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Lake Tahoe Education Foundation hosts Fall Food Festival at Harveys
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 10/06/2012 - 8:17pm
Event Date:
October 27, 2012 - 6:30pm
Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation Presents Fall Food Fest on Saturday, October 27 from 6:30-10 p.m. at Harveys Convention Center.
Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for making field trips possible
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/25/2012 - 5:00amThank you South Lake Tahoe Rotary for sponsoring field trips for South Lake Tahoe sixth-graders with the Sugar Pine Foundation!The field trips will occur on Oct. 16 and 17 in South Lake Tahoe. We w...
Lake Tahoe South Non-Profits to see $65,000 from American Century Championship
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/24/2012 - 12:12pmThe American Century Championship will distribute $65,000 to Lake Tahoe South area charities, officials announced Monday.
The Lance Armstrong Foundation, the celebrity golf tournament’s nationally designated charity, in partnership with the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, NBC Sports and American Century Investments, will provide funds to area non-profit organizations for specific needs to help make a difference in the community.
Cocktail contest raises money for Barton trauma center
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/22/2012 - 5:00amThe third annual Barton Foundation "Signature" Cocktail Contest raised $5,900.30 for Barton Memorial Hospital's Level 3 trauma center designation.The contest, held Sept. 13, drew 177 attendees. Thi...
Tahoe Douglas Fire District uses insurance bonus money to reward local nonprofits
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 12:18am
Five Douglas County, Lake Tahoe and Northern Nevada area non-profit organizations are the recipients of Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District employee insurance money designed to benefit community groups.
The money directed to the nonprofit groups comes from the fire district's health insurance plan operated through consultant LBG Advisors.
The following organizations were given the gifts:
Lake Tahoe Signature Cocktail contests raises nearly $6,000 for Barton Hospital's Trauma Center
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/18/2012 - 2:32pm
Winter was once-again the theme at the third annual Barton Foundation “Signature” Cocktail Contest on Thursday, September 13 at Riva Grill in South Lake Tahoe. The contest drew 177 attendees and grossed $5,900.30 for Barton Memorial Hospital’s Level III trauma center designation. Serving as the official “kick-off” of the four-day Festival of Trees & Lights to be held Thursday, November 29 through December 2 at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, the contest included mixologists [bartenders] from 10 restaurants around South Lake Tahoe.
Looking beyond gambling, South Lake Tahoe weighs its future
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/17/2012 - 1:07amOn the eastern edge of South Lake Tahoe, across the street from the high-rise casinos in Nevada, sits the foundation of what was meant to be a $400 million convention center, hotel and retail complex.
That was before developers ran out of money nearly five years ago. Today, the 11- acre site along Highway 50 is a concrete wasteland locals call "the hole in the ground."
"They just abandoned it," said Ulysses Juarez, 23, one of a group of young skateboarders who climbed the chain-link fence earlier this month to practice their moves.
South Lake Tahoe celebrates big fish during Kokanee Salmon Festival at Taylor Creek
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/16/2012 - 10:40pm
Event Date:
October 7, 2012 (All day)
Celebrate the annual fall migration of the Kokanee salmon of Lake Tahoe at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is located three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89. Join the fun and participate in this free family event which has become one of the most fascinating educational and wildlife viewing events in Northern California.
The festival encourages participation by children and their parents in a wide variety of educational and entertaining activities including:
Volunteers wanted for 15th Annual Lake Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 2:59pmEvent Date:
September 29, 2012 - 10:00am
Join hundreds of Lake Tahoe Basin community members as we help improve forest health at the League to Save Lake Tahoe's 15th annual Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day on Saturday, Sept. 29 at Tahoe Paradise Park in Meyers. The League welcomes volunteers of all ages and abilities.
Donation part of bribery investigation, nonprofit confirms
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 9:49amThe Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation confirmed Monday that prosecutors have investigated a donation to the nonprofit in connection with the arrest of former medical marijuana dispensary operator G...
Lake of the Sky Outfitters Hosts The Sugar Pine Foundation
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/06/2012 - 2:40pm
Event Date:
September 27, 2012 - 7:00pm Lake of the Sky Outfitters is proud to host The Sugar Pine Foundation on Thursday September 27th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at 1023 Emerald Bay Rd. Come and hear about the important work the Foundation is doing to save the magnificant Sugar Pine, and all other Sierra Nevada five needle pines, from the invasive Asian Blister Rust Fungus. This disease is decimating stands of Sugar Pines in the basin and elsewhere in the range.
Location
Lake of the Sky Outfiters
1023 Emerald Bay Rd.
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 54' 45.09" N, 120° 0' 14.5728" W
See map: Google Maps
Tahoe Expo 2012 Exhibits New Geotourism Model for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/02/2012 - 1:55pmEvent Date:
September 8, 2012 (All day)
The 2012 Tahoe Expo, taking place this September 8th-9th, is a geotourism showcase of fun, educational, and sustainable adventures around all 72 miles of Lake Tahoe, American’s biggest alpine lake, as well as nearby Truckee and Reno.
Barton Foundation’s Third Annual 'Signature' Cocktail Contest
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/30/2012 - 2:55am
Event Date:
September 13, 2012 - 5:30pm
Mixologists, also known as bartenders, will create delicious winter cocktail concoctions, while adding their own enticing flare during the third annual Barton Foundation “Signature” Cocktail Contest, Thursday, Sept. 13 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Riva Grill.
The contest, sponsored by Riva Grill and Tahoe Blue Vodka, is the official “kick off” to the annual Festival of Trees & Lights, held November 29 – December 2, at Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa.
Adventurers look to Desolation Wilderness to raise money for humanitarian projects
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/14/2012 - 9:27pmLake Tahoe training partners and friends Dusty Wunderlich, Scott Parlett and Brandon Caskey enjoy the challenge of pushing themselves in the great outdoors and have decided to take on a big feat as ambassadors to raise money for grass roots humanitarians projects through Lake Tahoe-based Growing WorldWide Opportunity Foundation.
Lake Tahoe Regional Plan clears critical hurdle
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 08/13/2012 - 4:30am
The regional plan cleared a critical hurdle. No fanfare. No high fives. Not even a story in the local press. Yet an unprecedented moment in Lake Tahoe history transpired last week that may shape the Tahoe Basin for decades to come. That moment was the agreement reached by the Bi-State Consultation group, which should serve as the foundation for the new TRPA regional plan.
But first a little history lesson.
Mammovan at Harrah's Lake Tahoe August 21
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/09/2012 - 2:16pm
Event Date:
August 21, 2012 - 7:45am Many women in rural Nevada have never had a mammogram. Fear, lack of funds, transportation conflicts, or no insurance are just some of the reasons women have not protected themselves against breast cancer. Yet, we know that early detection of breast cancer saves lives.
Location
Harrah's Lake Tahoe
15 Hwy 50, Stateline, NV
United States
38° 57' 33.2748" N, 119° 56' 23.9244" W
See map: Google Maps
Conservation group seals deal to buy Royal Gorge
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 08/06/2012 - 8:38amThe famed 3,000-acre Royal Gorge property on Donner Summit in the Sierra Nevada will be bought and protected from development under an agreement announced today by The Trust for Public Land, the Truckee Donner Land Trust (TDLT), and the Northern Sierra Partnership (NSP).
The agreement is a big change for a property that, as recently as 2007, had been slated for major resort development. That proposal stalled in the face of overwhelming opposition and an unfavorable economic climate – opening the way for conservationists to buy the land when the bank foreclosed on the loan.
Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee meets at U.S. Forest Service
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/01/2012 - 2:38pmEvent Date:
August 9, 2012 - 9:00am
The Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee (LTFAC) is scheduled to meet from 9 a.m. to noon, August 9, 2012, at the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, 35 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, Calif., 96150. LTFAC will address issues related to federal activities at Lake Tahoe.
Items on the agenda include an update on Lake Tahoe Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act projects, a presentation from the Sugar Pine Foundation, and public comment. Members of the public interested in finding out more about the LTFAC are welcome to attend the meeting.
Tahoe Derby Dames roundup; August 18 match dubbed 'Deep Blue Derby'
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 07/29/2012 - 12:08pm
The Tahoe Derby Dames hosted another exciting double header on Saturday, July 21 at Bijou Park.
The first bout featured Tahoe's Green Team up against The North Bay Bruisers from Sonoma County. Although the Tahoe Green Team battled through the Bruisers' great defensive plays and scoring jammers, it wasn’t enough as the Bruisers won with a final score of 213 to 79.
Summer programs continue in August at Taylor Creek Visitor Center
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 9:27amThe Summer Keynote Speaker Series at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center continues every Thursday evening through August at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater. The programs are sponsored by the U.S. Forest Service and the Tahoe Heritage Foundation, a non-profit organization that works with the Forest Service to conduct interpretive and environmental education programs in the Tahoe. Donations to the Tahoe Heritage Foundation are welcomed.
Summer programs continue in August at Taylor Creek Visitor Center
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 07/19/2012 - 4:23pmEvent Date:
August 2, 2012 (All day)
The Summer Keynote Speaker Series at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center continues every Thursday evening through August at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater. Programs in August include “An Evening with Mark Twain” on August 2 at 7 p.m., “Leave No Trace” on August 9 at 8 p.m., “Winged Flight at Night” on August 16 at 8 p.m., "Stargazing with Richard Combs on August 23 at 8 p.m. and "Wild Things" on August 30 at 7 p.m.
Korbel Toasts American Century Championship with contest to benefit Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 2:33pmPutting a cork in it could land one lucky celebrity golfer a quarter of a million dollars and a local college foundation a bundle of cash during the American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County Board of Supervisors to open with Hindu prayers
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 12:22pm
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors will begin its July 17 meeting with a Hindu invocation with verse from the world's oldest existing scripture, the first time since its 1850 incorporation. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the opening prayer from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the leaders. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English translation of the prayer. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and root language of Indo-European languages.
Lake of the Sky Outfitters Hosts The Sugar Pine Foundation
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/10/2012 - 3:51pm
Event Date:
July 19, 2012 - 7:00pm Lake of the Sky Outfitters will host an evening with the Sugar Pine Foundation. They will be showing a DVD and speaking about the threat facing the magnificant Sugar Pine in the Sierra Nevada and how they are working to save the species.
Refreshments will be serves and in keeping with our tradition there will be a free raffle afterwards
Due to limited seating please call (530) 541-1027 to reserve your spot.
Location
Lake of the Sky Outfitters
1023 Emerald Bay Rd.
United States
38° 54' 45.09" N, 120° 0' 14.5728" W
See map: Google Maps
Full Time Law Enforcement Hits the Rubicon Trail
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/10/2012 - 8:33am
El Dorado County Sheriff D’Agostini has created a new position and assigned a full time deputy sheriff to patrol the Rubicon Trail, 40 hours every week, during the OHV season. In the past most of the staffing for the Rubicon Trail was on overtime, and was limited by grant funds.
El Dorado County to handle Linnea Lomax missing person case
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 07/07/2012 - 8:13am
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office has transferred the Linnea Lomax missing person case to the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office. El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Detectives have been assigned to the case and are in contact with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, the family of Miss Lomax and the searching organization the family has established.
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe Celebrates New Board of Directors
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 6:52am
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe, a 94-member non-profit community-service organization of professional and business women from California and Nevada announced their 2012 - 2013 Board of Directors at Harrah’s Resort in Stateline, June 27.
SI Sierra Nevada Region Governor-Elect Janice Labadie, a florist from Davis, Calif. and Regional Secretary Patricia Papp, a South Lake Tahoe Realtor and member of sister organization SI Tahoe Sierra, were both on hand to install the new board.
Taste of Gold event to benefit Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/29/2012 - 3:15am
Mike Bradford, CEO of Lakeside Inn and Casino and this year's honorary host, invites you to join him to "Discover Gold." This LTCC Foundation event on Saturday, July 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. will feature the best of El Dorado Hills wineries and food from Tahoe's best restaurants. Get your tickets early.
Summer programs begin July 5 at Lake Tahoe Taylor Creek Visitor Center
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 3:49pmThe Summer Keynote Speaker Series at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center begins the first week of July and continues every Thursday evening through August at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater. The series kicks off on Thursday, July 5, 2012, with "Wild Things" featuring Sierra Nevada native animals live on stage at 7 p.m.
Squaw Valley Hosts an Extraordinary Evening of Poetry
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/24/2012 - 1:37pmThe 43rd annual Squaw Valley Community of Writers will convene again this summer with acclaimed workshops in Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction and Screenwriting. As part of the workshop, the Squaw Valley Community of Writers will be hosting an extraordinary evening of poetry readings on Thursday, June 28, at 8 p.m. in The Olympic Village Lodge at Squaw Valley.
As part of the evening of poetry, Kazim Ali, Robert Hass, Sharon Olds, Claudia Rankine and C.D. Wright will read from their published and unpublished work, including poems written in Squaw Valley just days before.
First-Ever Ironman Lake Tahoe Sells Out in Less Than A Day
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 9:55amNorth Lake Tahoe announced Wednesday that the first full-distance IRONMAN® event in California since 2001, IRONMAN Lake Tahoe, sold out its general entries in less than a day. A limited number of IRONMAN Foundation spots are still available. The race is September 22, 2013.
Lake Tahoe launches public participation campaign for new vision
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 2:34pm
The North and South Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce leaders at Lake Tahoe have joined together to launch a Region-wide public participation campaign to harness the groundswell of support for a new vision to restore and revitalize the Basin. Called TahoeFuture.org, the campaign will focus, over the next 8 months, on two critical land-use and transportation plans that create a blueprint for a revitalized Lake Tahoe.
Public Invited to Lake Tahoe Community Watershed Partnership kickoff events
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/14/2012 - 4:38pmEvent Date:
June 27, 2012 - 4:30pm
The Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Tahoe RCD) will hold conservation events that highlight environmental projects and stewardship opportunities in the Lake Tahoe Basin communities. These gatherings are part of the 2012 Community Watershed Partnership (CWP), a holistic program which provides a place for education, participation, and involvement in your local watershed.
Competition Seeks Area's Elite CrossFit Athletes
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/11/2012 - 11:30am
Event Date:
June 16, 2012 - 9:00am SOUTH LAKE TAHOE- Calif. One hundred CrossFit Athletes in Northern California and Nevada will gather at South Tahoe CrossFit this Saturday, June 16, for a one-day challenge to find the area's fittest man and woman.
In its third year, the Fittest of the Sierras Competition has gained recognition as being the premier CrossFit event in the area. In 2010 the competition hosted athletes from the Reno-Tahoe vicinity, but has now expanded to include competitors from Bishop, Sacramento Central Valley and the Bay Area.
Location
South Tahoe CrossFit
2050 Dunlap Dr.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 54' 54.3348" N, 120° 0' 13.0464" W
See map: Google Maps
Barton Foundation’s annual Camp Sunrise June 17-19
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 12:16amBarton Foundation’s annual Camp Sunrise, a bereavement camp designed for children ages 7 through 14, will be held June 17-19 at the Galilee Camp & Conference Center in Glenbrook, Nevada. The camp is founded on the understanding that every child deserves the opportunity to grieve in a safe, supportive and understanding environment. Funded by Barton Foundation, this is a program of Barton Hospice. Residents of South Lake Tahoe, Minden, Gardnerville and the Carson City areas may apply to attend. To register, go to www.bartonhealth.org/events or call (530) 543-5614.
Sugar pine tree multi-media presentation
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/03/2012 - 11:59pmA free multi-media presentation, What You Can Do to Help Reforest the Tahoe Basin with Magnificent Sugar Pine Trees, will be held from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Timber House Restaurant, Lakeside Inn & Casino.
Participate in upcoming www.SugarPineFoundation.org planting events and free guided hikes. Listen to dynamic speaker Maria Mircheva, executive director of the Sugar Pine Foundation while enjoying the famous $5 "Tahoe's Best Breakfast Special." Attendance Limited to the first 30 who RSVP by June 4 call 415-827-2525 or email RPTGlobal@gmail.com
Lake Tahoe hosts 3,300 plus for America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 10:55amImagine the scenic beauty of Lake Tahoe with its crystal clear blue waters surrounded by towering majestic snow capped peaks. Imagine being able to ride a bicycle around its 72-mile shoreline or a 100-mile century ride. On Sunday more than, 3,300-plus bicycling enthusiasts from all over the country will participate in the 21st annual America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride around Lake Tahoe.
Annual Lake Tahoe charity fishing derby, raffle and brunch on Sunday
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/29/2012 - 3:45pmCompetition is on Lake Tahoe from one hour before sunrise to "High Noon" Sunday, June 3.
Prize money is awarded to anglers who reel in the largest Mackinaw $1,000, $500 Brown Trout, and $250 Rainbow Trout.
$50 entry fee includes Derby Entry, T-shirt, a wonderful Buffet Brunch (11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.), and Raffle.
Proceeds to benefit community charities through the Tahoe City Rotary Club Foundation.
Pre-register in Tahoe City at Jake's On The Lake or Pete 'N Peters tavern by 5pm Saturday, June 2nd.
May 20th Candle Lighting Memorial For All Fallen U.S. Soldiers 1775-Now
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/18/2012 - 4:14pm
From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation is again sponsoring a day across the United States and world when we ask citizens from to take some moments out of their day/night on May 20 to remember every fallen U.S. soldier who has died from the days of the Revolution until now.
Barton’s annual 'Camp Sunrise' welcomes volunteers and campers
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/10/2012 - 11:00amVolunteers are key to the success of Camp Sunrise, a free bereavement camp for children, and are needed for the camp June 17-19. The Barton Foundation’s annual Camp Sunrise will be held at Galilee Camp & Conference Center in Glenbrook, Nevada.
Camp Sunrise is founded on the understanding that every child deserves the opportunity to grieve in a safe, supportive and understanding environment. This free camp is funded by the Barton Foundation and is a program of Barton Hospice.
Heavenly leads U.S. ski resorts with snowboard instructor team members
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 4:57amThe Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors have announced their 2012 – 2016 National Team, and Heavenly Mountain Resort is the proud home to four of those members, which is the most of any ski resort in the U.S.
Rapid Sierra Nevada uplift tracked by UNR scientists
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 10:24am
From the highest peak in the continental United States, Mt. Whitney at 14,000 feet in elevation, to the 10,000-foot-peaks near Lake Tahoe, scientific evidence from the University of Nevada, Reno shows the entire Sierra Nevada mountain range is rising at the relatively fast rate of 1 to 2 millimeters every year.
Volunteer Docents Needed for Environmental Education at Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 7:48amDo you love Lake Tahoe and have an interest in learning more about the lake? Do you enjoy science, learning new information, and sharing your knowledge?
Residents who would like to help people learn about the region's environmental assets and challenges are needed to serve as volunteer docents at the Thomas J. Long Foundation Education Center and the UC Davis Eriksson Education Center. Located in Incline Village and Tahoe City respectively, the two UC Davis education centers are well positioned along the North Shore of Lake Tahoe.
Heavenly to host U.S. Freestyle Championships through 2014
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 1:29pmHeavenly Mountain Resort will host the U.S. Freestyle Championships in 2012-13 and 2013-14. The two-year deal brings the women’s and men’s moguls, aerials and dual moguls back to South Lake Tahoe for the second time. Heavenly also hosted the U.S. Freestyle Championships in 2004, as well as FIS World Cup Freestyle events in 1999 and 2000.
Barton Health accepting grant applications
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/25/2012 - 5:00amBarton Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2012 grants.Programs and organizations that benefit the South Lake Tahoe area are eligible for the grants. Barton Health Grants provide...
