lighting ceremony
Christmas Tree goes up at Heavenly Village
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/23/2020 - 3:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - It was a true community effort to get the Christmas Tree delivered to the Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe last week. For the third consecutive year, a tree was selected from the South Shore to be on display for the holiday season.
On Monday, November 16, 2020 the 64-foot tree was cut down by Kenny Curtzwiler of K & K Services at 6:30 a.m., lifted by a crane and placed onto a flatbed truck, escorted by South Lake Tahoe Police and CHP, driven to its destination, lifted off the truck and placed into a stand to be decorated.
Holiday Tree Lighting
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 7:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Village will once again be putting up a 70-foot cut tree and lighting it during a special tree lighting ceremony on Friday, November 27 at 8:00 p.m.
On hand for the free and public event will be Congressman Tom McClintock and Former State Senator and current member of the California Board of Equalization Ted Gaines.
Heavenly Village is located one block west of the state line at 1001 Heavenly Village Wat in South Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe Christmas Tree lighting festivities to enjoy
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 10:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - 'Tis the season to enjoy holiday activities around the South Shore, beginning with the lighting of the Christmas trees.
Here are the tree lighting festivities for the family to enjoy over the next two weekends:
November 29
Thanksgiving weekend events to kick off holiday season in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/22/2018 - 3:25pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Nov 24 2018 .
November 23, 2018 (All day)
November 24, 2018 (All day)
Thanksgiving is the kickoff to the holiday season, and once the feast is done there are some fun activities on the South Shore to enjoy.
Heavenly Village Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Heavenly Village for the first time ever on Friday, November 23 at 7:00 p.m. The Heavenly Village is located in South Lake Tahoe at 1001 Heavenly Village Way. Ceremony includes carolers, music and special visit by Santa Claus, all until 9:00 p.m.
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at St. Theresa Catholic Church
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/17/2018 - 11:47am
Event Date:
December 1, 2018 - 6:30pm The entire community is invited to the St. Theresa Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m. in front of the church located at 1041 Lyons Avenue.
There will be a potluck in Grace Hall after the ceremony. Families are encouraged to bring a dish and drinks to share. If your last name begins with A-M bring a main dish; N-T bring desserts and U-Z bring Fruits, finger foods or soft drinks.
For more information, call 530.544.3533 or find information on their Facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/tahoecatholic or website http://www.tahoecatholic.com.
Location
St. Theresa Catholic Church
1041 Lyons Avenue
United States
See map: Google Maps
60-foot South Lake Tahoe community tree cut for Heavenly Village
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/12/2018 - 6:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Rockefeller Center in New York City has a Christmas tree as a backdrop for all holiday activities in the Big City since 1933, and now South Lake Tahoe is starting what hopes to be an annual tradition. Standing at 60-feet, the local version isn't quite as big as their neighbor on the East Coast (which runs 60-100 feet and can weigh close to 30,000 pounds), but it serve as a place to warm hearts and be a center of holiday photos and fun.
South Lake Tahoe Mayor to light the ski menorah
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/11/2017 - 10:40am
Event Date:
December 12, 2017 (All day) Chanukah -The Festival of Lights- for many of us brings back fond memories of childhood years and serves to renew our sense of identity. The Chanukah lights provide us with warmth, joy, strength and inspiration. Such is the purpose of a community-wide celebration to be held at the Ski Run Marina on December 12, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
Location
Ski Run Marina
900 Ski Run Marina Blvd Suite 201-C
United States
See map: Google Maps
Gingerbread Village Unveiling & Grand Tree Lighting Ceremony
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/08/2016 - 11:35am
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
Sierra-at-Tahoe gets 21" of snow to start off Sierra Solstice Celebration
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/20/2014 - 8:56pm
The Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort just west of South Lake Tahoe received 21" of snow during Friday's storm, setting up some good snow for their Solstice Celebration. The official first day of winter starts on Sunday, December 21 but Sierra-at-Tahoe got a head start with live music and a tree lighting ceremony.
For the rest of the week skiers and boarder can enjoy in special events at the resort:
Sunday, December 21, 2014
12:00-12:45 p.m. and 3:00-4:15 p.m. Live Music with the Sierra Saxmas Big Band on the Solstice Plaza
Crowds turn out for "LIghts Up South Lake Tahoe"
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/07/2014 - 10:34pm
The annual procession of decorated City vehicles and other participants made it's way down Lake Tahoe Blvd on Saturday night, much to the delight of people along the parade route and at the tree lighting ceremony at the end.
As the row of cars and trucks passed by local businesses, those adorned with lights turned them on like one moving light switch.
At the "Shops at the Y" people gathered to watch the tree lightening ceremony along with treats and photos with Santa.
Christmas lights on the Meyers tree destroyed by lightning; Fundraising drive started
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/20/2014 - 8:15pm
Event Date:
December 5, 2014 - 5:00pm
For the last three years there has been a Meyers community Tree lighting ceremony but in order to have the fourth annual event many Christmas lights are needed.
During a lightning storm this year, most of the lights were destroyed. In order to replaced them, the Meyers Community Foundation is raising money.
The tree lighting ceremony is scheduled for Friday, December 5 at 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to see Santa arrive on a special sled, enjoy cookies, popcorn and hot chocolate and help light the tree's 10,000 lights.
Meyers holiday tree lighting ceremony will be powered by pedals
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/25/2012 - 5:36am
Event Date:
December 9, 2012 - 6:00pm
The Meyers Community Alliance will hold its second annual Tree Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Divided Sky/Downtown Café parking lot. This year's event will literally be engineered and powered by the people.
