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Stages of Caregiving Part One: Assessing Needs- Caregiver Training
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 6:01pm
The El Dorado County Family Caregiver Support program is continuing the caregiver training series at Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel & Ski Resort Monday, November 7 from 1:00pm-3:00pm.
This week's topic is "Stages of Caregiving Part One: Assessing Needs" Homework will be encouraged for current active caregivers.
Refreshments and free respite care for qualified caregivers. (Pre-Authorization is required for respite services.)
Dealing with Difficult Behaviors - Caregiver Training
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 5:46pm
The El Dorado County Family Caregiver Support program is continuing the caregiver training series at Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel & Ski Resort Monday, October 31 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. This week's topic is "Dealing with Difficult Behaviors"
Refreshments and free respite care for qualified caregivers. (Pre-Authorization is required for respite services.)
Quickbooks Training sponsored by Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce
Submitted by admin on Sun, 10/16/2011 - 1:23pm
The LTSSCC is partnering with Mann, Urrutia, Nelson, CPAs & Associates LLP will go over the ins and outs of using Quickbooks for your business.
Participants will receive a free one-hour consultation for new clients.
The lecture will take place in the LTSSCC meeting room, cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members.
If you have any questions, or to register by phone, please contact call Emily at (775)588-1728 ext. 303. Email is Emily@tahoechamber.org.
Controlling Clutter & Downsizing - Caregiver Training
Submitted by admin on Sun, 10/16/2011 - 1:02pm
The El Dorado County Family Caregiver Support program is presenting a six week caregiver training program. The first class is "Controlling Clutter & Downsizing" - an informative presentation at Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel & Ski Resort from 1:00pm-3:00pm
Refreshments and free respite care for qualified caregivers. (Pre-Authorization is required for respite services.)
Anytime Fitness to offer free memberships Saturday
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 11:41amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Anytime Fitness in Zephyr Cove will offer free memberships for the remainder of the year between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. Anytime Fitness will be offering this special...
Barton Health Offers Free Flu Shots Today
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 2:49pm
Barton Health is offering flu shots today between 3 and 7 p.m. at South Tahoe Middle School. Please note: the parking entrances open for access to the STMS are:
-The Administration entrance at Al Tahoe (1st left on Al Tahoe if coming from hwy 50 or last right on Al Tahoe if coming from the college).
-Lyon’s avenue entrance across from St. Theresa’s.
For more information on our flu and pneumonia vaccinations, visit www.bartonhealth.org/flu.
Free Caregiver Support Group
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 8:10pm
El Dorado County Family Caregiver Support Program will meet at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, located at 3050 Hwy. 50 from 5:30pm -7:30pm. Refreshments will be served. Free respite care is available to qualified caregivers. Pre-Authorization is required for respite services.
For more information, contact the Family Caregiver Support Program at (530)621-6151.
Haunted trails await at Campground by the Lake
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 10/08/2011 - 3:01pmTerror in Tahoe, which for years has spooked young and old Halloween enthusiasts is under new direction and has new digs.
Hosted by the City of South Lake Tahoe Community Services/Parks and Recreation, and the South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce, organizers have prepared a haunted trail in the woods at the Campground by the Lake on Highway 50, dead in the center of South Lake Tahoe.
Finding a Crowd Free Tahoe: In search of Warren Harding
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/08/2011 - 6:00amBy Nick MileyFor many climbers plying their skills in the big mountains, knowing the history of an area is as important as knowing the route which they intend to ascend. Because technical climbing ...
Al Tahoe Fall Neighborhood Clean-Up Day is Oct. 15
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 2:36pm
Event Date:
October 15, 2011 - 12:00pm
Here's an item From Tracy Franklin, community volunteer coordinator for the City of South Lake Tahoe.
Do you live in the Al Tahoe neighborhood?
Are you looking for a way to participate in your community?
Please feel free to join us at the Al Tahoe Fall Neighborhood Clean-up Day next Saturday, October 15th from noon – 3pm.
We will meet at Regan Beach at noon and collection bags and gloves will be dispersed.Please see the attached event flyer (PDFs) for more details.
We Can Challenge Week 3: Two hours of screen time per day
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 11:32amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is not a secret that the TV has become a free babysitter and a major source of inactivity. Sitting in front of the TV may also be causing us to gain weight. TV and mun...
Barton scheduling flu vaccinations
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 8:09pmBarton Health is providing free flu vaccines to South Lake Tahoe area residents ages 3-18. Ages 19 and older may receive the flu vaccine for $20 and the pneumonia vaccine for $35. Barton has secured v...
Shoveling in the forecast of Tahoe residents
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 9:06amSend a picture of yourself with the white stuff to info@LakeTahoeNews.net — and feel free to write something about this fall tradition in Lake Tahoe. South Lake ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../shoveling-...
Shoveling in the forecast of Tahoe residents
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 7:21amSend a picture of yourself with the white stuff to info@LakeTahoeNews.net — and feel free to write something about this fall tradition in Lake Tahoe. South Lake Tahoe eight months ago. Photo/LTN file....
TRPA Announces Winners of Lake Spirit Awards
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 2:53pmBy Kristi Boosman
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announced the winners of the Lake Spirit Awards honoring "real people making real progress protecting Lake Tahoe" at their first-ever Community Appreciation Day event held on September 29 at TRPA's office.
Free gift for first time mammogram patients
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 6:40pmTahoe Forest Health System celebrates National Breast Health Awareness Month by ... Tahoe Forest Hospital utilizes the most advanced technology to perform ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../free-gift-for-fi...
Camp Richardson at Lake Tahoe celebrates festivals, fall colors and fine dining
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 3:50pm
NEWS RELEASE — Camp Richardson Historic Resort & Marina, Lake Tahoe’s favorite family resort, is gearing down for an anticipated season of fall colors, crisp mountain air, special events, activities, dining with a view and lakefront lodging value.
Located on Tahoe’s south shore, Camp Richardson is an outdoor enthusiast’s mecca. The fall season offers warm days and sweater-wearing nights that allow guests to take in hiking, biking, live music and beach time without the larger summer crowds.
Talk focuses on breast health
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 1:19pmOn Oct. 5 from 5:30-6:30pm, Ahrin Koppel, a doctor at Tahoe Forest Cancer Center, will talk about how “Breast Health, Knowledge is Power”. The free health talk ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/09/talk-fo...
Trade canned goods for free entry at Friday's STHS football, volleyball road games
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 10:10amDayton High School will host a canned food drive in an effort to help out the community's food bank at Friday's South Tahoe vs. Dayton football and volleyball games.For every can people bring, it i...
Two Tahoe museums recognize Smithsonian Museum Day
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 3:04am
Museum Day is an annual event sponsored by Smithsonian Magazine. On Saturday, Sept. 24, two Lake Tahoe area museums will join hundreds more across the country, opening their doors and providing free admission.
Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra SeptOberfest
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 2:06amJoin in the fun as September rounds the corner when the Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra presents SeptOberfest on Sept. 23, 6 p.m. at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa. The 9th annual fundraiser offers German food, German maidens, free stein, beer garden, wine tasting, music, dancing and more. Proceeds go to benefit at risk and underprivileged children. Advance tickets are $35 and $40 at the door. For information call (530) 544-2864.
Kokanee Salmon Festival continues today
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 1:54am
Celebrate fall Lake Tahoe style, with quaking aspen, crisp air and red Kokanee salmon that spawn annually in Taylor Creek. The U.S. Forest Service hosts the annual Kokanee Salmon Festival at the Lake Tahoe Visitor Center at Taylor Creek, which continues today, Sunday, Oct. 2. Come participate in this family fun festival which has become one of the most interesting and educational events in Northern California.
Fishing report for Sept. 21-28
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 9:30pmHere is the fishing report for the week of Sept. 21-28. This report covers rivers, streams and lakes in Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and Southern Oregon.
Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation announces 2011-12 programs, scholarship opportunities
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 1:54pm
By Aimi Xistra-Rich
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation has opened registration for the 2011 – 2012 Alpine, Freestyle, Freeride and Snowboard Programs. With a variety of options from the One-Day Program to the Full-Time Competitive Program, the Lake Tahoe foundation has something for all ages and levels of skiers and riders. Registration packets are available online, at the HSSF building, or by calling the HSSF administration office. Those who register and pay in full now will receive the early registration pricing; prices increase $100 on November 1, 2011.
Less than two weeks left for Tahoe's best season pass deal
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 7:51am
One of the best Tahoe ski and board pass deals around, offered through Sierra-at-Tahoe, is nearing deadline time. The folks at Sierra sent us this reminder and so we're passing this information on to you:
Tahoe Bulb Gardening
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 3:13pm
Event Date:
September 27, 2011 (All day) Overcome the challenges of planting and growing bulb flowers in Tahoe! Local gardener, Kathy Campion, will discuss the many types of hardy, spring blooming bulbs available, planting times and techniques, companion
plants and the never-ending battle with bulb eating animals. Free. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Please call the library at 573-3185 for addition information.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Branch Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
38° 56' 43.5372" N, 119° 58' 21.9648" W
See map: Google Maps
TRPA Announces Community Appreciation Day and Lake Spirit Awards
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 10:41amBy Kristi Boosman
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is hosting a Community Appreciation Day event on Thursday, September 29 from 4 - 7 pm to celebrate the Tahoe Basin community's commitment to protecting Lake Tahoe.
This fun, family event will include bluegrass music by local band, Bison, a free BBQ dinner, activities for the kids, an ice cream social hosted by members of TRPA's Governing Board and Advisory Planning Commission, and demonstration booths explaining TRPA's mission.
Art hikes at Spooner Lake Sept. 17 and 18
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 8:35pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Plan to participate in the region’s only art hike. Experience live performances and installation art along a gentle 2.5 mile guided trail around Spooner Lake. This is a one of a kind blending of art and nature with thirty fellow hikers during Trails and Vistas 2011 art hike along the Spooner Loop Trail.
Crime-free training available
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:36amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office and South Lake Tahoe Police Department will offer a free Crime Free Multi-Housing Program training to local multi-family housing, manu...
Autumn Fest at Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden Sept. 25
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 10:23am
How does your Lake Tahoe garden grow? Count the ways at the fifth annual Autumn Fest on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the beautiful Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden located at Lake Tahoe Community College.
Bijou Bash a hit with South Tahoe locals
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 3:55pmMore than 2000 people attended the free South Lake Tahoe event that is designed to highlight a bit of what the area is about, showcase the park and give people a chance to mingle with friends. Derby D...
Douglas authorities arrest man on abduction, attempted sexual assault charges on a child
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 2:38pm
By Sgt. Jim Halsey
Deputies of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 21-year-old Jacob Wilcher on charges of kidnapping and attempted sexual assault. At approximately 11:40 am on Sunday, Douglas County deputies were dispatched to a call of an attempted child abduction at the Lifepoint Church, in Minden.
Autumn Fest celebrates fall in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 9:00amTahoe RCD is putting on the free event at the Lake Tahoe Community College Demonstration Garden in South Lake Tahoe on Sept. 25 from 11am-3pm. Autumn ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../autumn-fest-celebrate...
Wreath-building event at S. Tahoe library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 12:18amWreath-building event at S. Tahoe library. Posted by admin in Lifestyle on September 9th, 2011 | no responses ... Call (530) 573.3185 for additional information. The event is free. The library is at 1...
Outdoors with Don Q: Visit a great website known as Modern Sportsman
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 5:07pmBy Don Quilici
If you are a sportsman or a sportswoman who hunts, fishes, camps, owns dogs, reloads ammo, cooks wild game, photographs, etc., you might want to take the time to visit www.modernsportsman.proboards.com.
About now, you're probably asking yourself, “What in the heck is this?
Bijou Bash, free community event
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 9:14am
Event Date:
September 10, 2011 - 11:00am Annual Bijou Bash at Bijou Park, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event is free and open to the public. Doggie parade, Tahoe Derby Dames demonstration, 5K fun run, face painting, disc golf, skateboard demo, kids fun zone, food and other vendors. Park at Lake Tahoe Community College.
Bear Breaks Into Prius, 'Drives' Away As Family Vacationing in Lake Tahoe Watch
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/08/2011 - 2:22pm
A family vacationing in Lake Tahoe, Calif., awoke to the sound of their car horn only to find a bear trapped inside their Toyota Prius. The bear, reportedly stuck inside the car, began thrashing in an attempt to free itself and moved the gear shift from park to neutral. Click here to read the story.
Bijou Bash delivers fun designed for locals
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/08/2011 - 10:28amAll things Tahoe is what Bijou Bash is all about. And it's free. But that doesn't ... New this year is a beer garden, with some of the proceeds going to South Lake Tahoe to defray the cost of ...
Tahoe Cup Race Series -Tahoe Fall Classic 22 Miler
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 2:08am
The O'Neill Tahoe Cup - Tahoe Fall Classic is on Sunday, Sept. 18 beginning at 8 a.m. at Camp Richardson Marina. This 22-mile point-to-point SUP and Paddleboard race starts from the Camp Richardson Marina, South Lake Tahoe and finishes in Kings Beach at the State Beach.
Go here to sign up.
Awards: Open men's and women's SUP and PADDLEBOARD first, second, and third place awards will be presented in all three board classifications.
South Lake Tahoe and Meyers Climbing Festival
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 1:55am
The first Lake Tahoe and Meyers Climbing Festival and Bouldering Competition will be on Saturday, Sept. 17. This first-time event is held in and around the town of Meyers, four miles outside South Lake Tahoe. Get out and climb, meet other members of the climbing community, and celebrate the outdoor adventure lifestyle. Beer garden from Divided Sky and local breweries. Live music from Safe Haven Chiropractic and Food from Tahoe Bouldering.com. This event is free to attend and climb.
New terrain, wider trails and a whole lot of South Lake Tahoe festivities ahead
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/01/2011 - 7:48pm
LAKE TAHOE — If another La Nina visits the Sierra this winter – all-time records were approached in 2010-11 with more than 700 inches of snow – Tahoe South ski resorts are ready to roll on another epic season.
California free fishing day this Saturday
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 12:44am
By Don Quilici
The second of California’s two free Fishing Days will be over the Labor Day holiday weekend on Saturday, Sept. 3. The other Free Fishing Day was back on July 2. You can fish, all day, without a fishing license.
You'll be able to fish wherever you like in California. However, you will need to abide by the rules and regulations that govern whatever water(s) you will be fishing.
So, be sure to obey those rules and regulations. Don’t do something illegal. If you do, and if you get caught, it could be very expensive.
Fishing report through Sept. 6
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 11:39pm
By Don Quilici
Here is the fishing report for the week of Aug. 31 through Sept. 6. The report covers rivers, streams and lakes in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Classes about crime-free housing complexes
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 2:07amCrime Free Multi-Housing Program is offering two free training classes with the support of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department and Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Classes are Sept. 12 from 8am...
Lecture on history of atomic testing in Nevada
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/29/2011 - 11:28am16 from 10am-noon at Sierra Nevada College, Prim Library, Room 213, 999 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village. The event is free. For details, contact Debi Noonan at (775) 831.1314, ext. 7420, dnoonan@sierrane...
Crime-free program celebrates one year
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 7:04pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Douglas County Sheriff's Office and South Lake Tahoe Police Department are celebrating the one year anniversary of partnering in their support of the Crime Free Multi-Hou...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 8:15amTahoe Keepers is a free training program designed to help non-motorized watercraft operators guard against inadvertently transporting aquatic invasive. ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-about...
Smoker's helpline offers free nicotine patches
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/25/2011 - 7:20pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County smokers may, for a limited time, receive free nicotine patches through the California Smoker's Helpline, 1-800-NO-BUTTS. Eligible smokers who call the he...
LTCC grant to help local kids move onward, upward
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/25/2011 - 6:37pm
Lake Tahoe Community College has been awarded a five-year federal grant designed to provide academic support for 500 low-income, first generation college-bound students from South Tahoe Middle School and South Tahoe High. The Department of Education grant will be consist of five annual payments of about $230,000 each, said LTCC spokeswoman Christina Proctor. The college was informed it had been awarded the grant by the offices of California Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer.
Volunteers Needed for Lake in the Sky Air Show
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 3:26am
Volunteer some time and see the 22nd annual Lake in the Sky Air Show for free. Not a bad deal. Organizers of the air show say they're still in need of a few more volunteers.
Volunteer Opportunities Include:
