Remodel and tech investments expand medical imaging at Barton Health
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 1:03amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Health continues its expansion of medical imaging technology, investing in the latest equipment that enhances services, expands care, and improves the patient experience. The acquisition of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system has equipped Barton to now offer advanced MRI prostate and breast screenings. In addition, Barton’s Nuclear Medicine Suite recently completed a $1.2 million remodel to accommodate a new hybrid SPECT/CT scanning system that provides a new view on health issues within the body.
Carmen Elaine Withrow 1942 ~ 2019
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/04/2019 - 1:16amCarmen Elaine Withrow (Terrell) passed away peacefully on October 8th, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. A wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend, she will be dearly missed by those that knew and loved her. She was a compassionate person, kind to everyone, not one to talk about others and always there for you in a time of need. She was born on June 19, 1942 at home in Whitt, Texas, the youngest of 6 children and 12 years younger than the next oldest sibling.
"Elevating Humanity" theme of 4th annual TEDx South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 10:47pmEvent Date:
October 19, 2019 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Elevating Humanity is the theme of the 4th annual TEDx South Lake Tahoe at the Lake Tahoe Community College's Duke Theatre on Saturday, October 19, 2019.
The goal of organizers this year is to uplift individuals and spark positivity to make the world a better place. All of the speakers presenting during the evening will use this theme as they inspire attendees.
So far, three speakers have been revealed and over the next few weeks, the other seven will be introduced on the TEDx website, http://tedxsouthlaketahoe.com.
DAR Daughters serve lunch to veterans at LTCC
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/29/2019 - 4:48pmDaughters of the American Revolution from Lake Tahoe Chapter, NSDAR, showed their patriotism and community spirit by providing hot lunches during finals week to the veterans who attend Lake Tahoe Community College.
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe holds annual awards luncheon
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/18/2019 - 11:12amSoroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe recently held their annual awards program that honor women for their volunteer efforts in the community. President Pam Barrett welcomed members, guests and awardees. Mistress of Ceremonies was Ellen Camacho.
Terrorism of 9/11 was call to duty for South Lake Tahoe police officer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/01/2019 - 1:34pmSeptember 11th, 2001 terrorists shocked the nation as Americans all across the country watched the twin towers fall. The tragic events that day changed the lives of many Americans. Some lost their mothers, fathers, sisters, friends, and brothers, and for some, like Officer Traci Trapani of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD), the events of that day were a call to duty to protecting the general welfare of the American public against all enemies, both foreign and domestic.
AAUW general meeting to include Safety for Women program
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/27/2018 - 5:18pm
Event Date:
October 13, 2018 - 10:00am Jen Dulyanai will present a program on Safety for Women during the next American Association of University Women (AAUW) on Saturday, October 13 starting at 10:00 a.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College Library
One College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Grand opening of Robert Maloff Center in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/14/2018 - 12:02amThe doors are now officially open at the 26,000 square foot state-of-the-art Robert Maloff Center, home to the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness.
During a ribbon cutting ceremony at the South Lake Tahoe facility Thursday, July 12, Lisa Maloff was honored for her $10 million donation in her late husband's name that made the dream to improve community health and well-being of others a reality.
AAUW South Lake Tahoe sponsors Tech Trek campers
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/11/2018 - 8:21amThe South Lake Tahoe branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), recently awarded three sponsorships to a week-long STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) focused Tech Trek Camp on the UC Davis campus in July. The winners are Kyla Schrauben, Daniela Bonilla, and Evelyn Bennett All three girls are from South Tahoe Middle School, with an alternate, Mia Roper, chosen from Whittell.
These girls who are entering 8th grade next September were nominated by their science/math teachers and selected following a personal interview.
AAUW-South Lake Tahoe awards two scholarships
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/11/2018 - 8:18amThe South Lake Tahoe branch of the American Association of University Women AAUW) recently awarded two $1500 scholarships to women graduating from Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) who are going on to further their education at the college or university level.
The club's two winners this year are both from South Lake Tahoe.
Hannah Brown attained an Associate’s degree in math and Spanish from LTCC and will be attending UC Davis to major in computer science.
New Women's Suite at Barton Memorial Hospital
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/20/2018 - 4:12pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A $230,000 donation from the Barton Auxiliary allowed the hospital to eopn a new Women's Suite complete with a 3D tomosynthesis mammogram machine. During a grand opening this week, the new era in local cancer screenings and community health
Postpartum Support International to hold annual Climb Out of the Darkness in SLT
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/03/2018 - 12:51pm
Event Date:
June 24, 2018 - 9:00am SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Climb Out of the Darkness®, the world’s largest event raising awareness of pregnancy and postpartum mental health disorders, will hold a regional climb in South Lake Tahoe on June 24, 2018.
South Lake Tahoe 'Women's March' on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/16/2018 - 5:04pmEvent Date:
January 20, 2018 - 11:00am
Almost one year ago almost five million women, men and children gathered around the world to participate in the Women's March on Washington on the same day President Trump was being inaugurated.
They gathered to stand together in their protest of reproductive rights, equal pay, safety for women in the workplace and more. They stood against racism, sexism, sexual assault and harassment. They stood against Trump and his policies that were racist, anti-LGBT and anti-women.
Women’s Health: What are we screening for?
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/04/2017 - 8:06pmOne important component to living a long and healthy life is to get preventive health screening for serious diseases. If your doctor finds a disease early, it’s often easier to treat and may cause less damage.
In addition to celebrating milestone birthdays as celebrations, consider them reminders for important health checks. Here's a timeline for health screenings through the decades:
Live Violence Free to celebrate 40 years of serving community with Gala
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 12:18amEvent Date:
September 15, 2017 - 5:00pm
Who would have known a horseshoe game at TJ’s Peanut Farm (now known as Steamer’s Bar and Grill) in 1977 would so greatly impact a community? It was this game that raised the first dollar to fund an organization that would go on to help thousands of South Lake Tahoe community members affected by domestic violence, including more than 1,000 last year.
As Live Violence Free (LVF,) formerly the SLT Women’s Center, celebrates 40 years of serving the community with its annual Sunset Gala on Sept. 15, board members, staff and volunteers are honoring their predecessors.
Climb Out of the Darkness® event in South Lake Tahoe July 9
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/25/2017 - 5:39pmEvent Date:
July 9, 2017 - 9:00am
Climb Out of the Darkness® is the world’s largest event raising awareness of pregnancy and postpartum mental health disorders is holding a regional event in South Lake Tahoe. All moms, dads, families and friends are invited to participate on Sunday, July 9 at 9:00 a.m. at Nevada Beach.
Tahoe Activist Artists release call to action video
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/31/2017 - 3:05pmEvent Date:
September 9, 2017 (All day)
The Tahoe Activist Artists have released “Art & Science in an Age of Unreason,” a video collaboration between award-winning oil painter Shelley Zentner and Anthony Capaiuolo of First Tracks Productions. The video is available online at Facebook, Vimeo and YouTube and is shown in this story.
Get pampered at 6th annual Ladies Morning Out in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/05/2017 - 12:37pmEvent Date:
April 29, 2017 - 8:00am
Women of all ages can experience health and wellness activities that unite the body and mind at the sixth annual Ladies’ Morning Out on Saturday, April 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College.
“Ladies’ Morning Out is an opportunity for women to take time out for themselves,” says Natasha Schue, Barton’s Community Relations Coordinator. “The event celebrates health and wellness through fitness, pampering, and connecting with others.”
South Lake Tahoe resident seeks stories of inspirational women for cross-country interview project
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/28/2017 - 10:08amWomen Who Dare, a cross-country interview project, is inviting recommendations of inspirational women for inclusion in a forthcoming podcast. Any woman is eligible for recommendation, as long as she inspires others. Suggestions for the Women Who Dare project will be accepted until March 31.
Breast Cancer fundraiser: May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/23/2016 - 8:57pmEvent Date:
June 27, 2016 - 5:30pm
Grab your lawn chairs and head out to "May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor," a fundraising event for Tahoe women fighting breast cancer on Monday, June 27 at 121 Holly Lane in Lake Village from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.*
Mountain Resort Television: Wednesdays We Ride, actvities for women
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/31/2016 - 8:08pmMountain Resort Television's Tuesday episode is about Wednesdays We Ride, a Lake Tahoe area group of women who get together to hike, bike, mountain climb, ski and much more.....if its outdoors, they'll do it.
Mom’s Morning Out: A morning of health and wellness
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/04/2016 - 8:28pmEvent Date:
April 30, 2016 - 8:00am
Women of all ages are invited to celebrate the health and wellness of women at the fifth annual Mom’s Morning Out on Saturday, April 30.
“Mom’s Morning Out is an event just for women that unites the body and mind.” says Natasha Schue, Barton’s Community Relations Coordinator. “It’s an opportunity to slow down, unwind, and be pampered.”
The first activity, Beyond Yoga with The Studio Lake Tahoe, starts at 8:00 a.m. Other fitness classes throughout the morning include Cardio Core with Tahoe Fit and Healthy Mommies Yoga with Lake Tahoe Yoga.
Chautauqua of Eilley Bowers, Queen of the Comstock, at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/11/2015 - 12:25pm
Event Date:
August 5, 2015 - 6:30pm Chautauqua performer Lisa Bommarito will present “The Extraordinary Life of Eilley Orrum Bowers” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday August 5, at 6:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and free to attend.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
See map: Google Maps
Northstar holds special women's biking events all summer
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/22/2015 - 9:07pmNorthstar California Resort is rolling out the red carpet for ladies all summer long with specialized mountain bike events and activities designed to fit the schedules and coaching needs of local women.
During the 2014-15 winter season, Vail Resorts launched the 4Her initiative, offering one-on-one ski and snowboard instruction for women, by women. This summer, Northstar is continuing the trend of customized activities that are women-centric.
Germany's Trixi Womack wins Amgen Tour of Caliornia
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/10/2015 - 7:03pmWith the leaders separated by only seconds after two days of racing, the first 3-day, 3-stage Amgen Tour of California Women’s Race empowered with SRAM came to a thrilling conclusion with Velocio-SRAM’s Trixi Worrack (GER) posting a powerful ride to claim the title of the UCI-sanctioned event as the first-ever Amgen Tour of California women’s road race champion.
Kudos: "Mom's Morning Out" Inspirational and Educational
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/10/2015 - 5:01pmThe Barton Health Public Relations department enjoyed hosting the 4th annual Mom's Morning Out on Saturday, May 2. Thank you to all the women who attended and to our business vendors and Zen room specialists for making the event a success!
Sea to Sea for MBC at the Lake
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/04/2015 - 10:34pm
Event Date:
May 19, 2015 - 5:00pm Did you know that 30% of those diagnosed with early stage breast cancer will develop metastatic disease? Did you know that the big cancer organizations only dedicate, on average, 2% of the money they raise to metastatic breast cancer research? Do you even know what metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is?
Location
Emerald Bay Center for Women's Health
1154 Emerald Bay Rd
United States
See map: Google Maps
Mom’s Morning Out: An Event for Women, by Women
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/13/2015 - 9:46pmEvent Date:
May 2, 2015 - 8:00am
Women of all ages are invited to attend the fourth annual Mom’s Morning Out on Saturday, May 2.
Mom’s Morning Out was started by Barton Health as a health and wellness program for new moms. The program has grown and last year more than 200 women, not just moms, participated in the event.
LTCC Writers’ Series Brings Short Story Writer, Novelist to Campus
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/21/2015 - 12:08amEvent Date:
March 5, 2015 - 7:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College Writers’ Series proudly presents an evening with novelist Gayle Brandeis and short story writer Dimitri Keriotis on Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. in the Aspen Room, inside the library building. The two writers will read selections from their works, answer audience questions, and sign copies of their books, which will be available for sale. This event is free and open to the public.
Women’s Health Panel – For Women, By Women
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/30/2014 - 3:08pm
Event Date:
October 21, 2014 - 6:00pm The next Free Barton Wellness Lecture will be held on Tuesday, October 21 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Aspen Room at Lake Tahoe Community College.
Women: get medical questions answered by two of Barton’s female doctors, Amanda Weavil, M.D., Barton Women's Health, and Kimberly Evans, M.D., Barton General Surgery. Learn the latest about breast cancer and other common cancers that affect women. Female conditions, such as pelvic pain, will also be discussed.
Women As Change Makers: Leading and Thriving in the 21st Century
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/21/2014 - 7:25am
Event Date:
October 3, 2014 - 8:30am Zawadisha, a Tahoe-based global women’s empowerment organization, announced today that South Lake resident and Lean In partner Rayona Sharpnack will be the keynote speaker at its inaugural “Women as Change Makers: Leading and Thriving in the 21st Century,” conference, to be held October 3rd at the North Tahoe Event Center. Sharpnack, the CEO of the Institute for Women’s Leadership, has facilitated women’s leadership trainings for such Fortune 500 companies as Microsoft, Charles Schwab, and Hewlett Packard.
Location
North Tahoe Event Center
8318 N. Lake Tahoe Blvd., Kings Beach, CA 96143
United States
See map: Google Maps
Mom’s Morning Out Held in South Lake Tahoe: A Morning Just for Women
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/10/2014 - 10:05pmOver 200 women flocked to Lake Tahoe Community College for the fourth annual “Mom’s Morning Out” on Saturday, May 3.
Women of all ages, not just moms, delighted in a morning of pampering and fitness. The morning started with the option to participate in a yoga class with The Studio Lake Tahoe or an outdoor cardio and strength training with Megan Waskiewicz from Lake Tahoe Community College.
Live Violence Free to Raise Community-Wide Awareness
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/27/2014 - 8:12pmApril is a big month for Live Violence Free. It is national Child Abuse Prevention, as well as, Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The entire month is dedicated to honoring victims and survivors of both child abuse and sexual assault. With 80 percent of sexual assault victims being under the age of 30 and a report of child abuse made every ten seconds, it is vital we stand up against the dangers of the abuse. As two of our primary focuses at LVF, we are illuminating the truths and celebrating the efforts to combat the violence directly impacting our community.
U.S. Olympic Ski Jumping and Nordic Team Nominations Announced
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/22/2014 - 3:06pmSki Jumping
IRONMAN in Lake Tahoe: A Spectator's View
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/23/2013 - 11:03pmEven the name IRONMAN tells the story. After watching a day of swimming, biking and running it was proven to me that these athletes must be made of iron, or, at least, something different than my composition. Even having the trademark name in all capital letters gives one a sense of strength.
Swatch Freeride World Tour by the North Face lands Feb. 27 at Kirkwood
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 3:27pmThe fourth global big mountain stop of the Swatch Freeride World Tour by The North Face 2013 arrives near Lake Tahoe at Kirkwood Mountain Resort Feb. 27.
The competition can be viewed from anywhere in the world via live webcast available the day of competition on www.freerideworldtour.com. The first possible day of competition is scheduled for Feb. 27 with a weather window extending to March 3, according to a news release.
Opening outdoors for women
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 6:00amLadies, it's time to get backcountry savvy.Don't be nervous, because SheJumps will be there every step of the way. SheJumps is a free organization with the mission to increase female participati...
The Doctors: How to get rid of under-arm jiggles
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 2:05pmBat-wings: That's what some people call the flab that hangs down from when we stretch our arms from side to side. For women in particular, triceps rank high on their list of trouble spots, but with...
Barton continues to support women’s health services in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/04/2012 - 11:16amHealth Care Reform continues to be the buzz word around the nation, and with the upcoming presidential election, reform will continue to be among one of the hottest discussion topics. Reform is aimed at bringing coverage to millions of uninsured Americans, while improving the quality of patient care provided. As a result, medical providers will be faced with cuts in reimbursement for patient services from government and private payers to help pay for the expanded coverage.
Sally Ride, First American Woman In Space, Dies of Pancreatic Cancer
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/23/2012 - 2:41pmIn a space agency filled with trailblazers, Sally K. Ride was a pioneer of a different sort. The soft-spoken California physicist broke the gender barrier 29 years ago when she rode to orbit aboard space shuttle Challenger to become America’s first woman in space.
Ride, 61, died in La Jolla, Calif. after a 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer, NASA reports on Monday.
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe Celebrates New Board of Directors
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 7:52amSoroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe, a 94-member non-profit community-service organization of professional and business women from California and Nevada announced their 2012 - 2013 Board of Directors at Harrah’s Resort in Stateline, June 27.
SI Sierra Nevada Region Governor-Elect Janice Labadie, a florist from Davis, Calif. and Regional Secretary Patricia Papp, a South Lake Tahoe Realtor and member of sister organization SI Tahoe Sierra, were both on hand to install the new board.