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Time for Barton's Cheeseballs and Holiday Faire
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/30/2014 - 10:07pm
Kick off the holiday season at the 44th Annual Holiday Faire. On Sunday, November 9, community members and visitors of all ages are encouraged to attend this merry event.
Barton Auxiliary volunteers and employees from The Attic, Barton’s thrift store, have selected their favorite holiday and winter donations to sell. Treasures available for purchase will include jewelry, crystal, antiques and collectibles, holiday decorations, winter wear, vintage dolls, purses, and other gift items.
Nutrition for the New Year
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/30/2014 - 3:09pm
Event Date:
December 2, 2014 - 6:00pm The Barton Wellness Lecture Series continues with "Nutrition for the New Year" on Tuesday, December 2 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Lynn Norton, MS, RD with Barton Health will give nutrition tips to minimize cancer risk. In addition, the myths and facts about body composition, physical activity, plant-based foods, animal products, alcohol, and supplements will be addressed.
It will be held in the Lake Tahoe Community College's Board Room located at One College Way in South Lake Tahoe.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College, Board Room
One College Way, South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Winter Sports Injuries and Conditioning
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/30/2014 - 3:03pm
Event Date:
November 13, 2014 - 6:00pm BARTON WELLNESS LECTURE: Winter Sports Injuries and Conditioning
Thursday, November 13, 6-7pm
Presented by: Terrence Orr, MD, Tahoe Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Alan Barichievich, MSPT, Barton Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
Caroline Barichievich, MSPT, Barton Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
Lake Tahoe Community College, Board Room
One College Avenue, South Lake Tahoe
Hear about common sports-related injuries, including current knee injuries and treatments. Pre-season conditioning tips and exercises will also be covered.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College, Board Room
One College Way, South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Orthopedic Injury Prevention
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/30/2014 - 2:53pm
Event Date:
November 5, 2014 - 6:00pm Come learn about a variety of shoulder issues, including rotator cuff tears, shoulder arthritis, and shoulder replacement. Shoulder exercises and treatments will also be addressed.
This Barton Wellness Lecture is called Orthopedic Injury Prevention and will be hld November 5 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express in Minden, NV.
Kyle Swanson, MD, Tahoe Orthopedics and Sports Medicine will be presenting along with Monique Havilund, PT, MSPT, Bodywise Physical Therapy and Gary Standifer, PT, MS, Bodywise Physical Therapy.
Location
Holiday Inn Express
1659 Highway 88, Minden, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
Benefit for South Lake Tahoe toddler diagnosed with Leukemia
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/08/2014 - 3:30pm
Event Date:
October 16, 2014 - 6:00pm A fundraiser has been scheduled for the three year old daughter of a South Lake Tahoe family who was recently diagnosed with Leukemia. Mackenzie Bogart needs the help of our community as she and her family prepare for the next step in her care.
The Bogarts have been long-time Tahoe skiers and snowboarders. Their four children all compete in the local USASA Snowboard Circuit and are dedicated to providing a recreational outlet for their children.
Location
Steamers Bar & Grill
2236 Lake Tahoe Blvd
United States
See map: Google Maps
Women’s Health Panel – For Women, By Women
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/30/2014 - 3:08pm
Event Date:
October 21, 2014 - 6:00pm The next Free Barton Wellness Lecture will be held on Tuesday, October 21 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Aspen Room at Lake Tahoe Community College.
Women: get medical questions answered by two of Barton’s female doctors, Amanda Weavil, M.D., Barton Women's Health, and Kimberly Evans, M.D., Barton General Surgery. Learn the latest about breast cancer and other common cancers that affect women. Female conditions, such as pelvic pain, will also be discussed.
Virginia & Truckee Railroad begins ticket sales for The Polar Express train ride
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/19/2014 - 9:23pm
The Virginia & Truckee Railroad will once again offer service to the North Pole onboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride starting Nov. 21. The magical story comes to life when the train departs the Carson City Depot on Eastgate Siding Road for a one-hour round trip journey to the North Pole. This event has consistently sold out since debuting four years ago and is expected to draw record numbers again this holiday season.
Oktoberfest Celebration at Camp Richardson
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/12/2014 - 10:16pm
Event Date:
October 4, 2014 (All day)
Beers, brats, and music are on tap at Camp Richardson Oct. 4-5, as Oktoberfest returns to the shores of Lake Tahoe. Now in its 20th year the annual event will showcase seven different autumn themed brews ranging from Drake’s Hefeweizen to Ninkasi Total Domination IPA.
September 2014 in Tahoe: The Verve Pipe, Air Supply
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/07/2014 - 7:21pm
Sept. 1-4 Burning Man decompression w/ Bhudda Lounge & Bhudda Bass @ 968 park Hotel
September 01 Cash Only Band @ Cabo Wabo
DJ Lambchop / Daytxna @ Fat Cat Cafe
September 02 Jesse Kalin @ Cabo Wabo
Open Mic w/ Lucas Arizu @ Fat Cat Cafe
Sept. 3-7 Will Durst / David Gee @ Improv at Harvey's
September 03 Open Mic w/ Jesse Kalin @ Cabo Wabo
Hypha, Professor Stone, DJ So freaky, IJV @ The Grid
Sept. 4-6 Dyer Maker @ Cabo Wabo
September 04 Kylan Johnson @ Cottonwood Bar & Grill
Graham Marshall Group @ Moody's Bistro
Sept. 5-7 Autumn Food and Wine Festival @ Northstar
Barton Wellness Lecture
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/29/2014 - 10:18am
Event Date:
September 10, 2014 - 6:00pm Learn about cancer and benign diseases of the prostate. Bradley Anderson, MD, Barton Urology, will discuss different prostate cancer screenings available and the variety of treatment options.
The lecture will be held at the Lake Tahoe Community College's Board Room located at One College Avenue from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Attend any four of Barton’s 2014 Wellness Lectures and be entered into a drawing for a $150 gift certificate to a South Lake Tahoe business of your choice. Questions? Call 530-543-5537. Visit bartonhealth.org/lecture for the most up-to-date lecture information.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College, Board Room
One College Ave, South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Grand Opening for South Lake Tahoe toy store, Tahoe Toys and Treasures
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/05/2014 - 10:32am
Event Date:
August 8, 2014 - 11:00am
Tahoe Toys and Treasure invites the community to celebrate the opening of their new business with a ribbon cutting ceremony with TahoeChamber on August 8 at 11 a.m.. Owner France Carreau invites parents and their children to check out her new store and meet special guest Gumby. The first 30 children to visit the store will receive special door prizes.
Fire overnight damages South Lake Tahoe motel
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/24/2014 - 8:45am
10:45 a.m. Update: What remains of the back of the Deerfield Lodge was evident this morning with smoke still coming from the ruined two story section. Six rooms were damaged with the three on the top floor totally destroyed by fire, and the three on the bottom with extensive water damage. Five vehicles were also damaged.
Gene Upshaw Memorial Golf Classic Brings Out the Stars July 13-14
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/09/2014 - 6:04pm
Event Date:
July 13, 2014 - 9:00am
NFL Hall of Fame members Marcus Allen and Mike Haynes will join Cy Young winner Vida Blue and other sports stars at the 6th Annual Gene Upshaw Memorial Golf Classic at Gray's Crossing in Truckee July 13 to 14.
The tournament is held to pay tribute to Hall of Famer and former Oakland Raider and Lake Tahoe resident Gene Upshaw and raise funds for cancer programs and traumatic brain injuries. Upshaw golfed often at the American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament in South Lake Tahoe before his sudden death from pancreatic cancer in 2008, just 3 days after being diagnosed.
Whodunnit on the V & T?
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/03/2014 - 9:13pm
Event Date:
July 18, 2014 - 6:00pm
Hijinks on the Comstock with a twist comes to Carson City this summer with "Where is the Gold?" a Wild West melodrama and murder mystery dinner set aboard a vintage Virginia and Truckee Railroad steam engine train, July 18 and August 15.
"Where is the Gold?" produced by the Brewery Arts Center will entertain with plenty of Comstock legend and lore intertwined with spellbinding whodunit mystery. The audience will be invited to help the cast of characters solve the mystery of who stole the gold, and who is responsible for the death of Mr. Big.
New Toy Store Opens in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/30/2014 - 10:31pm
France Carreau turned the disappointing closing of one long time business into the creation of another. Her dream store, Tahoe Toys & Treasures, opens in South Lake Tahoe on July 1st.
Carreau owned The Yellow Pager, the local AT&T store for two decades when she found out at the beginning of the year that she was being replaced as the local AT&T retailer. She turned the shock into the energy needed to create the type of store she'd always wanted, a toy store full of educational, organic and fun hands on toys.
Summer Reading Clubs at the South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/14/2014 - 10:32pm
The South Lake Tahoe branch of the El Dorado County Library is holding Summer Reading Clubs for all ages this summer. From June 17th to July 26, readers can enter to win prizes, including a Kindle Fire HDX.
Children’s Reading Club, ages 0-14:
Nevada Highway Patrol to Take Part in "Tip a Cop" Day at Lake Tahoe's Hard Rock Cafe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/11/2014 - 7:15pm
Event Date:
June 14, 2014 (All day)
Several Troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol, as well as other employees for the Department of Public Safety, will be volunteering their time to raise money for Special Olympics Nevada and California on Saturday, June 14, 2014 in the Hard Rock Café in Stateline between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. and between 5 p.m and 9 p.m.
The NHP and DPS will be assisting the wait staff as they serve patrons in order to earn "special tips."
LTUSD Retirees Honored at School Board Meeting Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/10/2014 - 8:51pm
The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation honored the seven school district employees who are retiring this year during a reception held at the school district board meeting Tuesday night.
Three were in attendance and they received an award and gift certificate to Sprouts: Steve Simmons, teacher at Mt. Tallac and employee for 25 years; Bonnie Oliver, preschool aide at Al Tahoe and employee for 16 years; and Judy Ward, bus driver for 9 years.
Kudos: Thank You for Girls Empowerment Retreat
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/07/2014 - 10:22pmOn Friday, May 30th Live Violence Free in collaboration with South Tahoe Middle School and Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra held the annual Girls Empowerment Retreat for 33 middle school girls, grades 6-8.
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care Gets New Home
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/17/2014 - 11:57pm
For 36 years, Tom and Cheryl Millham have operated Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care out of their home on Cherry Hills Circle in the county portion of South Lake Tahoe. Today, their dream of creating a new sanctuary with no neighboring homes has became a reality.
Historic V & T Railroad Begins Season With Annual Mother's Day Wild West Train Ride
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/20/2014 - 8:10pm
Event Date:
May 11, 2014 (All day)
Mothers will be the star passengers Sunday, May 11 on a special edition train ride from Nevada's capital, Carson City to the 1860's boom-era mining town of Virginia City. Tickets are on sale now for a window seat into Nevada's Old West aboard the historic Virginia and Truckee Railroad. The ride features storytelling, history and lore, shopping, a long stem rose for mom, and brunch opportunities in Virginia City.
NFL, MLB Greats and Winter Olympic Stars Tee it Up for 6th Annual Gene Upshaw Memorial Golf CLassic
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/20/2014 - 7:40pm
Gene Upshaw’s legacy has reached far beyond his stellar NFL playing career and his years as the leader of the NFL Players Association. It has touched a community in Truckee/North Lake Tahoe where a state of the art cancer center bears his name.
Joseph and Joan Truxler: Let's All Get Together and Make the Fireworks Better, Make Cleanup Better
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/15/2014 - 12:30am
They’ve been called unpleasant names that can’t be printed. They’ve received death threats. For a few days one may even assume they were hated. That was then.
They’re being called courageous. They’re being called heroes. They’re being thanked for caring about our environment and bringing the effect of fireworks in the lake to the forefront. That is now.
Fundraiser Saturday for Motorcycle Accident Victim's Family
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/11/2014 - 9:18am
Event Date:
April 12, 2014 - 10:00am
Push Fitness will host a fundraiser from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 12 for their massage therapist, Luisa, who is recovering from the loss of her daughter, Audrey Genesis Rugamas. Her coworkers hope to raise funds for living expenses so she can take time off work.
The event will include face painting, fitness pictures, karate show, waxing and sugaring, cut-a-thon, chair message.
Funds raised with these services will go toward Luisa’s expenses.
Barton Hospital Now Smoke Free; 8 Week Smoking Cessation Class Offered
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/01/2014 - 10:53pm
Starting April 1, all Barton Health buildings became smoke free. The smoking and tobacco ban includes all Barton Health facilities, parking lots, grounds, and Barton Memorial Hospital. All patients, visitors, medical staff, vendors, and employees will not be allowed to smoke at Barton. This includes the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, marijuana smoking, and smoke-free tobacco products such as chewing tobacco. The one exception will be for the two current patients at the Skilled Nursing Center who smoke. No further smoking patients for the center will be accepted.
Page & Sage Provides Weekly Bag of Food and a Book to South Lake Tahoe Students
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/19/2014 - 10:27pm
The goal is simple, "Helping the youth of South Lake Tahoe to be well read and well fed."
Hunger isn't just an inner city problem. Hunger isn't just a third world problem. Hunger affects approximately 16 million children in the United States with 3 million rural community households being "food insecure."
How can children focus on solving a math problem or writing an English paper when he or she is trying to ignore the persistent pangs of hunger? School work is forced to compete with hunger.
Wellness Lecture in South Lake Tahoe: Chronic Pelvic Pain
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/17/2014 - 10:21pm
Event Date:
April 1, 2014 - 6:00pm
Learn about chronic pelvic pain in the next edition of Barton Wellness Lectures. Dr. Amanda Weavil,OB-GYN with Barton Women's Health, will give the lecture on Tuesday, April 1 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Lake Tahoe Community College Board Room.
Hear about the causes of chronic pelvic pain and how it can affect your fertility. Learn what you can do to help alleviate chronic pelvic pain as well as surgical and non-surgical treatment options.
Wellness Lecture in South Lake Tahoe: Understanding Your Risk of Breast Cancer
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/17/2014 - 10:17pm
Event Date:
March 12, 2014 - 6:00pm
The Barton Wellness series continues with "Understand your breast cancer risk" on March 12 in the Lake Tahoe Community College Board Room from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Learn about breast cancer screening, prevention and detection. Both BRCA 1 and 2 gene mutations will be discussed as well as surgical treatment options.
Inaugural 'GONE BONKERS' Kids Ski Race at Snowfest 2014
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/14/2014 - 12:16amEvent Date:
March 2, 2014 - 1:00pm
Talk about the March Madness: the inaugural “Gone Bonkers” Kids Ski and Snowboard Race, March 2, features a top-to-bottom race over Granlibakken Conference Center & Lodge ski area's natural terrain, complete with gates for kids 5 to 12.
It’s all part of North Lake Tahoe's 2014 SnowFest, a 10-day winter madness festival, Feb. 28- March 9.
Barton Health Launches Program Focusing on Prevention and Wellness in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/20/2014 - 12:04pm
Barton Health has launched a new community program in South Lake Tahoe, one that focuses on health, wellness and prevention. BWell offers services not covered by many insurances, including reduced cost lab draws, EKG tests, Lung Cancer screening and free lectures and a resource library.
BARTON HEALTH WELLNESS LECTURE
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/10/2014 - 12:06amEvent Date:
February 12, 2014 - 6:00pm
Cholesterol Health, Presented by David Young, M.D., Barton Cardiology
Learn about cholesterol metabolism and how to understand cholesterol results. Discover natural ways to manage cholesterol and the risks and benefits of cholesterol therapy using "statins."
Attend any four of Barton’s 2014 Wellness Lectures and be entered into a drawing for a $150 gift certificate to a South Lake Tahoe business of your choice. Questions? Call 530-543-5537. Visit bartonhealth.org/lecture for the most up-to-date lecture information.
When: Wednesday, February 12, 6-7pm
BARTON HEALTH WELLNESS LECTURE
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/10/2014 - 12:04amEvent Date:
February 5, 2014 - 6:00pm
Cholesterol Health, Presented by David Young, M.D., Barton Cardiology
Learn about cholesterol metabolism and how to understand cholesterol results. Discover natural ways to manage cholesterol and the risks and benefits of cholesterol therapy using "statins."
Attend any four of Barton’s 2014 Wellness Lectures and be entered into a drawing for a $150 gift certificate to a South Lake Tahoe business of your choice. Questions? Call 530-543-5537. Visit bartonhealth.org/lecture for the most up-to-date lecture information.
When: Wednesday, February 5, 6-7pm
BARTON HEALTH WELLNESS LECTURE
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/10/2014 - 12:01amEvent Date:
January 14, 2014 - 6:00pm
Learn about minimally invasive hip treatments, arthroscopy, and anterior hip replacement. We will address hip tendinitis, bursitis, sciatic nerve compression, hip impingement, labrum tear, and hip arthritis. Presented by Robert Rupp, M.D., Tahoe Orthopedics Sports Medicine.
Attend any four of Barton’s 2014 Wellness Lectures and be entered into a drawing for a $150 gift certificate to a South Lake Tahoe business of your choice. Questions? Call 530-543-5537. Visit bartonhealth.org/lecture for the most up-to-date lecture information
When: Tuesday, January 14, 6-7pm
New Year Open House Cleanse
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/07/2014 - 12:57pm
Event Date:
January 9, 2014 - 4:00pm 
New Year Open House Cleanse
Renew yourself, renew your life!
RSVP to receive a FREE Biomarker Reading and to
be entered into a drawing for a $50 Superfoods Gift Card! Call or text 530-545-3426
 
Make 2014 your best year ever!
Location
Rejuvenate Sauna & Energy Center
1169 Ski Run Blvd #2
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe Welcomes First Baby Born in 2014
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/03/2014 - 5:42pm
Joshua Tapia-Hernandez arrived a day late, giving him the honors of being the first baby born in 2014 at Barton Hospital in South Lake Tahoe.
His parents are Adriana and Abraham Tapia of South Lake Tahoe and came into the world at six pounds, fourteen ounces and measured eighteen inches long.
Joshua was born at 5:24pm on Thursday. When mother Adriana arrived at the hospital in the early afternoon, she was very calm. She said her calmness even amazed her physician, Dr. Spielvogel, who was surprised how quickly the baby was born.
Over 500 South Lake Tahoe Students Complete We Can! Program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/25/2013 - 7:29pm
Congratulations to the five hundred and sixty-seven students from Lake Tahoe Unified School District who participated in Barton Health’s sixth annual We Can! program. We Can, which stands for Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition, is a 7-week program designed for 4th and 5th graders that encourages healthy eating habits, activity, exercise, and overall wellness. We Can! is a national program that is implemented locally by Barton Health and the school district’s physical education teachers.
Live Violence Free Holiday Givings
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/02/2013 - 11:26am
Event Date:
December 11, 2013 - 4:00pm With the holidays right around the corner, many of us are beginning to think about warm meals with loved ones and the joys of exchanging gifts. However, many local families with few resources are struggling to rebuild their lives after experiencing violence. They are solely focused on how they will pay rent and provide food and warm clothing for their families. For the thirteenth year in a row, Live Violence Free is organizing an opportunity for community members and businesses to come together to provide happier holidays for local survivors of violence.
Shop Local, Benefit Women at Zawadisha’s Annual Holiday Bazaar
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/18/2013 - 4:19pm
Event Date:
December 7, 2013 - 10:00am South Lake Tahoe, CA – Tahoe-based nonprofit the Zawadisha Fund is teaming up again with Bona Fide Books to offer an opportunity to shop locally while having global impact this holiday season. Connect with contemporary local artists, crafters and entrepreneurs at the 3rd Annual Zawadisha Holiday Bazaar on Sat., Dec. 7th, from 10am-3pm at Bona Fide Books,1069 Magua Street in Meyers, CA. All vendor space fees benefit the Zawadisha Fund.
3rd Annual TRYP Winter White Party to Benefit Boys & Girls Club
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/22/2013 - 8:32pm
Event Date:
November 23, 2013 - 6:30pm
‘Tis the season to Empower Tahoe: the Tahoe Regional Young Professionals’ (www.tahoetryp.org) Annual Winter White FUNdraiser returns on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 6:30 - 10 p.m. at the Riva Grill in South Lake Tahoe. The themed holiday party supports TRYP’s professional development programs like workshops and scholarships, while also raising funds for the Boys & Girls Club of South Lake Tahoe. The theme is the color white so all attendees are encouraged to wear white!
Alissa Nourse Steps Down as Tahoe Youth & Family Services Executive Director
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/03/2013 - 11:44am
Tahoe Youth & Family Services announces the resignation of Executive Director, Alissa Nourse. Nourse leaves the agency after nine years of exceptional work to accept a position with Alpine County as the Director of Behavioral Health, Alpine County, California.
Under Ms. Nourse's guidance the agency has steadily grown now providing services in South Lake Tahoe, Douglas County, Incline Village and Alpine County. The budget has grown from $450,000 to $1,600,000 allowing the agency to expand services and locations.
Cruise Oktoberfest Tahoe Style at Camp Richardson
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/20/2013 - 9:24am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Oct 06 2013 .
October 5, 2013 - 10:00am
October 6, 2013 - 10:00am
It began with a royal Bavarian marriage and evolved into a world famous festival – Oktoberfest. Munich's great tradition returns to the shores of Lake Tahoe for Camp Richardson's 19th Annual Oktoberfest, Oct. 5-6.
Free Nutrition Class: Menu Planning
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/16/2013 - 11:28am
Event Date:
February 4, 2014 - 6:00pm
A free nutrition education series for parents is being offered by the
University of California Cal Fresh Nutrition Education. The topic "Food Labels" is for parents and will be held at Sierra House Elementary School at 1709 Remington Trail in South Lake Tahoe at 6 pm on February 4.
The program is free for all CalFresh recipients and parents of local elementary school children.
To RSVP for the class, contact Kathy Martinez at 530-543-2312 ext 238 or by email at ksmartinez@ucanr.edu. All participants will receive a free gift.
Sierra-at-Tahoe launches online store
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/05/2013 - 12:09pmSierra-at-Tahoe Resort has launched a new online store and is encouraging guests to purchase online. The new store has been designed to provide a user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionally throughout. Customers can now easily shop for season passes, rental equipment, lift tickets and more.
Ruffwear Doggone Van Tour in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/05/2013 - 6:47am
Event Date:
September 14, 2013 (All day) From September 5 – 15th the Ruffwear pack will be on the road visiting fans and retailers in California and Nevada as well as stopping at the Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon in Del Mar Beach to benefit the Helen Woodward Animal Center.
If you see the Ruffwear van, swing by and say hi or better yet, snap a shot of you or your dog photo bombing the van, share and tag #DogGoneRoadTrip on Instagram and we’ll reward our favorites with some nice schwag.
LOCAL RETAILER EVENTS
Simply the Best: Sample the Sierra this Labor Day weekend
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/30/2013 - 2:11pm
Since its conception in 2010, the Labor Day weekend's Sample the Sierra has continued to grow and evolve. Beginning as a one-day South Lake Tahoe street festival, the event has expanded into an entire weekend of festivities celebrating the bounty and heritage of the Sierra Nevada region.
Local Teen Bikes Around Lake Tahoe for Charity
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/29/2013 - 7:20pm
When many teenaged girls are planning what to wear or where to hang out on a Saturday night, 15 year old Mykala Muskovitz of South Lake Tahoe is training for the Tour de Tahoe bike ride around Lake Tahoe on September 8. And she isn’t just going to ride, she is going to fundraise with every turn of the pedal.
Check it out: Library card sign-ups, prizes through September at South Lake Tahoe branch library
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/29/2013 - 5:34amSeptember is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. During this month, the South Lake Tahoe Branch Library invites you to demonstrate your love of reading, by visiting us and either showing us an existing library card, or signing up for a new one. All participants will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win great prizes!
Fall Festival and Chili Cook Off
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/05/2013 - 10:12am
Event Date:
September 14, 2013 (All day) Fall Festival and Chili Cook Off
The second annual Fall Festival and Chili Cook Off will return to the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex on Saturday, September 14, 2013. The event will begin at 10:00 am and run until 4:00 pm. Admission is free, and door prizes will be given away every fifteen minutes. There will also be a drawing for one hundred dollars cash, given to one attendee.
Lake Tahoe Historical Society 10th annual Garden Tour set for July 27
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/05/2013 - 2:05pm
Event Date:
July 27, 2013 - 10:00am
The Lake Tahoe Historical Society will again present one of South Lake Tahoe’s most unique fundraising events at the 10th Annual Garden Tour on Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. This year’s event will showcase the new gardens, fountains and tree carvings at Barton Memorial Hospital as well as 9 other stunning gardens around the community.
Barton Foundation’s 'Tiki Tee Off' and 'Lei Up' Luau
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 11:43pmEvent Date:
June 20, 2013 - 1:30pm
Barton Foundation is bringing Hawaii to Lake Tahoe on Thursday, June 20 for a great cause – Barton Foundation’s Community Health Endowment. The Endowment which supports the future health of the Lake Tahoe region and beyond through equipment purchases, renovations and expansions for Barton Health.
