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Heavenly Village Turkey Drive gathers 350 turkeys for Christmas Cheer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/25/2020 - 12:14am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Christmas is going to be merrier for families on the south shore after an outpouring of support for those less fortunate this holiday season. There have been toy and food drives, and one of those recently held was by The Shops at Heavenly Village and Dreu Murin Productions.
Nominations announced for the 13th annual Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 12:57pm
The Tahoe Chamber collected 190 nominations from the community for the 13th annual Blue Ribbon Award to celebrate the businesses, non-profits and individuals that make the South Shore of Lake Tahoe so unique. Local businesses have been a resilient backbone of the community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and honoring their contributions, achievements and milestones is more important than ever before.
Tahoe Arts Project cancels two biggest fundraisers - starting donation drive
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 8:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dancing With the Tahoe Stars for 2021 has been canceled and Music on the Beach 2020 was canceled, both of which are the Tahoe Arts Project's biggest fundraisers of the year.
During these uncertain times the only thing certain is that South Lake Tahoe area nonprofits need help from the community more than ever.
Heavenly Village reopening Memorial Day Weekend with music, food and sidewalk sale
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/20/2020 - 9:10am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun May 24 2020 .
May 22, 2020 (All day)
May 23, 2020 (All day)
May 24, 2020 (All day)
The Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe is reopening over the Memorial Day Weekend and having a four-day celebration after being closed since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
"We are excited to have the village open and operating," said Heavenly Village VP Gary Casteel, Jr-. "I cannot stress the level of excitement I have received from our tenants to safely re-open. A special thank you to mayor pro-tem Tami Wallace for all of her support in the re-opening.”
Sales tax revenues increase in South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 3:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Quarterly reports on the sales tax received by the City of South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County (EDC) were released this week. The quarter ending September 2019 shows the County's taxable sales in the unincorporated area grew by 4.3 percent when compared to the same period in 2018. In South Lake Tahoe, taxable sales grew by 6.0 percent. County-wide including both cities within its boundaries saw a 5.1 percent increase. In comparison, the Sacramento region was up 4.5 percent.
Kudos: Bubbles & Bowties thanks all for another successful Adult Prom
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 4:27pm
Thank you for making the 6th annual Bubbles and Bowties Adult Prom another successful year!
Because of the support of the people below and the community, we raised $20,000 to help send our local kids to the Nevada Diabetes Association's Camp Buck.
Special thank yous to:
This year we were so lucky to have Kelsey at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel help us book the incredible venue.
Kerry at Blue Sky Events helped up arrange linens to be donated by creative coverings.
Azul Latin Kitchen raises $11,000 for Tahoe Arts Project
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 9:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the past year, Azul Latin Kitchen in South Lake Tahoe's Heavenly Village has been fundraising for Tahoe Arts Project (TAP). The fruits of their efforts were presented to TAP during their public Williams Duo concert on Januar 30.
Each year Azul Latin Kitchen selects a local nonprofit to be the recipient of their fundraising for the year. In 2017 it was Tahoe Youth and Family Services, last year Live Violence Free, then in 2019 TAP.
Heavenly Village tenants buy turkeys for Christmas Cheer families
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/15/2019 - 8:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It started with a chat a few weeks ago between Tom Davis of the Christmas Cheer Board and Dreu Murin of the Heavenly Village. Tom had told Dreu there was a need for turkeys this holiday season in the South Lake Tahoe community.
Dreu then spoke with Gary Casteel Jr., owner of the Heavenly Village, and a plan for a Village Turkey Drive formed.
Azul Tacos for TAP night to benefit Tahoe Arts Project
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/13/2019 - 11:56pm
Event Date:
December 2, 2019 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Arts Project will be the beneficiary of Azul Latin Kitchen's Tacos for TAP on Monday, December 2 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
There will be an "All You Can Eat Taco Bar," live music, a silent auction and a performance by the Marcia Sarosik Dancers. All of this for just $15 for each adult and $5 for kids under 12.
Tickets will be sold at the door.
Azul Latin Kitchen is located at the intersection of Heavenly Village Way and Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe.
Mt. Tallac High thanks Bread & Broth 4 Kids and the community
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/05/2019 - 4:20pm
Mt. Tallac High School is grateful and honored to be part of such a supportive community.
Much appreciation is extended to all who attended the Mt. Tallac High School annual Community Meet and Greet. Thank you to the many business owners and managers from All Seasons Plumbing & Heating, Harrah’s and Harveys, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, Lake Tahoe Fire Academy, SOS Outreach, Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel, Azul Latin Kitchen, Base Camp Pizza Co., and the Juvenile Service Council. Thank you also to the LTUSD Board Members and community members who attended.
Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/22/2019 - 3:57pm
The following 165 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during the months of May, June and July 2019:
MAY
5/1
BEACH HUT DELI
RIO NAILS SPA
STATELINE BREWERY & RESTAURANT
STATION HOUSE INN
5/2
BLUE MEADOW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
TAHOE TAX & ACCOUNTING SERVICES
5/3
ANNETTE HUTCHINSON PET SITTING
NORCAL ARCHITECTURE
5/4
ACCO ENGINEERED SYSTEMS INC
KS PLUMBING INC
OLD STAGE MOBILE HOME PARK
TACO BELL 036120
TACO BELL 036125
5/6
CAL HEAVENLY VALLEY MOBILE ESTATES
TAHOE BASIN BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS, LLC
TRUCKEE CREEK COTTAGES
South Lake Tahoe Babe Ruth thanks the community for their support
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 9:29pm
The South Lake Tahoe Babe Ruth Organization would like to thank the following community members and businesses who so graciously helped our THREE Nevada State Championship Teams (13-year olds, 14-15 year olds, and 16-18 year olds) compete at the Regional Tournament for the Pacific Southwest with their donations! Over 40 local youth benefited from this generosity by getting to play at the “next” level (one step away from the World Series)! The players had an amazing experience thanks to the community support in our little town here on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. THANK YOU ALL!
Basecamp Pizza raises $17,250 for Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 6:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A year-long fundraising effort by the staff and management at Basecamp Pizza has netted $17,250 for the Lake Tahoe Education Foundation (LTEF).
On Monday, August 12, the popular restaurants in the Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe presented members of LTEF with a check.
Sales tax revenues increase in South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/23/2019 - 9:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The winter of 2019 was a good one for both South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County retailers, ski resorts, restaurants and others whose businesses collect sales tax, including online retailers selling goods in the area.
The first sales tax report for 2019 has been released, with $2,580,475 in gross receipts in South Lake Tahoe during Q4/Q1 and $11,976,387 in the unincorporated areas of El Dorado County. During the same two-quarter period the year before, tax revenues were $2,390,631 and $9,925,645 respectively.
Winners announced in annual Optimist Day in Paradise Duck Races
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/01/2019 - 9:46pm
The Optimist Club of South Lake Tahoe recently held a fun and successful Day in Paradise at Tahoe Paradise Park. Part of the day's festivities were the duck races with 156 decorated business entries.
The Business Duck Best of Show went to Lukin's Water Company and they chose to donate their $100 prize money to High Sierra Softball. First runner up was Base Camp Pizza, followed by SLT Mini-Storage with both of their entries in the top four, and honorable mentions went to Soroptimists International of Tahoe Sierra and Azul Latin Kitchen.
South Lake Tahoe native to sing anthem at S.F. Giants game on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 11:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Those attending League to Save Lake Tahoe night at the San Francisco Giants game Saturday will have a special treat, even before the first pitch is thrown.
20-year-old Aurora Gooch from South Lake Tahoe will open the game by singing the national anthem.
Many in town already know of the talented Aurora through her starring roles on the South Tahoe High Theatre stage, by hearing her sing at the school's football and basketball games, and years of Miss Marcia Sarosik Dance Studio recitals.
South Lake Tahoe restaurants give local law enforcement free meals all week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/03/2019 - 4:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A group of restaurants will be showing their appreciation to local law enforcement from June 3 to June 9, 2019.
This isn't the first time Azul Latin Kitchen, California Burger Co., Social House Deli and Ten Crows BBQ have honored those who are tasked with the responsibility of protecting the community. They have had first responder days, and most recently, days to say "thank you" to snow removal crews.
Kudos: Realtors thank all for successful Pet Adoption Day
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 3:29pm
The South Tahoe Association of REALTORS® Community Involvement Committee and Young Professionals Network would like to thank community members and businesses for helping to make the first Pet Adoption Day a success.
Graciously hosted by South Lake Brewing Co, the event was held on Friday, May 24, 2019 to increase awareness about organizations working to help animals in our community including the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe, Ruff RidersSaving Dogs on Death Row, Boxers & Buddies and the Animal Coalition of Tahoe.
Kudos: Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra thanks Elegant Evening supporters
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 8:09pm
Dear Community, The sold-out 30th annual Elegant Evening 2019 at Harrah’s Tahoe was a huge success and that was due to the generosity of businesses and friends near and far. We are beyond thrilled that our special appeal for Challenge Day was met and exceeded!
Bread & Broth celebrates 30 years, volunteers and Father Grace just before his death
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/05/2019 - 8:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a celebration of 30 years of serving food to the local community through St. Theresa Church's Bread & Broth program. It was a celebration of the volunteers that make their Monday Night meals, Second Serving meals and Bread & Broth 4 Kids so successful in feeding those in need, not only of food but for camaraderie and community.
Keep Tahoe Blue Earth Day volunteers gather 750 pounds of trash and 6000 cigarette butts
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/23/2019 - 1:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Over 60 people volunteered at the 5th annual South Lake Tahoe Earth Day Cleanup on Monday, April 23. They removed 750 pounds of trash which equals to 1,047 gallons of littler, as well as over 6,000 cigarette butts in just three hours.
As the warmer weather continues to melt snow, trash is being exposed. Not only is this an unsightly mess it can also be a hazard to wildlife and the lake's clarity.
Azul Latin Kitchen raises almost $17,000 for Live Violence Free in 2018
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/08/2019 - 5:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each year Azul Latin Kitchen selects a local nonprofit to be the recipient of their fundraising for the year. In 2018, Live Violence Free (LVF) was the recipient of that generosity and today were presented a check for $16,917.50 at a ceremony at Lake Tahoe Community College.
The popular restaurant in the Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe had Tahoe Youth & Family Services as their nonprofit of choice last year and Tahoe Arts Project will get the funds in 2019.
Kudos: Tacofestivus was a huge success!
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 1:05pm
Live Violence Free would like to thank everyone who came out and contributed to the Tacofestivus Fundraiser on Tuesday, December 4. We were overwhelmed by the amount of people who come out to celebrate and support our organization.
Each year Azul Latin Kitchen’s staff chooses a community organization as their beneficiary and Live Violence Free was honored to have been chosen for 2018. In addition to their contribution with the Tacofestivas event, they donated $1 for every Blue Burrow drink purchased and were one of the strongest supporters for our Annual Gala Fundraiser.
Taco Night at Azul to raise funds for Live Violence Free
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/27/2018 - 11:27pm
Event Date:
December 4, 2018 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Azul Latin Kitchen in the Heavenly Village has supported several area nonprofits since they opened with their famous Taco Nights, and on December 4 they are teaming with Live Violence Free for Tacofestivus.
From 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., there will be live music, a silent auction and an all-you-can-eat taco bar at the popular restaurant, all for $15.
This is a family friendly, taco loving event with all proceeds going towards the programs and resources provided by Live Violence Free.
Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/23/2018 - 8:19pm
The following 44 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe in the month of May, 2018.
5/1
BELLICK CONSTRUCTION INC
DMITRIS ART & DESIGN
ENSYNC SPIN STUDIO
HERITAGE ANCIENT NUTRITION BAR
BODYWORKS MASSAGE THERAPY
5/2
CEDAR INN AND SUITES
5/3
METRO SIGN LAKE TAHOE
5/4
CHICKEN IN A BARREL
MCPARLAND SHARED VACATION RENTAL
5/7
MOUNTAIN BREWS
SKATEHOUSE
TAHOE BEAR BOX CO
5/10
ELIZABETH WEDDING DESIGNS
5/14
MADOLE CONSTRUCTION
PORTER ROOFING
THORPE DESIGN
WELLBEING CONSTRUCTION INC
5/15
TALLAC CATERING COMPANY
YANLING XU MASSAGE THERAPY
Letter: Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra club thanks all who made Elegant Evening a success
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/04/2018 - 1:57pm
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra’s Elegant Evening 2018 at Harrah’s Tahoe was a huge success and that was due to the generosity of businesses and friends both near and far.
Thank you to all who attended this fun, entertaining and worthwhile event and those that donated to enable our support of the many programs and organizations we assist. As always, all money raised is invested into schools, scholarships, community projects, youth, and services both locally and globally. (www.sitahoesierra.org) .t
UHC cycling team training in South Lake Tahoe before Amgen TOC
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/09/2018 - 8:55pm
The Amgen Tour of California is just a week away, and since both the women's and men's races come through South Lake Tahoe this year, many cyclists can be seen training on area roads.
On Wednesday, four members of the United Heath Care (UNC) cycling team joined local comedian and radio personality Howie Nave on a bike ride to Round Hill Pines.
Howie participates in the annual America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride around Lake Tahoe, so he can ride, and the ladies of Amgen today treated him kindly on the roads, not leaving him in the dust as he joked about.
Earth Day Community Cleanup
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/09/2018 - 2:15pm
Event Date:
April 18, 2018 - 9:00am Join in on the League to Save Lake Tahoe's community cleanup day on Earth Day, April 18. During the snow melt, trash can become exposed and the League is inviting everyone to join in as they celebrate Earth Month. Kick off the warm season and join in for a cleanup! Cleanup materials will be provided and all volunteers will be treated to a lunch, raffle and prizes.
Bring a reusable water bottle, gloves and friends.
'Thank You' party for former South Lake Tahoe City Manager Nancy Kerry
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/24/2018 - 9:57pm
Event Date:
March 25, 2018 - 6:00pm
Ted Kennedy and Outpost Brewing Co. are holding a 'Thank You Party' for Nancy Kerry, the former city manager of South Lake Tahoe on Sunday, March 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
"Some generous and thankful South Lake Tahoe residents are paying the first $1,500 of the tab so come out and have a fresh beer, some great food and thank Nancy for her great contributions to the city that we all love," said Kennedy on his Facebook post for the event.
Jeffrey Connor and the Connor party will be performing throughout the evening.
Azul Latin Kitchen raises $6,000 for Tahoe Youth & Family Services in 2017
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/26/2018 - 8:38am
Azul Latin Kitchen, located in the Heavenly Village, awarded a check for $6,000 to Tahoe Youth and Family Services during the board meeting on January 22.
Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/28/2017 - 9:19pm
The following 39 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe in the month of November, 2017.
11/1
ALL COAST BUILDERS INC
AUTO LOGIC INDUSTRIES LLC
BONNEY PLUMBING LLC
11/2
MOUNT TALLAC ACCOUNTING
11/3
JOHN HENDERSON RIDESHARE
RICHARD KISTLEN RIDESHARE
11/6
ADVANCED BODYWORK
BRIDGET BUSSELL CLEANING
ZHAND ZHIXIAN MASSAGE THERAPIST
11/7
DAVID WILLIAMS DESIGN
11/8
CARDIEL FLOOR COATINGS INC
MARIA PEREZ HOUSEKEEPING
11/9
Enchilada buffet to benefit Tahoe Youth & Family Services
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/28/2017 - 8:02pm
Event Date:
December 12, 2017 - 5:00pm
The employees of Azul Latin Kitchen have selected Tahoe Youth and Family Services (TYFS) to be the beneficiary of their enchilada fundraiser on Thursday, December 12, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
For just $10 per person, enjoy great food along with a chance to win raffle prizes. There will also be live music and their famous cocktails.
Azul Latin Kitchen is located at 1001 Heavenly Village Way in South Lake Tahoe. The parking garage at Heavenly Village is just $5 for the night, starting at 5:00 p.m. every day.
Lake Tahoe restaurants to raise funds for Puerto Rico and Wine Country
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/08/2017 - 12:08pm
Event Date:
November 13, 2017 (All day)
The Tahoe Restaurant Group, operators of BaseCamp Pizza and Azul Latin Kitchen in South Lake Tahoe, Fireside Pizza Company in Olympic Valley, Rubicon Pizza Company in Truckee will be fundraising for victims of the fires in Northern California and hurricanes in Puerto Rico on November 13, 2017.
All proceeds from dinners purchased at of those four establishments that day will be donated directly to the victims.
Both South Lake Tahoe restaurants are located in the Heavenly Village, Rubicon Pizza is at 6001 Northstar Drive, and Fireside is located at 1985 Squaw Valley Road.
Kudos: TWCF thanks community for Modern Family premiere
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/29/2017 - 9:03am
The Tahoe Women's Community Fund (TWCF) would like to thank all the community members who came out last Wednesday for the Modern Family Premiere in support of local families! With a fun filled evening of raffle prizes, popcorn, and good company, 150 locals raised almost $6,000 for local families. These funds will go into the 2018 grant cycle of the TWCF and will be open for any eligible non-profit to apply for.
Pay it forward day at California Burger in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/11/2017 - 9:36pm
It is "Pay It Forward Day" once again at California Burger in South Lake Tahoe on Monday, June 12, 2017. All proceeds at the popular restaurant in the Heavenly Village go back to the employees.
This is becoming a recurring event at California Burger. They had Pay it Forward day for the employees in May after the inaugural one in 2016.
"All profits for the day will be given back to the employees," said co-owner Ted Kennedy. "It's their money and they can do with it as they wish, but the hope is that they will use it to help someone less fortunate in their community."
"Pay it Forward Day" at California Burger in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/15/2017 - 10:16am
Proceeds at California Burger today go back to the employees. Yes, you read that right!
Just as he did last year, owner Ted Kennedy is having a 'pay-it-forward' day again at the popular hamburger spot at the Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe.
"All profits for the day will be given back to the employees," said Kennedy. "It's their money and they can do with it as they wish, but the hope is that they will use it to help someone less fortunate in their community."
Cinco de Mayo celebration at Azul to raise money for Tahoe Youth & Family Services
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/04/2017 - 8:00am
Event Date:
May 5, 2017 - 4:00pm
Azul Latin Kitchen in the Heavenly Village will be having a Cinco de Mayo party on Friday to raise funds for Tahoe Youth & Family Services. From drink specials to a dunking booth, the fun will be a unique way to celebrate the holiday South Lake Tahoe style.
From 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on May 5, the public can enjoy drink specials, a frozen t-shirt contest (see the video in this story), dunking booth, a silent auction and fun and surprises.
All funds raised go to support the agency which has provided counseling, mentoring and support programs to the community since 1971.
Kudos: Choices For Children thanks community for caregiver breakfast
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/13/2017 - 9:40am
Choices for Children hosted its 25th annual Child Care Professionals Appreciation Breakfast featuring Early Childhood Education professors Lisa Daly and Miriam Beloglovsky on Saturday, April 1 at Lake Tahoe Golf Course. Fifty four child care providers came together to enjoy breakfast, raffles generously donated by the South Lake Tahoe Community, and an inspiring presentation on Using Loose Parts (alluring objects that children can move, manipulate, control, and change within their play) to Support Language and Literacy Development.
Earth Day Community Cleanup in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/10/2017 - 12:55pm
Event Date:
April 19, 2017 - 9:00am Celebrate Earth Day with a Community Cleanup on Wednesday, April 19 from 9:00 a.m. to noon in South Lake Tahoe.
During the snow melt, trash becomes exposed and needs to be picked it up. Help the League to Save Lake Tahoe celebrate Earth Month and join in for a cleanup. They will provide cleanup materials and a prize. Bring your reusable water bottle and friends.
The clean up event is in partnership with Azul Latin Kitchen, Basecamp Pizza, California Burger Company, Marriott Grand Residence Club, Marriott Timber Lodge, Patagonia at Heavenly and South Tahoe Refuse.
Location
Meet at Basecamp Pizza in Heavenly Village
1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 57' 19.7784" N, 119° 56' 35.4876" W
See map: Google Maps
Smart & Final grand opening in South Lake Tahoe starts with $5,000 donation
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 9:32pm
Smart & Final Extra! held a grand opening on January 18, marking their return to South Lake Tahoe. The new store was built in the former home of Staples after they closed in June, 2016. There was a complete overhaul of the 24,000 square foot store from the foundation up.
Smart & Final teams up with Azul and Tahoe Youth & Family Services
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2017 - 8:21pm
Event Date:
January 14, 2017 - 8:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - This Saturday, January 14, 2017, Smart & Final will be hosting "Winter Warm Up" on the patio of Azul Latin Kitchen at Heavenly Village from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. as a fundraiser for Tahoe Youth & Family Services.
The agency has served South Lake Tahoe since 1971 and was chosen by Smart & Final to be the beneficiary of sales from hot chocolate, coffee and a trail mix bar.
There will also be culinary demonstrations with Chef Jamie Gwen and the non-membership warehouse grocery company will have representatives on hand.
Winning cocktail at annual Barton event named after SLT woman fighting cancer
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/26/2016 - 5:58pm
"Krista's Cause" won top honors at the 7th annual Cocktails for a Cause held on September 21 at the Riva Grill, a drink created in honor of South Lake Tahoe local Krista Kline Carson, who is fighting brain cancer with treatments in Germany.
Gary Gamprie and James Olson of LewMarNel’s Steaks & Spirits received the honor for their mauve fruit smoothie. Their drink will be featured as the signature cocktail at the Barton Foundation’s 25th annual Gala at the Festival of Trees & Lights in December.
Businesses recognized for keeping Lake Tahoe blue
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 4:18pm
The League to Save Lake Tahoe has launched a program that recognizes Tahoe-based businesses taking action to protect Lake Tahoe.
So far, nine local businesses have pledged their commitment to Keep Tahoe Blue: Azul Latin Kitchen, Ernie’s Coffee Shop, High Sierra Gardens, Lake of the Sky Outfitters, RISE Designs, Tahoe Blue Vodka, Tahoe Sports & Entertainment, Tahoe Training Camps, and The Free Bird.
Local restaurateur offers free meals to law enforcement personnel and families August 1
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/17/2016 - 8:36am
Ted Kennedy continues to show his appreciation for local heroes through his South Lake Tahoe restaurants.
Kennedy, who on the ownership team of Base Camp Pizza, California Burger, Azul Latin Kitchen and now, the Lakeside Beach House, shows gratitude on a weekly basis. Those in uniform and teachers get a free meal at any of his four restaurants (police officers, sheriff's deputies, fire personnel, nurses and those on active duty).
"This is to thank them, and show that we appreciate their service," said Kennedy. "They are our local heroes."
Concert series at Heavenly Village expanding and bringing in bigger acts
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/03/2016 - 7:46am
On any given day of the year, one can find live music in South Lake Tahoe, and this summer's lineup has just increased by 33 with the schedule for the free Heavenly Music series being released.
This is our fourth year, and we've expanded," said Dreu Murin of Dreu Murin Productions.. "We searched all top bands in the area, Bay Area, Las Vegas and Sacramento. This is going to be exciting!"
Heavenly Village has added staging and lighting in order to create a more effective stage for the acts. If the crowds at the opening weekend are any measure, the move was a successful one.
Unique way to "Pay it Forward" at California Burger in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/31/2016 - 8:05am
South Lake Tahoe businessman Ted Kennedy knows how to take care of not only his customers, but also his 350 employees. He is part of the team who brought Base Camp Pizza, Azul Latin Kitchen and California Burger to the Heavenly Village.
During management meetings, Ted and team ask, "How can we make it fun for all?" "How can we reach out to the community?"
Cinco de Mayo ribbon cutting at Agave Azul
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/03/2016 - 10:11pm
Event Date:
May 5, 2016 - 4:30pm
Agave Azul is the newest family owned and operated authentic Mexican restaurant on the South Shore. Owners Pedro and Juillermina Mendez and their son Jose Mendez invite the public to join them for a Cinco de Mayo Tahoe Chamber ribbon cutting on May 5, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m..
Agave Azul will offer $5 margaritas and patron shots, and 50% off appetizers as part of the special celebration.
Kudos: Azul Latin Kitchen serves at Bread & Broth
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/14/2016 - 5:27pm
Azul Latin Kitchen was the “Adopt A Day of Nourishment” sponsor for the Bread & Broth dinner served at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall on Monday, January 4. It is a great fit to have the Tahoe Restaurant’s Azul Latin Kitchen join with B&B to provide meals to local individuals who are in need of hot nutritious food along with a warm and secure place to spend an hour or two during Tahoe’s very cold winters.
Basecamp Pizza in South Lake Tahoe ranks #4 in National Yelp survey
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/03/2015 - 9:36pm
No matter how you slice it, Yelp reviewers dished up mountains of praise on South Lake Tahoe’s Base Camp Pizza Co., ranking the eatery fourth out of 50 “Daytime Hot Spots” nationwide in a user-generated survey of places to drink and dine.
Family activities all day long on July 4th in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/03/2015 - 6:48pm
Well before the fireworks are set off above Lake Tahoe at 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, families will be able enjoy a plethora of activities along the South Shore.
The day starts off with the Annual South Lake Tahoe 4th of July Parade at 10 a.m. The procession will start at the SLT Recreation Center, to Highway 50 and down to Cardinale Way past the "Y." It will be over by 11 a.m.
