Awareness
Discount Tickets Available For Sample the Sierra until August 1
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/01/2014 - 11:57pmEarly registration for Sample the Sierra, Lake Tahoe’s only farm to fork festival, is open until August 1. Early bird tickets at a discounted rate of $30 per person are available until August 1. Tickets will be $40 per person after August 1 through August 31. Early bird tickets may be purchased on www.samplethesierra.com.
Drunk and Unsafe Boaters Targeted During This Weekend's Operation Dry Water
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/26/2014 - 11:54pmAs part of a nationwide effort to keep boating and boaters safe, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department's marine units will have stepped up enforcement on the lake Friday through Sunday.
Operation Dry Water is an annual nationwide effort to highlight the risks and dangers of operating boats under the influence. The stepped up enforcement raises awareness of operating boats under the influence of alcohol or drugs in advance of the Fourth of July holiday.
4th of July Fireworks; A Source of Pride for Tahoe South
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/25/2014 - 2:45pmThis year’s Independence and Labor Day fireworks display challenge has proved that Tahoe South is a team. As in other situations I recall over the years, we come together in times of crisis and demonstrate that we care deeply about this special place we call home. This summer, we as a community are forming a new team – Team Fireworks – and every member counts.
TRPA Honors Retiring Fire Chiefs During Wildfire Awareness Month
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/30/2014 - 11:25pmMay was deemed Wildfire Awareness Month in the basin by Lake Tahoe fire agencies.
"Compost Your Combustibles 2014" Takes Place at Heavenly's Boulder Parking Lot
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/21/2014 - 10:33pmEvent Date:
May 24, 2014 - 9:00am
Free Drop Off of Combustibles For Nevada Residents
Clear out the combustibles from your yard and drop them off for free at the kickoff event being held for “Compost Your Combustibles 2014” at
Heavenly Boulder parking lot this Saturday, May 24th in recognition of Wildfire Awareness Month.” Drop off days will be held through the first Saturday in August.
Rake and remove pine needles and yard combustible waste to prepare your home in the case of wildfire.
Women's Health Week: Mesothelioma Caused by Exposure to Asbestos
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/20/2014 - 10:44pmNational Women's Health Week wrapped up a couple of days ago, but there are ongoing issues that not just women need to be aware of, one of which is Mesothelioma. This rare cancer is caused by exposure to asbestos, and since
this is found naturally in South Lake Tahoe and El Doraado County, as well as in 43 other counties in California, I thought I'd share this information
What is Asbestos?
El Dorado County Declares May as Mental Health Month
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/12/2014 - 12:01amWHEREAS, mental illness will affect nearly one in five adults and children in a given year, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, socio-economic status, or religion; and
WHEREAS, mental health is essential to the overall health of every individual and our community; and
WHEREAS, mental health conditions are real and prevalent in our County with many individuals experiencing times of difficulty and stress in their lives; and
Leadership Lake Tahoe Holds Public Summit on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/09/2014 - 7:06amYou can still buy tickets to the Inaugural Elevate Your View Leadership Lake Tahoe Summit on Saturday, May 10. This one-day conference is meant to raise awareness and empower our community to improve the future of Lake Tahoe.
Leadership Lake Tahoe is a Tahoe Chamber sponsored group that give participants one year
Live Violence Free and Escobar Training Grounds Deliver Self-Defense Success
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/05/2014 - 9:00amApril was a jam packed month at Live Violence Free. In honor of Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Prevention Month, we partnered with multiple community agencies, businesses, and volunteers to bring our community prevention education and awareness about the effects of sexual assault and child abuse.
May is Wildfire Awareness Month
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/29/2014 - 10:08pmWith record drought conditions in the West, preparing your home for
wildfire is more important than ever. May has been designated “Wildfire Awareness Month” in the Lake Tahoe Basin. This year’s theme is “Prepare Your Home For Wildfire” with a focus on creating and sustaining Fire Adapted Communities.
A Fire Adapted Community (FAC) is a community located in a fire-prone area that requires little assistance from firefighters during a wildfire. Residents of these communities accept responsibility for living in a high fire-hazard area. They possess the knowledge and skills to:
Child Abuse Prevention Month: No Child Deserves to be Hurt or Neglected
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/25/2014 - 11:47pmApril is Child Abuse Prevention Month and in honor of raising awareness, it is time we discuss this silent tragedy present on a daily basis in our community. The simple truth is that no child deserves to be hurt.
Unfortunately, the reason I have a job is due to the overwhelming presence of child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence in society. I stand strongly behind my job and the importance of raising awareness of the impact that child abuse has on our community and providing people with the tools to stop the violence.
South Tahoe High Principal Promoted to LTUSD Assistant Superintendent
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/23/2014 - 4:09pmIvonne Larson, the Principal of South Tahoe High, was named Assistant Superintendent by the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board on Tuesday, April 22. She will be in charge of Secondary Education, Career Technical Education and AVID for the district starting July 1, 2014.
This is the first time LTUSD has had an Assistant Superintendent since Barbara Davis resigned in August of 2005. The new position for Assistant Superintendent is part time.
The District will post a job opening for STHS Principal this week to replace Larson.
Human Trafficking in El Dorado County on the Rise; Presentation at County Supervisor's Meeting Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/19/2014 - 11:34pmIncidents of human trafficking and the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) are becoming more prevalent in the County of El Dorado and more and more common throughout the country.
From 2010 to 2012, the El Dorado County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) was aware of 3 CSEC cases. From 2013 to present, HHSA is aware of 15 additional CSEC cases, most of which are children in the foster care and/or probation system.
Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Week
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/19/2014 - 11:05pmApril 20 to 26 marks the 17th annual Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Week. In 2014, 55,000 Americans will develop cancer of the head and neck. Though 13,000 people will die from this disease, most cases are preventable.
Causes of Oral, Head, & Neck Cancer
Tobacco use is the most common and preventable cause of head and neck cancer. Tobacco products include cigarettes, snuff and chewing tobacco. Switching from smoking to smokeless products only changes the risk of lung cancer to a risk of oral cancer.
NHP Keeping an Eye on Bicyclists and Motorists on the Road
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/10/2014 - 9:40pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol recently stepped up enforcement of Nevada's Share the Road laws, pulling over 200 motorists who violated the law and issued them warnings.
Now its turn for the NHP to turn the tables and watch for bicyclists not in compliance.
Pipe Keepers Public Forum
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/08/2014 - 11:01pmEvent Date:
April 17, 2014 - 6:00pm
The League to Save Lake Tahoe is inviting the public to its first Pipe Keepers Public Forum on April 17 at the Blue Angel Café in South Lake Tahoe, featuring five regional experts who will discuss stormwater problems and solutions in the Tahoe Basin. The event will feature free food and drinks, a free raffle, expert presentations and a question and answer session.
Puppy Mill Protest in Reno on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/03/2014 - 10:55pmOrganizers are expecting a large turnout at Saturday's anti-puppy mill demonstration in Reno at the corner of Neil Rd and S. Virginia Street from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
"The event is being called to show the Reno and Sparks City Councils and the Washoe County Commission that citizens mean business when it comes to a ban on the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in retail stores in Reno, Sparks and Incline Village," stated Billy Howard, Founding Organizer for the popular initiative Puppy Mill Free Reno/Sparks/Washoe.
Local Elementary School May Be Rebranded as Sierra House Mountain Academy
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/30/2014 - 11:09pmThe idea of Sierra House Elementary School becoming the Sierra House Mountain Academy was presented to the Lake Tahoe Unified School Board this week. If this becomes reality, Sierra House would join the other themed South Lake Tahoe elementary schools: Meyers is the Environmental Magnet School and Tahoe Valley is the Performing Arts Magnet School.
Live Violence Free to Raise Community-Wide Awareness
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/27/2014 - 8:12pmApril is a big month for Live Violence Free. It is national Child Abuse Prevention, as well as, Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The entire month is dedicated to honoring victims and survivors of both child abuse and sexual assault. With 80 percent of sexual assault victims being under the age of 30 and a report of child abuse made every ten seconds, it is vital we stand up against the dangers of the abuse. As two of our primary focuses at LVF, we are illuminating the truths and celebrating the efforts to combat the violence directly impacting our community.
Cycle Through Wine Country to Support Keeping Tahoe Blue
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/25/2014 - 12:31pmThe League to Save Lake Tahoe is looking for cyclists to join their Climate Ride California team to cycle through wine country May 17-20, 2014. Riders will help raise awareness of climate change, alternative modes of transportation and the effort to Keep Tahoe Blue.
League staff member Seth Chanin will be captaining Team Keep Tahoe Blue.
Patient Safety Awareness Week at Barton Health
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/10/2014 - 8:27am“The patient is our focus and that’s why we put the patient at the top of the pyramid,” said Dr. Clint Purvance. Today [March 5], Dr. Purvance, Barton Health’s Chief Medical Officer, as well as Barton employees and community members gathered to recognize Patient Safety Awareness Week at Barton Memorial Hospital. Dr. Purvance highlighted Barton’s “excellence in performance and commitment to patient safety.”
South Lake Tahoe Blue Go Buses to Feature Local 5th Graders' Artwork
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/07/2014 - 11:19pmBlue Go buses in South Lake Tahoe will soon be adorned with artwork created by students from Irene Kaelin's 5th grade class at Tahoe Valley Elementary. The Tahoe Transportation District is donating the art space on buses to raise awareness against animal cruelty ad the importance of Spay-Neuter and Vaccinations for your pets.
"Art for Animals" plans on helping spread the message of the Lake Tahoe Humane Society.
City of South Lake Tahoe Approves 3 Year Deal With SnowGlobe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/04/2014 - 10:08pmWith a vote of 4 to 1, the South Lake Tahoe City Council voted Tuesday to give SnowGlobe a three year contract to have their signature concert event in the city. Promoters will also be receiving an additional $25,000 in cash funding to run the event.
SnowGlobe brings in an estimated $6 million return on the City's investment through advertising, hotel bookings, money spent on food and supplies as well on international awareness of the unique concert in South Lake Tahoe.
Heads Shaved to Raise Funds for Cancer Research
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/02/2014 - 12:40amBailey Johnson was a four time Stage 4 cancer survivor by the time he was 5. Now a student at South Tahoe High, Bailey underwent surgery just over three weeks ago to help straighten his spine which was damaged while undergoing radiation.
Caitlyn Drennan is 3 1/2. She was diagnosed with cancer at birth and underwent chemotherapy when just 2 days old. She now needs a walker due paralysis below the knee but is a survivor of Stage 4 Neuroblastoma.
Barton Health Celebrates Patient Safety Awareness Week
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/25/2014 - 6:48pmEvent Date:
March 5, 2014 - 1:00pm
The public is encouraged to come to Barton Memorial Hospital and celebrate Patient Safety Awareness Week with Barton Health. On Wednesday, March 5, Dr. Clint Purvance, Barton’s Chief Medical Officer, will recognize our successes, lessons learned, and commitment to our patients while creating patient safety awareness. Barton staff will announce the Patient Safety poster contest winner. Festivities begin at 1 p.m. in the Snowflake Lobby at Barton Hospital.
American Heart Association's National Wear Red Day is Friday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/05/2014 - 10:16pmEvent Date:
February 7, 2014 (All day)
Remember to wear red on Friday! February 7 is the American Heart Association's National Wear Red Day. Help raise awareness for heart disease in women and show your support in the fight against it. More women die from heart disease than all kinds of cancers combined.
Show your support for our mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmothers and friends.
Elevate Your View Leadership Conference
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/29/2014 - 4:02pmEvent Date:
May 10, 2014 - 8:00am
Leadership Lake Tahoe, on behalf of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce, is proud to host the first annual Elevate Your View Lake Tahoe Leadership Conference at MontBleu Resort. This one-day conference, on May 10, 2014 is meant to raise awareness and empower our community to improve the future of Lake Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe Leadership Summit
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/18/2014 - 12:37amEvent Date:
May 10, 2014 - 9:00am
When: Saturday, May 10th, 2014
Where: Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa - 55 Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada 89449
Leadership Lake Tahoe, on behalf of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce, is proud to host the first annual Elevate Your View Lake Tahoe Leadership Conference. This one-day conference is meant to raise awareness and empower our community to improve the future of Lake Tahoe.
Leadership Lake Tahoe Hosts Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/18/2014 - 12:30amEvent Date:
January 23, 2014 - 6:00pm
Join Us for Wine, Spirits & Appetizers on Thursday, January 23 at the Riva Grill in South Lake Tahoe from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Silent Auction Items Include: Camp Richardson Vacation Package, Getaway San Diego Vacation Package, K2 Skis, Lake Tahoe Yoga Classes & many more!
All proceeds will directly benefit the Elevate Your View Lake Tahoe Leadership Summit 2014 to be held on May 10, 2014.
This one-day conference is meant to raise awareness and empower our community to improve the future of Lake Tahoe. More details on the conference can be found at www.ElevateTahoe.com
SnowGlobe: Zion I Returns to the South Lake Tahoe Stage
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/26/2013 - 5:30pmAmp Live and Zumbi are looking forward to returning to the high energy and "hype" crowd of South Lake Tahoe's SnowGlobe this year. The duo makes up Zion I, which mixes hip-hop and trip-hop beats with lyrics focused on a message of unity, hope, and spiritual awareness.
South Lake Tahoe Prepares For SnowGlobe 2013
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/22/2013 - 12:18amSnowGlobe 2013 is just over a week away and you can find evidence of the South Lake Tahoe music festival around town.
The fields at Lake Tahoe Community College are being transformed into the largest concert arena for miles around, with three stages being erected as well as warming tents and food operations.
Snowboarder Jamie Anderson Gives Back to South Lake Tahoe Students
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/16/2013 - 5:02pmFresh off a gold medal win at Breckenridge's Dew Tour Saturday, local snowboarding champion Jamie Anderson spent time Monday with South Lake Tahoe students.
Kirkwood to Offer Free Backcountry Awareness Clinics at San Francisco Sports Basement Stores
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/13/2013 - 7:38pmExpedition Kirkwood will be holding free backcountry awareness clinics at the Sports Basement stores at the Presidio and on Bryant Street the weekend of Dec. 2-3.
“Most incidents that occur in the backcountry happen because people are not prepared to be there,” explains Jon Copeland, Director of Expedition Kirkwood. “Two of our goals at Expedition Kirkwood are to educate people on making smart decisions when in the backcountry and to train them on how to make a predetermined plan.”
Sixteen Graduate From South Lake Tahoe Citizen's Academy
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/05/2013 - 6:06pmAnother group of locals successfully completed the South Lake Tahoe Citizen's Academy. The graduates were presented with certificates at Tuesday's city council meeting. The 16 graduates are Anita Boel, Brandi Bannister, Brooke Martone-Ballachey, Gia Richards, Greg Carlson, Jennifer Story, Jonathan Moore, Julie Stewart, Karen Kuentz, Mike Allen, Mike Peron, Peter Gochis, Peter Spellman, Rachel Roberts, Scott Fair, and Scott Weavil. Most are pictured here with Mayor Tom Davis.
Eight Governors Commit to Having 3.3 Million Zero Emission Cars on Their Roads by 2025
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/28/2013 - 3:23pmGovernors from eight states this week announced a groundbreaking initiative to put 3.3 million zero-emission vehicles on the roads in their states within a dozen years.
South Lake Tahoe Takes Part in National Lead Poisoning Awareness Week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/21/2013 - 12:53pmOctober 20-26 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and the City of South Lake Tahoe is joining agencies across the country to help bring awareness to the public about the harms of lead.
This year’s theme is "Lead-Free Kids for a Healthy Future” which emphasizes the many ways parents can reduce a child’s exposure to lead and prevent its serious health effects.
Lake Tahoe Basin Fire Chiefs Hail Governors' Proclamation
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/04/2013 - 10:02pmThe, members of the fire-based Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (MAC) and the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT), expressed appreciation for the joint Proclamation issued by the Governors of Nevada and California prior to the 17th annual Lake Tahoe Summit held in August.
Tahoe Geotourism Festival filled with outdoor adventure activities
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/15/2013 - 2:01amEvent Date:
September 7, 2013 (All day)
Tahoe Geotourism Expo celebrates the Eight Worlds of Lake Tahoe: sky, water, land, wildlife, plants, culture, community and heritage, Sept. 7-8 at Lakeview Commons, El Dorado Beach.
Geotour activities include paddleboard yoga, kayak tours, wildlife viewing, Washoe cultural ceremonies, water science demos, and heritage hikes.
California, Nevada lawmakers introduce $415 million federal bill to restore Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/01/2013 - 2:30pmNevada Senator Harry Reid today co-sponsored, along with Senator Dean Heller (R-NV), and Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act that was introduced today by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA). The Lake Tahoe Restoration Act continues the federal commitment to Lake Tahoe by authorizing $415 million over 10 years to improve Lake Tahoe’s water clarity, reduce risks from catastrophic wildfires, combat invasive species and restore and protect the environment in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
South Lake Tahoe Goes to the Dogs
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/31/2013 - 12:27pm
Event Date:
August 17, 2013 - 10:00am The 2nd Annual Dog Carnival returns to South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, August 17 from 10 am to 4 pm. The non-profit Dawgs on the Run puts on the event to promote the fun and benefits of having dogs in our lives. This full day of fun is for dogs and their humans to enjoy and includes games, contests, raffles, food, prizes and informative demonstrations. All leashed dogs are invited!
Dog Games and contests during the day include:
Play Dead Time Contest
Peanut Butter Lick Contest
Agility Contest
El Dorado to step up enforcement on out-of-county roadside vendors
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/29/2013 - 3:27pmCapitalizing on residents’ need for strawberries for tonight’s dessert, or those last minute anniversary flowers, roadside vendors are seemingly everywhere. But, who is that guy on the corner?
“We are seeing an influx of vendors from outside of the county,” said El Dorado County Agriculture Commissioner Charlene Carveth. “In most instances, roadside dealers are not selling produce that is locally grown, or in compliance with basic local and state food safety requirements.”
Children's Environmental Science Day
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/19/2013 - 7:19pmEvent Date:
August 10, 2013 - 1:00pm
Children’s Environmental Science Day is a free community event for children ages 6 and up and their families, held on Saturday, August 10, from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village, Nev.
The event includes dozens of hands-on science activities designed to create an awareness of the unique ecology of Lake Tahoe and provide an opportunity for young and old alike to learn about environmental and Earth science. The event is hosted by UC Davis scientists, staff, and local agencies and organizations of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
NFL's DeSean Jackson's 'Making of A Father's Dream' On Road to Lake Tahoe Celebrity Golf Tourney
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/11/2013 - 1:21pm
Event Date:
July 17, 2013 - 5:00pm "No. 10 DeSean Jackson: The Making of a Father’s Dream,” the documentary by Jackson’s brother Byron Jackson and Hollywood Director Kern Konwiser will screen Wednesday, July 17 at the Horizon Casino and Resort, during the 24th American Century Celebrity Championship Tournament in Stateline, Lake Tahoe, Nev.
The multicultural film with universal themes presented by Wright Enterprises and LaHitz Media as an encore of the San Francisco Black Film Festival benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe and the academic arm of SportsRhythms.
Location
Horizon Casino & Resort
50 U.S. Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada 89449
United States
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe police reports recent surge in auto thefts, attempted thefts
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/09/2013 - 9:35amDuring the nine days of July, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department has investigated several thefts and attempted thefts of vehicles in the City. The targeted victim vehicles appear to be vans in particular.
On July 4th, 2013 a 1992 Dodge van was stolen from 2111 South Ave. This van was located and recovered locally. Case number 1307-0645:
'Operation Dry Water' targets drinking and boating dangers this weekend around South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/27/2013 - 3:15pmThe South Lake Tahoe Police Department Marine Units will be actively involved in California law enforcement officers Operation Dry Water over this weekend, June 28 through 30.
LTCC Summer Classes Emphasize Fun New Ways to Learn
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/26/2013 - 3:13pmLake Tahoe Community College’s summer lineup includes many brand-new classes that educate and enlighten while entertaining learners. Students can earn college credits while studying a variety of subjects, from the roots of rock n’ roll to the fundamentals of food and wine pairings. Classes begin July 1, and registering early guarantees students a spot.
Here is a sampling of new summer classes LTCC is offering:
Lake Tahoe aquatic outreach program receives national recognition
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/14/2013 - 5:05pmNational recognition has been given to the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species watercraft inspection program once again, this time for the excellence of the public outreach campaign used to educate boaters about the program.
The campaign, directed by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and Tahoe Resource Conservation District, received a Silver Anvil award Thursday from the Public Relations Society of America—the nation’s most prestigious public relations award.
UC Davis researcher Charles Goldman to discuss Lake Tahoe, climate change
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/28/2013 - 4:04pmLake Tahoe, climate change and how global warming affects the lake will be the subject of a discussion by renowned limnologist Dr. Charles Goldman Friday, 6 p.m. June 7 at the Sierra Nevada College campus in Incline Village.
UC Davis research at Lake Tahoe began with Dr. Goldman. In 1959, he formed the Tahoe Research Group and began regularly monitoring Lake Tahoe. Goldman successfully combined effective research and social action with his pioneering studies of lake eutrophication (the dense growth of algae and other organisms).
Skin Cancer: The most common cancer and the most preventable
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 2:10pmYou've heard about the dangers of too much sun exposure and the need to use sunscreen. Still, you love the great outdoors and wouldn't miss a day of playing in the sun. Sunscreen? That is an afterthought. Or your prom or some other significant event is coming up so you opt for a tanning booth thinking….just this once. If any of these scenarios describes you, you may be setting yourself up for skin cancer.
Wildfire Awareness Week kick-off May 25 at MontBleu
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 10:57amLake Tahoe fire protection agencies all agree: defensible space isn’t a bunch of hot air. To back up the importance of defensible space, they’re organizing a free Wildfire Awareness Week kick-off event that includes free tethered Smokey Bear hot air balloon rides (weather permitting), firefighter photo opportunities, a pancake breakfast and more on Saturday, May 25th from 8am – 12pm outside MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa.