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Forum to focus on ADA compliance
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 05/20/2012 - 4:26amWith the latest round of lawsuits affecting our local businesses' bottom lines, It is imperative that every business owner understands what role they must play to ensure both California and Federal ADA Accessibility standards are met to not only welcome customers with disabilities, but also to avoid costly litigation. A meeting at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on May 23, 9 a.m. will address the latest ADA regulations.
Bird watching walk at Tahoe City
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 05/20/2012 - 4:18amGo birding with an expert. Kirk Hardie, Co-Executive Director of the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science will lead a bird-watching walk on Saturday, June 16, 2012 (8 – 10 am, $5 donation suggested), beginning at the UC Davis Tahoe City Field Station. Bringing binoculars is recommended.
Tahoe’s Avian Summer Visitors
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 05/20/2012 - 4:14amSummer is a perfect time to learn about birds that migrate to the Lake Tahoe Basin for the season. Join Kirk Hardie, Co-Executive Director of the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science for two events introducing the migratory birds of the Lake Tahoe region. Kirk will present a talk on these avian visitors to the area on Thursday, June 14, 2012 (no-host bar at 5:30pm, presentation begins 6 pm, $5 donation suggested) at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences on the Sierra Nevada College campus and a bird watching walk on June 16 starting at the UC Davis Tahoe City Field Station.
South Lake Tahoe Community Cleanup Day
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 05/20/2012 - 3:38am
Keep your neighborhood clean by properly disposing of unwanted trash items in your garage, backyard or neighborhood. Participate in Clean Tahoe’s Annual Community Cleanup Day, Saturday, June 2 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Drop off furniture, tires and appliances to the South Tahoe Refuse Transfer Station for a discounted price of $5 per truckload. The event is also open to Nevada residents, who can dump their junk for $10 a truckload.
Habitat for Humanity volunteer meeting
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 05/20/2012 - 3:28am"A Brush with Kindness" (Habitat for Humanity) volunteer information meeting at Hope Lutheran Church, 930 Julie Lane in South Lake Tahoe. Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Cal (530) 541-4654.
Golden Bear Events Presents Western Days
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 05/20/2012 - 3:17am
Saddle up for Western Days on Saturday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex barbecue area. Sponsored by K-Tahoe and Golden Bear Events, the Western Days will feature a barbecue, music, games cowboy poetry and vendors.
South Lake Tahoe neighborhood meeting
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 05/20/2012 - 3:03amIf you live in Barton, Bonanza, Winnemucca or South Y neighborhoods, please join the City of Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, May 23, 6 p.m. for a neighborhood meeting. The gathering will be at the Lake Tahoe Airport in the City Council Chambers 1901 Airport Road.
World's Longest Bicycle Parade at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 05/20/2012 - 2:17amSouth Lake Tahoe made history on May 17, 2012. In honor of National Bike to Work Day the Slow Rollers organization have, unofficially, and more than likely made the Guinness Book Of World Records for holding the world's longest bicycle parade. There were 1,188 registered participants in the Spirit Bike Parade, and quite a few more in the actual parade itself. Click below to watch the video prepared by Fabulous Lake Tahoe's Jack Durst.
Endangered Species of Tahoe Area Workshop
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 05/20/2012 - 2:02amThe community is invited to to attend the Endangered Species of the Lake Tahoe Area Workshop during the Tahoe Science Conference that is scheduled for Tuesday, May 22, from 8 to 10 a.m. Space is limited and an RSVP is requested at creativerno@charter.net to reserve your seat.
This workshop is designed to involve the participants in evaluating printed information and presenting their ideas.
Community invited to aquatic weed removal project at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 05/20/2012 - 1:47am
Event Date:
June 3, 2012 (All day)
Lake Tahoe basin residents and visitors are invited to help remove of one of Tahoe's most prolific aquatic invasive weeds, Eurasian watermilfoil, during the first Community Aquatic Weeds Removal Project at Baldwin Beach on Sunday, June 3.
South Lake Tahoe Community Blood Drive
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 05/20/2012 - 1:14amMonday, June 11 will be the South Shore Community Blood Drive hosted by Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary at Embassy Suites Hotel from noon to 6 p.m. Come and support the Auxiliaries 46th anniversary for holding the community activity for all these years.
Parking will be validated for Embassy Suites parking garage at blood drive check-in.
For information contact Dan Kerr at (775) 781-5343 or Larry Coffman at (530) 577-0328.
Former Lake Valley fire chief becomes winemaker in retirement
Submitted by admin on Sun, 05/20/2012 - 2:00amPeople expected to make the drive to Tahoe for Memorial Day
Submitted by admin on Sun, 05/20/2012 - 2:00amConsensus on TRPA Regional Plan elusive at this point
Submitted by admin on Sun, 05/20/2012 - 1:59amCalifornia lagging behind other states in digging out of deficits
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 9:52pmCalifornia lagging behind other states in digging out of deficits
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 9:52pmCalifornia lagging behind other states in digging out of deficits
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 9:52pmLake Tahoe Community College ramps up summer with Connect programs
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 7:00pmIn one of the most innovate private-public education partnerships developed in recent years, Lake Tahoe Community College prepares to launch the summer follow-up of its successful CONNECT program.
Designed as a way for community members to extend their education pursuits, CONNECT offers noncredit classes at Lake Tahoe Community College with a series of life enhancement workshops for people with passions for arts, theater, health and fitness and business marketing.
Fire Awareness Week at Lake Tahoe kicks off with activities, film series
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 6:49pmWith the theme "your home, your responsibility" the third Lake Tahoe Basin Wildfire Awareness Week begins Saturday, May 26 and will continue through June 3. The focus of the week is to promote homeowner and resident actions that reduce the risk from wildfire to homes and communities.
A night to learn about birds; a field trip to find them
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 3:45pmMelinda Gates using her money and influence to help women
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 2:00pmSecurity an issue as Nevada delves into online gaming
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 8:06amInvasive Species Control, Water Quality to be discussed at Tahoe Science Conference
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 6:09amThe upcoming Lake Tahoe Science Conference in Incline Village, Nev. will feature presentations from the Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Tahoe RCD) and its partners. Will Anderson of Tahoe RCD’s Watershed Resources Program will present on modeling of storm events, and Jim Brockett will display photographs highlighting aquatic invasive species control projects underway in Lake Tahoe by Tahoe RCD and its partners.
Tahoe Yellow Cress Planting at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 6:03amSaturday from 10am to noon, a group of students from South Tahoe High School will join Edgewood employees, conservation experts and officials to plant new nursery grown stems of the threatened plant, Tahoe yellow cress on the beach at the Edgewood Tahoe golf course. Edgewood Companies is participating in a volunteer program called the Tahoe Yellow Cress Stewardship Program and has been assisting with inventory surveys as far back as 1979.
Guest column: Tahoe's in Trouble
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 5:00amThere's a serious problem at Lake Tahoe. How serious? Serious enough to warrant a "sign-on" letter of warning, jointly written and distributed by all eight of the leading conservation/environmental...
Kudos & Kindness: Camp Richardson's hospitality appreciated
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 5:00amThe Lake Tahoe Historical Society Board of Directors extends its continued thanks to Camp Richardson's staff, who prepare their Great Room for our Tahoe history-centered meetings throughout the yea...
Tahoe Today: A near-death story
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 5:00amDear Dayle,I wanted to tell you my son's story in response to your request about near death experiences. It's not the usual type of near-death story, but I thought you'd be interested.We live in an...
A summer tradition
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 5:00amOwners of "cool" cars, trucks and motorcycles began their annual tradition of showing off their vehicles for the summer Friday at Heavenly."I love this car show, we all enjoy coming here," said ...
Calif. jobless rate dips slightly to 10.9 percent
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 5:00amSACRAMENTO, Calif. - California's unemployment rate dipped slightly in April to 10.9 percent, the state said Friday, as a federal survey showed 20,000 new jobs were created.The state's jobless rate...
City awards beach food contracts
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 5:00amA food fight on South Lake Tahoe beaches that included claims of cronyism has, at least temporarily, been resolved.On Friday, city staff awarded short-term contracts for food and beverage servic...
LTN tidbit 19: Business, service information in the Directory
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 2:02amFree Bird awarded Lakeview Commons concessionaire, Regan Beach up in the air
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 2:01amTaking care of injured, unwanted wildlife should be immediate
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 2:01amBarton docs using state-of-the-art device during surgery
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 2:00am