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Heavenly Village Summer Wine Walk
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/04/2012 - 2:00amJoin us for an evening of sipping, shopping, eating, and enjoying. Registration for the event will be held from 3:45-5:30pm in front of the gondola by Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe. Participating stores include:
Pacific Crest Gallery, Sealed With A Kiss, Up Shirt Creek, Powder House ATG, High Chaparral, Apricot Lane Boutique, Blue Sky, Tahoe Duck Tours, KTHO Radio, and more.
Proceeds benefit Tahoe Tallac Historic Site & the Valhalla Summer Arts & Theatre Festival. Go to www.valhallatahoe.com for more information.
Barton Foundation’s Third Annual 'Signature' Cocktail Contest
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/30/2012 - 3:55amEvent 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.
Heavenly's Annual Labor Day Tent Sale at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 2:22pmEvent Date:
September 1, 2012 - 9:00am
Put away the flip flops and pull out the ski boots. There are less than 80 days until winter, and it’s time to take inventory of that gear closet. From boots and bindings to boards and skis, the 26th Annual Heavenly Sports Tent Sale has anything an eager skier or snowboarder might need for this El Nino winter at up to 75 percent off.
Lake Tahoe local ski pass gains access to Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 9:25amAs Labor Day weekend nears, Vail Resorts now offers season passes for the 2012-13 season. The Lake Tahoe Local Pass offers access to more than 263 trails, 14 terrain parks and 10,270 acres of terrain at Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in California and Nevada. Ski or ride more than four days in one season and, priced at $419, the Tahoe Local Pass pays for itself, then ski or ride for free the rest of the season.
Labor Day weekend 2012 at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 3:01amJack Durst from Fabulous Lake Tahoe reports the following: Labor Day weekend is the last of the big summer holidays in Lake Tahoe, and we have a lot of great public events from concerts to parties to boat races to help you end the summer season in Tahoe in style. For full information go here.
Shows that last all Weekend:
South Lake Tahoe is home to LEGO summer brick project
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 08/13/2012 - 5:20amAn exhibit for one of the world's most famous toys is in South Lake Tahoe right now. The LEGO Summer Brickation gives kids and families a chance to put their building skills to work.
LEGO's of all shapes and sizes fill the entire exhibit in Heavenly Village. If you're 10 years old, life doesn't get much better than this.
"Instead of having to drive down in California to go to LEGOLAND, we can just come here," says 10-year-old Griffin Howell.
You can't just find something like this anywhere you go. This hands-on exhibit is only in three other cities across the country this summer.
Local broadcasters to be inducted into hall of fame
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 6:00amSouth Lake Tahoe area broadcasters Ed Crook, Curtis Fong and Bill Kingman will be inducted into the Nevada Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame on Aug. 18.
Radio station KTHO will host an open house at its station, located at 1001 Heavenly Village Way, Suite 36A, on Friday, Aug. 10, from 4-7 p.m. in their honor.
Where to buy a Lake Tahoe home...Nevada or California?
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 3:54pmJust a few years ago home buyers were choosing the Nevada side over the California side when looking for a Lake Tahoe home to purchase. Taxes were lower and schools were better so Nevada was more attractive. But is that still the feeling? There's good news, and bad news, depending on which neighborhood/state you're set on owning a home in.
Shining Example of Schools in South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
New Interstate Shaves 10 Minutes off Drive from Reno Airport to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 10:14amWith the completion of the I-580 freeway extension project connecting Reno to Carson City, getting to Heavenly Mountain Resort for the 2012-13 ski season will be faster, safer and more convenient than ever before.
Lake Tahoe designated 'Best Lake in America' by USA Today readers
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/30/2012 - 10:28amLake Tahoe was named the “Best Lake in America” in a recent readers' poll by USA TODAY. Editors narrowed national nominations to the top 16; readers weighed in and the largest and most popular alpine lake in North America took home top honors by garnering more than 5,000 votes via Facebook and Twitter.
Go here for the story.
Lake Tahoe is recognized for its timeless beauty and an international reputation as an outdoor recreational Mecca. The combination of great outdoors, entertainment, nightlife, dining and gaming identify its unique character.
Proposed Lake Tahoe regulations raises environmental concerns
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/30/2012 - 9:57amThe agency that oversees Lake Tahoe is reworking its regional plan. It's the first big overhaul since 1987, and the initial draft has raised concerns about how much and where commercial development will be allowed.
Alex Leff, with the conservation organization Friends of the West Shore, says the main draft plan would allow significant commercial development on recreational land, which makes up 22 percent of Lake Tahoe's Basin.
Life-size Lego creations to be constructed at Heavenly Village
Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/24/2012 - 4:00pmLego pop-up Lake Tahoe demonstrations through summer at Heavenly Village
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/23/2012 - 2:28pmEvent Date:
July 25, 2012 - 10:00am
Lake Tahoe residents and visitors are invited to take a LEGO® Brickation. This pop-up LEGO Experience at Heavenly Village Center beginning July 25, is a fun, free event for the entire family. Help create a custom LEGO Lake Tahoe Mosaic, challenge a family member on the LEGO Race Ramp or capture a photo with life-size LEGO models. Hands-on DUPLO play zones engage even the youngest members of the family. The event runs July 25 through Sep. 4. Sunday -Thursday: 10:00 am to 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Heavenly Village, 1001 Heavenly Village Way.
'Heavenly' German beer and food at new Himmel Haus
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/08/2012 - 6:00amBratwurst, Sauerkraut, Schnitzel and a lot of German beer are on the menu at Himmel Haus, which opened Friday, July 6.The restaurant, which means "heaven house" in German, was named after its lo...
Forest Service continues project to eliminate invasive weeds from the Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 6:01pmPublic land managers will continue a project to eradicate, control, and contain known and future infestations of “invasive weeds” using chemical treatment. Work will begin Monday, July 9 through Thursday, July 12, 2012, according to the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
Lake Tahoe area ski resorts enforce summer smoking ban
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/29/2012 - 2:50pmWith an extremely high threat of forest fire at Lake Tahoe and the Sierra this summer, Heavenly Mountain, Northstar California and Kirkwood resorts have put a number of precautionary measures in place, including banning all smoking on their respective mountains for the summer.
Worldwide Recognition for Lake Tahoe South's Lights on the Lake Firework Display
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/29/2012 - 2:07pmLake Tahoe South's famed "Lights on the Lake" Fourth of July, an eye and sky candy extravaganza over Lake Tahoe continues to generate international buzz, with the latest accolades coming from The Discovery Channel and Bing.com/MSN.
Heavenly Village Summer Wine Walk
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/29/2012 - 5:00amJoin us for an evening of sipping, shopping, eating, and enjoying. Registration for the event will be held from 3:45-5:30pm in front of the Heavenly Gondola by Highway 50. Participating stores include:
Pacific Crest Gallery, Sealed With A Kiss, Up Shirt Creek, Powder House ATG, High Chaparral, Apricot Lane Boutique, Blue Sky, Tahoe Duck Tours, KTHO Radio, and more.
Market on the Run Farmers' Market on Ski Run Boulevard South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/27/2012 - 3:52amMarket on the Run Farmers' Market on Ski Run Boulevard runs Fridays through summer from 3-8 pm. The boulevard is closed between Birch and Larch streets. Live music, a beer garden in front of the Blue Angel cafe, organic local produce, unique food vendors, locally made bread and other local products and goods. Also face painting and other things for kids. Make it a family event and have dinner at the food booths, get the kids’ faces painted, jump in the bounce house and visit the many shops and recreation areas extending from Heavenly Resort to the Marina on Ski Run Boulevard.
Heavenly writes checks to help area students with college costs
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 11:15amKudos & Kindness: Thanks, Heavenly, for hosting youth and teen camps
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 06/23/2012 - 6:00amOn behalf of the City of South Lake Tahoe Community Services Department, our youth and teen camps would like to thank Heavenly Mountain Resort's Echo 360 Program for its hospitality when we recentl...
South Lake Tahoe police investigate suspected murder-suicide
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/22/2012 - 7:39pmA man found dead and hanging from a tree Friday in an apparent suicide may have been involved in a homicide being investigated since Wednesday, South Lake Tahoe authorities report.
South Lake Tahoe 'Market on the Run' Farmers' Market today
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/22/2012 - 11:52amThe Ski Run Boulevard "Market on the Run" Farmers' Market begins today, Friday, June 22, between 3 and 8 pm in South Lake Tahoe. The Farmers Market will be held every Friday afternoon throughout the summer between Larch and Birch on Ski Run Boulevard.
Tahoe Baikal Institute Friendraiser Dinner June 29
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/22/2012 - 11:43am
Event Date:
June 29, 2012 - 6:00pm The annual Tahoe Baikal Institute (TBI) Friendraiser Gala will be held Friday, June 29, at 6 PM at the top of the tram at Heavenly Mountain Resort (Heavenly Valley).
Heavenly honors Lake Tahoe area high school grads with scholarships
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/21/2012 - 10:36amHeavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe honored five recipients of the Heavenly Mountain Resort Community Scholarship Program at a luncheon Wednesday at Tamarack Lodge, located at the top of the Heavenly Gondola.
For the ninth consecutive year, Heavenly Mountain Resort awarded $4,000 scholarships to five recent high school graduates, bringing the resort’s overall commitment to the Heavenly Mountain Resort Community Scholarship Program to $180,000. The scholarships are designed to help further the education of local area students.
Paradise Real Estate, Paradise Timeshare Resale Move To New South Lake Tahoe Office
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 10:46pmThe owners of two South Lake Tahoe businesses, Paradise Real Estate and Paradise Timeshare-Resale, have moved their offices to new locations at The Shops at Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe. Dan Spano, the owner/broker of Paradise Real Estate and Carl Thoms, the owner/broker of Paradise Timeshare Resale have moved into Suites 36C and 37, respectively, in between the Heavenly Village Cinema and the new Lakefront Wedding & Events office and adjacent to the miniature golf course.
New adventure-related events highlight summer at Lake Tahoe South
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 5:53pmLake Tahoe South steps into high endurance overdrive this summer with two new outdoor adventure events that celebrate speed, agility and skill — one with feet to the ground and the other rubber to the road.
Sierra Recon, a high-energy, multi-distance obstacle race screaming the amped premise, “Everyone loves carnage” is set for July 14 at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, while the Lake Tahoe Adventure Motorcycle Ride and Rendezvous celebrates the freedom of the wide open road, Aug. 23-26.
South Lake Tahoe bicyclist injured after being hit by vehicle; juvenile unlicensed driver faces citation
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/18/2012 - 11:54amUPDATE: 5:06PM: Here's the latest information from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department regarding the bicycle accident on Monday. The condition of the 19-year-old accident victim is unknown at this time. A 17-year-old juvenile driver faces citation for driving without a license. South Lake Tahoe Police report the following:
Ski Run Boulevard Farmers Market set to begin June 22
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/10/2012 - 1:42pmGet ready for the Ski Run Boulevard Farmers Market beginning Friday, June 22nd, between 3 and 8 pm. The Farmers Market will be held every Friday afternoon throughout the summer between Larch and Birch on beautiful Ski Run Boulevard.
Heavenly Mountain Resort kicks off South Lake Tahoe summer season
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/07/2012 - 5:33pmHeavenly Mountain Resort on Friday will begin operating the Heavenly Gondola seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for sightseeing, hiking and dining. The Tamarack Express Chairlift will also operate, accessing miles of hiking trails with the best views of Lake Tahoe.
Heavenly announces new director of mountain operations
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 2:41pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe, Calif. - Heavenly Mountain Resort announced Monday that James Grant will serve as the resort's director of mountain operations.Grant succeeds Casey B...
Heavenly announces new director of mountain operations
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 2:41pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe, Calif. - Heavenly Mountain Resort announced Monday that James Grant will serve as the resort's director of mountain operations.Grant succeeds Casey B...
James Grant named director of Mountain Operations for Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 9:40amHeavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe has named James Grant as its director of Mountain Operations. Grant was promoted from his role as director of Lift Operations. Meanwhile, Heavenly’s director of Snow Surfaces, Jim Larmore, has been named the new director of Mountain Operations at Northstar California Resort.
Base Camp pizzeria opens at Heavenly Village
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 06/02/2012 - 6:00amNew smells of basil and tomatoes are wafting around Heavenly Village. They're coming from the open doors of Base Camp Pizza, South Lake Tahoe's newest pizzeria.At Base Camp's soft opening on May...
Loop road opposition fierce, details sparse
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/01/2012 - 6:00amWhile many of the details remain unknown, the long-floated concept of a loop road directing U.S. Highway 50 around the back of Heavenly Village and South Shore casinos took a tongue-lashing Tuesday night.
Lake Tahoe hosts 3,300 plus for America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 11:55amImagine 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.
Kirkwood to host 'Near Death Experience' bike camp
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/23/2012 - 1:56amThe 13th Annual “Near Death Experience” will take place at Kirkwood Mountain Resort from June 7-10, 2012. Known as the premier camp to prepare riders for the Death Ride, the grueling 129-mile bike tour of the California Alps on July 14, 2012, Kirkwood’s Near Death Experience Bike Camp is designed to take riders to the next level.
Scenic Lake Tahoe gondola rides available through holiday weekend
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/23/2012 - 1:32amA ride on the Heavenly Gondola transports Lake Tahoe sightseers to the Mid-Station Observation Deck, a 14,000 square-foot platform nestled among massive granite boulders nearly 3,000 feet above the lake. Offering unparalleled views of the Desolation Wilderness, Carson Valley and, of course, the sparkling waters of Lake Tahoe, the Observation Deck also features Café Blue, an outdoor dining area serving coffee, beer, cold beverages, hot chocolate and snacks.
South Lake Tahoe Community Cleanup Day
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 05/20/2012 - 4:38amKeep your neighborhood clean by properly disposing of unwanted trash items in your garage, backyard or neighborhood. Participate in Clean Tahoe’s Annual Community Cleanup Day, Saturday, June 2 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Drop off furniture, tires and appliances to the South Tahoe Refuse Transfer Station for a discounted price of $5 per truckload. The event is also open to Nevada residents, who can dump their junk for $10 a truckload.
Fire Awareness Week at Lake Tahoe kicks off with activities, film series
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 7:49pmWith the theme "your home, your responsibility" the third Lake Tahoe Basin Wildfire Awareness Week begins Saturday, May 26 and will continue through June 3. The focus of the week is to promote homeowner and resident actions that reduce the risk from wildfire to homes and communities.
A summer tradition
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 6:00amOwners of "cool" cars, trucks and motorcycles began their annual tradition of showing off their vehicles for the summer Friday at Heavenly."I love this car show, we all enjoy coming here," said ...
Opinion: Ski Bum spouts off...again
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 05/13/2012 - 9:19am
Event Date:
May 11, 2012 (All day) Had a brain fart last month and couldn’t think of anything worthwhile to say. Guess I will have a little catching up to do this month as the ski season is over and I am bored out of my mind as well as pissed I have to go back to work.
Wow, what a closing we had on The Face for the last day at Heavenly. Pete Sonntag and Todd Rudis opened The Face from noon till 4:15 and we got our last jolly’s in before the annual parking lot party which by the way was one of the biggest I have seen in a long time.
Rope tow, four-wheel tours among Heavenly's 2012 project
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 6:00amSkiers and snowboarders may be able to take quick laps through Heavenly Mountain Resort's Player's Park under one of several proposals in front of the U.S. Forest Service.A 500- to 600-foot rope to...
Input sought for Heavenly Lake Tahoe 2012 capital projects; improvements would include summer activities
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/10/2012 - 2:02pmThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has released the draft Decision Memo for 2012 Capital Improvement Projects at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Improvements would include trail upgrades, a new surface tow lift, a new Kids Adventure Zone, an outdoor event facility, summer four-wheel drive tours and a new summer hiking trail. These projects are consistent with the improvements identified in Heavenly's Master Plan Amendment and are intended to improve the overall quality of the visitor experience.
Four Heavenly instructors make PSIA-AASI national team
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 05/06/2012 - 9:10amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors have announced their 2012-16 national team, with four instructors from H...
Four Heavenly instructors make PSIA-AASI national team
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 05/06/2012 - 9:10amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors have announced their 2012-16 national team, with four instructors from H...
U.S. Freestyle Championships come back to Heavenly
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 05/06/2012 - 9:06amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Mountain Resort will host the U.S. Freestyle Championships in 2012-13 and 2013-14 according to a press release from resort. The two-year deal brings the women's ...
U.S. Freestyle Championships come back to Heavenly
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 05/06/2012 - 9:06amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Mountain Resort will host the U.S. Freestyle Championships in 2012-13 and 2013-14 according to a press release from resort. The two-year deal brings the women's ...
Heavenly leads U.S. ski resorts with snowboard instructor team members
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 5:57amThe 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.