Fundraising Event
Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe provides 600 coats to local youth; New members welcome
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/06/2020 - 3:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Coats for Kids is an annual Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe signature project. For the past three weeks members of the club have been busy purchasing coats and distributing them to students in need in our community.
Tahoe Together Virtual 19-Mile Challenge open to everyone
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/31/2020 - 3:20pm
Interested in creating a personal physical challenge goal while also supporting the amazing Lake Tahoe/Truckee Community? Then the Tahoe Together Remote 19-miler June 22 - 28 is just the event for you! You can run, bike, hike, kayak, belay, or a combination of any or all....19 miles at one time in one day or spread it out during the week-long event. This is a remote event...do it wherever you live – in Truckee, in Tahoe, the Bay Area, Reno or Sacramento – if you love Lake Tahoe – from anywhere!
Updated closures in South Lake Tahoe due to threat of coronavirus COVID 19
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 2:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The threat of the coronavirus COVID-19 has prompted more events and activities to be postponed or canceled in the South Lake Tahoe area. At this time there are no confirmed cases in El Dorado, Douglas, or Carson City counties.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District
Both concerts scheduled for this week have been canceled.
All upcoming kindergarten tours have been canceled.
Contact individual schools for on-site meetings.
All high school athletic games and meets have been canceled until further notice.
Pink Heavenly event canceled to limit chance of spread of coronavirus COVID-19
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/09/2020 - 2:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Pink Heavenly, the annual fundraising event at Heavenly Mountain Resort to raise funds for Barton Health's cancer support services, has been canceled.
Originally planned for March 21, 2020, organizers with the Barton Foundation canceled the event to "protect community members, employees and care providers in the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19."
Pints for a Cause fundraiser to benefit Leadership Lake Tahoe mural
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/04/2020 - 12:00am
Event Date:
April 10, 2020 - 6:00pm
Leadership Lake Tahoe 2020 has rescheduled the Pints for a Cause! fundraising event supporting the Art on the Edge community art project from tomorrow to Friday, April 10 from 6PM -9PM at South Lake Brewery Co.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The community is invited to support the Leadership Lake Tahoe Class of 2020 at the Pints for a Cause Fundraiser on March 13 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at South Lake Brewing Company. Leadership participants will be pouring beers at South Lake Brewing Company to raise money and awareness for their collective class project.
CANCELED - Go Pink at Heavenly for South Lake Tahoe cancer patients at Barton
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/04/2020 - 4:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 2nd annual Pink Heavenly will be held on Saturday, March 21 at Heavenly Mountain Resort. The Barton Foundation is inviting community members and visitors to register now and start fundraising for the fun event.
All proceeds from the slopeside fundraising event benefit Cancer Support Services at Barton Health, dedicated to improving the lives of community members fighting cancer.
A Genoa Evening with Historic Characters Snowshoe Thompson, Lillian Virgin and Anna Harris
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/01/2019 - 12:00pm
Event Date:
November 23, 2019 - 5:00pm Chautauqua characters Snowshoe Thompson, Lillian Virgin and Anna Harris return to Genoa on Saturday, November 23 at 5:00 pm, at the Genoa Town Hall.
This Chautauqua event features Genoa residents of the past. Chautauquans include Steve Hale as Snowshoe Thompson, the legendary “Mailman of the Sierra”, Kim Harris as Lillian Virgin, the originator of the Genoa Candy Dance and DebiLynn Smith as Anna Harris, early Genoa pioneer business owner.
Location
Genoa Town Hall
2287 Main Street, Genoa, NV 89411
United States
See map: Google Maps
Kudos: Juvenile Service Council thanks supporters
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 12:25pm
The Juvenile Service Council (JSC) of El Dorado County is a 501c3 all-volunteer organization serving at-risk youth ages 14-18 who are involved in the Juvenile Justice system. Often these young people are some of our community’s most vulnerable and underserved. They are at a time in their lives when they need our “village” to be there for them without judgment, with kindness and compassion, and with the resources to be able to provide them the tools to be able to forge the future successfully.
Kudos: Local healthcare agencies promote wellness at Warm Room
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 7:27pm
Thanks to the support of local health organizations, the Tahoe Warm Room was able to help 113 children, women and men during the region’s severe winter months.
Local woodturner donates piece for Soroptimist charity auction
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 10:49am
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.
SLTPD participating in Applebee's Tip-A-Cop for Special Olympics
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/19/2019 - 3:24pm
Event Date:
March 29, 2019 - 5:00pm
South Lake Tahoe police officers will be part of the waitstaff at Applebee's on Friday, March 29 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to raise money for Special Olympics Northern California.
One-hundred percent of the tips the "celebrity waiters" earn will be donated directly to Special Olympics Northern California, which provides year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
57th Annual Lake Valley Firefighters Ball
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/11/2019 - 11:29am
Event Date:
March 22, 2019 - 5:30pm The Lake Valley Firefighter's Foundation will be hosting it's annual fundraising event at the beautiful Riva Grill this year. The elegant event will include a welcome drink, three-course meal, live and silent auction full of unique items, DJ, dancing and much more to ensure a grand time for all.
The mission of the Foundation is to sponsor programs that enhance the lives and safety of our community and it's members that we value so highly. We give generously to our community service organizations and contribute financially to programs, events, school functions and scholarships.
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Returns to Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/17/2018 - 11:28am
Event Date:
August 25, 2018 - 2:00pm Buffalo Bill’s Wild West returns to Dangberg Historic Park for a third year on Saturday, August 25 with festivities beginning at 2:00 pm. This is the park’s final special event of the 2018 Dangberg Summer Festival, focused on raising funds to support the operation and future of the park.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
See map: Google Maps
Soroptimist of South Lake Tahoe club awards $21,000 in scholarships
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/16/2018 - 4:19pm
The Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe club awarded students from Lake Tahoe Community College, South Tahoe High and Whittell High School with $21,000 in scholarships during their annual Rewards for Excellence Scholarship program Wednesday.
Those honored:
Lake Tahoe Community College
Hannah Brown
Robert Gutknecht
Mika Klitsch
Farrah Kuenzi
Jennifer Lenches
Tristy Medina
Morgan Montoya
Thorne Saunders
Kathryn Spence
Lakin Smith
Kyle Sullivan
South Tahoe High School - Ivone Larsen AVID awards
Briana Alamilla
Halle Alvarez
24th annual Classy Crab Dinner in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/13/2018 - 11:08am
Event Date:
February 3, 2018 - 6:00pm
The very popular Monsignor Wallace Classy Crab Dinner will be held at St. Theresa Church's Grace Hall in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, February 3, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For 24 years church volunteers have been putting on the fundraising event, always a "must do" on many calendars.
Starting at 6:00 p.m., attendees will not only get a crab dinner but also be treated to a silent auction, raffle, and the "famous and lively" dessert auction at 7:45 p.m.
"Angel of Tahoe" Lisa Maloff celebrates Christmas with local youth
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/21/2017 - 9:37am
Christmas was made very special for 100 South Lake Tahoe children on Saturday, December 16, 2017 when philanthropist Lisa Maloff joined Tahoe Youth and Family Services (TYFS) in ringing in the holidays with a special celebration that won’t soon be forgotten.
Earlier this month, Mrs. Maloff made a generous donation of $75,000 to the agency that serves the youth and families South Lake Tahoe, Douglas County and Alpine County. Mrs. Maloff asked TYFS to hold a very special Christmas party so she could spread some holiday cheer and create magical memories for our local children.
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe 47th Annual "An Evening of Food, Wine, & Beer Tasting and Competition"
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/15/2017 - 11:47am
Event Date:
November 10, 2017 - 6:00pm Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe announces the 47th Annual "An Evening of Food, Wine, & Beer Tasting and Competition". This years event will include our local breweries in a competition for 2017 Best of Tahoe Award for the best brewery. The winner of this competition will enjoy a media package with free advertisements from many of our local news outlets.
Location
Montbleu Resort Casino and Spa
United States
38° 57' 40.4748" N, 119° 56' 20.5512" W
See map: Google Maps
Meeks Bay Fire's 49th annual Pancake Breakfast
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 10:03pm
Event Date:
July 2, 2017 - 8:00am
Meeks Bay Fire is holding their 49th annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, July 1 and 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at their fire station on SR-89. This year the Sierra States Parks Foundations have come on board to help with the popular event that provides not only pancakes but also the famous Meeks Bay Fire jumbo sausages, applesauce, milk, coffee, orange juice, and plenty of butter and maple syrup to make the meal complete!
This popular fundraising event has been called "the best of its kind" on the West Shore.
Two days of Meeks Bay Fire's 49th annual Pancake Breakfast
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 9:42pm
Event Date:
July 1, 2017 (All day)
Meeks Bay Fire is holding their 49th annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, July 1 and 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at their fire station on SR-89. This year the Sierra States Parks Foundations have come on board to help with the popular event that provides not only pancakes but also the famous Meeks Bay Fire jumbo sausages, applesauce, milk, coffee, orange juice, and plenty of butter and maple syrup to make the meal complete!
This popular fundraising event has been called "the best of its kind" on the West Shore.
#Share4Schools offers $3,000 to 13 deserving schools
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/13/2017 - 11:49am
With school budgets constantly under fire and so many school programs requiring individual fundraising efforts to avoid elimination, it’s more important than ever to have a laser sharp fundraising focus.
Trump headed to dinner in South Lake Tahoe: Tickets $200 to $5,000
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/15/2016 - 11:41am
Event Date:
August 26, 2016 - 6:00pm
Donald Trump is headed to the South Shore for a fundraising event, the 2016 Battle Ground Dinner, sponsored by the Nevada Republican Party.
The presidential hopeful will be in the Sand Harbor Ballroom at Harrah's Tahoe on Friday, August 26.
Cocktails are set for 6:00 PM with dinner at 7:00 PM.
Seating is limited. Tickets are available online with VIP tables at $5,000, general admission at $200.
Breast Cancer fundraiser: May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/23/2016 - 7:57pm
Event Date:
June 27, 2016 - 5:30pm
Grab your lawn chairs and head out to "May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor," a fundraising event for Tahoe women fighting breast cancer on Monday, June 27 at 121 Holly Lane in Lake Village from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.*
Spirit of Spring fundraiser to support Boys & Girls Club Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/11/2016 - 8:26am
Event Date:
April 12, 2016 - 7:00pm
The annual Spirit of Spring fundraising event at Edgewood Tahoe to raise money for the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
This event is co-sponsored by Southern Wine and Spirits and Edgewood Tahoe and always follows the beverage company's annual sales event at the South Shore golf course. They bring out their wines and other spirits, along with a great food selection created by the Edgewood chefs, with 100% of the proceeds going to BGCLT.
Mountain Resort Television daily segment
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/27/2016 - 7:55pmMountain Resort reporter Nicole Marsel talks about what to do if you are unsure of door to door soliciting by non-profit organizations, and Jim Drennan gives this weeks City in 60 on the upcoming St. Baldrick's Fundraising event.
Moose Lodge Yard Sale
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/09/2015 - 12:45pm
Event Date:
June 13, 2015 - 10:00am A two day yard sale hosted by the South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge LOOM 1632/WOTM 408 will be held on June 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Their large yard will be full of a large variety of items including stereo equipment, china, serving ware, pictures and clothing.
The Moose will also be holding a Silent Auction as well. This is their annual fundraising event.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge
961 Eloise Ave
South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Sea to Sea for MBC at the Lake
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/04/2015 - 9:34pm
Event Date:
May 19, 2015 - 5:00pm Did you know that 30% of those diagnosed with early stage breast cancer will develop metastatic disease? Did you know that the big cancer organizations only dedicate, on average, 2% of the money they raise to metastatic breast cancer research? Do you even know what metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is?
Location
Emerald Bay Center for Women's Health
1154 Emerald Bay Rd
United States
See map: Google Maps
Emmy-winning film "Chasing Ice" comes to LTCC this Friday
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/15/2015 - 10:39am
Event Date:
April 17, 2015 - 6:30pm They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the film Chasing Ice. The Emmy-winning film will be shown on April 17th at 7:00 p.m. in Duke Theater at Lake Tahoe Community College.
Location
1 College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra awards grants
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/04/2015 - 6:58pm
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
The Woz partners with Hard Rock to raise money for local schools
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/03/2014 - 10:58pm
Like many visitors to South Lake Tahoe, Steve and Janet Wozniak love visiting our mountain paradise and come to town as often as possible. It was on one of their frequent trips to the Hard Rock Cafe inside Harvey's Lake Tahoe that they met Kimberly Templeton, Lake Tahoe Sales Manager for the chain and a friendship formed.
Wozniak, co-found of Apple Computer, and his wife Janet were in town Wednesday night to help raise funds for Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD).
Fun, wine and art part of Soroptimist fundraising event
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/18/2014 - 4:50pm
Twenty members and friends of Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra recently enjoyed an evening of artistic creativity, wine, and fundraising at the Lake Tahoe Paint and Sip Studio located at 900 Ski Run Boulevard. Each month owners Jill and Frank Slipher provide a unique fundraising experience for a different non-profit to host a "FUNdraising" evening. They donate half of the $40/person fee back to the designated non-profit!
V&T Halloween Spirit Train: A fundraiser to help cancer patients, caregivers
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/18/2013 - 11:30am
Event Date:
October 19, 2013 - 6:00pm
Take part in a special evening of historic trains, spirits (beer, wine), music, and special treats for adults 21 years of age and older to help local cancer patients and their caregivers.
The non-profit foundation, Empowered Lives through the Cancer Journey, housed at the Sierra Nevada Cancer Center, is hosting this adults-only fundraising event – an evening of Halloween fun and gaiety. The event is scheduled for October 19, 2013 at 6 p.m., at the V&T Railroad, F Street Station in Virginia City.
Kudos & Kindness: Donations helped support Back Door Pantry
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 5:00amThe Women's Guild of St. Theresa Catholic Church would like to acknowledge the following for their generous donations to our annual basket raffle fundraising event that was held the first weekend o...
'Stars Night Out' dinner Dec. 14 to support the arts at South Tahoe High
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 1:25amEvent Date:
December 14, 2012 - 5:00pm
The South Tahoe High School Performing Arts Booster Association will host its 2nd annual special fundraising event ‘Stars Night Out’ on Friday, Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. The fundraiser dinner is $30 per person and will take place at South Tahoe High School.
Participants can purchase their discounted ‘White Christmas’ show ticket for $10 at the theatre where they will be seated in a special section (show ticket not included with dinner fundraiser). Catering by the STHS Culinary Arts and entertainment by the STHS music department.
Lake Tahoe ski and snowboard swap at MontBleu to benefit Heavenly foundation
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/12/2012 - 2:09pmEvent Date:
November 17, 2012 - 10:00am
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the 24th Annual Ski and Snowboard Swap at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa on Saturday Nov. 17.
Proceeds will benefit the Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides skiing and snowboarding programs and events for regional youth and local middle school and high school students. The swap runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
Kudos & Kindness: Unity thanks Tahoe Improv Players
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 5:00amUnity at the Lake would like to express appreciation to the Tahoe Improv Players for a successful fundraising event. The troupe's improve games, led by Gerry Orton, brought out uproarious laughter ...
Lake Valley celebrates 50 years of 'Firefighters Ball'
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 4:42pmFires come and go, but Lake Valley Fire Protection District's annual Firefighter's Ball has stuck around for deades.Now in its 50th year, the fundraising event is set to ignite Friday in the Grand ...
Kudos & Kindness: 'Stars' were out at booster fundraiser
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 5:00amThe South Tahoe High Performing Arts Booster Association Board would like to thank the many people who helped to make "Stars Night Out" a successful fundraising event. The musical, "42nd Street," p...
Kudos & Kindness: 'Stars' were out at booster fundraiser
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 5:00amThe South Tahoe High Performing Arts Booster Association Board would like to thank the many people who helped to make "Stars Night Out" a successful fundraising event. The musical, "42nd Street," p...
Cross country ski event benefits search and
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 3:01amThe Great Ski Race is the main fundraising event for the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team, a nonprofit all volunteer organization. Team members, along with community supporters, organize the Great ...
Musical '42nd Street' to Take Stage at Lake Tahoe's Newest Stage
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 12:32pm
Viking Road is soon to become the way to 42nd Street with the first student performance to take the stage at the new Viking Theatre at South Tahoe High School’s Tahoe Arts and Design Academy.
For those who want to experience the big bold musical production of 42nd Street, the curtain rises Friday, December 9, Saturday, December 10, and Saturday, December 17 at 7pm; and on Sunday, December 11 and 18 at 2pm. Tickets are on sale at South Tahoe High School’s Associated Student Body office at $5 for Students; $10 for age 65+; $15 for General Admission.
