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Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe hoping to warm hearts with Spring Tuesday campaign
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/10/2023 - 9:28pm
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.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/10/2023 - 8:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The dinner guests attending Bread & Broth’s (B%B) Monday Meal on April 24 were treated to tri-tip steaks marinated in BBQ sauce, sweet potato fries, a garden salad, rolls, and a variety of drinks and desserts. This very special dinner served at St. Theresa Grace Hall was sponsored by Vail’s Heavenly Mountain Resort and the tri-tip steaks were donated by Smart & Final.
TAMBA announces 2023 season kick-off events
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/10/2023 - 8:38pm
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.
Last chance for Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra auction and raffle fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/10/2023 - 3:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The annual Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) fundraiser is coming to a close, but there is still a chance to join in the silent auction and vacation raffles.
The club's huge silent auction is all online at https://e.givesmart.com/s/:5wpTfq_RoJV/e/tPT/i/. Register to bid and you could be the winner of any of over 300 items including trips, dinners, jewelry, certificates, and unique experiences.
Lactation Education for New and Expecting Parents
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/10/2023 - 2:54pmEvent Date:
May 15, 2023 - 5:30pm
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.
Column: Mental health spring cleaning
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/10/2023 - 2:52pm
After a long winter, checking in on your mental health is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Go to a place you feel calm, and jot down your feelings to help declutter your mind:
Checklist
1) One good habit I'd like to pick up
2) One thing I can do every day to build my habit
3) Three things I'm grateful for
4) Somebody safe I can reach out to when I'm in a bad place
5) My fears
6) Three ways to change the situation or distract myself from my fears
Reach out for Help
Sidestreet Boutique on Whittell High School campus for prom tuxedo and suit rentals
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/10/2023 - 10:12am
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.
Change to South Lake Tahoe arts and craft show ordinance in the works
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/10/2023 - 9:24am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Temporary craft shows in South Lake Tahoe have been regulated under an ordinance since 1998, with the last updates to the rules in 2013 and 2015. On Thursday, the Planning Commission will hear from staff about proposed changes to the temporary arts and craft show code before it goes before City Council.
Reminder: CTE Family Fun Night on Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/09/2023 - 11:00pm
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.
Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School team attends state conference
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/09/2023 - 7:51pm
A team of educators from the Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School (LTESMS) recently attended the School Climate Conference 2023 in Temecula, Calif. The conference was focused on promoting positive relationships, school climate and culture, and safety for all students.
The LTESMS team was comprised of teachers from various grade levels, elementary site counselors, and the school's principal.
They used the unique opportunity at the conference to expand their knowledge and come back to share their insights with colleagues, students, and the community.
Keep Memory Alive's Summer Social and Rodeo
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/09/2023 - 7:03pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Jul 09 2023 .
July 8, 2023 (All day)
Event Date:
July 9, 2023 (All day) 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.
Location
Shakespeare Ranch
United States
See map: Google Maps
Fentanyl kills more youth than heroin, cocaine, meth, Benzos and prescription drugs combined
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/09/2023 - 1:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), law enforcement, public health, and non-profits across the county have joined together today to recognize National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Not only is this a day to remember the victims of fentanyl poisoning, but it is also a day to educate the public about this deadly threat to communities, both small and large.
Prescribed fire operations resume around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/09/2023 - 12:36pm
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.
Tahoe Valley Elementary talent show and raffle to raise funds for scholarships
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/09/2023 - 10:12am
Event Date:
May 12, 2023 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Valley Elementary School will once again be celebrating the talents of its students and raising funds for the Tahoe Valley Scholarship this Friday, May 12. The Tahoe Valley Talent Show will begin at 6 p.m. at the Tahoe Valley School Theater and is free and open to the public. The Talent Show features the unique talents of 3rd-5th grade students, along with a staff act. This is the annual fundraiser for the Tahoe Valley Scholarship.
Besides the raffle there will be food available for purchase.
Column: Support for postpartum depression
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/08/2023 - 8:36pm
Event Date:
May 11, 2023 - 5:00pm
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.
STPUD General Manager John Thiel gives notice, recruitment underway
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/08/2023 - 7:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe Public Utility District's (STPUD) General Manager John Thiel has submitted his resignation, effective June 2.
During the STPUD board meeting on April 20, Human Resources Director Liz Kauffman and President David Peterson provided details regarding the recruitment of the next general manager. An executive committee meeting was held last week to further discuss the next steps.
The Board directed staff to reach out to Koff & Associates for a recruitment proposal. An ad-hoc committee has been formed to negotiate the terms of the
Heavenly Village Concert Series runs through Labor Day in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/08/2023 - 6:41pm
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.
Vikingsholm trail from SR89 to Emerald Bay temporarily closed due to hazardous conditions
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/08/2023 - 7:16am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - California State Parks has announced that Vikingsholm at Emerald Bay is closed so crews can work on the weather-damaged trail. Not only is the trail to the castle closed, but also the historic grounds from the Boat-In Campground around the bay to Eagle Creek.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/08/2023 - 7:01am
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.
Sunday FUNDay at Flatstick Pub to support El Dorado County Search and Rescue all month long
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/07/2023 - 8:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe’s first indoor mini golf course, Flatstick Pub, also known as Tipsy Putt, will be teaming up with the El Dorado County Search and Rescue Tahoe Team for the month of May. Each Sunday in May, Flatstick Pub will donate $1 for every beer and $1 for every round of mini golf purchased.
They've teamed up with Tahoe Search and Rescue (SAR) this month to donate Sunday FUNDday proceeds to their incredible cause. From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on May 8, 14, 21, and 28, join in the fun and support SAR.
North Carolina singer/songwriter Bryan Bielanski stops by Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/07/2023 - 5:13pm
Event Date:
May 9, 2023 - 6:30pm
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.
El Dorado County supervisors make amendments to VHR ordinance and add advisory committee
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/07/2023 - 4:44pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved changes this week to its Vacation Home Rental (VHR) Program.
Could winter finally be over this week in South Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/07/2023 - 3:40pm
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.
Special needs community night in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/07/2023 - 8:16am
Event Date:
May 11, 2023 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be another special needs community night on Thursday, May 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lake Tahoe AleWorx.
The night provides parents and families of special needs children to gather to share, support, connect and celebrate. The evening is for the whole family and there is free pizza for the kids.
Meet others who can share resources they have found helpful along their journies.
Lake Tahoe AleWorx is located in the Crossing at Tahoe Valley, 2050 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/06/2023 - 6:10pm
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.
Al Tahoe Pioneer Cemetery topic of South Lake Tahoe Library presentation
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/06/2023 - 1:45pm
Event Date:
May 23, 2023 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Did you know there is a historic cemetery in South Lake Tahoe? Learn how old the cemetery is, who is buried there, the efforts for preserving this historic site, who owned the cemetery over the years, and who owns the cemetery now.
Column: Honoring our nurses
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/06/2023 - 12:28pm
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.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Harrah's and Harveys HEROs
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/06/2023 - 10:52am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal, served at St. Theresa’s Grace Hall on April 17, was sponsored by the Harrah’s/Harveys’ HEROs. This employee-based casino organization has been a consistent and enthusiastic Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) supporter of Bread & Broth’s (B%B)Monday Meal since 2012. They are always a welcomed addition to the dinner service.
12th annual Game Time Basketball Camp returns to South Lake Tahoe for ages 7-18
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/06/2023 - 9:57am
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.
Comstock Paranormal Summit
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 05/06/2023 - 9:01am
Event Date:
June 3, 2023 (All day) Comstock Paranormal Summit: Nothing like this has ever been presented in Virginia City.
Hosted by Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters, and Thin Veil Investigators, for the Comstock Foundation, the Summit is a “Meeting Of The Minds,” where it will be learned how Spirit Investigative teams can work together for the good of the paranormal cause.
With the classes scheduled, helpful information will be imparted on how to conduct the best possible investigation for your personal paranormal experience.
Community wildfire preparedness is a year-round job around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/05/2023 - 4:44pm
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.
Shaquille O’Neal-owned Big Chicken coming to Carson City, Minden, and then Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/05/2023 - 3:47pm
Big Chicken, the star-powered chicken concept founded by legendary basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, announced Thursday the signed leases of its two newest locations in Carson City and Minden.
Part of a six-unit agreement across Northwest Nevada, Big Chicken in Carson City and Minden are set to be the first two locations to open for experienced restaurant owner and longtime Carson City resident, Damon Kreizenbeck.
Sidestreet Boutique on campus next week to provide prom tuxedos to STHS students
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/05/2023 - 3:01pm
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.
Local leaders to speak at Tahoe Chamber’s 2023 State of the South Shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/05/2023 - 10:05am
Event Date:
May 17, 2023 - 6:00pm SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Chamber members and the general public are invited to attend Tahoe Chamber’s 2023 State of the South Shore community meeting on Wednesday, May 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Tahoe Beach Retreat Conference Center. The center is located at 3411 Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe.
Location
Tahoe Beach Retreat Conference Center
3411 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
United States
See map: Google Maps
Employers still needed at summer job fair for teens
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/04/2023 - 10:08pm
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.
7th annual Neighborhood Spring Clean in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/04/2023 - 6:41pm
Event Date:
June 3, 2023 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Clean Tahoe is hosting the 7th annual Neighborhood Spring Clean on June 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
We all know what can be found on the ground as the snow melts, and while big winters can make for great summers, help is needed to get Tahoe clean.
Help clean litter from your neighborhood on Saturday, June 3 - choose from various locations or coordinate your own spot. There will be complimentary lunch and raffle entry for all volunteers.
LTBMU seeks volunteers for Desolation Wilderness at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/04/2023 - 3:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Do you love Desolation Wilderness? Can you help preserve this special place of breathtaking beauty and keep it wild? Would you enjoy doing something meaningful by joining volunteers who spend time “giving back” to ensure this unique area will remain special?
The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is seeking additional volunteers to join our Desolation Wilderness Volunteer Team.
Douglas County Sheriff's Association and County reach labor agreement
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/04/2023 - 3:45pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Board of County Commissioners approved a two-year labor agreement between Douglas County, the Douglas County Sheriff's Protective Association (DCSPA), and the Sergeant’s Bargaining Unit (SBU) during its public meeting on Thursday, May 4, 2023.
City Council prioritizes becoming a charter city over other new taxes for funding affordable housing
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/04/2023 - 3:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a need for affordable housing in South Lake Tahoe, and during its meeting on Tuesday, City Council discussed possibilities to finance the construction of housing including an increase to the Tourist Occupancy Tax (TOT) and a vacant building tax.
Many members of the public spoke on the subject, providing ideas and input on the current housing situation and solutions.
There was no vote on this item, just guidance from the Council to staff on how they'd like them to proceed on the next steps.
Holiday Faire Sunday,
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/04/2023 - 1:24pm
Event Date:
Repeats every week until Sun Nov 19 2023 .
November 19, 2023 - 10:00am Join us Sunday from 10am-4pm in the Valhalla Grand Hall for this FREE annual, three-day holiday celebration and craft fair! Check out more than 30 local vendors, enjoy holiday music and goodies! Bring the little ones down to get pictures with Mr. & Mrs. Claus Sunday from 10am-3pm in front of a roaring fire. Hear the LTUSD Children's Choir sing Sunday at 11am while lining the balcony of the Grand Hall. Don't miss this Tahoe Tradition! For more information, map and directions follow the link below
https://valhallatahoe.com/holiday-faire/
Location
Valhalla Grand Hall
1 Valhalla RD
Follow the walking path toward the lake to the Grand Hall
United States
See map: Google Maps
Holiday Faire Saturday
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/04/2023 - 1:19pm
Event Date:
Repeats every week until Sat Nov 18 2023 .
November 18, 2023 - 10:00am Kick off the holidays with this FREE Event and Craft Faire! Join us in the Valhalla Grand Hall for the 28th annual, three-day holiday celebration! Check out more than 30 local vendors, enjoy holiday music and goodies! Bring the little ones down to get pictures with Mr. & Mrs. Claus Saturday from 10am-3pm in front of a roaring fire. Hear the LTUSD Children's Choir sing Saturday at 11am and 2pm while lining the balcony of the Grand Hall. Don't miss this Tahoe Tradition! For more information, map and directions follow the link below:
https://valhallatahoe.com/holiday-faire/
Location
Valhalla Grand Hall
1 Valhalla RD
Follow the walking path toward the lake to the Grand Hall
United States
See map: Google Maps
Holiday Faire Friday
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/04/2023 - 1:07pm
Event Date:
Repeats every week until Fri Nov 17 2023 .
November 17, 2023 - 4:00pm Friday night Holiday Faire shopping is open to Valhalla Tahoe Members at 3pm. The public can join the fun FREE from 4-8pm for the kick-off of the 28th annual, three-day holiday craft fair! Check out more than 30 local vendors, enjoy holiday music and goodies! Friday Only - Listen to live music by Robin Orr while you shop! The first night of the faire is geared more toward adults than kids so sip on a spiced wine or beer and enjoy a night out! Get more information, see the 2022 vendor map and get direction by using the link below
https://valhallatahoe.com/holiday-faire/
Location
Valhalla Grand Hall
1 Valhalla RD
Follow the walking path toward the lake to the Grand Hall
United States
See map: Google Maps
Tahoe Joy Music Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/04/2023 - 1:04pm
Event Date:
June 11, 2023 (All day) A celebration of Tahoe's natural beauty and showcase for North Lake Tahoe's vibrant music and arts community. This is a FREE one-day festival featuring regional music acts, youth performers, artists + makers, and food trucks to benefit Tahoe Truckee School of Music and TCDA. It will take place on June 11th at Tahoe City Community Center field to kick off the TCDA's Summer Solstice Festival 2023. This is a family-friendly event and we welcome everyone to come and experience the joy of music!
Location
Tahoe City Community Center field
401 W. Lake Blvd.
corner of Granlibakken
United States
See map: Google Maps
WordWave 1-Act Play Competition
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/04/2023 - 1:03pm
Event Date:
Repeats every week until Sat Sep 30 2023 .
September 30, 2023 - 7:30pm Tahoe WordWave is the culmination of an annual one-act play writing competition. The best three submissions will be selected from more than 100 entries and presented as full productions each night at the event. The playwrights are invited to attend the event to see their play come to life on the stage. During the audience question and answer period they will discuss the circumstances and social influences that led them to write the play, as well as their feelings seeing it performed on the Boathouse Theatre stage!
Location
Valhalla Boathouse Theatre
1 Valhalla RD
Follow the walking path toward the lake to the Theatre
United States
See map: Google Maps
El Dorado County Behavioral Health in South Lake Tahoe to hold community open house
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/04/2023 - 12:34pm
Event Date:
May 31, 2023 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and El Dorado County Behavioral Health in South Lake Tahoe is inviting the community to meet the staff and learn about county and local behavioral health programs and resources during a special community Open House event.
The Open House will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the county Behavioral Health offices, located at 1900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe. The event will include special guest speakers, informational tables and resources, and light refreshments.
Barton Quick Care opens for business
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/04/2023 - 11:53am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Quick Care is now open and welcoming patients, offering walk-in care and expedited treatment options for non-life-threatening conditions.
Practitioners at this location will diagnose and treat mild injuries and illnesses, such as lacerations, sprains, coughs, colds, fever, earaches, and urinary tract infections.
Labs and medical imaging are not available at Barton Quick Care. Patients requiring lab or medical imaging services should visit Barton Urgent Care or Barton Memorial Hospital.
Barton Quick Care Information
Address:
Conservancy announces opening date for Van Sickle Bi-State Park and Tahoe Pines
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/04/2023 - 11:02am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Gates and facilities at Van Sickle Bi-State Park will open for the season on May 15, announced the California Tahoe Conservancy. The park’s roads, parking lots, restrooms, and drinking fountains will all become available for visitors, and trash collection will resume.
The Conservancy co-manages the 725-acre Van Sickle Bi-State Park with Nevada State Parks. The park offers hiking trails, picnic areas, and the historic Van Sickle ranch barn and cabins.
Living History - George Whittell
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/04/2023 - 9:35am
Event Date:
September 20, 2023 - 7:30pm Enjoy Eastern Sierra historian David Woodruff as he assumes the character of one of the wealthiest men in the United States in the 1930s, who kept an African Lion for a pet, built one of the most beautiful pleasure craft to navigate Lake Tahoe, entertained former Presidents, and unintentionally conserved a large portion of Lake Tahoe lands for the public to enjoy today.
Sponsored by South of North Brewing Co.
Location
Valhalla Grand Hall
1 Valhalla RD
Follow the walking path toward the lake to the Grand Hall
United States
See map: Google Maps
TRPA awards $11.1 million to seven Lake Tahoe transportation projects
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/03/2023 - 6:04pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) has awarded $11.1 million to seven critical transportation projects across the Tahoe Region, the agency announced today. The projects listed below will improve safety and advance climate resilience at Lake Tahoe by reducing congestion, expanding regional trails, providing free transit, and supporting equitable recreation access.
SLT Republican Women May 11 Meeting and Lunch
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/03/2023 - 5:51pm
Event Date:
May 11, 2023 - 11:30am
SLT Republican Women, Federated will host its May 11th luncheon meeting at Casey’s Restaurant, 212 Elks Point Road, Zephyr Cove (Next to Safeway).
