community volunteers
AARP Tax-Aide Seeking New Volunteers
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/20/2023 - 7:44amAARP Tax-Aide in South Lake Tahoe is recruiting new volunteers so we can expand our free tax preparation program next tax season. Two volunteer positions are available: client facilitators, who meet and interview taxpayers when they arrive at the Senior Center; and tax counselors, who complete tax returns after the interview, and submit the return to the IRS for the taxpayer.
Training for both positions is provided - no prior tax experience is necessary!
Al Tahoe Firewise Community volunteers to perform property assessments
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/20/2020 - 9:11amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the support of South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR), the Al Tahoe neighborhood has begun the process of becoming a certified Firewise USA ® recognized neighborhood.
As part of the application process, SLTFR and Al Tahoe community volunteers will be walking in the Al Tahoe neighborhood October 27-30 and performing random wildfire risk assessment/evaluations on 20 percent of the 1520 properties from the street.
The volunteers will have bright yellow vests on so they can be easily identified
Tahoe Blue Crew Training
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 12:21pm
Event Date:
May 29, 2020 (All day) Friday, May 29 | 1 - 1:30 pm
Be a part of the solution by joining Tahoe Blue Crew and taking action to remove litter from your Lake Tahoe community! Through our Zoom training you will learn how to become a Tahoe Blue Crew Leader and how to execute your own Blue Crew experience.
Head to https://www.keeptahoeblue.org/news/events/2020-May-29-TBC-training for more information and to register today.
Location
Zoom
United States
See map: Google Maps
El Dorado County senior nutrition program offers drive-up meal service
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 10:15amEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - With the Governor’s orders to stay-at-home and older adults in the high-risk group for COVID-19, the El Dorado County Senior Nutrition program has made some adjustments to its program.
The South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, along with others in the county are offering drive-up "Take-Out" meals for all El Dorado County residents age 60 and older. This gives its older adult clients the needed hearty and nutritional meals in a safe environment.
Ski With a Ranger program starts at Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/31/2020 - 11:24amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit invites the public to Ski with a Ranger at Heavenly Mountain Resort this winter, starting on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. Tours will begin each Friday at Tamarack Lodge, at the top of the Heavenly Gondola at 1 p.m. The tours last approximately one-hour and continue through March 27, 2020, weather permitting.
Tahoe Douglas Rotary honors Jonathan Thomas of American Century Investments
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/14/2019 - 8:20amLAKE TAHOE, Nev. - At the beginning of the 30th annual American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe, the Tahoe Douglas Rotary club honored the CEO of America Century Investments, Jonathan Thomas. On the first tee in between the threesomes of Steph Curry, Justin Timberlake, Tony Romo and AJ Hark, Jordy Nelson, Aaron Rodgers, the local Rotary club presented Thomas with a Paul Harris Fellow.
The award was created by Rotary International for recognition of significant acts of service and generosity.
Free food for South Lake Tahoe youth all summer with Bread & Broth 4 Kids program
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/14/2019 - 1:53pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the third consecutive summer, the St. Theresa Bread & Broth 4 Kids Summer Program will provide weekly food bags for South Lake Tahoe youth until school resumes in August. During the school year more than 2,000 local students receive free or reduced cost meals at breakfast and lunch, but that program doesn't cover weekends or summers and that is where Bread & Broth 4 Kids (BB4K) comes in. In the 2018-19 school year, BB4K supplied over 180 bags of food each Friday to local youth and last summer 225 bags of food were given away each week.
Challenge Day at STMS and STHS: "Life-changing"
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/04/2019 - 9:58amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In a world where youth are faced with continued bullying on social media and at school, and where they feel disconnected and unsafe, a program continues to be offered to South Lake Tahoe students to change the direction of negative outcomes.
Imagine a school where everyone feels safe, loved and celebrated. Imagine enemies finding common ground and making peace; friends healing past hurts and making amends; people igniting their passion for service and leadership; adults and youth working together to create a school where everyone is included and thrives.
South Lake Tahoe shelter participating in National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/29/2019 - 12:49pmNational Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week is April 7 through 13, 2019, a time to recognize the many contributions of Animal Services officers, shelter and office staff, and volunteers in El Dorado County.
“Working and volunteering in the animal services field requires a strong passion for helping animals and serving others,” said Henry Brzezinski, Chief of El Dorado County Animal Services. “The work can sometimes be difficult, but we love what we do. We are very grateful for our dedicated staff and volunteers!”
Forest Service accepting reservations for 2019 5th grade snowshoe program
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/20/2018 - 12:09pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is now accepting reservations for the 2019 Winter Trek Conservation Education Program. Fifth-grade teachers may reserve a spot by calling the Forest Supervisor’s office at 530-543-2789, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. Winter Trek begins Tuesday, January 15, and continues through March 28, 2019, weather permitting. Field trips are generally three hours long and are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Volunteers collect 2,465 pounds of litter at “Spring Cleanup” event
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/17/2018 - 12:45pmOn Saturday May 12th, 294 volunteers scoured South Tahoe neighborhoods to help clean up litter and kick off the summer with a sparkling clean town. The groups of volunteers covered nineteen different locations and gathered an estimated 2,465 pounds of trash and debris from our environment.
Volunteers took to the streets along Lake Tahoe Blvd and around Stateline, Ski Run, Bijou, Al Tahoe, Rufus Allen, Tahoe Sierra/Sierra Tract, Tahoe Island, Gardner Mountain, and the “Y”. Some neighborhoods had multiple groups fanning out to cover more ground.
Kudos: Drug Store Project successful due to community partnerships
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/05/2018 - 6:18pmIf you had walked onto the LTCC campus on Tuesday, April 3, you would have never guessed that there were 325 6th grade youth and 220 agency and volunteer workers throughout the corridors, all learning information on how and why to keep themselves safe from drugs. “Choices, what are yours?” was the theme of our efforts in keeping our youth drug free. With the country’s attitudes and norms about drug use changing, times are even more difficult for our kids.
Letter: Service club writes on end of relationship with Edgewood
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:43amThis letter was sent to South Tahoe Now. We will be running all three "Letters to the Editor" received on the subject at the same time.
To Our Community,
It is with great disappointment that Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe has been informed its partnership with Edgewood Tahoe, during the annual American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament, has come to an end.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Soroptimist international of Tahoe Sierra
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/12/2018 - 9:15pmThe Soroptimist international of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) organization has a long history of service to the community. This wonderful group of women chose to sponsor a Bread & Broth Adopt A Day of Nourishment on Monday, March 5th, as their continuing commitment to serve those in need. The SITS members representing their organization at their sponsorship dinner were Jean Bergner, Julie Nelson, Shelly Martinez, Carolyn Robinson and Joanne Shope and Wendy David, B&B Volunteer Team #1 lead cook.
USFS taking reservations for 5th grade snowshoe program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/06/2017 - 10:30amThe 2018 Winter Trek conservation program for fifth-grade students will run from January 9 to March 29, and sign-ups with U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) for the popular program begin December 18.
Fifth-grade teachers may reserve a spot by calling the Forest Supervisor’s office at 530-543-2789, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Field trips are generally three hours long and are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, weather permitting.
Ditch the car, ride on two wheels during Tahoe Bike Challenge Week
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/19/2017 - 7:50pmFor the 12th year the Tahoe Bike Challenge will see how many locals and visitors will park their cars and use a bike to get to work, school and play. This year's event is from June 1 to 14.
Returning is the popular and friendly competition which pits students from local schools, businesses and agencies against each other in friendly competition to see who can replace the most car trips by bicycle.
Kudos: Organizer thanks community for 14th annual Drug Store Project
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/12/2017 - 12:48pm“Choices, what are yours?” was the theme of our efforts in keeping our youth drug free.
Teachers may sign up for 5th grade 2017 Winter Trek Conservation Education
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/06/2016 - 2:37pmFifth-grade teachers may reserve a spot for the 2017 Winter Trek Conservation Education program starting Monday, December 12. This program, offered by the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, is led by USFS rangers and community volunteers and gives students an outdoor winter ecology learning experience that takes place on snowshoes.
Barton seeks volunteers for advisory panel on hospital experiences
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/18/2016 - 7:03pmBarton Health is looking for community volunteers to join their Patient Family Advisory Council and share insight about their experience at Barton Memorial Hospital.
The Council’s advisors play an active role in implementing constructive changes to the Hospital’s quality and safety. Any past Barton Hospital patient or family member of a patient can participate.
Letter to the Editor: City’s 4th of July Parade a huge success
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/08/2016 - 5:20pmThe City of South Lake Tahoe hosted its first annual 4th of July parade on Monday, July 4, 2016. There were a total of 78 vehicles and approximately 200 people on foot either walking, biking, or dancing. American Legion Post 795 served as the parade marshals.
The City of South Lake Tahoe would like to say "Thank You" to all the parade participants, businesses and volunteers for making the 4th of July parade a fantastic community event!
The following current and former US armed forces members participated in the 4th of July parade;
Kudos: LTVA thanks community volunteers
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/14/2016 - 12:23pmThe Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority would like to thank the volunteers, businesses, spectators, sponsors, and partners who helped to make the 2016 AMGEN Tour of California a success for our community. We are grateful for your support and generosity!
Kudos: Bread and Broth thanks the HEROs volunteers from Harrah's/Harvey's
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/04/2016 - 1:34pmBread & Broth would like to thank the employee volunteers of Harrah's and Harvey's who adopted a day of nourishment at the non-profit's weekly Monday evening dinner on March 28.
“We love helping with the great folks at Bread and Broth,” commented volunteer Jacalyn Andrews. “It warms your heart to be involved with serving a hot meal.”
Jacalyn is a Game Supervisor at Caesars’ Stateline casinos and she and her fellow HEROs volunteer crew members had a great time at the Harrah’s/Harvey’s HEROs Adopt A Day dinner.
Become a CASA Volunteer
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 12:28pm
Event Date:
May 3, 2016 (All day) CASA is recruiting community volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children in South Lake Tahoe’s local court system. CASA training is scheduled to begin May 3.
New master plan being created for Tahoe Paradise Park
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/27/2016 - 7:47pmEvent Date:
February 4, 2016 - 6:00pm
As the Tahoe Paradise Park Improvement District celebrates their 50th anniversary, the district's board of directors, along with community volunteers, determined that it is time to create a master plan for the park which is located in the town of Meyers.
The draft master plan will be the subject of a community meeting on Thursday, March 3, 2016, at the California Conservation Corps meeting room from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Teachers can now reserve spots for fifth grade USFS Winter Trek
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/09/2015 - 9:13pmLocal fifth grade teachers may reserve a spot for the the 2016 Winter Trek Conservation Education program starting on Monday, December 14, 2015.
Led by Forest Service rangers and community volunteers, the Winter Trek program offers fifth-graders an outdoor winter ecology learning experience that takes place at 9,100 feet via the Gondola at Heavenly Mountain Resort. The program includes a snowshoe physical education adventure, while learning about fire and forest ecology of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Kudos: South Tahoe Sober Grad night thanks supporters
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/27/2015 - 12:11pmThe South Tahoe High Sober Grad Night Task Force would like to thank the following businesses and individuals who helped make our annual event for the graduating seniors such a success! The kids loved the evening and it couldn't have been made possible if you weren't a part of it.
Barton Health needs community volunteers for advisory council
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/01/2014 - 9:23pmDo you want to .....
- Help improve the quality of Barton’s care for all patients and family members?
- Give feedback to the hospital based on your own experiences as a patient or family member?
- Help Barton plan changes to improve how we take care of patients?
- Work with the hospital for either short- or long-term commitments, depending on the project?
'Reggae in the Pines' - a benefit music concert to raise funds for the Sugar Pine Foundation
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/27/2014 - 9:16am
Event Date:
September 6, 2014 - 8:00pm Join us for a night out!
The Sugar Pine Foundation and Himmel Haus are hosting a benefit music concert 'Reggae in the Pines' to raise money for planting 10,000 sugar pines in the Tahoe region.
Come enjoy some live music from local reggae band WEAPON, who are donating their services for free for the event, and Brewfish, a reggae/rock band from Long Beach, CA.
Will Eichelberger will be creating a LIVE ART MURAL, with lots of paints and a photo he captured, come check out his unique mixed-media art! He will also be donating one of his art pieces for the AUCTION!
Location
Himmel Haus German Bar & Restaurant
3819 Saddle Road
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
New signs installed along Lake Tahoe's Nevada entrances
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/18/2014 - 9:17pmPeople coming into the basin to attend the annual Lake Tahoe Summit on Tuesday will find new signs on the three Nevada entrances: Kingsbury Grade (State Route 207), Spooner Summit (U.S. Highway 50) and the Mt. Rose Highway (State Route 431).
The signs read, “Entering the Lake Tahoe Watershed — Help Protect It!” They were put up to remind everyone passing by them that Lake Tahoe is a special place that needs protecting by everyone coming to visit (and those who are already here).
UC Davis Lakee Tahoe Docent Training June 7-8, July 9
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 05/26/2013 - 9:02pmEvent Date:
June 7, 2013 - 2:00pm
Do you love Lake Tahoe and have an interest in learning more about the lake? Do you enjoy science, learning new information, and sharing your knowledge? Would you like to become a local expert on research taking place at Lake Tahoe?
Rotary Club of Tahoe Douglas Receives Donation from Lake Tahoe Golf Course
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 10:28amThe staff and golfing guests at Lake Tahoe Golf Course joined together on a community day at the golf course where all course fees collected went to support local non-profits. The Rotary Club of Tahoe Douglas was recently presented a check for $620 as a result of those donations.
Volunteers needed for Lake in The Sky Air Show
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/31/2012 - 11:55amEvent Date:
August 18, 2012 - 9:00am
Volunteers are needed for the 23rd Annual Lake in the Sky Air Show at the Lake Tahoe Airport. More than 10,000 spectators visit the Lake Tahoe air show each year. This event is made possible by community volunteers, local organizations and business owners. Your support can help ensure that we continue to provide a memorable experience to all who attend the air show.