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'Women's Journey Through History' on stage at STHS
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 11:18amSoroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe and the South Lake Tahoe branch of the American Association for University Women are partnering with Aston ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../womens-journey-thr...
Iron Girl Triathlon brings economic boost to Lake Tahoe region
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 4:30pmThe Athleta Iron Girl Triathlon at Tahoe South, Sept. 18, attracted an estimated 1,000 participants, visitors, families and fans from California, Nevada, and 14 other states, local tourism officials report.
Lake Tahoe, Reno to host Chinese Cosmos pageant
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 5:10pmNevada will host 18 contestants from all over the world who are competing in the Miss Chinese Cosmos Semi-Finals, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, chair of the Nevada Commission on Tourism, announced today in a press release.
The event will take place in Reno and Lake Tahoe from Sept. 23-30, 2011. The contest moves around the world each year, last year taking place in Sydney, Australia. This is the first time the pageant has been held in the United States.
Women cancer patients, survivors invited to afternoon tea on Oct. 8
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 1:45pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Cancer Support for Women invites all women cancer patients and survivors to an afternoon tea from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 8 at Ebright Beach. Light refreshments will be served and ...
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe to Give $28,000 to Local Nonprofits
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 8:25amRather than funding many smaller projects as in the past, this year Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe Foundation, Inc. (SISLT) will distribute $28,000 to a maximum of five local nonprofit organizations. The goal of this new approach is to encourage applicants to think big and create increasingly impactful programs for the community.
Celebrated speaker on peace, faith and forgiveness presents "Left to Tell"
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 12:20pm
Event Date:
September 17, 2011 (All day) On Saturday, Sept. 17, experience Immaculée Ilibagiza, a compelling storyteller, author and inspirational speaker who will present "Left To Tell: Discovering God amidst the Rwandan holocaust” at the Truckee Community Recreation Center at 7 p.m. “Left to Tell” is presented in honor of the international day of peace and in support of Peace One Day and the upcoming Truckee Tahoe Peace Day by For Goodness Sake with generous support from the Kling Family Foundation.
Location
Truckee Community Recreation Center
8924 Donner Pass Road
(Pioneer Center round-a-bout, directions http://www.tdrpd.com/rec_center.html)
United States
39° 20' 18.168" N, 120° 10' 22.9764" W
See map: Google Maps
Carson City IHOP Shooting: Four dead, including two National Guard personnel, six wounded (W/TRANSCRIPT)
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 2:43pm
By Kirk Caraway, Jeff Munson and T. Costa
Update 2:00 p.m.: Here is what we know at this point:
Four people are dead, including the gunman who shot himself and died later at the hospital. Two of the dead where a man and women in the National Guard, who were in uniform.
There is a press conference scheduled for 3 p.m.
A few minutes before 9 a.m., a lone gunman armed with automatic AK-47-type assault rifle drives up to the IHOP on South Carson Street, and begins shooting in the parking lot. Locals BBQ owner Ralph Swagler said he saw the man drive up, and then empty a clip of ammo outside the IHOP, then reloads and goes inside, where he fires more shots very rapidly and exits within a few seconds.
Swagler said the gunman then saw his son locking the door of their business and opened fire at them. He also allegedly fired shots at the H&R Block office next door. Sometime after, the gunman shot himself, and died later at the hospital.
Nevada unemployment hits hardest at men, minority groups, the young
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 9:52amRENO, Nev. - Nevada's jobless rate of 12.9 percent is tough enough, but it's a heck of a lot tougher on some groups than others.Men, for instance, are substantially more likely than women to be une...
New casino rules force changes at Dotty's chain
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 9:44amLAS VEGAS (AP) - Officials at a 60-location Nevada casino chain that markets primarily to women says its business model is under attack and the chain will be forced to make about $6 million in reno...
'Casino Women' tells struggles and triumphs of women working in casinos
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/05/2011 - 12:23pm
By Claudene Wharton
A new book written by two University of Nevada, Reno social work professors, is a perfect Labor Day read, giving an in-depth look into the lives of women working in Nevada casinos and serving to remind why the national holiday exists.
U.S. military veterans gain job skills while reducing Lake Tahoe wildfire risk
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 1:50pm
By Cheva Heck
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — A crew of military veterans who are preparing for future employment while they're helping to protect Lake Tahoe communities from wildfire were visited today by U.S. Forest Service and California Conservation Corps officials.
New casino rules force changes
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/28/2011 - 10:58amLAS VEGAS (AP) - Officials at 60-location Nevada casino chain Dotty's, which markets primarily to women, says its business model is under attack and the chain will be forced to make about $6 millio...
Marin judge nixes delay in 'double-initial' deaths
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 12:27pmSAN RAFAEL, Calif. (AP) - A judge has denied a request to postpone the preliminary hearing of a man charged with killing four Northern California women who had matching first and last initials.Mari...
'My friend bled to death out there'
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 11:21amCARSON CITY, Nev. - When two Carson City women happened upon Anthony Joseph Kelich early Saturday morning, they said, he looked exhausted, filthy and in shock.Some 12 hours earlier, Kelich, 60, ...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/22/2011 - 12:53pm24 at Brothers Bar & Grill (888 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe) starting at 5pm. The South Lake Tahoe resident was last seen in Washington on July 10. • South Lake Tahoe Women's Center a...
Slug's side project with Murs keeps focus on women
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 1:45pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many fans who have followed Atmosphere's journey know about Slug's creative side ventures. The one I am thinking of, in particular, is Felt, a masterful collaboration bet...
Legends of Tahoe and Disc N' Dig Festival
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/16/2011 - 7:40pmThe Legends of Tahoe volleyball tourney and the Disc N' Dig Festival combines two great venues in one weekend at Zephyr Cove on Aug. 20-21. Registration for Saturday's Legends of Tahoe volleyball tournament begins at 9 a.m. at the Zephyr Cove Resort courts. Men and women are welcome with volleyball experience in this all-ages 4 on 4 draw. Call (530) 416-1290 for information.
The truth about pain: It's in your head
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/16/2011 - 3:02pmBy David Epstein, Sports Illustrated. Cross-country skiing around a wide, icy curve, Petra Majdič slid off the course during a warmup for last year's Olympic women's individual sprint at Whis...
Lake Tahoe All-Women Sports Camp
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/13/2011 - 4:32pmLake Tahoe's All-Women Sports Camp is hosting a weekend of mountain biking, road cycling, triathlon training and running for women of all abilities on Aug. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../lake-tahoe-...
All-female cycling race accepting
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/29/2011 - 6:30pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Girl Power 2011, an all-female road race celebrating women, is taking entries for riders. The race, scheduled to start at 7 a.m. on Aug. 6, will raise money for the South...
All-female cycling race accepting registration
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/22/2011 - 6:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Girl Power 2011, an all-female road race celebrating women, is taking entries for riders. The race, scheduled to start at 7 a.m. on Aug. 6, will raise money for the South...
Community invited to participate in fitness laboratory
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/13/2011 - 2:49pmZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - Anytime Fitness of Zephyr Cove invites local men and women, who are not currently engaged in regular exercise, to take part in The Fitness Laboratory program.The Fitness Laborat...
