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Column: Be aware of cold water immersion
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/03/2019 - 1:51pm
Summer is here and after a snow-packed winter, locals and visitors alike are ready to get out and enjoy Lake Tahoe. Whether out on the water, lounging on the beach or hiking to a rock outcropping to take a plunge, there are important precautions to keep in mind with water surface temperatures and cold water immersion.
Chautauqua of Lizzie Borden and historian Mark McLaughlin at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 06/30/2019 - 1:31pm
Event Date:
July 10, 2019 - 6:30pm Chautauquan Kim Harris will portray Lizzie A. Borden on Wednesday, July 10, at 6:30 pm, and historian Mark McLaughlin will speak on “Lake Tahoe and the Comstock Era; Stories, Facts and Fun” on Saturday, July 13, at 10:00 am, at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
Lizzie Andrew Borden was tried and acquitted in a court of law for the axe murders of her father and stepmother in 1892, in Fall River, Massachusetts. The court of public opinion sentenced her to a life of public scrutiny and branded her a social pariah.
Florida man arrested in Meyers on charges stemming from alleged stalking and criminal threats
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 5:45pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - An Ormond Beach, Florida man is sitting in the El Dorado County Jail in South Lake Tahoe on charges of stalking, carrying a concealed weapon and vandalism.
On June 24, detectives from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) began an around-the-clock investigation of an interstate stalking and criminal threats case. The case involved credible and serious threats against the victim’s life according to EDSO.
Column: Wildfires happen. Is your community prepared?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/25/2019 - 7:33am
Welcome to summer! The solstice officially arrived Friday at 8:54 a.m., welcoming in the longest day of the year. As the snowpack melts away, and the lake fills above rim, we enter the warm and dry months that we relish after winter. As Lake Tahoe’s landscape begins to dry out, wildfire danger will grow.
Our respite from the seasonal dangers of wildfire here in the basin is coming to an end. With temperatures climbing, relative humidity lowering, and afternoon winds blowing across the lake, the basin will become susceptible to wildfire.
Kudos: STAR thanks community for successful blood drive
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/21/2019 - 10:34pm
The South Tahoe Association of REALTORS® partnered with Vitalant, previously
United Blood Services, to host a Blood Drive on Monday, June 17. This event was open to the public. Realtors® and members of the community made appointments and dropped in to donate. There was a total of 22 donors, translating into 66 lives that can be saved.
“This is something that really only takes minutes of your time and is free to give. I’m happy to donate each year and glad to know that it will impact someone’s life in a positive way,” said Kili Ongoy, Chair of the Community Involvement Committee.
South Lake Tahoe community fire preparedness meeting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 12:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Neighborhoods Group is hosting a fire preparedness meeting on Tuesday, June 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center.
Are you prepared in the case of a fire? Do you know how to evacuate? Do you have your emergency plans in place?
If not, this meeting will help the community plan and prepare together. Neighbors are working together to take action to prevent loss of life and property in the case of a wildland fire.
Learn what to do, what to take, where to go before, during and after an evacuation.
Annual SLTWYC community sailing clinic in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 06/16/2019 - 3:55pm
Event Date:
July 13, 2019 - 8:30am The South Lake Tahoe Windjammers Yacht Club (SLTWYC) is holding its annual sailing skills clinic on Saturday, July 13, 2019, starting at 8:30 a.m. If you ever wanted to try sailing or are looking to improve your skills, this one-day class is for you. The clinic is open to men and women of all ages and experience levels.
Cannabis business applicants question evaluation scores - File appeals with City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/14/2019 - 5:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two businesses that were not selected to go further in the process of vying for one of three cannabis retail store licenses have filed appeals with the City of South Lake Tahoe. They are questioning the fairness of the selection process, and one is stating that all three applicants who had the top scores evaluation scores should be disqualified. A third applicant said he is in the process of filing an appeal.
Celebration of Life for Doug Madden
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/12/2019 - 3:26pm
Event Date:
June 23, 2019 - 1:00pm
A Celebration of Life has been set for long-time local resident Doug Madden who passed away on February 1, 2019.
Friends and family will be gathering at the Lakeland Village Clubhouse on June 23 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. To attend, please email Mickey at maddens021@gmail.com
Mickey and Doug had been married for 48 years. He is also survived by daughter Shannon Crowe, daughter Kendra Miesner, and granddaughters Brianna and Adrienne. He was an avid dog lover and Cleo and Jake will miss him very much.
Always... Patsy Cline
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/12/2019 - 2:26pm
Event Date:
July 12, 2019 (All day) Always… Patsy Cline is based on the true story of Patsy Cline’s friendship with Louise Seger; her number one fan. Louise narrates the story of how she met Patsy and the friendship that continued throughout Patsy’s short-lived life and career. The show is filled with everyone’s favorite songs sung by Carson Valley’s own; the talented local singer-songwriter Krista Jenkins. Playing opposite Krista is Genoa resident the multi-talented Lisa Bommarito as Louise. Tickets are selling very fast for this popular show and the box office will be opening a week earlier to accommodate the public.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 8:01pm
Dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Lake Tahoe South Shore community, Bread & Broth provides two meals every week to anyone who wants to enjoy a hot, nutritious dinner. Currently, due to the fire at the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, both dinners are served at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall. B&B’s Monday Meal serves a hot, full course dinner and the Friday Second Serving provides soup and a simple entree. Attending any of B&B’s dinners is a great way to enjoy a great meal!
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 7:38am
It’s graduation day at South Tahoe High School, the weather finally turned, and the school’s principal is looking forward to next year.
Graduation
Seniors end their high school journey today at 4 p.m. on the Viking Football Field at STHS. But new adventures await the graduates.
Shyrra Javier is most excited about exploring the world and starting a new chapter in her life. She learned to stay focused in high school.
South Lake Tahoe cannabis application scores announced - next step safety permits
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 12:17am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After 21 applications for cannabis retail, cultivation and micro-business licenses in South Lake Tahoe were received, reviewed, evaluated and scored, the City has announced the chosen six.
The top applicants are invited to apply for a special public safety license and negotiate a formal development agreement with the City. By fall, three retail permits, two microbusiness permits, and one cultivation permit will be awarded.
Aryan Brotherhood prison gang drug and murder ring broken up with help of El Dorado County DA's Office
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 11:27pm
The El Dorado County (EDC) District Attorney's Office recently helped with a state-wide investigation focused on offenders operating a criminal enterprise from both inside and outside state prisons.
Sixteen members and associates of a prison-based gang have been charged after a long-running investigation into drug trafficking and murders inside and outside of California’s prisons.
The EDC DA office's investigative division has the kind of highly trained and experienced detectives that are often called in to help with operations of this magnitude.
Community turns out to call for end of hate and bigotry in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 7:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - "Never again," chanted the dozens of people that showed up to Trout Creek Thursday to show support of the Jewish community after anti-Semitic graffiti was found underneath the bridge on Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
LTCC expands College Promise to three years free college for eligble local students
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 4:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Good news for the entire community on both sides of the California-Nevada border. Lake Tahoe College Promise, the free tuition program at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC), is expanding from one year to three years starting Fall 2019.
Lake Tahoe canoers stranded 3/4 mile off shore after boat takes on water
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/03/2019 - 8:40pm
6/4/19 4:00PM Update: Details have been updated in Monday evening's incident on Lake Tahoe. The two people were in a canoe that took on water for unknown reasons about 3/4 of a mile off the shore of South Lake Tahoe. They ended up in the water and were there for about ten minutes before a local boater got to them and pulled them out of the water. The Nevada Department of Wildlife had a boat on the water that reached the group, followed by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) boat. SLTPD got the pair off the local boater's boat and returned them to El Dorado Beach.
USFS Taylor Creek Stream Profile Chamber: Grand reopening June 7
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/02/2019 - 4:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The popular Stream Profile Chamber at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center has been closed since the glass broke during a routine cleaning almost one year ago. With financial help from the Tahoe Fund and Tahoe Blue Vodka, those walking the Rainbow Trail will once again be able to get an up-close underwater view of aquatic life and the spawning Kokanee salmon at Lake Tahoe each year.
The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is holding a grand reopening celebration of the chamber with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon on Friday, June 7.
Lecture at LTCC: The impacts of grief and loss on the family
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 1:10pm
Event Date:
May 28, 2019 - 5:30pm
Grief impacts everyone and sometimes it can feel isolating. The best thing to know is you are not alone.
Join the Lake Tahoe Foster Care and Kinship free community lecture on Tuesday, May 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the school's Creekside Room. Everyone is welcome and the event is free.
Celebration of Life set for Judy Brown
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/24/2019 - 1:47pm
A Celebration of Life is planned on Friday, May 31, for long-time local resident Judy Brown. The casual event will take place from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Flight Deck Bar & Grill inside the Lake Tahoe Airport.
Living the Good Life: Carnivores Anonymous Meeting
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 2:28pm
Event Date:
June 1, 2019 - 10:30am You are invited to a special Carnivores Anonymous meeting presenting John Merryfield, a poet, surfer, activist, and co-author of the book, "Vegan 1 Day, Stories of Living the Good Life".This is guaranteed to be an inspiring, thought-provoking meeting.
Please note, this event is not a potluck, but attendees are encouraged to bring a vegan treat to share. Hope to see everyone there. And bring a friend!
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks SLT Democrat Club
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/22/2019 - 5:12pm
“South Lake Tahoe Democrat Club members love our city and hope to be very involved in serving local non-profits to help improve life here,” said SLT Democrat Club member Aletha Nelligan at Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal April 29. Aletha and fellow club members Connie Alcamo, Sandy McKnight, Peter Nelligan and Larry Pedigo filled dinner trays with BBQ ribs, baked beans, fried potatoes, zucchini and a green salad in their role as volunteer crew members for the club’s first Adopt A Day of Nourishment sponsorship.
28th annual “America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride” around Lake Tahoe June 2
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/20/2019 - 1:05pm
Event Date:
June 2, 2019 (All day)
Over 3,000 bicycle enthusiasts will be riding the 72 miles around Lake Tahoe on Sunday, June 2 as they participate in the 28th annual America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride.
Donate the gift of life at South Lake Tahoe blood drive
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/12/2019 - 8:21am
Event Date:
May 17, 2019 - 12:00pm
The Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is hosting their monthly blood drive on Friday, May 17 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center.
Donating blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a big difference in the lives of others.
Before donating, eat well and drink plenty of fluids.
Also, bring a photo ID.
Vitalant (formerly BloodSource) will be at the Rec Center conducting the blood drive. It is located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe. Call 916.453.3039 for questions and more information.
Free mental illness awareness training for community held at LTCC
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/11/2019 - 10:54pm
Event Date:
May 18, 2019 - 10:00am
A one-day training on identifying mental illness will be held on the LTCC campus on Saturday, May 18, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The title of the training is "Sometimes what hurts the most can't be seen, but sometimes what helps the most is easy to do." Special guest trainer David Woods Bartley will be speaking. He is a renowned speaker on mental health wellness, a member of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and a TedTalk veteran.
MENTAL ILLNESS DOESN’T LOOK ANY PARTICULAR WAY
Susan Allison Mancini ~ 3/26/62 - 4/30/19
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/10/2019 - 1:30pm
Allison, also affectionately known as Allidaughter, was born in Bishop, California to Mary Strobel and Robert Dietz when Robert was the manager of the Mammoth Mountain Inn.
She attended Immaculate Heart High School in Hollywood and graduated from South Lake Tahoe High School. She studied at El Camino College and Lake Tahoe Community College.
Allison was an accomplished sailor spending almost every weekend during her early high school years sailing to Catalina Island.
Two SLTPD officers earn Meritorious Service awards at South Lake Tahoe ceremony
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/10/2019 - 9:10am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During their annual awards ceremony on Thursday, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) honored two of their officers for their response to a shooting on June 30. 2018.
SLTPD officers Derek Simon and Anton Kushlan earned the "Meritorious Service" award for selfless acts in the wake of a shooting.
Judge's decision in South Lake Tahoe courtroom calls California law unconstitutional
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/07/2019 - 2:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One could feel the air let out of a South Lake Tahoe courtroom as visiting Judge Gary Mullen read his decision to the five defendants, their five lawyers and family members in attendance, one that tossed out their request to drop murder charges against all of the suspects in the robbery and murder in 2016 of Dennis Wright.
Judge Mullen declared California Senate Bill 1437 unconstitutional. The bill was signed by then-California Governor Jerry Brown in September 2018 and changed the liability for accomplices to felony murder.
Grant applications being accepted for $50,000 in funding to improve community health
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/06/2019 - 5:30pm
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.
Flags at half-staff to honor Father John Grace; Services set for this week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/06/2019 - 3:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Services are set for the beloved Catholic Priest Father John Grace who passed away on Saturday, May 4.
To honor the life of the 98-year-old man who touched many generations in South Lake Tahoe, the South Lake Tahoe City Manager Frank Rush has asked that all City facilities fly their flags at half-staff.
Beloved Catholic Priest Father John Grace, 98, passed away over the weekend. To honor his life and commitment to the City of South Lake Tahoe, City Manager
Frank A. Rush, Jr. asked that all flags on City facilities be lowered to half-staff.
Lake Tahoe area boat inspection stations opening for 2019 season
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/01/2019 - 2:35pm
LAKE TAHOE, CA/NV - Roadside watercraft inspections stations aimed at stopping the spread of aquatic invasive species are opening for the season. Locations, hours of operation, and opening dates are online at TahoeBoatInspections.com and as follows:
Opening Wednesday, May 1:
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., seven days a week
Meyers: at the junction of US Highway 50 and Highway 89, South Lake Tahoe
Spooner Summit: at the junction of US Highway 50 and Highway 28 in Nevada
Alpine Meadows: Highway 89, off Alpine Meadows Road north of Tahoe City
El Dorado County's lone juvenile treatment center to be in South Lake Tahoe, for now
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/30/2019 - 11:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Starting May 25, 2019, there will be no more youth staying in the Placerville Juvenile Detention Facility. After a decision by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors in February, South Lake Tahoe's Juvenile Treatment Center (JTC) will be the only youth facility in the county to serve those in the justice system 18-years-old and younger, for now.
There are several reasons for the changes including an aging facility, increasing costs and the fact that fewer youth are working their way through the juvenile justice system.
An Evening of Unity, Solidarity and Prayer in response to the Poway Chabad House shooting
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/30/2019 - 7:12pm
Event Date:
May 3, 2019 - 7:00pm Chabad at Lake Tahoe is holding an "Evening of Unity, Solidarity and Prayer" in response in the wake of the horrific Poway Chabad House shooting that left one dead and three injured.
“Our hearts are shattered by the cold-blooded attack on our brothers and sisters—Jews of all walks of life gathered at Chabad of Poway in celebration and prayer to the Almighty on Shabbat and the final day of Passover,” said Rabbi Mordey Richler. “We mourn the holy soul of Lori Gilbert-Kaye, and we pray for the healing of all the injured.”
"Finding Hygge" to be shown during free movie night at Black Bear Lodge
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/30/2019 - 1:45pm
Event Date:
May 13, 2019 - 7:00pm The community is invited to a free movie night at the Black Bear Lodge on Monday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m. They will be screening "Finding Hygge," a documentary exploring Denmark's secret to happiness.
19th annual Snapshot Day to unveil conditions in Lake Tahoe and Truckee River
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/30/2019 - 9:34am
For the past 18 years, volunteers have been monitoring water quality conditions across the Lake Tahoe and Truckee River watersheds, collecting data at a single point in time to better understand the area as a whole. It is a bi-state collaborative that can achieve a larger watershed approach to successful data collection.
On May 17 and 18, 2019, volunteers will once again head out and perform a variety of tests including temperature, pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, algae, and nitrogen.
Fundraising efforts underway for local woman in a San Francisco hospital
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/29/2019 - 9:57pm
Long-time South Lake Tahoe resident Allison Mancini is currently at U.C. San Francisco fighting for her life after a bout with pneumonia took a serious turn when she got a strain of flu that left her unconscious and unresponsive.
Sepsis and life-threatening infections caused Allison to be airlifted from Barton Hospital to San Francisco two weeks ago.
LTUSD recognizes staff on California Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/25/2019 - 10:37pm
Bus drivers in Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) were honored today during a celebration of California Bus Driver Appreciation Day.
The special day was created by the state legislature in 2009 “in order to draw special public attention to school bus drivers for their continued and excellent services to pupils in California.” After being created in the state, it has now spread to a nationally observed day on the fourth Tuesday of the month of April.
Neurodiversity class offered by the LTCC Foster and Kinship Care Education program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 11:18pmEvent Date:
April 27, 2019 - 10:00am
The Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE) program at Lake Tahoe Community College is offering a free class at Lake Tahoe Community College on "Neurodiversity: ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Sensory Processing Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Differently Abled vs Special Needs." It will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the college's room B103.
Lake Spirit Awards highlight ways to protect Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 8:27pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nevada – Five people were recognized at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) meeting Wednesday for their commitment to protecting and enhancing Lake Tahoe’s unique natural environment.
Since 2011, TRPA has awarded the Lake Spirit Awards to individuals from both the North and South Shores who are either citizens or agency representatives/environmental scientists.
Building trails, promoting climate change awareness, organizing beach cleanups, and preserving cultural resources are some of the ways this year’s award winners show their dedication to Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe Art League hosts exhibit in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/17/2019 - 7:40am
Event Date:
April 29, 2019 - 6:30pm Participants in El Dorado County Wellness Center programs will have a chance to show off their artistic skills in the “Each Mind Matters” art exhibit hosted by the Tahoe Art League. The exhibit is at Lake Tahoe Community College April 29 – May 3, in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.
The art that will be on display has been created through Art Angels, a program of the Tahoe Art League.
Child Abuse Prevention Month: Building resilience in our children and ourselves
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 4:03pm
The good news is it can be learned!
Building resilience — the ability to adapt well to adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats and/or significant sources of stress — can help us and our children manage stress, uncertainty, and feelings of anxiety. However, being resilient does not mean that we won't experience difficulty or distress. Emotional pain and sadness are common when we have suffered major trauma or personal loss, or even when we hear of someone else's trauma.
Tahoe Douglas Elks Lodge donates equipment for new lacrosse league in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/14/2019 - 12:35am
Douglas County Recreation’s Youth Sports Program recently received $600 from the Tahoe Douglas Elks Lodge #2670. These funds will be used for the purchase of new equipment allow the opportunity to develop a youth lacrosse league that has never before been available to the children of Carson Valley.
Among the items being purchased for the donation are an additional goal, soft sticks, and balls.
Senator Coons officiates at wedding of South Tahoe High School Ally Club founder
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/12/2019 - 7:30am
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.
Autism awareness event to be held in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/11/2019 - 11:13am
Event Date:
April 30, 2019 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In honor of National Autism Awareness Month there is an event on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 to not only bring awareness of autism to the community with a panel discussion, but to celebrate with a silent auction, games, and food. "An Evening With Autism" will be held in the South Tahoe Middle School Multi-Purpose Room from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Parents: How naming your emotions can help your kids succeed
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 6:59pm
Up until only a few decades ago, for as long as humans have existed, parenting has been guesswork. New parents would get information and guidance from their elders or peers based on anecdotal evidence. We are lucky enough to live in an exciting time where we have research to find evidence for what parenting strategies and qualities lead to the most successful outcomes for children. Of course, there is not one cookie cutter way for each child, and being flexible in learning what works best for your child is essential.
Kudos: Volunteers the bedrock of Barton Health
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 1:22pm
During Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 7 – 13, we celebrate those who give their time and energy to improve the lives of others. The benefits of volunteering go beyond lending a helping hand. Studies show volunteers have significant health benefits such as lower blood pressure, decreased likelihood of depression, and an increased sense of purpose and life satisfaction.
Volunteers are the bedrock of Barton Health. More than 55 years ago, our hospital was founded by volunteers, and the spirit of helping to support our community’s health thrives within our organization to this day.
Public workshop on proposed STPUD rate increases
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/06/2019 - 10:08am
Event Date:
April 18, 2019 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at 1275 Meadow Crest Drive to discuss proposed rate increases.
Most of South Lake Tahoe’s water and sewer system was built in the 1950s and 1960s. Much of this infrastructure needs to be upgraded, repaired or replaced.
Holocaust survivor to speak about tolerance and intervention
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/05/2019 - 10:48am
Event Date:
May 12, 2019 - 7:00pm The well-known phrase “those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it” has a personal meaning to Sami Steigmann.
Steigmann, a Holocaust survivor and motivational speaker, is coming to the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel on Sunday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m. Steigmann will share his story about life in a Nazi labor camp, the medical experiments he was subjected to, how he survived and the many lessons he’s learned throughout his life.
Chabad at Lake Tahoe to offer Community Passover Seder
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/04/2019 - 9:02pm
Event Date:
April 19, 2019 - 7:00pm For more than 3,300 years, Jewish families from all over gather around the festive table on the eve of Passover to commemorate the Exodus from Egypt and celebrate the “Seder” feast.
This is no ordinary meal; the Passover Seder (which actually means “order”) incorporates 15 multi-sensory steps that reach deep into the human psyche in every way possible and all at once: Rich melodies, dynamic visuals, prayers and stories, even the visceral senses of taste, smell and touch are part of the interminable tradition.
South Tahoe High grad returns to SLT: Looking for CASA volunteers to fill big void
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/04/2019 - 12:42am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Have you ever wondered who is there to advocate in court for the younger members of our community who are abused, neglected, or at-risk youth?
The Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, are volunteers there to advocate for and empower by speaking up for the needs of children and making a positive impact in their lives.
