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Celebration of Life for Doug Madden
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/12/2019 - 3:26pm
Event Date:
June 23, 2019 - 1:00pm
A Celebration of Life has been set for long-time local resident Doug Madden who passed away on February 1, 2019.
Friends and family will be gathering at the Lakeland Village Clubhouse on June 23 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. To attend, please email Mickey at maddens021@gmail.com
Mickey and Doug had been married for 48 years. He is also survived by daughter Shannon Crowe, daughter Kendra Miesner, and granddaughters Brianna and Adrienne. He was an avid dog lover and Cleo and Jake will miss him very much.
17 set to retire from Lake Tahoe Unified School District with 465 years of combined service
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/11/2019 - 5:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Eleven teachers and six instructional and library assistants are retiring this year from Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD). Together they have worked in education for 465 years.
Keeping Tahoe Blue at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 7:32am
Event Date:
August 14, 2019 - 6:00pm Find out how the League to Save Lake Tahoe has advocated for lake-wide protection since its inception in 1957. Learn how innovative new programs are currently helping ensure that Lake Tahoe remains resilient in the face of threats like climate change and traffic. Marilee Movius, the League’s Community Engagement Manager, will be speaking directly about the effectiveness of direct actions like volunteer cleanups and restoration days, and highlighting actions everyone can take to help protect our beloved Lake. Free and open to all. Presented by the Friends of the Library.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Author Todd Borg Book Launch
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 7:27am
Event Date:
August 7, 2019 - 6:00pm Todd Borg, author of the Award-Winning Owen McKenna Mystery Thrillers returns to the library to share his 17th novel, Tahoe Deep. A Deadly Secret Went Down With Tahoe's Greatest Ship. It's Still Killing...
His character has been described as "A hero who walks confidently in the footsteps of Sam Spade, Philip Marlowe, and Lew Archer" by Kirkus Reviews. Join us for an evening of mystery, writing tips and descriptive Tahoe locales. Book sale and signing to follow. Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
LTCC expands College Promise to three years free college for eligble local students
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 4:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Good news for the entire community on both sides of the California-Nevada border. Lake Tahoe College Promise, the free tuition program at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC), is expanding from one year to three years starting Fall 2019.
Vegetable preservation class in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/03/2019 - 5:07pm
Event Date:
June 18, 2019 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The University of California Master Food Preserver Program is returning to the South Shore with their Vegetables: Preserve & Serve class on Tuesday, June 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Library.
UC Master Food Preservers will explain each step of canning, dehydrating and freezing as methods of preserving vegetables to use throughout the year. This follows up their June 3 class on preserving fruit.
Free Parenting Class by HUB5 in South Lake Tahoe in June
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 05/26/2019 - 1:46pm
Event Date:
June 15, 2019 - 9:00am El Dorado County's HUB5*, which spans from Pollock Pines to South Lake Tahoe, is offering a free family workshop with focus on Infants and Toddlers on June 15th and June 22nd from 9am to 12pm. It is possible to only attend one portion but it is recommended to attend both. Refreshments and childcare will be provided. The workshop will take place at Step by Step Early Learning Center at 981 Silver Dollar Ave, South Lake Tahoe. For more information and to register for the workship, please contact Silke Rover in English (530-543-8204) or Juana Anthenien in Spanish (530-621-4533).
Location
Step by Step Early Learning Center
981 Silver Dollar Ave, SLT
United States
See map: Google Maps
Tahoe Friendly Garden Workshop @ SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 1:56pm
Event Date:
June 29, 2019 - 1:00pm It’s summertime! What a great time to be out enjoying your garden. And while you are out there, have you have been considering a few changes? Maybe it could better suit your needs, or you would like to reduce maintenance. Perhaps you want a pollinator garden or to better manage pests? This gardening workshop is for you! Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe will provide you with tools and guidance to help you take that step from dreaming to doing. Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Learn how to preserve fruits and vegetables in South Lake Tahoe classes
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/21/2019 - 12:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The UC Master Food Preservers are presenting two classes at the local library this June in food preservation. Teachers will be explaining each step of canning, dehydrating and freezing as methods of preserving fruit and vegetables to use throughout the year in your family’s meals.
The first of the fruit and vegetable preservation classes will be Fruit: Preserve It; Serve It class on Monday, June 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and the second will be their Vegetables: Preserve & Serve class on Tuesday, June 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Digital summer resources for students (and their grown-ups)
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/15/2019 - 2:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Reading can be enjoyed by all South Lake Tahoe students this summer, even without stepping into the library. Summer is a great time to keep Reading and learning and be prepared for fall.
Library cards can be used online for ebooks and downloadable audiobooks whether you're in town, at grandma's house or on vacation somewhere across the globe.
Thanks to a generous donation from the Tahoe Women’s Community Fund, the South Lake Tahoe Library was able to purchase over 130 new Spanish and English ebooks and downloadable audiobooks to support students.
Edible gardening workshops in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/15/2019 - 10:50am
Yes, the forecast says rain and snow for the next week or so, but it's a perfect time to start planning your vegetable garden in Lake Tahoe.
Join Master Gardeners Dave Long and Melissa Guthrie as they present the 2019 Growing Food in Tahoe Workshops around the lake starting May 20.
2019 Workshop schedule
May 20 - Tahoe City, UC Davis Field Station - Potatoes, 5:30 pm
May 21 - South Lake Tahoe Library - Potatoes, 5:30 pm
May 22 - Truckee Demonstration Garden - Potatoes, 5:00 pm
May 27 - Tahoe City, UC Davis Field Station - Raspberry, 5:30 pm
Voting centers coming to South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County, public input sought
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 1:35pm
Event Date:
May 21, 2019 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heading to the polls will soon have a different meaning to the voters of South Lake Tahoe and the rest of California as the one-day voting period ends and initiation of voting centers begin.
With the passage of SB450, the 2016 Voter's Choice Act, 11-day and 4-day voting centers are planned to begin in 2020 after being started in 2018 with pilot centers in five counties: Madera, Nevada, Napa, Sacramento and San Mateo. El Dorado County will start vote centers in the 2020 election pending approval from the Board of Supervisors.
El Dorado County employment office in South Lake Tahoe closes for a few weeks
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/10/2019 - 11:08pm
The El Dorado County Employment Resource Center located in South Lake Tahoe will be closed for several weeks for needed building repairs which include mold remediation, painting and new carpeting. Originally the office, located in Suite 100 of the El Dorado Center at 3368 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, was going to be temporarily closed for just this week.
Other offices in the same building, including County Income Support and Child Welfare Services, will remain open and provide services to the public.
AAUW-South Lake Tahoe General Meeting
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/30/2019 - 5:18pm
Event Date:
May 11, 2019 - 10:00am Join AAUW South Lake Tahoe in a presentation of arts groups in Tahoe. This will be a panel discussion with various art groups in Tahoe presenting their mission and activities. This meeting is open to the public and light refreshments will be served. Our meeting is held in the LTCC Mason Library Board Room.
New camping ordinance approved by South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/17/2019 - 11:31am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On the heels of a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ recent decision that stated cities cannot criminalize sleeping on public property where there is no alternative shelter space available, the City Council Tuesday updated South Lake Tahoe's camping code.
Prior to Tuesday, the City Code prohibited camping on all public property, except in areas specifically designated for camping, but that was not enforceable since there is no permanent shelter in South Lake Tahoe at this time, just seasonal.
LTUSD and LTCC Gift of Literacy program brings joy of reading to local first graders
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/17/2019 - 10:21am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All 280 first graders in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) and Zephyr Cove Elementary are participating in the second annual Gift of Literacy day at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) on April 26.
SLT City Council meeting to include construction allocations, camping regulations
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/12/2019 - 7:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tuesday's evening meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council will have a full agenda that includes replacement of aging snow removal equipment, a Lime License Agreement, and temporary suspension of the City's Residential Allocation Procedures.
LTCC receives grant to expand College Promise program
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/11/2019 - 2:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The free college program at Lake Tahoe Community College, the College Promise, was just awarded a $150,000 grant to enhance and expand the program. They were just one of three community colleges in the state to receive the grant.
Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Promise program provides a free year of tuition for first-time, full-time students. With this grant award, LTCC can further enhance the program, adding free services and extra support to improve Promise student success.
Child Abuse Prevention Month: Strong communities play a roll in preventing abuse
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 6:32pm
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and offers our community a time to increase awareness of the issues related to child maltreatment, identify strategies to strengthen families and understand how everyone in our community can be an everyday hero for children.
Strong, nurturing communities support families and play a role in preventing child abuse and neglect and promoting child and family well-being. Support can come in the form of helping to watch the kids for a couple of hours,
Daffodil Hill closes for the season after just one weekend
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/07/2019 - 12:25am
For those waiting for an annual sojourn down State Route 88 to Daffodil Hill, it's time to change your plans. They opened for the season on March 30, not knowing their season would only last two days.
A rainy week has more than dampened spirits, it also damaged the thousands of daffodils lining the four-acre farm owned by the McLaughlin family.
Library Community Conversation in SLT
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/05/2019 - 3:25pm
Event Date:
April 29, 2019 - 5:30pm The Staff of the South Lake Tahoe Library and El Dorado County Library Director, Jeanne Amos, want to hear from the community and local stakeholders. Come share your thoughts about you want from your library and library system. Also, a survey is posted on the library website home page (www.eldoradolibrary.org) for you to provide feedback. We look forward to seeing you at your South Lake Tahoe Library.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Electric Boats on Lake Tahoe at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/30/2019 - 7:40am
Event Date:
June 18, 2019 - 6:00pm Scott Ruck, of Ruckmarine Electric Sportboats in Truckee, will discuss how Lake Tahoe is involved with the development of electric boats, and how they will impact the future of Tahoe boating. This forward thinking, and environmentally aware presentation, will shed light on the state-of-the-art ways to have fun on the lake while still keeping it blue.Free and open to all. Summer is coming!
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Waking Up Your Garden at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/30/2019 - 7:36am
Event Date:
May 4, 2019 - 1:00pm Join the Tahoe Master Gardeners as they share tips and information to prep your garden for Spring's growing season. All thumbs welcome. Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe LIbrary
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Discovering Nevada Through Its Post Offices History at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/29/2019 - 7:22am
Saturday, April 27, 1 PM A Postal Journey: Discovering Nevada Through Its Post Offices. Join the Friends of the Library as we welcome author/photographer Nancy Raven to share her newest book. Upon her arrival in Nevada from Monterey, California, Nancy pondered the best way to explore the interesting state she now calls home. A friend suggested she travel the state photographing each town, which Nancy refined to Nevada’s post offices.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Reno Now & Then at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/29/2019 - 7:17am
Event Date:
April 13, 2019 - 1:00pm Join Friends of the Library as author Neal Cobb, a Reno native of a certain age who grew up during the zenith of its day, tells the incredible history of this incredible town at the April 13 Reno Now and Then II Book Talk. Through historic photos and contemporary re-photography of selected locations, the author illustrates the tension between growth and stability that characterizes Reno. This presentation will evoke fond memories in old-timers while newcomers will find a better understanding of the town just down the hill.
Location
South Lake Tahoe LIbrary
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
LTUSD and LTCC to hold joint board meeting Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/23/2019 - 9:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The annual joint board meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Lake Tahoe Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) and Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) will be held on Tuesday, March 26, starting at 5:00 p.m. in the LTCC Board Room L104.
The agenda will include updates on items that affect both groups:
El Dorado County Sheriff D'Agostini to speak in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2019 - 4:44pm
Event Date:
March 19, 2019 - 1:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to join El Dorado County Sheriff John D'Agostini as he presents "Criminal Activity: Awareness, Reporting & Prevention" on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Library.
He will discuss topics the South Shore community is interested in including homelessness, crime trends and the most common financial scams targeting our communities and ways to avoid falling victim to scammers.
In addition, the Sheriff encourages questions from the audience on any other subjects that are of concern.
Tahoe Parents Nursery School celebrates 60 years
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/26/2019 - 3:22pm
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.
Space Talk: 50th Anniversary of the Landing on the Moon @ SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/24/2019 - 11:11am
Event Date:
July 24, 2019 - 6:00pm Dr. Cathy Cox will discuss the history leading up to the Apollo 11 flight, and she will share information about the astronauts who first walked on the moon, along with the spacecraft and logistics of this historic flight. In addition, she'll discuss where NASA and other space agencies have gone since. This is sure to be an out-of-this world presentation. Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Summer Book Sale at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/24/2019 - 11:07am
Event Date:
July 20, 2019 - 10:00am The sale will have hundreds of previously read, some new, and all loved books. Remember FOL members get in an hour early for the best selection. Not a member? Join now or the morning of the sale. Great items for beach reads. Only $15 a bag!
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Life and Songs of Woody Guthrie: Music on the Lawn @ SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/24/2019 - 11:03am
Event Date:
July 16, 2019 - 6:00pm Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner for this amazing and FREE concert. This sing-along program tells the story of the man who wrote, “This Land is Your Land,” one of the most widespread English language folksongs. Join the Friends of the Library for Music on the Lawn with Adam Miller. Mr. Miller has performed live in over 2,000 American libraries in 48 states. One of the premier autoharpists in the world, he has distinguished himself as a master storyteller, and as one of the great interpreters of American folksongs and folktales.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Electric Boats on Lake Tahoe at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/24/2019 - 10:58am
Scott Ruck, of Ruckmarine Electric Sportboats in Truckee, will discuss how Lake Tahoe is involved with the development of electric boats, and how they will impact the future of Tahoe boating. This forward thinking, and environmentally aware presentation, will shed light on the state-of-the-art ways to have fun on the lake while still keeping it blue. Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Library, El Dorado County and other weather related office closures
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/15/2019 - 2:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All El Dorado County offices including the library in South Lake Tahoe are closed Friday due to severe weather. Please note that the library was already scheduled to be closed Saturday through Monday for the Presidents' Day Weekend.
Marcia Sarosik Dance as canceled classes for Friday.
All three El Dorado Savings branches in South Lake Tahoe will close at 5:00 p.m. Friday due to snow. The Al Tahoe Branch is scheduled to be open on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Kahle Community Center is closing at 3:30 p.m.
Solar workshop in South Lake Tahoe for homeowners and businesses
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/12/2019 - 8:02am
Event Date:
February 20, 2019 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Have you been curious about using solar energy at your South Lake Tahoe home or business? Curious if we can use the panels on our snow-covered roofs?
Liberty Utilities is holding a free solar workshop in South Lake Tahoe on February 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the library to provide information on solar energy and their Solar Incentive Program.
Column: Love yourself before you love someone else
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/08/2019 - 5:28pm
We All Wear Many Hats
My life has been a series of hats, labels, and roles. I have been a babysitter, library volunteer, dishwasher, waitress, security guard, bartender, teacher, flower delivery girl, nanny, counselor, and coach. I have played the roles of daughter, sister, friend, wife, colleague, employee, and boss. All of these are just labels that make what I am doing at the moment a bit easier to explain. Ultimately, there is just one word to describe me and that is: Self.
Which You Are You?
Businesses closed Monday in South Lake Tahoe due to weather
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 1:06am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe-area El Dorado County government offices will be closed Monday, February 4 due to weather. This includes the South Lake Tahoe Library.
Schools in South Lake Tahoe, Truckee Tahoe, Incline Village, Zephyr Cove will also be closed. Lake Tahoe Community College is closed.
Kirkwood Mountain Resort is closed.
Due to weather and road conditions, TTD transit routes 19x and 22 are canceled for the day, February 4, 2019.
Dance Classes at the Marcia Sarosik Dance Studio are closed today.
Office and business closures in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 9:29am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All El Dorado County facilities in South Lake Tahoe are closed for Thursday, January 17 due to inclement weather. This includes the South Lake Tahoe Library.
Due to a blizzard warning and high winds, both Snowmobile Tours and MS Dixie II Sightseeing Cruise has been cancelled for today.
Tahoe Toys & Treasures is closed.
El Dorado County office of Education is closed, which is a county office, but most know it as Head Start and Early Head Start.
Volunteers for Bread & Broth 4 Kids: Food bags will be packed on Friday morning at 8:45 instead of Thursday.
Douglas County community resources to deal with grief, anxiety and feelings of being unsafe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 11:01pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - After the recent tragic accidents and murders in Douglas County, many people may be feeling grief and anxiety as well as feelings of being unsafe. County officials want residents to know they aren't alone and there are several support groups in the community that offer help, reassurance and comfort during this difficult time.
Below is a list of some organizations available to help:
Douglas County Mobile Outreach Safety Team (MOST)
Tahoe Nature Myths & Wildflower at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/15/2019 - 9:11am
Event Date:
April 10, 2019 - 6:00pm Join the Friends of the Library as we welcome back Sarah Hockensmith, of the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science. Sarah will enlighten us regarding myths and facts about the Nature of Lake Tahoe and will introduce us to the upcoming Wildflower Season. Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Sierra House Elementary students move to full-day schedules at STMS/Al Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 12:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Since a fire destroyed a section of Sierra House Elementary on November 11, 2018, students and staff have been dealing with the smoke damage, relocation, and minimum school days.
Just before the winter break classes were held at the Al Tahoe Elementary school site, home of the Boys & Girls Club, but that plan will now change starting January 14, 2018.
Library Lobby Book Sale
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 8:15am
Event Date:
February 12, 2019 - 3:00pm The Friends of the Library are having a Pop Up Book Sale for only three hours on February 12, 2019. From 3-6 PM you have the chance to buy an entire bag of awesome books for only $15. This is an awesome opportunity to get some great winter reads.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
MEATONOMIC$ Author Talk at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 8:09am
Event Date:
February 19, 2019 - 6:00pm Join the Friends of the Library as author, lawyer and animal advocate Dave Simon shares his book, the first to fully explore and expose the rigged economics of the American meat and dairy industries, and what this peculiar system means for our health, the environment, and billions of farm animals. Written in a clear and accessible style, MEATONOMIC$ provides vital insight into how the economics of animal food production influence spending, eating, health, and longevity. This should be an eye opening presentation followed by open discussion. Book sale and signing to follow.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
A Postal Journey: Discovering Nevada Through Its Post Offices
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 11:50am
Event Date:
April 27, 2019 - 1:00pm Join the Friends of the Library as we welcome author/photographer Nancy Raven to share her newest book. Upon her arrival in Nevada from Monterey, California, Nancy pondered the best way to explore the interesting state she now calls home. A friend suggested she travel the state photographing each town, which Nancy refined to Nevada’s post offices. In the following months, her quest took her to every corner of Nevada, with her photographs and research blossoming into a beautifully illustrated and informative book. Come for a most unique history lesson. Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Book Sculpting Class at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/06/2019 - 9:14am
Event Date:
March 9, 2019 - 1:00pm The artists of My Thousand Words, Debbie and Rachel Lambin, will show participants how to create amazing sculptures from used books and magazines. This class is free and designed for adults. The books and sculpting materials will be provided. Join us for an incredible afternoon of creativity.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Ceremony, street closures part of Monday inauguration at State Capitol in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/05/2019 - 7:59pm
Nevada's 30th governor will take office on Monday, Jan. 7 at an inauguration ceremony held in front of the State Capitol in Carson City.
Stephen F. Sisolak, Nevada's first Democratic governor in two decades, was elected on Nov. 6, 2018. He will take the oath of office on the front steps of the Capitol Monday at 11:30 a.m., according to his inauguration web site.
Capitol grounds will open prior to the ceremony at 10:30 a.m. and a public reception will follow at the Nevada State Library and Archives located on the northeast corner of the Capitol complex.
Spring Book Sale SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 6:08am
Event Date:
March 23, 2019 - 10:00am The sale will have hundreds of previously read, some new, and all loved books. Remember FOL members get in an hour early for the best selection. Not a member? Join now or the morning of the sale. Great items for Easter Baskets.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Setting the Story... Author Talk at SLT LIbrary (Postponed)
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 6:00am
Event Date:
March 5, 2019 (All day) UPDATE: This event is postponed.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Christmas "miracle" helps displaced South Lake Tahoe family
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/25/2018 - 4:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - When Laura Alvarez De Ruiz, her husband and three children found themselves homeless just a week before Christmas their future was uncertain.
De Ruiz and her family filled one of six apartments at 3546 Spruce Avenue until December 17. That was when they had to vacate their home after the landlord failed to provide safe housing for residents and the City of South Lake Tahoe shut it down.
Community invited to provide input on Mental Health Services Act annual update
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/21/2018 - 10:18am
The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Division invites the public to provide input on the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Annual Update. Community members can provide input by attending an upcoming community meeting or by submitting an online survey or an email.
Community meetings to receive input for the MHSA Annual Update are scheduled as follows:
• Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at the Placerville Library, 345 Fair Lane in Placerville
Tahoe Big Year Birding Recap at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/11/2018 - 6:53pm
Event Date:
January 15, 2019 - 6:00pm Join the Friends of the Library as we host a very informative Bird Talk. Sarah Hockensmith of the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science will share with us all the birds that were discovered during the 2018 Tahoe Big Year. This year-long birding event celebrated the hundreds of bird species that occupy the Tahoe Region, and brought together birding beginners and enthusiasts alike. This presentation will show you what was found including common and unique birds of Lake Tahoe. Come learn how exciting (and addicting) birding can be. Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
