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Prescribed fire operations around Lake Tahoe this week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/04/2023 - 3:22pm
UPDATE One new location has been added to this week's planned prescribed burns:
The USDA Forest Service will be burning off Fountain Place Road off Pioneer Trail near South Lake Tahoe. 34 acres of hand piles will be burned 12/06-12/2023.
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The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) is scheduled to continue widespread prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke from these operations may be present throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas.
Prescribed fire operations scheduled to begin on Wednesday at Lake Tahoe Airport
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/04/2023 - 2:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department with assistance from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and Lake Valley Fire Protection District are conducting prescribed burns around the Lake Tahoe Airport starting on Wednesday, December 6 through Tuesday, December 12. The prescribed burns will take place over 22 acres with an estimated 230 identified piles to burn.
Column: Treating GERD for better quality of life
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/04/2023 - 9:31am
Living with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be challenging, but with a well-designed treatment plan, you can effectively manage symptoms and improve your quality of life.
GERD is a chronic condition characterized by the flow of stomach acid back into the esophagus — the tube that connects your throat and stomach. GERD can manifest as frequent heartburn, regurgitation, chest discomfort, or waking up with a sore throat or cough.
South Lake Tahoe forecast: Mild and sunny start to the week, with chance of snow starting mid-week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/03/2023 - 10:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The week ahead starts sunny and mild, a perfect time to get up those outdoor lights and winterize your yards if you haven't done so yet.
While dry weather and above-average temperatures prevail for the first half of the week, a series of low-pressure systems will produce periods of showers and gusty winds on Wednesday and Thursday. A return to quiet weather is expected for Friday and over the weekend.
Night 3 of the 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar from Cuppa Tahoe and SLT Library
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/03/2023 - 6:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sunday night is the third night of the Cuppa Tahoe/South Lake Tahoe Library's 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar. Co-owner of Tahoe Blue Vodka, Melody Stifler Levitt, is reading Memoirs of an Ex-Prom Queen by Alix Kates Shulman. She and her daughters all love to read.
"Reading calms me at night and helps me not think about my stressful day," said Melody. "We all love to read."
Did you know that you could help reduce your holiday stress and cut tension in half by reading a book before bed?
Advent Adventure for kids in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/03/2023 - 5:38pm
Event Date:
December 4, 2023 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Advent Adventure, a free Christmas event is being held on Monday, December 4 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is for kids ages 3+ but children ages 3-4 must come with an adult.
Join in singing, snacks, games, storytelling, and crafts at Lake Tahoe Presbyterian Church, 2733 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
For questions, please email tahoepreschurchevents@gmail.com.
Syringe ordinance and tobacco retail zones on El Dorado County Board of Supervisors agenda
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/03/2023 - 5:19pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors (BOS) has its next meeting on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, starting at 9 a.m. After the 34-item consent agenda, there are five items.
In a 1:30 p.m. time certain agenda item, the BOS will discuss an urgency ordinance to prohibit the establishment, operation, use, and/or participation in a syringe exchange program within the unincorporated areas of the County to "protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of its residents."
Alpine County to hold public meeting on short term rentals
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/03/2023 - 2:42pm
Event Date:
December 12, 2023 - 5:00pm
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - The public is invited to a workshop on the Alpine County Residential Short-Term Rental (STR) program on Tuesday, December 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Staff members of Alpine County Community Development will present an overview of the program, and provide residents with an opportunity to address concerns and offer suggestions to improve current standards.
Topics will include:
- Data and statistics on the number and location of current STRs
- A discussion of the application process, including the Business License and Transient
- Occupancy Tax requirements
NTCA to allocate up to $5.8M in funding projects, programs, and services that benefit community
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/03/2023 - 1:08pm
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On December 6, the North Tahoe Community Alliance will officially launch the Annual Grant Cycle as part of its Community Investment Program. Designed to fund projects and programs for one year, with the potential to kickstart longer initiatives, this grant cycle is geared toward projects ready for immediate implementation upon approval.
Heavenly Village New Years Eve celebration
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/02/2023 - 11:44pm
Event Date:
December 31, 2023 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Enjoy an evening of fun at the Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe. It all starts at 5 p.m. under the gondola with the Kristen Brown Band (she was on Team Legend on the Voice this season), and The Decades.
At 9 p.m., the annual Gondola Ball Drop and firework blast happens.
Join in the fun!
More information can be found at https://visitlaketahoe.com/ and https://theshopsatheavenly.com/.
Three New Years Eve events at The Loft
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/02/2023 - 11:36pm
Event Date:
December 31, 2023 (All day)
Get ready to ring in 2024 with a night of live entertainment, delectable cuisine, mesmerizing magic, and dancing at The Loft Tahoe in Heavenly Village. Guests can watch 2023 vanish and 2024 appear with several New Year’s Eve celebration packages to choose from.
Magic Fusion starring Chase Hasty & Kaileigh (All Ages)
4:30 PM & 7:00 PM
$50.00 (+tax/fees)
Is mysterious canine respiratory illness a super bug, or something else?
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/02/2023 - 11:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the past several months, word of a mysterious respiratory virus has been making its way through some provinces of Canada and states in America. It is a canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) but exactly how it is circulating is not clear, and if it is a new bug or changing dog factors at work?
What is clear is that dogs have been getting sick to varying degrees.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/02/2023 - 9:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of Nov. 13 - Nov. 19, 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 Nov. 13-19, 2023
11/13
Arrests
Night 2 of the 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar from Cuppa Tahoe and SLT Library
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/02/2023 - 8:34pm
Saturday night is the second night of the Cuppa Tahoe/South Lake Tahoe Library's 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar. The library's director Katharine Miller is reading Tom Lake by Ann Patchett.
"I've always enjoyed a good book as a way to escape," said Katharine. "Reading before bed gives my mind a chance to slow down at the end of the day, and experience the world through someone else's eyes."
Here is Day 1: https://southtahoenow.com/story/12/01/2023/cuppa-tahoe-and-slt-library-join-together-24-day-tahoe-re...
Festive Tahoe Trail of Lights returns for 2023
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/02/2023 - 6:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Everyone is invited to join in on the magic of the holidays during the 2023 Tahoe Trail of Lights. As the holiday season approaches, it's time to brighten our community with festive lights and cheer!
Emily Abernathy is organizing the event again and is working on making it a fun, special tradition for South Lake Tahoe and the whole south shore.
The event will start with a map of the decorated homes available on December 18, but the public's help is needed now to make it a success!
In loving memory of Destiny Lizeth Corea Ambriz Medina
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/02/2023 - 6:01am
To our beloved Destiny. It is with grace and sorrow to say that Destiny passed away on November 22, 2023. Destiny was a bright light, she could make anyone’s day with just her smile. Destiny will forever be 19 years old.
She was just about to graduate this Spring from LTCC. Destiny was loved by countless hearts and has left her impact in each and every one of us. We miss you Destiny!
May your strength linger on to all of us grieving. Thank you to everyone who has reached out and sent their prayers and love.
Cuppa Tahoe and SLT Library join together for 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/01/2023 - 8:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Did you know that you could help reduce your holiday stress and cut tension in half by reading a book before bed?
Not only is reading an essential part of learning but reading a book for leisure is a habit that can help with many other things including memory, speech, creativity, and more. Many readers already enjoy grabbing a book during the daylight hours but reading at night can be just as beneficial.
To celebrate bedtime reading, join Cuppa Tahoe and the South Lake Tahoe Library for a 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar.
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Prescribed burn of 27 acres in Christmas Valley starts Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/01/2023 - 2:49pm
USDA Forest Service firefighters are scheduled to begin burning 27 acres on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, off South Upper Truckee Road in Christmas Valley. Smoke will be visible and may continue for several days depending on conditions and weather.
The weekly schedule originally had this area as being burned 11/29 - 12/1, but ignition was delayed.
El Dorado County Sheriff's calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/01/2023 - 2:07pm
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.
November 23 - November 29, 2023
11/23
13:12 BATTERY REPORT - Occurred on Zuni St, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ASSISTED.
11/24
Meyers Advisory Council meeting scheduled
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/01/2023 - 12:31pm
Event Date:
December 6, 2023 - 4:00pm
MEYERS, Calif. - The Meyers Advisory Council (MAC) is holding its next meeting on Wednesday, December 6 at 4 p.m. at the Lake Valley Fire Station training room, 2211 Keetak St.
On the agenda:
An update from California Highway Patrol Officer Ruth Loeher regarding
their work in Meyers.
An update from Catherine Howells regarding changes to South Tahoe Refuse's debris pick-up.
An update from Member Dayberry on the Visitor's Center in Meyers.
An update from Member Dayberry on the Beautification Plan.
Tahoe casinos "win" figure $19.4 million in October
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/01/2023 - 7:00am
Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,315,114,434 for October 2023, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board's monthly report released Thursday. This amounts to a 2.69 percent increase compared to the same month a year ago when licensees reported a gaming win of $1,280,702,499. For the fiscal year to date, the gaming win has increased by 2.85 percent with $5,198,575,459 in "win".
The "gaming win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.
Congressman Kevin Kiley's staff to have South Lake Tahoe mobile office
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/01/2023 - 6:30am
Event Date:
December 5, 2023 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Do you need assistance with a federal agency, such as obtaining your Social Security benefits, care at the VA, or passport, or have a question or concern about a federal issue and can't make it to our Rocklin office?
Join Congressman Kevin Kiley's staff during South Lake Tahoe office hours on Tuesday, December 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will have their mobile office at Supervisor Brooke Laine's office in the El Dorado Government Center at 3368 Lake Tahoe Blvd, Suite 102.
2nd annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/01/2023 - 6:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The kids that attend the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) were treated to an evening of fun Wednesday during the 2nd annual Holiday Tree Lighting.
Santa and Mrs. Claus were the hit of the night that also had treats and hot chocolate, face painting, crafts, a photo booth, and a station for writing letters to Santa.
The benefactor of the new BGCLT clubhouse, the late Lisa Maloff, loved celebrating the holidays with the kids, and her favorite color was pink, so her memory was evident with the tree and its pink lights.
Lake Tahoe radio station KRLT-FM staying on the air during sale
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/01/2023 - 12:27am
Changes are coming up at Lake Tahoe's radio station, KRLT. Owner/operator Steve Harness announced Thursday that the station is being sold to a "broadcasting veteran that wants to take over as owner and help revitalize this station with a fresh start."
New local hockey team name revealed - Tahoe Knight Monsters
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/30/2023 - 7:56pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The much-anticipated name for the new ECHL hockey team making its home at the Tahoe Blue Event Center was announced Thursday night in front of over 1,000 enthusiastic local fans. The Tahoe Knight Monsters will start playing at the new center in October 2024.
The team's colors are teal, gold, and black, and the event center was decorated in those colors and the Knight Monsters team name and logo are portrayed by a dragon-like creature that resides and rules Lake Tahoe.
USFS issues new food and refuse storage order for Lake Tahoe Basin in 2024
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/30/2023 - 4:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – To help keep Tahoe bears wild, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has issued a new Forest Order that requires the proper storage of food and refuse (garbage) on all National Forest System lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Kiwanis of Lake Tahoe distributes 500 coats to South Lake Tahoe children
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/30/2023 - 4:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new, warm coat is something many take for granted each winter, but for a large group of South Lake Tahoe locals, that isn't always a possibility. The generosity of the Kiwanis of Lake Tahoe Club provided 500 coats and socks to local students over the past few weeks through its Coats for Kids programs.
Kiwanian Margie Kovarik-Maxhimer spearheads the program and works with Operation Warm, Costco, FedX, and other partners to get the coats at a good price and then free shipping to South Lake Tahoe.
Vodka and Latkes – a community FUNdraiser
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/30/2023 - 3:10pm
Event Date:
December 13, 2023 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Celebrate Hanukkah and the holiday season at Temple Bat Yam's 5th annual Vodka & Latkes fundraiser on Wednesday, December 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Mark your calendars and plan to join in on a great evening and sample Tahoe Blue Vodka cocktails and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages, latkes, appetizers, and other small bites. Dreidel spinning and raffle prizes to win will be part of the festive celebration of Hanukkah.
Jacob “Jake” Edward Roe ~ 1996 - 2023
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/30/2023 - 2:57pm
Jake was born on March 16, 1996, in South Lake Tahoe, California to Ed and Lisa Roe. Heaven called him home on November 18, 2023, at the age of 27.
Xtreme International Ice Racing at Tahoe Blue Event Center
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/30/2023 - 12:42pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Feb 03 2024 .
February 2, 2024 (All day)
February 3, 2024 (All day)
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Xtreme International Ice Racing is headed to the Tahoe Blue Event Center on Friday, February 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, February 3 at 3 p.m. The racing event is presented by Reno Cycles & Gear. The action-packed event has racers going 0-60 in under three seconds.
Speedway bikes and quads will be modified to compete in the indoor ice arena. There are over 2000 metal studs added to the tires and there are no brakes on the bikes.
Kudos: Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe hosts Bread and Broth Monday Meal
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/30/2023 - 9:58am
Sponsoring their first Adopt A Day of Nourishment as the Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino, members of the Golden Nugget staff joined the Bread & Broth volunteers to serve the Monday Meal on November 13. Providing great service comes naturally to the Golden Nugget Adopt A Day (AAD) crew members and they brought their “A” game to see that the dinner guests enjoyed themselves at the evening meal.
Operation School Bell brings clothes to South Lake Tahoe children
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/29/2023 - 9:15pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Dec 03 2023 .
December 2, 2023 - 10:00am
December 3, 2023 - 10:00am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Not many people in South Lake Tahoe know the name Assistance League Sierra Foothills, but over 200 children benefited from clothing donations through Operation School Bell.
TRPA opening 2023 Tahoe Mooring Lottery on December 1
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/29/2023 - 8:27pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Entries into the annual new mooring lottery can be submitted by lakefront property owners starting December 1. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) conducts the drawing which is allowed under the Lake Tahoe Shoreline Plan.
The TRPA said they will conduct a mooring lottery until all allocations are distributed.
The Shoreline Plan, approved in 2018, places a cap on the total number of moorings and piers allowed in the Tahoe Region and establishes an annual lottery system to allocate a limited number of new moorings.
Donner to host family-friendly Holidays at the Park
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/29/2023 - 7:22pm
Event Date:
December 2, 2023 - 10:00am
TRUCKEE, Calif. – On Saturday, December 2, bring the family to celebrate the community and holiday spirit among the exhibits at the Donner Memorial State Park’s Visitor Center located at 12593 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the day will be filled with Junior Ranger activities including painting the Chinese Double Happiness symbol, Interdependence River, a Donner Party coloring activity, and animal pelts of local wildlife species.
Lake Tahoe Pro Hockey team name reveal party at Tahoe Blue Event Center
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/29/2023 - 12:37pm
Event Date:
November 30, 2023 - 5:30pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Tahoe Event Center is hosting a name and logo reveal party for the new pro hockey team on Thursday, November 30. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the announcement will be at 6 p.m. with the event ending at 8:30 p.m.
Fans will have the chance to score merchandise and receive the first look at season ticket pricing. There will also be tours of the new event center. There will be prizes to win, meet staff, and enjoy food and beverages.
Andy Tube Tribute to honor South Lake Tahoe man killed in car crash
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/29/2023 - 11:35am
Event Date:
December 1, 2023 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The family, friends, and co-workers of Andy Martinez are still grappling with his death from a two-vehicle collision on Pioneer Trail on July 5, 2023. The recent high school graduate had worked at Tube Tahoe during the prior winter and his former employer, Tube Tahoe, has created the inaugural "Andy Tube Tribute."
On Friday, December 1 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tube Tahoe will honor Andy by sending the first tube as a tribute, and kick off the season in his name. There will be hot chocolate and sweet treats provided by Lake Valley Fire.
Douglas County celebrating the holidays with community parties, parade, and concert
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/29/2023 - 10:53am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Join the Town of Gardnerville ON November 30 for their 17th annual Gardnerville Christmas Kickoff. All of the holiday fun takes place at the Heritage Park Pavilion starting at 5:30 p.m.
There will be food, entertainment, music, a Christmas light show, and fireworks. Take an electric carriage ride around the park with the family and build memories that will last a lifetime.
Heritage Park is located at 1447 Courthouse Alley.
Take Care Tahoe asks people to store “Take it Slow, Tahoe” signs for winter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/29/2023 - 9:43am
With winter weather on the way, Take Care Tahoe is requesting that all “Take it Slow, Tahoe” yard signs be removed and stored indoors for the winter. Over 1,000 yard signs, which were distributed to the public in May, were posted in neighborhoods throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin to remind drivers to slow down for pedestrians, cyclists, and wildlife.
Knights of Columbus holding Sock Drive
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/28/2023 - 10:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Knights of Columbus St. Theresa Council 10611 will be holding a sock drive to help those in need in the South Lake Tahoe community through the month of December.
Boxes will be placed around the community and at St. Theresa Catholic Church for donations of new socks, the most requested and needed item at homeless shelters.
Help out someone in need by donating a pair or a pack of socks. The socks will be given out directly to those in need at the Bread and Broth Monday meal on January 8, 2024.
Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.
Sip, Style and Shop local businesses at Rah Hair Studio
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/28/2023 - 10:06pm
Event Date:
December 1, 2023 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Get a great start to your holiday season on Friday, December 1 at the Rah Hair Studio's annual Sip, Style, and Shop event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Bring your friends and the kids and enjoy beauty vendors (including a kid-friendly booth), live music, holiday shopping, giveaways, and a raffle. The beauty booths include Botox, live beauty demos, blowouts, and tips and tricks.
Lake Tahoe woman starts fundraiser to wipe out local medical debt
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/28/2023 - 9:37pm
Did you know there is currently $24M in medical debt in California, with counties close to El Dorado and Placer counties making up over $3M of it? A local woman has created a fundraiser that, for every $100 donated, $10,000 in medical debt is wiped out, and for $10,000 donated, $1M in medical debt is wiped out.
According to https://ripmedicaldebt.org/, El Dorado County residents have $309,340.98 of medical debt.
Tahoe Beach Club says "thank you" by giving back to community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/28/2023 - 1:55pm
STATELINE, Nev. — In the spirit of the holidays, Tahoe Beach Club demonstrated its commitment to the local community by extending a helping hand to those who serve it. On Thanksgiving Day, the dedicated staff, led by General Manager Kevin Speer, delivered a heartwarming and delicious Thanksgiving meal to Tahoe Douglas Fire Station 23, a gesture that exemplifies the Club's values of gratitude and community engagement.
Meet and Greet with the South Lake Tahoe mayor and city manager
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/28/2023 - 12:49pm
Event Date:
December 4, 2023 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to the next Meet and Greet with South Lake Tahoe officials. On December 4 at 5:30 p.m., join Mayor Cristi Creegan and City Manager Joe Irvin at the American Legion.
This is a great opportunity to ask questions, discuss the vision of the community, offer suggestions, and just have a chance to meet them and check out what is going on.
The American Legion is located at 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
Barton Health hosts community event to honor memory of loved ones
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/28/2023 - 10:50am
Event Date:
December 13, 2023 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Health Hospice is hosting “Light Up a Life” on Wednesday, December 13 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Edgewood Tahoe's North Room.
Light Up A Life is a non-denominational remembrance event open to all community members to gather in honor of those whom we have loved and lost.
Holiday activity calendar filling up for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/27/2023 - 11:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the tree lighting at Heavenly Village a few days ago, and the Meyers Community Tree Lighting this coming Friday, the holiday season has started along the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.
'Tis the season for family fun, craft shows, festivals, Santa Claus, special events, and much more!
FUN FOR ALL AGES
TOCCATA’ s 18th season wraps up with holiday favorite, Handel's Messiah
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/27/2023 - 11:25pm
TOCCATA, the Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, has five holiday performances of Handel's Messiah December 9-23 in South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Incline Village, Gardnerville, and Reno.
joyous refrains and exultant arias, including the iconic "Hallelujah" Chorus, will fill the concert hall this holiday season. This Baroque masterwork, expressing the themes of hope, redemption and grace, showcases the magnificent artistry and skill of our celebrated orchestra and chorus, complemented by exceptional soloists. Join us for this wonderful holiday tradition!
Festival of Winter Lights and Holiday in History share the stage in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/27/2023 - 11:09pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Dec 09 2023 .
December 8, 2023 (All day)
December 9, 2023 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe and the Lake Tahoe Historical Society have teamed together once again for the 3rd annual Festival of Winter Lights on Friday, December 8 and Saturday, December 9 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. nightly. The museum and its bookstore will be holding its Holiday in History during the festival and will be open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.
This outdoor holiday market-style event will be held in the parking lot of the Lake Tahoe Historical Museum at 3058 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe start campaign to build new accessible playground
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/27/2023 - 8:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe has announced the launch of a $350,000 community playground campaign, “Let the Kids Play,” to upgrade the Al Tahoe playground.
The current Al Tahoe playground is over 25 years old, having been built in the late 1990s for Al Tahoe Elementary School and the community surrounding it. Since the elementary school closed in 2004, there have been no upgrades or improvements to the neglected playground, resulting in many areas now being boarded up, decrepit, and unsuitable for play.
Tahoe Fund announces popular personalized bears for North Lake Tahoe to raise funds for trails
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/27/2023 - 2:33pm
TAHOE CITY, Calf. - Building on the success of the popular engraved bears along the Tahoe East Shore Trail, the Tahoe Fund has announced a partnership with Placer County to install personalized bears along the railings in Tahoe City’s Heritage Plaza to raise funds for trails in the Placer County region of North Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe Magic - A little magic can make all the difference in the lives of locals
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/27/2023 - 2:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Magic will soon celebrate 30 years of bringing “magic” to thousands of individuals and their families at a time when they desperately needed it. Founded as a non-profit in 1994, each year Tahoe Magic has assisted hundreds of families with children experiencing a financial crisis, with financial assistance. Tahoe Magic achieved this because we truly have a community that cares about each other.
