recreation center
Homeless coalition completes purchase of three South Lake Tahoe motels; move-ins begin
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 11:37am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After Governor Newsom announced the state would be giving the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) almost $10 million, the local nonprofit quickly bought three motels to meet its goal of ending homelessness in South Lake Tahoe. The September announcement of the Project Homekey grant came with an end-of-the-year deadline so California communities would get the ball rolling on sheltering the chronic homeless.
Public meeting on planning of 56-Acre Master Plan
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 4:36pm
Event Date:
January 20, 2021 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to participate in another 56-Acre Master Plan virtual session on January 20, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Planning is underway to create a signature park and area in the heart of South Lake Tahoe that will fill a large wish list of projects.
There are many ways the community can participate including taking the self-guided tour onsite, the online survey, and joining the public online meeting.
Online Public Meeting:
City of South Lake Tahoe allocates funds to help with propane, food, and to go containers
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 3:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During the city council meeting on Tuesday, funds were approved to further assist the community during the pandemic.
Brooke Laine and Jason Collin end terms on South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 4:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Former mayors Brooke Laine and Jason Collin said their good-byes Monday at their final City of South Lake Tahoe council meeting. Collin decided to not run after his four-year term as did Laine who finished ten years on the council.
Self-guided tour of 56-acre project available Monday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/30/2020 - 9:24am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In an effort to get more members of the public involved in the process a walking tour map of the 56-acre project area in the middle of South Lake Tahoe has been created.
New date for workshop on future plans for 56-acre project in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/25/2020 - 9:33pm
Event Date:
November 10, 2020 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is being invited to give input on the 56-Acre Project in the heart of South Lake Tahoe. As the City of South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County work out the financial arrangement of using county land, plans are underway for how it will look. Through a grant, the California Tahoe Conservancy gave the funds needed to create the master plan for the area.
Workshop on future plans for 56-acre project in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/16/2020 - 12:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a new date for the public meeting on the 56-Acre Project in the heart of South Lake Tahoe. As the City of South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County work out the financial arrangement of using county land, plans are underway for how it will look. Through a grant, the California Tahoe Conservancy gave the funds needed to create the master plan for the area.
SLT Council Candidate Cristi Creegan
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 1:44pm
South Tahoe Now reached out to all nine candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council and provided the same list of questions to each one of them. Once a day their answers will be published in the order received.
Today's candidate is Cristi Creegan
Profession: Business Owner
How many years in SLT: 23 years
SLT Council Candidate Douglas Williams
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 2:39pm
South Tahoe Now reached out to all nine candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council and provided the same list of questions to each one of them. Once a day their answers will be published in the order received.
Today's candidate is Douglas Williams
Profession: Hospitality
How many years in SLT: 10 years
City Council agenda: Elected pay raises, hosted rental homes, $50 million recreation center
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 3:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City Council will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, October 6 starting at 9:00 a.m. There is a full agenda and the public can participate via eComments before the meeting, phone calls during the meeting, as well as emails.
The agenda includes discussion and possible action on the following items:
Public invited to participate in South Lake Tahoe Recreation and Swim Complex survey
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 8:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe is continuing the process on the planning, design and construction of the new Community Recreation & Aquatics Center.
For the past several years the City's Parks and Recreation Department has involved the public on the future of its aging recreation center and plans for a new building through community meetings and workshops.
South Lake Tahoe blood drives set; Free testing of COVID-19 antibodies
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 11:04am
Event Date:
September 25, 2020 - 11:30am
There will be a South Lake Tahoe Community Blood Drive on Friday, September 25 from 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd.
To comply with social distancing practices appointments are encouraged and Vitalent is asking all of donors to please schedule an appointment – Click here to make an appointment. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows so please schedule an appointment.
City Council meeting change Tuesday - 2 p.m. start to Budget Workshop
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/20/2020 - 11:55am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The time of the Tuesday, August 25 South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting has been moved to start at 2:00 p.m.
Most of the agenda focus is on a budget workshop for fiscal year 2020-21 (FY 20-21) which includes a $2.5 million decrease from last year. A presentation will be made on the $93.7 million total budget of which about $40.5 million is the general fund.
City closes South Lake Tahoe boat ramp
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 1:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases and a significant increase in visitation to the Lake Tahoe Basin over the last few weeks, the City of South Lake Tahoe has made the decision to close its boat ramp at El Dorado Beach to re-assess their operations there.
“The priority of the safety of our residents, visitors, and staff always comes first,” said South Lake Tahoe City Manager Joe Irvin, “While we’d like to keep them open, this move is being taken out of an abundance of caution.”
Tuesday: Numbers Fire south of Gardnerville now at 18,000 acres and 0% containment
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 9:15pm
UPDATE 7:335 p.m.: Douglas County officials say the Numbers Fire has now reached 18,000 acres and is 0% contained. The recommended evacuations for the Bodie Flats and Pineview areas have been lifted. Only residents are allowed to these areas. Please drive safely, watch for emergency vehicles, and be ready for possible future instructions in an ever-changing situation.
Multiple local, state, and federal agencies continue to work on containing the fire using dozers, hand crews, and aircraft.
Groundbreaking at Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe with the Angel of Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 4:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Angel of Tahoe, Lisa Maloff, officially got things rolling at the new Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe’s (BGCLT) clubhouse on Tuesday afternoon during an official groundbreaking ceremony.
Conservancy awards City of South Lake Tahoe $425K to plan downtown 56-acre project
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/28/2020 - 11:49am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy has awarded a $425,000 grant to the City of South Lake Tahoe to help plan the future of the 56-Acre site, a south shore hub of civic and recreation activity across Highway 50 from Lakeview Commons.
“The 56-Acre site is already a vibrant gathering place for community members and visitors alike, and it has the potential to be so much more,” said South Lake Tahoe City Councilmember and Conservancy Board member Tamara Wallace.
Tahoe Homeless Coalition housed 148 people this winter; New services now offered
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/31/2020 - 9:08am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) had settled into their new winter home on 3rd Street in South Lake Tahoe when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, forcing them to look for a larger space to get more people off the streets.
The City of South Lake Tahoe opened its recreation center to the nonprofit as it was already closed due to the pandemic, allowing TCH to add more beds and services and become a 24/7 facility.
City of South Lake Tahoe facilities to start reopening
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 3:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe will be opening their boat ramp at El Dorado Beach on Friday, May 29. Only boats with valid Tahoe, Echo Lake or Fallen Leaf Lake seals and a 2020 Tahoe sticker will be able to launch. "Tahoe Only" stickers are available for purchase at this launch site. They will be open Friday through Sunday only at this time from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Only one boat will be able to occupy the dock at a time. The boat ramp will be not be accepting cash and wireless payment technology will be utilized.
New City Manager Joe Irvin now on the job for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/06/2020 - 11:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As of the City Council's special meeting Wednesday morning, the new South Lake Tahoe City Manager was on the job for 48 hours after being sworn in during a digital event that started off the week.
Bread & Broth thanks community as need and program expands
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/21/2020 - 11:11am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The commitment of Bread & Broth over the last thirty years has solely focused on the mission to ease hunger in the South Lake Tahoe community. That mission took on new meaning beginning in mid-March with the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak when record numbers of individuals seeking food assistance from the various programs and services provided by B & B.
Warm Room expands and relocates to assist South Lake Tahoe homeless
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 1:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) as relocated its Warm Room operations to the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center in order to provide a 24/7 shelter for the most vulnerable residents until at least April 30.
In addition to their expanded operations they have also made the following changes:
● Set up 8 isolation bays for people experiencing non-COVID-19 symptoms.
● Providing 22 private motel rooms for our vulnerable seniors and those experiencing complex underlying health conditions.
Rental of a South Lake Tahoe vacation home or motel could result in fines
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 7:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During their emergency meeting Wednesday, the South Lake Tahoe City Council voted to support the temporary use of the City's recreation center for the homeless population during the coronavirus pandemic and to follow the State of Calfornia's lead not halting commercial evictions at the time.
Special South Lake Tahoe meeting to address emergency housing, evictions and vacation homes
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 4:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council is holding a special meeting on Wednesday, March 25 to discuss three topics related to community needs surrounding the current coronavirus pandemic.
The meeting starts at 1:00 p.m. and remote attendance instructions are available below.
South Lake Tahoe Senior and Recreation Centers closing in response to COVID-19
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/13/2020 - 11:22am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All public activities at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center and Senior Center have been suspended for the time being. The City of South Lake Tahoe is closing those activities per recommendations from Governor Newson's response to the threat of coronavirus-COVID 19.
At this time, the County Meals on Wheels program that operates out of the Senior Center will continue but the senior's in-person lunch program will cease for the time being.
The City of South Lake Tahoe has partnered with Barton Hospital, El Dorado County
Updated closures in South Lake Tahoe due to threat of coronavirus COVID 19
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 3:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The threat of the coronavirus COVID-19 has prompted more events and activities to be postponed or canceled in the South Lake Tahoe area. At this time there are no confirmed cases in El Dorado, Douglas, or Carson City counties.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District
Both concerts scheduled for this week have been canceled.
All upcoming kindergarten tours have been canceled.
Contact individual schools for on-site meetings.
All high school athletic games and meets have been canceled until further notice.
Census letters to be mailed out this week in South Lake Tahoe and around the country
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/10/2020 - 10:03am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Starting Thursday, residents will begin to receive an initial invitation to respond to the 2020 Census.
Depending on how likely the area is to respond online, households will receive either an invitation encouraging them to respond online, by phone or on a paper questionnaire.
Outdoor Education Night at Lake Tahoe Aleworx LTEF fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/16/2020 - 5:29pm
Event Date:
February 20, 2020 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On the 20th of each month in 2020, the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation (LTEF) is teaming up with Lake Tahoe AleWorx for a fundraising series where all proceeds during the evening will go to the special projects of LTEF.
Each month LTEF and South Tahoe Now will spotlight the event and feature information about a different area of the local education programs offered through Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) and supported by LTEF.
Day of the Young Child to be held in South Lake Tahoe -Canceled
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/15/2020 - 12:06am
CANCELED - SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Choices for Children is once again hosting "Day of the Young Child" on Saturday, March 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center.
There will be booths, kids' activities, games and child information provided by several groups. Other sponsors for the fun-filled day are First 5, Kiwanis, South Tahoe Refuse, and EDCOE.
Free lunch will be served to children.
The Recreation Center is located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
New agreement in the works for 56-acre South Lake Tahoe downtown project
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 8:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The long-discussed 56-acre parcel in the middle of South Lake Tahoe is finally seeing movement again, and both the South Lake Tahoe City Council and El Dorado County Board of Supervisors (BOS) supporting further conversation. A formal agreement between the two is expected later in 2020 with another one-two years of public meetings, consultant review, and planning before plans are implemented. The California Tahoe Conservancy is funding the cost of the consultant, just as they did 30 years ago.
Seeing clearly in 2020; A look forward to the new year in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/01/2020 - 12:47am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A we say goodbye to 2019, 2020 is on the horizon with hopes, dreams and a list of wishes for the new year.
Instead of taking a look back at 2019 let's take a look forward to 2020 in South Lake Tahoe. What does this year have in store for us?
City of South Lake Tahoe newsletter: At Lake Level
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 9:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The December edition of the City of South Lake Tahoe's "At Lake Level" has been released by City Manager Frank Rush. This month Rush covers SnowGlobe, the 56-acre site and a possible new Fire/EMS station for the community.
56-Acre Site
Sleigh rides, music, Santa and more part of annual Holiday in History in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 10:32pm
Event Date:
December 14, 2019 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe History Museum has transformed into a scene of Christmases past, and they are opening up to the whole community on Saturday, December 14 for the free annual Holidays in History Open House.
The museum opens its doors at 11:00 a.m. Enjoy book store specials, a decorated historic cabin, docent tours, and their special spiced cider, all until 7:00 p.m.
Then, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., join in all the reindeer fun! The party moves over to the SLT Recreation Center gym for an evening of free family enjoyment.
10th annual Christmas Giveaway with Dreda Dre in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 5:34pm
Event Date:
December 7, 2019 - 3:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 10th annual Christmas Giveaway is back, and bigger than ever. A Christmas concert and gift giveaway will help local families have a happier holiday season this year on Saturday, December 7 from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center.
The event, hosted by local musician Dreda Dre, will include Christmas carols performed by the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Youth Choir belting out holiday cheer.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue holiday truck starts December 10
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/22/2019 - 1:55pm
The South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue holiday engine schedule has been released. They will start their nightly runs at 5:00 p.m. and go until 8 p.m. In the case of a significant emergency or road conditions prohibit safe driving, a route may be postponed.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Holiday Engine Schedule
Tuesday, Dec 10 – Tahoe Keys/Venice
Wednesday, Dec 11 – Glenwood neighborhoods
Thursday, Dec 12 – Keys Blvd / State streets
Friday, Dec 13 – Barton/Tahoe Island
Public forum on new cell tower/telecommunication ordinance for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/13/2019 - 3:48pm
Event Date:
November 20, 2019 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A community forum will be held on November 20 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to discuss the development and status of the new city-wide telecommunication facility (cell tower) ordinance for the City of South Lake Tahoe.
“Our goal is to listen to the community and hear the various perspectives to allow us to craft a responsive, well-thought-out set of regulations,” said Kevin Fabino, Development Services Director.
The meeting will be held at the SLT Recreation Center located at 1180 Rufus Allen
2nd annual Turkey Trot in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/11/2019 - 10:34pm
Event Date:
November 24, 2019 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless and City of South Lake Tahoe are bringing back the popular Turkey Trot on Sunday, November 24. This second annual event to raise much-needed funds for the nonprofit and their seasonal Warm Room. The Trot is held at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center, 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd South Lake Tahoe.
9:45 a.m. - Gobble Wobble (10 and under) begins promptly at 9:45a
10:30 a.m. - 5k run for ages 11 and above
50th anniversary of Jazzercise to raise funds for Tahoe Arts Project
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/30/2019 - 10:24pm
Event Date:
October 5, 2019 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Celebrate 50 years of Jazzercise with a special event on Saturday, October 5 at 10:00 a.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center.
The charge for the special tribute class is a $10 donation that will go to the Tahoe Arts Project.
All abilities are invited to join in on a "fun and killer workout."
Doors open at 9:30 a.m. You don’t want to miss this amazing team-taught class!
There will be refreshments following the workout. The City of South Lake Tahoe Recreation and Swim Pool Complex is located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe.
Letter: New recreation center for South Lake Tahoe making progress
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/01/2019 - 5:05pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe voters, with the strong support of various areas of our community, overwhelmingly approved Measure P for Recreation, a two percent Transient Occupancy Tax increase to fund a new Recreation Center in 2016. Outreach meetings, design options and thorough feedback were given to and received by the community prior to the 2016 election with the outcome being a facility that will allow for locals, visitors and tournaments to enjoy and capitalize on the Center including:
FInal South Lake Thoe Summer Reading Challenge performance: The Bubble Lady
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/29/2019 - 11:09am
Event Date:
August 2, 2019 - 2:00pm
Get ready for a bubblelicious extravaganza! The Bubble Lady, Rebecca Nile, will bring bubble thrills as you’ve never seen with rainbow bubbles, dancing bubbles, spaceship bubbles, people in bubbles, and so much more.
The South Lake Tahoe Library is hosting The Bubble Lady on Friday, August 2 at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd in South Lake Tahoe (down the street from the library).
Bring the whole family for this indoor performance. It will be the library's final one for the Summer Reading Challenge.
Sponsored by South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club.
Globally influenced Mestizo Beat and Boca do Rio at Live at Lakeview
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/23/2019 - 12:07am
Event Date:
July 25, 2019 - 4:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Mestizo Beat and Boca do Rio will bring musical influences from all across the globe to Live at Lakeview this Thursday, July 25.
The free Live at Lakeview Summer Music Series brings a wide variety of genre all season from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday until Labor Day Weekend.
It takes place on the lakefront Lakeview Commons at the intersection of Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Lakeview Avenue. Not only is there music, but also a beer and wine garden, local food and merchant vendors....and beautiful panoramic views of Lake Tahoe (also free!).
USA Swimming Pacific Region Swim Meet in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/11/2019 - 7:59am
More than 400 young swimmers will be in South Lake Tahoe this weekend for the USA Swimming Pacific Region Swim Meet.
Participants are ages 5-17 and admission to the meet at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center is free.
The meet takes place Friday - Sunday. On Friday, things start at 3:00 p.m. with the day-long action Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Tahoe Swim Club organizes the event.
Live at Lakeview returns for 8th season in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 3:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Live at Lakeview Summer Music Series returns to the South Shore for their eighth season on Thursday, June 20. Opening night will mark the highly anticipated return of Vokab Kompany, featuring a brand-new act B3K, a new sound from South Lake Tahoe’s Robbie Gallo.
Live at Lakeview brings a weekly concert on the beach, beer garden, local merchants and food options through a collaboration of On Course Events, Tahoe Wellness Center, Tessie’s Beach Bites and the City of South Lake Tahoe.
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.
SLT Parks & Recreation job fair on April 3
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/26/2019 - 6:42pm
Event Date:
April 3, 2019 - 2:00pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe is looking for summer staff and their Parks and Recreation Department is holding a job fair on Wednesday, April 3 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Last year's job fair was very successful and many positions were filled and they plan again to fill many positions at the fair.
The job fair is held at the Recreation Center located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
Community invited to learn how to "Stop the Bleed"
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/30/2019 - 12:07am
Event Date:
February 2, 2019 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Stop the Bleed continues to empower the general public to make a difference in a life-threatening emergency by teaching them the basic techniques of bleeding control. After mass causality shootings across the country, it has become a necessity to know the proper way to stop others from bleeding to death.
South Lake Tahoe teachers were trained last week and now it is the local community's turn to be trained.
Holiday hours for City of South Lake Tahoe offices
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/20/2018 - 3:02pm
All City of South Lake Tahoe offices will operate under the following holiday schedule:
December 24 - City offces are closed. Recreation Center and pool close at 1:30 p.m.
December 25 - All are closed
December 26 - Normal business hours. Pool is open 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and there is no H2O class.
December 31 - Normal business hours. Recreation Center and pool close at 1:30 p.m.
January 1, 2019 - All are closed.
Dreda Dre holds 9th annual Christmas Giveaway in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/17/2018 - 5:52pm
Event Date:
December 22, 2018 - 3:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Globetrotting rapper and hip-hop artist Dreda Dre is once again hosting the annual Christmas gift giveaway in South Lake Tahoe. On Saturday, December 22, the ninth annual event will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center.
Blood Drive in South Lake Tahoe Friday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/29/2018 - 6:20pm
Event Date:
November 30, 2018 - 9:00am
If you missed donating blood at the fire station on Monday there is another chance on Friday, November 30. There will be a South Lake Tahoe Community Blood Drive from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the recreation center gym.
There is a need for blood after 500 blood drives were canceled in Northern California due to smoke from the recent Camp Fire.
Prior registration is not required.
The South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center is located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe Turkey Trot a success
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/18/2018 - 7:57pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The holiday fun run, the Turkey Trot, was resurrected by the Lake Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless this year and their first event was a successful one.
Organizers were hopeful in their goal of 100 runners, but almost 150 participated in the 5k run in South Lake Tahoe on November 18. Those 10-and under ran in the Gobble Wobble, a trip around the SLT Recreation Center with the length dependent on age.
The top three places for men and women each won a turkey and the youth were awarded medals.
