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Tahoe Women's Community Fund announces winners of $68,000 in grants
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/30/2018 - 10:18pm
The Tahoe Women's Community Fund (TWCF) has announced the non-profit organizations on the South Shore who have been selected to receive grants in the amount of $68,000.
During their 2018 grant cycle, over 25 organizations applied for grants and 13 of them are being supported by TWCF and will be honored during their Grants Gala
on Wednesday, May 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Tahoe Beach Retreat in South Lake Tahoe.
Focus Grant Recipients in the category of Poverty & Housing:
3rd Annual OMG Fun Run
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/29/2018 - 3:58pm
Event Date:
June 3, 2018 - 10:00am MEYERS, Calif. — Register now for the third annual OMG Fun Run to be held Sunday, June 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Old Meyers Grade in Meyers.
Registration is now open at meyerscommunityfoundation.org through 8:00 p.m. June 2. Advanced registration is $15 for adults and $5 for children (12 and under) and includes a free OMG t-shirt. Kids under 5 attend free. Registration the day of the event is $20 for adults and $10 for children and will be held onsite at Old Meyers Grade from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Location
Old Meyers Grade
United States
See map: Google Maps
Minden Soaring Club awards $5K in scholarships to area students
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/25/2018 - 11:24pm
Five students from the area were awarded scholarships by the Minden Soaring Club (MSC) to help finance flight and ground instruction in preparation for obtaining a private or other glider rating.
Five scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each were awarded to youths who demonstrated they are interested in learning to fly gliders and/or who have already begun their training and need additional monetary assistance. The scholarships were announced by the MSC Board of Trustees at the club’s annual general meeting on March 18, 2018.
Scholarship winners are all from northern Nevada:
Soroptimists of Tahoe Sierra honors three on International Women's Day
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/08/2018 - 9:30pm
The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) club of South Lake Tahoe honored three women as winners of their Violet Richardson, Live Your Dream and Ruby Awards during a special breakfast meeting on Thursday, March 8.
Local women honored by Soroptimists of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/08/2018 - 12:41am
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe honored three local women as winners of their annual Violet Richardson, Live Your Dream and Ruby Awards.
South Shore casinos show big gain in January; Carson Valley on plus side too
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/28/2018 - 8:55am
Gaming revenue for the State of Nevada during the month of January showed a two percent gain over the same month in 2017. The had a "gaming win" of $1,015,027,320 according to figures released Wednesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
On the South Shore, the $19,641,340 in gaming revenue earned by the casinos was up 14.83 percent from January, 2017. The Carson City and Carson Valley had a "win" of $8,101,427, up 7.21 percent.
The "gaming win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.
The North Shore casino win was down 1.46 percent.
Vote for Jamie Anderson and David Wise as TeamUSA Athletes of the Year
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/26/2018 - 10:49am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - The U.S. Olympic Committee is recognizing the success of Jamie Anderson of the South Shore and David Wise of Reno Reno in the Olympics by naming them finalists for the Female and Male Olympic athlete of the Games. This year's Team USA Awards, Best of the Games are presented by Dow. Winners will be determined by online votes over the next 18 days, until March 11.
Vote here (as many times as you wish): https://awards.teamusa.org/vote and show them some hometown support.
Best in the Basin nominations being accepted by TRPA
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/23/2018 - 6:10pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is accepting project nominations for its annual Best in Basin awards program through Saturday, March 31.
TRPA created the awards program as a way to recognize projects that demonstrate exceptional planning and design and compatibility with Lake Tahoe’s environment and communities.
TRPA Accepting Lake Spirit Award Nominations
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/21/2018 - 9:51pm
Do you know someone who loves Lake Tahoe and strives to protect it every day? Would you like to see their dedication recognized? Now’s your chance.
The 2018 Lake Spirit Awards recognize real people making real progress in conserving Lake Tahoe’s unique natural environment and are now open for nominations. The awards honor those committed to a spirit of cooperation and protecting Lake Tahoe.
Carson City show dog Adele wins Best of Breed at Westminster
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/13/2018 - 11:38pm
Adele, a Spinone Italiano show dog owned by Carson City Deputy Director of Emergency Management Stacey Belt, won best dog out of 12 in her breed Tuesday at the prestigious Westminster Dog Show in New York City.
“We are surrounded by incredibly beautiful dogs and very dedicated owners and handlers," said Belt. “The entire city is so welcoming.”
Adele is now advancing to the Sporting Group competition, which will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1 Tuesday night from 5 to 8 p.m. Pacific Time.
Gaming revenue on the South Shore shows slight decline
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/31/2018 - 3:26pm
Gaming revenue for the State of Nevada during the month of December was less than one percent off of their totals for the same month in 2016. The $960,384,350 in net win by the state's casinos was just .44 percent over from last year according to figures released Wednesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
On the South Shore, the $18,489,949 in gaming revenue earned by the casinos was down 1.24 percent from 2016. The Carson City and Carson Valley had a "win" of $9,333,656, up 9.97 percent.
USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships head to Reno next week
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/06/2018 - 10:19pm
The USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships will be held in Reno at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park January 9-14, 2018. The park will be transformed into a course that will see the nation’s leading amateur and professional cyclocross racers. Thirty-six national titles are on the line. National champions will be crowned in junior, collegiate, U23, masters, and elite divisions.
Blue Ribbon Award winners announced
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/10/2017 - 8:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE – The winners of the 10th annual Blue Ribbon Awards were announced Thursday night at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Over 300 community members attended to celebrate the winners of seven awards that honor outstanding South Shore businesses, organizations and individuals for civic contributions, tourism experiences, customer service and entrepreneurial achievements.
The following are the winners of the 10th annual Blue Ribbon Awards:
Geotourism Award
Winner: Tahoe Rim Trail Association
Honorable Mention: Edgewood Tahoe
Sponsored by Bike the West
3rd annual Blizzardfest Pray for Snow Party
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/01/2017 - 8:56pm
Event Date:
November 4, 2017 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Blizzardfest 2017 returns to the South Shore on Saturday, November 4 at noon at the Tahoe Beach Retreat's 3rd annual Pray For Snow Party. Even if it is snowing, join in the fun to encourage another strong winter.
All of the fun will be under the tent on the beach until 10:00 p.m. Not only is the public invited, but so are four-legged family members.
Schedule:
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Doggie Dive-In at the pool, a fundraiser for Animal Coalition of Tahoe.
Kudos: Homebrew for the Homeless a success
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 1:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Thank you to our community of supporters for making the 2017 Homebrew for the Homeless a successful fundraiser! The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless event at the DDRC Ranch was supported by over 60 individual and business sponsors. A special cheers to major donors: Hops Envy, Reliapro Painters, darke. Marketing, Tahoe Mountain Lab, Law Office of Scott Weavil, The Heatherton Agency, Barmhouse, Tahoe Best Friends, Tiffany Hetherton Grimes of Chase International, and South Tahoe Association of Realtors. This year’s event raised a record amount of donations.
Blue Ribbon Award nominees announced
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/19/2017 - 11:18am
The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) is holding their annual Blue Ribbon Awards dinner on Thursday, November 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Harrah's Lake Tahoe Ballroom. This gala event honors businesses, organizations, and individuals for civic contributions, tourism experiences, customer service, and entrepreneurial achievements. Tickets for the award ceremony are currently available online at www.TahoeChamber.org.
Winners of WordWave One-Act Play Competition at Valhalla
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/08/2017 - 11:32pm
Event Date:
October 21, 2017 - 7:30pm
Winning entries of the third annual WordWave One-Act Play Competition will be on stage, October 21, 2017, starting at 7:30 p.m.
Time to nominate people and businesses for Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/02/2017 - 7:00pm
Event Date:
November 9, 2017 - 5:30pm
Since 2007, the Tahoe Chamber's Blue Ribbon Awards have honored excellence in business on the South Shore. The awards program recognizes businesses, organizations, and individuals for achievements, community contributions, and milestones. It is one of the largest business awards program on the South Shore bringing together over 300 local business leaders, entrepreneurs, organizations, community members and government officials.
TRPA announces top 15 Best in the Basin awards
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/28/2017 - 5:16pm
he Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) on Wednesday recognized 15 exceptional projects completed in 2016 with Best in Basin awards.
Now in its 27th year, TRPA’s Best in Basin awards program each year showcases projects around the lake that demonstrate exceptional planning, implementation, and compatibility with Tahoe’s natural environment and communities.
LTCC opens three new art exhibits, meet the artists at community reception
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/25/2017 - 12:47pm
Event Date:
September 28, 2017 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The community is warmly invited to Lake Tahoe Community College on Thursday, September 28 to enjoy three new art exhibit openings that evening. Free artist receptions will be held simultaneously from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. around LTCC’s campus, providing an opportunity to meet the artists whose work will be on display and to enjoy light refreshments with other local supporters of the arts.
Camp Richardson to hold annual Oktoberfest
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/24/2017 - 9:08pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Oct 08 2017 .
October 7, 2017 (All day)
October 8, 2017 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Cali. - Winter may have popped into town for a few days, but fall is back as so is the 23rd annual Oktoberfest at Camp Richardson October 7-8.
This popular rite of passage features the required Oktoberfest and fall inspired brews as well as activities for the whole family from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Admission and parking are free, and festival goers are encouraged to take advantage of the free bike valet in front of the Mountain Sports Center. Bikers will receive an ice cream coupon when they valet their bikes.
Nominations open for Lake Tahoe Bicycle Achievement Awards
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/22/2017 - 3:02pm
Know of a business, agency, organization or individual who has made significant advancements to promoting safer bicycling opportunities for the Lake Tahoe region?
Now is the time to toot their horn as the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Achievement Awards nomination period has opened. Each year the Lake Tahoe Bike Coalition honors those who have helped the bicycling community around the lake have a safer, better ride.
Nominations must be submitted by October 15, 2017.
$10,000 awarded to Child Advocates of El Dorado County
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 9:47am
Child Advocates of El Dorado County were awarded a $10,000 donation from Cumbre Insurance Services, LLC in celebration of the agency being honored for demonstrating extraordinary volunteerism to make positive change happen in their community.
This 2017 Safeco Insurance® Make More Happen Award allowed the local company to assist with the non-profit’s mission of providing an advocate for every abused, neglected and at-risk child within the county.
Mocktails added to the mix at Cocktails for a Cause
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/11/2017 - 12:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Revelers will have double the number of drinks to choose from at the eighth annual Cocktails for a Cause fundraiser on Wednesday, October 4. This is because each mixologist will be crafting both a mocktail and a cocktail.
“Cocktails for a Cause is a lively event that helps support health and wellness programs in our community,” said Jenny Taylor, the event coordinator. “This year, we are offering non-alcoholic options to encourage our community members who choose not to drink to join in on the fun and support an important cause.”
Family fun at Homebrew for the Homeless fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/20/2017 - 7:05pm
Event Date:
September 23, 2017 - 3:30pm
The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless is holding their annual fundraiser, Homebrew for the Homeless, on Saturday, September 23 at the DDRC in Minden, Nevada from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
This is a family-friendly event, presented in collaboration with Hops Envy, and will feature live music, a homebrew beer competition, Poker Run, chili cook-off as well as horseback rides, face painting lawn games and bounce house for children. There will also be food and non-alcoholic beverages. There will also be a silent auction.
33rd annual Great Gatsby Festival and Boathouse fundraiser this weekend
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 9:01pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Aug 13 2017 .
August 12, 2017 (All day)
August 13, 2017 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Heritage Foundation is holding their 33rd annual Great Gatsby Festival at the Tallac Historic Site on Saturday and Sunday, August 12 and 13.
Join them in the celebration of the rip roaring '20s with events including guided living history tours, vintage automobiles, historical talks, games, activities, food and drink, silent auction and raffle, merchandise to purchase and much more.
From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, the free event will be open to the public.
South Shore casinos win big in May
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 4:57pm
The Nevada Gaming Commission released their figures for the month of May, and Stateline casinos on the South Shore were the biggest winners in the state.
The team of Harrah's, Harveys, Hard Rock, MontBleu and Lakeside Inn had a "gaming win" of $17,821,193, up 30 percent from May in 2016. Most other areas saw single digit losses and wins, and the state as a whole had a win of $991,604,782
The "gaming win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.
North Shore casinos saw a drop of 7.33 percent in their win of $1,514,359.
Loss/Gain of local areas:
Cave Rock project wins national transportation award
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 9:26am
The Nevada Department of Transportation’s U.S. 50 Cave Rock tunnel extension project, which completed ahead of schedule last year, has been recognized with an America’s Transportation Award.
The award from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials recognizes the project as the best transportation project under $25 million in the western states for enhancing community and quality of life. The award recognizes the project for enhancing traffic safety and mobility, as well as involving community stakeholders in the project.
TRPA, Keep Tahoe Blue and area schools log big miles during Tahoe Bike Challenge
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 9:14am
Staff with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the League to Save Lake Tahoe (Keep Tahoe Blue) took the top prizes in the 2017 Tahoe Bike Challenge, while hundreds of Tahoe youth rode in increasingly large bike-to-school events.
Each year, for the first two weeks of June, hundreds of Tahoe residents and visitors participate in the Tahoe Bike Challenge. In teams or as individuals, participants join a friendly competition to see who can replace the most car trips with trips by bicycle.
Liberty Utilities awards scholarships to students at LTCC, STHS and more
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/15/2017 - 5:38pm
Liberty Utilities has announced the winners of its annual high school and community college scholarships for students living within the utility’s service territory. This is the fifth consecutive year that Liberty has provided these awards.
South Tahoe High School – Emily Doyle
Loyalton High School – Sequoia Bergstrom
Douglas High School – Hunter Celio
Coleville High School – Slone McCann
North Tahoe High School – Lionel Pascal
Portola High School – Christina Silva
Truckee High School – Julia Meyer
Lake Tahoe Community College – Hannah Brown
No such thing as "just a burger" at Lake Tahoe's Hard Rock Cafe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/10/2017 - 9:58pm
One can take a trip around the world without leaving South Lake Tahoe with a stop at the Hard Rock Cafe this month.
Their 3rd annual World Burger Tour has been at the famous cafe since May 1, and goes just until June 25, so now may be your only chance to visit Argentina, Spain and Tennessee without an airline ticket.
Each year, legendary burgers from the chain's locations around the world enter their "local" burgers into a contest, and the winners are shared with others:
DCSO Deputy Duffy selected as Grand Marshall for Carson Valley Days parade
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/06/2017 - 3:31pm
Douglas County Sheriff's Deputy Teresa Duffy will lead the 107th annual Carson Valley Days parade as the Grand Marshall. The theme of the parade and festival is "A Salute to First Responders."
The Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club is organizing the event which runs from June 9 to June 11. The club wanted to raise awareness, celebrate, honor and, most importantly, say thank you to the first responders of Douglas County, those who protect the community on a daily basis.
The Meyers community plans OMG Fun Run and Angora Fire event
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/28/2017 - 6:01pm
Register Now for the 2nd Annual OMG Fun Run on Old Meyers Grade, Sunday, June 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Costumes are encouraged and this year the best costume will receive a prize. Additional prizes will be awarded for the first to Reach the Top and Most Laps for the man, woman, and child (12 and under) divisions. Winners in each category and participants who complete at least three laps will have their names posted on the Meyers Community website after the event.
STHS photographers tops in state-wide contests
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/25/2017 - 10:53pm
South Tahoe High School students were honored for their award winning photography during Tuesday's Lake Tahoe Unified School District board meeting.
Guadalupe Ruiz and Tristan Klasko received recognition for their first-place award winning photographs submitted to the California Streaming Photo Contest sponsored by the California County Offices of Education. They each won a camera, tripod and other gifts. Their award winning photos will be used on a calendar distributed to teachers across the state.
El Dorado County cyclist wins 7th stage of Amgen
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/20/2017 - 8:00pm
After cycling for seven days and 583 miles across California, Team LottoNL-Jumbo’s George Bennett (NZL) claimed the 2017 Amgen Tour of California race championship today in Pasadena with an overall time of 22 hours, 54 minutes and 38 seconds at America’s largest professional cycling stage race.
Soroptimists honor students from the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/19/2017 - 7:17pm
The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra club gave away $21,000 on Thursday at their annual youth awards and scholarship ceremony.
The following are the categories and winners:
South Tahoe High School Scholarships
Sophie Caputa, headed to UC Santa Cruz to major in Political Science
Kamren Gronwold, headed to Feather River College to major in Equine Science
Isabel Leon, headed to LTCC and the plans to go to UC Davis to major in Chemical Engineering
Jocelyn Lopez, headed to Cal State Humboldt
Lek Wei Seow, headed to UC Merced to major in Micro-Biology
Coryn Rivera takes Stage 3 of Amgen women's race; Hall keeps yellow jersey
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/13/2017 - 8:17pm
Katie Hall, the cyclist who won Amgen Stage 2 in South Lake Tahoe. retained the leader jersey after Stage 3 on Saturday which took racers 73.3 miles from Elk Grove to Sacramento. Hall, who races for UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team, placed 17 in Stage 3.
The winner was American Coryn Rivera who races for Team Sunweb from the Netherlands.
Stage 3 Podium
1. Coryn Rivera (USA), Team Sunweb (NED)
2. Arlenis Sierra (CUB), Astana Women’s Team (KAZ)
3. Giorgia Bronzini (ITA), Wiggle High5 Pro Cycling (GBR)
Stage 3 Jersey Winners (no change)
American Katie Hall wins Stage 2 of Amgen women's race in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/12/2017 - 4:49pm
The winner of Stage 2 of the 2017 Amgen Breakaway From Heart Disesase Women's Race Empowered with SRAM race in South Lake Tahoe was decided on the last uphill climb of the day on Ski Run Blvd, the last kilometer of a long and hilly, 67.1 mile long race.
Katie Hall of the United States crossed the finish line first, edging Dutch cyclist Anna van der Breggen by 21 seconds.
Last chance to buy tickets for Tahoe Women's Commuity Fund Grants Gala
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/12/2017 - 7:27am
Friday is the last day for online ticket purchases for the Tahoe Women's Community Fund second annual Grants Gala which will be held on Thursday, May 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Tahoe Beach Retreat. They will be awarding grants to their 2017 recipients and hearing back from their 2016 winners on how their funds were put to use.
Megan Guarnier wins Stage 1 of Amgen's women's race in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/11/2017 - 6:24pm
One doesn't have to be a fan of professional cycling to enjoy the first two stages of the Amgen Breakwaway From Heart Disesase Women's Race Empowered with SRAM in South Lake Tahoe. People lined the streets Thursday as racers went on a trip around the lake with both the start and finish lines at Heavenly Mountain Resort, and the same is expected on Friday.
American Megan Guarnier won stage 1 with a time of 3 hours, 3 minutes and 48 seconds to make the 117 km (72.7 mile) trip. The former Bay Area resident is on the Boels-Dolmans Cycling Team out of Holland.
LTCC student art exhibition kicked off with reception and awards ceremony
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/10/2017 - 10:50pm
Event Date:
May 21, 2017 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The annual Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Student Art Exhibition will be kicked off with a reception on Sunday, May 21 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the school's Commons. The public is invited to the free reception and there will be live music and refreshments.
This month-long art show is always a hit. Approximately 400 works of student art will be on display from digital art and printmaking to sculpture, a culmination of students' creations over the past year.
Registration open for Barton's 23rd annual Golf Tournament
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/05/2017 - 7:30am
Event Date:
June 23, 2017 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Polish your shoes and dust off your clubs because the Barton Foundation’s golf fundraiser is just around the corner.
The 23rd annual Barton Foundation Golf Tournament will take place Friday, June 23 at Lake Tahoe Golf Course. Attendees will golf, dine, and help an important cause: community health.
Winners of TRPA Lake Spirit Awards announced
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/26/2017 - 3:00pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) honored four people with Lake Spirit Awards Wednesday who have shown exceptional commitment to protecting Lake Tahoe and fostering a spirit of collaboration in their work and volunteer time.
This year’s award winners do everything from helping protect Lake Tahoe communities from wildfire and aquatic invasive species to promoting alternative transportation and sustainable lifestyles.
Best Tasting Water in Nevada award goes to Cave Rock
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/24/2017 - 2:58pm
For the third in four years, water in Douglas County has won the Best Tasting Water award for the state of Nevada.
The Nevada Rural Water Association (NvRWA) announced that the Cave Rock Water Treatment Plant had won first place at their recent conference in Reno. The service area includes Cave Rock, Lakeside and Skyland systems next to beautiful Lake Tahoe.
"A Taste of Adventure" spot with artisan beers opens in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/23/2017 - 10:11pm
It took just minutes to fill up Lake Tahoe Aleworx Taproom & Pizzeria Thursday when they opened their doors officially for the first time. Friends, family, firemen and those looking for a great selection of beer and wood-fired pizza all came to see what the newest spot to open in South Lake Tahoe was all about.
Housed in the former Factory Stores at the Y, Aleworx is the first of two restaurants that will make their home at the new Crossing at Tahoe Valley.
Help protect Lake Tahoe’s environment
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/23/2017 - 5:40pm
As we celebrate Earth Day this April, let’s remember how important environmental stewardship is to the health of Lake Tahoe, and how important our individual actions are.
Over the last two decades, public, private, and nonprofit partners have made significant progress conserving and restoring Lake Tahoe’s environment through the Environmental Improvement Program.
Lake Valley Fire announces Firefighter and Citizen of the Year
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/17/2017 - 1:42pm
The Lake Valley Fire Protection District held their first Commendation Ceremony on Saturday night at Lake Tahoe Golf Course, honoring firefighters and citizens for their efforts during the past year.
Winners during the evening:
Firefighter of the Year – Ted Jackson
Civilian Award of Merit – Jacob Zorn, Dept of Transportation
Civilian Award of Merit – Ian Whitmarsh, University of San Francisco
Life Saver Award – Alex Vaughn, Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski Patrol
Life Saver Award – Engineer Wes Long and Firefighter/Paramedic Mike Anderson
Tahoe Women's Community Fund holding annual Grants Gala
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/17/2017 - 11:50am
Event Date:
May 18, 2017 - 6:00pm
The Tahoe Women's Community Fund will be holding their second annual Grants Gala on Thursday, May 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Tahoe Beach Retreat. They will be awarding grants to their 2017 recipients and hearing back from their 2016 winners on how their funds were put to use.
The Tahoe Women’s Community Fund is a collective giving organization that was created in 2015. Members donate money and then through a simple grant making process, proceeds are awarded to nonprofits that address pressing issues facing the communities of Lake Tahoe.
Kiwanis holding Ham Bingo in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/07/2017 - 5:21pm
Event Date:
April 8, 2017 - 5:00pm
The Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra is holding their annual Ham Bingo on Saturday, April 7 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St. Theresa's Grace Hall in South Lake Tahoe. This is a family friendly event and prizes for young and old are given away each game, with hams given away to several grand prize winners!
It is just 25 cents per card will free entry, free coffee and free popcorn. Hotdogs, bottled water and soda will be sold for $1 each.
All money raised will go to Mr. Matteucci's 4th grade class at Tahoe Valley Elementary for their Sutter's Fort Project.
Heavenly Ski Patrol's 18th annual charity fundraiser - Boardwalk Beach Party
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/03/2017 - 1:57pm
Event Date:
April 8, 2017 - 6:00pm Help support local charities at the 18th annual Heavenly Ski Patrol fundraiser, Boardwalk Beach Party. Join them on April 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Hard Rock Lake Tahoe.
There will be carnival games, raffles, a silent auction, avalanche dogs, live music by "Hare of the Dawg", food, beer, wine and much more. Two lucky raffle winners will receive a Grand prize of a Tahoe Value 2017-18 season pass!
Location
Hard Rock Casino - Lake Tahoe
50 US-50, Stateline, NV 89449
United States
38° 57' 48.7116" N, 119° 56' 20.7852" W
See map: Google Maps
