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After a nine-month battle with cancer, Jay Conroy passed away peacefully at UCSF Parnassus on Sunday, April 23 at the age of 72. Jay was a resident of South Lake Tahoe for 48 years and loved every minute of it.

The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program is currently seeking dedicated volunteer drivers for the County’s Home Delivered Meals program. Each volunteer generally works one day per week on an assigned route, delivering meals between 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Potential new volunteer drivers are invited to learn more by attending a one-hour Volunteer Driver Orientation session on Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Placerville Senior Center, 937 Spring Street, Placerville.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Public Utility District (District) is developing a Recycled Water Strategic Plan to analyze options and establish a future roadmap for managing recycled water in the future. This meeting will provide an overview of alternatives being considered, the status of the evaluation process, and provide time for questions. To learn about and offer input, attend the public meeting on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at South Tahoe Public Utility District Board Room, 1275 Meadow Crest Drive.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Art League Gallery presents its new Summer Art Show! Stop by this weekend, May 12-14, to see 16 artists' works, including seven artists new to the gallery. Ceramics, tote Bags, t-shirts, prints, paintings, jewelry, cards, and decorative art will be on display. There is a 10 percent discount on all purchases during the weekend.

Calendar of Events, all free to the public:
Friday, May 12
Opening Reception Summer Show, Light refreshments served
5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 13
Pop-Up Show 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
In the gallery parking lot

Local Veteran artists will display their work to the public at Arts HQ on Saturday, May 20, from 10 am to 4 pm in the Upper Parking Lot of the Veterans Memorial Building in Placerville. The free arts event — which takes place on Armed Forces Day during Mental Health Awareness Month — will raise awareness about veterans' mental health issues and include resources for Veterans and their caregivers.

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The South Tahoe Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network (YPN) is coordinating a fair for first-time homebuyers to educate them about the benefits of homeownership, how to navigate the market, and what to expect in the home purchase process. This event will take place on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 5 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe AleWorx.

Real estate professionals will share helpful tips on how to best position themselves when they’re ready to buy, such as improving their credit, getting prequalified, etc., and what they can expect from start to finish.

The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) has announced its Spring Giving Tuesday campaign set for May 16, 2023. HSTT’s goal on Giving Tuesday, and every other day of the year, is to make the world a better place for pets and people with the helping hands of the community.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Area Mountain Bike Association (TAMBA) has announced two upcoming events to kick off the 2023 mountain biking season. All proceeds from these events will help fund TAMBA’s trail-building priorities and overarching strategy to support the continued development of multi-use trails in the Lake Tahoe region.

Barton Health Class: Lactation Education for New and Expecting Parents
Monday, May 15, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, 2170B South Ave, South Lake Tahoe

Learn about the benefits and tips of breastfeeding for new and expecting parents, including diet, breastfeeding positions, and other helpful resources. Additionally, learn when to seek help from a lactation consultant. Registration is required; sign up and learn more at BartonOrthopedicsAndWellness.com/Classes. Call 530.543.5549 or email Education@BartonHealth.org for more information.

Sidestreet Boutique will be providing prom tuxedos and suit rentals to Whittell High School students, and measurement dates have been scheduled. They will be in Student Services on June 1 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., the school's flex/lunchtime, as well as after school until 5 p.m. on the same date.

This is the only time Sidestreet will be on campus for measurements to secure an order for a rental before prom. Payments are required at the time of order.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Students and families are welcome to join the CTE Fun Night on Wednesday, May 10 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at South Tahoe Middle School. This is for students in grades K-12 and their families.

GLENBROOK, Nev. - The annual Summer Social and Rodeo is one of Keep Memory Alive’s signature events with all proceeds staying in Nevada to help fund and facilitate world-class research and programming at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. This is the state’s only multidisciplinary specialized Top 10 Neurological program, which supports patients and families impacted by neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, and Huntington’s disease.

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LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe. Conditions and weather permitting, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit are scheduled to continue burning piles along the East Shore beginning today, May 9, 2023. Smoke will be present. For current air quality, visit AirNow.

It's natural to feel strong emotions when pregnant and just after delivering a baby. Some may feel elated while others may feel sad, or a mixture of both. Many new mothers experience "baby blues:” feelings of sadness, impatience, or irritability after birth that last for a week or two. For some women, feelings of sadness are much more intense and elongated. These intense feelings are called postpartum depression, or PPD.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Heavenly Village is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a full lineup for its summer concert series which gets officially underway on Memorial Day weekend. So far, forty shows have been booked for the stage located between two of the village's restaurants, Fire and Ice and Gunbarrel Tavern.

The Heavenly Village Concert Series (HVSCS) runs through Labor Day. Show times are 5:45 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. and shows are free to the public.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of April 10-April 16, 2023. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately.

Log for April 10 - April 16, 2023

4/10

00:37 Alarm - Occurred at Les Schwab Tires on Lake Tahoe Blvd. Disposition: Checks Ok.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Singer/songwriter Bryan Bielanski is on a tour of the United States to promote his new album, Bryan's Super Happy Fun Time 3. He will be in South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday, May 9 on stage at the Social House Deli in the Heavenly Village from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Imagine REM and the Beatles had a kid together who became an acoustic rock singer-songwriter: that’s Bryan Bielanski. Although he is inspired by some of the rock greats like Tom Petty and CCR, he has a distinct musical style and lyrics that make you think deep thoughts and feel like you’re really alive.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An incoming low-pressure system brings with it a Lake Wind Advisory which is in effect on Monday, May 8 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph are expected. Waves 1 to 3 feet with the highest waves from mid-lake to north and east shores.

There are additional chances for showers and thunderstorms across northeast California and northwest Nevada Monday with chances spreading farther south on Tuesday before warmer and drier conditions settle in after midweek, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.

April 27 - May 3, 2023

4/27

15:54 SUSP VEH STOP - Officer initiated activity at Vista Point Emerald Bay, State Hwy 89, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ADVISED.

May is a time we can honor nurses in our families and our community for their pledge to caring for others, preventing illness, treating health conditions, and helping manage patient and family needs in the healthcare setting.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After their biggest camp in 2022, the 12th annual Game Time Summer Basketball Camp returns to South Lake Tahoe July 17-20, 2023. Last year, over 60 boys and girls from ages 6-17 attended.

The camp is held at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation and Swim Complex, 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd.

This year's basketball camp is open to ages 7-18, both boys and girls from beginners to advanced.

Full Day: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m
Half Day: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., or 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – In recognition of National Community Wildfire Preparedness Day on May 6, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) is encouraging people and organizations everywhere to come together to take action, raise awareness, and reduce wildfire risks. The TFFT is stressing the importance of wildfire preparedness throughout the year to continue protecting communities and Lake Tahoe’s environment from the increasing risk of wildfire.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the largest provider of tuxedo and suit rentals in South Lake Tahoe closed due to storm damage, many students at South Tahoe High School (STHS) were wondering what to do for prom.

Sidestreet Boutique will be on the STHS campus to take measurements on May 8, 9, 11, and 12 from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., and May 10 from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Orders can be made at that time. Then, tuxedos and suits can be paid for and picked up on May 16 and 18 from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and May 17 from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Returns will be May 22-23 from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is still room for businesses at the inaugural Tahoe Learning Haven (TLH) Student Summer Job Fair on Wednesday, May 10 from 6:45 p.m. - 9 p.m. Over 80 students are already signed up - now is the time to get your summer help!

This will be a free one-stop shopping event where students and businesses can connect on the spot.

The job fair is being held at the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (1100 Lyons Ave., South Lake Tahoe).

TLH is helping teens, ages 14-18, create a simple resume, complete applications, interview, and complete their work permits.