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Nearly 500 gather up 1,458 pounds of trash from Lake Tahoe beaches
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/05/2018 - 11:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - 499 volunteers hit the beaches of Lake Tahoe Thursday as part of the annual July 5 Beach Cleanup crew. Each year, volunteers hit the beaches to pick up trash left over by holiday revelers.
This year they removed 1,458 pounds of litter from five beaches: Commons Beach in Tahoe City, Kings Beach, Kiva Beach, Nevada Beach and Regan Beach in South Lake Tahoe. Not only did they comb the six miles of beach, but they also sorted and counted the items collected.
Over 3,000 attend 2nd annual Tahoe Brewfest
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/06/2018 - 9:31pm
The weather, the venue and the crowd all combined for a successful 2nd annual Tahoe Brewfest, a fundraiser for the Lake Tahoe Boys & Girls Club. 34 breweries gave out samples of their craft beers to the over 3,000 people who attended the event held at the Heavenly Mountain Resort California Base Lodge June 2.
Also there for the guests was Parker Bros. Root Beer, kombucha, live music from Ike and Martin, and local food vendors.
Attendees weren't just from South Lake Tahoe as there were many from out-of-town, including visitors from Chicago and Whistler, Canada.
Vail adds new ski resorts and takes over management of Lakeland Village
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/05/2018 - 6:38pm
Vail Resorts has made two announcements this week, one to report their expansion on the slopes, and another that expands their lodging property offerings in South Lake Tahoe.
Vail Resorts has acquired four new mountain resorts: Okemo Mountain Resort in Vermont, Mount Sunapee in New Hampshire, Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado, and Stevens Pass in Washington State.
Letter: Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra club thanks all who made Elegant Evening a success
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/04/2018 - 2:57pm
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra’s Elegant Evening 2018 at Harrah’s Tahoe was a huge success and that was due to the generosity of businesses and friends both near and far.
Thank you to all who attended this fun, entertaining and worthwhile event and those that donated to enable our support of the many programs and organizations we assist. As always, all money raised is invested into schools, scholarships, community projects, youth, and services both locally and globally. (www.sitahoesierra.org) .t
Guest Columnist: Tahoe South continues full speed into summer with national media exposure
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/18/2018 - 11:25pm
The transition to summer brings new opportunities and once again South Lake Tahoe will be front and center a national stage in more ways than one.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Kirkwood
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/18/2018 - 10:28pm
Every Monday of the year, the Bread & Broth volunteers collect donated food, setup a dining area in St. Theresa Hall, prepare and cook a tasty full-course meal, setup a dessert and drink area, and pack food ‘giveaway’ bags for the 65 to 100 dinner guests who show up for a free meal to which everyone in the community is invited to attend.
These wonderful meals are hosted by “Adopt A Day of Nourishment” sponsors who not only financially help cover the costs of the dinner but also send sponsor crew members who work alongside of the B&B volunteers to prepare the community dinner.
Katie Hall is Queen of the Mountain, winning Amgen South Lake Tahoe stage for third time
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/18/2018 - 10:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a great day of cycling for the women racing in the Amgen Tour of California, light winds, mild temperatures and clear skies. They left the Heavenly California Lodge at 11:00 a.m. and the first racer crossed the finish line three hours and six minutes later after a trip through Christmas Valley, Hope Valley, Alpine County and the big climb on Kingsbury Grade.
Katie Hall, 31, of Saratoga, California won the day, but it was a close one as she crossed the finish line 29 seconds ahead of Tayler Wiles.
Egan Bernal of Colombia masters Kingsbury Grade to win Stage 6 of Amgen
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/18/2018 - 8:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was an exciting end to the Amgen Tour of California Stage 6, taking the cyclists from Folsom to South Lake Tahoe via State Highway 88 and Kingsbury Grade. After a climb the professionals made look easy up the back side of Kingsbury Grade, several of the riders stayed in a pack until Egan Bernal from Colombia pulled away to win Friday's stage.
UHC cycling team training in South Lake Tahoe before Amgen TOC
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/09/2018 - 9:55pm
The Amgen Tour of California is just a week away, and since both the women's and men's races come through South Lake Tahoe this year, many cyclists can be seen training on area roads.
On Wednesday, four members of the United Heath Care (UNC) cycling team joined local comedian and radio personality Howie Nave on a bike ride to Round Hill Pines.
Howie participates in the annual America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride around Lake Tahoe, so he can ride, and the ladies of Amgen today treated him kindly on the roads, not leaving him in the dust as he joked about.
Amgen cyclists "racing" local celebrity Howie Nave
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/08/2018 - 5:21pm
Lauren Hall and Lauretta Hanson with the UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling team will be “racing” local radio host Howie Nave on the bike path at Kahle Meadow trailhead to Nevada Beach on Wednesday, May 9. They’ll meet for coffee at Clydes Coffee Roasting Co at 10:00 a.m. and will take off around 11:00 a.m. Public, media, cycling enthusiasts, community members, businesses are welcome to mingle for coffee as well as join them for a fun race/bike ride to the beach.
Tahoe Works Job Fair
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/04/2018 - 11:58am
Looking for a job? Join us for the South Shore’s ultimate hiring event on May 17. Meet employers, get information on housing and more.
Looking for a job? Join us for the South Shore’s ultimate hiring event on Thursday, May 17 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.! Get information on resources from housing and healthcare, meet with all of the South Shore’s top employers, and take the next step in your career.
Sponsored by the Tahoe Chamber, El Dorado County and ADVANCE.
This event is FREE to attend and all attendees will receive a FREE headshot photo as well as snacks and refreshments.
Participating Businesses:
Aramark Lake Tahoe - Zephyr Cove Resort and Lake Tahoe Cruises
Beach Retreat and Lodge Tahoe
Over a dozen employers to be at South Shore job fair "Tahoe Works"
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/03/2018 - 7:03pm
Event Date:
May 17, 2018 - 2:00pm
Many of the South Shore's top employees will be at "Tahoe Works," a summer job fair and "ultimate hiring event" on Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Harvey's Lake Tahoe.
All attendees will receive a free LinkedIn headshot photo.
Participating businesses include:
• Aramark Lake Tahoe - Zephyr Cove Resort and Lake Tahoe Cruises
• Beach Retreat and Lodge Tahoe
• Camp Richardson Resort and Marina
• El Dorado County
• Harrahs and Harvey's Lake Tahoe
• Heavenly Mountain Resort
• Laborers PSWROC
• Lake Tahoe Golf Course
• Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel
USFS approves Heavenly's plans that include widening trails
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/27/2018 - 7:01pm
A project to improve existing skiing and snowboarding terrain at Heavenly Mountain Resort was approved this week by the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU).
Improvements will include selective widening of ski trails, removing trail obstacles and relocation and/or realignment of some portions of existing snowmaking air and water pipelines to improve user experience, maintain user safety, increase energy and water efficiency, and maintain native species.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 3:44pm
Since 2010, Bread & Broth has been funding our Monday Meals through the Adopt-A-Day of Nourishment program. The Monday Meal served every week at St. Theresa Grace Hall provides a hot, tasty and nutritious dinner to any individual who comes through their doors.
Meet and ride part of Amgen route in Lake Tahoe with pro cyclist Peter Stetina
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 2:08pm
Event Date:
April 18, 2018 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Professional road racing cyclist Peter Stetina is in South Lake Tahoe to train for May's Amgen Tour of California and the public is invited to meet him as well as gone on a ride out to Kirkwood on Wednesday, April 18.
From 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., Stetina will be at Sprout's Café. At 9:45 a.m., 10:00 a.m at the latest, Stetina will take cyclists on the training route to Luther Pass and Pickett’s Junction, proceeding toward Kirkwood Mountain Resort if time allows (casual pace for first hour; hours 2-3 will be at a fast pace).
Top cycling teams heading to South Lake Tahoe for Amgen TOC
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/07/2018 - 12:20pm
All eyes will be on South Lake Tahoe this May as top women and men cyclists from around the world race through the mountains during the annual Amgen Tour of California (TOC).
The top cycling teams from the U.S., Switzerland, Germany and Belgium are now confirmed to race the 645 miles of Amgen for men, including BMC Racing Team ,Team Sky, Bora–Hansgrohe and Team Katusha–Alpecin.
Mountain Travel Symposium brings 1,100 people from 35+ countries to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/06/2018 - 9:47am
This week provides another chance for South Lake Tahoe to shine as over 1100 people from over 35 countries will descend upon the city April 8-14, 2018 for the 43rd Mountain Travel Symposium (MTS), the largest and longest running annual gathering of mountain travel professionals in the world.
Meeting planners, tourism bureaus, executives from ski resorts and lodging properties and many more will take part in the symposium hosted by the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA), Heavenly Mountain Resort, Harrah's Lake Tahoe and Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel.
Memorial "Face Rat" party for Ronson Sakioka
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/01/2018 - 7:34pm
Event Date:
April 6, 2018 (All day)
There will be a memorial day on the slopes in memory of Ronson Sakioka on Friday, April 6 on the face of Heavenly, followed by an after-party in the California Lodge.
The 64-year-old Sakioka was a long time South Lake Tahoe area local. He was killed by a car as he attempted to cross Highway 49 at night during the Victorian Christmas in Nevada City on December 20, 2017.
Heavenly aims to close April 22, other resorts from April 8 to Memorial Day
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/27/2018 - 4:57pm
With 12 to 18 feet of snow received at Lake Tahoe ski resorts in March, many area ski resorts are announcing a change in their closing dates.
Heavenly Mountain Resort announced today that their ski season will extend through April 22, offering daily skiing and riding. They have a lot of Spring Break planned activities through April 7.
Business Expo fills with 85 vendors - Early bird tickets still available
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/23/2018 - 11:28pm
A wide variety of local businesses will fill Harveys Tahoe on Friday, March 30 for the 2018 GO Local: Business EXPO from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This annual event is a community favorite that aims to showcase the most cutting-edge businesses on the South Shore. This year 85 exhibitors will feature their latest and greatest products, services and promotions. All members of the community are encouraged to attend and can expect a fun night of food tasting, beer and wine sampling, live music and vendor giveaways.
The Landing in South Lake Tahoe sold to Maryland based hospitality company
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/08/2018 - 1:15pm
The Landing in South Lake Tahoe has been sold to DiamondRock Hospitality Company, a real estate investment trust that owns 28 other premium hotels and resorts gateway cities and destination resorts throughout North America and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
This purchase now gives DiamondRock four resorts in California including the Hotel Rex in San Francisco and the Westin San Diego. The Landing will be added to their portfolio which also includes L'Auberge de Sedona in Arizona, Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa and several other Marriott and Westin properties.
Tahoe Search and Rescue locate two skiers at Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/05/2018 - 9:42pm
Two skiers who went out of bounds at Heavenly Mountain Resort Sunday were found safe and uninjured at approximately 6:50 p.m. March 4, 2018.
The pair were in waist deep snow and had trouble getting out according to El Dorado County Sheriff Sgt. Anthony Prencipe. They called for help and Tahoe Search and Rescue responded at about 5:30 p.m.
Prencipe said they two skiers, whose names and hometowns were not released, were uninjured and able to ski out on their own once help arrived.
Mother and son die in snow slide at Kirkwood
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/05/2018 - 6:19pm
A woman and her son visiting with other family members at Kirkwood Ski Resort on Sunday, March 4 died in a snow slide near their condominium, according to the Alpine County Sheriff's Office.
Olga Perkovic, 50, and her seven-year-old son were reported missing at 6:40 p.m. They had last been seen on Chair Seven at 4:00 p.m. The search was focused on that area.
At 9:00 p.m., a neighbor of the missing pair noticed ski gloves on the snow adjacent to their condominium. The neighbor investigated the gloves and found the pair buried underneath three feet of snow. They were unconscious.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/04/2018 - 11:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
2/21
2:44 p.m. - Petty Theft - Kickapoo St - DEPUTIES RESPONDED FOR THE REPORT OF A SCAM WHERE THE VICTIM LOST MONEY.
2/22
Lake Tahoe digging out
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/03/2018 - 9:24am
The trip to Lake Tahoe on Highway 50 and Interstate 80 Friday was not a pleasant experience for most drivers. Multiple accidents, road closures and heavy snow greeted them throughout the day and night. A winter storm warning is in effect for South Lake Tahoe until 10:00 a.m. Saturday.
It is a cold start to the morning Saturday with 13 degrees at 8:00 a.m. The forecast high for the day is 27. Expect snow showers after 5:00 p.m. with scattered snow showers during the day with an additional 1-3" possible, and another 1-3" possible overnight. Winds 5-10 mph.
SAR volunteers spend night with skier near Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/23/2018 - 11:10amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE - Douglas County, El Dorado County and Washoe County Sheriff's Search and Rescue (SAR) teams, paramedics and Blackhawk rescue helicopters all assisted in the location and retrieval of two skiers who went missing at Heavenly Mountain Resort Thursday evening.
Douglas County 911 operators received a call on February 22 at 5:00 p.m. from two male adults who said they were lost at the resort. They said they had some water, but were wet and cold, their cell phone batteries were diminished, and one of the skiers suffered from a medical condition.
USFS host six Russian delegates in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/13/2018 - 11:16pm
Six delegates visiting the United States from Russia stopped by Lake Tahoe last week as part of the cultural exchanges programs, Friendship Force and Open World.
The delegates first stopped in Washington, D.C. before heading to the Reno/Lake Tahoe area.
South Lake Tahoe home recently seen on "The Bachelor" for sale
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/12/2018 - 11:09pm
If you caught the January 22, 2018 episode of The Bachelor that showed bachelor Arie Luyendyk, Jr. in many scenic spots around South Lake Tahoe you most likely saw the home the show's contestants, the bachelorettes, stayed in while in town.
That 17,000 square foot house on Sherman Way is now for sale with a price tag of $15,880,000. It has 17 bedrooms, 18 bathrooms, five fire places, a swimming pool, high end features and appliances, and amazing views.
Amgen Tour of California routes announced
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/08/2018 - 10:48am
The 2018 Amgen Tour of California has announced their race routes, giving cycling fans time to plot our their roadside viewing points.
The Women's Stage 2 and Men’s Stage 6 at South Lake Tahoe will both include iconic vistas, stunning lake views, highest summit in race history at Luther Pass, and the grueling Daggett Pass along Kingsbury Grade state Route 207 on May 18.
Proposed improvements at Heavenly released
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/07/2018 - 3:17pm
The U.S. Forest Service has released their draft decision for proposed improvements to existing skiing and snowboarding terrain at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Much of the work will be done on runs outside of the Lake Tahoe Basin boundary.
Those proposed improvements would include selective widening of ski trails, removing trail obstacles and relocation and/or realignment of some portions of existing snowmaking air and water pipelines to improve user experience, maintain user safety, increase energy and water efficiency, and maintain native species.
South Lake Tahoe businesses invited to be part of Spring Loaded
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/31/2018 - 4:53pm
Businesses throughout the South Shore of Lake Tahoe are invited to participate in Spring Loaded, the annual series of events held in 2018 from March 17 to April 1.
The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority along with its destination partners are launching Spring Loaded, a series of events that bring together the best of spring and winter with on-mountain activities at Heavenly Mountain Resort, Kirkwood Mountain, and Sierra-at-Tahoe. It's all about the loud outfits. lodging specials, restaurant deals, happy hour offerings, mid-week entertainment and live music.
Kudos: Bread and Broth thanks Kirkwood
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/26/2018 - 8:29am
Since 1989, Bread &Broth has been serving free hot dinners to thousands of diners every year. Beginning in 2010, the ‘Adopt A Day of Nourishment’ program was put into place to encourage individuals, churches, organizations and business to join B&B in providing these needed meals as a service to the our community.
New ski pass to give users access to 23 resorts in 9 states, 2 countries
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/25/2018 - 10:53pm
The Alterra Mountain Company has announced the a new pass for the 2018-19 season, the Ikon Pass. It will give pass holders access to many of North America’s top mountain destinations, uniting 12 destinations from Alterra Mountain Company with 11 premier partners.
"Ski With A Ranger" returns to Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/19/2018 - 3:54pm
The popular program from the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Ski with a Ranger, resumes at Heavenly Mountain Resort on Friday, January 26. Every Monday and Friday, the tours will start at 1:00 p.m. at Tamarack Lodge at the top of the gondola.
The tours last approximately one-hour and continue through April 6, 2018, weather permitting.
92 local charities benefit from Vail Resort's Epic Promise grants
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/17/2018 - 4:51pm
Ninety-two different nonprofits recently received cash or product donations from Vail Resorts through their EpicPromise grant program. The beneficiaries all serve communities around Northstar, Kirkwood Mountain and Heavenly Mountain resorts.
Operation Sierra Storm returns to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/12/2018 - 9:43am
Event Date:
January 23, 2018 - 8:00am
A leading national weather conference, Operation Sierra Storm (OSS), returns to the South Shore January 21-24 and locals are invited to attend a morning of their presentations. OSS brings together national weather broadcasters and journalists, prominent scientists and experts.
Are extreme weather events linked to global warming? How do weather broadcasters decide what is aired?
Identity of man who died at Heavenly released
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 6:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - The Santa Rosa, California man who died of blunt force trauma after going over a retaining wall and falling at Heavenly Mountain Resort on December 27, 2017 has been identified.
Santa Rosa man dies while skiing at Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/29/2017 - 4:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Heavenly Mountain Resort has confirmed a Santa Rosa, California man died while at the resort on Wednesday, December 27, 2017.
The unidentified 49-year-old man was on a beginner run near the Poma Trail.
“Heavenly Mountain Resort, Heavenly Ski Patrol, and the entire Vail Resorts family extend our deepest sympathy and support to our guest’s family and friends,” said Mike Goar, vice president of mountain division and chief operating officer of Heavenly Mountain Resort.
Kirkwood Resort fined over $750k for dumping asphalt
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/29/2017 - 2:28am
Kirkwood Mountain Resort has been fined $754,732 after their snow removal practices resulted in asphalt pavement grindings to get into drainages that flow into Kirkwood Creek and Kirkwood Meadows during the winter of 2015-16.
The financial settlement was with the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board over the alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act, the Board announced on December 28.
More terrain opening at Lake Tahoe resorts
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/25/2017 - 3:47pm
With no storms are on the horizon and snow-making operations ramped up, both Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California have unwrapped more terrain for holiday skiers and riders, and they are joined by other area resorts with plenty to do for holiday visitors.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/23/2017 - 7:34pm
With funds provided by Vail’s EpicPromise grants, Heavenly Mountain Resort partners with Bread & Broth to annually host six Monday Meal dinners at St. Theresa Grace Hall. Every other month, Heavenly sponsors an “Adopt A Day of Nourishment” and sends a team of volunteers to help crew at their sponsorship dinner On. December 11th, hosting their last AAD of the year, Heavenly’s volunteer sponsor crew was manned by Michelle Beall, Kelly Campbell, Chris Eckert, Katie Ficeto and Frank Papandrea.
Donations from Vail Resorts CEO and his wife to focus on mental health issues
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 5:59pm
Mental Health issues in communities where they have operations will be the focus of a new charitable fund created by Vail's Chief Executive Officer Rob Katz and his wife, Elana Amsterdam.
Wind topples trees onto two South Lake Tahoe residences
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/17/2017 - 7:10pm
Two homes in South Lake Tahoe were damaged Saturday evening after trees fell onto them as the area was under a high wind advisory. Both homes are located near Heavenly Mountain Resort.
2018 Business Expo in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/16/2017 - 10:14am
Event Date:
March 30, 2018 - 4:30pm
The popular and dynamic business event, the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) Business Expo, is now accepting booth registrations and early bird discounts are now in place.
The event this year is on March 30, 2018 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will be held at Harveys Lake Tahoe.
Search and Rescue teams find hiker and dog lost near Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/13/2017 - 1:00pm
A 54-year-old man is safe and warm today after getting lost in the forest between the casinos and Heavenly Mountain Resort Tuesday evening.
The Montverde, Florida man was out for a hike with his dog before dusk on December 12, 2017. He called 911 at 5:16 p.m., telling them he was lost.
Three teams from Douglas County Search and Rescue were called out and started covering the area on foot. The Washoe County Sheriff's Raven helicopter also responded, hovering around Van Sickle Bi-State Park in South Lake Tahoe with spotlights on the area.
Volunteers needed for USFS outdoor programs at Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/10/2017 - 1:06am
Are you a college student looking for an internship this winter? Are you a retired school teacher who misses your students or providing education? Or maybe you simply love the outdoors and want to be involved in your community?
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is looking for volunteers to assist with their Winter Trek and Ski with a Ranger conservation education programs at Heavenly Mountain Resort from January through March 2018.
Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel wins guest relations award
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/10/2017 - 12:39am
Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel won top honors at the California Hotel & Lodging Association “Stars of the Industry” awards for their "My Tahoe" guest relations program.
The annual awards recognize lodging employees and properties that best symbolize the quality service of the industry.
The “My Tahoe” program was born back in 2013 when the property went independent as a Premier Hotel Collection member, and hotel leadership had the opportunity to reimagine guest experience.
Vail Resorts celebrates local community with Epic Promise awards
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/09/2017 - 11:51pm
EpicPromise grants and donations were given away on Wednesday to dozens of non-profits who serve the communities around both Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood.
Grants and donations are given by Vail Resorts in all of the communities where they have operations and go to programs who serve youth or environmental initiatives.
This year's recipients:
Alpine County Unified School District
Alpine Watershed Group
American Youth Soccer Association #282
Austin's House
Barton Memorial Hospital Foundation (3)
Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe
Bread & Broth
CASA El Dorado
USFS taking reservations for 5th grade snowshoe program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/06/2017 - 11:30am
The 2018 Winter Trek conservation program for fifth-grade students will run from January 9 to March 29, and sign-ups with U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) for the popular program begin December 18.
Fifth-grade teachers may reserve a spot by calling the Forest Supervisor’s office at 530-543-2789, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Field trips are generally three hours long and are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, weather permitting.
Squaw Valley creates nonprofit to mange and distribute millions
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/04/2017 - 12:24am
Squaw Valley has created a nonprofit that will manage and distribute millions of dollars generated from the voluntary project transfer fee related to the approved redevelopment of The Village at Squaw Valley.
Named the Squaw Valley Foundation, a seven member board of directors will soon be selected and it's members will be a mix of local residents and business owners, second homeowners and a public service district appointee.
