LGBTQ

Warning signs and resources to know during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. During the month of September, the El Dorado County (EDC) Behavioral Health Division encourages the community to “know the signs, find the words, and reach out” to prevent suicide, as well as learn about local suicide prevention resources.

South Lake Tahoe City Council candidates respond to #IRunWithMaud questions

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be two new members of the South Lake Tahoe City Council after the November 3 election. In the coming weeks the pubic will have chances to hear from the candidates both via zoom, in print and possibly in person. Below are eight of the ten candidates responses to questions asked by the local #IRunWithMaud group.

Letter: 2020 goal to provide a safe place for South Lake Tahoe youth, teens and families

2018 – 2019 was a year of endings and new beginnings. Tahoe Youth & Family Services faced a lot of change. As we all know, change is hard but change can also be exciting. Both our staff and board are embracing the New Year with excitement and renewed energy.

The following are new programs that will be happening:
o Homeless program for youth 18 – 24 years in South Lake Tahoe, SLT
o Expanded SLT Host home program for youth under 18 including those youth who are involved with child welfare services, juvenile probation, and the McKinney Vento program.

Meeting Duran Duran next week the goal of beloved South Lake Tahoe teacher

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sure, everyone has their celebrity crushes when growing up, but meeting Duran Duran is so much more than that for South Tahoe High teacher Bridey Thelen Heidel.

Many have followed her journey to meet Duran Duran and lead singer Simon Le Bon. In August of 2015, we carried her story to gain the notice of comedienne Ellen DeGeneres so she could go to her show and meet Le Bon and the band.

Grant applications being accepted for $50,000 in funding to improve community health

The Barton Foundation will be awarding $50,000 in grant funding to improve community health across the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. As part of Barton Health’s commitment to community health and collaboration, these annual grants provides funding for programs and services that positively impact the health of the local community. Applications are now being accepted through May 31, 2019. Grant criteria and the application can be found online at bartonhealth.org/foundation/grants. For more information, contact Tania Pilkinton at 530.543.5614.

Senator Coons officiates at wedding of South Tahoe High School Ally Club founder

Our nation’s capital was the setting last weekend for the wedding of 2008 South Tahoe High School graduate Alex Boyar and Scott Schaefer of Boulder, Colorado. The newlyweds met three years ago in Washington, DC, where Alex works as the LGBTQ Finance Director for the Democratic National Committee and Scott is employed as an Associate Attorney at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP.

Human Rights Campaign hosting South Lake Tahoe event

Event Date: 
October 18, 2018 - 5:30pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The national Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is fighting for equality in the upcoming midterm elections and to gather support locally, no matter which side of the aisle one votes, an event is being held at Sidellis Brewery on Thursday, October 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

HRC is working with the ALLY clubs at both South Tahoe High School (STHS) and Lake Tahoe Community College to engage LGBTQ voices and mobilize pro-equality voters to hold lawmakers accountable.

2018 Tahoe Pride Art Show

Event Date: 
June 30, 2018 - 2:00pm

The 2018 Tahoe Pride Art Show, "Love is a National Treasure," shines light on the diversity of our community and is opening this month at the Benko Art Gallery. All are invited to the opening event on Saturday, June 30 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to celebrate our most precious national treasure: LOVE. Work from Tahoe artists Scott Forrest, Shelley Zentner, Red Stickman, Catherine Schoen, Hayden Tencher, and emerging artists from South Tahoe High School will be on display. Local musician Hailie Hay will be performing new music. This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome.

Location

Benko Art Gallery
3979 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
United States
38° 57' 16.1568" N, 119° 56' 46.014" W

Barton Foundation to give away $50,000 in grants

The Barton Foundation will be awarding $50,000 in grant funding to improve community health. As part of Barton Health’s commitment to community health and collaboration, this annual grant cycle provides funding for programs and services that positively impact the health of the local community. Applications are being accepted through May 31, 2018.

Grant criteria and the application can be found online at bartonhealth.org/grants, and for more information contact Marty Chartraw at 530.543.5784.

Human trafficking: Awareness and education are key to ending it

Human Trafficking is the trade of humans for the purpose of forced labor, sexual slavery, or commercial sexual exploitation for the trafficker or others; a modern day form of slavery. It is a multi-billion dollar criminal industry that denies freedom to 20.9 million people around the world

And its happening outside our door.

Barton celebrates South Lake Tahoe non-profits and philanthropy

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Philanthropy and South Lake Tahoe non-profits were recently celebrated by the Barton Foundation as they honored their 2017 grant recipients in a luncheon at Riva Grill.

Tahoe Pride's Monthly Mixer at Murphy's Irish pub

Tahoe Pride's Monthly Mixers fall on the second Tuesday of every month...this month it just happens to be Valentine's Day too! Come and enjoy meeting new folks and seeing familiar faces as well from 6 to 9 pm at Murphy's Irish Pub. For more info and to stay connected see our Facebook Page

Tahoe Pride LGBTQ and Friends Mixer

The November Mixer for Tahoe Pride will be November 8 from 6:00-9:00PM at Mott Canyon Tavern. Come for food, drinks and conversation!

Tahoe Pride was founded in January 2010 and our goal as a group is to increase LGBTQ awareness, visibility, support and acceptance in Lake Tahoe on both sides of the state line. See our Facebook page for more updates and events.

Tahoe Pride's Monthly LGBTQ & Friends Mixer

Tahoe Pride's Monthly LGBTQ & Friends Mixer, Tuesday, October 11, 6-9 pm, this month at Rockwater/Murphy's Irish Pub, 787 Emerald Bay Rd. Tahoe Pride events are open to all; you are welcome to join us as we meet with new and old friends. Please visit Tahoe Pride on Facebook for more information.

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