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Fires break out in Douglas County as thunderstorm cell passes through

9 p.m. updates: Forward progress on the Lebo Fire was stopped this evening at 6:45 p.m. Units from East Fork Fire returned from the fire as water tenders stayed on the scene to assist units from BLM and USFS with mop-up. The final size is estimated to be 27.5 acres.

Down at the fire near Holbrook Junction, crews were able to knock it down quickly and it never grew much beyond .25 acres. Some crews are staying on the scene for mop-up.

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Outdoor presentation of "Mailman of the Sierra" Snowshoe Thompson at Taylor Creek

Event Date: 
August 5, 2022 - 7:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For 20 years, between 1856 and 1876, the legendary Snowshoe Thompson delivered mail between Placerville and Genoa (and for a time, Virginia City). He did it by the Norweigan version of snowshoes, looking like very long cross-country skis. It took him three days on this eastward journey, two days back to Placerville, carrying on his back a 60-100 pound package of mail.

The U.S. Forest Service Taylor Creek Visitor's Center will host an evening with John "Snowshoe" Thompson on Friday, August 5 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in their Lake of the Sky amphitheater.

LTCC, local artist hosting public Caldor Fire anniversary recognition in Haldan Gallery

Event Date: 
August 17, 2022 - 5:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Clif. — Lake Tahoe Community College and local artist Shelley Zentner are partnering to host a one-year anniversary recognition of the Caldor Fire in LTCC’s Haldan Art Gallery. The public is welcome to attend on Wednesday, August 17 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the library building on LTCC’s campus.

2022 Lake Tahoe Summit: Protecting Lake Tahoe’s Future

Event Date: 
August 16, 2022 - 10:00am

LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. - White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy will give the keynote address at the 2022 Lake Tahoe Summit on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, hosted by U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen. McCarthy, who is tasked with coordinating the Biden administration’s domestic climate agenda, previously served as President and CEO of the Natural Resources Defense Council and Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the Obama Administration.

Local man spends hours treading water in Lake Tahoe before being rescued

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 19-year-old man was pulled from Lake Tahoe Friday night after spending about three hours treading water before being rescued.

At 8:17 p.m. on Friday, July 29, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue was called by the manager of Timber Cove Marina to assist with a water rescue on the lake. Tahoe Douglas Fire boat crews were also called to assist along with the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office.

Herman Marty ~ 1943 - 2022

Herman Marty passed away peacefully on July 25, 2022.

He was born on May 13, 1943, in the tiny mountain village of Alpthal, Switzerland. He emigrated to the United States in 1970 and found his life-long home in South Lake Tahoe until his passing.

As a carpenter, he built many homes in Lake Tahoe, including the one he lived in with his wife and two daughters. He also built homes in Carson City, San Francisco, and Oregon. Those who knew him will always remember his Swiss style of craftsmanship — everything had to be exact. He was the ultimate perfectionist.

Live at Lakeview presents it’s 90th free show in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
August 4, 2022 - 4:30pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Live at Lakeview is turning 90 this Thursday! With years of support from the South Lake Tahoe community, organizers of the popular concert series on the shore at Lakeview Commons.

Besides the community, the City of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Wellness Center, and a few dozen sponsors and local vendors have made it possible to provide the summer shows, according to On Course Events, the local company responsible for the music series.

Tahoe Learning Lab holds open house

Event Date: 
August 1, 2022 - 5:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Learning Lab is opening this August and they will be holding an open house on Monday, August 1 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Memberships for middle and high school students are now available, but space is limited.

What is it?

Hear from longtime locals at next Tahoe History Talks on the Beach

Event Date: 
August 2, 2022 - 7:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Historical Society is hosting another evening of history on the beach on Tuesday, August 2 at 7 p.m. Hear from several longtime local residents, two have experienced nine decades of life on the South Shore!

Remember when Lake Tahoe Boulevard was one lane in each direction? When Ski Run was actually a ski run? Seeing movies in a quonset hut? Times before there was a City of South Lake Tahoe?

Hear from Carolyn Meiers, Dave Wakeman, Bob Harms, and others as they share stories. There will be time for questions and answers as well.

AAUW Garden Party and Silent Auction

Event Date: 
August 28, 2022 - 3:00pm

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is holding a Garden Party fundraiser on Sunday, August 28 from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. See the works of local artists and listen to beautiful music as you support scholarships and educational grants, all at a beautiful lakefront home.

Wetter and cooler week ahead for Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be a more active pattern over the next week as monsoonal moisture streams into the region. Showers and thunderstorms will be capable of gusty outflow winds, and lightning, with possible heavy rain. Temperatures will cool a bit but it will feel more humid, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.

The weekly forecast from NWS Reno for South Lake Tahoe:

Next for Wylder Hope Valley history series: Going for the Gold - Lake Tahoe and the Olympics

Event Date: 
August 6, 2022 - 2:00pm

Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series on Saturday, August 6 with a 50 minute slide show, “Going for the Gold - Lake Tahoe and the Olympics.”

The bay area’s rocking and rolling Renegade Orchestra performs at the Valhalla Boathouse Theater Aug 10

Event Date: 
August 10, 2022 (All day)

The bay area’s rocking and rolling Renegade Orchestra performs at the Valhalla Boathouse Theater Aug 10

The Renegade Orchestra began with an idea that local symphonies are full of outstanding players who never get their moment to shine, and rarely get to rock out. At the Valhalla Boathouse Theater on Aug 10, the Renegade Orchestra will show off their ability to throw off the classical music straight jacket and let their collective hair down.

Location

Valhalla Boathouse Theatre
Hwy 89 past Camp Richardson South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States

Oak Fire at 67% containment, new McKinney Fire over 51,000 acres

UPDATE 7/31: The Oak Fire is holding at Devil’s Gulch due to crews working around the clock in hazardous conditions. There was no growth on the fire today. Cooler temperatures and higher humidity are expected to continue. There is a chance of rain and thunderstorms overnight. Damage inspections are nearly complete.

It now measures 19,244 acres and is 67 percent contained.

A different scene up north on the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County.

Stateline casinos "win" down 28.75% in June, Nevada up 8%

Nevada’s non-restricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,277,068,155 for the month of June 2022, a gain of 8.06 percent over the same period in 2021. The South Shore Lake Tahoe casinos didn't fare as well as their "win" was down 28.75 percent over the same period with their gaming revenue of $22,218,554, according to the State's monthly gaming revenue report.

Last month's report showed over $17.5M in gaming revenue on the South Shore and $1.3B for the state of Nevada. The South Shore was down 13.69 percent when compared to the previous year in May.

Registration extended for Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care golf tournament and hole sponsorships

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. Author Lori Howell Thompson, known for her book Living in Harmony with the Wildlife in Lake Tahoe, is hosting a fundraiser for the Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, a golf tournament on August 20, 2022.

Participants will enjoy a tournament and reception starting at 11:30 a.m. with a putting contest, moving into a scramble with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. and an outdoor buffet reception at 5:30 p.m.

Group of four: $800
Individual: $225
Includes:
• Green fees for 18 holes
• Cart fees - 2 players per cart
• Practice range balls

Services set for Marietta (Mary) Couch

Marietta (Mary) Couch passed away on December 10th, 2021 after a tough year of losing her eldest son to cancer, and her husband to a series of serious health issues. She was a loving and proud mother who everyone looked up to.

If there was ever a kid in need of a good home-cooked meal, or support on and off the sports field, she was always there. You could always expect to see the sweetest, most loving smile on her face, and ready to crack a joke at any given moment.

South Tahoe Veterans Mini-Stand Down planned for September 17

Event Date: 
September 17, 2022 - 10:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All veterans are invited to a Mini Stand Down at the American Legion Post 795 on Saturday, September 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Meet with El Dorado County Veterans Service representative; get help with medical, legal, vision, housing, and educational needs. Learn about your benefits.

There will be free food and beverages.

Participating in the event are:
El Dorado County Veterans Service Office
VA Veteran Center
CalVet
Barton Memorial Hospital
Lake Tahoe Community College
Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless
Capital Pro Bono

Visit new Underwater Lake Tahoe Lounge and Video Exhibits at the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center

The Muralist Susie Alexander of recently completed an artistic rendering of Lake Tahoe’s underwater habitat in the lounge area of the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center. The exhibit shows shallow habitat, deep water habitat, and living aquatic organisms that you might find in those underwater environments.

“This has been such an inspiring three-plus weeks of painting at the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center. I am so inspired to continue painting water. It has become an important topic in the West,” says Alexander.

TERC: Beer's Impact on Civilization

Event Date: 
August 4, 2022 - 5:30pm

Beer’s impact on civilization, culture, religion, community, and science has been profound. Brewing science set the foundations for many scientific discoveries.

Learn all of this about beer at the next Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) event on Thursday, August 4 in Incline Village.

Taste a selection of beers with Dr. Glen Fox, UC Davis' Anheuser-Busch Endowed Professor of Malting and Brewing Sciences. Investigate the raw materials used to make beer, the science of brewing, what it takes to make various types of beer, and why beer is so important.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report for Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that 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.

Report for July 21 - July 27, 2022

7/21

03:39 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES IN PROGRESS - Occurred on Arrowhead Ave, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ASSISTED.

Legends of Beer Festival

Event Date: 
September 17, 2022 - 12:00pm

The second annual Legends of Beer Festival combines the best that Reno-Tahoe has to offer including outdoor recreation and craft beer/food. Our main sponsors, Visit Reno-Tahoe and The Outlets at Legends are proud to host you at this one-of-a-kind festival. 
It all starts with a "beer-mile" relay competition that pits 4-person teams against one another to complete the beer mile (drink 1 mystery beer, run 1/4 mile, and make the handoff).

Location

Outlets at Legends
1180 Scheels Drive Sparks, NV 89434
United States

Tahoe Art League Studio Tour underway

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 15th anniversary of the Tahoe Art League's annual self-guided Artist Studio Tour starts Friday, July 29, and is a unique opportunity to visit with artists from a wide range of multiple mediums including photographers, woodworkers, jewelers, painters, printmakers, and ceramicists.

that is held every year on the last weekend of July and the first weekend in August. There are multiple studios offering a unique opportunity to meet with and buy directly from the artists.

There are 24 different artists presenting at 13 different studios.

First Weekend:

NDOT stopping Lake Tahoe road projects during Hot August Nights

With higher traffic volume in Reno and the Tahoe Basin, construction on roads around Lake Tahoe will be on hold between Friday, July 29 and Monday, August 8. This is due to Hot August Nights.

Beginning August 8, drivers can expect three work zones, and up to 30-minute delay times. Traffic control supervisors will be monitoring flow and delay times.

All work is weather and temperature permitting, and subject to change.

SR-28 NEAR MEMORIAL POINT LOOKOUT:

Meet-and-greet for those wishing to be Firewise neighborhood leaders in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
August 3, 2022 - 5:30pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities, Lake Valley Fire Protection District, and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue are hosting an event for people wishing to become a Firewise USA® neighborhood leader.

The South Shore Neighborhood Leader Meet-and-Greet will be held on August 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Training Center, 1195 Rufus Allen Blvd.

State of Lake Tahoe: Algal growth up, collapse of zooplankton and Mysis shrimp populations

The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, or TERC, has released its annual Tahoe: State of the Lake Report. The report informs nonscientists about important factors affecting the health of Lake Tahoe and provides the scientific underpinnings for restoration and management decisions within the Lake Tahoe Basin.

The report summarizes data collected during 2021 in the context of the long-term record of research at Lake Tahoe. UC Davis researchers have continuously monitored the lake since 1968.

Closure Extended on Carson Road within US-50 Camino Safety Project

CAMINO – Caltrans District 3 and the El Dorado County Department of Transportation are notifying the traveling public that the closure of Carson Road within the ongoing US-50 Camino Safety Project is being extended due to a utility conflict.

Carson Road between Robindale Drive and Carson Court was scheduled to be closed from July 18 to July 29 but now is expected to remain closed for an additional seven days or longer after the discovery of a Comcast cable that was not relocated deep enough. The Comcast cable will need to be lowered as much as 3 feet.

Heaven got a new angel today - The Angel of Tahoe

Lisa Maloff passed away Thursday morning at the age of 93. The tributes started flowing within the hour as the news of her passing reached people throughout the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.

Lisa was special.

Lisa was the Angel of Tahoe.

Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day- August 10 Strike Team Event

Event Date: 
August 10, 2022 - 8:30am

Location:
Meyers recreation trails, South Lake Tahoe

What we’re doing:
In this hands-on restoration event, we will restoring recreational trails impacted by the Caldor Fire. This allows for safer enjoyment of Lake Tahoe’s outdoors, and prevents damage to wildlife habitat caused by people blazing their own paths. The more that we are inspired by the Lake Tahoe Basin, the more that we want to care for it. Space is limited, RSVP here today.

What to bring:

Location

Meyers recreation trails, South Lake Tahoe
United States

American Legion Post 795 in South Lake Tahoe accepting resumes for bartender/event manager

The American Legion Post 795 is accepting resumes for those interested in applying for the position of Managing Bartender. This person will not only serve as the bartender but also book events at the Legion and other duties.

John “Skip” Steve, who has been the Legion’s manager and bartender for more than 14 years, has made the difficult decision to move in a different direction. The members of Post 795 are sad to see Skip leave, but wish him the best in his future, said Post Commander Tom Millham.

Nevada State Lands acquires over 10 acres in Tahoe Basin

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Nevada Division of State Lands (NDSL) has acquired 10.6 acres of land located in the upper Kingsbury area to ensure the long-term management and protection of natural habitat for native plant and wildlife species in Lake Tahoe, and to help reduce wildfire risks. This new conservation area was funded by Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) mitigation funds.

Wylder Hotel Hope Valley Eastern Sierra History Series: Tales Along El Camino Sierra

Event Date: 
July 30, 2022 - 2:00pm

Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series, with an entertaining presentation, Tales Along El Camino Sierra, on Saturday, July 30. Using rare and seldom seen photographs, local historian and author David Woodruff recounts the impressive and fascinating efforts promoted by boosters in Eastern California and Western Nevada, to get a modern roadway (Highway 395) built in their region. From record-setting flights over Mt. Whitney to partnering with two World Fairs, the ballyhoo created by the Inyo Good Road Club was amusing, improbable, and effective.

Wine County in the Village

Event Date: 
September 4, 2022 - 1:00pm

Sample wines from the California Wine Region at Wine In The Village on September 4 at 1 p.m. The cost is $40 and organizers say a portion of the proceeds go to Christmas Cheer. For tickets are more information, visit https://theshopsatheavenly.com/.

Oak Fire at 18,824 acres and 36% contained

The Oak Fire has been burning east of the town of Midpines since Friday, July 22. To date, 18,824 acres have burned and firefighters have been able to put a containment line around 36 percent of the time. Most of this line is on the southwestern end of the fire where most of the populated areas are located.

Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care announces Wildlife Wednesday events in August

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care continues its Wildlife Wednesday series in August.

LTWC team members will host a 1-hour presentation and Q&A at Lake Tahoe Wildlife's Tahoe Fund Outdoor Learning Center on Al Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. This all-ages event is free, and donations are appreciated (suggested donation: $10 for an individual or $25 for a family).

18th annual Day in Paradise features duck races, live music, car show, food trucks

Event Date: 
August 6, 2022 - 12:00pm

The South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club is holding the 18th annual Day in Paradise on Saturday, August 6 from noon to 7 p.m. at Tahoe Paradise Park.

Admission is free and there will be free kids' games, a car show, food trucks, live music, a beer garden, a silent auction, and the famous Duck Races.

Purchase duck race tickets at the event - one for $5, or a "six quack" for $20. First place is $300, second $200, and third $100. Businesses can get a business duck for a $100 donation.

For more information, call 775.589.6500.

El Dorado National Forest interpretive hikes at Carson Pass

The El Dorado National Forest Interpretive Association is offering two upcoming hikes for the public to enjoy, both free of charge.

On July 29, there is an interpretive hike, “The Geology of Carson Pass,” starting at 10:30 a.m., and will start at the Carson Pass Information Station on California Hwy 88. Learn about the amazing geological formations around the area. These hikes are designed for people who can hike a couple of miles and appreciate the rocks as much as the flowers. This is a 1.5-mile meander on a moderate to easy trail. Space is limited…call 209-258-8606 to reserve a spot.

Post-fire resilience workshops to focus on Dixie, Caldor & Tamarack fires

University of California Cooperative Extension is holding online weekly workshops and in-person field trips to connect landowners affected by recent wildfires to post-fire management concepts, strategies, professionals, and programs.

On-line weekly Tuesdays, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. September 6 to October 4. 2022, and in-person field trips on October 12, October 13, and October 14 (participants attend one).

George Clinton's "Final Farewell Tour" in Truckee

Event Date: 
August 14, 2022 - 3:00pm

Late-Nite Productions, and One Vision Ent. Group, are bringing "George Clinton's Farewell Tour" featuring George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, live at the beautiful Truckee Regional Park Outdoor Amphitheater in Truckee, Calif. The show is on Sunday, August 14, 2022, and doors open at 3:00 p.m.

South Lake Tahoe artist Eva Salyer will be doing live art on stage.

Cable Fire at 20 acres, 100% contained

UPDATE 7 p.m. 7/28; The Cable fire is 100 percent contained and remains at 20 acres in size. The fire will remain in patrol status for several more days to ensure no new smokes develop within the perimeter of the fire.

UPDATE 9 a.m. 7/28: Firefighters continue to gain ground on containment of the Cable fire which is now 90 percent contained. Crews are patrolling for hot spots and smoke within the fire perimeter and improving control lines. There are 28 people, and 2 engines assigned to the fire which is 20 acres in size.

The human-caused fire is under investigation.

Bread & Broth 4 Kids summer food program and free community farmer's market Wednesday

Event Date: 
July 27, 2022 (All day)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Food Bank, in partnership with California Emergency Food Link and Bread & Broth, is bringing food to South Lake Tahoe during their monthly free Farmer's Market on Wednesday, July 27. The drive-through food distribution offers fresh, seasonal produce and non-perishable food for those needing help to get food on the table. Those walking in are welcome as well.

They will be at the parking lot of St. Theresa Church from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 1041 Lyons Avenue, South Lake Tahoe.

Barton Health's John Truesdell, RN, Recognized with The DAISY Award

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – John Truesdell, registered nurse (RN) with Barton’s Emergency Department, was selected as a recipient of The DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses. The award is in recognition of the clinical skill and compassionate care nurses provide to create a superior experience for patients and their families.

National Night Out scheduled for South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
August 2, 2022 - 4:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif – This year’s National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 2, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in South Lake Tahoe. Everyone is invited to come enjoy the fun, information-filled evening, centered on crime prevention and awareness. South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD), with the assistance of state and local public safety partners, is hosting the event to provide public safety information and educational family fun.

The event will be held in the TJMAXX parking lot, located at 2015 Lake Tahoe Boulevard.

Recent power outages in South Lake Tahoe explained

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In recent weeks, four power outages in the South Lake Tahoe area have affected the same neighborhoods as shown in the photo above.

Underground electrical infrastructure issues caused all but one of these outages, according to Liberty Utilities. The other was a line going into fire mode. While these incidents were unrelated, they impacted the same circuit and therefore the same customers.

5th annual Tahoe Brewfest moves to heart of South Lake Tahoe on August 27

Event Date: 
August 27, 2022 - 12:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe has moved its 5th annual Tahoe Brewfest to the heart of South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, August 27 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Ski Run Boulevard will be closed for the event as people celebrate the mountain culture, beer, and community.

Due to contract and permitting challenges the venue moved to Ski Run which offers easy access for walking or biking to the event from anywhere in town, and with over 30 beers to sample, you won’t want to be driving.

Kings Beach man dies in Tahoe City collision after work utility golf cart struck from behind

TAHOE CITY, Calif. - SR28 is reopened after being closed Tuesday morning following a fatal collision in the westbound lane in Tahoe City.

Firefighters gain on Oak Fire - now 26% contained, 18,532 acres in size

UPDATE 9PM 7/26: The Oak Fire continues to be 26 percent contained and grew a bit today to 18,532 acres. Although good progress continues on the fire, there is much work to be done, according to CalFIRE. An infrared flight over the fire showed minimal heat in Lushmeadows and surrounding communities. Crews have been able to hold and improve the fire line in the Mariposa Pines area. More evacuation orders were reduced to fire advisement early this afternoon.

Volunteers needed for Lake Tahoe Wildflower Big Year event

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Thanks to a series of spring storms, wildflowers are peaking in the second half of July and the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) is looking for people to join the Wildflower Big Year event. It’s a celebration of the many hundreds of plant species that make the Lake Tahoe region their home.

Tahoe: State of the Lake presentation by TERC on Thursday

Event Date: 
July 28, 2022 - 5:30pm

Join UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) on Thursday, July 28 for the annual Tahoe: State of the Lake Report presentation at the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center.

North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District awards over $90,000 in grants

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - North Lake Tahoe’s new TBID Advisory and Zone 1 Committees, comprised of local business owners and representatives, have recommended the first three local projects to receive funding from the business community’s self-assessed Tourism Business Improvement District revenues. Mural and downtown lighting projects in Kings Beach and Tahoe City were recommended by the committees in support of the region’s stewardship education efforts and to support local businesses by adding to the evening ambiance and creating a welcoming sense of place in the downtown areas.

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