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With seven feet of new snow in the past four days, Kirkwood Mountain Resort is living up to its reputation for the deepest and driest snow around Lake Tahoe and is well on its way to exceeding its average annual snowfall total of 600 inches.

So far the 2012-13 season snowfall total for Kirkwood is 210 inches, and more is on the way with storms heading into the New Year in time for the mountain's 40th anniversary.

The South Lake Tahoe Branch of the El Dorado County Library will hold a Game Day for children and their families from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4. Just bring yourselves, we supply the games. The Library is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
The Library will also begin its World Explorer's Club called Pen Pals From Around the World with the first meeting on Jan. 15 at 3:30 p.m. Participants ages 10 to 14 can:
— Learn about young people from around the world.
— Sample International Food.
— Help fight poverty.
— Create art projects to share with your Pen Pal.

Celebrate the season at Sierra-at-Tahoe with festive events throughout the two-day celebration! Saturday and Sunday, December 22 and 23.
Kids (and kids at heart) can get in the holiday spirit with games and activities throughout the weekend, like Snowman Building Contests, Candy Cane Limbo, Hot Cocoa Bean bag toss, and a Frosty Eating Contest - plus live music by The Bear Bones. Families, join our Sierra-at-Tahoe family as we celebrate the Holiday Season with hot chocolate, candy canes, and fun! Go to www.sierraattahoe.com. Call (530) 659-7453.

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has partnered with federal, state and local agencies to launch "Tahoe in Depth" a new Lake Tahoe Basin environmental newspaper.

Mailed to every Lake Tahoe Basin property owner this week, the free publication is designed to keep Lake Tahoe homeowners, residents and visitors abreast of the wide variety of activities taking place to protect and restore the Lake Tahoe Basin.

In cooperation with the Himmel Haus, Blue Angel Café, and Rainbow Mountain, the Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the first annual South Tahoe Santa Run to benefit Christmas Cheer and the HSSF Scholarship Fund on Thursday, Dec. 20th, regardless of weather.

“Running in Santa costumes for charity is a fun, win-win situation to me!” said Zakariah Latzka, Himmel Haus owner. “We are excited to be involved in helping the community that has so graciously embraced us and our business.”

Sierra Resort at Lake Tahoe is proud to maintain their tradition of supporting the community this holiday season and donate canned food to The Food Bank of El Dorado County. Titled CANucopia, Sierra Resort is encouraging guests to bring canned non-perishable foods such as canned soup, dried pasta, crackers, and pasta sauce to the collection bin located at the base of the mountain next to the season pass office until January 12, 2013.

During the annual flu season, it is Barton Health’s priority to protect the health of our patients, employees and community. New for 2013, El Dorado County’s Public Health department has mandated that all healthcare workers wear masks while providing patient care if they have not been immunized for influenza.

The anticipation is building for the upcoming ski season and it's time for Winter Ignite - Heavenly's season kickoff festivities. Dust off your skis and give your party legs a stretch, it’s time to celebrate new snow, new experiences and new friends. This year's Winter Ignite takes us through a wild week of parties, concerts, giveaways, and concludes on Dec. 9.

Slips and falls are common with the ice and outdoor activities Lake Tahoe residents are accustomed to. With that comes the unfortunate bumps, bruises, and in some cases broken bones. While it may b...

Lifts began turning at Heavenly Mountain Resort at 9 a.m. Wednesday, signaling the return of winter to Lake Tahoe and the region's ski and snowboard destination. Early-season storms combined with the West Coast’s largest snowmaking system have given Heavenly the ability to stage its earliest opening since 2004-05. All access to the mountain at this time is through the Heavenly Gondola and Tamarack Express.

Value-added skiing and boarding has been passed down to three Lake Tahoe area resorts. Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort season passholders can now enjoy free skiing or riding at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows from opening day until December 21, 2012, as well as from April 15, 2013 until closing day.

Join the League to Save Lake Tahoe for the 2nd event in the Step in the Blue series. This event will feature live music, games and activities, and Happy Hour specials at The Naked Fish Restaurant in South Lake Tahoe. We will also be giving away fantastic gifts and holding a raffle with prizes from local supporters including:

• The Naked Fish
• The Cork & More
• Lake Tahoe TV
• Freshies Restaurant
• Shoreline of Tahoe

“Empowerment” is the premise of Barton Health's Community Advisory Committee (CAC). After careful evaluation of 19 grant applications, nine-non-profits recently received $24,000 in grants from the CAC. Through these grants, the CAC is able to “empower” area community programs with funding to help close the health gaps and address health issues within the community.

El Dorado Co. Sheriff's Department in South Lake Tahoe sponsors and supports activities of Sheriff's Team of Active Retirees. In a recent election held during the S.T.A.R. Station Meeting at South Lake Tahoe's Senior Center,
retiring 3 year term Station Leader Dick Young was replaced by Richard Thomson of Thomson's Insurance. Assisting Thomson are past Station Leaders Dick Young and George Schultz.

Other members, each holding specific job titles include Barbara Aragon, Jan and Ernie Claudio, Susan Kidwell, Mary Magana, Bill Sluka, Kay Taylor and Joan Young.

TahoeChamber is partnering with Constant Contact to present a workshop Thursday, Nov. 8 on the benefits of social media marketing and e-mail marketing. Attendees will walk away with real-world advice and knowledge that can be put to work immediately, helping your business or organization succeed.

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency staff have been on a roll of fitness-related activities over the last few weeks with participation in the Tough Mudder event, the Lake Tahoe Marathon, and other challenges.

Top gaming executives from around the world with gather in Lake Tahoe next week to sharpen their management skills, discuss current topics relevant to the gaming industry and hear from industry experts. They will also spend time all week preparing to face off against one another in teams at the end of week, in a competition where each team has to address a hypothetical, gaming-related management challenge – a battle of the best in gaming.

Sierra Business Council and Capital Public Radio, in partnership with UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center and Sierra Nevada College, invite you to a discussion with renowned Climatologist Dr. Benjamin D. Santer on the evening of Oct. 16 at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences in Incline Village at Lake Tahoe.

A new name and new partnership fashioned after health, recreation and fun; South Lake Tahoe’s inaugural Lake Tahoe Lifestyle Festival drew nearly 2,000 attendees on Saturday, September 8 to Bijou Community Park. This new festival was crafted by Barton Health and the City of South Lake Tahoe to bring children, families and individuals together for health education and non-stop excitement.

The former pot club owner who prosecutors say bribed a South Lake Tahoe City Councilmember is now getting out of jail - 12 days after his arrest. A judge gave Gino DiMatteo clearance Wednesday to post $100,000 after proof was presented the money will not come from illegal activities.
Prosecutors were also supposed to publicly present basic evidence for the first time Wednesday on the charges against DiMatteo, but the defense team asked that portion of the hearing be pushed back so they have more time to prepare an argument.

The Tahoe Resource Conservation District will host the the 6th annual Autumn Fest at the Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden, on the campus of Lake Tahoe Community College from 11am-4pm on Sunday, September 16.
The free festival, run in cooperation with LTCC, is quickly becoming a Tahoe fall tradition packed with activities for all ages, including a silent auction to raise funds for the demonstration garden and conservation landscaping programs in the community.

UPDATE 5:44PM: The City of South Lake Tahoe released this statement from City Councilwoman Angela Swanson on Sunday night: She is being investigated in an alleged bribery case involving former City of Angels II owner Gino DiMatteo.

Councilmember Angela Swanson issued the following statement today to the City Manager’s Office and asked that it be released to the public:

Nevada Highway Patrol troopers and employees of the state's Department of Public Safety will be at Harveys Lake Tahoe inside the Hard Rock Cafe to raise money for Special Olympics Nevada and California Saturday on Sept. 15.
The troopers will serve as volunteer waiters for the event, which will run through the lunch and dinner hours.

El Dorado County is accepting applications for its new Federal Coordination Advisory Committee. Various provisions of federal law mandate that federal agencies coordinate certain activities with local agencies before making decisions which may impact local government, according to a news release sent by Mike Applegarth, principal analyst for the county's chief administrative office.
It is important that county government track and analyze federal decisions in order to timely invoke the right of coordination and participate in the decision-making process.