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Mark Rypien wins closest to the hole contest; Winnings go to Tahoe Fund
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/19/2014 - 10:20pm
On July 18th 15 of some of the world’s most legendary athletes and entertainers competed in Lake Tahoe for the Korbel Closest-to-the-Pin Challenge as part of the American Century Championship, currently being played at the Edgewood Golf Course. NFL Former Pro Bowl Quarterback Mark Rypien who was the inaugural tournament champion took home the title after teeing off from Hole 17 and placing his ball just seven feet away from the pin winning a $5,000 donation for The Tahoe Fund from the Korbel Toast Life® Foundation.
Joe Theismann wins Korbel's 8th Annual Celebrity Spray Off at Edgewood Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/18/2014 - 10:31pm
Champagne was flowing on the 18th tee Friday as 29 of the celebrity golfers participating in the 25th Annual American Century Championship proved their skill in something other than golf.
As celebrity superstars prepared to tee off on the 18th hole, Korbel challenged them to show off their best champagne celebration skills as part of the Celebrity Spray-Off. Former NFL MVP Joe Theismann took home top honors after he popped the cork on a bottle of Korbel and his cork traveled the furthest distance - 87ft.
Gene Upshaw Memorial Golf Classic Brings Out the Stars July 13-14
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/09/2014 - 6:04pm
Event Date:
July 13, 2014 - 9:00am
NFL Hall of Fame members Marcus Allen and Mike Haynes will join Cy Young winner Vida Blue and other sports stars at the 6th Annual Gene Upshaw Memorial Golf Classic at Gray's Crossing in Truckee July 13 to 14.
The tournament is held to pay tribute to Hall of Famer and former Oakland Raider and Lake Tahoe resident Gene Upshaw and raise funds for cancer programs and traumatic brain injuries. Upshaw golfed often at the American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament in South Lake Tahoe before his sudden death from pancreatic cancer in 2008, just 3 days after being diagnosed.
Taylor Creek Visitor Center's Friday Night Summer Programs Begin July 11
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/02/2014 - 9:04pm
The Lake of the Sky Amphitheater evening programs at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center begin July 11, 2014, and continue every Friday evening through August.
The series kicks off Friday, July 11, with "An Evening with Mark Twain" featuring McAvoy Layne performing as Mark Twain live on stage at 7 p.m.
"Homegrown California Style Reggae" THRIVE at Whiskey Dicks
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/29/2014 - 10:55pm
Event Date:
July 9, 2014 - 9:00pm
Late-Nite Productions is proud to present the return of THRIVE live in concert! Homegrown reggae music from Santa Cruz, CA plus special guest Weapon from South Lake Tahoe!
This is happening on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Whiskey Dick's Saloon located at 2660 Lake Tahoe Blvd in South Lake Tahoe. Tickets are $10 adv at Whiskey Dicks & Beach Hut Deli (South Lake Tahoe) or online at www.Ticketweb.com or $12 day of show.
Since 2008 Santa Cruz based Pop/Rock/ Hybrid-Reggae band Thrive has been paving its path in the music world.
Volunteers Needed for Living History Day at Ehrman Mansion - Help Bring 1930s Lake Tahoe to Life
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/19/2014 - 9:31am
Event Date:
July 26, 2014 - 11:00am The California State Parks and the Sierra State Parks Foundation will again be hosting Living History Day at Pine Lodge, a celebration of the anniversary of the lodge also known as the Ehrman Mansion, at Sugar Pine Point State Park on July 26, 2014, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location
Sugar Pine Point State Park
HIghway 89
United States
See map: Google Maps
Heavenly's Sho Kashima Named to 2015 Freestyle Skiing Team
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/17/2014 - 6:55pm
South Lake Tahoe's Sho Kashima was named to the 2015 U.S. Freestyle Skiing Team Tuesday. Kashima, who has called Heavenly Valley his home since 4 years old, made the "A" men's team.
Here is Kashima's record provided by the USSA:
WORLD CHAMPONSHIPS
Teams: 2007, 2009, 2011
6th, MO, Inawashiro, JPN, 2009
7th, DM, Madonna di Campiglio, ITA, 2007
10th, DM, Inawashiro, JPN, 2009
18th, DM, Deer Valley, UT, 2011
30th, MO, Madonna di Campiglio, ITA, 2007
WORLD CUP (highlights)
Three top-10 finishes in 2014
With only five starts in the 2013 season, earned three top-ten results
LTCC Hosts "Taste of Gold" at Ledbetter Terrace on July 12
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/15/2014 - 10:05pm
Event Date:
July 12, 2014 - 6:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College hosts an evening of food, wine and world class entertainment at their summer event, The Taste of Gold. It will be held in the Demonstration Garden at the Ledbetter Terrace on Saturday, July 12 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
it is a great event held on a perfect summer evening and is Tahoe's BEST outdoor wine and food party! All proceeds benefit the LTCC Foundation, which supports student scholarships and academic programs.
El Dorado County Fair Opens in Placerville
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/12/2014 - 10:00pm
It's that time of year again. The county fair, full of funnel cakes, carnival rides, animals, music, exhibits, wheelbarrow races, wine and beer competition and good old fashioned fun.
The El Dorado County Fair opened on Thursday and runs through Sunday, Father's Day at the fairgrounds in Placerville. The theme this year is "Photos, Fathers and Fairs."
The County Sheriff's Office invites community members to stop by their booth and see the brand new state of art patrol vehicles. They'll have a new SUV and sedan on display so people can see inside and check out their new features.
The Valhalla Art, Music and Theatre Festival Opens June 25th
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/12/2014 - 7:56pm
Event Date:
June 25, 2014 - 7:30pm
The 2014 Valhalla Art, Music and Theatre Festival begins On Wednesday, June 25th with a concert featuring award winning songwriter and guitar player Ray Bonneville with very special guest Lance Canales and the Flood opening the show.
Lovers of all genres of music will appreciate these renowned American Roots and Blues artists. The Boathouse Theatre’s rear doors will be open to the lake view for this special evening! Advance tickets are $20 and $22 at the door. Information and tickets are on line at www.valhallatahoe.com or by calling 530-541-4975.
LTUSD Retirees Honored at School Board Meeting Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/10/2014 - 8:51pm
The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation honored the seven school district employees who are retiring this year during a reception held at the school district board meeting Tuesday night.
Three were in attendance and they received an award and gift certificate to Sprouts: Steve Simmons, teacher at Mt. Tallac and employee for 25 years; Bonnie Oliver, preschool aide at Al Tahoe and employee for 16 years; and Judy Ward, bus driver for 9 years.
June in South Lake Tahoe: Sarah McLaughlin,Three Dog Night, Joan Osborne, Neil Sedaka
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/31/2014 - 7:37pm
Lots to do in South Lake Tahoe during the month of June!
June 01 America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride @ Montbleu
Wagon train parade
Family Bike Day @ Truckee Regional Park
Rock River Band @ The Beacon
Dimitri Mathemey group @ Moody's Bistro
Mike Kise Memorial charity fishing derby @ Jakes on the Lake
June 02 Rise Up @ Rojo's
June 03 LunarBurn fundraiser w/ GmD, Highbreed, Monophorix @ Whisky Dick's
Gardens 4 A Healthy Tahoe Awarded Champions For Healthy Kids Grant
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/29/2014 - 9:52am
Fresh produce is making its way to South Lake Tahoe thanks to the collaboration and volunteerism of community members working together as part of the group Gardens 4 A Healthy Tahoe. This group was recently founded by the Human Health and Social Wellbeing working group of the Lake Tahoe Sustainability Collaborative. In partnership, these two groups applied for the Champions for Healthy Kids Grant through the General Mills Foundation.
Supervisor Candidate Angela Swanson: " We need to address the county’s dysfunctional culture"
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/29/2014 - 12:21am
South Tahoe Now sent a questionnaire out to all of the candidates for El Dorado County Supervisor and Douglas County Sheriff. This is the last of the submitted responses. Candidates Sue Novasel, Kenny Curtzwiler and Angela Swanson were the only County Supervisor candidates to respond, and Douglas County Sheriff candidates Ron Pierini and Dave Brady were the only Sheriff candidates to respond. We thank those that took the time to reply.
1) What do you see as the Number 1 issue facing residents of District 5?
LPGA Great Annika Sorenstam Will Play in South Lake Tahoe's Celebrity Golf Tournament
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/27/2014 - 11:23pm
The competitive landscape of the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe will dramatically alter in 2014 with the addition of LPGA great Annika Sorenstam.
The legendary golf superstar, winner of 89 international tournaments and over $22 million, is among the most successful players in history. A part-time resident of Lake Tahoe and mother of two, Sorenstam will play on even terms with pro athletes in the nationally televised, 54-hole, $600,000 competition at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.
2015 Alpine Ski Team Full of Lake Tahoe Athletes
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/08/2014 - 9:14pmPARK CITY, UT (May 7) – Olympic gold medalists Ted Ligety (Park City, UT), Mikaela Shiffrin (Eagle-Vail, CO), Bode Miller (Franconia, NH), Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO) and Julia Mancuso (Squaw Valley, CA) are among the 40 athletes nominated to the 2015 U.S. Alpine Ski Team. The team will formally named in the fall during Nature Valley First Tracks at Copper Mountain, CO – home of the U.S. Ski Team Speed Center.
HIGHLIGHTS
Fourty athletes have been nominated to the 2015 U.S. Alpine Ski Team.
Dr. Gregory Bergner of South Lake Tahoe awarded Carthage Alumni Beacon Award
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/06/2014 - 11:29am
Carthage alumnus Dr. Gregory Bergner ‘71 was granted the 2014 Carthage Beacon Award on Saturday, May 3, 2014.
For centuries, beacons have served as a source of guidance and light to individuals all over the world. To celebrate this spirit of leadership, the Carthage Alumni Council grants the Beacon Award to recognize alumni who provide a light to their communities through a specific accomplishment, act of service, professional or personal achievement, event or program.
Give Where You Live: South Lake Tahoe Participants in National Day of GIving
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/04/2014 - 7:49am
Most likely you've heard about the National Day of Giving coming up on Tuesday, May 6. But what is it? Hundreds of community foundations across the country have joined in a 24-hour giving challenge through a national campaign called the National Day of Giving. Named "Give Where You Live," and designed exclusively for our own community, this virtual event showcases El Dorado County nonprofits and gives you the opportunity to support them by funding specific needs.
Supervisor Candidate Sue Novasel: "The economy is our #1 issue"
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/29/2014 - 10:55pm
South Tahoe Now sent a questionnaire out to all of the candidates for El Dorado County Supervisor. We will be posting them in the order received.
1)What do you see as the Number 1 issue facing residents of District 5?
Annual Celebration of Education in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/25/2014 - 11:20pm
Event Date:
May 14, 2014 - 4:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation invites the community to its annual Celebration of Education. LTEF provided grants of over $44,000 for student activities in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District during the 2013/14 school year.
Join them on Wednesday, May 14th, from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Lakeland Village Pavilion. There will be presentations by local students, refreshments and entertainment. This is a free event for the entire family to see the great things that are happening in our school district through the support of our local education foundation.
NFL, MLB Greats and Winter Olympic Stars Tee it Up for 6th Annual Gene Upshaw Memorial Golf CLassic
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/20/2014 - 7:40pm
Gene Upshaw’s legacy has reached far beyond his stellar NFL playing career and his years as the leader of the NFL Players Association. It has touched a community in Truckee/North Lake Tahoe where a state of the art cancer center bears his name.
Lake Tahoe Grief Camp for Children
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/18/2014 - 7:54am
Lake Tahoe children are invited to participate in the seventh annual Camp Sunrise. Camp Sunrise is a children’s bereavement camp, serving children ages 7 to 14, who have experienced the death of a loved one. Sponsored by the Barton Foundation and Home Health and Hospice, the grief camp takes place June 13 to 15 at Galilee Camp and Retreat Center in Glenbrook, Nevada.
LTCC Celebrates National Poetry Month With Award Winning Poets
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/11/2014 - 10:32pm
Event Date:
April 24, 2014 - 7:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College Writers’ Series is celebrating National Poetry Month on Thursday, April 24 at 7 p.m. in the Aspen Room with poets June Sylvester Saraceno and Laura Wetherington. These award-winning poets will read from their works, engage the audience with a Q and A, and sign copies of their books. The event is free and open to the public, and books will be available for purchase.
Grants Available For Those That Serve the South Lake Tahoe Community
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/07/2014 - 9:47pm
$25,000 will be awarded to South Lake Tahoe groups that make a difference in the health and wellness of individuals in the community.
Barton Health will award grants to organizations that serve underserved populations and have a lasting impact on the community’s well-being.
In this grant cycle, Barton Health will fund programs that address the South Lake Tahoe community’s most pressing health needs. Based on the 2012 Community Health Needs Assessment, the top three health concerns are substance abuse, access to healthcare, and mental health.
Dr. Seuss Hats Off Exhibition Comes to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/02/2014 - 5:43pm
Few authors are better known than Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, yet, to this day, his Secret Art and his fantastical Hat Collection are virtually unknown to the general public. Throughout his lifetime, Ted Geisel created paintings and collected hats which he secreted away in a hidden closet at the Dr. Seuss Estate. This is the first time ever that Dr. Seuss’s hats have ever traveled outside his home.
Location
Marcus Ashley Fine Art Gallery
4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Suite 23
United States
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe Cement Supply Company Under Investigation
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/27/2014 - 11:37pm
Law enforcement officers served warrants Thursday at Sierra Tahoe Ready Mix on Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe as well as a related residence as part of a fraud investigation into the issuance of false or fraudulent documents relating to government construction contracts.
Personnel from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department and El Dorado County District Attorney and Sheriff's Offices took in evidence as a result of the warrant.
Sugarpine Foundation Tree Planting
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/26/2014 - 8:39pmEvent Date:
April 10, 2014 - 1:00pm
The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe and the Sugarpine Foundation will be planting sugarpine seedlings in South Lake Tahoe on city land between Sierra Tract and the airport.
The public is invited to join them. Tools and seedlings will be provided.
Meet at 1262 Beecher Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA.
For more information, contact Maria Marcheva at (650) 814-9565 or maria@sugarpinefoundation.org.
Page & Sage Provides Weekly Bag of Food and a Book to South Lake Tahoe Students
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/19/2014 - 10:27pm
The goal is simple, "Helping the youth of South Lake Tahoe to be well read and well fed."
Hunger isn't just an inner city problem. Hunger isn't just a third world problem. Hunger affects approximately 16 million children in the United States with 3 million rural community households being "food insecure."
How can children focus on solving a math problem or writing an English paper when he or she is trying to ignore the persistent pangs of hunger? School work is forced to compete with hunger.
South Lake Tahoe Sisters Named to Junior World Ski Championships Team
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/19/2014 - 4:25pm
Local girls, Michael and Whitney Gardner, have been named to the 2014 U.S. Freestyle Junior World Ski Championships team.
They will join 20 other Americans competing in Valmalenco, Italy starting on March 30.
Both girls have attended Whittell High School, Michael is currently a student and Whitney is a graduate. They ski for the Heavenly Valley Ski and Snowboard Foundation.
Here is a list of the Junior World Team, including 3 from Lake Tahoe and 1 from Reno:
Halfpipe Skiing
Men
Jacob Beebe, Bend, OR (Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation)
Patient Safety Awareness Week at Barton Health
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/10/2014 - 8:27am
“The patient is our focus and that’s why we put the patient at the top of the pyramid,” said Dr. Clint Purvance. Today [March 5], Dr. Purvance, Barton Health’s Chief Medical Officer, as well as Barton employees and community members gathered to recognize Patient Safety Awareness Week at Barton Memorial Hospital. Dr. Purvance highlighted Barton’s “excellence in performance and commitment to patient safety.”
South Lake Tahoe Celebration, Parade and Party Being Held For Its Three Olympians
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/27/2014 - 9:57pm
Event Date:
March 15, 2014 - 1:00pm
South Lake Tahoe, the tight-knit ski community big on Olympic athletes will honor its three USA team members in a city-wide celebration, Saturday, March 15.
Jamie Anderson, Maddie Bowman, who won gold for snowboarding slopestyle and freeskiing halfpipe respectively, and Hannah Teter who placed fourth in snowboarding halfpipe, will be lauded at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort.
South Lake Tahoe Locals Shaving Heads on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/25/2014 - 7:46pm
Event Date:
March 1, 2014 - 3:00pm
At least 77 of your neighbors and friends will be participating in the 3rd Annual South Lake Tahoe St. Baldrick's headshaving event on Saturday, March 1 at the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena. What was developed by three businessmen from New York City in 1999 as a way to give back to their community has turned into over 1,000 nation wide events each year that are held to raise money to help find cures for childhood cancer. Since becoming a non-profit in 2005, St. Baldrick's Foundation has given out $125,251,567 in grants.
Barton Health Celebrates Patient Safety Awareness Week
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/25/2014 - 6:48pmEvent Date:
March 5, 2014 - 1:00pm
The public is encouraged to come to Barton Memorial Hospital and celebrate Patient Safety Awareness Week with Barton Health. On Wednesday, March 5, Dr. Clint Purvance, Barton’s Chief Medical Officer, will recognize our successes, lessons learned, and commitment to our patients while creating patient safety awareness. Barton staff will announce the Patient Safety poster contest winner. Festivities begin at 1 p.m. in the Snowflake Lobby at Barton Hospital.
Ty Sprock of South Lake Tahoe to Compete in Junior World Ski Championships
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/19/2014 - 9:05pm
South Lake Tahoe may just have a future Olympian in its midst. 18 year old Whittell High School graduate Ty Sprock is one of 16 elite U.S. athletes that will be competing in the 2014 FIS Alpine Junior World Championships in Slovakia February 26 through March 6.
"Off the Wall Art Auction" in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/17/2014 - 12:16am
Event Date:
March 29, 2014 - 6:00pm
South Lake Tahoe's 3rd Annual Off The Wall Art Auction will feature local and regional artists, including Phyllis Shafer. The event is being put on jointly by the South Lake Tahoe Rotary Club and the Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation.
New this year will be a Kick-off party as well as four days of viewing before the main event, the auction. The Halden Gallery at LTCC will be the location of each day's activities.
Monday, March 24 - Kickoff Party from 5 to 7 pm
Tuesday, March 25 to Friday, March 28 - Viewing from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
TRPA Applauds Senate Move on Lake Tahoe Restoration Bill
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/08/2014 - 12:30am
A measure to advance environmental restoration and forest management activities in the Lake Tahoe Basin yesterday passed out of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. The legislation would reauthorize the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, originally passed in 2000, which has helped advance one of the most comprehensive watershed restoration programs in the nation-the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program, or EIP.
South Lake Tahoe Residents Have Many Upcoming Opportunities to be Involved in the Future of the City
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/07/2014 - 9:02pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe is encouraging residents to be informed and engaged in the community and is offering several opportunities in the coming weeks to do just that.
"In an engaged community, every person has the information, the opportunities and the support needed to take action and lead change throughout their lives," according to the Knight Foundation. "When people become involved, and exercise their full democratic rights, they make their lives and those of others better."
Gene Upshaw Fund Sends 16 Year Old Cancer Victim to Superbowl
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/29/2014 - 1:32pm
The Super Bowl is later this week but there's already been multiple winners. Megan and Gary Kasden of Incline Village, NV, the winners of the Gene Upshaw Memorial Fund Super Bowl Raffle, are paying their good fortune forward.
South Lake Tahoe City Councilwoman Angela Swanson Cleared of Wrongdoing by DA's Office
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/22/2014 - 2:31pm
The El Dorado County District Attorney's Office cleared South Lake Tahoe City Councilwoman Angela Swanson of any criminal wrongdoing in a letter sent to the City Council.
No public announcement was made to the media and the DA's office hasn't responded to a request by SouthTahoeNow.com to see a copy of the letter.
Josh Kornbeck Named Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/21/2014 - 11:36am
Selected among several local outstanding youth Josh Kornbeck will compete against other Boys & Girls Club members for the California Youth of the Year title and a $1,000 college scholarship from Tupperware Brands Corporation. As the new Youth of the Year for Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, 16-year old Josh is a true example of an extraordinary young man recognized by Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) for his sound character, leadership skills and willingness to give back to the community.
Lake Spirit Awards Given by Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/25/2013 - 7:51pm
Eight individuals who display strong personal commitment to protecting and restoring Lake Tahoe were recognized today by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) during the third annual Lake Spirit Awards ceremony at the Agency’s Governing Board meeting in Stateline.
Barton Health's Festival of Trees and Lights Successful
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/13/2013 - 4:56pm
This year’s Festival of Trees and Lights was once again a huge success. The six-day event is a collaborative effort between Barton Health staff, community and Auxiliary volunteers, and sponsors. Thank you to everyone who volunteered, decorated a tree or a wreath, donated an auction item, or sponsored one of our many events! A special thanks to Barton Foundation’s volunteer steering committee who worked all year long to ensure the event was a magical experience.
Tahoe Winter Trek Program Begins in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/12/2013 - 11:03pm
The popular South Lake Tahoe winter education program for fifth graders, Winter Trek Conservation Education, begins a new series of classes in January.
Local teachers may reserve a spot for their class beginning on Monday, December 16 by calling the Forest Service at 530-543-2694, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Winter Trek begins Tuesday, January 7, 2014, and continues through March 27, 2014, weather permitting. Field trips are generally three hours long and are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Soccer Coaches Hired for Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/11/2013 - 9:06pm
Benjamin Wade and Christian DeLeon were hired as the new LTCC soccer coaches at Tuesday night's Lake Tahoe Community College Board meeting. Both coaches will head up the newly established intercollegiate soccer program at the college. Wade will be the men's head coach and DeLeon the women's.
Incline Village Resident Wins Trip to Super Bowl
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/08/2013 - 9:26pm
Sometimes surprises come at the right time. Megan Kasden spoke through tears this week when she answered the phone and found out she had won the Gene Upshaw Memorial Fund Super Bowl raffle. The prize is an all-expense paid trip for two to Super Bowl XLVIII at the Met Life Stadium. The raffle raised $30,000 for traumatic brain injury research and programs and services for cancer patients and families at the Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center. The same center where Kasden’s husband, Gary had just completed a long series of chemotherapy treatments.
Coldwell Banker Select to Contribute to Barton Festival of Trees and Lights
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/05/2013 - 10:56am
The Barton Foundation has been a cornerstone for The Barton Health Group for more than 20 years by providing excellent healthcare service to customers and also have been big players during the holiday season. This year’s Barton Festival of Trees and Lights will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Barton Health and Coldwell Banker Select will be contributing to the event in a major way. The franchise will be donating a gorgeous “sports themed” Christmas tree to the event, which will be auctioned off at the black tie gala event on December 7th.
Santa Run in South Lake Tahoe on Sunday to Raise Funds for Local Charities
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/29/2013 - 10:37am
Event Date:
December 1, 2013 - 4:30pm
The 2nd Annual Santa Run will be bringing out runners in all of their holiday costume as they run from Blue Angel Cafe on Ski Run, up the hill to the end at Himmel Haus. It will be held on Sunday, December 1 at 4:30 pm.
You'll see Santas, elves, presents and whatever other costumes the runners can come up with as they run the mile long course. At the end of the run there will be door prizes, a buffet and prizes awarded to the top three finishers in costume and best costume.
Jazz For the Holidays Show Set for December 20th
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/25/2013 - 6:44pm
Event Date:
December 20, 2013 - 7:30pm With the holiday season now in full swing, it’s only appropriate that the Reno Jazz Orchestra (RJO) brings Jazz for the Holidays to Northern Nevada for all to enjoy on December 20, 2013 at The Nightingale Hall - University of Nevada. Accompanying the accomplished musicians of the RJO are vocalists Cami Thompson and Kenn Pettiford, international Tap star Sam Weber and performers from the Sierra Nevada Ballet under the direction of Rosine Bena. The Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Vern Scarbrough, will open the holiday performance which starts at 7:30 pm.
Trinkle Brass Works - Portable Masterpieces Performance At Piper’s Opera House
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/23/2013 - 1:50pm
Event Date:
January 11, 2014 - 7:00pm Before the Internet, before television, there was radio, and before radio was Vaudeville. The small orchestras of the radio shows and vaudeville stage performed varied repertoire from short snappy commercials to full-length works by major composers arranged for their size. Trinkle Brass Works presents Portable Masterpieces, a salon/theater orchestra that will bring this music to life at Piper’s Opera House on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Light classical, ragtime and plenty of melodrama. Just like it was in the late 1800's and early 20th century.
Location
Piper's Opera House
B and Union Streets
Virginia City, NV 89440
United States
See map: Google Maps
American Century Golf Championship Distributes Over $145,000 to Local Non-Profits
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/14/2013 - 5:54pm
Twenty-eight area nonprofits were awarded $85,000 in donations from the 2013 American Century Championship. In a ceremony on Thursday, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority distributed the checks through funds raised during the annual celebrity golf tournament.
