elegant evening
Tahoe Magic gives out over $110K to locals; More donations sought to fill need
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/30/2020 - 9:10am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There has been a huge outpouring of support for Tahoe Magic during the COVID-19 crisis. With that support is a growing need in the South Lake Tahoe community.
In just five weeks, the South Lake Tahoe non-profit has given away over $110,000 to more than local 785 families in need. In a normal year they give out about $30,000 to deserving families.
Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra's virtual Elegant Evening a success
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/21/2020 - 10:04am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many nonprofits have had to cancel their fundraisers due to the coronavirus, but the ladies of the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) club in South Lake Tahoe weren't going to let the virus stop them.
Their 31t annual Elegant Evening was slated to be held at Harrah's Tahoe on April 18 with a sit-down dinner, live music, and dancing, raffle, and auction. The venue closed and restrictions on meeting in groups of over 10 people were created, so what do you do with an event that brings together 500 community members?
Move it online, of course.
Soroptimist Club of Tahoe Sierra holds virtual Elegant Evening auction and party
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 12:02pm
Event Date:
April 18, 2020 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Saturday, April 18, hundreds of locals would have been dressing up and attending the 31st annual Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra Elegant Evening.
Even though canceled the club is holding their online auction along with contests and a live stream dedication to the event. Since 100 percent of funds raised at Elegant Evening go back into the South Lake Tahoe community to enhance the lives of its women and youth, the club is committed to doing the same this year.
Soroptimist Club of Tahoe Sierra creates online auction in place of Elegant Evening
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/21/2020 - 12:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra has arrived at the very difficult decision to cancel its 31st annual Elegant Evening celebration originally scheduled for April 18, 2020. With the casinos closing and guidelines from the Center for Disease Control advising people to not attend large functions, the event will not be held this year.
But all is not lost.
Soroptimist Club of Tahoe Sierra celebrates women in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/18/2020 - 11:18am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just as they have for the past 43 years, the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra Club is honoring women and youth in the South Lake Tahoe community. They recently held their annual awards celebration and honored four young women from South Tahoe Middle School and South Tahoe High School as well as four women from the community.
For the GIVE Award, honored were Alexi Haven, Tovah Jordan, Esty Zanetti, and Maiella Riva. The Ruby Award was given to Suzanne Boyer and the Live Your Dream Award was given to Heather Wilson, Olga Zepeda and Kelly Meyer.
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra Elegant Evening - Canceled
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/07/2020 - 4:32pm
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Join Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra for their 31st Annual Elegant Evening on Saturday, April 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Harrah's Tahoe. It's known as the best party of the year!
The evening will be guided by Mr. Mike Peron, the Masters of Ceremony and dance to the music of Trey Stone, a member of the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame, and the Soul Experience, and guests will enjoy libation tastings on their arrival! Thus far, you'll enjoy tastings from Crystal Basin Cellars, Idle Hour and Tahoe Blue Vodka!
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra invites community to a Brain Health discussion
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/25/2020 - 12:40am
Event Date:
February 27, 2020 - 7:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Soroptimist International Club of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) invites the community to their weekly meeting on Thursday, February 27 when they feature Barton Health's Neurology Specialist, Rituparna Das, MD. The doctor will share insights on brain function and brain health.
The meeting will be from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Coffee will be served and both men and women are invited.
3,500 books donated by Soroptimists to local students for summer reading
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/14/2019 - 8:37am
A generation of South Lake Tahoe and Zephyr Cove students have received books for summer reading from the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra club members, and this summer will be no different.
This week, club members under the direction of member Cookie Rork distributed 3,500 books to students at all local schools from Zephyr Cove to Meyers. In Grades Pre-K to 2nd, students received two books to keep, while 3rd to 8th graders got one to help with summer reading.
South Shore students receive awards from Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 3:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) awarded $12,700 in awards and scholarships on Thursday to students from South Tahoe High, Whittell High, Mt. Tallac High, and South Tahoe Middle School. The students and their families were treated to breakfast as the awards were given to the deserving students.
George Whittell High School Most Improved Eighth Grade Students
Faith Alvarez, James Johnson
South Tahoe Middle School Most Improved Eighth Grade Students
Victoria Capilla, Anthomy Navarro Rodriguiez
Kudos: Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra thanks Elegant Evening supporters
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 9:09pm
Dear Community, The sold-out 30th annual Elegant Evening 2019 at Harrah’s Tahoe was a huge success and that was due to the generosity of businesses and friends near and far. We are beyond thrilled that our special appeal for Challenge Day was met and exceeded!
Local woodturner donates piece for Soroptimist charity auction
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 11:49am
South Lake Tahoe artist Malcolm Tibbetts has once again donated one of his famous woodturning creations to the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) Elegant Evening fundraising event on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
Bids on "Ovals in the Woods" are accepted online and bidders do not have to attend the event to participate.
Tibbetts left the Heavenly management team in 2002 to start a new career that would work within his longtime love of woodworking. He is now a full-time studio artist designing, engineering and creating amazing works of art in segmented woodturning.
30th annual Elegant Evening silent auction begins: Just 35 tickets remain for event
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/05/2019 - 9:47pm
Event Date:
April 13, 2019 - 5:30pm
The 30th annual Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra's (SITS) Elegant Evening is just one week away. On Saturday, April 13 join over 400 over your friends at the special event which includes dancing, a sit-down dinner, wine and vodka tasting, a silent auction, Elegant Business Baskets and their signature Elegant Bags. It takes place at Harrah's Tahoe from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (and free self-parking validation).
Challenge Day at STMS and STHS: "Life-changing"
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/04/2019 - 10:58am
SOUTH 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.
30th annual Elegant Evening
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/16/2019 - 1:12pm
Event Date:
April 13, 2019 - 5:30pm
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra is holding their 30th annual Elegant Evening event on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
It is going to be a grand evening. Get your tickets now at www.elegantevening2019.com.
You'll have a great time and your participation will enhance the lives of women and youth in our community!
Check out the event site where you can purchase your tickets, peruse the donations collected so far, donate in case you can't attend and much more! Their online auction begins on April 6.
South Lake Tahoe women celebrated with awards from Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/16/2019 - 12:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Six women were honored this week by the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) club for their work in the community.
Ruby Award - An award created in honor of the first Soroptimist Federation President, Ruby Lee Minar. The gemstone ruby is associated with wisdom, importance, vitality, strength, power, and love. This year's recipient is Amy Jackson, someone who is always working for the future of Tahoe's youth in education, sports, and life
Soroptimists of Tahoe Sierra give away 3,200 books to local students
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 12:12am
The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra club members got together this week to give away 3.200 books to K-8 students in Lake Tahoe Unified School District, and at Zephyr Cove Elementary and Whittell High School.
This is an annual project for the club, spearheaded by long time member Cookie Rork. Literacy is a key goal of the club, and a book bag and book to take home for the summer encourages reading for fun.
Teachers provide the club with individual reading levels of their students and the orders are filled.
Letter: Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra club thanks all who made Elegant Evening a success
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/04/2018 - 2:57pm
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra’s Elegant Evening 2018 at Harrah’s Tahoe was a huge success and that was due to the generosity of businesses and friends both near and far.
Thank you to all who attended this fun, entertaining and worthwhile event and those that donated to enable our support of the many programs and organizations we assist. As always, all money raised is invested into schools, scholarships, community projects, youth, and services both locally and globally. (www.sitahoesierra.org) .t
Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra fundraiser Saturday: Find out where donations go
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 11:18pm
Many people donate both money and auction items to the Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra club for their annual Elegant Evening which occurs on Saturday, April 21. What many don't know is where those donations go. There was question recently in the community about donations, so the club wanted to clear up any misunderstandings.
The club recently created a diagram to better explain where each penny goes as they don't have must left over funds after they issue scholarships, grants and other forms of financial support.
Last year’s Elegant Evening funds went to provide:
SITS throwing the party of the year: 2018 Elegant Evening
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/06/2018 - 11:37pm
Event Date:
April 21, 2018 - 5:30pm
The community is invited to join the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) club for an evening of live music, great food, drinks and friends at the 29th annual Elegant Evening will be held at Harrah's Tahoe on Saturday, April 21, 2018.
The evening's festivities start with a 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. cocktail party and social time, moving to a seated dinner from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and dancing all night with Trey Stone until 10:30 p.m.
Guests will enjoy selective tastings from Crystal Basin Cellars, Tahoe Blue Vodka, Lake Tahoe AleWorx and Double Bond Wine.
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra Elegant Evening tickets on sale
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/13/2017 - 9:37am
Event Date:
April 22, 2017 - 5:30pm
Tickets are now available for the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra Elegant Evening, a time-honored tradition in South Lake Tahoe. This evening of fun, food, and community will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
The ticket prices will be going up to $75, so get your $65 tickets until April 1. They can be purchased here.
Soroptimist International of the Tahoe Sierra Elegant Evening
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/03/2017 - 10:16pm
Event Date:
April 22, 2017 - 5:30pm
Join the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra for another incredible evening of fun, food, and community on Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
On arrival you will enjoy selective tastings from their friends at Crystal Basin Cellars, Double Bond Wines, Wofford Acres Vineyards and Tahoe Blue Vodka. The evening includes another beautiful plated dinner served by Harrah’s finest.
Soroptimist Elegant Evening
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/14/2016 - 10:40pm
Soroptimists hand out donations to South Lake Tahoe non-profits
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/26/2016 - 7:52pm
Members of Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) handed out checks to 22 different project that are created by non-profits to serve the women and children of South Lake Tahoe on Thursday.
The awardees:
Soroptimist's annual Elegant Evening has gone digitial
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/09/2016 - 4:25pm
Event Date:
April 23, 2016 - 5:30pm
Soroptimist International of the Tahoe Sierra is holding their 27th annual Elegant Evening on Saturday, April 23, 2016 in the Harrah's Lake Tahoe Ballroom.
Since this is the group's major fundraiser of the year you can count on a silent auction, and this year the ladies are stepping it up by going digital, following in the footsteps of Tahoe Douglas Rotary's successful auction last year. Even though the event is still a few months away, people can view auction items and buy tickets on line.
Lake Tahoe's Festival of the Trees begins Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/28/2015 - 6:13pm
Event Date:
December 2, 2015 (All day)
Lights, trees, action! Lake Tahoe community members and visitors are invited to celebrate the holiday season at the seventh annual Festival of Trees and Lights.
The family-friendly festival runs from December 2 through December 6 at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa. This year, all proceeds will support prevention programs and trauma services for Barton Hospital’s Level III Trauma Center.
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra awards grants
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/04/2015 - 7:58pm
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra recently awarded 14 worthy organizations, projects, and programs with funding from their Community Grant program. The mission of the organization is to “Strengthen and enhance the lives of women and youth in our community and the world.”
The following organizations/programs/projects best aligned with this mission according the the Soroptimists: Between Horses and Humans, Bijou Kindergarten Adventure Introduction, Bijou 5th Grade Enrichment Field Trip, Health Talents
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra selling tickets to annual fundraiser
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 6:00amThe Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra is selling tickets annual fundraiser, An Elegant Evening, to be held April 21 at Harrah's Lake Tahoe.The evening includes a gourmet dinner, silent and ...
