donations
Rainbow Sprinkles to reopen in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/15/2018 - 6:52pm
Have you missed your dose of doughnuts and frozen yogurt? No longer do you have to wait as Rainbow Sprinkles is reopening at the Y in South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday, January 16 at 6:00 a.m.
After their first year in business the owners closed for a couple of weeks to make some changes and are now excited to see the customers they've missed.
"We love our customers and can't wait to see them again!" said co-owner Salli Ross-Filgo. "We wanted to say how grateful we are to this community for their support. We have had the honor of serving so many wonderful people."
SnowGlobe wrap up: Global attention, donations, the environment and fields
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/04/2018 - 9:55pm
As the tents are taken down, the stage removed and all other components of SnowGlobe disappear for another year, an evaluation of the Community Play Field and other aspects of the seventh annual event in South Lake Tahoe are being made. There may be negatives to the popular event that draws in 20,000 people a day, there are also many positives to be celebrated.
There is more to the three-day festival, SnowGlobe, than music and crowds, a side of the event many aren't aware of.
The Tides Project donates to Lake Tahoe Boys and Girls Club
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/03/2018 - 9:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Local female business owner, Karly Matzen of The Tides Project, sells her crafts online and trade shows throughout the Tahoe basin. You make have seen The Tides Project booth at the Made In Tahoe festival or Live at Lakeview this summer. In return, 10% of her sales goes back to funding art programs. Her vision is to bring supplies to the community in order to support a positive outlet for youth through the Arts.
Donations from Vail Resorts CEO and his wife to focus on mental health issues
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 4:59pm
Mental Health issues in communities where they have operations will be the focus of a new charitable fund created by Vail's Chief Executive Officer Rob Katz and his wife, Elana Amsterdam.
Warm Room in South Lake Tahoe opens on Christmas Eve
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 3:45pm
There will be two homes for the Warm Room this winter, and the first one opens on Christmas Eve at 7:00 p.m.
From December 24 - December 31, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) will open the Warm Room at the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church located at 2733 Lake Tahoe Boulevard. Access to the room will be through the lower parking lot in the back of the church, not through the front door.
"We appreciate the support of the local faith community for rallying behind our common missions of service," said the Coalition.
Record number of homeless Carson City kids shop during Holiday With a Hero
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 9:55pm
The 14th annual Holiday With a Hero campaign culminated Wednesday in Carson City at Walmart after months of fundraising. At least 240 homeless children from across the Carson City School District met with Santa Claus before being paired with first responder heroes for a Christmas shopping spree.
South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge donates 50 boxes of food to local families
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/19/2017 - 10:57pm
For seven years the South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge 1632 has supplied boxes of food supplies for local families in need, and this year will be no different.
This week, members of the lodge will deliver 50 decorated boxes, each packed full of a ham, vegetables, canned goods, pasta, potatoes, bread, tortillas and everything else needed to feed a family a big holiday meal, and then more for leftovers.
This year's recipients will be selected by the Family Resource Center.
Letter: LTVA and STR thank community for food and toy donations
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/13/2017 - 11:17am
For the fifth year, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) and South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling (STR) teamed up to benefit Christmas Cheer All Year with “drive and drop” at LTVA’s California Visitors Center and curbside collection on regular garbage pick-up days.
Once again we were overwhelmed by the generosity of our South Shore community. 160 pounds of food and 85 toys were collected.
Thank you to all the individuals and businesses who participated in making the holidays a little brighter for those in need.
With gratitude
Anne Sutterfield
Online & Operations Manager
Vail Resorts celebrates local community with Epic Promise awards
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/09/2017 - 10:51pm
EpicPromise grants and donations were given away on Wednesday to dozens of non-profits who serve the communities around both Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood.
Grants and donations are given by Vail Resorts in all of the communities where they have operations and go to programs who serve youth or environmental initiatives.
This year's recipients:
Alpine County Unified School District
Alpine Watershed Group
American Youth Soccer Association #282
Austin's House
Barton Memorial Hospital Foundation (3)
Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe
Bread & Broth
CASA El Dorado
Kudos: Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless thankful for $15K gift
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/29/2017 - 8:57pm
Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless is grateful to the Sierra Health Foundation for awarding a grant of $15,000 for the operation of the South Lake Tahoe Warm Room in 2017-2018. The Sierra Health Foundation is an independent foundation committed to supporting health-related activities in Northern California. The South Lake Tahoe Warm Room is an overnight emergency shelter that operates only during the winter months in our community.
Community Food & Toy Drive 2017
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/28/2017 - 9:49am
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December 9, 2017 (All day) The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling Services will again team up this holiday season to make giving to Christmas Cheer easier than ever.
The LTVA’s Drive and Drop for Christmas Cheer takes place Monday, December 4 through Saturday, December 9, from 9AM-5PM. Drive through the Visitor Center parking lot at 3066 Highway 50, South Lake Tahoe, and drop your donations of food or toys into the bins provided by South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling.
Cash donations should be brought into the Visitor Center. Restaurants and businesses are encouraged to participate.
Location
LTVA California Visitor Center
3066 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA. 96150
United States
38° 56' 25.746" N, 119° 58' 36.03" W
See map: Google Maps
Navy veteran goes from streets to a home for Thanksgiving
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/20/2017 - 5:56pm
A formerly homeless Navy veteran in El Dorado County now has a place to call home thanks to the kindness of many in the community.
Keith Lozier moved into Eskaton Lincoln Manor in Placerville Monday, the first home he has had in years.
A patrol sergeant with the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) first came across Lozier as he was picking up trash in the Cameron Park Safeway parking lot. He told the sergeant that he was cleaning up trash “because it was the right thing to do.”
Boys & Girls Club proposes idea of new home to LTUSD
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/14/2017 - 11:57pm
What is currently six portable buildings at the Al Tahoe school site could be a new home for the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT). That is the idea Jude Wood presented to the school board Tuesday night.
Wood, the BGCLT Executive Director, spoke in front of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District's Trustees, giving them a look into a proposed partnership and future facility use agreement with the District with a new Clubhouse built on District owned property. The Club would fully fund the new building.
First firefighting boat of its kind on Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/13/2017 - 9:46pm
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District christened Marine 24 Monday, giving Lake Tahoe its first year-round firefighting boat.
At a cost of almost $500,000, Marine 24 is able to fight fire from hoses on board as well as hooking up to pipes along lakefront homes in Douglas County and piping water from the lake into water tenders. The boat can send water 300 feet, but their main function will be to pump water into pipes at the shore that water tenders will hook up to.
South Shore non-profits receive $51,000 from American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/09/2017 - 5:53pm
American Century Championship continues to impact the South Shore of Lake Tahoe, even months after the annual tournament is over. Since its inception in 1990, the tournament has donated more than $4.5 million to local and national non-profits.
On Thursday, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and American Century Investments gave 30 local organizations checks in the amount of $500 to $5,000 to help them serve the community.
Bread & Broth in need of food/cash donations for annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/08/2017 - 7:55pm
The Bread & Broth program at St. Theresa Catholic Church is observing its 28th anniversary of serving meals to community members in need by offering a special Thanksgiving dinner on Monday, November 20, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Grace Hall.
St. Theresa Grace Hall is located at 1401 Lyons Ave in South Lake Tahoe.
The meal is open to all members of the community just as it has been every Monday at Grace Hall since 1989.
Kudos: “Faces of Homelessness” appreciation
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/07/2017 - 9:58am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – A gracious “thank you” to those who participated in the “Faces of Homelessness” on October 26, 2017 at Valhalla, especially our primary event sponsors Temple Bat Yam and the Tahoe Chamber. It was warm inside the great room, with a fire roaring behind our presenters; however, their accounts of being homeless were quite chilling. Six adults and local middle school and high school youth provided touching accounts of their personal stories of homelessness to an audience of strangers.
Community and education celebrated at Tahoe Women's Community Fund dinner
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/03/2017 - 2:02pm
The Tahoe Women's Community Fund celebrated their third annual Membership Celebration this past Thursday at Harvey's. With over 150 in attendance, we celebrated the success of our collective giving circle! Dr. Guy Lease gave an inspiring keynote speech on "The Power of Education in Our Community", and Karin Holmes was honored as our first annual Woman of Distinction! The positive strength in the room was amazing!
Op/Ed: How we can be a community and help one another
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/02/2017 - 10:59am
Have you ever made a decision that took you down the wrong path in life? Boy. I sure have.
Have you ever stumbled and fallen when facing challenges that seemed insurmountable? I’m raising my hand.
Did life ever throw you a curveball that you didn’t see coming, and perhaps you reacted in a way that didn’t serve you well? This has happened to me more times than I can count.
Do you or someone close to you struggle with addiction or mental health challenges? My family and personal relationships certainly haven’t been immune to either of these troubling issues.
Two ways to help South Lake Tahoe area residents this Thanksgiving
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/01/2017 - 7:12pm
Bread & Broth and Live Violence Free both have opportunities for the South Lake Tahoe community to help those less fortunate this Thanksgiving.
Bread & Broth is providing a free Thanksgiving Dinner to the community on Monday, November 20 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at St. Theresa Church. This is the non-profit's 28th year of serving meals to those in need.
Kudos: Homebrew for the Homeless a success
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 12:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Thank you to our community of supporters for making the 2017 Homebrew for the Homeless a successful fundraiser! The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless event at the DDRC Ranch was supported by over 60 individual and business sponsors. A special cheers to major donors: Hops Envy, Reliapro Painters, darke. Marketing, Tahoe Mountain Lab, Law Office of Scott Weavil, The Heatherton Agency, Barmhouse, Tahoe Best Friends, Tiffany Hetherton Grimes of Chase International, and South Tahoe Association of Realtors. This year’s event raised a record amount of donations.
Guide to Nevada Day activities in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/25/2017 - 12:46pm
It’s that time again. The Battle Born state celebrates its admission to the United States on the last Friday of October, with the annual Nevada Day parade on Saturday. New this year is a ‘Passport to Downtown’ event on Friday. Also new this year is the one-night-only curated art show, Capital Collage, on Friday night featuring over 20 diverse artists and organizations.
South Lake Tahoe hockey games to raise funds for Santa Rosa fire victims
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/20/2017 - 11:54am
The Santa Rosa Flyers, the amateur youth hockey teams based at Snoopy's Ice in Santa Rosa, Calif., will be in South Lake Tahoe this weekend for season games against South Tahoe Amateur Hockey Association's Tahoe Grizzlies. Thirteen families from the Santa Rosa hockey organization lost their homes in the recent wildfires.
Boys & Girls Club's 24th annual Golf Classic at Edgewood Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/09/2017 - 1:05pm
Event Date:
October 16, 2017 (All day)
The Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe's 24th annual Golf Classic will be held on October 16 at Edgewood Tahoe, and there are a few spots available!
Golfers always have a fabulous time at this popular event held on Edgewood Tahoe's last day of the season.
Enjoy golf, incredible "goodie" bags, raffle prizes, breakfast, on-course refreshments, hole prizes and an impressive silent auction. $10,000 in hole-in-one prizes too.
Enjoy a "Night of Magic for Tahoe Youth and Family Services
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/09/2017 - 12:34pm
Event Date:
November 8, 2017 - 7:00pm
The Tahoe Youth and Family Service's 2nd annual Night of Magic will be held at The Loft in the Heavenly Village on Wednesday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy appetizers before watching the talented magician Robert Hall at the Tahoe Youth and Family Services (TYFS) special show. There will also be a cash bar. Enjoy all for just $55. All proceeds go to help fund all of the programs TYFS provides to the community.
Only 100 tickets will be sold to this exclusive evening.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Tahoe Douglas Elk Lodge
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/08/2017 - 9:21pm
Working the serving line at Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal on September 25th were members of the Tahoe Douglas Elk Lodge #2670. J.J. Clause, Steve Kurek, Jim Plamenig and Gary Wendt came prepared to represent their fellow Elk Lodge members at the organization’s Adopt of Day of Nourishment and this enthusiastic group did a fine job hosting the 94 dinner guests who arrived at St. Theresa Grace Hall for the evening’s meal.
“So gratifying to see the hungry being fed,” said Steve. “We feel lucky to be able to help.”
New boardwalk at Taylor Creek unveiled
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/05/2017 - 4:54pm
The popular Rainbow Trail at the U.S. Forest Service Visitor's Center in South Lake Tahoe now has a brand new boardwalk at Taylor Creek.
As Kokanee salmon head upstream on the creek, many people walking the trail to watch this annual display of nature would often wander to the creek, many to get a selfie with bears in the area, and some even disrupting the salmon run.
Vegas shooting: Governor signs emergency declarations; blood donations soar statewide
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/02/2017 - 4:17pm
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed a Declaration of Emergency for Clark County and a Public Health and Medical Disaster declaration on Monday following the mass shooting incident in Las Vegas Sunday night that killed at least 59 people and wounded more than 500.
Through the order, Sandoval has directed all state agencies to supplement the local efforts to save lives and protect the health and safety the victims of Sunday night’s attack.
Tahoe Arts Project celebrates 31 years with membership drive
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/30/2017 - 7:12pm
The Tahoe Arts Project (TAP) is celebrating their 31st year of bringing arts to the South Lake Tahoe community with their annual membership drive. They have a generous donor who will match all donations up to $23,000, and they need your help!
Through fundraising efforts, TAP is working diligently to bring quality performing arts programs into the schools. They are a nonprofit organization and members play a vital role in bringing these performers into the
Meyers Gear Swap
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/27/2017 - 9:50am
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October 15, 2017 - 11:00am MEYERS, Calif. – The Meyers Community Foundation (MCF) will host the third annual Meyers Outdoor Gear Swap on October 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Westgate Center parking lot adjacent the Divided Sky.
Looking for some sweet gear? Shop until you drop for skis, snowboards, bikes, paddle gear, climbing gear, camping equipment, and other outdoor toys. Cash or credit cards will be accepted.
Location
Westgate Center Parking Lot next to the Divided Sky
3170 US Hwy 50
Meyers
United States
28° 33' 11.7252" N, 81° 20' 37.3128" W
See map: Google Maps
Food and cash donations needed to "Cram-a-Cruiser" in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/25/2017 - 7:50am
Event Date:
September 30, 2017 - 10:00am
Help fill a SLTPD police car with food and cash during St. Theresa's Bread & Broth 4 Kids Cram-A-Cruiser on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Grocery Outlet, 2358 Lake Tahoe Blvd., in South Lake Tahoe from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Lake Tahoe non-profits invited to apply for $51,000 in grants from American Century Golf
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/21/2017 - 5:06am
The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority has opened the 2017 American Century Championship grant period, encouraging South Lake Tahoe non-profits to apply for a portion of $51,000 to be given to the community.
Susan (Susie) Patricia Laney 11/24/67 - 9/12/17
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 12:43pm
Susan (Susie) Patricia Laney, age 49, passed away peacefully at home on September 12, 2017 surrounded by her family after a two-year battle with cancer.
Susie was born November 24, 1967 with her surviving twin sister, Lisa Watson of South Lake Tahoe, California to Paul Watson of Gardnerville, Nevada and Beverly Pinkley, deceased.
Heavenly, Kirkwood and Northstar employees volunteer on EpicPromise Day
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/16/2017 - 10:18pm
Employees from Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood Mountain Resorts participated in various conservation and maintenance projects around Lake Tahoe Saturday as part of EpicPromise Week.
Heavenly employees were at South Tahoe Middle School and Sierra House Elementary on South Shore on September working on several different projects, and kirkwood joined Cal Trout in the Kirkwood Meadow.
Kudos: South Lake Tahoe Library thanks sponsors of Summer Reading Challenge
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/12/2017 - 3:28pm
The South Lake Tahoe Library just wrapped up our Summer Reading Challenge, which encouraged children, teens, and adults to read all summer long. Over 300 patrons registered, logging a total of 3,990 books, and earning a total of 1,055 prizes! We would like to thank the many businesses and organizations that donated prizes and funds.
Bread & Broth 4 Kids wraps up successful summer food program
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/25/2017 - 10:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread and Broth 4 Kids (BB4K) just wrapped up their first summer food program for the children of South Lake Tahoe, and it was a very successful one.
Kids say "thank you" to Lisa Maloff for vehicle donations
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/11/2017 - 11:46am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - When local philanthropist Lisa Maloff found out the Lake Tahoe Boys & Girls Club was without truck after the South Shore facility lost it in a crash, she generously donated money for its replacement.
On Thursday, August 10, the kids and staff of the club thanked Lisa with a ribbon cutting ceremony and large "thank you" poster, along with ribbons in Lisa's favorite color, pink.
Tahoe Blue Vodka to match donations to Keep Tahoe Blue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/11/2017 - 6:57am
Since its inception, Tahoe Blue Vodka (through its parent company Tahoe Spirits) has donated back to the protecting the lake they get their name from.
A portion of all sales goes back to the League to Save Lake Tahoe to "Keep Tahoe Blue" and in a new campaign, Tahoe Blue Vodka will batch all donations to the agency tasked with protecting the lake through education, legislation, volunteer training and other efforts.
Paul Francis D’Anneo
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/28/2017 - 10:49pm
Surrounded by family at his home in Carson City, Paul Francis D'Anneo passed from this life to the next July 20, 2017. Paul was born in Oakland, CA on November 24, 1933 to Arnaldo and Ruth (Dobbins) D'Anneo. He married Barbara Moore in Berkeley, CA. Having attended Cal Poly, he worked as an electronics engineer.
Open House at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/27/2017 - 9:18pm
Event Date:
July 30, 2017 - 10:00am
Once a year the public has the opportunity to explore the Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care facility. On Sunday, July 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., they will open their doors to where the wild birds and animals are rehabilitated.
For 40 years the non-profit has been serving wildlife in the Sierra and normally the only people allowed past the front door are the volunteers.
Letter: Community support will help The Girl's Project
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 3:48pm
Community support is needed to help the girls participating in "The Girl's Project," an empowerment group focusing on the needs of young women in the South Lake Tahoe area.
Tahoe Youth and Family Services started “The Girl’s Project” in 2010 with the vision to empower high risk young girls in our community to become more confident and influential women later in life. The Girl’s Project originally began in three of our local elementary schools, Tahoe Valley Elementary, Sierra House Elementary and Bijou Elementary and has now expanded and includes the South Tahoe Middle School.
Don't miss the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Valhalla Boathouse
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/10/2017 - 7:05pm
If you haven't been out to enjoy music and performances at the Valhalla Boathouse Theater yet, this month is the time to do so with a full lineup for all ages.
After watching the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on opening weekend, we highly recommend this fun musical though not appropriate for those under 13). It is a Tony Award-winning musical comedy and even though far from Broadway, the local Lake Tahoe cast made it very entertaining.
Jack Johnson to match donations to League to Save Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/08/2017 - 8:36am
Jack Johnson is not only an entertainer, but he is also an environmentalist doing what he can to reduce his impact on the earth. When Johnson comes to Lake Tahoe this summer on July 28 and 29, one can not only expect great music, but also a zero waste tour.
His All at One initiative is a social action network where everyone can make a positive change in their local and world community. As he tours, Johnson will connect with non-profit groups, take environmental action, and receive rewards. All At Once promotes Sustainable Local Food Systems and Plastic Free Initiatives.
Kudos: Choices for Children thanks community for Mother's Day Diaper Drive
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 12:39pm
Throughout the month of May 2017 Choices for Children's Healthy Bottom Line Diaper Distribution program hosted the third annual Mother's Day Diaper Drive. We received generous donations from community businesses, child care providers, and agencies. All donations will go directly to helping our community's youngest and most vulnerable residents stay clean, dry and healthy by ensuring they have the diapering supplies that they need.
Location
Choices for Children
1029 Takela Drive suite 1
United States
38° 56' 40.3548" N, 119° 58' 7.212" W
See map: Google Maps
Shakespeare for the younger set: Will's Kids, returns to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/20/2017 - 11:52am
Event Date:
August 4, 2017 - 11:00am
Summer is not all beach and playtime for Lake Tahoe area kids, its also time to hang out with Shakespeare. For the second consecutive year, Will's Kids will take place at Valhalla inside Tallac Historic Site on Friday, August 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Will’s Kids is a collaboration between Live Violence Free, Tahoe Youth and Family Services, Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, the D.G. Manchetti Young Shakespeare Program, and Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival to bring art to the children of the community.
Barton Auxiliary awards $76,500 to students and Birthing Center
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/19/2017 - 7:20pm
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. – Thirteen students were recently awarded $19,000 in scholarships by the Barton Auxiliary which also gave $$57,500 to the Barton Family Birthing Center for additional services and equipment.
The awards came during a recognition lunch on June 12.
Barton Auxiliary is a group of volunteers who support Barton Hospital, its patients, and the community through. In 2016, Auxiliary volunteers raised funds from The Attic and gift shop sales, holiday fundraisers, and personal donations to fund their recent awards.
Outdoor concert to raise funds for metastatic breast cancer
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/14/2017 - 6:34am
Event Date:
June 26, 2017 - 5:30pm
Grab your beach chairs and head to Lake Village on Monday, June 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to hear Ike & Martin at an outdoor benefit concert fundraiser for METAvivor, a non-profit organization who directs 100% of donations to metastatic breast cancer.
Enjoy the popular Lake Tahoe duo, good food and good friends as money is raised to fund research that will save lives, lives of residents like former South Lake Tahoe OB/GYN Kelly Shanahan and former teacher Renee Gorevin.
Climate change documentary, From the Ashes, shown in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/10/2017 - 8:17am
Event Date:
June 15, 2017 - 7:00pm
The Sierra Club Tahoe Area Group presents a free, advanced screening of From the Ashes, produced by Radical Media in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies for National Geographic on Thursday, June 15 at 7:00 p.m. at Unity of the Lake.
The film provides a compelling and often heartbreaking look at coal and what’s at stake for our economy, health, and climate. Learn more about an industry on the edge and what it means for our future.
Douglas County seniors and community center receive generator donation
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/04/2017 - 5:22pm
Douglas County Community & Senior Center received a 125 KW generator for backup emergency power that will allow the facility to better serve as an emergency evacuation facility. The generator will also protect 8,000 + frozen meals and $10,000 worth of food products held in the freezers and coolers in the Senior Center Dining Room kitchens during a power outage. This emergency generator will also provide power in the Douglas County Health Clinic, located inside the Community and Senior Center which services the healthcare needs of many Douglas County residents.
Kudos: Tahoe Coalition for Homeless thanks community
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/03/2017 - 8:52pm
Dear Community,
Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) would like to thank the many community members and volunteers who helped in the clean-up and closing of the South Lake Tahoe Warm Room in early May. The Rotary Club of South Lake Tahoe arrived with their moving van and efficiently packed and moved our belongings into storage. Kim, William, and Lily Demus; Michelle, Brian, and Kelsey Hogan; Dave Huber; Matt, Miri, and Addie Lucksinger; Kathi Jensen; Guy Lease; Christine O'Farrell; and Randy Volgelgesang were all on hand to do the heavy lifting and moving.
