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Official groundbreaking of Soroptimist Stadium - Home of Girls' Softball
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 7:10am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For years the members of Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) have planned for a major legacy project for the community. The club has saved a portion of its fundraising proceeds for over a decade while searching for a major project which suits its mission to empower women and youth. The result of that search broke ground Wednesday - the renovation of the softball field at the South Tahoe Middle School. The socially distant ceremony was held with club members and partners in their endeavor.
12th Annual Blue Ribbon Award winners announced
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/16/2019 - 9:51am
The winners of the 12th annual Blue Ribbon Awards were announced Thursday, November 14, at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Over 300 community members attended to celebrate the winners of seven awards that honor outstanding South Shore businesses, organizations and individuals for civic contributions, tourism experiences, customer service and entrepreneurial achievements.
Congratulations to the following winners of the 12th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards:
Geotourism Award – Sponsored by Bike the West
Winner: Sample the Sierra
Honorable Mention: Clearly Tahoe
Finalists named for 12th annual Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/04/2019 - 7:26pm
LAKE TAHOE, Ca./Nv. – Tahoe Chamber's 12th annual Blue Ribbons Awards will be held on Thursday, November 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. The event honors and celebrates South Shore businesses and individuals.
The cost of the event is $65 for Tahoe Chamber members and $85 for non-members and includes champagne upon arrival, a 3-course dinner and a glass of wine.
Tahoe Chamber announces Blue RIbbon Award nominees
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 1:04pm
Event Date:
November 14, 2019 - 5:30pm
Close to 70 nominees will be celebrated at the 12th annual Blue Ribbon Awards on Thursday, Nov. 14 at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino. Join the Tahoe Chamber in celebrating the businesses and individuals that make the South Shore a great community to live, work and play. Admission to this event is $65 for Tahoe Chamber members and $85 for non-members. Tickets include champagne, wine and full 3-course dinner prepared by Harrah’s executive culinary team. Table sponsorships are also available for purchase.
Community meeting on vision plan for Kahle Drive and surrounding area
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 7:33pm
Event Date:
September 4, 2019 - 4:00pm
STATELINE, Nev. - A draft of the vision plan for the Kahle Drive and Lower Kingsbury areas along the US 50 corridor between Lake Parkway and Elks Point Road will be unveiled during a community meeting on Wednesday, September 4.
The meeting will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Tahoe Transportation Center, 169 US Highway 50, across from the Lakeside Inn and Casino where LTVA and Tahoe Chamber have their offices.
Having a voice in the Lake Tahoe Main Street Management Plan
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 8:01am
STATELINE, Nev. - Dozens of residents from both sides of the state line on the South Shore attended the Main Street Management Plan workshop Wednesday to participate in planning the future of Lake Tahoe Boulevard from Pioneer Trail/Raley's area to MontBleu.
TRPA recognizes 9 Lake Tahoe projects for Best of the Basin awards
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/24/2018 - 12:37pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Nine projects were honored as "Best in the Basin" Wednesday during the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) board meeting.
For 28 years TRPA's program has showcased projects around the lake that demonstrate exceptional planning, implementation, and compatibility with Tahoe’s natural environment and communities.
The Best in Basin award winners:
Big turn out for UCCE Plant Sale and Sierra House Grow Dome tours
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/09/2017 - 11:42pm
Hundreds of plants grown under the green thumbs of UCCE Master Gardners of Lake Tahoe were sold Saturday morning during their annual plant sale.
Normally held in the spring, this year's event was moved to the fall due to a delayed start to the growing season due to the long winter we saw in the Sierra. The community apparently was ready for the sale as a long line of gardeners were already waiting when the doors opened at Sierra House Elementary.
A bonus this year were tours of the Sierra House Grow Domes as well as a Yard Art sale of the student's crafts.
Greenbelt plans for South Lake Tahoe unveiled, public asked to comment
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/20/2016 - 9:18am
Now that the Tahoe Valley Area Plan has been approved for the Y area of South Lake Tahoe, plans are moving forward to create a greenbelt area that would improve connectivity, create more biking, walking and play space, as well as implementing stormwater improvements to keep Tahoe blue, and the community green.
Public shares their vision for the future look of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/17/2016 - 11:19pm
Do you like natural materials, a modern use of metal and class or a combination of several styles in the look of buildings, signage and landscaping?
The City of South Lake Tahoe held their second public workshop on design standards for the community at City Hall on Wednesday evening, and have invited everyone to participate in an online survey.
Results from tonight's event, combined with those received online will be compiled and brought back to the public in a final meeting around March 9, though the date hasn't been officially set as of yet.
Community comments combined into new Regan Beach plan
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/07/2015 - 6:54pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe has been involving the community in several planning sessions, from the Tahoe Valley Area plan to the Recreation and Airport Master Plans. On Tuesday night, the latest plan for the Regan Beach area were unveiled to a group gathered at the South Lake Tahoe recreation center.
While attendance hasn't reflected a very large portion of the community, several dozen locals have played active roles at the meetings.
New Leadership Lake Tahoe class announced
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/14/2015 - 6:52pm
After an extensive search and interview process, the participants for the next Leadership Lake Tahoe program have been announced. Leadership Lake Tahoe is a 10-month program that covers key aspects of the South Shore community so participants have a better understanding of their home and may further develop their leadership skills.
Jenay Aiksnoras, Lake Tahoe Yoga & Zephyr Cove Elementary School
Amber Aneloski, The Getaway Café
Veronica Arriaga, Harrah's & Harveys
Morgan Beryl, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
Brian Bigley, Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Alison Bourquin, Design Workshop
Lakeview Lookout plan unveiled to the public
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/05/2015 - 5:42pm
It's been almost a year since the 5,400 square foot Alta Mira Building was torn down in South Lake Tahoe in order to provide open space, improve water quality and remove blight.
Design Workshop wins two Nevada awards
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/30/2015 - 9:51am
Design Workshop, the company behind several recent South Lake Tahoe projects, won two awards from the Washoe County Open Space and Regional Park Commission.
The company, who has an office on the South Shore, has completed projects in 30 countries over the last 45 years. They received the Elmer H. Anderson Parks Excellence Award for the work they have done to make the Ballardini Ranch Trailhead project a success. The project team also included Wood Rodgers, Spanish Springs Construction and Angie Persigehl.
Regan Beach community meeting unveils top three plans
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/29/2015 - 2:02pm
Three preliminary design concepts for Regan Beach were presented at a community meeting in South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday.
Almost 50 people attended the meeting, giving their input on the three choices. The engaged group gave Design Workshop, the company providing the redesign concepts, a lot of input on all three plans.
Hawai'i's Sacred Strategy to host MIND LAB at Tahoe Mountain Lab
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/15/2015 - 9:54am
Event Date:
July 20, 2015 - 5:30pm Join us on MONDAY, JULY 20, 2015 for MIND LAB at Tahoe Mountain Lab.
Tickets Available: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mind-lab-tahoe-mountain-lab-tickets-17771620395
DISCOVER PROGRESSIVE TECHNIQUES FOR CREATING A CLEAR AND CONCISE ACTION PLAN TO MAKE YOUR LIFE AND BUSINESS GOALS REAL!
Schedule
5:30pm: Arrive, Eat and Drink Mind Fuel
6:00-8:30pm: Mind Lab
Includes
- Food
- Wine & Beer
- Mind Massage
- Mind Lab Workbook
Douglas County businesses receive Spotlight Awards
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/13/2015 - 8:18pmSeveral South Shore businesses were among those honored during the 2nd Annual Douglas County Spotlight Awards. The Spotlight Awards recognize businesses in seven different categories: Retail, Restaurant, Manufacturing and Production, Sports and Recreation, Entrepreneur, Business and Professional Service, and Tourism and Hospitality.
The ceremony was held the County’s Financial State of the County event on Thursday, June 11.
The businesses were selected based on achieving some or many of the following eligibility criteria:
Give input on the future of Regan Beach
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/09/2015 - 8:05pm
Event Date:
June 16, 2015 - 5:30pm
In August of 2014, the City of South Lake Tahoe invited community members to take part in planning the future of Regan Beach.
Since then, the City has received completed surveys, analyzed them and hired Design Workshop to create a conceptual design for $98,836.
Now, its time for the public to weigh in on that design.
The Regan Beach community outreach meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the gym of the SLT Recreation and Swim Complex.
Smart towns know how to capitalize on active and bike tourism
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/21/2015 - 10:21pm
South Lake Tahoe can create a sustainable economy if we focus on "active tourism." This was the message relayed by the panel of speakers at Wednesday's Tahoe Talk series at Lake Tahoe Community College.
If the 15 page spread about Lake Tahoe in the May edition of Bike magazine is any indication, people know about the activity/recreation based tourism awaiting them in Tahoe, and they're about to come.
Are we ready?,
Just about.
City Council News: Lot sells for $1.1M; Raises given; Connolly and Regan Beach updates
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/20/2015 - 11:04pm
The City Council Tuesday formalized the offer on the SW corner lot on Ski Run Blvd and Highway 50. The lot, along with 12,000 square feet of commercial floor area (CFA), was sold for $1.1 million to Halferty Development Company.
South Tahoe Middle School Connectivity Plan Workshop
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/08/2014 - 7:56pm
Event Date:
November 19, 2014 - 5:30pm
The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) was awarded over $150,000 to look into providing safer, more walkable and bikeable off highway routes around South Tahoe Middle School (STMS), Bijou Park and Lake Tahoe Community College. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) awarded the grant as part of their $500,000 "On Our Way" program grants.
Another public workshop to get feedback from the community will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the STMS Multi-purpose room.
Bike Way Finding Signs Being Tested in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/08/2014 - 9:27pm
Have you noticed the new, blue signs placed along some of the South Lake Tahoe bike trails? They are part of a pilot way finding sign project to help cyclists between Kingsbury Grade and Meyers.
There are currently eight signs up in four locations, so people using the trails can see the directions from opposing views.
According to Steve Noll, community planning consultant with Design Workshop, “the international best practices for way finding signs consist of four elements known as 'The Four D’s: distance, direction, destination and distinction'."
Ground breaks on final Harrison Avenue phase and Champions Plaza
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/02/2014 - 9:40pm
If you haven't been by Harrison Avenue lately you'll find some big changes. Landscaping has gone in, one way streets are in place, there are more walking and biking areas and stores are being updated to reflect the new look.
The final phase of this year's project is the parking lot at the north end across from Lakeview Commons. And after the City Council's unanimous vote at Tuesday's meeting, the corner will also be Champion's Plaza.
As a permanent landmark to honor Lake Tahoe's past, current and future National and Olympic champions.
How it will look is what isn't known.
Car Free Day Held at Kingsbury Businesses
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/21/2014 - 9:49pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency closed it's parking lot to motorized staff vehicles on Friday for what has become a hallmark event for the agency.
Over 60 staff members of both TRPA and adjoining offices at their lower Kingsbury building biked, walked, used transit or a combination of these to get to work.
The 4th annual event started started as a way to get more staff members of TRPA to participate in the Tahoe Bike Challenge.
Tahoe Chamber Announces New Board
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/17/2013 - 8:17pm
A new Board of Directors was elected at the TahoeChamber ’s October 15 board meeting. The board reflects the local business community in that it is comprised of small businesses, professionals, healthcare, gaming and resort representatives. Their diverse business expertise partnered with their enthusiasm ensures that our membership is well served.
Bonanza Park at South Lake Tahoe celebrates grand opening
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 07/14/2012 - 1:53pm
UPDATE MONDAY: Saturday's grand opening of Bonanza Park brought community members of all ages to hear the dedication from Chuck Scharer, President and CEO of Edgewood Companies and South Lake Tahoe Mayor Claire Fortier.
Youth immediately began playing on the park equipment and the basketball court was ready to host its first game while hot dogs and hamburgers were grilled for the crowd of families and dignitaries to enjoy.
Lake Tahoe Chamber Wayfinding Project has come to Fruition
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 9:51am
The results are finally in the ground for the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce Wayfinding project; a concept that was launched to produce aesthetically pleasing signs that were in alignment with our Alpine environment.
Lake Tahoe planning agency announces 2011 Best in The Basin award winners
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 11:43amRecognized for stewardship and care taken in the building and construction of developments around Lake Tahoe, the 22nd annual Best in the Basin awards were announced Tuesday by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.
The TRPA, which sets policy for development around Lake Tahoe, will recognize the winners, listed below, during the 2011 Best in the Basin awards presentation during the meeting of its Governing Board on Wednesday, Feb. 22 in Stateline. Go here for the agenda.
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 11:16amDesign Workshop, an international landscape architecture, land planning, and urban design firm with six offices in the U.S., promoted Stephanie Grigsby to principal and Micah Langdon to associate in i...
Design workshop promotes two staff members in Tahoe office
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 7:21amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Design Workshop, an international landscape architecture, land planning, and urban design firm with six offices in the U.S. and work spanning the globe, is pleased to ann...
