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Howie's Top 20 favorite Christmas movies
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 9:14am
Christmas started early for this guy once the pandemic hit. I put my Christmas lights up over the 4th of July and for a short while started watching Christmas movies too to try and get that feel-good feeling happening. Okay, I also did it because I wanted to watch movies where no one was wearing a mask and hugging one another without fear of being exposed. I’ve always enjoyed movies for their pure escapism and who doesn’t want to escape what we’ve been through already ya know? I also like being wrapped around a movie completely.
South Shore concierge service provides free grocery delivery for seniors and those in need
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 12:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe-based concierge service is now offering free grocery delivery to seniors over the age of 65 and to those in need.
Tahoe Warm Welcome has been providing home and guest services to homeowners and visitors to the Lake Tahoe Basin since 2006. Operated by two long-time locals with over 30 years of customer service experience, they are no expanding what they offer during the coronavirus pandemic to include free shopping services for seniors and anti-viral sterilization cleaning packages for the home.
Those who sacrificed their lives honored in South Lake Tahoe Memorial Day ceremony
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/27/2019 - 1:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The snow and rain turned to sunshine as over 100 people honored those who died for their country during the annual American Legion Post 795 Memorial Day ceremony at Happy Homestead Cemetery in South Lake Tahoe.
Knowing people are "Tahoe Tough" the Legion decided to keep their plans on having the event outdoors, and their prayers were answered when the sun came through and shone on the attendees, speakers, and singers.
Tahoe Parents Nursery School celebrates 60 years
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/26/2019 - 2:22pm
Event Date:
March 30, 2019 - 5:30pm
Some experiences are life changing. They top our grateful list and remain in our memories and hearts forever. Participating in Tahoe Parents Nursery School (TPNS) was one of those experiences for me and for my family.
South Lake Tahoe honors veterans at American Legion ceremony
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/11/2018 - 8:21pm
Each of us is better today thanks to a veteran. These were the opening words of the annual Veterans Day observance at the American Legion in South Lake Tahoe on Sunday.
"Today we honor all veterans as we do in times of peace and in times of war," said Mayor Wendy David. "Sadly the Great War wasn't the war to end all wars.
"To our vets, thanks will never be enough," she added.
Rudolph "Rudy" Pakes, Sr. June 4, 1926 ~ February 14, 2018
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/20/2018 - 5:07pm
Rudolph M. Pakes Sr, 91, passed away peacefully and with grace in his home on February 14, 2018 his family by his side.
Rudy was born on June 4, 1926 in Belle Valley, Ohio. His parents Andrew Pakes and Susan Krempasky immigrated from what was then Czechoslovakia for the promise of the “American Dream.” They met and married in Belle Valley, where Andrew worked in the coalmines. Rudy had 5 brothers and 3 sisters. He had a wonderful childhood in Ohio, all of his siblings attended K-12 in a one-room schoolhouse.
It's a holiday on the 7th hole during celebrity golf in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/10/2017 - 9:51pm
What started out twelve years ago as five friends in Lake Tahoe for a bachelor's party and a day of fun at American Century Championships (ACC) has morphed into an iconic event that has taken on a life of its own at Edgewood Tahoe's 7th hole.
“It's like Christmas and New Years on one day,“ explained one of the original five, John Parillo in describing the atmosphere at the hole on Thursdays of the tournament (the Celebrity Pro-Am day).
Crowd turns out for South Lake Tahoe Memorial Day Ceremony
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/29/2017 - 5:06pm
"I'm so proud of our community and this great turnout," said South Lake Tahoe City Councilman Tom Davis during Monday's annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Happy Homestead Cemetery.
A larger crowd than normal watched the ceremony which featured boys and girl scouts, music and speakers that included Gold Star Mom Patty Smith. Her son, Sgt. Timothy Michael Smith, was one of three South Lake Tahoe men to die in action since the September 11 attacks in 2001. Smith, 25, who died April 7, 2008, after his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device in Baghdad.
Reunion for former employees of Park Tahoe and Caesars Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 04/30/2017 - 7:31am
Event Date:
July 9, 2017 - 6:30pm Employees from the original Park Tahoe (1978-1979) and early years of Caesars Tahoe (1979-1985) are gathering again this summer for the second reunion of former co-workers and their families.
They gathered in 2012 and the event was such a big success, organizers decided to do it again based on the feedback they received over the last five years.
This year's event will be held at MontBleu Casino Resort on July 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The cost is $89 per person and covers everything including a DVD with memories of the old days and a souvenir tee shirt. Bar is not included.
PCT hikers find comfort, supplies and angels in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/30/2016 - 10:03pm
What gained in popularity with the movie and book by Cheryl Strayed, "Wild," people are hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in record numbers, and many of them stop by South Lake Tahoe on their way from border to border.
To date, Lake of the Sky Outfitters at the South Lake Tahoe "Y" has seen about 650 of the PCT hikers stop by. Being the largest city near the 2,650 mile trail that takes most hikers about five months to complete, the community offers what many of them seek on "zero days": supplies, motels, a shower, lots of food and mail.
Zen Garden created in memory of Live Violence Free staff member
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 7:32am
Jen Kline, a 15-year-employee with Live Violence Free, passed away suddenly on March 18, 2016 at the age of 46. The unexpected death caught everyone by surprise from family and friends to those she served in Alpine County through her position as the non-profit agency's coordinator.
"We were totally shocked," LVF Executive Director Jane Flavin said of Kline's passing.
During Kline's memorial this spring her daughters passed out seeds
90 players committed to playing in Celebrity Golf Championship
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/28/2016 - 6:10pm
Charles Barkley, Justin Timberlake, and Steve Kerr and Andre Iguodala of the Golden State Warriors lead a group of 90 sports and entertainment stars coming to South Lake Tahoe for the 27th annual American Century Championship, July 19 – 24, 2016. Many were hoping to see Steph Curry on the list, but with the Olympic Games in Rio just after the tournament, speculation is that he had to skip the stop in Tahoe.
Grand Ole Opry star and future country music legend Emi Sunshine performs at the Crystal Bay Club
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/03/2016 - 12:58pm
Event Date:
May 8, 2016 - 8:00pm Grand Ole Opry star and future country music legend Emi Sunshine performs at The Crystal Bay Club, Nev., on May 8 at 8:00 p.m. Emi Sunshine LIVE at the Crystal Bay Club Crown Room! Doors at 7:00 PM, Show at 8:00 PM.
$15.00 in advance, $20.00 day of the show • 21+
Crystal Bay Club Crown Room, 14 Highway 28, Crystal Bay, NV 89402
(775) 833-6333
www.crystalbaycasino.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/1067584199952160/
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1700505396BA0D98
Missing dog from Fresno finds way to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/29/2016 - 1:45pm
If only dogs could talk!
Two months after a dog went missing from a Fresno family's home, he showed up in South Lake Tahoe. How he got to the lake is unknown, and the truth most likely will never be uncovered.
On the day after Christmas, 2015, Toby the dog escaped from his yard after someone lifted the fence to break into the family's home after they had left for a two day trip to Las Vegas.
South Tahoe High reunion to coincide with City's 50th Parade
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/05/2015 - 7:55am
Event Date:
September 19, 2015 (All day)
South Tahoe High School alumni are having an "All Class Reunion" that will be held over the weekend of September 18-20, 2015 to coincide with the City's 50th Anniversary parade.
The reunion home base is the Knight's Inn (formerly Super 8 and the Sands Motel).
The weekend of celebration starts off with a meet-n-greet on Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. with no-host cocktails and dinner following. During the day on Saturday the classes will participate in the City of South Lake Tahoe's parade which runs along Highway 50 from Al Tahoe Blvd to the Y, starting at 10 a.m.
South Lake Tahoe local holds Millionaire Maker Summit
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/23/2015 - 8:33pm
Event Date:
July 29, 2015 (All day)
Do you know your neighbor? The millionaire and millionaire maker that you don’t know who shops at your stores, eats at your restaurants and refers thousands of people to your hotels and businesses?
If you live in or visit the South Lake Tahoe area, you’ve probably driven by her Live Out Loud building in front of the Safeway on Route 50 and said to yourself, “I wonder what’s going on in there.”
Local choirs and dancers highlight 20th annual MontBleu Holiday Show
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/08/2014 - 10:55pm
The 20th Annual MontBleu Holiday Extravaganza will highlight the talents of South Lake Tahoe children, teachers, parents and alumni.
South Tahoe High reunion this weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/12/2014 - 10:30pm
A multi-class reunion for South Tahoe High is being held in South Lake Tahoe this weekend.
The All Class Reunion held a meet and greet on Friday evening at Mo's, followed by a football game at the high school. The Class of 1964 started the reunion celebrations with their 50th Reunion dinner Thursday night at Tep's Villa Roma.
On Saturday, September 13 there is a breakfast followed by a tour of South Tahoe High at 1:30 p.m. Meet at the Student Union.
Dinner and Dance Saturday night back at Mo's Place at the Super 8 Motel. The evening gets under way at 4 p.m.
Lake Tahoe to host reunion of active duty and military veterans
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 03/10/2013 - 11:43pm
Event Date:
March 17, 2013 (All day)
A reunion at Lake Tahoe designed for U.S. military veterans and those who are active active duty, is planned for March 16-17.
Lighting a fire under Leftover Salmon, talking it over with Drew Emmitt
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 5:00amLeftover Salmon's 2012 comeback was not just a reunion. The influential band, which melded bluegrass and jam, is plotting its second album in as many years and is on a two-month tour across the ...
Rocky LaPorte: Leno's loss Lake Tahoe Improv's gain
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 9:54amVoted one of the funniest guys in his class at a recent GED reunion, Rocky LaPorte didn't plan on a career of standup, it just sort of found him. Rocky was driving a truck when he started doing ...
Out on home video
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/26/2012 - 1:02pmAMERICAN REUNION*1/2 (C-)Directed by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden SchlossbergStarring Jason Biggs, Eugene Levy, Alyson Hannigan, Seann William Scott, Chris Klein, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Ali...
Jaycee Dugard's mom recounts kidnapping, reunion
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/25/2012 - 7:46amSANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) - The mother of kidnap victim Jaycee Dugard says she bears an "overwhelming sadness and incredible anger" over "18 hellish years" of separation from her daughter.The Santa R...
Meet the new 'Pie,' same as the old 'Pie'
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 12:23pmFor those wondering what ever happened to the "American Pie" gang of 1999, this fourquel finds its membership attending their 13th high school reunion. The gathering is an excuse for pals, Jim, ...
Made In Tahoe: Local man makes music through violins
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/26/2011 - 12:31pm
Joseph Cosmos likes to fiddle around. Besides jamming with other musicians, the 34-year-old bluegrass aficionado (if that isn't too high falutin' a word for his musical genre of choice) and Tahoe native has set up a business in town making violins as well as providing restorations, repairs and set ups for all bow string instruments — violin, viola, cello and bass.
