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National Child and Adult Care Food Program Week: March 13-19, 2022
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/08/2022 - 9:13amJoin the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Community as they celebrate a week-long national education and information campaign. The primary goal of CACFP is to serve nutritious meals to children attending child care homes and centers. This program provides over 2 billion meals and snacks to over 4.9 million children and adults daily.
Secondary goals are:
1. The establishment of positive eating habits at the earliest stages of development.
2. Reduction of future health care and education costs due to lack of proper early development.
El Dorado County supervisors to vote on right turn restrictions from Sawmill and North Upper Truckee roads onto US50
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/07/2022 - 7:11pmEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors have on their agenda Tuesday a resolution to have temporary right-turn restrictions this summer from North Upper Truckee Road and Sawmill Road onto US 50 on Sundays and holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
If approved, the new turn restrictions will begin between May 1 and May 21, 2022, and terminate on Sunday, October 30, 2022. All turn restriction-related traffic control regulatory and advisory signs on Lake Tahoe Boulevard, Sawmill Road, and North Upper Truckee Road would be removed before Sunday, November 6th, 2022.
LTUSD to discuss school start times and zones at March 10 meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/07/2022 - 6:46pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During its March 10 meeting, the Lake Tahoe Unified School district (LTUSD) Board of Trustees will be discussing changes to the school start time and zoning proposals. The items are up for discussion only at this meeting, and any votes would come at their March 24 meeting.
Christmas Cheer closed this week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/07/2022 - 5:55pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Christmas Cheer, the community non-profit that helps supply food to those in need will be closed on their normal giveaway days Tuesday-Thursday.
Their offices at 1120 3rd St., South Lake Tahoe needed new flooring.
They will reopen for customers on Tuesday, March 15.
COVID-19 daily cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/07/2022 - 5:27pmThere have been 20 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since Friday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 26,535. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive. Case rates continue to drop.
There are now 7.0 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county, the lowest in weeks.
There is an interactive dashboard for the county with extra details here: See HERE.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 1420 cases - +3
Prescribed burn operations set to continue around Lake Tahoe this week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/07/2022 - 12:47pmThe Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will continue widespread prescribed fire operations this week around the Lake Tahoe Basin, weather and conditions permitting. These prescribed fires are expected to continue throughout the winter season to help land managers reduce hazardous fuels that can feed unwanted wildfires. Smoke will be present.
Dennis Michael Purvance ~ May 18, 2002 - February 28, 2022
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/07/2022 - 12:20pmDennis Michael Purvance was born Denis Hauks in Latvia on May 18, 2002. After spending his early years of life in an orphanage, he was adopted and loved by his family until his passing on February 28, 2022. Dennis charmed everyone who had the pleasure of being in his presence with his endearing smile and infectious laughter. He was always bothered by being the shortest of the group, but what he lacked in stature, he made up for in personality.
Douglas County commissioners seek to fill opening on planning commission
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/07/2022 - 11:44amDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Board of Commissioners is currently accepting applications for one appointment to the Planning Commission to fill out a term through the end of the year.
The Douglas County Planning Commission is an advisory body to the Board of County Commissioners and is responsible for providing advice on land use planning matters, reviewing development applications for compliance with County plans/ordinances, including amendments to the Douglas County Master Plan, and the Development Code.
Some Lake Tahoe ski areas announce extension of ski and ride season
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/07/2022 - 11:28amVail Resorts announced today that Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood have extended their 2021-22 seasons.
Heavenly will remain open an extra week, until Sunday, April 24, and Kirkwood will add three weeks to its calendar, ending the season on Sunday, May 1, weather and snow conditions permitting.
Palisades will end winter operations on Sunday, May 16, conditions permitting. There will be special spring skiing hours of operation.
Northstar is slated to end its season on Monday, April 18.
Mt. Rose - Closing May 8
Forecast: South Lake Tahoe highs in 40s and 50s, small slider mid-week but staying mainly dry
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/06/2022 - 4:48pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Temperatures will warm to start the work week with gusty winds in higher elevations of the Sierra tonight into Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. A quick-moving weather slider system will bring breezy winds, a low chance for rain and snow showers, and a cool down Wednesday afternoon and Thursday. The weekend looks warm and dry with the potential to shift to a more active weather pattern next week.
The South Lake Tahoe weekly forecast from NWS Reno:
Monday - Sunny, with a high near 44. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
National Groundwater Awareness Week: 95% of drinking water in South Lake Tahoe is groundwater
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/06/2022 - 4:35pmIt is the 23rd National Groundwater Awareness Week, March 6-12, a week of awareness, education, and advocacy focusing on one of the nation’s most precious resources.
Groundwater is a critical resource for the drinking water supply in California, especially during periods of drought when it is relied upon to back-stop reduced surface water supplies.
South Lake Tahoe sits at one end of a large body of water, has the Truckee River flowing through, but where does its drinking water come from?
South Lake Tahoe Republican Women host Supervisor George Turnboo at next meeting
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/06/2022 - 4:12pmEvent Date:
March 10, 2022 - 11:30am
The next meeting of the South Lake Tahoe Republican Women, Federated will be on Thursday, March 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Margarita's Mexican Restaurant.
Their guest speaker will be El Dorado County Supervisor George Turnboo who represents District 2 on the west slope. Supervisor Turnboo will inform the group as to county governance and issues which affect us all.
The cost of the Mexican Luncheon Buffet is $20.
To register or for more information, contact: southlaktahoerepublicanwomen@gmail.com
Margarita's is located at 765 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe City Council votes to not collect $382,500 in small business loans
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/06/2022 - 4:04pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During the pandemic, the South Lake Tahoe City Council issued $382,500 in small business loans to 53 businesses through its Small Business Sustainability (SBS) Loan Program. The loans issued were between $3,000 and $15,000 (one at $3,000, one at $4,500, 33 at $5,000, 12 at $10,000 and six at $15,000). Two more loans applications totaling $25,000 were rejected.
During the Council meeting this week, they voted 3-1 to forgive the loan balances and instead make them a grant.
Local Author Suzanne Roberts Book Launch
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 03/06/2022 - 2:34pm
Event Date:
April 19, 2022 - 6:00pm Local Author Suzanne Roberts launches her newest book "Animal Bodies: On Death, Desire, and Other Difficulties". In "Animal Bodies" Suzanne Roberts explores the link between death and desire and what it means to accept our own animal natures, the parts we most often hide, deny, or consider only with shame—our taboo desires and our grief. Join the Friends of the Library for a thoughtful, free, and open to all evening.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Wildflowers of Tahoe Presentation @ SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 03/06/2022 - 2:26pm
Event Date:
March 22, 2022 - 6:00pm Tuesday, March 22, 6 PM Wildflowers of Tahoe Presentation. Sarah Hockensmith of the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) returns to the South Lake Tahoe Library to introduce the public to the diverse wildflowers of the Tahoe region. To celebrate the hundreds of plant species in the region, Sarah will cover the basic structures of flowers, some of the best locations to find wildflowers at Lake Tahoe, and what wildflowers to expect at those locations.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Book Sale at the South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 03/06/2022 - 2:23pm
Event Date:
March 19, 2022 - 10:00am Join the Friends for a Book Sale in the South Lake Tahoe Library Community Room. Buy a bag of books for $5! Or browse some specially priced beautiful books for only $1 each. Or make a deal with the cashier if a bag is too much. We have a wide assortment of fiction, non-fiction, reference and children’s books, an abundance of mysteries and westerns. We want books donated by our community to find new homes. Members who have renewed for 2022 are invited to our Preview Sale at 9 AM. The membership table will be open at that time to welcome renewals and new members, also.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Rep. McClintock creates legislation to end what he calls "let it burn" policy of USFS
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/06/2022 - 11:48amTwo US Congressmen, Tom McClintock (CA-04) and Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) introduced legislation this week, directing the U.S. Forest Service to immediately suppress wildfires on National Forest System. They called for an end to what they say is the USFS "let it burn" policy.
Column: Add yards and years to your golf swing
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/06/2022 - 10:10amWhat makes someone stop doing the things they love? Time commitment? Money? Better options? For many golfers, it's pain that limits or completely ruins the ability and desire to play golf.
The golf swing is a complex movement that utilizes the whole body in a coordinated fashion. Since the swing is repeated frequently throughout the game, an incorrect golf swing can result in injury.
Road Beat: Review - 2022 Toyota Tacoma is an aging bestseller
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/05/2022 - 2:43pmIt might sell in droves, but why? This aging truck still has its charms, though.
What is it?
Awesome Easter event at Lake Tahoe Presbyterian Church
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/05/2022 - 2:05pmEvent Date:
April 3, 2022 - 2:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Presbyterian Church is holding a free children's Easter event on Sunday, April 3 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Called "Awesome Easter," children in grades K-6th are invited to attend and there will be crafts, singing, games, and food.
Try to register children by March 28 to attend so supplies can be prepared. Call the church office at 530-544-3757 or email TahoePresChurchEvents@gmail.com to register.
It Will be Held at Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, 2733 Lake Tahoe Blvd., next to the original Red Hut.
Letter: City Parks and Recreation future is active
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/05/2022 - 1:51pmEarlier this year, our City Council appointed our current Parks and Recreation Commissioners group that includes a healthy mix of experienced and new commissioners. We welcome new commissioners Aricela Ramos and Margie Kovarik-Maxhimer, along with veterans David Gregorich, Dan Thrift, Dr. Greg Bergner, and Kira Smith to an exciting time for South Lake Tahoe relating to Parks and Recreation.
Local's night at Classic Cue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/05/2022 - 1:33pmEvent Date:
March 8, 2022 - 8:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - join your neighbors at Classic Cue on March 8 for another "Local's Night" with music, raffles, and beer specials from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
The $8 cover includes raffle tickets for several prizes that will be given away during the night.
Enjoy music by Prescribed Burn and Local Anthology.
Classic Cue Sports Bar and Grill is located at 1961 Lake Tahoe Blvd., at the Y in South Lake Tahoe.
Shave heads and raise funds at Tahoe Douglas Fire Department St. Baldrick's event
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/05/2022 - 10:54amEvent Date:
March 17, 2022 - 1:00pm
Join the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District's St. Baldrick's event on March 17 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at McP's Taphouse Grill in South Lake Tahoe to raise funds for childhood cancer research.
The public can either participate and join in with shaving their head for donations or donate directly to the fire department's efforts.
Column: Diet culture and the dangers of dieting
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/05/2022 - 10:31amDiet culture, or prioritizing weight and body size over health and well-being, is deeply rooted in today’s society. With influencers and celebrities promoting the newest cleanse, detox, or fad diet as the best way to lose weight or achieve a specific body goal, it’s common to fall into a pattern of bouncing between diets.
This “yo-yo” cycle not only leads to physiological damage, such as weight gain, hormone dysregulation, and overall impaired metabolic function, but often leads to body image issues, disordered eating behaviors, and eating disorders.
Weekly wrap-up of COVID-19 cases for counties around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/04/2022 - 5:48pmWeekly roundup of COVID-19 around Lake Tahoe. All are for the week except El Dorado data, which is from yesterday.
EL DORADO COUNTY
There have been 19 new cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 26,515. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive. Case rates continue to drop.
There are now 7.8 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county, the lowest in weeks.
Save the Date: Bubbles & Bowties adult prom returns to South Shore
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/04/2022 - 4:35pmEvent Date:
November 5, 2022 - 7:00pm
Bubbles & Bowties, the adult prom, is returning to the South Shore this fall. After a hiatus due to the pandemic, get ready to sparkle and shine, dress up and put on your dancing shoes on November 5, 2022.
The fun event that raises money for juvenile diabetes, will be held at the Hard Rock Lake Tahoe from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Proceeds go to support Camp Buck, a local camp for youth on both sides of the state line with type 1 diabetes.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office investigating THC gummy bears at middle school
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/04/2022 - 3:37pmDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) opened an investigation on Thursday, March 3 after a 12-year-old middle school student reported feeling "very strange."
It has been determined that the student, along with a number of other students at the middle school in the Carson Valley, had ingested gummy bears that were actually marijuana edibles that contain THC (the psychoactive drug in marijuana). The students got the marijuana edibles from another student who stole them from her father and brought them to school.
From the streets to the gallery: Arts and Culture El Dorado brings skateboard culture inside “Bad Apples: Skateboarding and the Misfit Culture of EDC”
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/04/2022 - 2:38pm
Event Date:
March 17, 2022 - 6:00pm PLACERVILLE, Calif. — From fashion, to street art, to the Olympic Games – skateboarding is a fixture in pop culture worldwide. But at its core, it remains a fast-paced, gritty, DIY, risk-laden sport with its roots in rebellion. Arts and Culture El Dorado has teamed up with Motherlode Board Supply Co. and artist Nate Reifke to create a visual homage to skateboard culture and take a look at its place in El Dorado County’s love of adventure.
Barton Performance Golf Series
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/04/2022 - 1:40pmEvent Date:
Repeats every week until Thu May 05 2022 .
March 17, 2022 - 5:15pm
March 24, 2022 - 5:15pm
March 31, 2022 - 5:15pm
April 7, 2022 - 5:15pm
April 14, 2022 - 5:15pm
April 21, 2022 - 5:15pm
April 28, 2022 - 5:15pm
May 5, 2022 - 5:15pm
Join the Barton Performance Golf Series on Thursday, Thursdays, March 17 - May 5, 5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness
In this 8-week group fitness series, develop your golf-specific performance with flexibility, stability, balance, coordination, and muscular endurance training. The course is led by Kyler Crouse, Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified Barton Performance Coach.
Class fee included in Group Fitness Unlimited membership or $20 drop-in fee per class for non-members.
Rock on US50 blasted, clean up underway
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/04/2022 - 10:55amUpdate 2:37 p.m.: US50 is now open in both directions.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The massive rock that fell onto US50 at Echo Summit Thursday evening was blown up this morning at 10:00 a.m. and the resulting debris is now being cleaned off.
The large boulder, at first estimated to be two stories high, three stories wide, was filled with blasting tubes overnight before the "fire in the hole" was called out prior to detonation.
"We are fortunate in that our South Lake Tahoe Maintenance crew is trained in boulder blasting," said Caltrans.
EDM-pop duo The Chainsmokers heading to Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/04/2022 - 10:26amLAKE TAHOE, Nv. - The 2022 Summer Concert Series has announced they have added the Chainsmokers to the popular LakeTahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys Tahoe. They will be performing during the American Century Celebrity Golf and hit the stage on July 8, 2022.
South Tahoe High Varsity Girls Basketball team wraps up great season
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/03/2022 - 7:56pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High School Girls Varsity Basketball team has just wrapped up an amazing season. Starting with winning a tournament at Western Sierra Collegiate Academy in Rocklin, the girls' varsity team finished as co-champs of Northern Nevada 3A West division for the first time since 1990.
Massive boulder falls onto both lanes of US50 on Echo Summit
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/03/2022 - 6:40pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Both lanes of US50 over Echo Summit are closed this evening after a massive section of rock fell onto the roadway.
Emergency personnel responded at 5:40 p.m. on Thursday, March 3 after calls received about rock the "size of a semi," were received by the dispatch center.
Caltrans and CHP are at the scene and signage on the highway is alerting motorists the road is closed.
It is unknown at this time how long it will take to remove the rock. Other routes are open to travel across the Sierra. Visit https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ for all information.
COVID-19 daily cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/03/2022 - 5:29pmEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 14 new cases of COVID-19 and one new death recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 26,496. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive. Case rates continue to drop.
There are now 9 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county, the lowest in weeks.
There is an interactive dashboard for the county with extra details here: See HERE.
LTUSD holding a community forum on current state of facilities and possible projects
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/03/2022 - 1:40pmEvent Date:
March 15, 2022 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) has been working in partnership with Studio W Architects in the preparation and completion of its Facilities Master Plan. They have been working to identify and prioritize the numerous needs LTUSD says they have on facilities across South Lake Tahoe.
LTUSD will be hosting an interactive Facilities Master Plan Community Forum on March 15, 2022, in the South Tahoe High School Student Union from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Product Photography Mini Sessions with Imagery by Nicola
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/03/2022 - 1:31pmEvent Date:
March 19, 2022 (All day)
The Tahoe Production House is hosting photographer Nicola Trombley on March 19 where she will be doing mini-sessions for your business products.
MINI SESSION – $350
* 30-minute photography session
* 15 high-resolution and professionally edited images
* Gallery to view, download, print, and share your photos
Limited sessions available, book today to secure your spot!
Nicola Trombley
Imagery by Nicola
(214) 300-8785
nicolaphotog@gmail.com
imagerybynicola.com
https://fb.me/e/4I9EuOgbq
Column: Perform like the pros
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/03/2022 - 11:17amWinter sports are on everybody’s mind, and while tuning into broadcasts earlier this month, you may have wondered, “How do they do that without getting hurt?” The truth is, before reaching the starting line, many top athletes use physical therapy as part of their training program, which allows them to maintain top form and fitness, and greatly reduces their risk for injury.
Invasive species test area to close off areas of Tahoe Keys to mid-July
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/03/2022 - 10:55amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The approved controlled methods test in the Tahoe Keys lagoons on aquatic invasive species (AIS) will affect boaters, paddlers, swimmers, pets, and other water activities this spring and summer.
Scientists will be gathering new data points and information during this time in the long-waged battle against aquatic invasive weeds in Lake Tahoe. The results will help determine long-term solutions for the lagoons and Lake Tahoe.
3rd annual “Pride Ride” celebration returns to Homewood Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/03/2022 - 10:16amHOMEWOOD, Calif. - Homewood Mountain Resort will host the third annual “Pride Ride” celebration March 24-27, 2022. A fun, inclusive weekend full of events and activities organized in collaboration with LGBTQ+ non-profit partner Project MORE and area businesses, Pride Ride was created to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community.
In addition to a weekend of skiing and riding, events that take place both on and off the mountain are planned, including a Dual Slalom Drag Race, Ski Parade down Homewood’s Rainbow Ridge, a Virtual Raffle, Dinner & Drag Show, and more.
Quick return of winter around Lake Tahoe will come in two short waves
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/03/2022 - 9:40amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Time to grad the winter clothes again after enjoying some spring-like conditions around the Lake Tahoe Basin. Where else could one go from flip-flops and a t-shirt to boots and puffy jackets in two days?
COVID-19 daily cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2022 - 9:04pmEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 18 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 26,482. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive. Case rates continue to drop.
There are now 10.2 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county, the lowest in weeks.
There is an interactive dashboard for the county with extra details here: See HERE.
South Lake Tahoe teens represent area on the snow nationally and internationally
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2022 - 5:19pmRemember these names: Piper Arnold, Veda Hallen, and Graydon Ross.
The three teens from South Lake Tahoe are making their presence known at the national level, and for the girls, they will be competing at the international level this week. Piper and Veda are headed to Leysin, Switzerland as members of the 2022 US Ski snd Snowboard Jr. World Championship team. Graydon continues his season at the USASA Nationals in Colorado.
When watching the winter Olympics in 2026 and/or 2030 you just might see these teens representing South Lake Tahoe and the U.S.
Bread & Broth resumes traditional free, hot meal services in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2022 - 3:05pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After two years of modified services for the local food-insecure community due to the pandemic, Bread & Broth has announced they are resuming hot meal services. The hot meals will replace the food bag giveaways they provided two days per week for the past 24 months.
CASA Box Lunch fundraiser back, orders now being accepted
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2022 - 2:44pmThe 26th annual CASA Kids Box Lunch fundraiser is back, and this year celebrates its 30th anniversary of serving the community! This time-honored tradition returns with expanded choices and three drive-through locations in El Dorado County. Meals will be picked up at these locations on Thursday, April 7, including one in South Lake Tahoe.
Fresh sandwich, or salad, chips, cookie, Barsotti juice, and a CASA stories booklet all packaged in a reusable insulated lunch tote bag, and delivered to your business or school by 12:00 p.m.
Coalition Snow x Rebel Girls Launch Event
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/02/2022 - 2:00pm
Event Date:
March 10, 2022 - 5:30pm Who rules the world? Girls. That's why Coalition Snow and Rebel Girls have teamed up to create a limited-edition line of ski and snowboards.
What do we have in store for you?
Join them on March 10 at 5:30 p.m. at Fuddhism, 10412 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, and:
- Get a sneak peek of the 22/23 Coalition x Rebel Girls line of skis and snowboards
- Chat with the founders and CEOs of Coalition and Rebel Girls
- Savor delicious snacks from the women-owned Truckee restaurant Fuddhism
- Quench your thirst with wine from women-owned winemaker Cambria Wines
Location
Fuddhism
10412 Donner Pass Rd.
United States
See map: Google Maps
Man who escaped South Lake Tahoe jail arrested in Las Vegas
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2022 - 10:29amEl Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) Investigations and the FBI Sacramento field office worked cooperatively to locate Ruben Zavala Garcia, who escaped from confinement at the El Dorado County South Lake Tahoe Detention Facility while on detail on November 23, 2021.
Zavala Garcia was arrested on Thursday, February 24, 2022, after being located by the Las Vegas FBI Fugitive Task Force.
The healing power of dogs at Barton Skilled Nursing
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2022 - 7:10amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dogs are helping to keep a home-like atmosphere at the Barton Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility in South Lake Tahoe.
As COVID-19 progressed, the toll the pandemic restrictions had on residents began to take their toll, and Miranda Miller, the facility's activity director, knew she had to get some of the normalcy back that made it home to so many seniors.
While keeping in line with all the COVID-19 protocols. Miller decided it was time to safely bring the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) pet therapy teams back to her patients.
Call Before You Haul program to help prevent spread of invasive species to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2022 - 7:00amBoat transporters can call a new aquatic invasive species (AIS) hotline when planning to haul vessels across state lines to prevent the spread of invasive species and to help them with the watercraft inspection process. Transporters headed for Lake Tahoe can be connected to Tahoe Resource Conservation District boat inspectors to help facilitate and expedite the watercraft inspection process, and if needed, decontamination.
Sunday community fundraisers at Flatstick Pub with South Tahoe Futbol Club in March
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2022 - 6:30amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - — South Lake Tahoe’s first indoor mini-golf course, Flatstick Pub, will be teaming up with the South Tahoe Futbol Club in order to lift up South Lake Tahoe.
Each Sunday in March, Flatstick Pub will donate $1 for every beer and $1 for every round of mini-golf purchased.
Flatstick Pub’s one-of-a-kind mini-golf course encourages camaraderie and a chance to bond with fellow civic-minded citizens over the needs of Tahoe’s communities. Guests can learn from South Tahoe Futbol Club representatives how their efforts meet the challenges of their mission head-on.
Tahoe Star Tours returns for summer of dark sky events
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2022 - 6:10amThe dark skies above North Lake Tahoe and Truckee provide a unique viewing experience of the night sky, and this summer will be no different. Tahoe Star Tours is welcoming all to join in on docent-led stargazing Thursdays and Saturdays from June 16 to September 3, 2022, at the Dark Skies Cosmoarium at Northstar.