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Taste of DownTown Carson City celebrates 20 years with June 15 culinary event
Submitted by newsroom on Tue, 06/11/2013 - 1:13pmThirteen blocks. 40+ restaurants. Multiple live bands (10 bands this year). One Evening. Foodies prepare yourself because the best of Carson City's culinary side comes alive Saturday, June 15 at the 20th annual Taste of DownTown, the capital city's premiere downtown summer event.
Free Lake Tahoe app now available for iPhone and Androids
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/04/2013 - 12:57pmBig Blue Concierge of South Lake Tahoe just released their “Concierge in Your Pocket” app for locals, visitors and vacation home owners in the Lake Tahoe basin. The app is full of everything one needs to enjoy the area: hiking and biking trails, historical venues, dog friendly locations, homeowner services such as plumbers and electricians, restaurants, happy hours, discounts, shops, rentals, wedding vendors and much, much more. There is even a local’s point of view blog on the app.
Taylor Creek Visitor Center hosts bird and native species festivals
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/31/2013 - 9:06pmThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science will host the fourth annual Lake Tahoe Bird Festival on Saturday, June 8, followed by the third annual Native Species Festival on Sunday, June 9.
Residents and visitors are invited to attend these free family events from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center, located three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89.
June 8 event:
Beach Hut Deli celebrates 5th anniversary
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/28/2013 - 5:29pmEvent Date:
May 30, 2013 - 12:00pm
Beach Hut Deli has been serving up delicious sandwiches in South Lake Tahoe for five years and is celebrating their success with a ribbon cutting and anniversary party.
TahoeChamber invites you to celebrate this milestone on Thursday, May 30 at noon. The ribbon cutting celebration will be immediately followed by a member lunch, giving chamber members the chance to network over great food in a casual and relaxed atmosphere.
UC Davis Tahoe City Field Station Open House June 15
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 05/26/2013 - 10:08pmEvent Date:
June 15, 2013 - 10:00am
Join UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center for an Open House at the Tahoe City Field Station (Historic Hatchery) at 2400 Lake Forest Road from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 15. Visitors can tour the historic building, talk to TERC scientists about their work, and learn something new about Lake Tahoe. Local garden clubs will be on hand to give plant selection and gardening advice, and Red Truck of Truckee will sell food and beverages.
Try your luck at the Lakeside Inn Poker Run Business After Hours Mixer
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 4:19pmEvent Date:
May 22, 2013 - 5:30pm
TahoeChamber’s next Business After Hours Mixer (BAHM!) will be held this Wednesday, from 5:30-7:30pm at Lakeside Inn & Casino. The Poker Run BAHM will send you on a tour of the casino property and give you a chance to see the newly renovated “Timbers” restaurant. Try out a featured signature cocktail and delicious food, get a Lakeside Inn Player’s Card, check out the guest rooms, and mix and mingle with fellow business professionals.
Flash back 50-years with Barton Memorial Hospital
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 2:06pmEvent Date:
June 29, 2013 - 11:00am
From its beginnings in 1963, South Lake Tahoe residents envisioned a hospital and then built it with their time, energy, contributions and commitment. At times, they “literally” put hammer-to-nail to create the first-ever year-round health care facility at Lake Tahoe – Barton Memorial Hospital. In doing so, these committed individuals and families ensured a better future for future generations and 50-years-later we invite our community to celebrate the hospital’s dedication, growth and future.
Heavenly resort at Lake Tahoe launches summer activities Memorial Day weekend
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 1:10pmAfter an action-packed winter season at Lake Tahoe, Heavenly Mountain Resort is switching gears and opening with summer activities this Memorial Day weekend May 25-27. Heavenly will run the Heavenly Gondola for sightseeing, dining, family activities and hiking. Operating times will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Taylor Creek Visitor Center hosts Native Species Festival
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 3:23pmEvent Date:
June 9, 2013 - 10:00am
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will host the third annual Native Species Festival on Sunday, June 9, 2013. Residents and visitors are invited to attend this free family event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center, located three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89.
South Lake Tahoe celebrates Earth Day at Bijou Community Park
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 9:16pmEvent Date:
April 27, 2013 - 10:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Earth Day Festival will kick off Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bijou Community Park.
Earth Day recognizes, celebrates and promotes our region’s unique beauty while educating the public about local environmental issues.
Bring your friends and family to learn about ways to counteract global climate change through recycling and composting, alternative energy, water conservation, sustainability, and reducing our ecological footprint.
Is now the time to invest in Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/22/2013 - 11:50amNow is a great time to invest in Lake Tahoe, whether it's a vacation rental, long term rental, multi-units/apartments or retail buildings. With the continued low interest rates and property prices still considered low, now is the time to pull the trigger before it's too late. I advise my clients that waiting will not help their situation. The biggest challenge is the lack of homes for sale. The key to to watch for new listings as they get posted to the MLS system.
South Lake Tahoe pot club owner sentenced to five years in federal prison; agrees to forfeit drug money
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 04/10/2013 - 2:30pmFormer City of Angels 2 pot club owner Gennaro "Gino" DiMatteo of South Lake Tahoe was sentenced to 5 years in federal prison Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller.
DiMatteo had pled guilty to a felony for marijuana trafficking on Jan. 9. As part of his plea agreement, DiMatteo agreed to forfeit more than $40,000 to the United States.
12th annual Grapes and Gates wine, food tasting to benefit Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/09/2013 - 5:47pmEvent Date:
May 8, 2013 - 6:00pm
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the 12th Annual Grapes and Gates wine tasting event on May 8 at the Edgewood Clubhouse’s North Room. Enjoy a beautiful Lake Tahoe sunset while tasting exquisite regional wines and gourmet foods from the area’s top restaurants.
“What a wonderful opportunity to support a scholarship program for kids in the Basin, while at the same time enjoying the best food and wine tasting at South Lake,” said Foundation board member and Lakeside Inn president Lon Rusk.
Heavenly hosts Sprint U.S. Freestyle Championships
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/21/2013 - 11:36amEvent Date:
March 29, 2013 (All day)
From March 29-31, 2013, Heavenly Mountain Resort will be buzzing with excitement as Olympic hopefuls take to the California side of the resort to compete in moguls, aerials and dual moguls. The Sprint U.S. Freestyle Championships will return to Heavenly’s famous Gunbarrel run, as U.S. team athletes come together for the final event of the season to battle it out for the title of U.S. Champion. Leading the team are Olympic and World Champion Hannah Kearney (Norwich, VT), and hometown hero Sho Kashima (South Lake Tahoe, CA).
South Tahoe Chamber to host a business mixer
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/18/2013 - 11:12amEvent Date:
March 21, 2013 - 5:30pm
The South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce will hold a business mixer on Thursday, March 21. Borges Chiropractic and Tahoe Valley Pharmacy will host the event, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Tahoe Valley Pharmacy center, 2074 Lake Tahoe Blvd. (across from Staples near the “Y”).
The event is open to chamber members as well as the public and is free.
There will be food and prizes, including a pair of sunglasses valued at $160 donated by Lake Tahoe Eye Care. Other sponsors for donations include Tahoe Valley Pharmacy, Borges Chiropractic and Ross Groelz, DDS.
Barton Health Wellness Lecture Series: Why weight loss is hard
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/16/2013 - 7:10pm
Event Date:
April 3, 2013 - 6:00pm The 2013 Barton Health Wellness Lecture series continues when Dr. Paula Crenshaw, M.D. presents "Why Weight Loss is Hard" on Wednesday, April 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College, One College Drive, Board Room in South Lake Tahoe.
This popular and informative lecture includes motivational strategies to better understand your body.
The lecture will address issues such as:
— How our bodies use food for energy
— Why do energy-input imbalances occur
— What our bodies are telling us when we plateau
— Strategies for overcoming barriers to weight loss
Tahoe Chamber Expo to feature at least 97 businesses
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 03/13/2013 - 4:50pmEvent Date:
March 22, 2013 - 4:30pm
With dozens of local business lined up to show their stuff, TahoeChamber’s annual Business Expo is the premier event of its kind at South Shore Lake Tahoe. And it is right around the corner with a wide open invitation to the 2013 Business EXPO — “The South Shore EXPOsed” — set for March 22 from 4:30-8:30 p.m. in the Convention Center at Harrah’s Tahoe.
Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for making the holidays special for people
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/05/2013 - 6:00amChristmas Cheer All Year / Love Your Neighbor Food Pantry has much to be thankful for since the challenging and exciting Christmas season.We would like to thank Mary Luckel and Brotherhood for the ...
Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for helping our pantry
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 6:00amThe volunteers at St Theresa's Backdoor Pantry would to thank everyone who has contributed food to help feed those in need in South Lake Tahoe. The Valhalla Renaissance Fair producers, Temple Bat Y...
South Lake Tahoe offers 12 months of emergency preparation tips
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 03/01/2013 - 11:17amThe City of South Lake Tahoe is offering Emergency Preparation Guides for community members. As part of the City's initiative to increase communications, we will be offering a 12 part monthly series during 2013 highlighting emergency preparedness. These useful tools will assist citizens in preparing for emergencies.
The first emergency guide in the series focuses on “Action Plans” and provides suggestions for creating a family emergency disaster plan. The guide also provides contact numbers for agencies located within City limits and throughout El Dorado County.
Shaun White to become member of Tahoe Mountain Club
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 3:53pmTahoe Mountain Club is excited to announce two-time Olympic gold medalist, snowboard and skateboard sensation Shaun White as the newest member of Tahoe Mountain Club.
As one of the most prominent figures in snowboarding and skateboarding, Shaun White has called Northstar California his home resort since 2011. After the first season of training at Northstar, White initiated a conversation with Tahoe Mountain Club as a means for expanding his involvement with the resort and the region.
Camp Richardson campground, road plan proposal up for public comment
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 4:38pmA 30-day public comment period began Thursday on plans associated with upgrades at the Camp Richardson Resort campground along Highway 89 near South Lake Tahoe.
Plans include upgrades and enhancements to the campground day use facilities as well as BMPs and road improvements to ease traffic congestion around the campground and along Highway 89 at the popular Lake Tahoe resort.
Wild and Scenic Film Festival arrives March 8 at South Shore Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/11/2013 - 2:39pmEvent Date:
March 8, 2013 - 7:00pm
The silver screen meets glittering Lake Tahoe at the 8th Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival On Tour Friday, March 8 at the MontBleu Showroom, a benefit for the Sierra Nevada Alliance.
Presented by the Sierra Nevada Alliance, South Tahoe Earth Day Committee and Patagonia South Lake Tahoe, the Wild and Scenic Film Festival combines award winning environmental and adventure fi lms with the energy of local activism.
Featured films at the event will cover fun outdoor adventures, environmental battles and inspirational stories of people making a difference.
South Lake Tahoe offers year of emergency preparation tips
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/06/2013 - 3:42amThe City of South Lake Tahoe is offering Emergency Preparation Guides for community members. As part of the City's initiative to increase communications, it is offering a 12-part monthly series during 2013 highlighting emergency preparedness. These useful tools will assist citizens in preparing for emergencies.
The first emergency guide in the series, listed below, focuses on “Action Plans” and provides suggestions for creating a family emergency disaster plan. The guide also provides contact numbers for agencies located within City limits and throughout El Dorado County.
Outdoors with Don Q: Things you need to know about ice fishing
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 8:51pmWith the bitter January cold weather in the Sierra and above Lake Tahoe behind us, we do have plenty of water frozen on our creeks, streams, rivers, ponds, lakes and reservoirs. And that ice covering provides an excellent opportunity to catch fish.
Ice fishing is a unique sport that requires a whole different set of fishing techniques, gear and clothing, as opposed to lazy fishing on a warm, drowsy day in the middle of the summer. So, if you’ve never tried fishing through the ice, here’s some information that should be more than enough to get you “hooked” on this winter sport:
Kirkwood hosts Rahlves' Banzai Tour through weekend
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 5:16amEvent Date:
February 2, 2013 - 9:00am
Big mountain freeride action meets ski and boarder-cross strategy through Sunday in a mad-dash race for cash, as Kirkwood Mountain Resort hosts the first stop on the Rahlves’ Banzai Tour, presented by Bank of the West. Taking place at four Lake Tahoe resorts, it’s head–to-head action, four at a time, top to bottom, down a wide open course over natural terrain and snow conditions. This is the ultimate test of ski and riding skills.
Agency, search and rescue host kids Winter Wilderness Survival program
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 12:27pmEvent Date:
February 6, 2013 (All day)
For the past 17 years, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District and Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue have collaborated together to teach the 4th graders at Incline Elementary School about Winter Wilderness Survival, better known as the “Hug-A-Tree” program. The program focuses on teaching children what to do should they ever find themselves lost in the wilderness. This year the program will be held at the Incline Elementary School on Wednesday, Feb. 6.
Sierra Resort offers $49 Super Bowl Sunday lift tickets
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/28/2013 - 11:04pmThe closest major Lake Tahoe resort to the Bay Area, Sierra-at-Tahoe will celebrate the San Francisco 49ers football team by offering Super Bowl Sunday special $49 tickets. Sierra Resort will recognize guests dressed in 49er jerseys, jackets, and hoodies by offering them a discounted full-day lift ticket.
Unpack Your Adjectives for a Night of School House Rocks at MontBleu
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/25/2013 - 12:48pmEvent Date:
February 23, 2013 - 6:00pm
While many already know ‘A Noun is a Person, Place or Thing,’ what they may not know is it’s time to show your inner rock star at the School House Rocks event to support local schools. The ‘Conjunction Junction’ will start at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at MontBleu and it will feature a live DJ, music, silent and live auctions, cocktails, food and more.
Eric Nageotte-Lowe Memorial fundraiser to benefit Heavenly Foundation teams
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/22/2013 - 4:24pmThe Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the Eric Nageotte-Lowe Memorial Fundraiser to celebrate the life of former South Lake Tahoe resident and Heavenly Freestyle Team member, Eric Nageotte-Lowe this Saturday, Jan. 26, from 5pm to 8pm at the Himmel Haus, 2819 Saddle Rd. across from Heavenly Mountain’s California base area.
“While Eric was a great skier,” said his coach Jere Crawford, “he was an even better person.”
More snowshoe cocktail races planned at Beacon
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/22/2013 - 6:18amEvent Date:
February 16, 2013 - 7:00pm
The Beacon Bar and Grill at Camp Richardson in South Lake Tahoe will hold its next wild and spirited evening snowshoe cocktail races Feb. 16 and again on March 16. Both events begin at 7 p.m.
The events are free to participate in with snowshoes provided by Camp Richardson’s Mountain Sports Center in South Lake Tahoe.
Along with the snowshoe cocktail races, this South Lake Tahoe event will include food and drink specials, prizes for winners and losers, and happy hour prices until closing.
TRYP to host mixer at Himmel Haus
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/19/2013 - 6:00amTahoe Regional Young Professionals will host its next mixer Jan. 22 at Himmel Haus.The evening will include a smapling of German-style food and beverages, as well as live acoustic music and network...
Storms brew over crawfish
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/12/2013 - 6:00amTahoe Lobster Co., the first commercial fishing operation to come to Lake Tahoe since the 1930s, drew national attention, but it's also worried some regional outfitters who say fish like the trout and mackinaw rely on the crawfish for food.
College students with food allergies make legal gains
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 7:05pmLive music from Old Soles at Kirkwood Inn
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 4:31pmKirkwood Inn - Live music from Old Soles with special guest Miche Baker-Harvey from Seattle! Masha Goodman & Geff Crawford are "Old Soles", playing fiddle, banjo, guitar, ukulele, and serving up funny songs, love songs, cowboy songs, bluesy songs, songs about whiskey, wine, and waddling stampedes (you'll have to come hear for yourself, won't you?) No cover, all ages, great food, friendly staff, blazing fire. Saturday, 6:00-8:00pm, Highway 88 across from the Kirkwood Mountain Ski Resort. For info go to www.OldSolesMusic.com or www.facebook.com/oldsoles
Flushing Nemo: Report warns home aquarium species a potential threat to California waters
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 4:23pmWell-intentioned children and aquarium hobbyists seeking to “free” their pet fish down a toilet bowl or into a local waterway may inadvertently be contributing to the threat of invasive species downstream, according to a new report from the University of California, Davis.
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals January Mixer at Himmel Haus
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 6:54amEvent Date:
January 22, 2013 - 7:00pm
Prost (or cheers), the Tahoe Regional Young Professionals will ring in 2013 with a sampling of German-style food and beverages at Himmel Haus for group's Jan. 22 mixer from 7 – 10 p.m.
The evening will also include live acoustic music and networking opportunities. Admission is free for TRYP members and $5 for non-members. Annual TRYP memberships cost $40.
Don Q's fishing report for week of Jan. 2-9
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 7:14amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Jan. 2-9:
Annual Holiday BAHM! for Charity
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 12/30/2012 - 6:42amJoin TahoeChamber.org at Riva Grill, 900 Ski Run Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe for an evening of celebration, and help the South Shore community to start off 2013 on the right foot.
Proceeds from the event will be donated to our local food bank, Christmas Cheer and Bread and Broth. While everyone is feeling the effects of the struggling economy, please join us in efforts to provide food to the less fortunate in our community.
Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for helping my family have a wonderful Christmas
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/29/2012 - 6:00amThe Anderson Family wants to thank Christmas Cheer for donating an awesome Christmas for our Family! On Dec. 20, my husband and I showed up at the doors of Coldwell Banker to receive our food and p...
Maximize Revenues During SnowGlobe Music Festival
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/27/2012 - 10:53pmWith SnowGlobe set for the weekend, attendees have already begun arriving into town. According to an article in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, we can expect an estimated 40,000 festival goers. As a business owner, you will definitely want to greet them with open arms December 29-31.
Here are some recommendations to help you leverage this opportunity:
1. Consider a SnowGlobe theme
South Lake Tahoe Library offers World Explorers' Club: Pen Pals From Around the World
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/25/2012 - 6:55amThe South Lake Tahoe Branch of the El Dorado County Library invites children to its World Explorer's Club called Pen Pals From Around the World with the first meeting on Jan. 15 at 3:30 p.m. Participants ages 10 to 14 can:
— Learn about young people from around the world.
— Sample International Food.
— Help fight poverty.
— Create art projects to share with your Pen Pal.
Game Day at South Lake Tahoe Branch Library
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/25/2012 - 6:50amThe South Lake Tahoe Branch of the El Dorado County Library will hold a Game Day for children and their families from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4. Just bring yourselves, we supply the games. The Library is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
The Library will also begin its World Explorer's Club called Pen Pals From Around the World with the first meeting on Jan. 15 at 3:30 p.m. Participants ages 10 to 14 can:
— Learn about young people from around the world.
— Sample International Food.
— Help fight poverty.
— Create art projects to share with your Pen Pal.
National Winter Trails Day at Van Sickle State Park
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/25/2012 - 6:23amEvent Date:
January 12, 2013 - 10:00am
As part of National Winter Trails Day, the Tahoe Rim Trail Association will host free guided hikes on Jan. 12, 2013 from 10am to 2pm through the newly opened Van Sickle State Park behind Harrah’s Casino at Stateline South Shore Lake Tahoe.
There will also be outdoor gear demonstrations, raffle prizes, and a Warming Party at Explore Tahoe after the hikes.
This South Lake Tahoe event is a family-friendly introduction to snowshoeing and to winter opportunities on the Tahoe Rim Trail. Participants will have to bring their own shoes, snacks, water and warm clothing.
Most of California’s water footprint tied to food production
Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/24/2012 - 11:15amChanging chip ingredients doesn’t make them a health food
Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/24/2012 - 9:30amKudos & Kindness: Thanks for going above and beyond
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/23/2012 - 6:00amThanks to Dr. Joshua Welch, the guests at Bread & Broth's Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 22 also received food items to take home with them. Dr. Josh of Safe Haven Chiropractic in Meyers conducted a f...