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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — In anticipation of Earth Day, locals and visitors are invited to take part in Trash-Free Thursday, one of a week-long series of themed days to ring in #EarthWeekTahoe.

As spring rolls in, melting snow reveals a winter’s worth of litter. Tahoe’s world-renowned natural beauty and delicate ecology don’t play well with to-go food waste, single-use plastics, and shattered sleds left on sidewalks, trails, and outdoor recreation spots. Tahoe lovers are encouraged to pitch in to Keep Tahoe Blue for Trash-Free Thursday with these self-paced and group activities.

South Lake Tahoe, CA (April 19, 2023) – Lake Tahoe Earth Week’s daily challenges continue with Clean Water Wednesday. In Tahoe, we’re proud of our blue lake, and what better way to celebrate Earth Day than completing these three easy water-loving activities.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Lake Tahoe Earth Week’s daily challenges continue with Climate Action Tuesday. In Tahoe, we are seeing the effects of global climate change firsthand with this season’s extreme weather. Ever wonder how your actions impact our changing climate? Celebrate Earth Week by completing these easy activities to reduce your carbon footprint.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join Slow Grow Tahoe for the inaugural Grow Your Own Garden Festival, a free community event in three locations around Lake Tahoe that celebrates the joys and benefits of edible gardening in high-elevation regions. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event has something for everyone.

The festivals will be held:
Friday, June 2 - 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center’s Tahoe City Field Station
Saturday, June 3 - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Slow Food Lake Tahoe Gardens in Truckee

The Lake Tahoe Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is pleased to announce a free Beginners Genealogy Workshop, to be held at the South Lake Tahoe Library on April 29, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

This workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about their family history and genealogy. Daughters of the American Revolution, a national organization dedicated to historical preservation, education, and patriotism, is excited to offer this workshop to members of the local community.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Community Action Council currently has several member vacancies, including those within the Low-Income and Community Sector Membership categories. The Community Action Council is seeking to fill the member vacancies with individuals who can represent the interests and concerns of people and families with low incomes living in El Dorado County, with a special focus on housing, nutrition, and low-income program needs.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join Jared Manninen, a California Naturalist and wildlife photographer, at the South Lake Tahoe Library on Tuesday, Apr. 25, at 5:30 p.m. He will be sharing tips, considerations, and stories about his experience participating in multiple Tahoe Big Years (both birds and wildflowers) that have been sponsored by the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science.

Jared Manninen is a writer, photographer, outdoor enthusiast, and creator of the blog, Tahoe Trail Guide. You can also find him on his YouTube channel.

The continuous snowfall that has allowed many Ski California member resorts to extend their winter season has also prompted the industry association to restart it's Mountain Safety Guide contest with the unveiling of a robust new prize package. Last month, two winners were selected live on the radio to receive unrestricted 2023-24 Ski California Gold Passes (valued at $3,750 each). To qualify, they had to read the Mountain Safety Guide and complete the quiz at the end with 80 percent or better accuracy.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Theater is back at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC). Auditions are being held on Friday, April 14 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for a new musical, Seussical.

Erik Baker, the college's new theater teacher and part of the winning duo at Dancing With The Tahoe Stars in October. He is now looking for a diversity of actors and actresses, and of a wide range of ages to match the message of the musical.

Marcus Ashley, South Lake Tahoe's purveyor of Dr. Seuss art, is donating artwork for the set.

The show will be running June 9-18.

Sorenson’s Resort (formerly Wylder Hotel) in Hope Valley, continues its Eastern Sierra History series with a Chautauqua performance “There It Is…Take It!” on Sunday, April 9 at 1 p.m.

Local author and historian David Woodruff assumes the character of the dreamer, designer, constructor, and despot of the Los Angeles Aqueduct, William Mulholland. Abhorred in the Eastern Sierra and revered in Southern California, "Bill” brought a river from 233 miles away, so the City of Angels could grow into a great metropolis. It left a rural, agrarian community in ruins.

The Lake Tahoe Visitor Authority Strategic Planning Workshop will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2023, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

It will be held in the LTVA Board Room, 169 US-50, Stateline, Nev.

The session will be facilitated by Carl Ribaudo, Strategic Marketing Group

Note: A quorum of the following Boards may be present at this
workshop:
● Lake Tahoe Visitor Authority
● South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District
● Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority

After over a year of planning and development, the Tahoe Environmental Research Center's (TERC) new Find Tahoe Tessie app is almost ready to debut! But before launching a wide-scale promotion for Find Tahoe Tessie they are looking for people to help in the final stages of formative evaluation.

STATELINE, Nev. - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist Sammy Hagar & The Circle is coming to the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys on July 14, 2023.

They are the latest act to book for the popular outdoor series. They come during the American Century Championship at Edgewood which is held July 12-16, 2023.

Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its local history series with a 50-minute slide show, “Going for the Gold-Lake Tahoe and the Olympics” from local author and historian David Woodruff on Sunday, March 26 at 12 p.m.

2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid AWD SE - Corolla Hybrids receive extra power and are now available with AWD and the flashy SE trim.

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Since 2006, Sierra Nevada Alliance has welcomed visitors to Lake Tahoe for the Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour. While things have been different for the last few years, they are bringing the festival back fully in person.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO MAY.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join Bob Sweatt as he shares flowers from the 2022 Wildflower Year sponsored by the Tahoe Institute of Natural Sciences (TINS). Even though our gardens and wildflowers are buried by snow, it's always time to learn about rare, endangered and uncommon species.

Sweatt's presentation will be at the South Lake Tahoe Library on March 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Lake Tahoe is an area abundant with wildflower species, many that can be found on your hikes, and some not so common.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Every 3rd Thursday, Dead Panda Comedy and Omni Entertainment bring the laughs to Stateline Brewery in South Lake Tahoe. Watch killer headlining comedians and supporting comics and laugh your butt off!

So grab some drinks and friends and grab your discounted presale tickets off Omni's website, and save even more when you join their free VIP program.

The March 16 show:

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Sam Hunt is the latest musical artist announced for the summer concert series at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys.

Hunt is bringing his Summer On The Outskirts tour with special guests Brett Young and Lily Rose on August 13, 2023.

Singer and songwriter Sam Hunt won the American Music Award in 2015 for "New Artist of The Year" and won the American Academy of Country Music award in 2018 for his single, "Body Like a Back Road."

Wylder Resort Hope Valley will host another history program on Saturday, March 4 at 1 p.m. Local historian David Woodruff presents "A Nice Place to Visit-Tourism Below Sea Level."

How did a location best known for producing laundry soap with one of the least marketable names imaginable, Death Valley, come to be one of the “must-see” destinations for travelers and adventurers the world over? Using rare and one-of-a-kind vintage photos, he’ll recount the improbable story in a free 50-minute slide show.

UPDATE: Due to forecasts and flights, the weather has once again forced the cancelation of TJ Carter and Band.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - TJ Carter and Band will be performing in South Lake Tahoe schools on March 9 and 10, and in a public show at Lake Tahoe Community College Duke Theater on March 10 at 6 p.m.

"It is a dream come true to be able to come back to Tahoe to share and inspire students through musical art and education," said TJ Carter.

The South Lake Tahoe Earth Day Festival will be held on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bijou Community Park.

The festival recognizes, celebrates, and promotes our unique environment by educating the public about the preservation and protection of our local and global natural resources. This is a free, family-friendly event open to the public. There will be organizations and vendors that will be engaging the community in a constructive and positive manner.

Rumor has it that outdoor recreation and species conservation are at odds. Outdoor activities and infrastructure are often typecast as an inevitable threat to forest flora and fauna. However, a collaboration between the Forest Service and a destination ski resort is turning that stereotype on its head to protect a keystone tree — the whitebark pine.

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is looking ahead to the summer road construction season by accepting applications for paid summer internships.

Applications can be submitted through Feb. 28, but applicants are encouraged to apply quickly as recruitment may close at any time based on the number of applicants.