Community
Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe opens Pawsitively huge online auction
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/21/2023 - 5:02pm
The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe's (HSTT) 2023 Pawsitively huge online auction starts today. With the help of generous donors, volunteers, and supporters, HSTT has pulled together a fantastic online auction. Featuring a wide array of stays, excursions, art, photo sessions, gift certificates for local food and services, and lots of wine, there's sure to be something you have to have.
Tahoe Paradise Recreation & Park District Board of Directors meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/20/2023 - 10:23pmEvent Date:
June 22, 2023 - 5:00pm
The next Tahoe Paradise Recreation & Park District Board of Directors meeting will be held on Thursday, June 22 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Closed session is from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. The meeting will be held in person at the clubhouse, 1011 E. San Bernardino, or on Zoom.
BOARD MEETING AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER AND CONFIRMATION OF QUORUM
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
3. CLOSE SESSION
Discussion of employee payroll planning and budget- Board
4. OPEN SESSION
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6. OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC - 3-MINUTE LIMIT / SPEAKER
7. CLAIMS PAYMENTS – Tom/Joanne
Tallac Historic Site and Taylor Creek Visitor's Center release summer program schedule
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/20/2023 - 9:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Great Basin Institute (GBI) and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) have announced the summer schedule of programs at the Tallac Historic Site and Taylor Creek Visitor Center on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.
Club Live celebrates 30 years at South Tahoe Middle School
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/17/2023 - 11:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For 30 years Larry Lambdin has led Club Live at South Tahoe Middle School, guiding youth through the leadership program that promotes a healthy lifestyle by providing safe, high-energy alternative activities.
Students participate in leadership events, community service projects, club meetings, and recreational trips each year, and this week, the club was recognized for its positive impact on the youth of South Lake Tahoe.
1970s: Empowering movement - Barton establishes orthopedics prestige
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/17/2023 - 12:10am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - 60 years ago, the community’s dream of a local, Tahoe-based hospital became a reality. Barton Health has assembled a collection of articles to commemorate 60 years of quality and compassionate health care for our community and its visitors. Beginning with the 1950s, an article outlining the events of each decade will be published monthly, culminating with the 2020s on Barton’s official 60th anniversary in November. Follow along this historical journey each month and learn more at BartonHealth.org/History.
Live Violence Free and Savvy present the annual "Walk A Mile In Their Shoes"
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/16/2023 - 9:28pm
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June 28, 2023 - 4:00pm
It’s summer in Tahoe and it’s the perfect time for an impactful stroll around the casinos!
Join Savvy and Live Violence Free on Wednesday, June 28 at 4 p.m. at the Harveys outdoor concert venue for the 2nd annual Walk A Mile In Their Shoes fundraiser. Since 2001, men, women, and their families around the world have joined the award-winning Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® - The International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence.
Kudos: HEROs sponsor Bread and Broth meal
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/16/2023 - 9:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - “Our hearts are filled with joy and gratitude and we are the ones blessed!” shared Darlene Winkelman as she took a short break from serving a hot and tasty meal at Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal on June 5. Darlene, along with her fellow Harrah’s/Harveys’ HEROs members Jeff Colameco, Andrea Masavage, Sherry Newberger, and Janeen White, are all repeat Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) sponsor crew members.
South Lake Tahoe man awarded Moose International’s highest degree
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/16/2023 - 9:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dr. Barry Keil, a member of the South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge, was awarded the Pilgrim Degree of Merit, the highest level of achievement awarded by Moose International. He was recognized at a ceremony held on June 3 at Moose International Headquarters, located just west of Chicago in Mooseheart, Illinois. There were also 117 additional Moose members from the United States, Canada, and England who received the Pilgrim Degree. Moose Pilgrims from all three nations gathered at Mooseheart to attend the celebration.
Journey of Hope cyclists head east after two day stop in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/16/2023 - 9:16am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What did you do on your summer vacation? If riding your bike from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. wasn't on your list it will be tough to top!
Thirty young men from The Ability Experience, the philanthropy arm of Phi Kappa Phi fraternity, left San Francisco five days ago, and have been cycling while fundraising and meeting people along the way since. They'll be on the road for 63 days.
Ales for ALS beer release in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/15/2023 - 9:40pm
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June 24, 2023 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Three local breweries have collaborated in creating Ales for ALS, a beer brewed with South Lake Brewing Co., Cold Water Brewery, and South of North Brewing Co.
Join them on Saturday, June 24 at 6 p.m. at The Libation Lodge by South Lake Brewing Co. for:
Live music by The Residents
Tahoe Beer Release: This is How I Roll Cold IPA – can label designed by Tahoe local Scott Craig, a person living with ALS, using eye-tracking technology
Raffle and giveaways
A portion of proceeds from beer sales will be donated to the ALS Therapy Development Institute.
Sierra Nevada Ballet's The Last Unicorn
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/14/2023 - 7:14pm
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July 22, 2023 - 7:30pm In two acts and a prologue, the ballet tells the story of the last Unicorn left on earth who journeys far to save the rest of her race- ( Unicorns who have been captured and held prisoners by the cruel King Haggard and his servant, the evil Red Bull). On her journey, the Unicorn encounters several entertaining characters including the witch, Mommy Fortuna; an evil, Monster Bird; a fun-loving Butterfly; a wonderful maidservant, Molly Grue, and the hilarious would-be Magician, Schmendrick who turns the Unicorn into a Princess to help disguise her and save her from the Red Bull.
Location
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Sand Harbor State Park
948 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89452
United States
See map: Google Maps
Meet some of Lake Tahoe's local writers at library's Author Fair
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/14/2023 - 2:56pm
Event Date:
June 27, 2023 - 4:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Friends of the Library are showcasing several Lake Tahoe authors at the Local Authors' Fair on Tuesday, June 27 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Library.
The authors will have tables set up either inside or outside the library (weather permitting). Visit the tables, visit the authors, browse, and discover new books. Several authors will also have short readings. Books will be available to purchase and the event is open to the public.
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics comes through South Lake Tahoe .
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/13/2023 - 9:06pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - For 26 years the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics has been held in Northern California. Known as Guardians of the Flame, law enforcement members from the Sacramento region, along with inspiring Special Olympics athletes, carried the "Flame of Hope" through the City of Sacramento, culminating at the State Capitol's west steps.
Law enforcement and athletes carried the torch starting Tuesday through 30 counties and over 180 cities.
Kudos: 2nd annual Mt Tallac /South Tahoe High Car Show a success
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/13/2023 - 7:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Thank you to all who supported the 2nd Annual Mt. Tallac/South Tahoe High School Car Show.
We'd like to thank Jesus “Chuy” Ahumada of Sombreros Tacos who fed the kids, Encompass Youth, JJDPC, South Tahoe Refuse, Lake Tahoe Unified School District, and Alexys Llamas Soto.
- Amy Jackson
Mt. Tallac
Kudos: South Lake Tahoe man in end-stage hospice pays it forward
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/12/2023 - 8:04pm
Kindness, gratitude, and thankfulness from one person can make all the difference to so many. On Saturday, an exceptional and extraordinary example of this was such a gesture.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks special donor and Lake Tahoe Christian Fellowship crew
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/11/2023 - 8:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) is a sponsorship program that began in 2011 and has been very successful in providing an opportunity for community members, businesses, churches, and organizations to financially support and participate in a Bread & Broth (B&B) weekly Monday Meal dinner.
For a tax-deductible donation of $350, AAD sponsors host a designated Monday Meal. The donated funds are used to help feed up to 100 people with a hot, nutritious, well-balanced meal prepared and cooked by B&B’s talented and creative cooking teams.
Diamond Valley takes flight
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/10/2023 - 7:10pm
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - Inspired by the Hot Air for Hope Balloon Festival, Diamond Valley Elementary School’s 5th and 6th-grade students sought to learn just how balloons fly. Investigation of convection currents proved to be an interesting diversion that led to a challenge to create their own hot air balloons out of tissue paper.
Students spent a few weeks researching and crafting their balloons and then invited their friends and families to the launch day, where balloons and motivation for learning were both lifted high.
3rd annual educational Kids’ Fair returns to the historic Fourth Ward School
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 6:08pm
Event Date:
June 17, 2023 - 11:00am
VIRGINIA CITY, Nev.- The third annual educational Kids’ Fair returns to the historic Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City, Nev. on Saturday, June 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join them for an interactive day of exploration, fun crafts and interesting activities provided by local businesses and organizations in their Victorian-era school house museum on the Saturday of Fathers’ Day weekend.
Activities include printmaking, calligraphy, printmaking, gold panning, videography, Scottish Highland Dance, robotics, and more.
Activities & Demonstrations provided by:
Op/Ed: Community Health Improvement Week
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 3:59pm
June 12–18 is Community Health Improvement Week; a time to recognize the people and organizations working in partnership to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. Health can be measured in many ways; there are both medical health and basic needs that influence our well-being.
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival- Little Shop of Horrors
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 12:24pm
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August 21, 2023 - 7:30pm INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival this summer will feature a wide variety of musicians along with its mainstage production of Little Shop of Horrors.
All the fun takes place at Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, seven nights a week June 30-August 21, 2023.
Saturday is $5 Community Cleanup Day, seniors can get help with disposal
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 9:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's here! On Saturday, June 10, Clean Tahoe is holding its annual $5 Community Cleanup Day, fondly known as Dump Day. Get rid of the items you've had in the grade or house, waiting to be taken to the dump. It is held at the South Tahoe Refuse Transfer Station.
New this year is a service for senior citizens only. Help is available for seniors that have a hard time transporting and disposing of furniture or other bulk items. Seniors need to call 530-544-4210 to make an appointment to get items picked up.
Tahoe Learning Haven offering free forum on outdoor learning adventures for teachers, parents, and daycare providers
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 9:38pm
Event Date:
June 14, 2023 - 6:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Learning Haven (TLH), a new South Shore nonprofit, is hosting a free educational forum every second Wednesday of the month for interested community members. The inaugural event last month was a big hit when over 130 students and 20 businesses came together at a student job fair.
Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe opening thrift store, seeking donations
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 4:20pm
The Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe (HSTT) is opening the Thrifty Tails Boutique in Truckee in early August and they are now accepting donations.
Donations to HSTT's thrift boutique will help them provide vital resources to pets in need and improve the overall well-being of Truckee, North Lake Tahoe, and South Lake Tahoe communities. By donating, you're making a difference in the lives of pets and people alike.
To gather inventory they are accepting donations by appointment at the Truckee shelter at 10961 Steven Lane.
South Lake Tahoe Senior Center inc Fundraiser
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 11:37am
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Repeats every day until Sat Jun 10 2023 .
June 10, 2023 (All day) The South Lake Tahoe Senior Center is sponsoring a rummage sale-inside the Senior Center
Items include:
Household items
Books
Clothing Items
Jewelry
Medical Supplies(chairs, etc)
Bicycle
Sports equipment
Lots of miscellaneous items
Come join us and support your Senior Center
Location
South Lake Tahoe Senior Center
3050 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, Ca 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
South Tahoe High graduate creates BlueZone Sports mural in Reno
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 11:23pm
RENO, Nev. - South Lake Tahoe native, and South Tahoe High School grad, Rowena Piñero, is being celebrated for her mural on the new BlueZone Sports building in mid-town Reno at the Reno Public Market.
Rowena graduated from South Tahoe High in 2014 and Truckee Meadows Community College in 2022 from their design program, and has been working as a full-time designer with Design on Edge in Reno since graduation.
Basecamp Pizza Co. raises $20,000.00 for TAMBA
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 7:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Basecamp Pizza Co., located in the Heavenly Village, recently awarded a check for $20,000 to the Tahoe Area Mountain Bike Association (TAMBA) leaders.
Marcella Foundation opens "Think Big and Make a Difference" grant applications for South Lake Tahoe non-profit organizations
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 3:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Marcella Foundation has announced they are now accepting applications for the "Think Big and Make a Difference" grant program. Nonprofit organizations working in South Lake Tahoe are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $50,000. The application period will remain open until July 19, 2023.
South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District Board Meeting
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 1:35pmEvent Date:
June 15, 2023 - 1:00pm
The South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District is holding its Board of Directors meeting both in-person and on Zoom on Thursday, June 15 at 1 pm. at the Forest Suites Resort.
AGENDA
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Introduction of Guests and Staff
D. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting (Attachment)
E. Approval of Agenda
F. Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items, 5-Minute Limit)
A. Discussion/Possible Action
i. Treasurer’s Report
-1 Review of Financial Position
-2 Review of FY2023 Actual Financials
ii. Open Board Positions
Free microchip and vaccination clinic for dogs and cats from Glenbrook to Meyers
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/06/2023 - 1:07pm
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June 13, 2023 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Humane Society of Tahoe Truckee is holding a free vaccine and microchip clinic in South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday, June 13 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
This free clinic is for pets from Glenbrook to Meyers and is not limited to South Lake Tahoe residents. Bring your dog on a leash and cat in a carrier.
The South Lake Tahoe office is located across from CVS midtown at 3438 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Call 530-542-2857 if you have any questions. Call to ask about spaying/neutering also.
With the community's help, Tahoe Paradise Park cleans up for summer
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/06/2023 - 10:25am
MEYERS, Calif. - Community volunteers came together on a beautiful Saturday morning last weekend to help prepare Tahoe Paradise Park in Meyers for the summer season.
South Tahoe High Sober Grad Night needs financial help from the community
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/05/2023 - 12:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 31st annual South Tahoe High Sober Grad Night will be held for graduates on June 16. The committee is seeking donations from the community to make it a night to remember for the Class of 2023.
Each year the Safe and Sober Grad Night Organization, a local 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, run by a dedicated team of local volunteers, fundraises and coordinates the logistics for this one-of-a-kind event.
An in-kind Vail Resorts grant supports the event every year. This year it will be held at Heavenly’s California Base Lodge from 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.
Kudos: Loyal Order of Moose sponsors Bread and Broth dinner
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/04/2023 - 10:53pm
“The South Lake Tahoe Moose Club believes in giving back to our community and we are happy to be a part of a Bread & Broth (B&B) Adopt A Day of Nourishment meal. It's fun to help,” shared Kathy Sharp, an SLT Moose Lodge #1632 Trustee.
Joining Kathy were fellow Women of the Moose members Dana Boatwright (Treasurer), Kathy Dubois (Chairperson), Kathleen Hicks (Secretary), and Kim Weiss (Chairman). These ladies of the Moose Lodge were a great addition to the Monday Meal served at St. Theresa’s Grace Hall on May 22.
El Dorado Community Foundation donors honor 73 students with total of $176,200 in scholarships
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/03/2023 - 9:01pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado Community Foundation was able to distribute a record amount of scholarships to students in the Class of 2023 in El Dorado County.
Brad Mirande Vocational Scholarship
Kade Schrauben
Tommy Doshier
Aiden Robinson
Brian Trevisan Maxey Memorial Scholarship
Micah Williams
Christine Carlson Scholarship
Maggie Seibert
EDCF Executive Director Pathways Scholarship
John Lloyd Nerona
Michael Raymundo Pilia
Alfonso Sanchez Ramirez
Alexis Zepeda Ramirez
EDCOE Superintendents Scholarship
Alexis Caraway
Maura Hurst
Rickie Robbins
Lily Zokal
Meyers Advisory Council meeting June 7
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/03/2023 - 12:12am
MEYERS, Calif. - The next Meyers Advisory Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 4 p.m. at the Lake Valley Fire Training Center in Meyers. It will also be available remotely at https://edcgov-us.zoom.us/j/88973103314.
The agenda:
1. Consent Calendar - Staff recommending the Council approve the Meyers Advisory Council Meeting Minutes from April 5, 2023.
Update from Supervisor Laine
Correspondence
Open Forum
Chair recommends the Council do the following:
Wildlife Wednesdays are back this summer at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/02/2023 - 9:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The popular Wildlife Wednesdays return this summer at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC)'s South Lake Tahoe facility.
On Wednesday, June 7, Denise Upton, LTWC wildlife education coordinator, will host a 1-hour presentation and Q&A about porcupines, and LTWC ambassador animal, Porky, a North American Porcupine will make a guest appearance.
This all-ages event is free, and donations are appreciated (click here to make a donation; suggested $10 for an individual or $25 for a family).
2nd annual Live Violence Free Drag Bingo Fundraiser with Flatstick Pub
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/01/2023 - 11:31pm
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June 2, 2023 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join Live Violence Free and Lake Tahoe Pride at Flatstick Pub as they kick off Pride Month in South Lake Tahoe with The Twampsons on Friday, June 2 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Play bingo, win raffle prizes, and get your pride on! Your $30 ticket includes entry for all rounds of Bingo, a welcome drink, as well as one raffle ticket.
To purchase an entry ticket, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pride-kick-off-drag-bingo-at-flatstick-pub-with-the-twampsons-tickets-6....
Flatstick Pub is located at 4101 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, #Suite # 101 South Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe Library announces Summer Reading Challenge, special events
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/01/2023 - 10:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Library is celebrating the coming of summer with a fun new Summer Reading Challenge. Children, teens, and adults are encouraged to participate in the Reading Challenge from June 1 - August 31.
Register and log reading online at eldoradolibrary.beanstack.org and win prizes - all reading counts! Not a reader? Have someone read to you, or try one of their downloadable audiobooks!
Tahoe Chamber Business Expo returns after three year hiatus, interested vendors sought
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 6:01am
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October 26, 2023 - 5:00pm
Always a popular event for locals and local businesses, the Tahoe Chamber Business Expo is returned to the South Shore on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the new Tahoe Blue Events Center.
TOYS FOR TOTS fundraiser at the Flight Deck in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/30/2023 - 9:40pm
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June 6, 2023 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - TOYS FOR TOTS is thinking about Christmas already as they know they will have a lot of requests for gifts from Santa this year. To help with their efforts the Flight Deck restaurant in South Lake Tahoe is holding a fundraiser on June 6, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Bring the attached flyer with you to the restaurant and 20 percent of the food sales will be donated to Toys For Tots.
The Flight Deck is located at the Lake Tahoe Airport, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Washoe County kennels overflowing, adoptions needed to avert crisis
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/30/2023 - 8:52pm
WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. - In a joint effort to combat an overwhelming overcapacity crisis, Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) and Nevada Humane Society (NHS) wish to issue a heartfelt plea for immediate community support.
Kudos: South Tahoe Middles School’s Club Live hosts Bread and Broth meal
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/29/2023 - 4:21pm
One of the most popular clubs at South Tahoe Middle School (STMS) is Club Live. The club is open to all STMS students and its goal is to promote a healthy lifestyle by providing safe, high-energy alternative activities. In addition to featuring leadership events, club meetings, and recreational trips, the club also encourages its members to participate in community service projects.
Sales at The Attic as Barton Auxiliary prepares to take on operation of Christmas Cheer
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/27/2023 - 7:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many were surprised by the news on May 16 that Barton Health would be selling the building that housed The Attic Thrift Store and shifting focus from retail sales to helping food and clothing insecure residents closer to their health campus.
Kudos: Flatstick Pub raises $1,445 for Bread & Broth 4 Kids
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/26/2023 - 7:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During the month of April, Bread & Broth 4 Kids (BB4K) volunteers hosted a booth at Flatstick Pub to raise money for the weekend food bag program. Flatstick donated $1 to the organization for every round of mini golf played and for every beer purchased all day on Sundays during the month. A total of $1,445 was raised during the month.
TRPA recognizes six Lake Spirit Award winners
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/26/2023 - 7:10pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) on Wednesday recognized six individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to protecting Lake Tahoe as this year’s Lake Spirit Award winners. The recipients this year include one North Shore and one South Shore recipient for each of the three categories of Citizen, Agency Representative, and Lifetime Achievement, the agency said today.
"Superwoman" Joanne Shope retires after 28 years with Christmas Cheer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/26/2023 - 4:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At the age of 90, most people have already been enjoying several years of retirement, but that hasn't been the case for Joanne Shope of South Lake Tahoe.
Since 1995, Joanne has been a volunteer at Christmas Cheer, the last nine of those years as the non-profit's unpaid executive director.
Christmas Cheer is a local non-profit food pantry that provides monthly staples and perishable food to residents in need, along with clothing, shoes, toys, and household items.
Tahoe Women's Community Fund celebrates nonprofits, reveals new sponsor program
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/26/2023 - 12:28pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. - The Tahoe Women's Community Fund (TWCF) celebrated its mission, the community, and nonprofits at its 8th annual Grants Gala on May 24 at the 4-H Camp at Stateline.
With 25 nonprofits in attendance and over 100 members, TWCF celebrated all the amazing organizations, their uplifting stories, and the funding its members provided. The 13 nonprofits who received $100,000 collectively in 2022, presented their stories, while 12 other nonprofits were there to receive their funding for 2023.
Those nonprofits awarded funds in the past year:
Memorial Day Ceremony at Happy Homestead Cemetery in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/23/2023 - 8:02pm
Event Date:
May 29, 2023 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29 at 11 a.m. at the Happy Homestead Cemetery. The Stella Van Dyke Johnson American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe invites everyone to join the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion at the ceremony.
The cemetery is located at1261 Johnson Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe.
Immediately following the ceremony, the public is invited to join post members for light refreshments and live music by Cash Only at the American
Meyers OMG Fun Run registration now open
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/21/2023 - 2:54pm
Event Date:
June 4, 2023 - 10:00am
The 7th annual OMG Fun Run will be held on Sunday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the Old Meyers Grade (OMG) in Meyers. Registration is now open for the fun event that raises funds for the Meyers Community Foundation.
Registration is open through June 4 at 8 p.m. Advance registration is $15 for adults and $5 for children (12 and under) and includes a free OMG t-shirt. Kids under 5 attend free (but do not receive a shirt). Registration on 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.
Kudos: Vail Resort’s EpicPromise grant supports Bread and Broth
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/19/2023 - 9:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Every year Vail Resort provides funding through their EpicPromise Grant program to non-profit organizations in communities where their ski resorts are located. In addition to awarding funds for the Bread and Broth 4 Kids’ program, Bread & Broth (B&B) also received $3,600 for Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort to share the hosting of 12 Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) sponsorships throughout 2023.
2023 El Dorado County Senior of the Year winners and nominees
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/18/2023 - 10:43pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The votes are in for the 2023 Senior of the Year award in El Dorado County. Maureen and Jim Carter, both residents of Placerville, were named as recipients of the award during the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting on May 16. Maureen and Jim were recognized for their exemplary volunteer service and community contributions in El Dorado County. In addition to Maureen and Jim, twelve other seniors from El Dorado County were recognized as nominees for the Senior of the Year award.
