Celebration
Edward Joseph McCarthy 1921 - 2014
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/12/2014 - 10:36am
We just wanted to let those that knew our father, Edward Joseph McCarthy, that our father passed away at 10:25pm Thursday night, October 2, 2014, in his Lake Tahoe home at the age of 93. He was surrounded by family members as he slipped away from us.
Opening of Monument Peak Trail to be celebrated
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/08/2014 - 9:51pm
The Tahoe Area Biking Association (TAMBA) and the U.S. Forest Service are inviting the public to join them as they celebrate the grand opening of the Monument Pass Trail near South Lake Tahoe.
On October 12, bikers will start off at the Bijou Community Park on Al Tahoe Blvd. at 9 a.m. Join the USFS Trail Crews on the 25 mile ride which will include 3500 feet of climbing (and decent).
The ride will go up Al Tahoe Blvd across Pioneer Trail to the Cold Creek Trail, up to Star Lake and Monument Peak, and back down.
Annual Festival in honor of the Kokanee Salmon this weekend
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/01/2014 - 11:26pm
Last year, a government shut down caused the annual South Lake Tahoe festival that honors the Kokanee Salmon to be canceled, though nobody told the fish. Highway 89 was lined with cars since people had to walk in to view the fish spawning as well as enjoying fall foliage.
Matthews family Loses Home in King Fire, Son Still Missing
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/27/2014 - 11:27pm
We ran a story in June about Cody Matthews, the 23 year old El Dorado County man missing from his family's home near Ice House Reservoir.
The family was faced with another tragedy this week. Here is a story that ran this week on www.kahi.com:
Oktoberfest Celebration at Camp Richardson
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/12/2014 - 10:16pm
Event Date:
October 4, 2014 (All day)
Beers, brats, and music are on tap at Camp Richardson Oct. 4-5, as Oktoberfest returns to the shores of Lake Tahoe. Now in its 20th year the annual event will showcase seven different autumn themed brews ranging from Drake’s Hefeweizen to Ninkasi Total Domination IPA.
September 2014 in Tahoe: The Verve Pipe, Air Supply
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/07/2014 - 7:21pm
Sept. 1-4 Burning Man decompression w/ Bhudda Lounge & Bhudda Bass @ 968 park Hotel
September 01 Cash Only Band @ Cabo Wabo
DJ Lambchop / Daytxna @ Fat Cat Cafe
September 02 Jesse Kalin @ Cabo Wabo
Open Mic w/ Lucas Arizu @ Fat Cat Cafe
Sept. 3-7 Will Durst / David Gee @ Improv at Harvey's
September 03 Open Mic w/ Jesse Kalin @ Cabo Wabo
Hypha, Professor Stone, DJ So freaky, IJV @ The Grid
Sept. 4-6 Dyer Maker @ Cabo Wabo
September 04 Kylan Johnson @ Cottonwood Bar & Grill
Graham Marshall Group @ Moody's Bistro
Sept. 5-7 Autumn Food and Wine Festival @ Northstar
1962 record making swim across Lake Tahoe relived
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/20/2014 - 11:03pm
Some people, when they first see Lake Tahoe, think how it'd be nice to boat on top of the glass like water. Others imagine fishing on the lake stocked with big fish, while yet others think about how nice it would be to sit at the quiet and scenic shore and enjoy the sun and the view.
To nine year old Erline Christopherson, all she thought when first saw the crystal blue waters was how she'd like to swim across it. The dream was born that day in 1955.
Crawfish and muscles take center stage at MontBleu Resort
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/09/2014 - 10:59pmEvent Date:
August 23, 2014 (All day)
A outdoor feast with the main course arriving straight out of Lake Tahoe and an indoor muscle and fitness protein fest will be the ultimate flex and fry events of the summer, Aug. 23 at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa.
The second annual Boil 'n Fry Day Festival is Lake Tahoe's version of an old fashioned New Orleans crawdad feed, complete with live music at the MontBleu Outdoor Event Center, carnival games, hot wings, barbecue, cold crafted beer and all the fried, boiled or barbecued fresh water crustaceans festival goers can eat.
'Forever Dreams for Veterans' to raise funds for military brain injuries
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/07/2014 - 8:19pm
8/24/14 Update - this event has been canceled according to MontBleu Resort.
Almost once an hour a military veteran commits suicide in the United States according the the Department of Veterans Affairs and among those on active duty the number is still sobering, one a day.
In an effort to bring the plight of American military members suffering from Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) to the forefront, a Broadway like show and wellness festival are coming to South Lake Tahoe.
2nd Annual Meyers Mountain Bike Festival this weekend
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/05/2014 - 9:21pm
Event Date:
August 10, 2014 (All day)
The 2nd Annual Meyers Mountain Bike Festival will take place on August 10, 2014 in the Divided Sky parking lot, located at 3200 US Highway 50. The festival kicks off with a “Triple Crown Ride” covering 30+ miles and a 5,200 elevation gain. Riders should arrive at the Divided Sky at 7:30 a.m. to register for the ride. A $25 donation will support the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA), and Clif Bar will have water and fueling stations along the ride.
Joe Theismann wins Korbel's 8th Annual Celebrity Spray Off at Edgewood Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/18/2014 - 10:31pm
Champagne was flowing on the 18th tee Friday as 29 of the celebrity golfers participating in the 25th Annual American Century Championship proved their skill in something other than golf.
As celebrity superstars prepared to tee off on the 18th hole, Korbel challenged them to show off their best champagne celebration skills as part of the Celebrity Spray-Off. Former NFL MVP Joe Theismann took home top honors after he popped the cork on a bottle of Korbel and his cork traveled the furthest distance - 87ft.
Tahoe Douglas Rotary awards nearly $10,000 in scholarships
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/13/2014 - 5:51pm
The Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club awarded nearly $10,000 in vocational and educational scholarships to local high school students this year. The ten winners attend either Whittell High School or South Tahoe High.
Whittell students who won the financial awards this year were Elizabeth Anderson, Tori Jimenez, Spencer Buchholz, Serena Libert, Kendal Ferris and Danica Bunnett for academics and Mark Waite and Margaret Ellis for vocational.
Three South Tahoe High students were awarded vocational scholarships this year: Gabriella Torres, Rebecca Wesson and Brandon Singleton.
King's Beach Fireworks
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/04/2014 - 12:39pm
As is tradition, Kings Beach held their July 3rd Fireworks celebration Thursday night.
They had food and beer vendors, games, souvenirs and music.
Thank you to Jon Peckham II of www.tahoeshooter.com for the photo. This was the view of the fireworks from Sand Harbor looking west.
Roots and Wings Preschool at Kahle Community Center Earns Five Star Rating
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/02/2014 - 9:15pm
Roots and Wings Preschool is the first preschool in the state of Nevada to earn a five star rating from the state's quality review program, Silver State Stars.
The preschool is located at the Kahle Community Center in Stateline, Nevada.
Discount Tickets Available For Sample the Sierra until August 1
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/01/2014 - 11:57pm
Early registration for Sample the Sierra, Lake Tahoe’s only farm to fork festival, is open until August 1. Early bird tickets at a discounted rate of $30 per person are available until August 1. Tickets will be $40 per person after August 1 through August 31. Early bird tickets may be purchased on www.samplethesierra.com.
South Lake Tahoe's 3rd Annual Fourth of July Parade Ready to Entertain
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/28/2014 - 11:19pm
"I believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival," the 2nd President of the United States John Adams wrote to his wife, Abigail. "It ought to be celebrated by pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other..."
Adams wrote of the country's celebration of America's independence on July 4.
South Lake Tahoe will have many of those activities for everyone to enjoy, including a parade!
Forest Service and South Lake Tahoe Police Urge Safety for 4th of July
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/26/2014 - 12:13am
The busy 4th of July holiday is just a week away, and with Lake Tahoe's increased crowds, excess traffic, fireworks and dry conditions, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) are asking everyone to use caution.
Tahoe Bike Challenge Celebration
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/21/2014 - 9:26pm
Event Date:
June 25, 2014 - 5:30pm
People got out of their cars and onto their bikes as part of the Tahoe Bike Challenge over the last two weeks. From June 7th through the 20th, teams and individuals racked up miles, saved money, kept CO2 out of the air, burned calories and had fun.
There will be a cycle celebration on Wednesday, June 25 at the Heavenly Village near the gondola from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to celebrate the challenge. The band Sierra Drifters will entertain the crowd as awards and prizes are handed out. A bike valet will be on site so everyone can ride in and continue what they started.
Volunteers Needed for Living History Day at Ehrman Mansion - Help Bring 1930s Lake Tahoe to Life
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/19/2014 - 9:31am
Event Date:
July 26, 2014 - 11:00am The California State Parks and the Sierra State Parks Foundation will again be hosting Living History Day at Pine Lodge, a celebration of the anniversary of the lodge also known as the Ehrman Mansion, at Sugar Pine Point State Park on July 26, 2014, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location
Sugar Pine Point State Park
HIghway 89
United States
See map: Google Maps
Historical Marker Celebration at Echo Summit's 1968 Olympic Training Facility
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/16/2014 - 9:06pmEvent Date:
June 27, 2014 - 10:30am
The 1968 Olympics in Mexico City saw records fall and fists rise. Perhaps one of the more memorable Olympics all began at the training facility near South Lake Tahoe at the top of Echo Summit.
On Friday, June 27th a historical marker will be placed at the location of the Echo Summit training site in what is being called "Return to the Summit."
Keep Tahoe Blue's Summer Kickoff Party
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/16/2014 - 2:52pm
Event Date:
June 27, 2014 - 5:00pm Join us as we kick off the summer and celebrate YOU, our Keep Tahoe Blue supporter. We will celebrate our awesome volunteers, thank our sticker businesses for support and invite the community to join us in this appreciation celebration!
Learn how to be a part of the Keep Tahoe Blue family at this event for all ages. Free to attend!
The event will feature music, food, activities and prizes, Keep Tahoe Blue Merchandise “tent sale”, beer provided by Blue Moon, and a raffle.
RSVP to Cassie at Cassie@keeptahoeblue.org or call at 530-541-5388.
Location
League to Save Lake Tahoe
2608 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Broadway Smash Hit Musical Man of La Mancha at LTCC
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/12/2014 - 10:26pm
The Theatre Arts Department at Lake Tahoe Community College is presenting the classic Broadway musical Man of La Mancha in the Duke Theatre from June 13 through June 22. This Tony Award-winning musical, directed by Susan Boulanger, with musical direction by Mark D. Williams and choreography by Angela Smith, is presented as part of the celebration marking the 40th anniversary of LTCC.
The Valhalla Art, Music and Theatre Festival Opens June 25th
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/12/2014 - 7:56pm
Event Date:
June 25, 2014 - 7:30pm
The 2014 Valhalla Art, Music and Theatre Festival begins On Wednesday, June 25th with a concert featuring award winning songwriter and guitar player Ray Bonneville with very special guest Lance Canales and the Flood opening the show.
Lovers of all genres of music will appreciate these renowned American Roots and Blues artists. The Boathouse Theatre’s rear doors will be open to the lake view for this special evening! Advance tickets are $20 and $22 at the door. Information and tickets are on line at www.valhallatahoe.com or by calling 530-541-4975.
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate Opening of Artemis Lakefront Café
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/11/2014 - 7:22pm
Event Date:
June 17, 2014 - 6:00pm
Artemis Mediterranean Grill has expanded its business to include a second restaurant, Artemis Lakefront Café, in the Ski Run Marina. Owners Angela and Brian Luke will celebrate the opening of this new location with a grand opening party and ribbon cutting officiated by TahoeChamber on June 17.
Tahoe Bike Challenge Starts on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/04/2014 - 11:26pm
Join hundreds of your friends, neighbors, co-workers during the 2014 Tahoe Bike Challenge, an annual event that encourages Lake Tahoe residents to get out of their cars and onto bikes.
The event starts off on Saturday with a Bike Trail Clean Up Day. Anyone can join them at three locations after signing up,and lunch is even included. Meet at Sierra Nevada Alliance at 2311 Lake Tahoe Blvd, Los Angeles and Hwy 50 by the fire station or behind Clean Tahoe, 2074 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Lunch will be served after the clean up day at the League to Save Lake Tahoe.
2014 Valhalla Art, Music and Theatre Festival
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/26/2014 - 10:40pm
There is something for everyone this summer at the Valhalla Art, Music and Theatre Festival in South Lake Tahoe. The festival, on the beautiful shores of Lake Tahoe, opens on Wednesday,
Tahoe Area Sierra Club Photo Contest
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/21/2014 - 8:49pm
In Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act, the Tahoe Area Sierra Club is sponsoring a Photo Contest.
The 1964 landmark conservation bill protected the most pristine wildlands for future generations. Today, there are nearly 110 million acres in the country that have been designated as wilderness. Desolation Wilderness, Mokelumne, Granite Chief, and Carson-Iceburg are all within a short drive of Lake Tahoe.
65th Annual Wagon Train Hits the Trail in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/20/2014 - 9:19pm
Event Date:
June 1, 2014 (All day)
It was well before the the cry of "gold" was heard throughout the country that wagon trains full of families and adventurers were making their way west.
In the early 1850's, one of the major land routes to California, traversing what we now know as Echo Summit and the Highway 50 corridor, became known as the "Roaring Road". Travel was so heavy, oftentimes wagon trains were forced to wait for days to have their turn on the road.
El Dorado County Libraries are #1 in State
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/10/2014 - 9:17pm
Event Date:
May 22, 2014 - 10:00am
El Dorado County led the state in 2013 with an estimated 79% of families reading to their children on a daily basis according to Children Now, a national organization for people who care about children and want to ensure that they are the top public priority.
Public Invited to the Removal of the Fence at the Chateau Project (aka The Hole)
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/09/2014 - 9:59pm
Event Date:
May 12, 2014 (All day)
South Lake Tahoe locals and visitors alike can now rejoice as the fence surrounding "the hole" gets torn down during a community ceremony on Monday, May 12. The Chateau Project has received the go ahead from CalTrans to begin the streetscaping and sidewalk portion of construction.
When construction ended on The Chateau in 2008, little did anyone know it would take until 2014 to get to this point.
Owens Financial plan to have this phase of the project completed by June. The remaining phases will begin in the future, once a buyer comes in.
Monday's Event Details:
Annual Local's Appreciation Day at South Lake Tahoe's Freshies Restaurant
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/05/2014 - 11:56am
Event Date:
May 7, 2014 - 6:00pm
On Wednesday, May 7, 2014 from 6-9pm, Freshies Restaurant will be hosting their 14th Annual Local’s Appreciation Party to thank the community for their continued support and love.
The community is invited to Freshies Restaurant, located at 3300 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, for delicious food and fun, drink specials, and a taco eating contest. The celebration is free to locals with a local ID.
Come out and join the crew and commune with your neighbors. For more information, contact Freshies Restaurant at 530-542-3630 or stop by the restaurant during normal business hours.
Annual Celebration of Education in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/25/2014 - 11:20pm
Event Date:
May 14, 2014 - 4:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation invites the community to its annual Celebration of Education. LTEF provided grants of over $44,000 for student activities in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District during the 2013/14 school year.
Join them on Wednesday, May 14th, from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Lakeland Village Pavilion. There will be presentations by local students, refreshments and entertainment. This is a free event for the entire family to see the great things that are happening in our school district through the support of our local education foundation.
World Book Night Shares the Love of Reading in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/24/2014 - 6:47am
The South Lake Tahoe community was treated to 320 free books on Wednesday night as part of World Book Night.
Volunteers from Friends of the Library gave books out at beaches, bus stops, the El Dorado County Food Bank truck, recreation center, Senior Center, Juvenile Treatment Center, Tahoe Senior Plaza and various other places around town. They announced on Facebook that they were heading out, but didn't disclose locations until after the books were distributed.
"We enjoyed reaching out to others in our community by sharing a special book," said volunteer Lynne Brosch.
Earth Day Celebrated in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/22/2014 - 9:00am
Event Date:
April 26, 2014 - 10:00am
South Lake Tahoe will celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 26th at Bijou Community Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Earth Day was started in 1970 after peace activist John McConnell spoke at a UNESCO conference in San Francisco, calling for a day to honor the earth and call for peace. It is now celebrated in 192 countries.
The South Tahoe Earth Day celebration recognizes and promotes our region’s unique beauty while educating the public about local environmental issues.
Full City Council Agenda on Tuesday Including Tahoe Wellness Cooperative's Event Permit Appeal
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/14/2014 - 10:37pm
The City Council agenda for Tuesday, April 14th runs the gamut from a presentation on the Tahoe Valley Plan to the Cal Trans Master Agreement to hearing an appeal by Cody Bass of the Tahoe Wellness Cooperative.
Council will meet in closed session at 8 a.m. on anticipated litigation. The regular meeting will be called to order at 9 a.m.
Grants Available For Those That Serve the South Lake Tahoe Community
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/07/2014 - 9:47pm
$25,000 will be awarded to South Lake Tahoe groups that make a difference in the health and wellness of individuals in the community.
Barton Health will award grants to organizations that serve underserved populations and have a lasting impact on the community’s well-being.
In this grant cycle, Barton Health will fund programs that address the South Lake Tahoe community’s most pressing health needs. Based on the 2012 Community Health Needs Assessment, the top three health concerns are substance abuse, access to healthcare, and mental health.
Celebration For Grand Re-opening of South Lake Tahoe Senior Center
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/06/2014 - 9:35pm
Event Date:
April 7, 2014 - 4:00pm
South Lake Tahoe seniors have their center back, and there will be a grand re-opening party to welcome them back into their updated home.
The Senior Center,located at 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd, received new paint, new carpet, and heavy cleaning in order for local seniors to be able to use the whole facility including the library, dance floor, offices and other areas formerly used by the county's Mental Health Department.
Sixth Annual Memorial Celebration in Honor of Sgt. Timothy Smith set for April 7
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/05/2014 - 5:37pm
Event Date:
April 7, 2014 - 5:00pm
The 6th Annual Memorial Celebration in Honor of Sgt. Timothy Smith of South Lake Tahoe will be held on Monday, April 7 at his mother Patty Smith's home.
Sgt. Smith, 25, of South Lake Tahoe, assigned to the 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), located at Fort Polk, La.; died April 7 2008 in Baghdad of wounds sustained when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.
Puppy Mill Protest in Reno on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/03/2014 - 10:55pmOrganizers are expecting a large turnout at Saturday's anti-puppy mill demonstration in Reno at the corner of Neil Rd and S. Virginia Street from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
"The event is being called to show the Reno and Sparks City Councils and the Washoe County Commission that citizens mean business when it comes to a ban on the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in retail stores in Reno, Sparks and Incline Village," stated Billy Howard, Founding Organizer for the popular initiative Puppy Mill Free Reno/Sparks/Washoe.
Iraq War Veteran Chad Pfeifer Selected to Golf in South Lake Tahoe Celebrity Golf Event
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/03/2014 - 10:55am
For the past 25 years, the South Lake Tahoe's signature sporting event has been the American Century Championship. This year's event will feature a hero among the slate of celebrities from the sports and entertainment fields. Retired United States Army Corporal Chad Pfeifer, an Iraqi War Veteran and amputee whose golf-centered rehabilitation has turned him into a top-tier tournament player, will play in the July tournament.
Settlement Needed by April 4 or South Lake Tahoe 4th of July Fireworks Will Be Canceled
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/27/2014 - 10:09pm
The message to Joseph and Joan Truxler is simple and clear: Meet with us, come up with a solution and drop your lawsuit by April 4. If the suit isn't dropped by then the South Lake Tahoe 4th of July Fireworks display will be canceled.
Sierra at Tahoe's Olympic Golden Celebration Video
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/25/2014 - 11:20am
Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort hosted a "Golden Celebration" on March 15, 2014 to welcome home Winter Olympians, Jamie Anderson, Maddie Bowman, and Hannah Teter. The day started with a procession through South Lake Tahoe where people lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the gold medalists. The celebration at Sierra Resort consisted of a grand ceremony, proclamations from dignitaries, including California Senator Gaines, and live music. The girls also signed autographs and danced the night away. Thanks to the entire community for coming out to celebrate. Way to go Team Sierra!
Two Way Gratitude Street Between Olympians and the South Shore Community
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/16/2014 - 12:10am
Back on home turf, Maddie Bowman, Jamie Anderson and Hannah Teter from South Lake Tahoe spent Saturday doing everything from autographing hundreds of posters to standing in front of thousands of cheering fans.
The "Golden Girls" are all glad to be home after the whirlwind they've been on since the 2014 Olympic Games. The celebration and parade held in South Lake Tahoe, Meyers and Sierra at Tahoe was the first time the three Olympians had been together since Sochi.
Meyers; Golden Girls Parade Brings Out The Community
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/15/2014 - 10:34pm
During Saturday's Golden Celebration through Meyers, fans lined the parade route displaying their signs of support for their local girls Maddie Bowman, Jamie Anderson and Hannah Teter.
"The Three Amigas" Return Home to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/15/2014 - 9:59pm
Crystal blue skies and a bright yellow sun shone down on the golden girls of Lake Tahoe Saturday as the communities of Meyers and South Lake Tahoe turned out in force for a welcome home parade.
Northstar Hosts Olympic Champion David Wise Saturday, March 15
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/12/2014 - 11:15pmEvent Date:
March 15, 2014 - 11:30am
Northstar California Resort is proud to welcome Olympic champion David Wise and his family back to his home mountain with a full day of festivities open to the public, both skiers and non-skiers, this Saturday, March 15.
In celebration of David’s gold medal in men’s halfpipe skiing, his dedication to family and being a huge supporter of the Boys & Girls Club, The Wise family and The Village at Northstar will host kids from the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Nevada and North Lake Tahoe chapters for lunch; followed by activities for adults and kids alike, both on and off the slopes.
Valhalla Tahoe Announces New Festival Director
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/12/2014 - 10:05amPutting on the annual Valhalla Art, Music and Theatre Festival takes more than a village. It requires the skills, creativity and organization of a Festival Director. The Tahoe Tallac Association, which produces the Festival, is pleased to announce its new Festival Director, Evangeline Elston.
South Lake Tahoe Winter Olympians' Welcome Home Parade Saturday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/11/2014 - 8:59pm
The Welcome Home celebration for the South Lake Tahoe Olympians will be held on Saturday, March 15. A procession will leave South Tahoe High at 1 p.m. and proceed to the Y, down Highway 50, through Meyers and to Sierra at Tahoe.
Patient Safety Awareness Week at Barton Health
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/10/2014 - 8:27am
“The patient is our focus and that’s why we put the patient at the top of the pyramid,” said Dr. Clint Purvance. Today [March 5], Dr. Purvance, Barton Health’s Chief Medical Officer, as well as Barton employees and community members gathered to recognize Patient Safety Awareness Week at Barton Memorial Hospital. Dr. Purvance highlighted Barton’s “excellence in performance and commitment to patient safety.”
South Lake Tahoe's Jamie Anderson Continues Her Winning Ways
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/07/2014 - 8:25pm
Olympic gold medalist Jamie Anderson of South Lake Tahoe landed another major slopestyle victory at the Burton U.S. Open Friday. Anderson clinched the TTR World Snowboard Tour slopestyle title with her win at the snowy Vail Mountain venue. Canadian Spencer O’Brien took second and Isabel Derungs of Switzerland third in the women’s final. Canada’s Mark McMorris took the victory for the men with Norwegian Stale Sandbech taking second and Candian Max Parrot third.
