camping
Snow Camping 101 in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/12/2019 - 11:35am
Event Date:
March 2, 2019 - 10:00am Stateline, NV – The Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) is offering several courses designed to help individuals stay safe while having fun in the backcountry. Please visit the ‘Backcountry Courses’ page at www.tahoerimtrail.org to find out more information and to register.
Barton Health fills CFO and CMO spots from within
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/31/2019 - 12:56pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a national search, Barton Health has announced they hired from within to fill two key spots on their executive team.
Kelly Neiger, CPA, MBA is now the new Chief Financial Officer and Matthew Wonnacott, MD has been selected as the new Chief Medical Officer for the South Lake Tahoe non-profit healthcare system.
SnowGlobe teams up with Waste-Free Earth, Sugar Pine Foundation and others for sustainable festival
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/01/2019 - 2:11amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many see the annual SnowGlobe Music Festival in South Lake Tahoe differently - some as a concert, others as noise. What many don't know is the sustainable platform organizers have established over the years.
Each year SnowGlobe and their partners Waste-Free Earth, Chris's Cleaning, Full Circle Compost and South Tahoe Refuse work together on reducing and reusing the waste created at the festival, and with the Sugarpine Foundation to plant trees for future forests.
Letter: No on T - The measure will do more harm than good if it passes
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/27/2018 - 6:35pmI am an eight-year resident, a homeowner, a vacation home rental (VHR) permit owner, and I hold a profession that is involved with bringing tourists to our beautiful tourist town of South Lake Tahoe. I know how hard we work to get them to come here to spend their hard-earned money in our economy. Tourists have many options. VHRs, hotels, camping, North Lake, Utah, Colorado. They want the experience they want and VHRs are part of that experience. With limited options, they will go elsewhere.
Adult prom raises record amount for juvenile diabetes camp after large donation from Lisa Maloff
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 6:12pmBubbles & Bowties, an adult prom that raises funds for Camp Buck and the Nevada Diabetes Foundation, had a record breaking fifth year thanks to support from the South Lake Tahoe community, Ms. Lisa Maloff and Ricky Reich.
Locals headed to Hollywood for statewide movie industry award ceremonies
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 6:12pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County and the South Shore are a big part of the Hollywood scene with movies, television shows and commercials filmed often in the area. It takes a lot of partners to make location shoots successful and to recognize those that go above and beyond to make filming successful the California On Location Awards (COLA) are given out.
The COLA nominations were announced this week by the Film Liaisons in California Statewide (FLICS) and one will find nominees from the county and South Lake Tahoe.
Meyers Gear Swap
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/25/2018 - 11:06am
Event Date:
October 14, 2018 (All day) Looking for some sweet gear? Shop until you drop for skis, snowboards, bikes, climbing gear, camping equipment, and other outdoor toys. Cash or credit cards will be accepted. If you've got quality summer or winter gear to sell, come on down. Merchandise registration will take place in the parking lot between 8:00am-9:30am; there is a $1 cash per item fee to register for the swap. Please no equipment over five years old. Unsold merchandise can be picked up between 2pm-3pm; unclaimed items will be donated. 20% of the proceeds will go to the MCF.
Location
Downtown Cafe/ Divided Sky
United States
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe KOA being sold - One more weekend of their big sale
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/09/2018 - 1:00amEvent Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Sep 23 2018 .
September 22, 2018 - 9:00am
September 23, 2018 - 9:00am
9/14/18 Update: The KOA Farewell Sale continues on Saturday and Sunday, September 22 and 23. Everything in the store is an additional 20 percent off the already deeply discounted prices.
Saturday's hours are 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday is from noon to 6:00 p.m.
You'll find: RV Parts (Sewer hoses @ cost, propane supplies)
Camping Supplies, (Flashlights, sleeping bags, bug repellents, etc)
Fishing Equipment (Poles, bait, lures, etc)
Kitchen Gadgets (Pots & pans, BBQ supplies, utensils galore
Toys, Games, Jewelry, Tee Shirts & Souvenirs, and a BUNCH of other stuff.
The Wild Spiritual Ride of a Hollywood Screenwriter
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/13/2018 - 12:36pm
Event Date:
August 26, 2018 (All day) Chabad at Lake Tahoe will be celebrating 5 years and it's been a Shrek of a Trek. Please join us for an Evening with David Weiss, screenwriter of Shrek 2. Sunday Aug. 26, 4:00pm at a private home in the Tahoe Keys.
Location
PRIVATE HOME IN THE TAHOE KEYS
United States
See map: Google Maps
Camp Buck gives kids with diabetes a unique and unforgetable experience
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/03/2018 - 9:23pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Imagine you're ten years old and have just been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. No other students in your school have this disease, nor do any of your friends or family members. Insulin, glucose, pumps, blood testing, counting carbs are new words you now need to grasp and understand.
Facing life with this chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin is daunting, confusing, overwhelming.
USFS holds grand opening of the new Round Hill Pines Beach Resort
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/30/2018 - 11:45pmThe U.S. Forest Service held a grand opening ceremony at the newly remodeled and reconfigured Round Hill Pines Resort on Monday, officially welcoming the public to their new beachside facilities.
Fire restrictions in place around Lake Tahoe - Know what is allowed
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 6:20pmThere are important regulations to be aware of when visiting and living in Lake Tahoe, and not all jurisdictions have the same rules.
City of South Lake Tahoe
No outside fires are allowed in the City unless it is a cooking fire with charcoal in a barbecue or in a fire pit with gas piped in, or one that uses liquid petroleum. Anything that creates embers is banned, including wood burning fire pits and backyard bonfires.
Even if wood fire pit has mesh lid, it is banned. No open burning is allowed at this time, including the burning of pine needles are yard debris.
Lions Fire burning west of Mammoth Mountain
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/24/2018 - 9:32pmThe Lions Fire actively burning just west of Mammoth Mountain has burned 1,000 acres and is affecting air quality and visibility tonight as smoke settles into valleys.
Started by a lightning strike around noon on June 1 in the Sierra National Forest, the fire is burning near the Lion Point area in the Ansel Adams Wilderness. It crossed onto the Inyo National Forest on June 22 and is now being co-managed by both the Sierra and the Inyo National Forests.
Tips for fire prevention this summer in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/22/2018 - 3:15pmSummer officially arrived yesterday and recreational activities are in full swing in the Tahoe Basin. The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) would like to take this opportunity to remind visitors and residents that wildfires pose a serious threat to Lake Tahoe neighborhoods and communities and we need help to prevent any unwanted fires this summer. Whether camping, hiking or participating in some other activity in the forest, keep in mind the following advice to Keep Tahoe Fire Safe.
Fireworks
DCSO SWAT team and Harrah's Tahoe employees clean up homeless encampments
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/21/2018 - 10:54pmA group from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office SWAT team and Harrah's Tahoe recently swept an area known for homeless encampments in the forest behind both Harrah's and MontBleu.
They cleaned up make-shift campsites which contained bedding, furniture, drug paraphernalia and rubbish.
The officers issued an illegal camping citation to one person.
South Lake Tahoe vacation rental fines to change
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/19/2018 - 12:08pmConcern over national attention on "South Lake Tahoe being the home of the $2,000 parking ticket" may soon be a thing of the past after action initiated by City Council Tuesday.
Fines will be restructured and modified, lessening fines per occurrence of many of the violations of the vacation home rental (VHRs) ordinance. Some of the fines will be against the home owner only, while others to the renter only.
Fire prompts voluntary evacuations in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/12/2018 - 9:12pmUPDATE 11:09PM: A voluntary evacuation order was placed Tuesday night for the Carson Colony area off of Curry Street in South Carson City. The Voltaire Canyon area is also voluntary evacuation. Plans are in the works to open a shelter for those displaced.
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UPDATE 10:54PM: Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said Tuesday night's fire at Voltaire Canyon was started by campers who were burning excrement and toilet paper.
There were two campers detained and were cooperative, said Furlong. There were up to eight individuals who were camping in the area who were taken off the hill.
Volunteer at state park and get free camping
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/22/2018 - 12:25amMake new friends, learn new skills, and have fun volunteering with California State Park's Park Champions this spring at parks up and down California.
There will a volunteer event at Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park in Amador County on Thursday, April 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Help them remove invasive plants and give native plants an opportunity to thrive.
Free tent camping is available for registered volunteers Wednesday night and a guided walk offered Thursday afternoon! Teens ages 14 and up are welcome with a legal guardian.
Barton Health welcomes new doctor to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 9:17pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Health has announced the addition of Dr. Gregory Burkard, Jr. to their family of care providers.
Burkard is Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is an interventional pain and sports medicine physiatrist. This means he is a physician that treats a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, muscles, joints and more.
Dean Eastin July 15, 1959 ~ Feb. 11, 2018
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/26/2018 - 4:26pmDean Eastin, a South Lake Tahoe resident, passed away at home on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018.
He was born on July 15, 1959 in Santa Rosa, Calif. to Ruth and Jerry Eastin. The family moved to Lake Tahoe when Dean was 4. He attended Saint Theresa's Catholic School and South Tahoe High School.
He was co-owner of South Side Auto Body for many years, and then after it sold he worked at Welcome's Autobody until his health failed. Dean was active in the "Hi-Lows" 4x4 club for many years and enjoyed camping, four-wheeling and working on street rods with his ex-father-in-law.
Rudolph "Rudy" Pakes, Sr. June 4, 1926 ~ February 14, 2018
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/20/2018 - 6:07pmRudolph M. Pakes Sr, 91, passed away peacefully and with grace in his home on February 14, 2018 his family by his side.
Rudy was born on June 4, 1926 in Belle Valley, Ohio. His parents Andrew Pakes and Susan Krempasky immigrated from what was then Czechoslovakia for the promise of the “American Dream.” They met and married in Belle Valley, where Andrew worked in the coalmines. Rudy had 5 brothers and 3 sisters. He had a wonderful childhood in Ohio, all of his siblings attended K-12 in a one-room schoolhouse.
Mac the Naw: Topaz opener brings lots of catches, large mackinaws being caught at Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/14/2018 - 1:24amHello fellow anglers, welcome to the new year and may it bring you tighter lines. I can truly say the Topaz Lake fishing derby is off to a very good start.
On opening day they were plenty of anglers enjoying a fair weather day, where it be from shore or from boat. Most anglers were very successful. I had the pleasure of fishing with Mike and Tom Blotter. We were on the lake at 6 a.m. and had lines in the water right at the precise moment of opening day. We covered the lake in a variety of depths.
Mac the Naw: Topaz fishing opener Jan. 1 brings cash prizes and slot play for big catches
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/27/2017 - 2:58pmHello fellow anglers, it is that time of year to celebrate the new year and the Topaz Lake opening day fishing season. On Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 at precisely 6:46 a.m. will be the official starting time for anglers to begin fishing on Topaz Lake.
For those of you driving out that morning, be careful and mindful of other drivers on the road that have might celebrated to much the night before.
From homeless to housed, EDSO Homeless Outreach Team is making a difference
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/26/2017 - 1:46am"Instead of trying to find a way to eliminate the homeless, we now have the ability to change homelessness with a new approach - and it is working," said El Dorado County Sheriff's Deputy Chris Macras.
New rules for vacation rentals in SLT start December 21
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/21/2017 - 3:41pmAfter months of debate and community discussions, South Lake Tahoe will have a new Vacation Home Rental Ordinance (VHR) starting December 21, 2017, but don't expect the discussions to be over.
The City Council will continue to evaluate the ordinance and look at it during a meeting a least quarterly as they look at what is working and what still needs adjustment.
Main points of the VHR ordinance:
South Lake Tahoe closer to new Vacation Rental Ordinance
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/03/2017 - 7:25pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Eight hours, and testimony from 29 people later, the City Council has crafted a new ordinance that attempts to strike a balance between locals and vacation home rentals (VHRs).
"While tourism is the lifeblood in our town, the residents are the heart and soul," said SLT City Councilman Jason Collin.
Passionate testimony from all sides was presented at Tuesday's meeting as has been the case for the 20+ meetings on the subject of VHRs.
The direction from the City Council to staff is to create an ordinance that will contain the following:
Meyers Gear Swap
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/27/2017 - 10:50am
Event Date:
October 15, 2017 - 11:00am MEYERS, Calif. – The Meyers Community Foundation (MCF) will host the third annual Meyers Outdoor Gear Swap on October 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Westgate Center parking lot adjacent the Divided Sky.
Looking for some sweet gear? Shop until you drop for skis, snowboards, bikes, paddle gear, climbing gear, camping equipment, and other outdoor toys. Cash or credit cards will be accepted.
Location
Westgate Center Parking Lot next to the Divided Sky
3170 US Hwy 50
Meyers
United States
28° 33' 11.7252" N, 81° 20' 37.3128" W
See map: Google Maps
Nevada State Parks will be 'fee-free' in honor of Nevada Public Lands Day
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/21/2017 - 9:30pmEvent Date:
September 30, 2017 (All day)
Nevada residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Nevada Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 30, with a “fee-free” day at Nevada’s State Parks. Park fees, including entrance, camping on Saturday night, and boating, where applicable, will be waived at state parks throughout Nevada.
Homelessness is a housing issue in South Lake Tahoe and beyond
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/01/2017 - 12:33amHomelessness 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.
Underwater ROV locates bodies of man missing in Lake Tahoe and boy in Stampede Reservoir
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/27/2017 - 11:51amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The body of Dan Pham, the man missing in Lake Tahoe after a kayaking trip, has been found by an underwater search team just a few days after they found the body of 11-year-old Marcos Vasquez.
On June 8, 2017, Pham, whose full name is Pham Dan Vu Thanh, called a friend at 9:15 a.m. to tell him he was going kayaking and camping in the Lester Beach area. As of 6:15 p.m. that evening there had been no word from Dan.
Chabad at Lake Tahoe to celebrate their 4th anniversary with cruise
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/25/2017 - 2:23pmEvent Date:
September 6, 2017 - 4:00pm
Chabad at Lake Tahoe will be celebrating their four years of serving the Jewish community of Lake Tahoe on September 6, 2017 with an Evening on the Lake starting at 4:00 p.m.
The evening will feature a scenic cruise along the pristine shores of Lake Tahoe, in addition to live Jewish music, a silent auction, gourmet hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. The cruise will depart from the Tahoe Keys Marina.
Ready for the solar eclipse? Your Lake Tahoe viewing guide
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/04/2017 - 12:20pmEvent Date:
August 21, 2017 - 9:00am
Across the United States people are forking out big bucks for lodging in the "path of totality," the 70-mile wide stretch of land across the country where the total eclipse will be seen on August 21, 2017. People who descend upon this path for the big event are "are in for an unforgettable experience" according to Space.Com.
Hotels and camping spots in this path are going for hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars for the day of the big show.
Hundreds join in search for missing 5-year-old; Found safe after night in the woods
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 11:22pmA 5-year-old boy was found safe and in good spirits Sunday morning after spending the night alone in El Dorado County.
On Saturday, two boys, ages 4 and 5 were camping and riding quads with their father when the dad's motorcycle broke down. The kids did not notice dad was no longer with them.
The 4-year-old was located immediately but the search for the older boy went into the night. Over 100 volunteers from 16 counties joined in the search on off-road highway vehicles, air support, K9 Teams and ground searchers and worked all night to locate the child.
South Lake Tahoe 4th of July weekend: Safety urged for for a fun holiday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/01/2017 - 9:59amSouth Lake Tahoe area law enforcement, agencies and safety personnel are preparing for a very busy holiday weekend, full of people coming to enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities. With a very high lake level, and overflowing rivers, caution and safety are urged to have a fabulous weekend in Lake Tahoe.
And they aren't only going to be dealing with water safety. Rules and regulations along the beaches will also be enforced for safety reasons.
Keys Cafe opens satellite summer location at Camp Richardson
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 8:32pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Locals and visitors can now enjoy the signature coffee, smoothies, and baked goods of Keys Cafe at both ends of the bike trail with the addition of a satellite location in Camp Richardson's Coffee & Confectionery shop located on Highway 89.
We really saw this as a great opportunity and a synergy between our two businesses,” said Jeremy Gilpin, co-owner of the Tahoe Keys Café. “With such diverse menus we were able to come together and not cross, but be an added benefit to the resort.”
Snow and water still over many Desolation Wilderness trails
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/26/2017 - 8:57amThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit wilderness ranger scouting expeditions last week have brought back some updated trail conditions for those planning to venture into Desolation Wilderness.
Many hikers are turning around because of difficulty they have in finding the trail because of the large amount of snow at upper elevations, limited dry ground, frozen lakes, and high stream crossings.
Kayaker reported missing in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/09/2017 - 5:20pmThe search has been suspended for a man who was reported missing near Lester Beach, north of Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe on Thursday.
On June 8 at 9:15 a.m., Pham Dan Vu Thanh (who goes by Dan), called a friend to tell him he was going kayaking and camping in the Lester Beach area. As of 6:15 p.m. that evening there had been no word from Dan.
72 Miles of Pure Liquid Fun along the Lake Tahoe Water Trail
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/07/2017 - 3:20pmIt’s going to be a paddler’s paradise this summer.
Man biking across the country to raise awareness of Tahoe's homeless struggles
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/18/2017 - 4:59pmDaniel Deemer is biking across America on his "Bike for the Homeless" tour from Big Sur, California to Ocean City, Maryland to bring awareness to a social issue he is deeply passionate about.
In partnership with Tahoe Youth and Family Services, Dan is using the trip in an effort to raise funds for the agency and increase awareness of homelessness.
Dan will be leaving Big Sur on May 22, 2017. He has no predetermined route, but will be passing through the Sierra Nevada on SR-88, and through South Lake Tahoe.
Victim identified in South Lake Tahoe collision: Memorial set for Friday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/18/2017 - 3:45pmArthur "Rocky" Heether has been identified as the man killed as he rode his bike across Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, May 13, 2017. The 64-year-old man was struck by a vehicle.
Arthur, or Rocky as he was better known, was born in Oakland, California on January 26, 1053. He moved to the South Shore in the early 70's and worked construction on many Tahoe projects.
Volunteer at a California State Park in Tahoe and get free camping
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/10/2017 - 5:09pmThere are two opportunities for people to help prepare Lake Tahoe campgrounds for the upcoming busy summer season. The California State Parks work days will be on May 20 at Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine and on May 21 at D.L. Bliss .
People may volunteer for one or both days. Tools, training, lunch (and high fives) are included. As a special treat, volunteers are also invited to tent camp too.
Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park
Saturday, May 20, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
D.L. Bliss State Park
Sunday, May 21, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Some USFS campgrounds in Lake Tahoe opening May 12
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 3:10pmSnow is preventing some Lake Tahoe West Shore campgrounds from opening, but others are ready to go beginning May 12, 2017.
The West Shore campgrounds still have a large amount of snow at lake level which is causing the delay in their opening. Meeks Bay Campground will open on May 19, and Kaspian and William Kent campgrounds will open on June 2.
Fallen Leaf Campground will open May 12, but some sites will be closed due to wet conditions.
Here is a list of USFS facilities and projected open and close dates:
64 Acres Beach - Year-round, weather permitting (walking access)
Annual Gambler's Poker Run - 4X4 Event
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/25/2017 - 9:53pm
Event Date:
August 19, 2017 (All day) Join in the Annual Gambler's Poker Run hosted by Lake Tahoe Hi Lo's on August 19, 2017.
Registration - Main Camp are located 25 miles south of So. Lake Tahoe near
Markleeville, Calif., at junction of Hwy 4 & Wolf Creek Road on the east fork of the Carson River. Enjoy beautiful Toiyabe National Forest, in the heart of the Sierras, with free dry camping.
The Run -This is a guided, slow moving 4-wheel drive trip through the Deer Valley trail area, with BBQ and raffle afterwards. Limited to properly equipped vehicles.
Location
Junction of HWY 4 and Wolf Creek Rd, Markleeville
United States
See map: Google Maps
New reservation system for South Lake Tahoe's Campground by the Lake
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/21/2017 - 6:57pmMany who have camped in South Lake Tahoe at the City owned Campground by the Lake have said they love the campground, but hate the reservation system.
That experience is about to change and duties of reservations, and cancellations, will soon be handled by Reserve America. This nationwide company handles reservations for 289 federal properties, 42 state, 23 county and 23 private campgrounds according to their website.
Seven Principles of Leave No Trace program; Team in South Lake Tahoe to teach and inspire
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/15/2017 - 2:24pmLeave No Trace is a national program that teaches and inspires people to enjoy the outdoors while also helping to protect it.
While protecting the outdoor environment and keeping it clear and free of trash and debris should be commonplace, it isn't.
The Leave No Trace team was recently in South Lake Tahoe on a vacation but stopped by South Tahoe High to talk to members of Generation Green. Many may remember the team as community members who left last year to travel the country and teach and train along the way.
Guest Columnist: Let’s keep Tahoe’s progress going
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/19/2017 - 6:20pmTwenty-five years ago, I finished my graduate work in Oregon and moved to Northern Nevada for a planning position at TRPA. Having spent a large part of my youth hiking and camping at Tahoe and in the Sierra, the move felt like coming home.
Celebration of life at Sierra-at-Tahoe for Zach McAllister
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/25/2016 - 10:34pmSouth Lake Tahoe native Zach McAllister passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2016. His bright smile and beautiful soul will be deeply missed by his family and friends. His passing has left a huge hole in each of our hearts.
Meyers community holds annual outdoor gear swap
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/11/2016 - 6:42pmEvent Date:
October 16, 2016 - 11:00am
Shoppers and swappers are invited to head to Meyers Community Foundation's 3rd annual Gear Swap on Sunday, October 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Westgate parking lot adjacent to the Divided Sky and Downtown Cafe.
For those wishing to sell their quality summer and winter gear, drop off times are from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. They would like to have outerwear, skis, snowboards, bikes, paddle gear, climbing gear, camping equipment, and other outdoor toys. They ask that no equipment over five years old be brought for sale.
Volunteers sought for Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/06/2016 - 8:14pmCalifornia State Parks is looking for volunteers to help them prepareEd Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park for winter. They are holding a work day on October 26 from noon to 3:00 p.m.
Help prepare the park grounds for the approaching winter. Projects may include raking the lawn, weeding in the native plant gardens, and laying new grass seed.
There will be free limited overnight camping for volutneers. If interested in camping, email parkchampionstacy@gmail.com.
All volunteers will be rewarded with a card for a free Chipotle burrito.
Douglas County teen attends Marine Corps youth program
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/18/2016 - 7:58amA Douglas County teenager has returned from Southern California where he took part in the Marine Corps Devil Pups Youth Program at Camp Pendleton.
Erik Jacobson, 16, was one of 600 other recruits who went through the program to experience ten days of teamwork, discipline and education. It is a demanding physical and academic good citizenship program for youth.