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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Mark Twain said "the air up there in the clouds is very pure and fine, bracing and delicious," and this week that air will be colder than it has been. There is a little bit of everything in the five day forecast for South Lake Tahoe.

Starting Thursday, November 5, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Lake Tahoe Basin. It will be in effect from 10:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Friday. The forecast gusty winds and critically dry fuels could cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The popular farm-to-fork festival, Sample the Sierra, is moving to a digital format this year due to the current pandemic.

The 11st annual event will still include a variety of food-related entertainment typically found at Sample the Sierra, including cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, musical performances, giveaways, and shopping. Instead of only having these things during the day of the traditional in-person event, this year's will be spread out throughout August and September (a more detailed schedule is coming later).

GENOA, Nev. - For the past 100 years, the Town of Genoa has held a Candy Dance but the 101st event is being canceled due to COVID-19. In a 5-0 vote Wednesday, the Genoa Town Advisory Board decided to forego the event due to health and safety concerns for residents, vendors, staff and sponsors.

It’s been over two years since my last visit with this second and a half-generation Tundra (the second generation was introduced in 2008 and heavily refreshed in 2014). My last review remarked how Toyota finally made the Tundra into a real “Cowboy Cadillac” (it’s built near San Antonio, Texas) with a ride smoother than a baby’s butt. This new Tundra feels even a bit smoother, perhaps a little less jiggly over Caltrans challenged pavement. And my tester was the new TRD Pro edition.

ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - The Parents’ Club of Zephyr Cove Elementary School is holding “A Night In Tahoe” catered fundraiser on Tuesday, March 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Tahoe Blue Estate.

The beautiful estate is being donated as well as the amazing catering skills of Bella Tahoe for the event.

Complimentary shuttle service to the home will be provided to and from the Heavenly Mountain Resort's Boulder Lodge parking lot. The Parents’ Club invites the community to this fun-filled evening to support ZCES.

The Saint Joseph Community Land Trust would like to send our warmest appreciation to the many supporters and sponsors of their annual Pre-Thanksgiving Spaghetti Dinner, which was a huge success.

We especially want to thank the Knights of Columbus who dedicated their evening to providing a delicious, healthy meal, and to greeting and serving each of the over 100 attendees.

The Tahoe Chamber’s annual Connect for a Cause Charity Mixer to benefit the local non-profit, Bread & Broth is moving to a new location at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Thursday, January 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The community is invited to enjoy this fun evening and support Bread & Broth in their fight against hunger in the South Shore.

“Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club loves being a part of Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal,” shared Rotarian Ellen Dauscher. “It is wonderful to provide such a delicious meal to members of our community.” Helping Ellen serve Bread & Broth's (B&B) Monday Meal evening dinner guests on December 16 were fellow Rotarians Jillian and Trevor Murray, and Raymond and Roberta Stillwell. As Adopt A Day sponsor crew members, the group dished out heaping servings of roasted chicken, fajita zucchini, rice pilaf with peas, and a garden salad.

The 30th annual community Bread & Broth Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Monday, November 25 inside Grace Hall at St. Theresa Catholic Church from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The meal is open to all members of the community just as it has been every Monday at Grace Hall since 1989.

During the Thanksgiving Dinner, 300 pounds of turkey, 100 pounds of stuffing, 50 pies, 50 pounds of carrots, 90 pounds of green beans and bags of sweet potatoes are cooked for about 300 members of the community.

The Douglas County Republicans will be holding their 3rd annual Heritage Day Ranch Barbecue on Saturday, October 12 from noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.

The day will feature authentic Western Nevada Music provided by David John and the Comstock Cowboys. There will be a delicious, natural, local, smoked Tri-Tip provided by CoCoMoes Catering.

Meet political candidates, current elected officials and hear from the event speaker, Bill Whalen.

There will also be a 'Bested Dressed Western Wear Contest' for both men and women with two-$250 prizes given out.

Promoting power boating and sailing, and sharing the joy of being on beautiful Lake Tahoe, the South Lake Tahoe Windjammers Yacht Club is also committed to helping others in our community. This year, the club sponsored Bread & Broth’s (B&B) Monday Meal on July 29 and club members John Johnck, Steve Katzman, Diane Martin, Laura Rasmussen, and Carolyn Robinson crewed at the Club’s sponsorship dinner.

Everyone in the Lake Tahoe South Shore community is invited to attend any of the weekly meals served by St. Theresa’s Bread & Broth organization in St. Theresa’s Grace Hall. The Monday Meal is a full-course, hot, nutritious dinner served from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. and Friday’s Second Serving meal offers a simple entrée and soup served from 4 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth is putting the "fun" back into fundraising and bringing back their unique Burlap & Denim BBQ and Ranch Tour on Saturday, August 24 from noon to 4:00 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The annual 4th of July Parade in South Lake Tahoe is adding some new features in 2019, including a 20-foot-tall eagle balloon.

Starting at 10:00 a.m. the parade will leave the staging area on Ski Run Boulevard and head west along Lake Tahoe Boulevard (US50) to Bijou Community Park on Al Tahoe Boulevard.

There will be dancers, live music, floats, neighborhood groups with a Food Truck Park at the finish. A marching band isn't scheduled this year due to their high cost, but perhaps another one will find their wait to South Lake Tahoe.

“Tahoe Douglas Rotary has served our community for over 50 years,” stated Susan Glasson while volunteering at Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal on April 15, 2019. “Rotary’s motto is ‘Service Above Self’ and it is our distinct pleasure to join with Bread & Broth in providing delicious meals and food to all who show up.” For the last several years, the Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club has been sponsoring six Adopt A Day of Nourishments annually.

Bread & Broth takes tremendous pride in providing a fantastic communal dinner every Monday that everyone in the community is invited to attend. Sharing a full-course, nutritious dinner with other members of our community is a wonderful way to engage in fellowship and share a delicious dinner with others. B&B has been providing meals to the community for almost 30 years and for the past eight years, the Adopt A Day of Nourishment program has provided any member of the community the opportunity to host and serve at their sponsorship dinner.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth, the local nonprofit tasked with feeding those in need on the South Shore, will be the beneficiary of the annual Connect for a Cause Charity Mixer on Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Riva Grill in South Lake Tahoe.

Hosted by the Tahoe Chamber, the mixer will raise funds and gather food donations for the group's Bread & Broth 4 Kids program which gives away up to 170 bags of food each weekend to local school children in grades K-8.

Thanksgiving is the kickoff to the holiday season, and once the feast is done there are some fun activities on the South Shore to enjoy.

Heavenly Village Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Heavenly Village for the first time ever on Friday, November 23 at 7:00 p.m. The Heavenly Village is located in South Lake Tahoe at 1001 Heavenly Village Way. Ceremony includes carolers, music and special visit by Santa Claus, all until 9:00 p.m.

The 29th annual community Bread & Broth Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Monday, November 19 inside Grace Hall at St. Theresa Catholic Church from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The meal is open to all members of the community just as it has been every Monday at Grace Hall since 1989.

Last year 300 pounds of turkey, 100 pounds of stuffing, 50 pies, 50 pounds of carrots, 90 pounds of green beans and bags of sweet potatoes were cooked for about 300 members of the community.

On Monday, July 2nd, Sunbeam Blind Company sponsored Bread & Broth’s Adopt a Day of Nourishment, and Kurt and Laura Rasmussen, Sunbeam Blind owners, crewed alongside of the B&B volunteers to serve 88 meals to very grateful dinner guests. Sunbeam Blind has been a sponsor every year since 2016 and B&B is very appreciative of their ongoing support of our AAD program.

It's time for week two of the summer-long music series on the beach in South Lake Tahoe, Live at Lakeview.

On Thursday, June 28 from 4:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m., music will fill the shores at Lakeview Commons as two Tennessee artists perform.

Jack Berry, an artist with “a voice that could scare the venom out of a rattlesnake,” as Consequence of Sound describes it, makes his Live at Lakeview debut this Thursday. This Nashville-based alt/blues rocker happens to
originally be from Reno, Nevada so his headlining show is both a homecoming and a debut.

In honor of Month of the Young Child, Choices for Children held their 26th annual Provider Appreciation Breakfast on April 14 at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course. Choices for Children would like to thank Pam West and her twin sister Katty for a fabulous presentation on Sing and Play the Sensory Way. Child care providers appreciated the access local professional development in a fun and engaging way.

Thank you to Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa for providing accommodations to the Wests.

Mark your calendar for a night of fun on Thursday, April 26 as the Connect for Kids Charity Mixer helps our community's youth through a silent auction, raffle and a Donate & Decorate" bike contest at South Lake Brewing Company from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The mixer will include delicious lite bites by Verde Mexican Rotisserie. Several local non-profits who serve South Shore youth will be in attendance to highlight their organizations. All raffle, silent auction proceeds, and donated bikes will benefit participating non-profits.

Donate & Decorate Bike Contest:

Pick a team of 4 to 6

The 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.