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Business Licenses issued by the City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 8:05pmThe following 86 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during the months of December 2019 and January 2020:
DECEMBER
12/2
RALPH ANDERSEN & ASSOCIATES
12/3
MCCOY CONSTRUCTION LLC
12/4
ANDREW BOWEN SERVICES
12/5
ACORN LANDSCAPING
MINTIER HARNISH LP
12/6
LWE HANDYMAN SERVICES
MINDEN HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
WHITE MAGIC MUSIC LLC
12/10
TAHOE CANNABUS
12/12
ALOIS BAUMGARTNER TAXI DRIVER
Gingerbread displays at Harrah's and Harveys depict Virginia City
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/11/2018 - 3:34pmJust in time for the holidays, elves from the Harrah’s and Harveys Lake Tahoe bakery departments have created two “Gingerbread Virginia City” displays in the lobbies of both of their lobbies.
It took 400 pounds of fresh secret gingerbread spiced dough and 120 pounds of royal icing to create the hundreds of gingerbread cutout, house, numerous frosted candies, candy canes and pinecones which are part of the displays. There was also 200 hours of craftsmen-like hard work accomplished with the help of five of Harrah’s and Harveys top international culinary students working on the projects.
South Lake Tahoe drop-off locations and special event for Toys for Tots
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/27/2018 - 11:39pmEvent Date:
December 1, 2018 - 1:00pm
In an effort to help children in the South Lake Tahoe community enjoy the holiday season, local U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots organizers will be collecting toys at several locations including a big event on Saturday, December 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bring an unwrapped toy or book and help put a smile on the face of a local child.
Volunteers will be in front of Kmart at the Y in South Lake Tahoe with a vehicle from Jim Bagan Toyota and the goal is to stuff it full of toys for local youth.
Bring a toy and enjoy tasty treats from Sugar Pine Bakery.
Santa arrives at community tree lighting at Edgewood
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/25/2018 - 9:10pmThe inaugural Tree Lighting Celebration at Edgewood Tahoe took place on Saturday night with a packed house welcoming in the season with jolly ole' Santa Claus.
As Santa descended the grand stairs in the Lodge at Edgewood with Mrs. Santa, members of the South Tahoe Choral Association sang Christmas songs to the gathered crowd.
"For Edgewood it's about creating memories," the resort's GM Corinna Osborne said as she flipped the switch to light the tree.
Beach Retreat turns into Winter Wonderland
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/14/2017 - 10:24pmThe Beach Retreat in South Lake Tahoe is not your normal lake front hotel this season. It has been transformed into something from the North Pole. Walk through the grounds and look at their lights and holiday decor that cover every inch of the resort and stay on display until mid-January. All Winter Wonderland events are family friendly, and some are even pet-friendly. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all events.
Weekend full of holiday events in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/09/2017 - 1:03am'Tis the season to be merry and ready to have fun in South Lake Tahoe!
Here is a list of some of things one can enjoy this weekend:
Local baker creates gingerbread houses for 16th year of school fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/08/2016 - 11:31amWhat takes 1236 cups of molasses, 2158 cups sugar, 3800 fresh eggs, 729 cups whole milk, 2736 tablespoons ground ginger, 790 tablespoons baking soda, 729 cups all purpose shortening, 30 cups of lemon juice, a really big bowl, lots of oven space, a whole lotta love and a jolly guy in the kitchen complete with his apron and baker's hat?
1,900 gingerbread houses, of course!
Gingerbread Village Unveiling & Grand Tree Lighting Ceremony
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/08/2016 - 12:35pm
Event Date:
November 25, 2016 - 5:00pm Experience the Magic of the holiday season! Stroll through the Gingerbread Village, watch the Grand Tree Lighting Ceremony, which will feature a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, take a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the meadow, and watch local youth perform seasonal music on the ice rink from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Location
Resort at Squaw Creek
400 Squaw Creek Road Olympic Valley, CA 96146
United States
39° 11' 58.8552" N, 120° 13' 2.388" W
See map: Google Maps
Don the Baker helps students create 125 gingerbread houses
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/12/2015 - 11:09pmOver the past 15 years, Cakes by the Lake owner and baker Don Ewing, has donated the parts to help students at Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School make about 1,800 gingerbread houses. That means, he's used one ton of sugar, 1,440 cups of molasses and 11,100 egg whites to help the school's fifth graders raise money for their annual fifth grade field trip to the Lawrence Hall of Science and the Marine Science Institute.
Barton's Festival of the Trees and Lights opens; Winners announced
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/02/2015 - 10:46pmThe annual Barton Foundation Festival of Trees and Lights opened Wednesday at MontBleu with tree judging and the Senior Stroll.
The winners of the designer and school trees and wreath contests:
Designer Tree Category
Best Interpretation of Theme: No Place Like Home, by Cyndy Brown – Carlton
Most Elegant: Tantalizing Tango, by Belen Urrutia
Most “Out of the Box” (Creative): Steampunk Christmas, by Jeri Oishi & Enchanted Florist team
Best of Show: Tantalizing Tango, by Belen Urrutia
LTUSD Trees:
Lake Tahoe's Festival of the Trees begins Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/28/2015 - 6:13pmEvent Date:
December 2, 2015 (All day)
Lights, trees, action! Lake Tahoe community members and visitors are invited to celebrate the holiday season at the seventh annual Festival of Trees and Lights.
The family-friendly festival runs from December 2 through December 6 at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa. This year, all proceeds will support prevention programs and trauma services for Barton Hospital’s Level III Trauma Center.
Family Night at Festival of Trees and Lights
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/04/2014 - 1:01pm
Event Date:
December 5, 2014 - 5:00pm Stroll through a holiday wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights on decorated Christmas trees and holiday decor! Vote for your favorite tree in the Festival's "People's Choice Award" contest. Settle down to watch the entertainment, bid in the silent auction, enter the raffle, get a family photo with Santa, and take the kids to Teddy Bear Hospital. Kids can stop by the Gingerbread Junction, where they can write a letter to Santa and drop it in the giant mailbox for express delivery to the North Pole.
Location
Harrah's Lake Tahoe
15 Lake Tahoe Blvd (Hwy 50)
Stateline, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
Public Viewing at Festival of Trees and Lights
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/04/2014 - 12:55pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Dec 07 2014 .
December 4, 2014 (All day)
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December 5, 2014 (All day)
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December 6, 2014 (All day)
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December 7, 2014 (All day) Stroll through a holiday wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights on decorated Christmas trees and holiday decor! Vote for your favorite tree in the Festival's "People's Choice Award" contest. Settle down to watch the entertainment, bid in the silent auction, enter the raffle, get a family photo with Santa, and take the kids to Teddy Bear Hospital. Kids can stop by the Gingerbread Junction, where they can write a letter to Santa and drop it in the giant mailbox for express delivery to the North Pole.
Location
Harrah's Lake Tahoe
15 Lake Tahoe Blvd (Hwy 50)
Stateline, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
Kudos & Kindness: Thanks to Don for continued support of fundraiser
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/27/2012 - 6:00amA huge "thank you" to Don Ewing of Cakes by the Lake for making pieces for 150 gingerbread houses and all the frosting for our fifth-grade fundraiser! This is the 12th year of Don's support of this...
Inmates rise with culinary program
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/07/2012 - 6:00amKaty Manoff wanted to enroll in culinary school, but life didn't turn out the way she'd planned, the 28-year-old said as she put the final touches on a gingerbread house Monday in the kitchen at...
Museum to host holiday gala
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/29/2012 - 6:00amThe Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center will host its holiday gala on Saturday, Dec. 1.The museum will be filled with gingerbread houses, decorated Christmas trees and the scent of cookies. Th...
Sweet holiday fun at Zephyr Cove library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/24/2011 - 3:44amMiss Carol helped children build gingerbread houses using graham crackers and other sweets. After the houses were built the children were able to take them ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../sweet-holiday-f...
Northeren Nevada Gingerbread House Competition - Ridge Resort
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 8:57pmLet the Holidays Begin! The Northern Nevada Gingerbread House Competition at the Ridge Tahoe begins Saturday, December 3 with judging on Sunday, December 4.
Bring your own Assembly Kit, Decorations, and Imagination!
There are Two Children’s Class Categories - Class 1 ages 8-12, Class 2 ages 13-17 - Kids fees are $20 per contestant. Class 3 for adults 18 & up, fees are $50 per contestant, compete at the novice or professional chef level. Proceeds to be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson Valley.
Gingerbread house building contest in Stateline
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 6:35pmThe Ridge Tahoe is hosting the Northern Nevada Gingerbread House Competition in December. Age groups are 8-12, 13-17, and 18 and older. The latter will ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../gingerbread-house-b...
Gingerbread house competition in Stateline
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Ridge Tahoe is hosting the Northern Nevada Gingerbread House Competition Dec. 3-4 at the resort, 400 Ridge Club Drive, Stateline. The event is open to all ages and wi...