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Keep Tahoe Red. White and Blue Beach Cleanup
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/17/2018 - 4:20pm
Event Date:
July 5, 2018 (All day) About the Event
After Tahoe's celebrated July Fourth festivities, our beaches are thrashed with trash, which can hurt wildlife and lake clarity. Each year, hundreds of Tahoe residents and visitors turn out for our largest cleanup of the year to remove litter from our beaches. Help Keep Tahoe Blue by joining a beach cleanup site!
We will provide cleanup materials, refreshments and raffle prizes.
Be sure to bring:
Reusable water bottle, sunscreen, cleanup gloves (if you have them), hat, sunglasses and wear comfortable clothing and shoes, as well as any snacks that you would like.
Volunteers collect 2,465 pounds of litter at “Spring Cleanup” event
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/17/2018 - 1:45pm
On Saturday May 12th, 294 volunteers scoured South Tahoe neighborhoods to help clean up litter and kick off the summer with a sparkling clean town. The groups of volunteers covered nineteen different locations and gathered an estimated 2,465 pounds of trash and debris from our environment.
Volunteers took to the streets along Lake Tahoe Blvd and around Stateline, Ski Run, Bijou, Al Tahoe, Rufus Allen, Tahoe Sierra/Sierra Tract, Tahoe Island, Gardner Mountain, and the “Y”. Some neighborhoods had multiple groups fanning out to cover more ground.
Cram-a-Cruiser event to gather food for Bread & Broth 4 Kids program
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/07/2018 - 3:30pm
Event Date:
May 19, 2018 - 10:00am
Cram-a-Cruiser, the bi-annual event in South Lake Tahoe to fill the shelves of Bread & Broth 4 Kids (BB4K), will be held on Saturday, May 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Grocery Outlet Parking lot.
Look for the South Lake Tahoe Police cruiser and help fill it up with food for the BB4K weekly food backpack program which feeds 170 local school kids with weekend food throughout the school year. The program also offers weekly food all summer long.
Grocery store gift cards and monetary donations are also helpful, and appreciated.
Lake Tahoe area boat inspection stations opening for 2018 season
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/30/2018 - 11:56am
The successful Lake Tahoe roadside boat inspection stations are reopening for the 2018 boating season. The fight against aquatic invasive species (AIS) has gone on for the last ten years, and officials say a large part of their success in keeping the lake clear are the stations located around the lake.
Since 2018, Tahoe Resource Conservation District (RCD) inspectors have performed over 70,000 vessel inspections, decontaminated 32,576 of them using hot water, and have found hundreds of vessels containing foreign species such as mussels, snails and plant material.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Harrah's / Harveys HEROs
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/24/2018 - 9:58pm
The HEROs from Harrah’s and Harveys Casino Resorts lived up to their name and mission by hosting a Bread & Broth dinner on April 16, 2018. HEROs, a Caesars Entertainment employee organization "is committed to having members volunteer at charitable causes and give back to their community." Through their generosity, they are heroes to those who benefit from their support and concern.
Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra fundraiser Saturday: Find out where donations go
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 11:18pm
Many people donate both money and auction items to the Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra club for their annual Elegant Evening which occurs on Saturday, April 21. What many don't know is where those donations go. There was question recently in the community about donations, so the club wanted to clear up any misunderstandings.
The club recently created a diagram to better explain where each penny goes as they don't have must left over funds after they issue scholarships, grants and other forms of financial support.
Last year’s Elegant Evening funds went to provide:
SITS throwing the party of the year: 2018 Elegant Evening
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/06/2018 - 11:37pm
Event Date:
April 21, 2018 - 5:30pm
The community is invited to join the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) club for an evening of live music, great food, drinks and friends at the 29th annual Elegant Evening will be held at Harrah's Tahoe on Saturday, April 21, 2018.
The evening's festivities start with a 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. cocktail party and social time, moving to a seated dinner from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and dancing all night with Trey Stone until 10:30 p.m.
Guests will enjoy selective tastings from Crystal Basin Cellars, Tahoe Blue Vodka, Lake Tahoe AleWorx and Double Bond Wine.
Free sandbags are available for residents ahead of wet storm
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/04/2018 - 10:36pm
There is a very warm, wet storm heading to Lake Tahoe, the Sierra and western Nevada, bringing with is gusty winds and significant rains beginning Friday and continuing through Saturday. There is a flood watch in effect from Friday, April 6, 05:00 p.m. until Sunday, April 8 at 5:00 a.m. The main concern is the potential for flooding along creeks, streams, rivers and in urban areas.
Snow levels may rise as high as 11000 feet, keeping the bulk of the precipitation in the form of rain. Rainfall totals between 2 to 4 inches are expected along the
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks the Tahoe Douglas Elks Lodge
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/22/2018 - 12:27pm
The local Tahoe Douglas Elks Lodge #2670 has been an ongoing sponsor for Bread & Broth’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) and generously hosts two to three sponsorship dinners annually. Their most current AAD sponsorship was at Bread and Broth’s (B&B) Monday Meal on March 12, and thanks to their sponsorship, B&B fed 84 dinner guests a ‘home style’ meatloaf dinner served with mashed potatoes with gray, broccoli and a green salad lovingly cooked and prepared by the B&B’s wonderful volunteer cooks.
Letter: South Lake Tahoe community benefited by many service clubs
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/21/2018 - 12:47pm
This letter was sent to South Tahoe Now. We will be running all three "Letters to the Editor" received at the same time.
To the community,
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/25/2018 - 3:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
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City of South Lake Tahoe to host cannabis workshop
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/15/2018 - 12:18am
Event Date:
February 20, 2018 - 5:00pm
After Tuesday's normally scheduled 9:00 a.m. meeting, they will move to the Tahoe Beach Retreat & Lodge for an evening Cannabis Workshop to discuss upcoming regulations concerning the sales of adult-use cannabis in South Lake Tahoe. They moved to the larger venue due to expected participation.
On February 20, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., members of the public can give their input on what an ordinance concerning the sales of cannabis in city limits should look like. Besides council members there will also be representative of the Planning Commission and Cannabis Subcommittee.
South Lake Tahoe cannabis discussion to move to evening meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/06/2018 - 11:02pm
The Cannabis Community Committee gave a presentation to the South Lake Tahoe City Council Tuesday, outlining the work they've done and recommendations for the City's ordinance for cannabis sales.
Fifteen members of the community came together as the committee and met with Mayor Pro Tem Tom Davis, Councilwoman Brooke Laine, Police Chief Brian Uhler, City Attorney Nira Doherty and City Staff member Lisa Watson to discuss and research issues facing legal sales of cannabis in the city limits.
Kudos: Bread and Broth thanks Kirkwood
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/26/2018 - 8:29am
Since 1989, Bread &Broth has been serving free hot dinners to thousands of diners every year. Beginning in 2010, the ‘Adopt A Day of Nourishment’ program was put into place to encourage individuals, churches, organizations and business to join B&B in providing these needed meals as a service to the our community.
Kudos: Local man gives back to Bread and Broth
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/21/2018 - 2:19pm
Returning for his second Adopt a Day of Nourishment sponsorship of the year, Jeremy Woodford hosted Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal on January 15th. Jeremy returned with Barbara and Craig Brittain who also volunteered at Jeremy’s January 1st sponsorship. This trio of helpers assisted the B&B volunteers in serving the 76 dinner guests who came to St. Theresa Grace Hall for a hot, nutritious meal. At the Mexican themed dinner, the diners had a choice of beef enchiladas, pork enchiladas, refried beans, festive veggies, green salad, fruit salad and a varies of pies, cookies and cakes for dessert.
South Lake Tahoe Warm Room report card - A+; Volunteer training next week
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/17/2018 - 12:00am
The Tahoe Coalition for Homeless (TCH) made a presentation to the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) board members Tuesday, updating them on the Warm Room, and how things have gone since opening in their new home January 1, 2018.
Annual Customer Appreciation Day
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/15/2018 - 8:09pm
Event Date:
January 19, 2018 - 10:00am Tanning Salon Customer Appreciation Day
Sunsational Clothing & Tans will be holding their Annual Customer Appreciation Day
January 19th, 2018 from 10:00AM-7:00PM!
Sunsational Clothing & Tans will offer: Clothing Blowout Sale, Shoe Sale,Tanning Package sales, & so much more! Sunsational has a new spray tan booth to customize your spray tan. Also, the have a Red Light Therapy bed which contain no UV Rays.
Event date will hold: raffles, food, gift bags, Free Tanning, Half Price Spray Tans, & Free Red Light Therapy.
Rain, Shine, or Snow.
Location
Sunsational Cloting & Tans
2227 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Suit E, Inside the Kings Trading Post
United States
38° 55' 6.1212" N, 119° 59' 51.2412" W
See map: Google Maps
Kudos: Local resident pays it forward to South Lake Tahoe Community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/09/2018 - 4:25pm
As a young boy, Jeremy Woodford would attend Bread & Broth’s dinners with his family at Grace Hall. Now, many years later, Jeremy is “paying it forward” by hosting three B&B dinners so that others can also benefit from the same nourishing meals that helped him when he and his family were experiencing difficult times.
Elves strike again in South Lake Tahoe: Bags of gifts hanging from trees
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/17/2017 - 6:04pm
Overnight, some elves went through South Lake Tahoe, hanging bags of mittens, scarves and hats from trees near bus stops on Highway 50. The anonymous good Samaritans want those who need to keep warm to grab a bag and keep the contents.
A card accompanying one of the bags by 7-11 said "I am not lost. Please take me if needed and keep me warm. From Your Tahoe Family."
Holiday safety tips from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/08/2017 - 12:15am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The holiday season is here! Before you head out the door to finish up or start your shopping, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department would like to take a moment to remind you of a few safety tips.
Vehicle Safety:
Park your vehicle in a well-lit area.
Scouts give treats to their Hometown Heroes, Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/06/2017 - 12:53pm
Carson Valley Cub Scouts Pack 33 presented Douglas County Sheriff Ron Pierini with treats for the deputies on patrol, jail and investigative personnel.
“I am delighted that you all came by to see us and we want to thank you for all the hours of hard work that you did to bring us these treats for us," said Sheriff Pierini. "You are our heroes because you thought of us and did this for us.”
South Lake Tahoe community treated to Thanksgiving dinner
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/21/2017 - 8:15pm
The South Lake Tahoe community enjoyed a large Thanksgiving dinner Monday night during Bread & Broth's 28th annual holiday meal. Grace Hall was full of people and as of 5:00 p.m., 150 people had already gone through the line which featured turkey, mashed potatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes, stuffing, green beans and dessert.
The volunteers of Bread & Broth cooked 300 pounds of Turkey, 100 pounds of stuffing, 50 pies, 50 pounds of carrots, 90 pounds of green beans and bags of sweet potatoes.
Douglas County prepares for possible flooding
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/16/2017 - 3:37pm
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch and a wind advisory for Douglas County through late Friday night on November 16, 2017. Douglas County Emergency Management is preparing for changing flood conditions and the safety of Douglas County residents. Updates will be posted to http://www.douglascountynv.gov/AlertCenter.aspx
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/13/2017 - 5:47pm
To volunteer to help others is a selfless act that is both humbling and uplifting. Thanks to Vail’s generous EpicPromise grant, Kirkwood Mountain Resort employees had the opportunity to volunteer at Bread & Broth’s November 6 Monday Meal through B&B’s ‘Adopt A Day of Nourishment' program. Kirkwood Security Officers Mark DeSacia, Rick Hofheins and Charlie Noury and David McCullers, Security Manager, all volunteered their time and effort to make a difference in the lives of those attending the meal served at Grace Hall.
Kudos: Mt. Tallac High students thank volunteers
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/13/2017 - 12:24pm
Dear John, Steve, Mo and Sombreros,
Thank you so much for all you did for us on the day we hiked Mt. Tallac. We enjoyed your company and couldn't have done it without you guys as our chaperones, or your encouragement.
The healthy, thoughtfully put together snack bags were so good, even the chipmunks were eyeballing them. They gave us the fuel to climb up the mountain and the taco truck gave us the motivation to do it. The tacos were delicious and so were delicious and so were the brownies!
Guide to Nevada Day activities in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/25/2017 - 1:46pm
It’s that time again. The Battle Born state celebrates its admission to the United States on the last Friday of October, with the annual Nevada Day parade on Saturday. New this year is a ‘Passport to Downtown’ event on Friday. Also new this year is the one-night-only curated art show, Capital Collage, on Friday night featuring over 20 diverse artists and organizations.
City of South Lake Tahoe takes first look at ban of Styrofoam
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/19/2017 - 10:51pm
Throwaway polystyrene coffee cups, soup bowls, plates, trays, meat packing trays, egg cartons, to-go boxes and packing peanuts are already a thing of the past in cities across the country, and South Lake Tahoe might soon have their name on that list.
City Council members heard a presentation at their October 17 meeting, testing the waters to see if there is a desire to eliminate or limit the use of Polystyrene within the City limits.
Single use plastic bags in grocery stores were banned in South Lake Tahoe in 2013 and recently made a pledge to use 100 percent renewable energy by 2032.
Could styrofoam be a thing of the past in South Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/12/2017 - 6:59pm
New York City; Washington, D.C.; Seattle, Washington; Los Angeles County; San Francisco; Miami Beach, Florida. South Lake Tahoe, California?
Hundreds of cities across the country have banned the use of polystyrene (better known as Styrofoam) in their communities. The SLT City Council will be taking a look into banning the substance in the City Limits at their October 17, 2017 meeting.
In 2013, South Lake Tahoe added a ban of single-use plastic bags in grocery stores to the City Code.
Boys & Girls Club's 24th annual Golf Classic at Edgewood Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/09/2017 - 2:05pm
Event Date:
October 16, 2017 (All day)
The Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe's 24th annual Golf Classic will be held on October 16 at Edgewood Tahoe, and there are a few spots available!
Golfers always have a fabulous time at this popular event held on Edgewood Tahoe's last day of the season.
Enjoy golf, incredible "goodie" bags, raffle prizes, breakfast, on-course refreshments, hole prizes and an impressive silent auction. $10,000 in hole-in-one prizes too.
Couple donates cash and candy for the DCSO Haunted House
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/09/2017 - 8:39am
The Douglas County Sheriff's Honor Guard Team was presented $500 and bags of candy for their upcoming Haunted House by Ben and Amber Larimer from CoComoe’s Q and Catering.
“This is the most caring community I have ever lived in, and I want to help the children have a great time,” said Ben.
Their Haunted House will be held at the Douglas County fairgrounds during the weekends of Oct 13-14, 20-21, and 27-28 at the DC Fairgrounds. Who will Frankenstein take to the DCSO Haunted House? His ghoul friend of course!
Vail Resorts CEO to donate $58 million to charitable fund
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/03/2017 - 9:44pm
Vail Resorts Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rob Katz has established a charitable fund with assets that are expected to total approximately $58 million. From this, grants will be issued over a long-term period to communities where they operate, based on the recommendations of Katz and his wife, Elana Amsterdam according to Vail Resorts, Inc.
Katz will be funding this charitable giving vehicle from the shares and proceeds he will receive from exercising Vail Resorts share appreciation rights (SARs) that are approaching their 10-year expiration date.
Cash on walls turns into over $3500 to stock fish at Sawmill Pond
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/28/2017 - 8:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you've ever been inside Brother's Bar & Grill at the "Y" you most likely noticed all of the money taped to the walls and ceiling, anything with an open space had cash on it.
One day, local business owner was at Brother's having breakfast when he noticed all of the money was gone. He found out from owner Spencer Weiss that he had taken it all down and was now inside threes large garbage bag.
"It consumed the whole place," Weiss said of the cash over every inch of space. "It diminished the feel."
What does one do with bags full of cash?
Food and cash donations needed to "Cram-a-Cruiser" in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/25/2017 - 8:50am
Event Date:
September 30, 2017 - 10:00am
Help fill a SLTPD police car with food and cash during St. Theresa's Bread & Broth 4 Kids Cram-A-Cruiser on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Grocery Outlet, 2358 Lake Tahoe Blvd., in South Lake Tahoe from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Dogs bringing happiness to guests at Barton Skilled Nursing
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/15/2017 - 11:01pm
It's Thursday, and Bella and Sadie are walking the hallways at Barton Skilled Nursing Facility in South Lake Tahoe, stopping by to be stroked, get a hug, a kiss or a dog treat.
The pair, along with owners Lorna and Gary Lefler, are well known at the facility. Sadie, the Lefler's 12-year-old trained therapy dog and Bella, an 18-month old German Shepherd who is a new member of the family.
Spots available for Sunday's 15th annual Tour de Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/06/2017 - 11:20pm
The 15th annual Tour de Tahoe, which is also known as Bike Big Blue Ride, is Sunday, September 10. Ride the 72 miles around the lake which include a challenging 800-foot climb to a rest stop overlooking Emerald Bay and a 1,000 foot climb to Spooner Junction.
Late, same-day registrations will be accepted as long as spaces are available.
Homelessness is a housing issue in South Lake Tahoe and beyond
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/01/2017 - 12:33am
Homelessness isn’t just a South Lake Tahoe issue. It isn’t just an El Dorado county issue. It isn't just a California problem, though the state ranks 49th in housing units per capita.
And it isn't a problem that is going away any time soon and will take a change in the way the problem is currently being addressed to be solved. For every 100 people who are added to the population of California there are only 32 housing units built to house them.
Kudos: Bread and Broth thanks Liberty Utilities
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/30/2017 - 3:38pm
“Here at Liberty, one of our core values is community. We are all part of this community and enjoy participating by giving back whenever we can.” This was the collaborative comment given by the sponsor crew members from the Adopt A Day of Nourishment host Liberty Utilities at their sponsorship dinner on August 21. Representing Liberty Utilities were team members Theresa Faegre, James Martin and Kelsey Zieba who had a fun time serving the Solar Eclipse themed dinner proved by Bread & Broth’s creative and talented cooks.
Bread & Broth 4 Kids wraps up successful summer food program
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/25/2017 - 11:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread and Broth 4 Kids (BB4K) just wrapped up their first summer food program for the children of South Lake Tahoe, and it was a very successful one.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Temple Bat Yam
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/23/2017 - 7:48pm
Thanks to a generous donor, Temple Bat Yam hosted the August 14th Bread & Broth Monday Meal at St. Theresa Grace Hall. B&B, a non-profit, all volunteer organization, began feeding the needy of the Tahoe South Shore community in 1989 as a multi-denominational food outreach program. Throughout the past 28 years, volunteers of all faiths have supported the B&B program and Temple Bat Yam’s Adopt a Day of Nourishment dinner is a testament to the continuing support of all faiths in feeding the hungry of our community.
Summer Bread & Broth 4 Kids partnership with Vail Resorts a success
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 5:42pm
Over 700 bags of food have been distributed to the youth of South Lake Tahoe so far this summer thanks to a partnership between Bread & Broth 4 Kids (B&B4K) and Vail Resorts/Heavenly Mountain Resort.
Vail CEO Rob Katz and his wife Elana Amsterdam donated $125,000 to get a summer food program for youth up to the age of 18 started on the South Shore, and Bread & Broth and Family Resource Center worked together with Heavenly to make it happen.
Letter: Bread and Broth 4 Kids expands summer food program
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 3:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Summer B&B 4 Kids program is up and running thanks to a generous donation by Vail CEO Robert Katz and his wife Elana Amsterdam. This free summer food program is bringing smiles and excitement to local children as they pick and choose their favorite breakfast, fruits, snacks and dinner foods from the baskets full for food at St. Theresa Grace Hall every Wednesday. The biggest smiles come from the special treats of ice cream, cupcakes or chocolate chip cookies that the Bread & Broth and Vail Resort volunteers give to each child as they finish filling their bags.
Kudos: Bread and Broth thanks generous donors
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/10/2017 - 8:15pm
“The opportunity to be a helping hand to my community makes my heart smile,” wrote Valerie Soeters-Huse of S&H Holdings. “Thanks for giving us the opportunity to support others.” Valerie, along with her son Spencer Huse and the Watt’s family of Incline Village, hosted Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal on July 3rd through their donation of $250 to sponsor a dinner through B&B’s ‘Adopt A Day of Nourishment’ program.
New rules for those attending American Century Golf in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2017 - 2:38pm
American Century Golf Championship in South Lake Tahoe is always a fun place to be during their week-long tournament, but fans need to know of some new policies that will be strictly enforced in 2017.
The tournament takes place at Edgewood Tahoe July 11-16, 2017.
There is no bag check or camera check area as in the past, so if attempting to enter and items you are carrying are not allowed they will have to be returned to motel room, vehicles or disposed of.
No backpacks or large purses. All bags are subject to search.
No food. Small 12 oz. water bottle is ok.
Guide to enjoying South Lake Tahoe fireworks, and helping clean up on the 5th
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 11:53am
Event Date:
July 4, 2017 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - To get a front row seat to one of the best fireworks shows in the country, it takes some planning. It will be crowded no matter where one goes along the Lake Tahoe shore, so pack your supplies for the day, relax, and enjoy.
Kudos: Bread and Broth thanks Tahoe Tastings
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 4:54pm
Shane and Diondra Colquhoun, Tahoe Tastings’ owners, brought their wine cruise adventure hosting skills to their Bread & Broth Adopt A Day dinner on Monday June 19. This dynamic couple normally is providing afternoon and sunset cruises and wine tasting on the “Golden Rose” but at their Monday Meal dinner, they and their energetic sponsor crew members served up a tasty dinner and provided TLC to the evening’s dinner guests.
Kudos: Bread and Broth thanks Friends of Our Lady of Tahoe Catholic Church
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/15/2017 - 6:30am
“It was a great experience to celebrate Memorial Day with the local community, sharing the traditional holiday fare of hamburgers, hot dogs, barbeque beans and much more!” exclaimed Ed Day while taking a break from serving dinners to Bread & Broth Monday Meal guests. Ed continued that he was also “taken back by the quality of the cuisine and attention to detail to serve a great meal.”
72 Miles of Pure Liquid Fun along the Lake Tahoe Water Trail
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/07/2017 - 3:20pm
It’s going to be a paddler’s paradise this summer.
Kudos: Bread and Broth thanks Club Live
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/06/2017 - 5:10pm
In addition to leadership events, club meetings, and recreation trips, the Club Live program at the Tahoe Middle School promotes service to others and on Monday, May 22nd, Club Live sponsored a Bread & Broth ‘Adopt A Day of Nourishment’. At the Monday Meal, program leaders Larry and Paula Lambdin and club members Mylee Blanchard, Destiny Hursh and Elisa Roberts provided incredible service to the guests who came to Grace Hall for a tasty and filling evening meal.
Food Bank returns to SLT with food supplies and new location
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 7:21pm
Event Date:
May 24, 2017 - 10:00am
The Food Bank of El Dorado County will return to South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, May 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the parking lot of St. Theresa's Catholic Church.
Bags of emergency supplemental groceries will be distributed to qualified recipients. The Mobile Food Pantry makes stops in remote areas of the county from SLT to Placerville. While in town they will also stop by the Family Resource Center and Bread & Broth to drop off food supplies to those agencies.
Almost 1,500 lbs of trash collected during Clean Tahoe's “Spring Clean”event
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/09/2017 - 11:31am
After the record-breaking winter we experienced in South Lake Tahoe, we also saw record-breaking amounts of litter throughout our community as the snow melted. On Saturday May 6th, 118 volunteers scoured South Tahoe neighborhoods to help clean it up and kick off the summer with a litter-free town. The groups covered fifteen different locations and gathered 1,484 pounds of trash and debris from our environment.
