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Douglas County School District still holding superintendent candidate meet and greet

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Even with school closures due to snow, the Douglas County School District will still hold its candidate meet and greet for the two finalists for school superintendent.

On Monday, February 5 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., two finalists, Dennis Holmes and John Ramirez Jr., will be in the Douglas High School Commons to meet the public, and answer questions.

Kudos: Soroptimist of South Lake Tahoe and STHS “S” Club feed community members

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) and South Tahoe High School (STHS) service organization, the ‘S’ Club, joined together to host Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal on February 2.

To provide the opportunity for members of the STHS “S” Club to experience the benefits of volunteering, SISLT financially sponsored the Adopt A Day of Nourishment and invited the “S” club to send an Adopt A Day (AAD) crew to help at the evening’s dinner event.

Meyers Elementary kindergarten registration now open

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Meyers Elementary School is now taking names for its 24/25 kindergarten classes. Students' date of birth must be on or before September 1, 2019 to be able to attend this next school year. For those born after that date, see below for TK classes.

If you don't know which school your child will attend, use the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Transportation Zone Map to find your school.

Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe holding art show at Lake Tahoe Airport

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Mon Feb 19 2024 .
February 16, 2024 (All day)
February 17, 2024 (All day)
February 18, 2024 (All day)
February 19, 2024 (All day)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) is hosting an art show at the Lake Tahoe Airport from February 16 to February 19.

Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, a select number of club members’ artwork is chosen to be in the show. The art is separated into four age groups: 6 to 9 years old, 10 to 12 years old, 13 to 15 years old, and 16 to 18 years old. Their work is in the four art categories of drawing, painting, sculpture, and pastels, with up to 16 art pieces on display - one for each age in each category.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of Jan. 15-21, 2024. 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 January 15-21, 2024

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Arrests
08:39 Other Misd - Officer initiated activity at Blue Lake Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: Misdemeanor Arrest.

Douglas County closes non-essential services for Monday, vote centers will be open

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Due to severe winter weather and hazardous driving conditions, Douglas County Manager Jenifer Davidson has authorized the closure of County offices on Monday, February 5.

Sheriff Dan Coverley advises motorists to avoid nonessential travel during hazardous driving conditions. County officials are monitoring the situation and will reopen offices when safe to do so.

Aside from essential public safety, corrections, courts, and elections personnel, County offices will close for the day.

Lake Tahoe couple thanks wedding guests with a bet on San Francisco 49ers to win Super Bowl

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - "You bet on us, so we placed a bet for you," said the favors at the September 2023 wedding of locals Matt and Jessica Grime at the 4H Camp in Stateline.

What was that bet you ask?

The Grimes purchased 180 $2 tickets at the Harveys Lake Tahoe sportsbook for the San Francisco 49ers to win the Super Bowl. They made the bets on June 7, so each $2 bet would pay out $17 extra, for a total of $19, with the +850 money line it came with should the 49ers win on Sunday.

Rep. Kiley joins El Dorado County DA in backing initiative to reverse much of Prop. 47

District Attorneys from El Dorado, Placer, and Nevada counties joined Representative Kevin Kiley last week to discuss the initiative to increase drug and property crime penalties and allow a new class of crime called treatment-mandated felonies. Many are trying to get the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act on the ballot in November, and still need about 200,000 signatures to get it there.

TRPA honored with Rosa Parks Award

The Sacramento chapter of Women’s Transportation Seminar International (WTS) bestowed its 2023 Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Transportation Equity Study. Sacramento WTS leaders presented the award to TRPA staff at the annual awards and scholarship event on January 31 in Sacramento, Calif.

Flatstick Pub and Tahoe Youth & Family Services team up for Sunday FUNDday

Event Date: 
Repeats every week until Sun Feb 25 2024 .
February 4, 2024 (All day)
February 11, 2024 (All day)
February 18, 2024 (All day)
February 25, 2024 (All day)

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 Tahoe Youth & Family Services (TYFS) to give back to South Lake Tahoe’s community.

Each Sunday in February from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Flatstick Pub will donate $1 for every beer and $1 for every round of mini golf purchased.

SOLD OUT - Tickets on sale for the 2024 Heavenly Village Easter Egg Hunt

Event Date: 
March 31, 2024 - 10:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The popular Shops at Heavenly Village Easter Egg Hunt returns on Sunday, March 31 at 10 a.m. Tickets for this anticipated family event are now on sale, and they are expected to sell out. Tickets are just $5 for this event filled with fun, excitement, and surprises for all ages.

The 5th annual extravaganza is presented by Trans Sierra Investments and The Shops at Heavenly Village. The events during the egg hunt include:

15,000 plastic Easter eggs filled with candy and toys
$1000 in cash-filled eggs
Build-a-bunny station for $20

South Lake Tahoe students and families invited to Military Service Academy Night

Event Date: 
February 8, 2024 - 4:30pm

Representative Kevin Kiley, California's 3rd District, will be in South Lake Tahoe on Thursday, February 8 for Military Service Academy Night. Learn more about the five service academies starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Lake Tahoe Community College's Aspen Room adjacent to the library.

The five academies are the United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Coast Guard Academy, United States Merchant Marine Academy, and the United States Air Force Academy.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area

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.

January 25 - January 31, 2024

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10:45 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at Greenwood Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: SERVED.

Incoming storm could leave the Lake Tahoe Basin with 17" - 31" of fresh snow

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Storm Warning to be in effect from 10 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Monday. Heavy snow is expected in the greater Lake Tahoe area and Mono County.

Snow accumulations 3 to 5 feet above 7000 feet along the Sierra crest. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet below 7000 feet, except 1 to 4 inches for areas below 5500 feet in Mono County.

Katz Amsterdam Charitable Trust donates $2.66M to mental and behavioral health access in Vail communities

Mental health access and support continue to be a critical issue for mountain communities across North America. On February 1, the Katz Amsterdam Charitable Trust announced that Rob Katz, Vail Resorts executive chairperson, and his wife, Elana Amsterdam, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Elana's Pantry, have made significant contributions totaling more than $2.66 million to support mental and behavioral health programs in 12 mountain communities, including 10 where Vail Resorts operates.

Douglas County School Board to hold open house with superintendent candidates before selection

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County School Board is holding a special meeting on February 6 to possibly select a new superintendent. The board has selected two candidates to choose from, John Ramirez, Jr., and Dennis Holmes.

The Board will be holding a "Meet and Greet" with the two candidates on Monday, February 5 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Douglas High School Commons. This will be a good opportunity for parents, staff, and the community to meet the candidates, ask questions, and learn more about their visions.

Letter: Special interest groups desperately trying to protect their pot of gold

This letter is in response to the letter written by Property Manager Kevin Kjer. Mr. Kjer has been making a substantial sum of money renting homes in purely residential neighborhoods to people who don’t care about the community, abuse their neighbors, and regularly trespass on neighbors’ land and HOA’s docks and beaches.

Kudos: Bread & Broth Monday Meal sponsored by Kirkwood Mountain Resort

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Monday, January 22, Bread & Broth served 120 dinner guests, setting the record for the most dinner guests to attend the weekly Monday Meal since it first began serving free hot meals in October 1989.

All community members are encouraged to join the Bread & Broth (B&B) volunteers and the evenings' Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) sponsorship crew members to enjoy the weekly Monday evenings’ nutritious and tasty meals and receive free bags of food to help tide them through the rest of the week.

Work on Apache Avenue Pedestrian Safety and Connectivity Project set to start mid-May

MEYERS, Calif. - Funding for the Apache Avenue Pedestrian Safety and Connectivity Project in Meyers is in place. Caltrans announced the awarding of $1.7 million in Active Transportation Program funds for the project and combined with multiple sources including federal and local funds the project is ready for El Dorado County (EDC) Board of Supervisors approval.

If approved by the Board on February 27, the project will go to bid with an anticipated start of construction in mid-May 2024, and completion this fall.

Chautauqua performance of George and Elia Whittell, the Accidental Conservationists

Event Date: 
February 8, 2024 - 6:30pm

The Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center continues its Heritage Lecture Series with a 55-minute Chautauqua presentation, Lake Tahoe’s Eccentric George and Elia Whittell, the Accidental Conservationists. The presentation will be held on February 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Douglas County Historical Society.

AT&T seeks to cut landline service to much of California, Lake Tahoe Basin included

Many mountain and remote residents in California rely on landlines for their telephones, and a proposal before the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) could bring those to an end.

Next TERC: Infrastructure Resilience in the Face of Extreme Flooding

Event Date: 
February 8, 2024 - 5:00pm

On Thursday, February 8, 2024, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) will be hosting a lecture about Infrastructure Resilience in the Face of Extreme Flooding, with Dr. Michael Gardner. The in-person event will be held at Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge in their Mountainside Bar. Dinners will be 20% off for interested guests.

Enfields Overland to match $25K in donations for Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe

UPDATE: Enfield Overland has increased its match to $25,000. This match donation is set to end on April 1, 2024.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Enfields Overland has graciously decided to match up to $15k in donations to Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe’s Community Playground Campaign - Let the Kids Play!

Couples Relationship Building & Skills Workshop

Event Date: 
February 24, 2024 - 11:00am

Couples Relationship Building & Skills Workshop
Saturday, February 24th, 2024
11am-3:00pm PST

Calling all couples needing skills and tools to increase communication, decrease conflict, set healthy boundaries and deepen intimacy! This workshop will be offered at a highly discounted price of $149/per couple! This is going to be a fun and interactive way to approach common difficulties that couples have! I am bringing my many years of experience and expertise to bring to the community this workshop! Sign up on my website today! www.creativeconversations.co

Location

Adam's Hub - The Studio
177 W. Proctor Street Carson City, NV 89703
United States

Judge Glasson (ret.) selected by Nevada Supreme Court as senior justice of the peace

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Recently retired Judge Richard Glasson has been selected by the Nevada Supreme Court to serve as senior justice of the peace.

Having worked since he was 14, Glasson said he was looking forward to "just goofing off" after retiring from the court.

"But being a judge is psychically rewarding," said Glasson. "All the rules of evidence, procedure, and civil/criminal law take up so much space on the hard drive between my ears that it's tough to just walk away entirely. My work as a mediator and arbitrator has increased now that I am free of a daily court calendar."

South Tahoe Refuse expands food waste drop-off program

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Good news for all customers of South Tahoe Refuse (STR)! Starting February 1, the food waste drop-off program is moving to a new location to allow for expanded days and times. STR’s residential customers can now drop off their food waste for free Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Recycle Buy-Back Center located at 2192 Ruth Ave., South Lake Tahoe.

Share stories on aging and caregiving at South Lake Tahoe LIbrary recording booth

Event Date: 
February 7, 2024 - 1:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Libary is hosting the Big Read - Story Recording Booth on Wednesday, February 7 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Vanpooling heading to the South Shore to give employers and staff transportation options

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - In response to transportation needs on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe's South Shore, the South Shore Transportation Management Association (SSTMA) has begun an initiative to start vanpooling.

Douglas County has been contributing to Lake Link, a micro-transit option for transportation at Lake Tahoe, and the commissioners told SSTMA they also wanted commuter transportation for those living in the Carson Valley.

Tahoe casinos "win" figure $18.2 million in December

Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,432,633,317 for December 2023, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board's monthly report released Wednesday. This amounts to a 9.04 percent increase compared to the same month a year ago when licensees reported a gaming win of $1,313,801,128. For the fiscal year to date (since July), the gaming win has increased by 5.49 percent with $8,005,945,288 in "win".

The "gaming win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.

South Tahoe Public Utility District to hold rate study workshop

Event Date: 
February 1, 2024 - 12:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - The South Tahoe Public Utility District is holding a special board meeting on Thursday, February 1 at noon. The meeting is being held to conduct a rate study workshop.

The workshop will be held in the District Board Room, 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe.

The agenda:

1. CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (At this time, please silence phones and other electronic devices so as not to disrupt the business of the meeting.)

Winter Storm Warning in effect for Lake Tahoe Wednesday-Friday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An atmospheric river is heading to the California coast, and even though much of the precipitation is going south and north, Lake Tahoe should see some of its effects. After a few days of warm weather, a potent winter storm will bring windy and colder conditions with periods of heavy snow to the Sierra and higher elevations of northeast California, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.

Heavenly Mountain COO said breakdown in protocols left woman in gondola for 15 hours

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It wasn't the ski trip to Lake Tahoe that Monica Laso planned on having, but it certainly isn't going to be one she soon forgets.

Laso was skiing with friends on her first visit to Heavenly Mountain Resort last Thursday, January 25, when she became separated from them. According to interviews she's been giving to media outlets, Laso said she approached gondola operators at 4:58 p.m. to get a ride down the mountain. At 5 p.m., she said the lifts stopped for the day.

Registration open for Eric Nageotte Memorial "Fresh Tracks" 5K Snowshoe Walk and Race

Event Date: 
February 25, 2024 - 10:00am

If you have never experienced snowshoeing, this is your chance! If you can walk, you can snowshoe! You don't have to race, just have FUN! The annual Eric Nageotte Memorial "Fresh Tracks" 5K Snowshoe Walk and Race will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 10 a.m.

Sign up by Feb. 22 to save $10 off the race day registration fee and be sure to reserve a pair of snowshoes if you need them or bring your own. First-time walkers are encouraged.

Person of interest sought in Lake Tahoe shooting on West Shore

HOMEWOOD, Calif. - The Placer County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) investigations unit has identified 26-year-old Luis Sanchez-Cabada as a person of interest in the shooting that occurred on Monday in Homewood on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe.

At this time, PCSO said they believe this was an isolated incident and there is no additional risk to the community. The shooting on January 29 occurred on West Lake Blvd. near Silver Street near the Swiss Restaurant.

Former Whittell and Washoe County teacher sentenced in Lake Tahoe stalking case

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - In a one-day trial Monday, former Whittell High School teacher Michael John Ismari was given a sentence of 180 days for the stalking of an ex-girlfriend. He will serve 30 days with 150 days suspended for two years.

Tahoe Township Justice of the Peace Michael Johnson imposed the sentence after hearing from the victim, her friends, deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, and Ismari himself. Through his attorney, Ismari asked to start the sentence in ten days, but Johnson had him remanded into custody as soon as sentenced.

Snowpack still well below average - Monthly measurement at Phillips Station 58% of average

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With several storms forecast for the Sierra Nevada in the coming days, the snowpack may change, but as of today, the snow water equivalent of 10 inches measured at Phillips Station is 58 percent of the average for that location.

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted its monthly winter measurement at Phillips Station near Sierra-at-Tahoe, west of Lake Tahoe. Staff found 29 inches of snow. One year ago, the statewide measurement was 214 percent of the average for this date.

Lake Link expands coverage in South Lake Tahoe and Douglas County

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Link, the free on-demand micro-transit service on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe has expanded its service area. Lake Link launched in July 2022 and is operated by the South Shore Transportation Management Association (SSTMA).

Prescribed fire operations set to continue this week around Lake Tahoe

The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) including North Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, California State Parks, Nevada Division of Forestry and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, will continue burning this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke may be present throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas. View smoke management tips and the current air quality index at AirNow and the U.S.

Placer County Sheriff's Office responding to shooting on West Shore of Lake Tahoe

TUESDAY UPDATE: The Placer County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) investigations unit has identified 26-year-old Luis Sanchez-Cabada as a person of interest in the shooting that occurred on Monday in Homewood on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe. More info here.

HOMEWOOD, Calif. - Deputies from the Placer County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) are on the scene of a shooting near the 5000 block of West Lake Boulevard in Homewood on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe.

POSTPONED - Rod Stewart heading to Lake Tahoe for summer concert

Event Date: 
August 9, 2024 - 8:00pm

An evening of timeless hits and a legendary performance is on tap for the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Area when Rod Stewart comes to the South Shore for a show on August 9 at 8 p.m.

The legendary British rock and pop singer, songwriter, recording artist, and record producer. The 79-year-old Grammy Award-winning icon is a member of both the US and UK Rock and Roll Halls of Fame.

Column: The power of a calming voice - Nurturing children in a chaotic world

In today’s fast-paced and overstimulated world, using a soothing voice when talking to children of any age can have profound effects. It helps reduce anxieties, counter life’s pressures, provide a break from overstimulation, and slow down the chaos of school, sports, and social schedules.

A calming voice can create a nurturing environment for children, from infancy to adolescence. Here are some benefits:

Sooth Anxieties

Column: The power of a calming voice - Nurturing children in a chaotic world

In today’s fast-paced and overstimulated world, using a soothing voice when talking to children of any age can have profound effects. It helps reduce anxieties, counter life’s pressures, provide a break from overstimulation, and slow down the chaos of school, sports, and social schedules.

A calming voice can create a nurturing environment for children, from infancy to adolescence. Here are some benefits:

Sooth Anxieties

Idea of South Lake Tahoe becoming a charter city tabled, for now

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The possibility of a ballot measure to move the City of South Lake Tahoe from a general law city to a charter city has been taken off the table for the time being.

Two members of the City Council, Mayor Cody Bass and Councilmember Scott Robbins, were appointed to a subcommittee to explore a possible ballot measure. Bass has long been a proponent of the charter city idea as a way to create more revenue by imposing a transfer tax on real estate transactions, something a general law city cannot.

Sunny, warm start and cold, snowy end to the week ahead in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Warm and dry conditions will persist through most of Wednesday as high pressure traverses the Sierra and western Nevada, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. Winds will begin to increase Wednesday afternoon as a storm approaches the West Coast. That storm will bring much colder temperatures, heavy wet Sierra snow, and valley rain Wednesday night into Thursday. Snow showers may linger at all elevations Friday into the weekend.

The weekly forecast for South Lake Tahoe from NWS Reno:

Upcoming meetings on El Dorado County's updated Defensible Space Ordinance.

Event Date: 
February 13, 2024 - 6:00pm

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County is in the process of updating its Defensible Space Ordinance. The Office of Wildfire Preparedness and Resilience (OWPR) will be hosting two public workshops to provide additional information on the proposed Ordinance amendments and address any questions or concerns, on on each side of the county.

Mark your calendar for February 13 in Meyers and 29 in Cameron Park to learn and ask questions about the County's defensible space ordinance changes and how they impact you.

City hosts Winter Operations Open House on Saturday, February 10

Event Date: 
February 10, 2024 - 10:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Community members of all ages are invited to join in a family-friendly Winter Operations Open House on Saturday, February 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex.

Check out the City’s new snow removal equipment and be able to take a peek inside and see how it all works. Also, learn about the enhancements to this year’s snow operations.

Plus, kids can enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, games, crafts, and taking a photo with a fairy princess and snowman.

The Recreation Complex is located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd.

Douglas County manager's office to take over operations at China Spring Youth Camp

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - On January 18, the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners adopted an ordinance that revises the oversight of China Spring Youth Camp from the 9th Judicial District Court to the Douglas County Manager’s Office. This ordinance will be effective February 1, 2024.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of Jan. 8-14, 2024. 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 Jan. 8 - Jan. 14, 2024

1/8

Arrests
None

Other Calls

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area

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.

January 18 - January 24, 2024

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16:12 GRAND THEFT REPORT - Occurred at Heavenly Valley Ski on Saddle Rd. in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.

Kudos: Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra hosts Bread & Broth meal

The Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra has been an annual Bread & Broth Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) sponsor since the program’s inception over 12 years ago. The organization is known for its involvement in helping children, and through its Aktion Club, the organization provides leadership and service projects for adults living with disabilities.

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