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Illegal parking, unsafe behaviors, and trash are issues on Lake Tahoe highways
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/27/2023 - 3:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What has become an annual situation since COVID, continues to be a dangerous issue on US50 and SR89 at Lake Tahoe. It has nothing to do with masks or social distancing but has everything to do with parking. Many people heading to Tahoe to find some sort of snow to play in have forgotten how to be safe and park safely along the roadways.
In just a few days over the Christmas holiday weekend, 111 parking tickets were issued by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) on US50 at Echo Summit and SR89 at Emerald Bay.
Early-bird discount for Lake Tahoe Marathon ends Sunday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/27/2023 - 1:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As organizers are on Maui preparing for the 16th annual Maui Oceanfront Marathon in January, they are offering participants in the Lake Tahoe Marathon a 20 percent early-bird discount through New Year's Eve.
The 29th annual Lake Tahoe Marathon will be held October 18 - 20, 2024.
Zumba (Kahle Community Center)
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/27/2023 - 12:47pmEvent Date:
Repeats every week until Thu Jan 25 2024 .
January 4, 2024 - 9:00am
January 11, 2024 - 9:00am
January 18, 2024 - 9:00am
January 25, 2024 - 9:00am
Zumba
Instructor: Nancy Taylor
Location: Kahle Community Center
Day & Times: Monday - Thursdays at 9:00am, Ongoing – New Days
Ages: 13 & up
Cost: $15 drop-in or multi-use punch cards may be purchased
Are you ready to dance yourself into shape, reduce stress, burn calories and tone your body? Zumba © class is a fun, joyful dance fitness program that incorporates rhythms and dance moves from Latin music, belly dancing, hip hop and more. It doesn’t matter if you think you can dance; all are welcome to join the party! Class size is limited
Zumba (Kahle Community Center)
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/27/2023 - 12:46pmEvent Date:
Repeats every week until Wed Mar 27 2024 .
January 3, 2024 - 9:00am
January 10, 2024 - 9:00am
January 17, 2024 - 9:00am
January 24, 2024 - 9:00am
January 31, 2024 - 9:00am
February 7, 2024 - 9:00am
February 14, 2024 - 9:00am
February 21, 2024 - 9:00am
February 28, 2024 - 9:00am
March 6, 2024 - 9:00am
March 13, 2024 - 9:00am
March 20, 2024 - 9:00am
March 27, 2024 - 9:00am
Zumba
Instructor: Nancy Taylor
Location: Kahle Community Center
Day & Times: Monday - Thursdays at 9:00am, Ongoing – New Days
Ages: 13 & up
Cost: $15 drop-in or multi-use punch cards may be purchased
Are you ready to dance yourself into shape, reduce stress, burn calories and tone your body? Zumba © class is a fun, joyful dance fitness program that incorporates rhythms and dance moves from Latin music, belly dancing, hip hop and more. It doesn’t matter if you think you can dance; all are welcome to join the party! Class size is limited
Zumba (Kahle Community Center)
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/27/2023 - 12:45pmEvent Date:
Repeats every week until Fri Jan 26 2024 .
January 8, 2024 - 9:00am
January 15, 2024 - 9:00am
January 22, 2024 - 9:00am
Zumba
Instructor: Nancy Taylor
Location: Kahle Community Center
Day & Times: Monday - Thursdays at 9:00am, Ongoing – New Days
Ages: 13 & up
Cost: $15 drop-in or multi-use punch cards may be purchased
Are you ready to dance yourself into shape, reduce stress, burn calories and tone your body? Zumba © class is a fun, joyful dance fitness program that incorporates rhythms and dance moves from Latin music, belly dancing, hip hop and more. It doesn’t matter if you think you can dance; all are welcome to join the party! Class size is limited
Identification of skull leads cold case investigation to missing South Lake Tahoe woman
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/27/2023 - 11:17am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An identification has been made in the cold case investigation of a South Lake Tahoe woman who went missing in 1970.
It has been over 53 years since Donna Ann Lass was last seen alive while working at the then-Sahara Tahoe. Her disappearance was covered in a South Tahoe Now story marking the 50th anniversary of that date, September 6, 1970.
Jazzercise (Kahle Community Center)
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/27/2023 - 11:03amEvent Date:
Repeats every week until Thu Jan 25 2024 .
December 28, 2023 - 5:30pm
January 4, 2024 - 5:30pm
January 11, 2024 - 5:30pm
January 18, 2024 - 5:30pm
January 25, 2024 - 5:30pm
Jazzercise
Instructor: Sherry Baiocchi
Location: Kahle Community Center
Day & Times: Saturdays at 9:00am
Tuesday & Thursdays at 5:30pm
No Class on Holidays
When: Ongoing
Ages: 13 & up
Cost: $15 drop-in or reduced monthly passes may be purchased from the instructor
The NEW Jazzercise is a calorie burning, pulse-pounding, fun fitness program that puts your muscles to the test. Hot playlists keep you rockin’. New formats – Fusion, Core, Dance Mixx & Strength incinerate up to 600 calories/hour. Temperature check and mask required at all times. Class size is limited
Jazzercise (Kahle Community Center)
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/27/2023 - 11:02amEvent Date:
Repeats every week until Tue Jan 30 2024 .
January 2, 2024 - 5:30pm
January 9, 2024 - 5:30pm
January 16, 2024 - 5:30pm
January 23, 2024 - 5:30pm
January 30, 2024 - 5:30pm
Jazzercise
Instructor: Sherry Baiocchi
Location: Kahle Community Center
Day & Times: Saturdays at 9:00am
Tuesday & Thursdays at 5:30pm
No Class on Holidays
When: Ongoing
Ages: 13 & up
Cost: $15 drop-in or reduced monthly passes may be purchased from the instructor
The NEW Jazzercise is a calorie burning, pulse-pounding, fun fitness program that puts your muscles to the test. Hot playlists keep you rockin’. New formats – Fusion, Core, Dance Mixx & Strength incinerate up to 600 calories/hour. Temperature check and mask required at all times. Class size is limited
Lake Wind Advisory in place for Lake Tahoe as first wave of systems arrives
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/27/2023 - 10:24am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday. They said to expect southwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Wave heights from 2 to 3 feet are expected, with the highest waves from mid-lake to the north and east shores.
Small boats, kayaks, and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.
New Year's Eve celebration at Heavenly Village to include fireworks and live music
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/26/2023 - 7:46pm
Event Date:
December 31, 2023 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Get ready to ring in the New Year with a fun night of live entertainment and fireworks at the Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe. Everyone is invited to the free December 31 festivities, starting at 5 p.m.
Lake Tahoe Markets keeps the farm fresh food going year-round in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/26/2023 - 7:20pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Each year, as summer beckons, farmer's markets start to appear around Lake Tahoe with their strawberries, peaches, peppers, and corn. The wait can seem endless, but there is a local cure for that other than the grocery store, and, it comes right to your door.
Lake Tahoe Markets is that cure.
Commissioners vote 3-2 to ban vacation home rentals north of Cave Rock at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/26/2023 - 4:15pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Douglas County Commissioner Danny Tarkanian asked for a ban of vacation home rentals (VHRs) in all areas north of Cave Rock State Park on November 2, and in two meetings, the ban is now complete. The issuance of permits will end on December 31, 2024, after the passing of a new ordinance.
"Two-thirds of my proposal on VHRs has now passed," Tarkanian said in an emailed overview of the meeting. "The last part is reducing the number of VHR permits in each neighborhood based upon the analysis of VHR Program Manager, Ernie Strewlow."
CIRCL Mobility (Kahle Community Center)
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/26/2023 - 10:31am
Event Date:
Repeats every week until Mon Jan 29 2024 .
January 8, 2024 - 10:00am
Event Date:
January 15, 2024 - 10:00am
Event Date:
January 22, 2024 - 10:00am
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January 29, 2024 - 10:00am CIRCL Mobility
Instructor: Nancy Taylor
Location: Kahle Community Center
Day & Times: Monday at 10:00-10:30am, Ongoing - New Day
Ages: 13 & up
Cost: $7.50 drop-in only multi-use cards may be purchased
Release. Restore. Renew
Based on the science of functional movement, class focuses on flexibility, breathwork and mobility exercises to help you move better and longer. Set to a soundtrack of healing tones + sound frequencies to help your mind focus and release stress. Class size is limited
Zumba (Kahle Community Center)
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/26/2023 - 10:30am
Event Date:
Repeats every week until Tue Jan 30 2024 .
January 2, 2024 - 9:00am
Event Date:
January 9, 2024 - 9:00am
Event Date:
January 16, 2024 - 9:00am
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January 23, 2024 - 9:00am
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January 30, 2024 - 9:00am Zumba
Instructor: Nancy Taylor
Location: Kahle Community Center
Day & Times: Monday - Thursdays at 9:00am, Ongoing – New Days
Ages: 13 & up
Cost: $15 drop-in or multi-use punch cards may be purchased
Are you ready to dance yourself into shape, reduce stress, burn calories and tone your body? Zumba © class is a fun, joyful dance fitness program that incorporates rhythms and dance moves from Latin music, belly dancing, hip hop and more. It doesn’t matter if you think you can dance; all are welcome to join the party! Class size is limited
Mindful Yoga (Kahle Community Center)
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/26/2023 - 10:27am
Event Date:
Repeats every week until Tue Jan 30 2024 .
January 2, 2024 - 10:00am
Event Date:
January 9, 2024 - 10:00am
Event Date:
January 16, 2024 - 10:00am
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January 23, 2024 - 10:00am
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January 30, 2024 - 10:00am Mindful Yoga
Instructor: Susan Glasson
Location: Kahle Community Center
Dates: Tuesday & Thursdays
Time: Time: 10:00 – 11:00am ZOOM Option – Check Kahle Facebook Page for class code
Cost: $5 drop-in
Payments can be made over the phone with a debit or VISA/MC credit card
Yoga for Everybody (Kahle Community Center)
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/26/2023 - 10:26am
Event Date:
Repeats every week until Tue Jan 30 2024 .
January 2, 2024 - 6:30pm
Event Date:
January 9, 2024 - 6:30pm
Event Date:
January 16, 2024 - 6:30pm
Event Date:
January 23, 2024 - 6:30pm
Event Date:
January 30, 2024 - 6:30pm Yoga for Everybody
Instructor: Susan Glasson
Location: Kahle Community Center
Dates: Tuesdays
Time: 6:30 – 7:30pm ZOOM Option – Check Kahle Facebook Page for class code
Cost: $5 drop-in
Payments can be made over the phone with a debit or VISA/MC credit card
All levels of Yoga enthusiasts welcome! Sessions will focus on pranayama (breath) and asana (postures) during each hour long class. Some basic yoga philosophy will be introduced. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat to class.
Philippine Stick Fighting Arnis (Kahle Community Center)
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/26/2023 - 10:23amPhilippine Stick Fighting Arnis
Instructor: Chris & Rick Manglinong
Location: Kahle Community Center
New Session: Wednesdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31
Time: 5:45 – 6:45pm
Adult: 16 & up Cost: $28 Drop-in: $12 per class
Next Session: Wednesdays, February 7, 14, 28
Time: 5:45 – 6:45pm
Adult: 16 & up Cost: $21 Drop-in: $12 per class
Arnis is a blending of countless styles, is simple to learn and requires no special conditioning or raw physical strength. Class size limited
Register at Kahle Community Center, 236 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, NV 89449 or call 775-586-7271
Tae Kwon Do (Kahle Community Center)
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/26/2023 - 10:22am
Event Date:
January 10, 2024 - 4:45pm Tae Kwon Do
Instructor: Chris & Rick Manglinong
Location: Kahle Community Center
New Session: Wednesdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31
Time: 4:45 – 5:45pm
Youth: 7 – 12 years Cost: $20 Drop-in: $8 per class
Adult: 13 & up Cost: $28 Drop-in: $12 per class
Next Session: Wednesdays, February 7, 14, 28
Time: 4:45 – 5:45pm
Youth: 7 – 12 years Cost: $15 Drop-in: $8 per class
Adult: 13 & up Cost: $21 Drop-in: $12 per class
Qigong & Tai Chi (Kahle Community Center)
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/26/2023 - 10:18am
Event Date:
Repeats every week until Thu Feb 01 2024 .
January 8, 2024 - 4:00pm
Event Date:
January 15, 2024 - 4:00pm
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January 22, 2024 - 4:00pm
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January 29, 2024 - 4:00pm Qigong & Tai Chi
Instructor: Susan Stonestreet
Location: Kahle Community Center
Day & Time: Mondays, 4-5:15pm NO Class on December 25 2023, January 1 and January 15 2024
Cost: $5 drop-in
All levels and physical abilities welcome! Sessions focus on improving general health and wellbeing of the practitioner. A combination of Tai Chi, Qigong, meditation, gentle rocking & stretching movements and breathing exercises are practiced to enhance students’ balance, coordination, flow and transition. Wear comfortable clothing. Class size is limited
Jazzercise (Kahle Community Center)
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/26/2023 - 10:15am
Event Date:
Repeats every week until Sat Jan 27 2024 .
December 30, 2023 - 9:00am
Event Date:
January 6, 2024 - 9:00am
Event Date:
January 13, 2024 - 9:00am
Event Date:
January 20, 2024 - 9:00am
Event Date:
January 27, 2024 - 9:00am Jazzercise
Instructor: Sherry Baiocchi
Location: Kahle Community Center
Day & Times: Saturdays at 9:00am
Tuesday & Thursdays at 5:30pm
No Class on Holidays
When: Ongoing
Ages: 13 & up
Cost: $15 drop-in or reduced monthly passes may be purchased from the instructor
The NEW Jazzercise is a calorie burning, pulse-pounding, fun fitness program that puts your muscles to the test. Hot playlists keep you rockin’. New formats – Fusion, Core, Dance Mixx & Strength incinerate up to 600 calories/hour. Temperature check and mask required at all times. Class size is limited
Dog Obedience Class (Kahle Community Center)
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/26/2023 - 10:13am
Event Date:
Repeats every week until Thu Feb 15 2024 .
January 11, 2024 - 7:00pm
Event Date:
January 18, 2024 - 7:00pm
Event Date:
January 25, 2024 - 7:00pm
Event Date:
February 1, 2024 - 7:00pm
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February 8, 2024 - 7:00pm
Event Date:
February 15, 2024 - 7:00pm Dog Obedience Class
Instructor: Guy Yeaman
Location: Kahle Community Center
Need help promoting good conduct and communicating with your dog? Then this class is for you and your dog. Instructor Guy uses a light handed approach to help you to teach your dog to obey the commands: heel, sit, stay and recall. Each dog needs a training collar, a fabric or leather lead. Dog must be at least 4 months old. Bring a copy of shot records to the first class.
New Session: Thursdays, January 11 – February 15, 2024
Time: 7-8pm
Cost: $100 per session
More info: www.dogmanguy.com.
Mountain Lion Aviation gives back to Tahoe for every hour in the air
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/25/2023 - 10:56pm
Every hour flown by Mountain Lion Aviation this year has helped the Tahoe Fund get more work done on the ground to improve the Lake Tahoe environment.
At the beginning of the year, the private aviation charter company teamed up with the Tahoe Fund to donate funds for every hour flown. Now, they have contributed nearly $17,000 to support projects that are helping lower and sequester carbon emissions, including:
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/25/2023 - 8:53pm
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.
December 14 - December 20, 2023
12/14
02:09 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN PROGRESS - Occurred at 415DOG on Huph St. in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ARREST.
Tahoe Chamber parts ways with executive director
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/25/2023 - 7:41pm
STATELINE, Nev. - The Tahoe Chamber has parted ways with its executive director after two years. Mike Glover was terminated earlier this month by the Board.
The last week of 2023 may bring a gift for those wanting snow around Lake Tahoe and the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/24/2023 - 11:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you were dreaming of a white Christmas you may have to wait a little longer. A couple of disturbances may bring a few light showers to the region through Monday night, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. Otherwise, dry conditions and a warming trend are on tap through Tuesday. A more active pattern settles in from Wednesday onward, with several rounds of rain and mountain snow possible into the New Year.
The first storm of the week arrives Wednesday afternoon; this storm will
Last night of the 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/24/2023 - 10:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Saturday night is the 24th night of the Cuppa Tahoe/South Lake Tahoe Library's 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar. Tonight's bedtime reader is business owner Ted Kennedy.
What the Instagram story HERE.
He is reading "The TB12 Method" by Tom Brady.
"I read to learn & get caught up with what’s going on in the world," said Ted.
Community members share their holiday stories
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/24/2023 - 1:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - Christmas, Hanukkah, and the rest of the holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day means many things to many people. Everyone adds to their own stories each day, whether it's a quick entry or a whole chapter. When asked what their favorite stories, dreams and wishes are about the holidays, the following locals shared:
Kudos: The South Lake Tahoe Cancer Leagues 45th annual See's Candy sale sells out
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/24/2023 - 12:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Cancer League would like to thank the community for embracing its cause and once again supporting its 45th annual See's Candies sale. Fortunately, for us, we once again sold out early thanks to not only the community but those who donated their time to volunteer for this event.
Kudos to the following volunteers; Doug W., Robert R., Elle Dee C., Mary V., Carol O., and Erika G. No community service would be successful without volunteers.
Night 23 of the 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/23/2023 - 10:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Saturday night is the 23rd night of the Cuppa Tahoe/South Lake Tahoe Library's 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar. Tonight's bedtime readers are Briann and Erik Baker. They were both pros with the Dancing With the Tahoe Stars, Erik is with Lake Tahoe Community College and Brian is an Outside TV host and business owner.
They did a funny skit that you can watch HERE.
They are reading "Everybody Fights," by Kim Dean and Penn Holderness.
Bijou students participate in Global Hour of Code
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/23/2023 - 12:10am
Earlier this month, close to 150 students at Bijou Community School participated in hands-on computer coding activities with millions of other students around the world as part of Computer Science Education Week’s Hour of Code.
The Hour of Code takes place each year during Computer Science Education Week in recognition of the birthday (December 9, 1906) of computing pioneer Admiral Grace Murray Hopper. This year it took place during the week of December 4th with a primary theme of expanding knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Column: Hone in on health this holiday season
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/22/2023 - 11:57pm
Give yourself the gift of health this holiday season. Try these tips to make the holidays a time of fulfillment, self-acceptance, and good physical health.
Spread kindness. While holiday festivities often involve beautifully wrapped presents and extravagant gestures, the true magic lies in simple acts of compassion. Have you ever felt a heartwarming glow from just being kind?
Night 22 of the 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/22/2023 - 8:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Friday night is the 22nd night of the Cuppa Tahoe/South Lake Tahoe Library's 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar. Tonight's bedtime reader is Debbie Brown, owner of Coldwater Brewery.
"I read to relax from a hard day and sleep restfully all night," said Debbie.
She is reading "Grandma's Christmas Wishes" by Holly Berry Byrd.
To watch the Instagram video of Night #22, visit HERE.
Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team continues progress to improve forest health in 2023
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/22/2023 - 6:01am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Tahoe’s trees are now starting to be draped in snow, and wildfire is not at the top of most people's minds. The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT), however, is taking action year-round to protect lives, property, and the environment within the Lake Tahoe Basin from wildfire. This collaborative group was formed in 2008 and includes 21 federal, tribal, state, and local conservation, land management, and fire agencies.
One-way traffic control continues on US50 - expect impact to holiday traffic flow
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/22/2023 - 12:05am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One-way reversing traffic control remains in place on U.S. Highway 50 just east of Echo Summit for blasting and clearing work after a rockfall sent large boulders onto the roadway late Tuesday night.
South Tahoe Refuse offering smaller cart sizes
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/21/2023 - 11:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe Refuse (STR) has some good news for residents hoping for smaller residential trash carts. STR announced Thursday that smaller new cart size options are now available for California customers, with Nevada customers getting the option in 2024.
Night 21 of the 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/21/2023 - 11:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Thursday night is the twenty-first night of the Cuppa Tahoe/South Lake Tahoe Library's 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar. Tonight's bedtime readers are Chris and Kathy Campion. Kathy is a former USFS Wildlife biologist and current Aspen Hollow plant expert. She says, “We read with our kids and grandkids every night because reading is the gateway to learning everything else in the world.”
Husband Chris, a retired FBI agent, adds, “I like reading mysteries to visit other worlds where crimes are always solved in a few hours and it’s never who you think.”
Kudos: South Tahoe Association of Realtors provides 200 gifts to local youth
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/21/2023 - 11:34am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe Association of Realtors (STAR) delivered 200 gifts to 99 members of the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe.
STAR has an Annual Wish Tree event where affiliates and members of the community “adopt” members from the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe and purchase, wrap, and deliver gifts. This has been the biggest year, with an additional 28 kids receiving gifts compared to last year.
El Dorado County Commission on Aging seeks new members
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/21/2023 - 7:00am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Commission on Aging currently is accepting applications from interested residents for two vacant commissioners. The Commission strives to attain a balanced geographic representation and applicants are sought from all areas of the county, including South Lake Tahoe. Preference is given to individuals aged 60 years and older.
South Tahoe Middle School students awarded prizes for how they'd "Be The Change"
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/21/2023 - 6:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Winners have been selected in the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) art and writing contests at South Tahoe Middle School.
The service club helped sponsor "Challenge Day" on November 30 and a Challenge Day assembly on December 1. The two-day event is a program that helps students connect across lines of difference, giving a sense of belonging, and giving students the tools to create the culture they want in the school.
The theme of the Challenge Day program is to "Be the Change."
Spaces available in Zephyr Point Winter Camp
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/21/2023 - 6:01am
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - You don’t need to look too far from home for an awesome winter break from January 2-5, 2024 for grades K-6. At Zephyr Point, kids will take an adventure, enjoying all that a week on Lake Tahoe in the winter has to offer! Winter Camp Zephyr is all about creating unforgettable experiences for campers.
Camp runs from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday.
Winter Camp Zephyr will hold many of the same types of activities as Summer Camp Zephyr only with a frosty twist.
Girls Wrestling Showcase at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/20/2023 - 9:39pm
Event Date:
December 21, 2023 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High Girls Wrestling Team is hosting a showcase event in the school's Gold Gym on Thursday, December 21 at 5 p.m.
The team will be hosting Reed High School and Fernley High School.
It won't be just wrestling as the public can support the South Tahoe team with the purchase of apparel and food, including poke bowls.
The evening of wrestling is free.
Lucky Beaver Bar & Grill treats Douglas County Sheriff's Office and court staff with holiday dinner
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/20/2023 - 9:12pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Once again, the Lucky Beaver Bar & Burger provided a holiday meal for Douglas County court staff, Judge Mike Johnson, and law enforcement at the lake. The aroma of a substantial feast spread throughout the courthouse on December 20th as a turkey and all the trimmings were shared.
Night 20 of the 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/20/2023 - 8:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Wednesday night is the twentieth night of the Cuppa Tahoe/South Lake Tahoe Library's 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar. Tonight's bedtime reader is Dr. Megan Jewell, OB/GYN at Barton Health.
"We always read before bed together because we love snuggle time together," said Dr. Jewell. "It helps us feel calm and fall asleep faster."
She is reading with her daughter, birthday girl Hazel.
They are reading "Dragon Masters, The Fortress of The Stone Dragon" by Tracey West.
January forum: Making a 4-year university an option
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/20/2023 - 11:42am
Event Date:
January 17, 2024 - 7:00pm
Due to the storm, this event has been moved to Wednesday, January 17 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Learning Haven is hosting its next free forum on Wednesday, January 10 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe. Students in grades 6-12 and their parents will benefit from this forum that jumps into the basic A-G requirements for University of California or California State University schools.
Organizers will plan your schedule to make sure you are qualified to attend.
Expect delays on US50 over Echo Summit as Caltrans crews blast fallen boulders
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/20/2023 - 10:11am
11:39AM Update: The road is currently closed in both directions as crews blast the rocks. Follow https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ for current information.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - US50 is now open at Echo Summit after boulders fell onto the roadway overnight, causing the road to be closed for three hours.
Crews from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) moved the boulders and debris onto the shoulders in the middle of the night but will be back on Wednesday to finish cleaning, which involves some blasting.
South Lake Tahoe joins cities across the country for Wreaths Across American
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/20/2023 - 7:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Members of Lake Tahoe Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) joined groups from across the country on Saturday, December 16 for a Wreaths Across America ceremony.
Chautauqua performance, Those That Survived, at Dayton's Odeon Saloon
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/20/2023 - 6:30am
Event Date:
December 27, 2023 - 7:00pm
The Odeon Saloon in Dayton, Nevada is the location for the next area historical Chautauqua performance, “Those That Survived.”
On Wednesday, December 27 at 7 p.m., the Odeon Saloon continues its Odeon Oldies History series with the Chautauqua by local authors and historians David & Gayle Woodruff as they assume the characters of James Reed and his wife Margret. The Reeds were the original organizers of the infamous Donner Party of 1846.
Tube Tahoe making snow, adding big air jump, trampoline and private igloos
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/20/2023 - 6:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One year ago Lake Tahoe was experiencing the beginning of the second snowiest winter on record, but that is far from the case for 2023. The lack of snow, though, isn't hampering operations at Tube Tahoe because of their extensive snowmaking operations.
Night 19 of the 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/19/2023 - 8:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tuesday night is the nineteenth night of the Cuppa Tahoe/South Lake Tahoe Library's 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar. Tonight's bedtime reader is Gianna Aveni, owner of Blue Granite Climbing Gym.
She's reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling.
"I love reading before bed because it gives me an opportunity to leave all of the stress and worries of this world behind and enter a new world. My favorite books will forever be the Harry Potter series, I read them over and over again," said Gianna.
Kudos: Temple Bat Yam thanks its SLT Community and beyond
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/19/2023 - 7:13pm
After all the planning, canvassing our multiple communities for donations (from Reno to Carson City and the Carson Valley, and of course, South Lake Tahoe), and all of the cooking and baking, we can now reflect on our amazing Vodka & Latke event. Temple Bat Yam would like to give a shout-out and huge thank you to our generous local businesses and individuals for their donations.
We appreciate your continued support:
Adventure Fit Dojo
Alpine Animal Hospital
Artemis
Azul Latin Kitchen
Bally's Lake Tahoe
Barbara Riley
Bare Roots Coffee
BarkBox
Basecamp Pizza
Bella Vita
